Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (88)
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers, and everyone in between. We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy recording the show.

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Christina Fair on Midwest Startup Challenges – IT in the D 549

Apr 02, 2026

Christina Fair has lots of titles: Founder of Reconnect, Co-founder of Hum, Entrepreneur in Residence at Ann Arbor SPARK, Executive Director of Detroit Executives Association, and board member of…

Pete Martin and Michigan Startups – IT in the D 548

Mar 26, 2026 1h 9m

Our guest this week is Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at Michigan State University Research Foundation. We talk about Michigan technology startups, including pitching and funding. Pete…

Building Moregetsdone.com with Andrew Koper – IT in the D 547

Mar 12, 2026 49m

Andrew Koper joins us this week to talk about Moregetsdone.com, his online collaborative task management tool. We talk about why he decided to build it, how it works, and the ways it can work for…

Legal Implications and Applications of AI with David Williams of Butzel – IT in the D 546

Mar 05, 2026 49m

This week’s guest is David Williams, CIO of Buztel, a large local law firm. He tells us about how lawyers are using AI, what’s allowed, what’s not allowed, and the implications thereof.

Gloabi AI Organisms with David Baird – IT in the D 545

Feb 26, 2026 51m

This week, we’re joined by David Baird, founder of Gloabi. Gloabi makes AI “organisms”—avatars that have phone numbers, email addresses, and can post on social networks. David tells us what your…

Managing Social Media with Jeff Dwoskin of Stampede Social – IT in the D 544

Feb 05, 2026 52m

Our guest this week is Jeff Dwoskin, CEO of Stampede Social. We talk to him about social media management, touching on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube (and discuss some bizarre yet…

Working the Help Desk with Brad Woessner – IT in the D 543

Jan 15, 2026 55m

On this podcast, we often talk about getting started in the IT field by applying for help desk gigs, and we talk to C-suite and business owners, but this week, we’re filling in the middle of the…

Selling Security with Michael Kennedy and Mel Kolinski of Ostra Security – IT in the D 542

Dec 25, 2025 41m

In this episode Bob and Randy ‘welcome Mike Kennedy, Founder and Chief Security Officer at Ostra Security, and Mel Kolinski, Sales and Channel Chief at Ostra. They dive into an open discussion about…

CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 4

Dec 23, 2025 35m

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of…

CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 3

Dec 23, 2025 29m

This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of…

CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 2

Dec 23, 2025 23m

This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of…

CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 1

Dec 23, 2025 33m

This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of…

The Data Center Debate with Brian Schneble – IT in the D 537

Dec 18, 2025 43m

Brian Schneble of The Great Security Debate podcast is back! We dive into a heated discussion about the recent protests against new data centers in Michigan. Topics cover various aspects such as the…

AI Degree Programs with Suzy Siegle and Dave Schippers of Walsh College – IT in the D 536

Dec 11, 2025 52m

This week, we explore the future of AI in education with guests Suzy Siegle, President and CEO of Walsh College, and Dr. Dave Schippers, the Chief Academic Officer/Provost. The conversation covers…

Getting a Tech Job with Cathy Shim of Vaco– IT in the D 535

Dec 04, 2025 41m

Bob and Randy welcome Cathy Shim, Managing Director at Vaco Staffing, to discuss the evolving job market, recruitment challenges, and strategies for job seekers. They cover topics like the importance…

AI, Data Governance, and Security with Daniel Ayala and Jeff Marraccini – IT in the D 534

Nov 27, 2025 46m

Jeff Marraccini is back and he brought Daniel Ayala with him. Jeff is a former VP and CISO, and Daniel is one of the hosts of Great Security Debate podcast. Jeff shares his journey from IT…

Data in the D with Aaron Wilkerson of Carhartt – IT in the D 533

Nov 20, 2025 55m

Aaron Wilkerson, the founder of Data in the D, is back (previous episode). The conversation covers a wide range of topics including Aaron’s recent Data in the D conference, the intricacies of…

Balancing Creativity and Automation with AI Expert Scott Smith – IT in the D 532

Nov 06, 2025 24m

Scott Smith is back this week for another AI discussion (previously). He talks with Bob and Randy about the evolution and current state of artificial intelligence. They revisit the changes since AI,…

Becoming CTO with Erik Wille of Cabinetworks Group – IT in the D 531

Oct 30, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode Bob and Randy welcome back Erik Wille, who recently became CTO of Cabinetworks Group. Known for his roles in the CXO Exchange and The Great Security Debate podcast, Erik shares…

Manufacturing Innovations with Tim Burke – IT in the D 530

Oct 23, 2025 43m

This week, Bob and Randy were joined by guest Tim Burke from The Burke Group. They discuss Tim’s extensive career history, from his early tech roles to his current consulting work. The conversation…

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