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Welcome to RIoT Underground — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the innovators transforming our world with disruptive technology. We talk with fearless founders, tech leaders, and changemakers about their journeys — the wins, the failures, and everything in between. Discover how they learn from mistakes, build meaningful careers, and lead with purpose.
Produced by RIoT Studios, part of the nonprofit RIoT, which drives innovation through events, conferences, startup accelerators, programs, thought leadership, and more.
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S6E5 V: The Power of Industrial Design in an AI World, LIVE with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO, Laut Design
AI may be transforming entire industries, but what about the products we hold in our hands every day? In this special live episode of RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Mike Laut,…
S6E4 IV: Adapting For Success As AI Reshapes Business, LIVE with Don Shin, Founder & CEO, CrossComm
At the end of July 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed a stunning shift in the U.S. economy: spending on artificial intelligence added more to GDP last quarter than consumer spending.This…
S6E3 III: Culture vs Code, Rethinking Strategy & Leadership in the AI Era, LIVE with Ryan Abel, Managing Partner, Atomic Object
In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Ryan Abel, Managing Director at Atomic Object, to explore the real-world impact of AI, how companies are…
S6E2 II: Breaking Barriers & Building Deep Tech, LIVE with Krista Covey, President & CEO, First Flight Venture Center
In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, we sit down with Krista Covey, President & CEO of First Flight Venture Center—North Carolina’s oldest business incubator—in front of a live…
S6E1 I: Smart Sight, Safe Site - Video Analytics for Injury Prevention with Bobby Shkolnikov, Principal IoT Commercialization, SAS
In this episode of the RIoT Underground podcast, we sit down with Bobby Shkolnikov, Principal IoT Commercialization at SAS, to explore the game-changing role of video analytics in workplace safety.…
S5E5 V: Growing Innovation in Eastern NC with Stefanie Keen & Brittany Smith, City of Wilson, NC
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, join us as we delve into the burgeoning landscape of innovation in Wilson, North Carolina. Our guests, Stefanie Keen and Brittany Smith from the City of…
S5E4 IV: Not Your Parent's Farm or Bluetooth with Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor
While new technologies and tools have long been integral to farm management and food production, urgent concerns around food security drive the development and adoption of smart farming technologies…
S5E3 III: Breaking Bureaucracy, Unconventional Paths to Government Innovation with the Information Technology team at the Town of Cary, NC
The key to business is creating a solution to solve your customer’s problem. It is no different for the public sector side. Local government’s primary goal is to serve the needs and interests of the…
S5E2 II: Navigating Change, The Value Driven Pivot with Marcus Aman, Founder & CEO of Bayley
Sometimes in business you have to pivot when the current strategy is not delivering the desired results. In this episode, Marcus Aman, a seasoned entrepreneur and RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) alum…
S5E1 I: 10 Years of Smart City Evolution with Rich Erb, Executive Director at TechConnect
In this episode, take a look back at the past 10 years of smart city evolution, with Rich Erb, Executive Director at TechConnect. Dive into the transformative advancements that have reshaped urban…
S4E15 XV: RoGO's Vision of Saving Lives through Technology Innovation with Rod Goossen
Join us as we host a thrilling conversation with Rod Goossen, founder and CEO of RoGO. Rod sheds light on the fascinating way RoGO is employing disruptive technologies to revolutionize wildland…
S4E14 XIV: A New Era of Emergency Response with Tony Sammarco, Director of Technology Strategy at Device Solutions
In this exciting installment of RIoT Underground, we're joined by Tony Sammarco, the Director of Technology Strategy for Device Solutions, who shares insights into the transformative ATSC 3.0 …
S4E13 XIII: Innovation and Academia, SKEMA's Unique Approach to International Education with Thomas Ragot
What if studying abroad could dramatically shape your future in business? In our enlightening chat with Thomas Ragot, the Admissions and Corporate Relations Liaison for SKEMA Business School, you'll…
S4E12 XII: Sustainable Agriculture and the Power of Plasma Technology with John Ireland of NTP Technologies
Are you ready to explore the exciting intersection of technology and agriculture, and discover how it's revolutionizing the way we produce and use fertilizers? Join us for an illuminating…
S4E11 XI: The Transformation of Smart Agriculture and Asset Tracking with Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor
On this episode of the underground podcast, Tom Snyder interviews Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor.Clay shares with us a fascinating insight into his journey from…
S4E10 X: Navigating the Future of Building a Skilled Workforce and Embracing Change with Seth Berman, CEO of Instantiations
On this episode of the underground podcast, Tom Snyder interviews Seth Berman, the CEO of Instantiations, a software development agency. They discuss how instantiations focuses on maintaining and…
S4E9 IX: Diversity in Tech and the Power of AI with Stefan Youngblood
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Stefan Youngblood, Founder and CEO of HireBlack.com, Black Metaverse LLC, and Help Anyway.In this podcast, Stefan Youngblood, instigator and…
S4E8 VIII: Smart City Innovations with Richard Erb Executive Director of TechConnect
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we sit down with Richard Erb, Executive Director of TechConnect and the Smart Cities Connect Conference in Denver this Spring.Smart cities are the way of the…
S4E7 VII: Harnessing Tech to Grow Business with John Petitte and Jason Farrell at Amplifi Labs
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with John Petitte, co--founder and CEO and Jason Farrell, Chief Customer Officer at Amplifi Labs. Amplifi Labs is a company that is dedicated to…
S4E5 V: Smart Government with Jonathan Levitt, Vice President of Growth at Cocoflo
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Jonathan Levitt, Vice President of Growth at Cocoflo. The Smart Cities discussion often is rooted around technologies and system integration. …
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