Welcome to Konaverse - About Konaverse

"Welcome to Konaverse, a conversation experience platform hosted and curated by Konabos Inc.  Konabos is a global technology leader, and while this podcast will be connected by technology, the glue is human stories and narrative.  Technology can bring us together, it can make our lives better and more efficient in myriad ways.  But it cannot replace human discourse and the magic that can happen by the interchange of ideas."

Konaverse was started in late May, 2021 with the intention of facilitating longform conversation with technology professionals, but focusing on how these professionals grew up, their families, and all of the things that make them tick as individuals.  We want to get into the depth of the person.  Often times, at the conclusion of an episode recording, our guests will say "wow, I haven't talked about that in a long time" or even, "I've never talked about some of that stuff."  Our chats are conversational, inquisitive, and wholly dedicated to the interesting lives we have all lived.

The podcast is on-demand audio with Zoom used to facilitate and benefit from gestural queues. Episodes tend to last between 40-60 minutes and we release one episode per week, on Mondays.  The hosts rotate between Konabos team members Akshay Sura, Matthew McQueeny, Anisa Stoli, and Stacey Grant-Lewis.  Konaverse is something that gives us and our team immense joy.  

"Thank you for entering the Konaverse.  We hope these disussions gave you something to think about, helped you learn something new, and provided a window into someone else's story.  Everyone's story is worthy and important.  Until next time, remember: to be kind, be fair, and keep exploring."

Mick McGurk on London, America, and Toastmasters

Mick McGurk on London, America, and Toastmasters

Mick McGurk on London, America, and Toastmasters
Mick McGurk on London, America, and Toastmasters
01:07:11
Joel Varty on Douro-Dummer, Canadian Football, and Agility
Joel Varty on Douro-Dummer, Canadian Football, and Agility
53:00
Balaji Kandasamy on Tamil Nadu, Pittsburgh, and Sitecore
Balaji Kandasamy on Tamil Nadu, Pittsburgh, and Sitecore
48:59
Brian McKeiver on Grand Rapids, BizStream, and Kentico
Brian McKeiver on Grand Rapids, BizStream, and Kentico
54:32
Bill Rogers on Massachusetts, Ektron, and Artificial Intelligence
Bill Rogers on Massachusetts, Ektron, and Artificial Intelligence
47:36
Jason Cardillo on Cleveland, Career, and Marketing Leadership
Jason Cardillo on Cleveland, Career, and Marketing Leadership
56:07
Ben Haynes on Connecticut, Entrepreneurship, and Work-Life Balance
Ben Haynes on Connecticut, Entrepreneurship, and Work-Life Balance
53:48
Mickey Aharony on Delaware, Entrepreneurship, and Content Strategy
Mickey Aharony on Delaware, Entrepreneurship, and Content Strategy
50:11
Jesper Ravnsgaard on Copenhagen, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Jesper Ravnsgaard on Copenhagen, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
53:43
Kentico Connection Nashville (2023) Day 2 with Bill Cunningham, Dan Ardelan, Dean Mavrikos, Michael Hennessey, Andrew Aquilini, and Brendan Maseda
Kentico Connection Nashville (2023) Day 2 with Bill Cunningham, Dan Ardelan, Dean Mavrikos, Michael Hennessey, Andrew Aquilini, and Brendan Maseda
37:21
Jenda Perla on Brno (Czech Republic), Social Media, and Kentico
Jenda Perla on Brno (Czech Republic), Social Media, and Kentico
54:32
Petr Klouda on Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Sales, and Kentico
Petr Klouda on Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Sales, and Kentico
45:22
Debbie Tucek, PhD on Australia, Education, AI, and Kentico
Debbie Tucek, PhD on Australia, Education, AI, and Kentico
48:14
Sean Wright on Akron, Entrepreneurship, and Kentico
Sean Wright on Akron, Entrepreneurship, and Kentico
01:12:00
Christian Bach on Copenhagen, Entrepreneurship, and Netlify
Christian Bach on Copenhagen, Entrepreneurship, and Netlify
55:00
Malena Manterola on Argentina, Technology Career, and World Travel
Malena Manterola on Argentina, Technology Career, and World Travel
48:05
Nishant Patel on India, America, Entrepreneurship, and Contentstack
Nishant Patel on India, America, Entrepreneurship, and Contentstack
51:49
Lauren Johnston on Liverpool, Language, and Strategic Partnerships
Lauren Johnston on Liverpool, Language, and Strategic Partnerships
44:56
Rasmus Leth Skjoldan on Copenhagen, Creativity, and Product Leadership
Rasmus Leth Skjoldan on Copenhagen, Creativity, and Product Leadership
53:22
Paul Bratslavsky on Russia, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Coding
Paul Bratslavsky on Russia, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Coding
53:48