Gary Ekker | DeliciousAI + Fusion-io + Novell | InnoFrontier | 006

Gary Ekker, Vice President of Engineering at Delicious AI is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet. Gary shares his journey in the tech industry, starting from his early interest in technology and programming on a Commodore Vic 20. He worked at Novell for 11 years before transitioning to Fusion IO, which was later acquired by Sandisk. Gary then worked at StorageCraft Technology before joining Delicious AI. He emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration and the benefits of having a diverse team. Gary also discusses the future plans for Delicious AI, including expanding their product and growing their customer base.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:00 Early Interest in Technology

03:00 Working at Novell

05:59 Transition to Fusion IO

09:10 Working at StorageCraft Technology

12:31 Return to Fusion IO and Acquisition by Sandisk

15:45 Joining Delicious AI

18:41 Importance of In-Person Collaboration

20:51 Remote Work and Global Teams

23:15 Future Plans for Delicious AI

24:39 Closing Remarks