Future of the Future Podcast
Mateo Bervejillo, Xseed’s CEO, interviews Technology Leaders to talk about everything and anything related to Technology and the Future. Guests open up about their stories and opinions on cutting edge topics, in an informal conversation tone.
FOF Episodes
A list of all Future of the Future Podcast shows.
FOF 183 | Deepak Shukla. On Endurance, Rapping And Technology.
Deepak Shukla, founder of Pearl Lemon and LemStudio, shares an unconventional path from Deloitte to rapping to 200-mile ultramarathons to building software companies. The conversation explores how endurance sport shapes a founder's tolerance for stress, why most risk is really "loss of status," what recording 150 rap songs taught him about ambition and volume, and why distribution—not software quality—is the non-negotiable skill in the AI era.
FOF 182 | Lee Williams. The Age Of The Orchestrators.
Lee Williams, founder and CTO of Edelleye Digital, argues we have entered a "digital renaissance" and a new age of builders he calls orchestrators. Drawing on a career that spans the first smartphones at Be and Palm and leading Nokia's smartphone group, he explains how to read technological waves, why human agency and creativity still matter most, and how the role of the builder is shifting from writing code to orchestrating teams of AI agents.
FOF 181 | Tim Serewicz. Everybody Is Vulnerable To The Hype Cycle.
Tim Serewicz, a veteran technology executive, CTO, and AI strategist, explains why everybody—from boards to engineers—is vulnerable to the AI hype cycle. The conversation covers the biggest misconceptions executives hold about AI, why most implementations fail when they are not tied to business processes, where small and on-premise models will outperform frontier systems as a cost reckoning approaches, the "player-coach trap" in technical leadership, and what engineers must do to remain indispensable over the next decade.
FOF 180 | Matthew Moran. Concept Over Process, Music And More.
Matthew Moran, an IT strategist, author, and career development expert now on Meta's generative AI team, shares how an accidental, decades-long tech career taught him to prioritize business problems over technology. The conversation unpacks his "Concept Over Process" methodology, why caring and empathy turn IT into strategic value, how he thinks about work-life balance across seasons of life, and the role music plays in his creativity and leadership.
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Position Alone Doesn't Give You Authority
This episode of the Bits, Bytes and Business is a conversation with Mateo Bervejillo, CEO of Xseed and author of Back to Basics. Bhairav and Mateo dig into the parts of leadership that rarely get taught explicitly: how to transition from individual contributor to leader, how to take over a team that didn’t choose you, and what actually keeps people moti…
How to Scale Past Founder-Led Sales | Mateo Bervejillo on Leveraging the Antenna Strategy
Mateo’s journey is a story of transformation, moving from a career as an attorney into the high-stakes world of tech outsourcing and sales. After managing global teams of over 200 people at massive corporations, he transitioned into entrepreneurship to lead Xseed Solutions during a critical "Phoenix" moment of rebirth. He successfully scaled the company from just 7 people to a team of 100, landing over 40 US clients almost entirely through founder-led sales and his unique "Antenna" networking strategy. Now, as he eyes a goal of 300+ employees, he shares the honest challenges of owning the P&L and the necessity of building systems to finally scale past the founder.
Episode #24 Cross-Cultural Synergies in Tech & Nearshore Staff Augmentation with Mateo Bervejillo
In this engaging episode of Cupalo Conversations, Lauren Hannon talks shop with Mateo Bervejillo, the CEO of Xseed Solutions, to explore the burgeoning field of nearshore staff augmentation and its impact on the tech industry. Xseed Solutions is known for providing top-tier Latin American talent, and Mateo shares his insights on why this region has become a hotspot for tech talent.Mateo explains the advantages of nearshore staff augmentation, particularly for U.S. companies looking to scale efficiently.
From Attorney to Outsourcing CEO: Mateo's Inspiring Journey
Dive into an engaging episode of the Thoughtful Edge Podcast where Mateo, CEO of Xseed, shares his remarkable journey from being a corporate attorney to leading an outsourcing service company. Discover the key lessons learned from navigating the outsourcing industry, the importance of adaptability, building strong relationships, and the role of data-driven decisions in business success. Mateo's story is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing change. Whether you're considering a career shift or looking to thrive in the outsourcing world, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Epic Outsourcing Is More Than Just Cost Savings
Outsourcing is more than a cost-saving tactic—it’s a strategy for growth. In this episode of $4M Strategies™, we sit down with Mateo Bervejillo, CEO of Xseed, to discuss how businesses can leverage outsourcing to access top talent, speed up product development, and stay focused on their core strengths.
