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 196 | Rohan Verma. Surfsense And The Next Generation Of Builders.
Rohan Verma, creator of the open-source research agent SurfSense, explains what separates real builders from the noise in an era when AI has made shipping products easy. The conversation covers validating ideas with real users, how constraints produce better products, how to decide what not to build when big labs can copy anything overnight, and why curiosity is the defining skill of the next generation of builders.
FOF 195 | Jeff Roberts. IT And AI For Mid Market Companies.
Jeff Roberts, Founder and CEO of Innovation Vista and a five-time CIO, explains why 95% of mid-market AI pilots fail and how companies can turn AI interest into real business impact. The conversation covers running IT and AI as one connected function, treating governance as an accelerator rather than a set of gates, the first 90 days of a turnaround, and why the "CEO's nephew" approach to DIY AI puts companies at serious risk.
FOF 194 | Martin Miller. Don’t Fire All Your Engineers Just Yet.
Veteran CTO Martin Miller unpacks the gap between what AI can do in software development and what we actually understand about the consequences. The conversation covers the biggest myths about AI-generated code, why firing engineers wholesale backfires when subject matter expertise disappears, who is accountable when AI code fails, and why mastering the fundamentals still matters most for the next generation of developers.
FOF 193 | Carl Johnson. A Life In Technology And How To Trust Your Gut.
Carl Johnson traces a 30-year career that took him from marine engineering in England to IT leadership at Columbia TriStar, Sony Pictures, and Fox, built on a habit of saying yes to uncertain opportunities and trusting his gut. The conversation explores how careers really evolve through leaps and mistakes, why understanding the whole business makes you a better technologist, and how great leaders build trust, own their mistakes, and set the energy of every room they walk into.
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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.
