IT in the D
IT in the D

IT in the D

Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers, and everyone in between. We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy recording the show.

Recent Episodes

Pete Martin and Michigan Startups – IT in the D 548
MAR 26, 2026
Pete Martin and Michigan Startups – IT in the D 548
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id839642514"><img decoding="async" width="280" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png" alt="Listen on Apple Podcasts" class="wp-image-31406" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png 280w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple-150x36.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pxkXBrKd4j5AyBelmFY14"><img decoding="async" width="281" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png" alt="Listen on Spotify" class="wp-image-31411" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png 281w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify-150x36.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6106bc-6834-45ea-a001-98961bdd8969"><img decoding="async" width="166" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png" alt="Listen on Amazon Music" class="wp-image-31405" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png 166w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon-150x61.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://pca.st/hhPi"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="241" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png" alt="Listen on Pocket Casts" class="wp-image-31409" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png 241w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts-150x42.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes839642514/it-in-the-d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="213" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png" alt="Available on Overcast" class="wp-image-31408" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png 213w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://itinthed.com/feed/podcast/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="212" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png" alt="Subscribe va RSS Feed" class="wp-image-31410" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png 212w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a></figure> </div> </div> <p class="">Our guest this week is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichigan/" title="">Pete Martin</a>, Director of Portfolio Management at <a href="https://msufoundation.org/venture-funds/" title="">Michigan State University Research Foundation</a>. We talk about Michigan technology startups, including pitching and funding. Pete talks about his origin and some of the startups he finds interesting. We also take a look at why companies and people leave or ignore Michigan. Of course, we had to touch on the impact AI is having on startups. Finally, if you&#8217;re looking for a new gig, check out the <a href="https://jobs.msufoundation.org/jobs" title="">MSU Research Foundation job board</a>.</p> <p class="">
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69 MIN
Building Moregetsdone.com with Andrew Koper – IT in the D 547
MAR 12, 2026
Building Moregetsdone.com with Andrew Koper – IT in the D 547
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id839642514"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png" alt="Listen on Apple Podcasts" class="wp-image-31406" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png 280w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pxkXBrKd4j5AyBelmFY14"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="281" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png" alt="Listen on Spotify" class="wp-image-31411" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png 281w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6106bc-6834-45ea-a001-98961bdd8969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="166" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png" alt="Listen on Amazon Music" class="wp-image-31405" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png 166w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon-150x61.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://pca.st/hhPi"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="241" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png" alt="Listen on Pocket Casts" class="wp-image-31409" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png 241w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts-150x42.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes839642514/it-in-the-d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="213" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png" alt="Available on Overcast" class="wp-image-31408" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png 213w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://itinthed.com/feed/podcast/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="212" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png" alt="Subscribe va RSS Feed" class="wp-image-31410" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png 212w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a></figure> </div> </div> <p class=""><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-koper-377a872/" title="">Andrew Koper</a> joins us this week to talk about <a href="https://moregetsdone.com" title="">Moregetsdone.com</a>, his online collaborative task management tool. We talk about why he decided to build it, how it works, and the ways it can work for various types of organizations. We also brainstorm ideas for future improvements including AI-enhanced workflows.</p>
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49 MIN
Legal Implications and Applications of AI with David Williams of Butzel – IT in the D 546
MAR 5, 2026
Legal Implications and Applications of AI with David Williams of Butzel – IT in the D 546
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id839642514"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png" alt="Listen on Apple Podcasts" class="wp-image-31406" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png 280w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pxkXBrKd4j5AyBelmFY14"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="281" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png" alt="Listen on Spotify" class="wp-image-31411" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png 281w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6106bc-6834-45ea-a001-98961bdd8969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="166" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png" alt="Listen on Amazon Music" class="wp-image-31405" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png 166w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon-150x61.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://pca.st/hhPi"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="241" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png" alt="Listen on Pocket Casts" class="wp-image-31409" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png 241w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts-150x42.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes839642514/it-in-the-d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="213" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png" alt="Available on Overcast" class="wp-image-31408" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png 213w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://itinthed.com/feed/podcast/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="212" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png" alt="Subscribe va RSS Feed" class="wp-image-31410" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png 212w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a></figure> </div> </div> <p class="">This week&#8217;s guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwilliams8980/" title="">David Williams</a>, CIO of <a href="https://www.butzel.com" title="">Buztel</a>, a large local law firm. He tells us about how lawyers are using AI, what&#8217;s allowed, what&#8217;s not allowed, and the implications thereof.</p>
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49 MIN
Gloabi AI Organisms with David Baird – IT in the D 545
FEB 26, 2026
Gloabi AI Organisms with David Baird – IT in the D 545
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id839642514"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png" alt="Listen on Apple Podcasts" class="wp-image-31406" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png 280w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pxkXBrKd4j5AyBelmFY14"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="281" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png" alt="Listen on Spotify" class="wp-image-31411" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png 281w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6106bc-6834-45ea-a001-98961bdd8969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="166" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png" alt="Listen on Amazon Music" class="wp-image-31405" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png 166w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon-150x61.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://pca.st/hhPi"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="241" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png" alt="Listen on Pocket Casts" class="wp-image-31409" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png 241w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts-150x42.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes839642514/it-in-the-d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="213" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png" alt="Available on Overcast" class="wp-image-31408" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png 213w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://itinthed.com/feed/podcast/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="212" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png" alt="Subscribe va RSS Feed" class="wp-image-31410" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png 212w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a></figure> </div> </div> <p class="">This week, we&#8217;re joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderdavidbaird/" title="">David Baird</a>, founder of <a href="https://gloabi.com/" title="">Gloabi</a>. Gloabi makes AI “organisms”—avatars that have phone numbers, email addresses, and can post on social networks. David tells us what your Gloabi AI can do for you, how it works (even without you sometimes!), and the story behind the project.</p> <p class="">
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51 MIN
Managing Social Media with Jeff Dwoskin of Stampede Social – IT in the D 544
FEB 5, 2026
Managing Social Media with Jeff Dwoskin of Stampede Social – IT in the D 544
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained"> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id839642514"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png" alt="Listen on Apple Podcasts" class="wp-image-31406" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple.png 280w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-apple-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4pxkXBrKd4j5AyBelmFY14"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="281" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png" alt="Listen on Spotify" class="wp-image-31411" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify.png 281w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-spotify-150x36.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6106bc-6834-45ea-a001-98961bdd8969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="166" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png" alt="Listen on Amazon Music" class="wp-image-31405" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon.png 166w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-amazon-150x61.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://pca.st/hhPi"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="241" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png" alt="Listen on Pocket Casts" class="wp-image-31409" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts.png 241w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-pocketcasts-150x42.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes839642514/it-in-the-d"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="213" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png" alt="Available on Overcast" class="wp-image-31408" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast.png 213w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-overcast-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></a></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://itinthed.com/feed/podcast/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="212" height="68" src="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png" alt="Subscribe va RSS Feed" class="wp-image-31410" style="width:auto;height:34px" srcset="https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss.png 212w, https://itinthed.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast-badge-rss-150x48.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a></figure> </div> </div> <p class="">Our guest this week is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdwoskin/">Jeff Dwoskin</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.stampede.social">Stampede Social</a>. We talk to him about social media management, touching on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube (and discuss some bizarre yet engaging YouTube trends). We get into the nuances of creating and scheduling content, the influence of algorithms, and the challenges of engaging audiences. Jeff shares experiences in social media campaigns and automated DM responses. We also talk about the dynamics of stand-up comedy, drawing from Jeff&#8217;s experience as a comic. The episode concludes with potential interest in comedy classes and the importance of staying relatable and original in content creation. Listen to Jeff&#8217;s podcast <a href="https://jeffisfunny.com/">Classic Conversations</a> where he interviews actors, comedians, and musicians.</p>
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52 MIN