The TribalHub Podcast

The TribalHub podcast shares stories of tribal leaders who are driving their organizations, businesses that are collaborating with tribes, and leaders in the industry who are savvy about technology. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! TribalHub...Connections, Membership, Opportunity.

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Episodes

6 days ago

We've taken 2024's highest attended webinar and put it on the pod! Discover how technology leaders are driving meaningful change in tribal governance and services. Join Arctic IT's Sarah Jelinek and Bryan Schmidt, along with panelists Benjamin Dixon, IT Director for the Eastern Shawnee Tribe; Forrest Pelky, Full Stack Developer for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; and JR Walters, Executive Director of IT for the Samish Indian Nation—as they discuss how they leverage the Power Platform to modernize tribal operations and replace outdated legacy systems with secure, flexible, and scalable solutions.
 
To view this webinar in it's entirety visit here on the TribalHub website.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025

Join TribalHub as we sit down with Hart Brown at our 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit. Brown is CEO of Future Point of View and gave the keynote address at this event. We dive into how Artificial Intelligence is already being used and what tribes and tribal enterprises can expect in the future. Brown even offers sound advice on what NOT to do when developing.
Connect with Hart on LinkedIn to see more of his refreshing take on all things AI.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Drew Ebert, CEO of the Bois Forte Development Corporation, about fostering successful organizational collaboration. Drew shares his strategies for aligning high-level teams, creating and executing strategy maps, and engaging leaders to drive impactful initiatives. He also highlights the success of Bois Forte’s fellowship program and its role in cultivating future leaders.
 
Reach out to Drew on LinkedIn and read his latest article, "Innovation Pipelines:  U.S. Infrastructure and Sustainability" in the TribalHub Magazine!

Thursday Feb 06, 2025

Join TribalHub as we sit down with Mari Galloway, bestselling author, cybersecurity professional, and CEO of the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC). Discover how WSC is fostering diversity in cybersecurity, the transformative power of mentoring, and the role tribes can play in partnering with WSC initiatives to promote cyber education and skill-building. Learn how to inspire the next generation of women and girls in tech while advancing your own cybersecurity efforts.
 
Reach out to Mari to learn more and Connect with WSC on LinkedIn or on their website!  

Thursday Jan 16, 2025

In this episode, TribalHub chats with Sam Enoka of Greensparc to explore how micro-data centers are driving connectivity and sustainability for tribes. Discover how this Alaskan-born initiative is bringing cutting-edge technology to the toughest conditions—and how it’s poised to transform tribal communities nationwide.
 
Follow Greensparc on LinkedIn and read about them in this Alaska Business article.

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025

Join the TribalHub podcast team for an insightful discussion with Jessica Burghart, Professor at Haskell Indian Nations University, and Dr. Mitch Berg, Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Together, we explore how tribal governments and enterprises can align visions, overcome barriers, and support tribal citizen entrepreneurship. From leadership strategies to ecosystem development, discover actionable ideas to drive entrepreneurial success within tribal communities.
 
Helpful links:
Past webinar recordings of the Indigenous ED CoP
Tool kit NCAI produced on how to build a tribal economy
Learn more and sign up to become a part of the EDA Indigenous ED CoP
 

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

In this episode, TribalHub sits down with DJ Vanas to explore Warrior Within, his powerful keynote delivered at TribalNet’s 25th anniversary conference. Join us as DJ shares insights into the message behind Warrior Within, the inspiration drawn from personal and collective strength, and how this keynote resonated with the audience, empowering tribal communities to harness their inner resilience and leadership.  
 
Connect with DJ Vanas on LinkedIn or on his website!
Reach out to the TribalHub team at contactus@tribalhub.com or on LinkedIn.
 

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

In this Halloween episode, Kevin Beaver brings a spine-chilling update on emerging cybersecurity threats every tribal leader should be aware of! With his straightforward approach, Kevin shares his “3 Keys for a Strong Security Program” — insights you don’t want to miss. He emphasizes the importance of keeping it simple (KISS!), reminding us all that effective security doesn’t need to be complicated.  Fun fact: KISS is extra meaningful to Kevin, whose favorite concert memory was seeing the band KISS live when he was six years old!
 
Follow Kevin on LinkedIn HERE!

Friday Oct 25, 2024

We couldn't resist resharing TribalHub’s takeover of Gate 15's podcast, The Gate 15 Interview! Recorded at the 15th Anniversary TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas this past September, Michelle Bouschor takes over from Gate 15's Andy Jabbour to talk with him, Adam Gruscynski (IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel and Tribal-ISAC Steering Committee member), and Drew Ludwick (Director of IT Operations at Muckleshoot Casino Resort) about cybersecurity and organizational culture. The conversation also touches on topics like Snoop Dogg, Tribal-ISAC, and the critical role of leadership in cybersecurity awareness. Don't miss it!
 
Important links:
Gate 15:  Website & LinkedIn
TribalHub:  Website & LinkedIn

Thursday Oct 17, 2024


Cybersecurity is essential for reducing risk and creating a safer digital environment—no matter your budget or resources. In this episode, recorded live at TribalNet 2024, Robby Jakovljevic, Director of IT for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, and Brent Hutfless, Executive Director of IT Security at Wind Creek Hospitality, reunite to continue their insightful discussion from the 2024 Cybersecurity Summit.
From foundational cybersecurity awareness to finding low-cost tools and resources, Robby and Brent offer practical tips that tribes of all sizes can implement immediately. (And yes, Brent even recommends some funny videos!)
As Robby wisely notes, "It's human to err—it's how we learn—but we don't have to keep making the same mistakes."
This episode is a must-listen for every tribal technology leader looking to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

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