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Preview of a track coming out in 2024.

Sótano Épico, led by Richard Kasperowski in Boston, marries the discipline of classical piano with the raw energy of metal and punk. Richard, who once dreamed of being a lead guitarist, found his true voice on the piano, blending jazz and blues training with his love for hard rock. This unique fusion breathes new life into classic anthems with piano and vocals.

Beginning his musical journey under a jazz maestro, Richard's early aspirations took an unexpected turn. His project, Sótano Épico, emerged from this blend of influences, showcasing his innovative approach to music.

Since debuting, Sótano Épico has been quietly crafting a niche, preparing for a bold future. Currently working on an album set for 2024, Richard is pushing boundaries, reimagining 80s and 90s hits with a fresh, piano-driven twist. Sótano Épico is a testament to the unexpected paths that define us, proving that sometimes, the road less traveled leads to the most remarkable destinations.

Stay tuned for a journey that challenges genres and expectations, one note at a time.

Detroit Rock City (Early Mix)

Safe to Fail, Learn, and Grow

Richard Kasperowski interviews Julie Bright. Julie is an Agile coach at Capital One. She introduces the concept of “going slow to go fast”. Julie and I chat about her experience with fostering an environment where it’s safe to fail, where it's safe to learn and grow from mistakes.

If you enjoy this conversation with Julie, be sure to check out her LinkedIn profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-bright/. Julie will be appearing at the Agile Games conference on April 9-11, 2018, in the Boston area http://agilegamesconference.org.

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Julie Bright: Safe to Fail, Learn, and Grow

Richard Kasperowski interviews Eugene Krylov, VP of Engineering at HealthEdge. Eugene discusses learning, short feedback cycles, and inviting your actual customers to your sprint reviews. Connect with Eugene at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekrylov, visit HealthEdge at https://www.healthedge.com, and listen to HealthEdge’s CEO’s podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-health/.

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Eugene Krylov: Invite Your Customers to the Sprint Review

Complementary Skills & Work Styles

Richard Kasperowski interviews Wendy Wong, Senior Director of Product Management at Constant Contact. Wendy discusses opt-in team formation, complementary skills and work styles, and the right number of people on a team. Connect with Wendy at wwong@constantcontact.com.

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Wendy Wong: Complementary Skills & Work Styles

Courage to Ignore Limits

Richard Kasperowski interviews Steve Denning, author of The Age of Agile and contributor to Forbes.com. Steve talks about courage, openness to diverse viewpoints, and ignoring limits – working around the team’s constraints. Contact Steve at https://stevedenning.com, and check out his book, The Age of Agile, at https://kspr.co/theageofagile.

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Steve Denning: Courage to Ignore Limits

Clean Language – Know What Brings You Joy

Richard Kasperowski interviews Andrea Chiou, an Agile coach based in Reston, VA. Andrea shares her thoughts on Clean Language and Systemic Modeling, knowing what brings you joy, and the strength that arises from our diversity. Connect with Andrea on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andreachiou, and on her websites http://www.connections-at-work.com/ and https://www.cleanagilecoaching.com/.

Our new music was composed and recorded by Dow Brain. To connect with Dow, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/dowbrain/.

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Andrea Chiou: Clean Language – Know What Brings You Joy

The Feeling of Belonging

Richard Kasperowski interviews Dave West, product owner and CEO of Scrum.org. Dave talks about the feeling of belonging, the regular work rhythm of great teams, and remembering that everyone is human. Connect with Dave at dave.west@scrum.org and read the Scrum.org blog at https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog.

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Dave West: The Feeling of Belonging

Delivering Awesome Value at High Speed

Richard Kasperowski interviews Heidi Helfand, director of engineering excellence at Procore Technologies and author of the book Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams. Heidi shares her wisdom on clarity of roles, having a clear sense of purpose, and patterns of dynamic reteaming. Visit Heidi’s website, http://heidihelfand.com, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/heidihelfand, and read her book at https://leanpub.com/dynamicreteaming.

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Heidi Helfand: Delivering Awesome Value at High Speed

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Making Team Magic Happen

Richard Kasperowski interviews Michael Nir, a keynote speaker and bestselling author with expertise in Lean, Agile, and Gestalt. Michael shares his experience with a team of people from different walks of life, their intention to be part of a great team, and investing the time to make it happen. Learn more about Michael at https://michaelnir.com/.

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Michael Nir: Making Team Magic Happen

n this episode, Richard interviews Patricia Kong. Patricia leads Enterprise and Leadership Solutions at scrum.org. She is a public speaker, coach, a co-author of The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum, and a co-developer of the Evidence-Based Management Framework. Patricia reminds us that measuring your team's success is not just a number on the scale. You must be intentional about your team's goals if you want to grasp the level of its improvement. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Patricia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-kong-2238232/ and read her book The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum. 

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Patricia Kong: Know How to Use Evidence to Quickly Improve Your Leadership

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Patricia Kong: Know How to Use Evidence to Quickly Improve Your Leadership

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