I'm Carlos R. Ponce, a podcast and live show producer with 15+ years coordinating daily and twice-weekly programming in the tech and startup ecosystem. I own the full guest pipeline—from sourcing hard-to-reach contacts to structured outreach cadences and cross-time-zone scheduling—ensuring guests are confirmed, briefed, and ready to go live without scrambling at T-minus 10. I've produced and hosted over a decade of twice-weekly live programming (DojoLIVE! Tech Without Borders) and multiple guest-driven podcast series featuring founders, engineers, executives, and technology leaders across North America. I'm bilingual (English/Spanish), data-driven, and comfortable in high-output environments that demand fast pivots and persistent relationship-building to keep high-signal guests returning.…

Carlos R. Ponce

I'm Carlos R. Ponce, a podcast and live show producer with 15+ years coordinating daily and twice-weekly programming in the tech and startup ecosystem. I own the full guest pipeline—from sourcing hard-to-reach contacts to structured outreach cadences and cross-time-zone scheduling—ensuring guests are confirmed, briefed, and ready to go live without scrambling at T-minus 10. I've produced and hosted over a decade of twice-weekly live programming (DojoLIVE! Tech Without Borders) and multiple guest-driven podcast series featuring founders, engineers, executives, and technology leaders across North America. I'm bilingual (English/Spanish), data-driven, and comfortable in high-output environments that demand fast pivots and persistent relationship-building to keep high-signal guests returning.…

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I’m Carlos R. Ponce, a podcast and live show producer with 15+ years coordinating daily and twice-weekly programming in the tech and startup ecosystem. I own the full guest pipeline—from sourcing hard-to-reach contacts to structured outreach cadences and cross-time-zone scheduling—ensuring guests are confirmed, briefed, and ready to go live without scrambling at T-minus 10.

I’ve produced and hosted over a decade of twice-weekly live programming (DojoLIVE! Tech Without Borders) and multiple guest-driven podcast series featuring founders, engineers, executives, and technology leaders across North America. I’m bilingual (English/Spanish), data-driven, and comfortable in high-output environments that demand fast pivots and persistent relationship-building to keep high-signal guests returning.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Podcast Production Coordinator and Host at Advancio Technologies / The Advancio Talks
June 1, 2025 - Present
Own the show's lifecycle from concept to distribution; drive structured outreach cadences and scout, vet, and onboard guests and partners across bilingual channels; conduct on-air interviews as the lead host; oversee all production and post-production workflows including recording coordination, audio/video editing direction, thumbnail creation, and episode packaging; repurpose long-form content into short-form clips and social assets; maintain tracker accuracy from first guest touchpoint through publishing to ensure zero dropped details.
Podcast Producer & Guest Coordinator (Contractor) at LogiGear / The Tech Leaders Unplugged Podcast
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Launched, hosted and produced the Tech Leaders Unplugged podcast; built and managed the full guest pipeline for a podcast series featuring senior QA, engineering, and product executives; owned sourcing, outreach cadence, scheduling, confirmations, prep briefs, and episode coordination from booking through publish; created concise guest briefs and ensured guests were technically prepped and format-ready; managed a team of 6 outreach and content coordinators; maintained booking trackers and production calendars with full status visibility.
Podcast Producer & Guest Coordinator (Contractor) at Divelement / The Tech Backstage podcast
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Built and managed the guest pipeline for Tech Backstage — a podcast featuring startup founders and technology leaders; owned end-to-end booking operations from cold outreach through scheduling, pre-interview prep, recording coordination, and episode launch; managed outreach to high-signal tech founders and executives, including coordination with EAs and PR contacts; maintained booking trackers and contingency lists for rapid pivots when guests cancelled or rescheduled.
Podcast Producer & Guest Coordinator (Contractor) at The Radical World Podcast
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced and coordinated episodes for a purpose-driven podcast focused on redefining success and authenticity; facilitated collaborative conversations with diverse voices across a global community; supported innovation-focused content that highlighted purpose-driven work and social impact; engaged and grew an audience united around positive change and collective action.
Outreach & Pipeline Coordinator - Fintech (Contractor) at EasyKnock
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed high-volume structured outreach and relationship pipelines for a fintech platform, developing working familiarity with financial products, real estate markets, and the intersection of money and technology as daily context for every conversation.
Live Podcast Producer, Host & Guest Programming Lead at Encora (formerly Nearsoft) / The DojoLIVE podcast
December 30, 2009 - December 30, 2021
Created, hosted and produced the DojoLIVE! Tech, Without Borders podcast for over a decade — a twice-weekly bilingual live show connecting tech professionals, founders, and leaders across the U.S.-Mexico border; owned the entire guest pipeline including sourcing, outreach cadence, scheduling across time zones, confirmations, pre-show prep, day-of coordination, and contingency management across 500+ episodes; built and maintained a rolling guest pipeline and bookable topics database; managed all booking logistics including calendar invites, reminders, pre-interview briefs, and format/technical requirements; coordinated with remote guests on technical preflight and last-minute changes to keep live production on schedule.
Podcast Production Coordinator at The Bitlemmas Group / The Bitlemmas Podcast (Austin, TX - remote)
February 2, 2026 - Present
Coordinated end-to-end video podcast production covering Bitcoin, decentralization, and open-source governance Scheduled and prepared author interviews and guest appearances Produced deep-dive episodes on protocol design, monetary history, and participatory governance Managed episode publishing, metadata, and distribution across video and podcast platforms Covered and documented the annual Bitlemmas Austin conference Grew and engaged a community of open-source maintainers, protocol designers, and community stewards

Education

B.A. in Communication Sciences at Universidad de Sonora (MX)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Executive Programs - Digital Communication, Public Speaking in English, Design Thinking, Communication & Technology at Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de México (ITAM)
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper The DojoLIVE! Podcast

    Live Podcast Producer, host & Guest Programming Lead
    Mexico City, MX / Remote - U.S. & North America

    Created, hosted and produced the DojoLIVE! Tech, Without Borders podcast for over a decade - a twice-weekly bilingual live show connecting tech professionals, founders, and leaders across the U.S.-Mexico border; owned the entire guest pipeline including sourcing, outreach cadence, scheduling across time zones, confirmations, pre-show prep, day-of coordination, and contingency management across 500+ episodes.
    Built and maintained a rolling guest pipeline and bookable topics database - tracking guest status, segment readiness, and backup options to ensure the show always had high-signal voices available for programming pivots.
    Managed all booking logistics including calendar invites, reminders, pre-interview briefs, and format/technical requirements; coordinated with remote guests on technical preflight and last-minute changes to keep live production on schedule.

    paper The Advancio Talks podcast

    Podcast Production Coordinator and Host
    Milpitas, CA (Remote)
    Serve as the show’s host, producer, and content strategist -owning the full lifecycle of each episode from concept to distribution. Drive structured outreach cadences and scout, vet, and onboard guests and partners across bilingual (English/Spanish) channels. Conduct on-air interviews as the show’s lead host, shaping conversations that align with brand voice and audience interests. Oversee all production and post-production workflows, including recording coordination, audio/video editing direction, thumbnail creation, and episode packaging. Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips, social assets, and written summaries to maximize reach across platforms. Maintain tracker accuracy across the entire pipeline -from first guest touchpoint through publishing -ensuring consistent follow-through and zero dropped details at any stage of delivery.

    paper The Radical World Podcast

    Podcast Producer & Guest Coordinator (Contractor)
    Remote
    Produced and coordinated episodes for a purpose-driven podcast focused on redefining success and authenticity
    Facilitated collaborative conversations with diverse voices across a global community
    Supported innovation-focused content that highlighted purpose-driven work and social impact Engaged and grew an audience united around positive change and collective action

    paper The Bitlemmas Podcast

    Podcast Production Coordinator
    Austin, TX (Remote)
    Coordinated end-to-end video podcast production covering Bitcoin, decentralization, and open-source governance
    Scheduled and prepared author interviews and guest appearances
    Produced deep-dive episodes on protocol design, monetary history, and participatory governance
    Managed episode publishing, metadata, and distribution across video and podcast platforms
    Covered and documented the annual Bitlemmas Austin conference
    Grew and engaged a community of open-source maintainers, protocol designers, and community stewards