The Collaboration Cafe with Craig Durr
This is where great ideas come to life, and people make meaningful connections.
Here, top industry experts come together to share their knowledge and discuss what's next in the world of collaboration. So, grab your favorite coffee and join us to learn from the best in the business and have some interesting conversations.
The Collaboration Cafe is a bi-monthly media property consisting of webcasts and podcasts crafted to foster the exchange of ideas and insights among influencers and executives in the enterprise communication and workplace collaboration sectors.
You can learn more at www.collab-collective.com
All Episodes
Collaboration Cafe - Iced Latte with Henry Levak
On this episode of Collaboration Cafe, the Collab Collective’s Craig Durr sits down with Henry Levak, Vice President of Product at Logitech for Business. Recorded at Logitech’s San Jose headquarters, the conversation explores how Logitech takes the long view in product development, balancing today’s customer needs with technology investments designed to deliver value years into the future. Over iced lattes and a tour of Logitech’s workplace innovation spaces, Henry shares insights into product strategy, AI, workplace technology, and the importance of building flexible solutions that can evolve over time.Collaboration Cafe with Tim Albright, Nathan Coutinho, and Chris Neto at SXSW
On this episode of Collaboration Cafe, The Collab Collective’s Craig Durr catches up with Tim Albright, President at AVNation TV, Chris Neto, Head of Emerging Markets at Midwich US, and Nathan Coutinho, Global Head of Strategic Partner Relations and Market Insights at Logitech, during South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. Recorded away from the traditional trade show environment, the conversation explores the value of stepping outside familiar industry spaces to gain fresh perspectives on creativity, technology, community, and authentic engagement. The group also reflects on how relationships, content creation, and shared experiences continue to shape the AV and collaboration industry.Collaboration Cafe - Espresso with Chris Neto
Join me in this episode of The Collaboration Cafe as I sit down with Chris Netto, a key figure in the pro AV and IT community, during the bustling ISE show in beautiful Barcelona. We delve into the essence of community within the tech landscape, exploring Chris's extensive experience of over 30 years in the industry. From his candid insights on personal branding to the evolving role of IT skills in AV, Chris shares valuable lessons that resonate with both newcomers and seasoned professionals. We'll also touch on his engaging social media presence and how authenticity plays a crucial role in building connections. Grab your coffee and tune in for an enlightening conversation that celebrates collaboration and innovation in our field.Collaboration Cafe - Colada with Danny Hayasaka
On this episode of Collaboration Cafe, the Collab Collective’s Craig Durr visits South Florida to sit down with Danny Hayasaka, Managing Director Americas and SVP Global Marketing at Mago. Known across the industry for his hands-on product demos and end-user-focused technology reviews, Danny shares the story behind his journey—from building independent YouTube content during his Call One days to stepping into a global leadership role at Mago. Filmed across the Call One experience rooms, this conversation highlights Danny’s philosophy on accessibility in collaboration technology, the evolution of hybrid workspaces, and how Mago is helping organizations meet, present, and collaborate more intuitively.