IT Visionaries
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsGain unparalleled access to the minds of industry-leading CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. Enjoy weekly episodes filled with expert insights, inspiring stories, and trend analysis, all brought to you by the people shaping the future of technology. Whether you're an IT professional, aspiring tech leader, or general tech enthusiast, IT Visionaries has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from the best – subscribe now!
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Simplifying the Lending Process
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBAccording to a 2018 survey, 40% of first-time homebuyers considered purchasing a home to be the most stressful event in modern life. But does it have to be that way? Regis Hadiaris is the VP of Product Strategy at Rocket Central, a hub of companies that includes America’s largest mortgage lender, Rocket Mortgage. Tune in to hear how his team is using data-driven innovation to try to make the home buying process as fast, simple, and stress-free as possible. Tune in to learn: Rocket Central’...
Data Innovations for SMB Funding
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBHow can small businesses find success with funding? Prashant Fuloria, CEO of Fundbox, shares his insights on how short periods of reliable funding can boost capital and keep small business owners focused on their crafts. Tune in to learn more about Fundbox’s data innovation and how building customer relationships can help customer retention. Tune in to learn: What Fundbox is and how it helps small businesses (1:40) How Fundbox creates strategies to help solve funding problems (15:20) Abo...
The Many Roads Into Cybersecurity
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBClosing the cybersecurity skills gap might seem like a problem for established tech professionals to solve, but a technical background isn’t even necessary to join the cause. On this episode, we continue our “Cybersecurity” series with guests Melonia da Gama, Director of Marketing at Fortinet’s NSE Training Institute, and Lynn Simons, Senior Director of Security Awareness and Engagement at Salesforce. Hear these two champions of cyber education discuss why a diverse talent pool and a bit of ...
Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with Cyber Experts Gill Thomas and Seán Doyle
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MBThe need for cybersecurity has never been more apparent than in today’s growing digital world. But are there enough skilled cyber workers to keep up with rising demand? On this episode, Gill Thomas, Director of the Engagement, Capacity & Resilience Program at the Global Cyber Alliance and Seán Doyle, Lead at the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity, share how an innovative instructional program is providing people with the skills to help address the global cybersecurity worker sho...
Advancing Companies Using Automation With Jeff Burnstein, President of A3
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBHow is automation creating more jobs in the workplace? Jeff Burnstein, President of A3, claims that by using automation to function alongside workers, it can create more jobs for the market and allow workers more time for important tasks. Listen to the episode to hear more about Jeff’s perspective on how automation can transform the job market. Tune in to learn: What is A3 and how does it supports the industry (1:20) How A3 educates companies on automation (7:45) About the Automate S...
Deeper Data Insights with Dr. Yu Xu, CEO, TigerGraph
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBAs companies rely more heavily on analytics to draw insights, how can they be sure that they’re truly getting the most out of their data? Dr. Yu Xu is the CEO of TigerGraph, a graph analytics software company that created the industry’s first distributed native graph database. Tune in to hear Dr. Xu explain the development process behind this revolutionary technology and why it is reshaping the way businesses approach, analyze, and act upon their data. Tune in to learn: What a native paral...
The Automation Buffet with Joyce Paul & Shalini Mayor, Salesforce
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBIf automation technology has the ability to revolutionize the way businesses operate, then what’s keeping so many from adopting it? Today, we are joined by two top minds from the world’s leading CRM platform Salesforce: Joyce Paul, Director of Research & Insights, and Shalini Mayor, Senior Director of Enterprise Automation. Tune in to hear Joyce and Shalini discuss how Salesforce is collaborating with its customers to make automation implementation faster, easier, and more personalized than ...
Serving Small Businesses with Clate Mask, CEO and Co-Founder, Keap
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBAdding features to existing software often requires a great deal of hard work, but simplification can be an even more difficult process. Clate Mask is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keap, a CRM and sales and marketing automation platform focused on small business needs. On this episode, Clate speaks candidly about the company’s early days, which boasted a powerful but complex automation tool, and the challenges he and his team overcame in order to make the platform more accessible. Tune in to le...
Data That Tells You ‘Why’ with Jigar Desai, SVP of Engineering, Sisu
October 06, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBBusinesses often rely on data to provide them with useful insights about the “what” — what is working and what isn’t. But is there a way to uncover the “why”? Jigar Desai is the SVP of Engineering at Sisu, a data intelligence engine that uses automated analytics to determine why certain KPI changes occur. On this episode, Jigar explains the revolutionary technology behind the Sisu engine, what its implementation process involves, and how this very podcast could benefit from its use. Tune in...
Proactive, Innovative Data Center Optimization with Michael Cantor, CIO of Park Place Technologies
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBData center maintenance requires an intricate balance of automation, integration, supply management, and equipment knowledge. Without an optimized approach, the risk of extended resolution times looms large. On this episode of IT Visionaries, we welcome Michael Cantor, CIO of Park Place Technologies for a discussion of how his company streamlines these processes to support an ever-growing slate of platforms and hardware, alongside some thoughts on the future of optimized data management. T...
Where ‘Credit’ Is Due with Randy Kern, CTO, Marqeta
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBWhile credit cards have made the payment process considerably easier for users over the years, the systems that support those transactions are more complex than one might expect. Randy Kern is the CTO of the modern card issuing and payment processing platform Marqeta. On this episode, Randy offers a deep dive into the evolution of card payment technology and tells us how Marqeta is transforming the payment landscape. Tune in to learn: About Marqeta and its customers (2:00) About the moder...
The Evolution of Digital Consultancies with Jenny Koehler, Strategic Growth of PwC, and Patty Cheung, of MuleSoft
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBHow have digital consultancies continued to evolve in the modern business landscape? Jenny Koehler, Strategic Growth & Business Development Leader at PwC, and Patty Cheung, VP of Alliances & Channels (Americas) at MuleSoft believe that lasting customer connections come from truly listening to customers’ unique problems and updating tech systems to better support their processes. Listen in to hear more about their thoughts on investing and modernizing software to encourage growth and custome...
Overcoming Legacy Thinking to Drive Digital Innovation with Isaac Sacolick, President of StarCIO
September 22, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHow can CIOs drive successful digital transformation within their organizations? Isaac Sacolick, author and President of StarCIO, shares his expert advice based on his experience in digital transformation consulting, as well as ideas from his new book Digital Trailblazer. Tune in to hear his insights into the market and his tips for CIOs. Tune in to learn: Isaac’s Career Evolution (02:45) Isaac’s Insights into the Market (05:01) What CIOs Should Be Thinking About (10:13) Will Doing Noth...
How Legends of Low-Code Brought Magical Solutions to Pacific Clinics with Jason Gurahoo & Eleanor Castillo Sumi
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWatching Salesforce Trailblazers work under pressure to craft customer low-code solutions for Pacific Clinics is inspiring and even brought tears to the eyes of Eleanor Castillo Sumi, the SVP of Strategy, Innovation, and Growth. As a nonprofit, Pacific Clinics faces unique challenges integrating systems with disparate government entities, and CFO Jason Gurahoo can account for the powerful changes these solutions are bringing to the organization. Tune in for a special BTS of how the Legends o...
Championing the Prospective Customer With David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-owner & CTO, 37signals
September 15, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBSoftware itself is constantly being updated, but are some conventional approaches used by tech leaders also in need of an upgrade? David Heinemeier Hansson is the Co-owner & CTO of the software company 37signals, producer of the successful web services Basecamp and HEY. On this episode, David explains the forward-thinking methodologies that his company has successfully implemented, like championing prospective customers rather than current ones, enforcing a short six-week planning cycle, and...
Real Time Response Using Data With Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBHow fast can data be collected and used in current business models? Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData, claims that in the era of smart products, an autonomous system can utilize data collected every millisecond for instant responses. Listen in to learn more about how collecting instant data can provide better service for products and create loyalty with customers. Tune in to learn: What InfluxData does (01:12) Monitoring data to build real-time responses (08:39) How quickly data is being re...
Leveraging Indoor Intelligence Data With Nadir Ali, CEO of Inpixon
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat is Indoor Intelligence? How can Indoor Intelligence data be used to improve the customer and employee experience? Nadir Ali, CEO of Inpixon, shares practical applications and case studies, as well as his thoughts on future implementations with augmented reality and the metaverse. Tune in to hear the impacts Indoor Intelligence can have on security, and even employee retention. Tune in to learn: How Businesses are Leveraging This Data to Solve Problems (05:36) What the Data Shows Abo...
Advising Tech ‘Goliaths’ With Prashant Kelker, Chief Strategy Officer, Partner & Lead Americas, ISG
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBWhere do some of the most successful tech leaders in the world turn to for sound advice? Prashant Kelker is the Chief Strategy Officer and a Lead Partner at ISG, a multinational technology research and advisory firm that consults an astounding 80 companies in the Fortune 100. Tune in to hear the fascinating details about ISG’s advisory process and why Prashant calls the firm “the industry’s best-kept secret.” Tune in to learn: What sets ISG apart from other consulting firms? (3:00) How do...
On the Edge (of Computing) With Justin Boitano, VP, EGX, NVIDIA
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEdge computing has a lot to offer enterprises in terms of cost savings, increased efficiency, and all manner of other positive benefits that Justin Boitano is excited about. As the VP of EGX at NVIDIA, he and his team help enterprises drive incredible efficiencies, training models, and implementing a strategy that includes a low cost time to value. Tune in for some practical examples and case studies of what edge computing can really do for the future of technology. Tune in to learn: How N...
Automation Renaissance Part 3: Hiding Complexity with Automation featuring Prakash Kota, SVP and CIO, Autodesk
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBEverybody loves saving time and money, which are natural results of automation. There can be fear around automation and it taking jobs away, however, the truth is that automation can make jobs more meaningful by reserving people’s time for tasks requiring good judgment. Today our return guest, automation expert, and CIO of Autodesk, Prakash Kota, sheds light on what automation is unlocking for an improved employee and customer experience across the spectrum of product innovation. From increa...
Automation Renaissance Part 2: Accelerating Human Connection with Savinay Berry, EVP, Product and Engineering, Vonage
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBFrom telephone lines to the cloud, the human impulse to connect has long been a powerful driver of innovation. But how is the rapid advancement of automation technology changing the way we communicate? Continuing our “Automation” series, we welcome Savinay Berry, EVP of Product and Engineering at the cloud communications provider Vonage. Tune in to hear eye-opening insights from an industry leader who’s at the cutting edge of communications technology. Tune in to learn: A brief history of ...
Automating the Future of Communication: Automation Miniseries Part 2 with Savinay Berry, Vonage
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBFrom telephone lines to the cloud, the human impulse to connect has long been a powerful driver of innovation. But how is the rapid advancement of automation technology changing the way we communicate? Continuing our “Automation” series, we welcome Savinay Berry, EVP of Product and Engineering at the cloud communications provider Vonage. Tune in to hear eye-opening insights from an industry leader who’s at the cutting edge of communications technology. Tune in to learn: A brief history of ...
The Automation Revolution: Automation Miniseries Part 1 with John Kucera of Salesforce & Matt McLarty of MuleSoft/Salesforce
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBAre the antiquated systems at your business holding it back from its full potential? Today’s the day to automate! On this episode, we kick off our “Automation” series with guests John Kucera, SVP of Product Management at Salesforce, and Matt McLarty, Global Field CTO & VP of the Digital Transformation Office at Salesforce’s integration platform MuleSoft. John and Matt join us to discuss how system automation is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and which arenas outside of the tech ind...
The Automation Renaissance Part 1 with John Kucera of Salesforce & Matt McLarty of MuleSoft/Salesforce
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBAre the antiquated systems at your business holding it back from its full potential? Today’s the day to automate! On this episode, we kick off our “Automation” series with guests John Kucera, SVP of Product Management at Salesforce, and Matt McLarty, Global Field CTO & VP of the Digital Transformation Office at Salesforce’s integration platform MuleSoft. John and Matt join us to discuss how system automation is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and which arenas outside of the tech ind...
From the NSA to Healthcare Software With Lucienne Ide, Founder and CEO, Rimidi
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBThe constant need to re-share your health history with each new healthcare provider you encounter is frustrating and, unfortunately, all too common. It leads to wasted time, inaccuracies, and lost opportunities. Finding a way to improve archaic hospital and physician healthcare record systems takes someone who’s been on the other side — in the physician’s shoes. Rimidi, a clinical management platform software company, offers a solution that brings physicians’ perspectives to bear. Tune in to...
Reframing Cybersecurity With Corey White, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer of Cyvatar
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBAre commonly accepted cybersecurity strategies even helpful? Corey White, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of the cybersecurity-as-a-service company Cyvatar, claims typical techniques don’t truly mitigate security threats. Listen in to learn about Corey’s ideas for an updated cybersecurity strategy and his thoughts on optimizing continuous protection for companies. Tune in to learn: About alert fatigue in cybersecurity (08:27) Corey’s comparison of home security and penetration tes...
Proactively Driving Customer Success With Manjula Talreja, SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat drives a company toward winning? Manjula Talreja, SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty, shares how the company has evolved into an “operations platform in a digital-first environment” to help businesses create positive experiences for its customers. Tune in to learn from Manjula about how PagerDuty’s “proactive” approach to support customers leads to wins internally and for the companies it serves. Tune in to learn: About PagerDuty and what the company does (00:30) Why driving...
How Deel Makes Empowering an International Workforce Easier With Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBOn an international scale, is it possible to make hiring, contracting, and paying workers a more smooth and cohesive process? Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel, claims it’s easier now than ever before with Deel. Also, tune in to hear how Yaron sets up his interview process to make great hires for his teams. Tune in to learn: What is Deel and how does the company improve the hiring process (02:04) How Yaron interviews engineers (13:02) How “put the customer first,” according to Yaron, is more than...
What Venture Capitalists Are Looking For in ‘NextGen’ Innovation With Thomas Krane, Managing Director, Insight Partners
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBShy of having a crystal ball to predict the future, venture capitalists have to rely on other skills to determine what companies to fund. With a decade of experience, Insight Partners Managing Director Thomas Krane knows how to spot innovative startups that are bringing a significant value-add to the market. Just as importantly, he’s also looking for CEOs that understand the market value and how to make their product profitable. Learn more about the next generation of software VC! Tune in t...
Using Tech to Enhance ‘Critical Thinking’ With Dr. David Bray, a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBDoes current media output alter the way consumers think about information? Dr. David Bray, a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center, explains that the media that people take in does change consumers’ thoughts. Tune in to learn how he suggests future tech can help improve people’s critical thinking skills. Tune in to learn: (07:11) About David’s viewpoint that technology must be seen as a “tool” (17:44) How to combat polarization (21:51) About the loss objectivity in news media (3...
An Innovation ‘Ecosystem’ With Kit Colbert, CTO, VMware
July 28, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe IT world has many talented innovators, but they often work with outdated or overly complex software systems. Kit Colbert, the Chief Technology Officer at VMware, asserts that the virtualization company is helping set the table for these developers to flourish. Tune in to hear Kit explain how the synergistic relationship between VMware and its customers creates an “ecosystem” of innovation. Mention: “Top Data Security Trends for 2022” (Salesforce research report) Tune in to learn: Wha...
Greatness Through Incremental Improvement With Borya Shakhnovich, CEO, airSlate
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIs it the concept or the process that truly sets great companies apart from the rest? Borya Shakhnovich, the CEO of the workflow automation company airSlate, suggests that entrepreneurs are better served improving on an imperfect idea rather than trying to create the perfect one. Tune in to hear about the “kaizen” approach that airSlate takes toward innovation. Tune in to learn: About airSlate (04:15) About the “kaizen” approach to building software at airSlate (19:13) How Borya measures...
Making Reproductive Healthcare Accessible With Carrie SiuButt, CEO of SimpleHealth
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIs telemedicine the future for reproductive healthcare? Carrie SiuButt, CEO of SimpleHealth, suggests that increased virtual reproductive healthcare will enhance traditional approaches to care. Listen in to learn how Carrie’s personal health journey has also guided her career path. Tune in to learn: (00:38) SimpleHealth's mission, including using data to offer dynamic healthcare (16:37) How differing state telehealth regulations are a challenge (19:45) About the future of telemedicine f...
Making Reproductive Healthcare Accessible With Carrie SuiButt, CEO of SimpleHealth
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIs telemedicine the future for reproductive healthcare? Carrie SiuButt, CEO of SimpleHealth, suggests that increased virtual reproductive healthcare will enhance traditional approaches to care. Listen in to learn how Carrie’s personal health journey has also guided her career path. Tune in to learn: (00:38) SimpleHealth's mission, including using data to offer dynamic healthcare (16:37) How differing state telehealth regulations are a challenge (19:45) About the future of telemedicine f...
Low-code Truth-telling With Mike Fitzmaurice, Chief Evangelist & VP-North America of WEBCON
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBEven if everyone could easily develop their own applications, would that really be a good thing? Mike Fitzmaurice, Chief Evangelist & VP-North America of WEBCON, points out that low-code solutions, like those offered by WEBCON, work well in experienced hands. Tune in to hear Mike’s myth-busting takes on low-code and no-code solutions and what he sees as the realistic promise of these sorts of development tools. Tune in to learn: The distinction between low-code and no-code tools (05:40) W...
Don’t Move Slow on SLOs With Marcin Kurc, Co-founder and CEO, Nobl9
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBThe increasing complexity of software systems has made it challenging for service providers to maximize efficiency and reduce technical debt. Marcin Kurc, the Co-founder and CEO of Nobl9, claims that these companies can find help in the burgeoning market of SLOs (service-level objectives). Tune in to hear the software innovator explain why SLOs are saving service providers precious resources and helping them maintain customer satisfaction. Definitions: five 9s: “The five-9s term indicat...
Securing Communications With Fredrik Nilsson, VP Americas, Axis Communications
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe rapid advancements in camera and data storage technologies serve humanity more than simply feeding us our favorite entertainment in higher definition. To wrap up our communications series, Fredrik Nilsson, VP of the Americas for Axis Communications, stops by the show to illustrate a multitude of ways the company’s software and cameras are making the world a safer place. From detecting fires to locating the perpetrators of crimes, Axis’ technology brings their customers a greater degree o...
Removing Latency Byte by Byte With Ginna Raahauge, EVP and CIO, Zayo Group
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThink for a minute about the millions of photos, messages, and videos flying around the world every second. Behind all of that data lies a company like Zayo Group, which provides communications infrastructure. At the helm of reducing latency, securing data, and driving innovation is EVP and CIO, Ginna Raahauge. Tune in as she brings her 28 years of experience as a CIO and CTO to this insightful conversation. Tune in to learn: What is on the horizon for low latency data-center connectivity ...
Servant Leadership Drives Innovation With Rick Rioboli EVP, CTO & CIO, Comcast
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBIn the communications world, it doesn't get much bigger than Comcast. With three massive arms of the business, including NBC Universal, Comcast Cable, and Sky, Comcast touches millions of customers every day. As Comcast's EVP, CTO, and CIO, Rick Rioboli is responsible for providing excellent customer service, innovating future technologies, and curating the next generation of technical professionals. Learn more about his servant leadership style and the aggressive way Comcast is training cur...
Truly Simultaneous Viewing Experiences With Roy Reichbach, CEO, Phenix Real Time Solutions
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat is more annoying than watching the big game, texting your friends about it, and then realizing they’re ahead of you by 30 seconds? More than just being annoying, latency actually prevents certain business transactions, like remote-betting or live virtual voting, from occurring. As an avid sports fan and former NHL Board of Governors member Roy Reichbach, CEO of Phenix Real Time Solutions, immediately saw the massive potential for this company. Learn more about how the future for Phenix ...
Cultivating a Security-Centric Mindset With Dave Merkel Co-founder and CEO, Expel
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHyper-scale security detection and response master Dave “Merk” Merkel, the Co-founder and CEO of Expel, is a self-proclaimed “security-nerd.” Merk explains that staying ahead of the hackers and ransomware requires a multi-pronged strategy, including an informed C-suite, intelligent technologists, and excellent tech. Tune in to learn from Merk how every password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) matters and helps to keep you and your information safe from attackers. Tune in to learn: Mo...
Rallying Your Team Around a Common Goal With Jim Fowler, CTO of Nationwide
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOur special Financial Week coverage continues with Nationwide CTO Jim Fowler. We’re bringing this episode back from 2020 because it’s chocked full of powerful insights and wisdom that are still true today. Jim helps us understand the true meaning of “digital transformation” and just as importantly, understand the necessity of transforming company culture to be more unified and thereby impactful. Enjoy! Tune in to learn: Why taking the jobs that no one else wants will propel your career. (...
Optimizing the Customer Experience With Stacey Goodman, EVP and CIO, Prudential Financial
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBUpleveling the customer experience is a primary focus for legacy financial company, Prudential Financial. Stacey Goodman, EVP, and CIO at Prudential Financial describes what digital transformation looks like at a company with 145 years of history. She explains how her strategy for tech innovation is wed to what customers desire and delves into Prudential’s new way of thinking about team building and innovation. Enjoy this episode! Tune in to learn: About the opportunity Goodman seized by ...
Making Interviewing More Efficient With Mohit Bhende, Co-Founder and CEO of Karat
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBWill practicing for an interview increase the chance of success for software engineer candidates? Mohit “Mo” Bhende, Co-Founder and CEO of Karat, suggests that allowing candidates to redo their interviews and providing feedback leads to higher success rates. Listen in to learn how Mo’s background as an executive at Microsoft led him to create a more effective interviewing process and how Karat is working with Serena Williams to help more Black software engineers break into the industry thro...
Using AI to Better the World With Mike Betzer, CEO of Hypergiant
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBCan AI truly make the world a better place? Mike Betzer, Hypergiant's CEO, shares how Hypergiant uses AI to shore up vital infrastructure, support the US military, and more. Learn more about how the software company will sometimes create hardware solutions to show the good that AI can do. Tune in to learn: Hypergiant’s process for solving problems with AI (07:27) About the need to invest in infrastructure (11:45) How AI can help important decisions be made in real time (13:10) How AI...
Predicting the Rise of the CPO With Venture Capitalist SC Moatti, Founder of Products that Count and Managing Partner, Mighty Capital
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBWhat key factors make the tech products you use great? SC Moatti, Founder of Products That Count and Managing Partner at Mighty Capital, offers a wealth of knowledge from her experiences in the VC and tech worlds about creating fantastic products. She also shares that understanding function, design, and how to be a great leader are all a part of making an outstanding Chief Product Officer. Tune in to learn: Three measures to define what makes a great product (12:09) The characteristics of...
Making Crypto Easy To Use With Dan O’Prey, CPO of Crypto at Bakkt
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBDo people really need to be very educated about crypto? Dan O’Prey, CPO of Crypto at Bakkt, suggests that crypto education is less important than creating beneficial products that are easy to use. Listen in for more insights concerning the blockchain and crypto arenas. Tune in to learn: What Bakkt provides (04:39) How Bakkt helps people get involved with crypto (11:46) The benefits of Bitcoin and the blockchain (25:56) How banks are now leaning into crypto (34:17) IT Visionaries ...
Translations Built on Already Strong Foundations With Heather Shoemaker, CEO and Co-Founder of Language I/O
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBIs it better to build your own foundation or build upon already strong foundations? Heather Shoemaker, the CEO and Co-Founder of Language I/O, shares how her company’s tool selects the best translation engine and then supplements that service with terminology specific to each customer/company. Learn how her passion for languages led to learning to code and eventually co-founding Language I/O. Tune in to learn: How does Language I/O solve the complex reality of translating languages? (11:00...
Staking a Position on Privacy With Raj De Datta, CEO and Co-Founder of Bloomreach
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBHow much of business success is about conviction? Raj De Datta, the CEO of and Co-Founder of Bloomreach, believes very strongly that we’re in “a first-party world” and that Bloomreach is set up to thrive in this environment. Tune in as Raj shares Bloomreach’s compelling story: “Bloomreach was a rocket ship and then it was nearly dead, and… it’s a rocket ship again.” Tune in to learn: What’s Raj’s book “The Digital Seeker” about? (03:02) How does Bloomreach help design personalized custome...
Cost-Effective Customer Service Solutions With Rowan Trollope, CEO of Five9
May 26, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBCan you imagine a future where contacting customer service does not elicit a groan or sigh of despair? This is the future that CEO Rowan Trollope is creating at Five9. Their cloud-based platform integrates modern AI and machine learning to efficiently intake customer problems and match them to effective customer solutions. Saving the business world almost a quarter of a trillion dollars annually in customer service costs is the goal and hiring for intellectual curiosity is part of the soluti...