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Making Data Simple

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Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technology Leaders at IBM. Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on leadership, big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

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It's March Madness so we are revisiting a favorite topic with Nancy Hensley, founding member and advisor of Mercury/13 {Replay}

March 27, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

This is one of my favorite episodes with Nancy Hensley, when she was CMO at Stats Perform.  I've got to get back to my bracket! Money Ball is back! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, gives us the latest on data analytics in sports. If you like sports don't listen unless you have time to be entertained.   Show Notes   ·      04:09 What does Money Ball look like now? ·      07:30 Mrs Chicago's personal update ·      08:40 Fan website: The Analyst ·      11:16 Sta...

The Maverick CEO: Don Finley's Unconventional Approach to Product Development and AI

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

More AI with Don Finley, Founder of FINdustres, a leading product development agency. Don talks about fusing science, art, and technology into one.  Not your conventional CEO.  01:30 Meet Don Finley 03:50 The Midlife Crisis 06:36 FINdustries 07:02 Kilimanjaro Break 09:40 Work/Life Integration 10:30 Client Profiles 12:00 FINdustries Differentiation 13:43 The 2-min Pitch 14:58 Science, Art, plus Technology 16:34 Good to Great 18:18 Predominate Use Cases 20:06 When to Seek Help 22:...

Live Impromptu Show! Several topics: AI, shorting NVIDIA stock, and partners. At the IBM Canada Partner event.

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A live, impromptu podcast with Kevin Nugent, Data & AI Global Partner Sales @ IBM with the IBM partner community in Toronto.  A quick and fun discussion on the state of AI in the industry. 01:04 Kansas City Chiefs 01:93 Meet Kevin Nugent 02:25 Shorting Nvidia 03:25 State of the AI Business 05:520 What is watsonx 07:22 IBM's Differentiation  08:39 Again, Why IBM? 14:13 Making Money with AI  16:37 AI Skills 20:06 Go IBM Partners! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinrnugent Website: https:...

Automating data transformation and bonus! What makes a great seller, with CEO of Coalesce, Armon Petrossian {Replay}

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Let's talk data transformation and what makes a great seller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce,  Armon Petrossian.   As more companies move to the cloud the weakness in data transformation is becoming profound. 01:15 Meet Armon Petrossian 02:21 The problem in being data driven 04:28 Introducing Coalesce 07:53 Automation defined 09:56 The ETL to ELT shift 11:54 Typical customer use case 12:55 The Coalesce differentiator 16:18 Proof of value 24:39 Column metadata 25:40 Data transf...

Deep Tech Episode: Understanding Search, GenAI, RAG methodology, and vector databases with Nixon Cheaz, Engineering Lead at IBM's Experience Engine.

February 28, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Understanding Search, GenAI, RAG methodology, and vector databases with Nixon Cheaz, Engineering Lead at IBM's Experience Engine.   02:24 Meet Nixon Cheaz 04:32 Search without Google 06:35 Experience Engine 08:30 Elements of Good Search 12:46 Search Data Source 15:36 GenAI Use Cases and Vector DBs  19:40 Foundational Models? 22:07 Impact of Vector DBs 25:38 IBM Public Content DB 28:02 Use Cases 29:58 IBM Technologies 32:54 RAG 40:12 Health is Wealth LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ni...

"Beware the simple questions" - A live recording that level sets of Data Science.

February 21, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

A Data Science level set in 2024.  This episode is a live recording that talks to  Distinguished Engineers at IBM from Client Engineering, Finance, and  Research with Rachel Reinitz, Suj Perepa, and "Beware of simple questions" Darrell Reimer, respectively.  Pardon just a bit of sound quality issues.  00:16 The Field of Data Science 00:50 Meet Rachel, Suj, and Darrell 03:37 What is Data Science Today? 07:00 Data Science Skills 10:25 How has Data Science Changed 12:07 A Day in the Lif...

Be wiser than 98% of the world with this episode, continuing last week's conversation. More on GenAI, Hallucinations, RAG, Use Cases, LLMs, SLMs and costs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.

February 14, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

More on GenAI, Hallucinations, RAG, Use Cases, LLMs, SLMs and costs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  With this and the previous episode you'll be wiser on AI than 98% of the world. 00:12 Hallucinations 02:33 RAG Differentiation 06:41 Why IBM in AI 09:23 Use Cases 11:02 The GenAI Resume 13:37 watson.x  15:40 LLMs 17:51 Experience Counts 20:03 AI that Surprises 23:46 AI Skills 26:47 Switching LLMs 27:13 The Cost and...

Candid view on GenAI, Foundational Models, and LLMs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Let's go deep on GenAI, Foundational Models, and LLMs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  Get a candid view on what is happening in the industy today. 01:40 Meet Armand Ruiz 05:09 Meet John Webb 06:43 The Client Engineering Practice 07:51 GenAI 11:50 IBM's AI Approach 13:50 GenAi in the Enterprise 15:47 Where to Start? 18:10 RAG Method 19:11 IBM's Differentiation 21:25 AI Regulation 24:22 LLM versus Smaller Models Link...

21st Century Gold! Ronen Dar, Co-Founder & CTO at Run:ai, talks to 21st century gold. Why are GPUs the gold-standard choice for accelerating AI workloads?

January 31, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Ronen Dar, Co-Founder & CTO at Run:ai, talks to 21st century gold. Why are GPUs the gold-standard choice for accelerating AI workloads? Meet Ronen Dar The founding of Run:ai Tech Behind Run:ai Run:ai Differentiation GPU Basics Dealing with Model Size GPU Memory Requirements Advice for Clients New to AI 3 Ways to go with LLMs Run:ai's GTM AI Blackouts GPU Fractioning Predicting the Future Where to Reach Ronen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronen-dar/ Website: https://ww...

GenAI in Marketing! Did I make this title or GenAI? Welcome Michael Cohen, CDO and ML and AI product and marketing expert in consumer data technologies.

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

GenAI in Marketing.  Making Data Simple welcomes Michael Cohen, Chief Data Analytics Officer and ML and AI product and marketing expert in consumer data technologies.  Marketing Operations, Automated Decision Activation, Measurement and Analytics, Info Security and Privacy.  01:15 Meeting Michael Cohen 03:33 The Plus Company 08:06 Traditional Approaches to Marketing 12:03 The Future of Marketing 17:31 Data Augmentin's Role 24:46 Data Inputs 26:18 The AIOS Product 31:39 Algorithms 34...

New Year New You: Technology for Mindfulness. How to best utilize technology to your advantage.

January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Technology for Mindfulness. How to best utilize technology to your advantage. The new year is always a good idea to revisit best practices. 02:50 Re-introducing Robert Plotkin 07:04 Why Technology for Mindfulness 11:27 Tech Designed for Addiction 15:58 Techniques and Habits for Mindfulness 19:11 Time Blocking 28:37 Breaking Up Big Tasks for Reward 34:22 Hofstadter's Law 44:08 Meditation Practice 51:52 Tuning out Distractions 54:02 Social Media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertplotk...

AI Now and Business Adoption with Technologist, CEO and Co-Founder of Tribe.ai - Jaclyn Rice Nelson {Replay}

January 10, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.  This week is Part 1 -  Where we simply discuss the state of AI. 01:29 Meet Jaclyn Rice Nelson 06:03 Being learning oriented  08:22 Alphabets growth equity arm  15:30 What AI now?  User interface? 19:52 What to do with hallucinations? 27:53 B...

It's a New Year! Let's set our intention, focus on the important, and prioritize our business with Lynne Snead, Coach and Founder of Talent Evolution Systems. {Replay}

January 03, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

It's a New Year! Setting your intentions; identifying what's important, and how to prioritize in business. Additionally, harness the superpower of identifying styles. This week's episode is a replay of a highly rated episode with Lynne Snead, founder and owner of Talent Evolution Systems.  Lynne is a behavioral analyst, consultant, training specialist, speaker, coach. Lynne has a back ground in Educational Psychology, and has specialized in organizational performance for over 20 years. Lyn...

Mind blown! Meet Casper Skern Wilstrup, CEO of Abzu, inventor of QLattice, and expert on Symbolic AI.

December 27, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Mind blown!  Meet Casper Skern Wilstrup, CEO of Abzu, inventor of QLattice, and expert on Symbolic AI.  We discuss AI, science, and philosophy.  Get a drink and enjoy… 01:39 Introducing Casper Wilstrup 06:34 Abzu the Name 09:09 Abzu the Mission 12:32 Symbolic AI 22:20 Foundational Models? 24:42 The QLattice Explanation 26:33 Abzu Use Cases 30:57 More on QLattice 32:52 The Abzu Pitch 34:56 Reaching Abzu 36:10 Are We in a Simulation? 38:03 Panpsychism 🤯 43:03 For Fun LinkedIn: li...

The intersection of AI and law. Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022.

December 20, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

The intersection of AI and law.  Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022, is a legal tech expert and corporate lawyer.  Hear from one of the most widely followed legal tech voices on legal tech tools, myths, and the impact of AI. ·       01:14 Introducing Colin Levy ·       03:19 The Definition of Legal Tech ·       09:13 Legal Tech and Ecosystem ·       10:37 Law's History and Future ·       13:34 Legal Tools ...

BOLD is a super power, accomplish your goals by being BOLD with Fred Joyal {replay}

December 13, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

This week on Making Data Simple, Fred Joyal. Perhaps you've seen Fred on 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Now, he's turned marketing genius into the art of being BOLD.   Show Notes  02:20 Brand Fred Joyal  19:20 Monetization Strategy  20:58 Boldness is a Super Power  23:18 Just Show Up  26:15 Step Up with Exercises  27:00 Failure's are Steps Up, Take Another Swing 38:50 5 Steps to Lowering Anxiety  41:50 How to Better Network  Find Fred Joyal @ https://fredjoyal.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.co...

Can AI be patented? Computer Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business. Part 2 with Robert Plotkin.

December 06, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Robert Plotkin author of The Genie in the Machine and Founding Partner of Blueshift IP.  Can AI be patented?  Computer Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business.  Part 2. 00:50 Patenting an Algorithm 06:05 The Method for Patentability 13:37 Patent Files versus Approvals 16:09 Patent Costs 20:25 The Future of AI  29:28 Finding Robert Plotkin 30:58 Biggest Misconception on IP Law 32:52 Technology for Mindfulness LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/...

Can AI be patented? #MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Robert Plotkin author of The Genie in the Machine and Founding Partner of Blueshift IP.

November 29, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Robert Plotkin author of The Genie in the Machine and Founding Partner of Blueshift IP. Can AI be patented?  Computer-Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business.  Part 1. 01:29 Robert Plotkin, Patent Attorney 07:32 Arriving in the Patent Field 12:00 Coolest Invention? 14:18 Advice for Law Students 19:17 What IS a Patent?  The Process 28:57 Top Priorities 32:14 Is Patent Law Ready for AI? 37:10 The Wild West : "Grow Faster than The Damage" ...

Ed Anuff, CPO, DataStax as we disscuss the future of databases with AI and GenAI

November 22, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Back to talking Data with Ed Anuff, CPO, DataStax.  With experience at Google, Apigee, Six Apart, Vignette, Epicentric, and Wired, Ed talks the future of databases with AI and GenAI.   05:04 The Crazy life of Ed Anuff 08:12 DataStax defined 10:06 Vector Database 11:58 GenAI and RAG Pattern 18:03 DataStax Differentiation 21:39 NoSQL vs SQL 24:27 Common AI Use Cases 25:47 The Secret to ChatGPT 31:10 DataStax 2min Pitch 31:42 The Future 35:47 Bring AI to the Data LinkedIn: linkedin....

Back with Roger Premo GM IBM Corporate Strategy and Ventures: How the world has changed in a year! (Replay)

November 15, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

He's BACK!  Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures Development at IBM.  How the world has changed in a short year.  Generative AI and more!   02:29 Meet Roger Premo Take 2 05:52 A Changing World 08:18 Generative AI 12:48 Both Sides of the Story 14:22 Hybrid Cloud and AI 20:50 IBM's watsonx 25:53 What Have We Learned? 27:46 Enterprise Models 29:59 Hugging Face 31:03 IBM's Differentiation 32:23 The 2 min Bar Pitch 35:57 Three Questions 42:21 An Intentional H...

Modernizing the Data Stack, Tech in Politics, and Crypto: A Deep Dive with Rishi Kumar | Part 2

November 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Part 2: Had a fantastic chat with US Congressional Candidate and Chief Revenue Officer at nFolks Data Solutions, Rishi Kumar.  Technology and politics, what an interesting discussion.  Rishi talks modernizing the data stack, tech in politics, and crypto. 00:12 Rishi's Tech Brand 03:41 WatsonX 04:17 Modernizing a Data Stack 06:00 nfolks Differentiation 07:57 Getting Started 13:11 Common Use Cases 17:04 Tech in Politics 20:26 Crypto 26:12 Reaching Rishi 26:31 For Fun LinkedIn: linke...

Tech, Politics, and The Future: A Conversation with Rishi Kumar US Congressional Candidate and Chief Revenue Officer at nFolks Data Solutions | Part 1

November 01, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Part 1: Had a fantastic chat with US Congressional Candidate and Chief Revenue Officer at nFolks Data Solutions, Rishi Kumar.  Technology and politics, what an interesting discussion.  Rishi talks exodus from California, campaign finance, and why tech and politics go hand in hand. 02:01 Meet Rishi Kumar 03:59 Politics? 07:45 Leaving California 11:48 Where did Silicon Valley Go? 13:51 The Campaign 15:38 Why the Exodus from Silicon Valley? 18:65 Work Life Integration 21:49 Campaign Fina...

Data Science in Financial Services with Kristen McGarry, Principal Technical Lead with IBM

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Kristen McGarry is a Principal Account Technical Lead for the Financial Services Market at IBM. Based in New York City, she engages daily with the largest financial institutions globally to identify business opportunities for innovation, accelerate time to value, and operationalize new solutions across software, hardware and services offerings.  02:57 An Intro to Kristen McGarry   04:36 Why IBM? 09:25 The Attraction of Data Science 11:51 A Day in the Life of an Account Technical Leader ...

A 2-star General on the #MakingDataSimple podcast! Dianne Del Rosso, Brigadier General and VP, WW Services, IBM *Replay*

October 18, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Join us for a fantastic interview replay with Dianne Del Rosso, Brigadier General and VP, IBM. A 2-star General on the #MakingDataSimple podcast! Dianne Del Rosso, Brigadier General and VP, WW Services, IBM. Lab Services : World class consultants with certified skills providing value-based services via simple, repeatable practices, methodologies, and offerings 03:08 Meet the General 08:02 Why ditch Westpoint (twice)?! 10:10 How do you still balance the Reserves? 11:15 Do you hate Navy? ...

Unveiling SEO Expertise and Digital Insights with Sam Torres | Part 2

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Part 2 : Sam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company,  Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization.  Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytics and consumer insights data. 00:39 The Gray Dot Company 06:44 Using Data 10:18 Website Design 10:18 Website Design 13:08 Ethical Marketing 14:53 Biggest Marketing Suprises LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seo Website: https://thegray.company, https://...

Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming..

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company, Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization. Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytics and consumer insights data. 03:40 Meet Sam Torres 05:57 Marketing Platforms 07:49 Digital Consumer Intelligence 14:55 Defining Success 17:55 AIs Impact on Google 22:07 Should I Trust Sponsored Adds? 23:58 GenAI Positives LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seo Web...

Unlocking Marketing's Data-Driven Potential with Alex Makarski: From Engineer to Marketing Innovator

September 27, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Learn Marketing with engineer-turned-marketer, Alex Makarski, Founder of clickmakers.io and co-founder of measurebit.com.  Alex builds digital media buying and data consulting teams who thrive on data and innovate in the areas of data integration, attribution, data augmentation, AI/ML-aided media buying and decision making. 01:42 Meet Alex Makarski 04:38 Clickmakers.io 10:35 The Power of Modeling 11:51 Marketing Terms 13:53 Long Sales Cycles 16:36 Clickmaker's Differentiation 17:36 Hum...

Data-Driven Apartment Revolution: Unveiling Norhart's Innovation Journey | Part 2

September 20, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Welcome back to Part 2 of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep exploration of innovation in an often-overlooked domain – the world of apartments. Join us as we reconnect with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a visionary company that's turning the apartment industry upside down through data-driven technologies and efficiency strategies. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, starting with Norhart's unique differentiation at 00:12. Discover the technology breakthrou...

Data-Driven Apartment Innovation: A Conversation with Mike Kaeding | Part 1

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Join us for Part 1 of our podcast series, where we embark on an exploration of innovation in apartment design and management through the lens of data. Meet Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a visionary company that's reshaping the apartment industry by incorporating data-driven technologies and efficiency strategies from other sectors. In this episode, we dive deep into Mike's remarkable journey, commencing at 02:01. Discover how he transformed challenges into opportunities, unveiling the conce...

Navigating Digital Transformation: Insights from Bob McDonald | Part 2

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome back to the second installment of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep dive into the realm of digital transformation. Join us in another engaging conversation with Bob McDonald, the driving force behind digital transformation and CRM Experience at IBM. In this episode, we delve even further into Bob's invaluable insights on reinventing enterprises through digital transformation. Buckle up as we explore a plethora of intriguing topics that hold the key to succes...

Decoding Digital Transformation: Insights from Bob McDonald, CRM Expert at IBM | Part 1

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

"Welcome to Part 1 of an insightful podcast series where we delve into the dynamic world of digital transformation. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob McDonald, CRM Experience at IBM, who doesn't just discuss digital transformation – he's living it. In this episode, we unveil Bob's unique perspective on reinventing the enterprise. Starting with the core concept, we explore what digital transformation truly means. With Bob's wealth of experience, we journey th...

Cracking the AI Code: ROI, Challenges, and Insights with Luke Arrigoni | Part 2

August 24, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Part 2 : Back with more on Artificial Intelligence - ROI, biggestblockers, and lessons learned with Luke Arrigoni, Chief ExecutiveOfficer at Arricor. 00:40 Being a top entrepreneur 01:10 The practical AI problem 04:09 The AI ROI 06:57 Engagement wins 09:21 Not made here 10:35 Keeping top talent 12:18 The future is weirder than you think 14:06 AI's biggest blocker 16:03 Lessons learned 21:35 For fun Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a visionary in the AI field. Conn...

Exploring Generative AI, Vision AI, and NLP with Luke Arrigoni | Part 1

August 16, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

"Insights from Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Arricor, on AI Innovations and Business Impact" Description: Welcome to an enlightening episode of our podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of Generative AI, Vision AI, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with the esteemed Luke Arrigoni. In this Part 1 interview, Luke, Chief Executive Officer at Arricor, takes us on a journey through AI's transformative potential. Discover the minds behind AI advancements as we delve into topics like facial r...

The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM

August 09, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM.  Come for social responsibility in reskilling the world, stay for lessons in being mindful and being kind to yourself. 02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros  05:21 Your personal why? 07:16 Reskilling 11:41 The skills problem to solve 18:44 Measuring success 20:07 Primary areas of reskilling 23:02 Program selection criteria 26:31 The Mindful Response 37:30 Avoiding burnout LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuhe...

How the world has changed in a short year! Back on with Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures IBM

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

He's BACK!  Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures Development at IBM.  How the world has changed in a short year.  Generative AI and more!   02:29 Meet Roger Premo Take 2 05:52 A Changing World 08:18 Generative AI 12:48 Both Sides of the Story 14:22 Hybrid Cloud and AI 20:50 IBM's watsonx 25:53 What Have We Learned? 27:46 Enterprise Models 29:59 Hugging Face 31:03 IBM's Differentiation 32:23 The 2 min Bar Pitch 35:57 Three Questions 42:21 An Intentional H...

How the world has changed in a short year! Back on with Roger Premo, General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Development at IBM

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

He's BACK!  Roger Premo, General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Development at IBM.  How the world has changed in a short year.  Generative AI and more!   02:29 Meet Roger Premo Take 2 05:52 A Changing World 08:18 Generative AI 12:48 Both Sides of the Story 14:22 Hybrid Cloud and AI 20:50 IBM's watsonx 25:53 What Have We Learned? 27:46 Enterprise Models 29:59 Hugging Face 31:03 IBM's Differentiation 32:23 The 2 min Bar Pitch 35:57 Three Questions 42:21 An Intentional Hybrid Clo...

The art and science of storytelling with Vinca LeFleur - Part 2 {Replay}

July 26, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Part 2 : Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "It all starts with the ideas and content" - Vinca 00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation 04:14 Speech gotchas 07:29 Knowing when you have a hit 09:39 How much is delivery 11:53 GOAT speech Bobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC0 14:49 Gettysburg case study 17:11 ChatGPT? 20:26 Mental cups 26:55 West Wing Writers 31:51 Chief 34:30 Book r...

Unveiling the Power of AI and watsonx: In-Depth Conversations with Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research

July 19, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology.  AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx Welcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've always been curious about...

Data Empowerment Unleashed: The Making Data Simple Podcast with Carolyn Ward

July 12, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Welcome to the Making Data Simple Podcast, where we delve into the world of data empowerment and healthcare innovation with esteemed guest Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health. Join us as we explore the transformative power of a modern API platform, ensuring simple and secure access to actionable patient data. Dive deep into discussions on patient engagement, the significance of healthcare interoperability, the role of AI in health data management, and the pressing ...

Yuval Bachar, founder/CEO of ECL: Exploring the Future of Data Centers, Edge Technology, and AI-Driven Infrastructure Innovations

July 05, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast.  Meet Yuval Bachar, leader in data infrastructure and founder/CEO of ECL.  Yuval is recognized as a top influencer in data centers and Edge technology. His work focuses on self-healing data centers with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, predictive maintenance and hardware quality control.  02:15 Meet Yuval Bachar 05:07 Starting a Company over Covid 06:33 Where does Edge come in? 08:06 The Hydrogen Data Center 12:24 Hydrogen as the Secret Sauce? 15:01...

Part 2. "Anything that is easy to explain can't be novel" - Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI

June 28, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Part 2.  "Anything that is easy to explain can't be novel" - Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.   00:28 Learn about Tribe AI 07:46 Targeting enterprise clients 10:21 Use cases 13:40 Tribe AI's methodology  17:18 Coalition 21:18 Finding companies to invest in 26:05 Founder first 29:06 A day in the life 31:11...

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Future with Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI (part 1)

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.  This week is Part ! Where we simply discuss the state of AI. 01:29 Meet Jaclyn Rice Nelson 06:03 Being learning oriented 08:22 Alphabets growth equity arm 15:30 What AI now?  User interface? 19:52 What to do with hallucinations? 27:53 Business...

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Future with Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe.AI (part 1)

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.  This week is Part ! Where we simply discuss the state of AI. 01:29 Meet Jaclyn Rice Nelson 06:03 Being learning oriented 08:22 Alphabets growth equity arm 15:30 What AI now?  User interface? 19:52 What to do with hallucinations? 27:53 Business...

What will I say about technology when I'm 97? A "storycorp" style interview with my buddy's grandmother, 97 year old Nannie Ryals.

June 14, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Listeners, I'm excited to share this episode with you.  I had the pleasure to interview my buddy's 97 year old grandmother.  It was fascinating to hear from her first hand, and it gives me perspective on how technology changes.  What will I be saying about technology when I'm 97? Will I say "hey kids, I remember the before times... before ChatGPT" I needed levity for a simpler time. Meet Maxine Ryals, Grandmother, Life Coach, Continuous Learner, at 97.  ….Talk to the people that matter befo...

ChatGPT drives vegan business - Sam Tucker CEO of VegCatalyst {replay}

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

ChatGPT and great businesses leveraging the capability...  Meet Sam Tucker the CEO of VegCatalyst. Vegan businesses and animal rights, Sam is living his values. 03:12 Meet Sam Tucker 08:35 Investor Pitch 11:33 GTM & Use Case 14:21 The Technology 16:11 Secret Sauce 16:48 ChatGPT 24:30 Competitors? 25:36 VegCatalyst Current Status 27:05 Is ChatGPT all that? LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-tucker-vegan Website: vegancreativecompass.com/, https://vegcatalyst.com/ Want to be featured as a...

Chief Analytics Officer at Mode, Benn Stancil on Leadership, Analytics, and Gratitude {Replay}

May 31, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. This week on Making Data Simple, we have Benn Stancil, Chief Analytics Officer + Founder @ Mode. Benn is an accomplished data analyst with deep exp...

AI-driven Coaching and Change Management with Dima Syrotkin, CEO of Pandatron {Replay}

May 24, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

This week on Making Data Simple, we have Dima Syrotkin, founder of Pandatron.  Dima Syrotkin is the CEO of Pandatron and a PhD researcher at Aalto University in Helsinki. With clients like SAP, Universal Pictures & Skanska, Pandatron is a startup that supports change management. They do it by scaling AI-driven coaching 1-on-1s to every manager, which also allows them to measure change. Show Notes 1:49 – Dima’s history 5:35 – Where does the coaching come in? 16:39 – Have you ever had a ca...

ChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet, but personal.ai is AI that's personally yours. Meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI

May 17, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

ChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet but personal.ai is AI that's personally yours.  Meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, focused on empowering every individual with an AI extension of their memory. 01:35 Meet Suman Kanuganti 05:57 Starting Aira, addressing needs of the blind 11:41 Bigger dreams - what would Larry do? 16:27 ChatGPT… ok we've said it 17:57 Introducing Personal.ai 26:34 Using Personal.ai 31:23 Innovative use cases 33:57 Now it gets crazy 38:43 It's FREE… to s...

"I'm getting a SodaStream!" Sustainability Part 2

May 10, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Part 2 on Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader Sustainability, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer.  I guess I need to get a SodaStream.   00:35 Forms of sustainability 10:00 Intelligent supply chain 13:51 A low carbon future 17:27 The sustainability pitch 23:27 More info 25:08 For fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroder Website: https://www.ibm.com/sustainability, IBM Impact Report,  Want to be featured as a ...

Sustainability, Net 0, and Environmental Stewardship. Let's get green - like the Hulk! Part 1

May 03, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

We're getting Green and talking Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader, Sustainability IBM, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer, IBM.  Part 1 ·      01:29 What is sustainability ·      04:42 Meet Klaus Roder, Becky Morones ·      08:25 What is taking so long? ·      11:46 Net 0 ·      15:04 IBM sustainability use cases ·      22:09 Environmental stewardship defined LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroder Website: htt...

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