Alon Peleg is the COO of aiOla, an AI speech technology that helps businesses streamline inspections. On a previous episode, we already had aiOla’s co-founder & CEO Amir Haramaty as a guest, and we discussed the evolution of speech technology in transforming enterprise operations. In this episode with Alon, we talk more practically about driving re…

Sateesh Seetharamiah is the CEO of EdgeVerve, an Infosys company that's leading in the development of digital platforms. In this episode, we discuss platform-centric digital strategies and how a platform-centric strategy can help a business unlock growth and drive innovation. We talk more broadly about the key features of a platform-centric strateg…

Radhika Dutt is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive, as well as the author of the book Radical Product Thinking. In this second conversation with Radhika, we revisit some of the points & issues raised in the original episode by talking about responsible development of both physical and digital products. We discuss the opioid epidemic…

Mateo Zimmermann is the Investment Manager at Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of leading sustainable construction materials and solutions company Cemex. In this episode, we talk about the state of technology literacy, define the technology quotient gap and discuss how to bridge it in the construction industry.…

Chris Cooney is the Head of Developer Advocacy for Coralogix, a SaaS observability platform that analyzes logs, metrics, and security data in real time. In this episode, Chris returns to the podcast to discuss the modern state of agile. We talk about the difference between Agile versus agile and the conflicts that arise here, as well as the current…

Alex Heublein is the president of the US division of the IT innovation and digital transformation accelerator Netsurit. In this episode, we explore how we can protect ourselves from the more and more advanced cyber security risks, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses that are often more heavily affected by cyber attacks. We also e…

Tony Bailey is the EVP at InterVision, as well as an industry leader with over 25 years of experience in cloud and hybrid go-to-market strategies, SaaS sales and marketing, scaling sales organizations and acquisition integration. In this episode, we discuss the importance of data modernization in legacy environments. We break down some main strateg…

Michael Greenberg is the founder & CEO of 3rd Brain Digital Operations & Automation, a consultancy that helps businesses achieve explosive growth through cutting-edge digital operations, automation, and AI implementation. In this episode, we talk about tactical AI and how it's shaping the future of work. We break down use cases and business areas w…

Jason Monberg has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, and is currently the CEO of respected digital product development firm and consultancy Presence. In this episode, we discuss how to adapt to constant technology shifts in order to endure market value. Jason shares the top lessons from his 25+ years of experience in the industry, hi…

Radhika Dutt is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive, as well as the author of the book Radical Product Thinking. In this episode, Radhika tells us more about her book and the idea behind radical product thinking, while sharing real-life examples of radical product thinking in action. We also discuss product diseases, digital pollutio…

Kevin Dean is the CEO & Founder of the HubSpot Elite Solution Partner agency ManoByte. In this episode, we talk about how to best prepare your business for the impact caused by generative AI. We explain what GenAI readiness means and talk about the biggest challenges to being prepared. Kevin also shares what he's most excited about when it comes to…

Brian Fitzpatrick is the CEO and chairman of Qredible, the world's first enterprise quality management ecosystem that's purpose built for high risk industries. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of digital transformation and how businesses can successfully keep up with it. We also talk about Blue Ocean strategies and end the conversation on …

Nicholas Samstag is a clinical psychologist and the host of the Mental Health In Business podcast. In this episode, we discuss family dynamics in businesses and organizations. We explore the psychological implications of these dynamics for leaders and their impact on hiring. We also discuss the changes with remote work, and Nicholas shares his thou…

Mike Connell is the chief operating officer at the science focused digital transformation consultancy Enthought. In a previous episode with Enthought's Alex Chabot-Leclerc, we discussed unlocking the potential of AI in R&D. In this episode with Mike, we talk about digital DNA, how it relates to and differs from digital strategy, what a healthy digi…

Roberto Alvarez is the Chief Revenue Officer at Vectary, an interactive 3D design solution for businesses. In this episode, we discuss how to promote and boost collaboration at a company with the help of 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. We also talk about spatial computing and differentiate that from 3D design, as well as di…

Chris Cooney is the Head of Developer Advocacy for Coralogix, a SaaS observability platform that analyzes logs, metrics, and security data in real time. In this episode, we talk about data observability and how it helps enable digital transformation. We discuss why it's important to prioritize observability from the start, how to optimize observabi…

Dave Burrill is the CIO of the IT services firm Bridging Business & IT, with over 33 years of experience in the tech landscape. In this episode, we discuss the importance of good communication between business and IT, and how to master master communication on projects in the digital world. We break down what good communication looks like in practic…

Charles Cormier is an entrepreneur, founder, CEO at TopLeads & PodPire.com, as well as the host of the CEO Wisdom Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the key role of mindset in successful entrepreneurship, with Charles sharing his own experiences & lessons learned from being an entrepreneur. We discuss the importance of being smart, the correla…

Alma Kondili is an innovative digital leader with over 15 years of experience in driving change within the financial services and startup sectors. In this episode, we discuss how doing digital transformation right is a prerequisite for success with AI adoption and transformation. We talk about the high failure rate of digitization initiatives and h…

Chris Heard is the CEO of Olive Technologies, providers of an AI powered platform that streamlines supply chain management software selection. We have an interesting topic for you today, namely - how sales software inevitably entails a biased approach to buying software. We discuss the impact of the halo effect, and what we should do to empower use…

Marc Lustig is the Transformation Leadership Coach at the professional training & coaching firm Scaled Intent Leadership. In this episode, we explore what is actually changing in a true agile transformation, beginning with Marc sharing his own experience with agile. We discuss the concept of the learning organization and the responsibilities of lea…

Austin Reed is a seasoned digital nomad with eight plus years of experience, as well as the co-founder and automation expert at Horizon Dev LLC. In this episode, we discuss the importance of cultivating a strong mindset in order to stay resilient while also staying at the forefront of innovation. Austin shares tips and tricks for having a strong mi…

Tim Brackney is the CEO of Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm dedicated to reshaping the accounting and advisory landscape. In this episode, we talk about overcoming technology deficits in the financial services sector. We discuss why this sector often lags behind in technology adoption, the paradox of talent deficit, the i…

Jen Swanson is the founder and CEO of Tuckpoint Advisory Group, a collective of digital transformation experts that are helping world class organizations with their transformation initiatives. In this episode, we discuss how to get a high return with a low investment from digital transformation initiatives. We highlight the importance of such conve…

Edward Tsinovoi is the co-founder and CEO of IO River, the first comprehensive platform designed for managing multiple edge platforms. In this episode, we talk about the next wave of internet infrastructure, focusing on the essential role of content delivery networks and how they have been evolving. We discuss why this evolution is important for th…

Eric Siegel is a former Columbia professor, leading ML consultant & author of The AI Playbook, and Greg Kihlstrom is a CX and marketing technology transformation consultant, author & keynote speaker, as well as the host of The Agile Brand. In this episode, Eric and Greg return to the podcast to discuss how tapping into agile principles would enable…

Wessel van der Pal is the co-founder and tech lead at the design and development agency take it_. In this episode, we discuss headless content management systems and how they can help businesses streamline all of their digital transformation and digital strategy efforts. We focus more on the business aspects of headless CMS rather than on the techn…

Rick Yvanovich holds numerous credentials and qualifications in business management, and he's also the founder of the professional services firm TRG International, as well as the author of Business as Unusual: How To Thrive In The New Renaissance. In our second conversation, Rick turns the tables on Tim and interviews him about his own personal and…

Jonathan Gottfried is the co-founder of Major League Hacking, as well as the podcast host of the State of Developer Education podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of developer education in today's highly volatile digital world. We talk about the evolution of developer education, the impact of (generative) AI, as well as the role of h…

Kimberly Eubank is a keynote speaker, advisor, coach and leading expert on digital transformation, as well as the Chief Digital Information Officer at Big Ass Fans. In this episode, we talk about the importance of embracing and planning for change, focusing on Kimberly’s Ready for Change framework and how it can help companies and organizations suc…

Stephany Lapierre is the founder and CEO of the leading supplier data foundation platform TealBook. In this episode, we discuss how the innovation in artificial intelligence can be leveraged to turn uncertainty into opportunity in the supply chain sector. We talk about the opportunities AI brings to procurement & the supply chain, as well as the ch…

Matthew Kleiman is the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems as well as the author of the recently released book Work Done Right. In our second conversation with Matthew, we talk about making use of artificial intelligence, and in particular large language models, without falling for the hype surrounding these technologies. We revisit the c…

Anton Skornyakov is a holder of the esteemed certified Scrum Trainer certification, co-founder and managing director of Agile Coach and author of The Art of Slicing Work: How to Navigate Unpredictable Projects. In this episode, Anton breaks down the concept of slicing work and how it can benefit businesses and organizations. He shares numerous tips…

Greg Brooks is the Chief Marketing Officer at the data-driven SEO and link building agency SearchTides. In this episode, we talk about the future of search engine marketing and optimization in a digital landscape driven by artificial intelligence. We take a look at the state of SEO before the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, what has cha…

Franz Karlsberger is the CEO of the developer focused open-source application delivery and hosting platform amazee.io. In this episode, we talk about navigating the challenges of building a successful business based on open-source technologies, with Franz sharing his first-hand experiences of leading amazee.io as well as his tips for making sense o…

Nikola Mrkšić is one of the masterminds behind Apple's digital assistant Siri, as well as the CEO and co-founder of PolyAI. In this episode, we speak about winning (back) trust in the age of artificial intelligence. We discuss the importance of trust for effective customer relationships, as well as look at the bigger picture with regards to the ove…

Andrej Safundzic is the CEO and co-founder of Lumos, an advanced SaaS management and identity governance platform. In this episode, we discuss the APPocalypse, that is, the overabundance of digital tools and applications. We start with some history and how we got to this sprawl of apps, before moving on to discussing the impacts it has on both busi…

Eric Siegel is a former Columbia professor, leading ML consultant and author of The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment, which has just recently been released. In this episode, we talk about whether or not we're headed towards an AI winter and what implications this would have for the future of innovation in artificia…

Cody Schneider is the co-founder of the AI SEO content engine DraftHorse AI, and of an advanced AI writer engine for podcasters, Swell AI. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate career pivots through disruption and volatility, and Cody shares some of his personal experience with needing to make a sudden shift in his career. Links & mentions…

Lisa Carlin is a strategy execution specialist and scale up mentor, as well as co-founder of FutureBuilders Group, a network of Organizational Development specialists. In this episode, we talk about designing successful strategies and building internal communities to drive change with significant benefits and as little upheaval as possible to the p…

Jack Skeels is an award-winning executive, frequent keynote speaker and published thought leader, the CEO & founder of AgencyAgile, and the author of the recently published book Unmanaged. In this episode, we break down the concept of unmanaging, exploring how it differs from traditional management approaches and in what ways it resembles the agile…

Matthew Kleiman is the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems as well as the author of the recently released book Work Done Right. In this episode, we talk about some of the key lessons and takeaways from Matthew's book, covering topics such as systems thinking and how it differs from systems engineering, the issues with having to do rework …

Amir Haramaty is the CEO and co-founder of aiOla, an AI speech technology that helps businesses streamline inspections. In this episode, we discuss how the evolution in AI speech technology is transforming enterprise operations. We talk about the real-life applications of benefits of streamlined speech technology, and Amir shares the story of aiOla…

Eric Holtzclaw is the founding partner and chief strategist of the full-service B2B marketing firm Liger. In this episode, we explore the modern-day marketing maze and how to best navigate it. We focus particularly on content marketing; on the core values, mission and vision of a brand; and on the abundance of MarTech available, as well as the chan…

Alex Chabot-Leclerc is the Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at Enthought, a science-focused digital transformation consultancy. In this episode, we discuss how the field of research and development (R&D) can tap into the power of new AI technologies in order to stay on the cutting edge of innovation. We focus primarily on how R&D …

Oliver Davies is a software developer and consultant with 16 years of professional Drupal development experience, including working on drupal.org for the Drupal Association and being an Acquia Triple Certified Drupal Expert. In this episode, we make the business case for test-driven development (TDD) and automated software testing, exploring why no…

Emily Yorgey is a UX/UI designer at Modulous, a modern technology platform which aids in streamlining construction projects. In this episode, we dive into the importance of intentional UX design in the current digital age which is dominated by persuasive and manipulative tech, drawing key insights from Emily's great article "How to build intentiona…

Greg Kihlstrom is a customer experience and marketing technology transformation consultant, author, and keynote speaker, as well as the host of The Agile Brand podcast. In this episode, we talk about continuous improvement of AI and customer experience. We break down the concept of AI maturity and discuss how agility goes hand in hand with continuo…

Jan Pilhar is the Executive Director at IBM iX DACH and Co-Leader of their Digital Advisory Practice DACH. In this episode, we talk about unlocking the power of AI for business-wide transformation, focusing more on the possibilities & challenges for larger enterprises versus small/medium businesses. One of the key points in the discussion is also t…

Nick Petroski is the founder of Promethean Research, a boutique consultancy which helps digital agencies grow more reliably with higher margins and simpler operations. In this episode, we discuss how generative AI and large language models are impacting digital agencies. We cover why and how the decline in agency growth started and how the explosio…