Each week we bring together a broad roster of technology luminaries, business and thought leaders from a wide range of software companies and startups. Each guest will have their time in the spotlight during a fun, casual interview session with the hosts Kimberly Lantis and America Guerrero, who are often joined by other folks at Encora as co-hosts. dojo.live is a lively, informative, informal and fun conversation and is the perfect way to get to know and learn from the community’s movers an ...
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In this "Behind the Booth at GBTA 2024" segment, travel industry expert Todd Arthur, Senior Vice President, North America Agency, Americas Delivery and Global Corporate Solutions at Sabre Corporation, discusses: The basics of New Distribution Capability (NDC) and its revolutionary impact on content distribution in the airline industry, enabling mor…
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On this dojo.live show we will be talking about "How can loyalty and rewards and recognition companies add travel capabilities to their points programs without building a custom solution?" with Nowell Outlaw, CEO @ Switchfly. You can check out all the shows here: www.dojo.live/interviews/ #technology #culture #innovation #dojolive #Travel #Loyalty…
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In this series we are speaking about how a variety of companies in the Travel & Hospitality industry have embraced the use of AI technologies in both their internal operations and in the creation of their products. In the second episode, hospitality expert David Chestler and Data and Analytics expert Nagaraj Sastry are discussing: Why the Hospitali…
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Workforce travel is evolving: Discover innovative solutions reshaping the mobilization of workforce crews. Trevor’s vision and strategy guides the dynamic growth of LodgeLink, a Black Diamond Group business. Under his leadership, LodgeLink merges a deep understanding of remote workforce accommodation and transportation solutions and the technology …
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How can companies gain a competitive advantage by seeing how competitors grow, retain & engage with their users? Idan Vakrat is a seasoned product and tech leader who oversees Watchful strategy and delivery of products, including engineering, product management, design, and analytics. Before joining Watchful, he was a Group Product Manager at Googl…
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All you need to know in order to traverse AI implementation, including who is responsible for the implementation of AI technology within an organization, how to determine which AI technologies to implement and where, how to "sell" AI within an organization and as a B2B solution and the importance of tracking KPIs and iteration for future road mappi…
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What strategies can you employ for post-implementation, including gaining valuable customer feedback and making informed decisions on road mapping and potential pivots in the AI strategy? President, ProVision Partners International [Linkedin Link] David Chestler is recognized as an icon of the global hospitality and travel industry, having forged a…
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How can authentic cultural experiences like artisan workshops redefine and enrich travel? Rana Saad is an entrepreneur and innovator connecting cultures through technology. Rana Saad is the founder of Tuzmo – a startup that helps travelers and tourists find authentic, local artisans. He is a former Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House.…
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How can organizations improve their app usage, entitlements, and spending? Andrej Safundzic is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Lumos, the game-changing access management platform that has transformed the software spend landscape. Under his leadership, Lumos has pioneered innovative solutions for businesses, automating access requests, enforcing…
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After the worthwhile process of empathizing, defining the problem, ideating, and prototyping it's time to implement your AI solution. Should you build or buy? What implementation challenges can you expect and how can you overcome them? What are some real-world examples of AI implementation in the hospitality industry? David Chestler - President, Pr…
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How are developers weaving genAI models into their business workflows? Viren is the co-founder and co-CTO at enterprise microservices and application orchestration platform Orkes. He is also one of the creators for Netflix Conductor, an open-source microservices and workflow orchestration engine, used by hundreds of enterprises and Fortune 100 comp…
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While the travel industry was an early adopter of subscription revenue (shoutout to timeshares!), buying preferences are changing. How can the industry meet travelers where they are in terms of "how to buy"? John Sarver is a seasoned Executive Consultant & Innovation Strategist at Expeed Software and Saaslogic, and has a robust military foundation …
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How can hotels offer their guests incredible travel experiences and activities? Fran is the co-founder of Turneo, the global experience commerce platform. Turneo enables hotels to launch their own experience stores and deliver unforgettable experiences to their guests, in a matter of minutes. With Turneo, travel brands can create and manage their o…
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How can banks, airlines, and hotels fix their broken loyalty programs in the wake of excess elite status, credit card perks, and outstanding loyalty points? As the Founder & CEO of Odynn, John Taylor Garner is on a mission to revolutionize the loyalty and awards industry by using machine learning to help users earn and redeem their points and miles…
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From Overwhelming to Overcoming: Strategies for AI Adoption with Design Led Thinking – [Segment 2/5]
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With such a wide range of AI technologies and applications available, how can organizations avoid the risky behavior of "AI-washing?" And how can Design Led Thinking be used to discover the AI trends that truly align with your business goals and objectives? David Chestler - President, ProVision Partners International [Linkedin Link] David Chestler …
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How are paradigm shifts in data, privacy and regulation changing the landscape for marketing and personalization? Stephanie grew up in a small village in England, which ignited her early passion for the power of travel to drive individual and collective evolution. She studied MA Economics at Cambridge which amplified her foundational belief in the …
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How can you find reputable non-emergency healthcare services when you're traveling to a different country? Dana Le is the Founder & CEO of Wander Health, a medical concierge startup that connects travelers while abroad to vetted, English-speaking urgent care doctors. She previously was on the Founding Team and Head of Operations at KidsX, one of th…
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With nearly every hospitality organization discussing the implementation of AI-powered technology in 2024, is the AI revolution really needed? And if so, how can organizations best use the wide range of AI technologies for each of their business goals and objectives? President, ProVision Partners International [Linkedin Link] David Chestler is reco…
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How can Online Travel Companies navigate the future stay with innovation and ease? Marvel Puri is a passionate Travel and Hospitality executive with a tech heartbeat and entrepreneurial spirit. He has a history of navigating a unique intersection of travel, technology, and entrepreneurship. Marvel co-founded Vervotech, an award-winning technology c…
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How can the travel industry use AI to reduce carbon emissions? And what is the role of AI and Generative AI in the Travel Tech of the future? Samar Khan, Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at TripAI Technologies, has more than 20 years of broad experience in developing and delivering mission critical software in multiple industries. This experi…
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With more than four decades of experience under his belt, Norm Rose, former President of Travel Tech Consulting, shares his firsthand knowledge of how the arrival of the internet, the use of the first online booking tools, mobile, blockchain and more, have altered – and will continue to alter - the global travel industry.…
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How can tech leaders “be more strategic?" Andrew Bartlow has 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries. He is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations,” has a master’s degree from the top program in his …
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How can SaaS businesses take advantage of next-level monetization strategies like embedded finance? Brandon Zorner currently serves as Chief Sales Officer for Exact Payments, an embedded payments provider that enables SaaS businesses to monetize payments through its turnkey PayFac-as-a-Service solution. With over a decade of experience in the finte…
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How could emerging technologies transform group trips and event discovery? Jason van Esso is a visionary entrepreneur and leader, dedicated to transforming the travel and entertainment sectors for a contemporary audience. As the Founder & CEO of Crewfare, Jason has pioneered a groundbreaking travel-technology platform that offers a fully integrated…
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How to navigate in the complex environment of the Hospitality Technology ecosystem? Ira Vouk is the acclaimed author of top industry publications “Revenue Management Made Easy” and “Hospitality 2.0” and the originator of the first in the industry online learning course on hospitality technology. Ira is a hospitality consultant and tech innovator wh…
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How can travel companies better understand the Gen Z traveler and therefore better influence them into using their goods and services? Kathia Alexander is a Mexican American Industrial Design Engineer and Product Designer at Encora with over 4 years of experience in the software industry. She has collaborated on more than 15 digital products, varyi…
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How can the hospitality industry improve direct sales results without compromised margins and compete with OTA giants? Marcelo Bicudo, founder and CEO of Travel Cash. Our discussion revolves around the direct booking strategy dilemma, specifically focusing on the choice between cashback and discounts for hotels. Marcelo shares his background in the…
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How to travel with just a backpack and connect with the local community? Madison Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Mount where she is on a mission to change the way we travel. She encourages travelers to go with just a backpack and rent everything they need in destination from locals. She’s rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she’s won th…
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How can no-code make it easier for people to create and drive more innovation? We had an interview with Josh Haas, co-CEO of Bubble, a no-code platform. Josh talks about his background in technology, the mission of Bubble to empower non-technical individuals to build software without code, and the platform’s focus on general-purpose building for we…
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How can biometric authentication redefine online transactions and user experiences for retailers? View the full video interview here. Deepak Jain has built transformational businesses and products in the NFC payments, neobanking, blockchain and cross border payment spaces, resulting in multiple successful exits. His most recent venture, Wink, is a …
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How does striking a balance between revolution and evolution increase the success rate for startups? View the full video interview here. Shreesha Ramdas is an entrepreneurial executive with a track record of launching and growing products in competitive markets, general management experience in product development, Growth Hacking, and go-to-market …
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How can B2B SaaS businesses create profitable pricing strategies? View the full video interview here. Dan Balcauski is the founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility, based in Austin, TX. He focuses on helping high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. Over his career, he has worked in both B2C and B2B co…
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View the full video interview here. How does the metaverse redefine brand realities and drive customer engagement by providing immersive and interactive platforms that transcend conventional marketing methods? Yonatan Raz-Fridman is a visionary entrepreneur, technology executive, and the co-founder and CEO of Supersocial, a leading metaverse compan…
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Will blockchain and AI be forced, but useful, to human beings? View the full video interview here. Bruno Ver, Co-Founder and CEO of Niftify, is drawn to entrepreneurship for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, he loves the idea of being his own boss and having control over his career. He is excited by the prospect of creating something from s…
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How can AI lead to profitable product sales, process efficiency, and higher customer satisfaction? View the full video interview here. Lori Schafer is a senior software executive and entrepreneur with 30+ years in technology, analytics (Predictive, AI, Generative AI), Ecommerce, consumer products branding, and retail merchandising and marketing.…
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With layoffs and bank closures, is Silicon Valley facing a meltdown? View the full video interview here. Scott Stuart is the CEO of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). TMA is a global nonprofit organization of nearly 10,000 turnaround and corporate renewal professionals. With 50+ chapters worldwide, TMA members are a professional community…
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Why does Prolific Machines exist? How can cultured meat help us save the natural world? View the full video interview here. Deniz Kent is a mission-driven scientist passionate about growing meat without killing animals, making healthcare affordable, and becoming a multi-planetary species. He co-founded Prolific Machines to help address all three of…
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How can ML technology help manage insane volumes of data and keep cloud costs in check? View the full video interview here. Barzan has spent the last 15 years of his career on statistical and machine learning techniques for building smarter, faster, more scalable data-intensive systems. He is an entrepreneur, researcher, and professor.…
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Who is behind the security breaches we read about, what are the motives, and what does this look like? Why do breaches keep happening and what can companies do about it? View the full video interview here. Bryson is the Founder of SCYTHE, a start-up building a next generation threat emulation platform, and GRIMM, a cybersecurity consultancy, and Co…
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How is AI ushering in a new era of online grocery adoption and transforming the way retailers interact with customers? View the full video interview here. Henry Michaelson is the Co-Founder and the Chief Technology Officer of Halla. Throughout his tenure as CTO, Henry has played a pivotal role in Halla’s growth and success. He spearheaded the devel…
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Real-World, AI-Based Digital Diagnostic Solutions for Human, Veterinary and Environmental Clinics and Labs
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How can AI image analysis combined with digital workflows impact the lives of people, pets and the environment? View the full video interview here. Mr. Cahoon is a serial entrepreneur that earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Brigham Young University. For the past seven years he’s helped launch Techcyte working on ever…
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What proven techniques exist to transform team performance? Scott Weiner, leading NeuEon’s Transformation Practice, is a recognized authority in driving high performance and strategic change across various industries. View the full video interview here. With 30 years of leadership experience in roles such as CEO, CTO, and VP in technology, in healt…
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How to reap the rewards of evolving Web3 technologies with the extraordinary possibilities of tokenization. View the full video interview here. Dan Schmerin is an operating executive, investor, and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy, and public policy. He is the Co-Founder and President of Metaversal, a Web3-nat…
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How can optical-AI tech improve security and trust while linking the digital and physical worlds without harming physical asset integrity? View the full video interview here. The discussion revolves around the topic of the digital world and its connection to the physical world. Aethelion is a company that uses fingerprinting technology to identify …
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How can AI/Machine-Learning accelerate the discovery of new biomedical insights with high therapeutic application potential? View the full video interview here. This interview features Eddie Moler, the VP of Data Science at Juvenile Therapeutics, discussing the role of AI and machine learning in the discovery of biologic therapeutics. Moler explain…
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How are security robots changing the landscape of public safety? View the full video interview here. Bill Santana Lee discusses the rise of friendly robots and explains that Night Scope aims to address the problem of crime and its negative economic impact by providing robotic solutions for public safety and security. Lee emphasizes the lack of fede…
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How can we unleash AI's potential to transform the circular economy for a greener tomorrow? View the full video interview here. Summary Madhav Khurana, the head of data science and analytics at Rebuy, discusses the role of AI in sustainability. Rebuy is a used products marketplace that aims to combat overconsumption and waste by revolutionizing the…
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How do soft skills impact the future of hospitality management? Can the recognition and appreciation of soft skills challenge the focus on monetary gain and potentially question the principles of capitalism? View the full video interview here. Adrian Marquez is the founder of a company called Agaru. The episode focuses on helping talent rise in the…
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How will AI transform businesses? What are people trying and what are the difficulties? View the full video interview here. Debarghya Das, the founding engineer of Gleam, discusses building AI for enterprise. He shares his background, passion for technology, and his transition from working at Google to joining Gleam. Gleam aims to solve the problem…
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What is Optimization and how does it relate to AI and Data Science? What kinds of applications is Optimization used for and what skills are needed to apply it successfully? View the full video interview here. Dr. Irv Lustig, the optimization principal at Princeton Consultants, discusses the essential role of optimization in the AI revolution. He hi…
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