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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 successfully navigating this transformative journey.

From deciphering intricate workflows to establishing effective management systems, Bob shares his practical wisdom gained through years of experience. Discover the pivotal role of design principles in shaping effective digital transformations and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like pocket vetoes that can hinder progress.

Defining success in the context of digital transformation is a crucial aspect, and Bob elaborates on his unique perspective in just a few minutes. Tune in as he imparts his lessons learned, offering invaluable advice that can guide both beginners and veterans in the field.

Stay with us as Bob takes us on an intriguing journey, touching upon OMG moments, the importance of role models, and a book recommendation that has shaped his outlook on digital transformation.

00:32 Workflows
02:25 Management System
05:13 Design Principles
06:50 Avoiding pocket vetos
08:20 Defining success
11:58 Lessons learned
13:47 OMG
15:05 Role models
16:18 Book recommendation

Connect with Bob McDonald on LinkedIn and if you're eager to be a guest on the Making Data Simple Podcast, reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com. Join our host Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, as we continue to unravel the world of trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership - all while making it both informative and enjoyable.

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Navigating Digital Transformation: Insights from Bob McDonald | Part 2

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Stay with us as Bob takes us on an intriguing journey, touching upon OMG moments, the importance of role models, and a book recommendation that has shaped his outlook on digital transformation.

00:32 Workflows
02:25 Management System
05:13 Design Principles
06:50 Avoiding pocket vetos
08:20 Defining success
11:58 Lessons learned
13:47 OMG
15:05 Role models
16:18 Book recommendation

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Ruchir Puri, IBM Fellow: AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx {Replay} 57:01

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Send us a text 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 but hesitant to ask. From hallucinations to WatsonX, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, as well as Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology, shares his expertise and insights, unraveling the complexities and potential of AI. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its impact on our lives. Prepare to have your questions answered and be amazed by the wonders of AI. 02:17 Meet Ruchir Puri the "Maker" 09:24 A day in the life 14:22 The AI hype 24:21 Why now? 27:36 The AI triangle 35:57 Why IBM 40:58 Deciding factors 43:57 Is bigger better? 47:59 Hallucinations 49:53 watsonx 52:33 Who are you betting on? 54:23 First steps LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruchir-puri-b117021a Website: https://www.ibm.com/watsonx Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Accelerating Transformation: Fiber, Edge, and Quantum with Marco Rota, VP Strategic Technology Alliances, Lumen Technologies 25:08

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Send us a text In this Part 2 of our conversation with Marco Rota , VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies , we dive headfirst into the technical side of Lumen’s mission. From fiber-optics and edge computing to quantum breakthroughs—all propelled by powerful industry partnerships—Marco sheds light on how Lumen is enabling cutting-edge solutions and driving technology transformations. If you’re eager to see how culture, leadership, and advanced tech come together to reshape industries, this episode is for you! 00:31 Lumen's Technology 02:37 Transformational Use Cases 04:46 Edge Computing 06:20 Quantum 10:35 Wrapping Up Technology 13:25 Supercharged Partnerships 15:55 THE Leadership Principle 18:16 For Fun 23:01 A World-class Chef Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/marcorotapix Website: https://www.lumen.com/en-us/home.html Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #MakingDataSimple #LumenTechnologies #FiberOptics #EdgeComputing #Quantum #TechInnovation #Partnerships #BusinessTransformation #Leadership Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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From Hollywood to High-Tech: Marco Rota’s, VP Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, Blueprint for Cultural Transformation 32:14

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Send us a text Welcome back to Making Data Simple , where we explore how data-driven strategies ignite innovation and transform businesses. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Marco Rota , VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies , whose incredible journey spans from the glitz of Hollywood to leading-edge telecommunications. Tune in as Marco reveals how embracing a vibrant culture, drawing on lessons from the entertainment industry, and championing new technologies can propel teams and organizations to new heights of success. Get ready for an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how “culture eats strategy for breakfast”—and why that’s a game-changer for your organization, too! 01:47 – Meet Marco Rota Marco shares his background and how his career path took him from the dynamic world of Hollywood to a leadership role at Lumen Technologies. He underscores his passion for storytelling, collaboration, and innovation—elements that continue to shape his work in tech. 03:35 – Learnings from Hollywood Drawing on Hollywood’s fast-paced environment, Marco highlights the importance of creative thinking and adaptability. He explains how these traits help push organizations to stay ahead of disruption and continually evolve, just like the film industry does to meet audience demands. 10:56 – Transitioning to Lumen Technologies Marco describes his shift from entertainment into the telecommunications and technology space. He emphasizes the parallels between Hollywood and tech—both thrive on communication, audience engagement, and cutting-edge production processes. 15:55 – What IS Lumen Technologies Marco explains Lumen’s core mission: powering next-generation connectivity, cloud, edge computing, and security solutions. By marrying technology services with an innovative culture, Lumen seeks to help organizations accelerate data-driven transformation. 18:29 – Culture versus Technology An organization’s culture can be its greatest asset—or its biggest hurdle. Culture “eats strategy for breakfast” because fostering collaboration, trust, and continuous learning is what truly drives successful technology initiatives forward. 24:20 – The Management System Marco talks about the framework for leadership and team alignment at Lumen, which integrates vision, purpose, and measurable goals. This system ensures that cultural values and strategic objectives reinforce each other—resulting in cohesive, energized teams ready to tackle the biggest challenges in tech. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/marcorotapix Website: https://www.lumen.com/en-us/home.html Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #MakingDataSimple #CultureEatsStrategy #DataInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #PodcastEpisode #HollywoodToTech #LumenTechnologies #BusinessInsights #Inspiration Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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It's Big Sports Season! MoneyBall is Back - How Data & AI Are Changing the Game with Nancy Hensley {Replay} 33:44

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Send us a text 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 Stats Perform for the rest of us 17:25 Sports tech competitors 18:34 Monetizing data. $115M for NFL data! What? 27:44 Broadcaster and Pressbox Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/ Website: https://statsperform.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #MakingDataSimple #MoneyBall #DataAnalytics #StatsPerform #SportsTech #MakingData Simple Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Business Leadership for (Technical) Leaders Made Simple: Coaching, Mission, and Mapping Your 2025 Plan with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner Technical Sales, IBM 54:02

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Send us a text Let's talk business leadership coaching with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner and Digital Technical Sales, IBM. For Kate coaching is a practice. Mission and values. How to map out your 2025 plan. 02:13 Meet Kate Mayne 08:16 Business Coaching 16:00 Mission and Values 22:41 Starting the New Year 26:41 Define the Characteristics you Desire 28:57 Mapping Out Your Plan 40:35 How Do You Stay Present 45:15 Coaching in Summary 47:43 Rapid Fire 50:53 The Self-help Book Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katemayne Website: https://www.ibm.com/partnerplus Crucial Conversations book: https://cruciallearning.com/books/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessLeadership #MissionAndValues #2025Planning #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingTips #StayPresent #SelfHelpBooks #MakingDataSimple #KateMayne #IBMLeadership #BusinessInnovation Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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AI Gold Rush: Unpacking Innovation with Patent Attorney Robert Plotkin 52:55

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Send us a text The AI Patent Attorney, Robert Plotkin is back! Founding partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor and The Genie in the Machine. Robert outlines the new gold rush and how to take advantage of it. 02:59 Meet Robert Plotkin Again 06:56 Robert's Brand 09:21 Why do Another Book 11:33 What Can be Patented? 14:18 Patent Attorneys 19:10 Coca-Cola 23:19 Patent Litigation 26:23 Ignoring Copyrights 2847 Open Source vs Patents 30:32 4 Stages for IP Protection 37:45 The Best Tech Patent 40:38 The New Gold Rush 43:10 Is AI Liable 49:20 Who Should Read the Book? 50:52 Where to Reach Robert 51:25 Wrap Up Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robertplotkin Website: https://www.blueshiftip.com Want to be featured on Making Data Simple ? Reach out at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and share why you should be our next guest. Hosted by Al Martin, AI Enthusiast, Trusted Advisor, and Curious Technologist, the Making Data Simple podcast brings you actionable insights from the leaders shaping AI, data, and innovation. #MakingDataSimple #AIInnovation #PatentLaw #RobertPlotkin #BlueshiftIP #AIArmor #TheGenieInTheMachine #TechLeadership #IntellectualProperty #FutureOfAI #AITrends #InnovationStrategy Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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All Things AI: Exploring Large Language Models with Manav Gupta, VP & CTO of IBM Canada 49:15

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Send us a text The podcast welcomes Manav Gupta, VP and CTO of IBM Canada. As a frequent collaborator on client visits, we discuss various aspects of large language models. So all things AI models. 02:04 Jumping Right into AI! 02:59 Meet Manav Gupta 08:17 Let's Talk All Things Models 27:20 How to Choose the Right Models 31:48 Where are the Models Going??? 46:01 How to Learn AI Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mgupta76 Website: https://www.ibm.com/granite Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technology, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #makingdatasimplepodcast #AI #LargeLanguageModels #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #IBMCanada #ManavGupta #AIInnovation #TechPodcast #AIModels #LearnAI Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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From Kansas to Silicon Valley: Jon Darbyshire, CEO's, Journey with SmartSuite {replay} 53:32

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Send us a text This week, we’re talking to Jon Darbyshire, CEO of SmartSuite, who’s making waves in work management from Kansas to Newport Beach. Learn how he's reshaping business operations with an all-in-one platform that’s turning process management on its head. #Entrepreneurship #WorkplaceAutomation #SmartSuite #TechInnovation #BusinessLeadership #MillennialFocus #GenZ #FamilyBusiness #MakingDataSimple #DataDriven #Startups #JonDarbyshire #ProcessManagement #BusinessSuccess Show Notes 03:28 From Haysville to Newport Beach 07:18 Why start a business in a pandemic? 08:48 Who needs venture funding. Not Jon. 09:26 Workplace automation defined 14:12 SmartSuite capabilities 19:30 Targeting Millennials and Gen Z 20:45 Slack built in 21:54 SmartSuite differentiation 23:07 Sharing data 25:28 The sales pitch 28:56 All in. all the time 31:00 Passion with preparation is king 34:04 Running a family business 41:26 Target client profiles 44:15 Definition of success 46:25 Building a culture 49:00 Vision or Grinders? Find Jon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondarbyshire/ Find SmartSuite : https://www.smartsuite.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Beyond ChatGPT: Peter Voss Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai Explains the Future of AI and Hyper-Personalized Systems {replay} 50:40

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Send us a text "Ready to dive deep into the future of intelligent systems? Meet Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, who coined the term 'Artificial General Intelligence' and is pioneering hyper-personalized chatbots WITH a brain. Join us as we explore his revolutionary ideas and why Aigo.ai is leading the charge in AI innovation." #AIInnovation #PeterVoss #FutureOfAI #HyperPersonalization #BeyondChatGPT #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #PersonalizedTech 01:56 Meet Peter Voss 08:23 Passion for Intelligent Systems 12:54 Why only Aigo 16:31 ChatGPT? A Different View 22:03 A Use Case by Example 30:53 What is Included, What is Not 34:08 Who are your Clients 36:10 The Engagement 38:57 The Business Case 41:59 AI that Reasons 44:26 The Definition of AGI 46:51 For Fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vosspeter Twitter: @peterevoss Website: aigo.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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A Database for AI with Rich Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB 41:25

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Send us a text Richmond Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB, is an AI/ML practitioner with an academic background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. If databases that scale for AI are your thing, this one is for you. 02:05 Meet Rich Alake 03:57 A Developer Advocate at MongoDB 05:57 Passions and Fate! 08:52 AI Hype 13:14 Oh No. AGI Again… 17:30 What Makes and AI Database? 20:42 Use Cases 25:41 RAG Best Practices 27:40 The Role of Database 30:05 Why is MongoDB Better At? 32:43 What's Next 36:13 Advice on Contious Learning 38:44 Where to Find Rich? Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/richmondalake Website: https://www.mongodb.com/ Register For MongoDB: https://mdb.link/register_make_data_simple AI Agents Article: https://mdb.link/ai_agents_making_data_simple Best Repo for AI Developers: https://mdb.link/ai_developer_resource Richmond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmondalake/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Mind Over Memory: Empowering You with AI Extensions – A Conversation with Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI 53:55

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Send us a text ChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet, but Personal AI is something entirely different—AI that’s personally yours. Join us as we meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, a visionary on a mission to empower individuals by creating AI extensions of their memory. Get ready to explore how this groundbreaking innovation can transform how we remember, connect, and thrive in a digital world. Let's get started!" #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalAI #AIInnovation #MemoryExtension #EmpowermentThroughAI #SumanKanuganti #TechTalk #FutureOfAI #PodcastingAI #AIForEveryone 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 start 42:02 Keeping your data safe 44:41 Predicting the future of AI 48:15 The scary part 51:12 For fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kanugantisuman Website: https://www.personal.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Agentic AI: Redefining Decision-Making in a Generative World with Megan Gallagher, GTM Account Director at MavenAGI 55:01

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Send us a text Megan Gallagher outlines the case for Agentic AI from the seat of GTM Account Director at Maven AGI. "We are living in times where we're still underneath this construct that things are going to be deterministic and that there are certain decision trees that are followed." "What we have to acknowledge in this new world is that these agents are generative and predictive in nature." #AgenticAI #FutureOfAI #MakingDataSimple 01:30 All Great Podcasts start with Drinks 05:27 Maven AGI 09:13 Smaller Models! 10:50 Why Maven AGI 12:04 The Secret Sauce or Use Case 15:13 Typical Client Persona 20:31 Using Enterprise Data 26:19 But AGI, Really? 30:12 Assistant or Person? 39:06 What's Next? 40:28 My Thoughts on Getting Started? 46:30 The AI Example 49:30 The Maven AGI Pitch 53:23 Learning Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/megfgallagher Website: https://mavenagi.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Data Unplugged: Tech Policy Insights with Aaron Cooper VP of Global Policy at BSA on AI, Privacy, and Global Innovation 40:33

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Send us a text Aaron Cooper, Senior VP of Global Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance, shares insights on advancing emerging tech policies like #DataPrivacy, #Cybersecurity, #AIRegulation, and #DigitalTrade. Topics include balancing regulation with innovation, global vs. local policy, and the future of AI and cybersecurity. Hosted by Al Martin on Making Data Simple . Aaron Cooper serves as Senior Vice President, Global Policy at BSA, Business Software Alliance. In this role, Cooper leads BSA’s global policy team and contributes to the advancement of BSA members’ policy priorities around the world that affect the development of emerging technologies, including data privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, data flows, and digital trade. 01:06 Introducing Aaron Cooper 05:29 Washington on Election Day 08:44 AI Regulation's Two Objectives 09:25 Representing the Alliance 11:15 Defining Alliance Success 16:05 Politics in Regulation 18:09 EU Regulation 19:49 How to Regulate 23:10 State versus Federal versus Global 25:40 Regulation without Stifling Innovation 28:47 AI Worries 30:24 Cybersecurity Fears 31:29 Predicting the Future 34:43 What's True 38:55 Job Satisfaction Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncooper4/ Website: https://www.bsa.org/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Bright Ideas with Ben Lowe, CEO of Lighthouse Technology: Entrepreneurship, Agentic AI, and Career Gold. 46:43

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Send us a text Ben Lowe, Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Technology, shares insights into building a successful entrepreneurial journey, the creation of Lighthouse, and the transformative potential of Agentic AI for enterprises. Packed with career advice and strategies for innovation, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #AgenticAI #TechLeadership #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #CareerAdvice #AIForEnterprise #StartupJourney 01:34 Finding a Entrepreneurial Partner 04:43 The Creation of Lighthouse 08:10 Becoming the CEO 09:34 The Biggest Challenge of Entrepreneurship 11:30 Lighthouse Technology 19:07 Agentic AI 20:16 The Lighthouse Trajectory 22:12 The GTM 31:39 Reseller versus Innovator 36:53 AI for the Enterprise 41:35 The 2-Min Pitch 43:30 What's True? Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowebenjamin/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://lighthousetechnology.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. TheMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales,IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, andleadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Beyond the Resume: How Alooba is Redefining Hiring with Tim Freestone {Replay} 47:06

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Send us a text Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple ? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. Synopsis What if hiring wasn’t about flipping through endless CVs but instead focused solely on skills? In this episode of Making Data Simple , we sit down with Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, the groundbreaking platform revolutionizing how businesses hire for analytics, data science, and engineering roles. Tim shares how Alooba eliminates bias, speeds up hiring, and ensures candidates are evaluated based on what really matters—their capabilities. From his journey as an economics teacher to leading data teams, Tim’s insights are a must-hear for anyone tackling hiring challenges in today’s competitive job market. Learn how Alooba’s data-driven approach is transforming recruitment and why the future of hiring might just leave resumes in the dust. Show Notes 4:46 – How do you go from economics teacher to head of business intelligence? 7:53 – Do CV’s matter anymore? 13:22 – What business problem is Alooba solving? 16:05 – Do you have any data that supports your theory? 19:01 – Why analytics, data science, data engineering? 20:26 - What do you do that others don’t? 23:50 – How does Alooba define success? 25:42 – Who’s your target client base? 32:40 –Is there a customer you can talk about? 36:24 – What does Alooba mean? Alooba Connect with the Team Executive Producer Kate Mayne - LinkedIn . Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter . Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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The AI Edge with Phillip Swan: Turning Complex Challenges into Strategic Opportunities 45:26

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Send us a text Phillip Swan is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader renowned for turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities. As Chief Product and go-tomarket (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group, Phillip blends customercentric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships. 01:19 Meet Phillip Swan 03:33 Wind River Systems 07:30 Responsible AI Solutions 08:25 3 Key Areas : Manufacturing, Financial, Pharma 10:22 AI on Quicksand 11:30 AGI in 6 Months. Seriously? 13:08 The Definition of AGI 14:32 A Responsible AI Culture 19:51 Is Regulation the Catalyst? 21:57 AI Change Management 24:24 Phillip and the AI Group 25:33 AI Solution Group 29:16 Achieving Responsible AI 30:36 Clean Data 36:16 What Scares the Responsible AI Guy 39:36 Shadow AI 40:54 A Summary Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/phillip-swan Website: https://www.theaisolutiongroup.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. #LeadershipInTech #FutureOfAI #GoToMarketStrategies #CustomerCentricity #ProductInnovation #StrategicGrowth Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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"It turns out, Python is still a thing" - Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, Co-Founder of Anaconda, is back! 50:22

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Send us a text Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer and Co-founder of Anaconda, is back. Peter discusses Anaconda’s AI incubator. "It turns out Python is still a thing". Python and much, much more. 01:27 Meet Peter Wang 05:10 Python or R 05:51 Anaconda's Differentiation 07:08 Why the Name Anaconda 08:24 The AI Incubator 11:40 GenAI 14:39 Enter Python 16:08 Anaconda Commercial Services 18:40 Security 20:57 Common Points of Failure 22:53 Branding 24:50 watsonx Partnership 28:40 AI Risks 34:13 Getting Philosophical 36:13 China 44:52 Leadership Style Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/pzwang Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anacondainc/ , https://www.anaconda.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Part 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial and Co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data… 30:34

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Send us a text Part 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial and Co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments. 00:50 Lighthouse Technology 02:23 A Closed, Free AI Model?? How is it Monetized? 08:17 Back to the Data Center 10:44 The Edge 11:51 Lighthouse GTM 19:29 The Future 21:12 Reaching Lighthouse 21:43 Rapid Fire- Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship- Easiest Part of Entrepreneurship Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ian-smith-a803701 Website: https://lighthousetechnology.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. TheMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP TechnicalSales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation,and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial andCo-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments 29:10

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Send us a text Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial andCo-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments. 00:58 Meet Ian Smith 03:24 Knowing when to Walk Away 06:32 Back to Ian 08:14 Startup Companies 09:51 A Wine Making Distraction 14:54 Exercise? 16:01 Back to Exciting Tech 19:12 Lighthouse Technology 26:46 Optimize Cloud via Conversational AI Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ian-smith-a803701 Website: https://lighthousetechnology.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. TheMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales,IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, andleadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Get better at decision making: "The harder right versus the easier wrong" with 2 Star General Diane del Rosso {Replay} 20:32

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Send us a text Part 2 : Learning leadership from a 2-star General : "The harder right versus the easier wrong". Hear about the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) 00:12 How to become a 2-Star General 01:22 Raising 3 girls 4:10 Leadership style 05:21 MDMP to civilian leadership 09:55 General McConville's book recommendation 10:54 How military influences POV 14:06 Advice to others 15:52 Finally! The lighting round LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianne-del-rosso-7950871 Website: https://www.ibm.com/products/expertlabs Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Learn about the benefits of a SLM (small language model) and other GenAI use cases with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering {Replay} 31:24

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Send us a text 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 SLMs 28:21 Prompt Engineering 29:16 For Fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armand-ruiz , linkedin.com/in/john-webb-686136127 Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineering Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to rate us on your favorite platform! Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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"The story is the difference" What story do you tell? Learn how to tell a story with impact with Vinca LaFleur, West Wing Writers {Replay} 40:23

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Send us a text We all need to tell a better story. Meet Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer, the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "The story is the difference". Fascinating and only Part 1. 02:28 Meet Vinca LaFleur, the diplomate, wait?! 08:25 Politics? Continuous news? 10:40 "Hanging" with Bill Clinton 18:41 The craft of writing 23:53 Not a PowerPoint hater, but... 26:53 A writers process (case study) President Clinton at the Mackie Plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLCBP3o2kOM LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315 Website: https://www.westwingwriters.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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How do you make real-time decisions with data? Talking data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets, an IBM company. 37:11

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Send us a text Talking data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets. Data integration and real-time decision making. 02:02 Dima Spivak is Here! 04:19 Why StreamSets? 06:00 What is StreamSets? 09:48 On Demand Expense 11:34 Regulated Industries 12:36 Secret Sauce 14:41 A Competitive View 15:50 Data Fabric and StreamSets 18:25 StreamSets and AI 21:12 Use Cases 24:02 The Future of Streaming 25:48 Quality and Testing 31:19 For Fun Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dmitryspivak Website: https://www.ibm.com/blog/announcement/ibm-acquires-streamSets/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Design. AI Method. Music. Drop in on some smart watercooler conversation with Distinguished Engineer Greg Hintermeister 32:46

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Send us a text A watercooler talk with the incredibly smart, Greg Hintermeister, IBM Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, and AI+ Enterprise Transformation Lead. From Design, the AI Method, to Music. 00:40 What Are You Singing? 03:09 Meet Greg Hintermeister 06:16 The Role of Design 09:19 Becoming a Distinguished Engineer 11:33 The Game Changer 12:47 Monolithic Applications to Cloud 17:34 Avoiding Egress Charges 19:05 The AI Method 22:34 Reference Architectures 26:59 High Quality Data Sets 28:50 Finding Greg 29:04 Proving Musical Talent Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/greg-hintermeister Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Greg Hintermeister Notes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:33 PM Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Curiosity and Client Obsession deliver exceptional results. An interview with Chris Konarski, VP Client Engineering, IBM 58:06

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Send us a text Chris Konarski, VP Client Engineering, IBM, talks about how to place client obsession, co-creation, and curiosity to work within the Enterprise. 01:55 Who is Chris Konarski? 04:41 Client Engineering 09:02 Client Obsesses, Biased to Action, Curiosity 11:49 Love to Designers 13:37 Four Weeks to Deliver 16:04 3 Most Successful AI Use Cases 18:14 AI Win Rate 21:05 Use Case Problems 30:36 What Client Engineering is NOT 37:12 Competitors 39:33 Client Engineering's Future 41:36 Measuring Success 44:14 In Summary 44:37 For Fun 49:22 What's True 57:20 It's a Wrap Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-konarski/ Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineering Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology. {Replay} 57:01

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Master Your Circle: Leadership Coaching for Thriving and Influencing in a Messy World. With Lynne Snead, Founder and Coach at Talent Evolution Systems 42:23

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Send us a text I took a much needed vacation and invited my favorite coach back on the show. Lynne Snead, Principal and Owner of Talent Evolution Systems, discusses how to maintain focus and expand influence, using the three circles model. Leadership is is influence; are you a manager or leader? Would people follow you even if they didn't have to? If the answer is yes, that's leadership. 02:47 Meet Lynne Snead Again 03:47 The Circles Model 09:30 The Circle of Personal Control 14:05 It’s the How You Say It, Also to Yourself! 20:43 Thought Management 22:53 Leadership = Influence 25:08 A Manager vs a Leader 27:05 Mindset & Energy 29:59 Stress 31:11 Atomic Habits 33:47 Mindmapping 36:19 Emotional Intelligence 39:38 Read, Study, Learn or Be Left Behind Lynne Snead Linkedin Talent Evolution Systems Katherine Mayne Reading list: Stephen Covey, 7 Habits James Clear, Atomic Habits John A Daly, Advocacy: Championing Ideas and Influencing Others Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Electrical Engineers in Test, this is your episode! Reliable performance through Systems Engineering - Genuen 46:54

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Send us a text For the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode. Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment. And their secret sauce: Replica. 02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders 08:33 Boeing 09:21 Genuen 15:11 2-min Pitch 16:11 Client Profile 18:25 Use Cases 23:00 Replica 33:10 Reflective Memory Secret Sauce 37:16 Monetizing Replica 40:06 Coolest Use Case 41:42 True but No One Agrees Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/todd-vangilder , linkedin.com/in/hryansmith Website: https://www.genuen.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation! Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer. Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting. 44:35

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Send us a text Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer. Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting. 01:00 Christina Montgomery! 04:36 My Daughter and the Bar 08:36 Chief Privacy and Trust Officer 11:37 Keeping IBM Out of Trouble 13:34 Client Conversations 16:23 Where to Be Bullish and Bearish 20:52 The Risks of LLMs 24:21 NIST and AI Alliance 28:26 AI Regulation 36:13 Synthetic Data 38:00 Misconceptions 40:07 Worries 41:27 The Path to AI 43:13 Aspiring Lawyers Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a Website: https://www.ibm.com/impact/ai-ethics Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Learn about Digital Adoption Platforms and scale new heights (!) with Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe 41:46

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Send us a text An avid rock climber and passionate advocate for digital services, Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe. WalkMe is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that helps businesses simplify the user experience and increase user engagement on their websites, mobile apps, and software platforms. 01:19 Meg Gallagher! 02:09 Favorite Spirits 04:47 Jeff City MO 07:38 Meg's Background 13:57 WalkMe 16:53 A Double Click 19:14 The How 23:40 Human Process Automation 26:42 SLED 31:53 Monetization 33:04 The 1-Min Pitch 33:33 Technology behind WalkMe 34:04 Finding Meg 35:01 Rock Climbing 36:20 True but No One Agrees 37:55 Advice for Women in Tech 39:58 Reading Recommendations Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/megfgallagher Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkme/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. {Replay} 32:43

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Send us a text Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. 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 Website: https://thegray.company , https://legendarypodcasts.com/sam-torres/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, wherewe explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... whilekeeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Fortune 100 Clients with Clodah Daly, IBM Director of Account Technical Leaders. Stories, sound bites, charisma, and lies! 42:27

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Send us a text A chat about leading Fortune 100 clients with Clodagh Daly, Director of Account Technical Leaders at IBM for UKI. So fun. Stories, sound bites, charisma and lies. 01:41 Introducing Clodagh Daly 05:49 Charisma & Lies 20:40 Account Technical Leader Magic 28:04 C-suite Influence Stories 34:41 The Best Account Technical Leaders 37:06 Continuous Learning Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clodaghdaly Website: https://www.ibm.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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Part 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud. Everything inquiring minds want to know! 48:14

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Send us a text Part 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud. Everything inquiring minds want to know! 01:40 Hybrid Cloud 02:32 Truth #6, ROI on Cloud 13:51 #7, Hybrid Multi-cloud is the Norm 18:06 Hybrid Landscapes Today 20:50 #8, Hybrid is Not Just for Large Enterprises 23:17 Multi-cloud Affordability 25:40 #9, Open Source Wins 32:23 Lock-in 34:53 Final #10, Hybrid by Design 40:30 Getting Started 45:15 Summarizing IT Truths Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/ Website: https://www.ibm.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.…

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