Digital Squared

On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a conversation with Dr. Bradley Wheeler from Indiana University. He joins Tom for a thought-provoking conversation on the profound impacts of COVID-19 on our industry, the incredible acceleration it has created for the role of information technology in the university’s mission, and the once-in-a-generation opportunity for...

On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a conversation with Ed Marx, Chief Digital Officer for Tech Mahindra Health and Life Sciences and formerly the CIO at Cleveland Clinic and NYC Health & Hospitals. Ed is full of enthusiasm, curiosity and drive, and he has used those tools to expand his own horizons and to act as catalyst to define the role of the post-...

On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a conversation with Dr. Mike Dennin, Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning at UC Irvine to discuss the latest trends in the using both data and technology to maximize student success.   

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Steven Walters, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Breakout Learning, an educational technology company. Steven shares his fascinating journey from theater and storytelling to the world of ed-tech. He provides a unique perspective on the intersection of storytelling, technology, and education, showcasing how AI can enhance and scale cer...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Harold Schmitz. Harold has had an incredible career spanning academia, industry, and venture capital, with a focus on food science, nutrition, and innovation. He spent 25 years at Mars Incorporated, including as their Chief Science Officer, where he led groundbreaking research on cocoa and chocolate. Now Harold is a co-founding partner at T...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Luis Vargas, a tech industry veteran with a fascinating journey from his upbringing in Mexico to being on the cutting edge of AI. Luis talks about his 15 years at Microsoft, where he played a key role in the company's AI strategy and their partnership with open AI. Now as a co-founder and CTO of his own startup, Evolver, he's at the f...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Julia Alexander, a pioneering leader in online education and master innovator in our industry. Julia is the Co-Founder of ExecOnline, a groundbreaking platform now recognized as one of the top EdTech companies globally. Julia provides us amazing insights on future-ready leadership, cultivating creativity and curiosity and adapting to rapid tech...

On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a 2020 conversation with Dr. John Halamka from Mayo Clinic. He is currently president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, a digital initiative that brings together solution developers, data partners and healthcare service providers to transform healthcare. Together, Tom and Dr. Halamka discuss AI in patient care, ethical use of...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Jules White, a Professor of Computer Science and Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Generative AI at Vanderbilt University. Dr. White is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into higher education, leading initiatives to democratize AI access across campus and developing popular courses on prompt engineering. With his un...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Jeremy Schifeling, founder of The Job Insiders , which provides career technology training for hundreds of top universities and business schools around the world. He started his career as a kindergarten teacher but found his true calling in technology and innovation, where he went to work at companies like LinkedIn, Google and Khan Academy befo...

On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a 2021 conversation with Lev Gonick, the Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University (ASU) and one of the most respected CIOs in Higher Education. He is an educator, technologist, and smart city architect.  Together, Tom and Lev discuss ASU’s unique approach to high-quality education at scale and applied researc...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Phil Komarny, Chief Innovation Officer at Maryville University and Founder/CEO of LifeTrek. They explore how Maryville is reimagining the role of IT in higher education by eliminating traditional silos and prioritizing the data strategy. They also discuss the revolutionary impact of AI and data on educational structures and processes, highlight...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Trent Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer at Cie, a venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator. Trent is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture studio expert and he shares so many valuable insights on the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation and AI. Together we discuss the journey of building startups, the pivotal rol...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Mike Kurisu, Founder and Director of the Measured Wellness Clinic and Chief Health Officer at Ziva Health. Together they discuss his journey into the field of integrated medicine and his role in championing a new model for patient care based on wearables and the analysis of continuous data. Dr. Kurisu envisions a different doctor-patient re...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Victoria Song, Senior Wearables Reviewer at The Verge. Together they discuss how cultural forces influence technology adoption, how to make data extracted from wearables palatable to the mass market, and what exciting wearables are on the horizon. 

On this episode, Tom talks with key stakeholders of Compass, UC Irvine’s data-driven student success program. Together they look back on the past year, discuss the challenges, wins and progress they’ve made in continuing to expand Compass across campus, and the future direction of UCI’s ambitious Student Success 3.0 vision.  Tom is joined by UCI Professor Richard Arum, Vice Provost for Enrollment...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Maria Anguiano, Executive Vice President of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise. Together they discuss her unique journey from a challenging upbringing to achieving success in the higher education sector, and her role at ASU, emphasizing the university's innovative approach to inclusivity and lifelong learning through various progr...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Susan Cummings, CEO of Petaverse Network and Tiny Rebel Games and co-founder of 2K games. Together they discuss the evolution of gaming technology, the utility of AI as a creative enhancement tool rather than a replacement for human ingenuity, and Susan’s unique take on technology's role in our evolving humanity.

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Geoff Watson, President and Chief Business Officer at Minerva Project, a company working to revolutionize higher education. Together they discuss how building Minerva University has created a new model that they are now sharing with other open-minded institutions, the challenges and intentionality of systemic change, and the type of learning that...

On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Dr. Kip Webb, a lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and Haas Business School. Dr. Webb has dedicated his career to healthcare reform and innovation. He has worked previously as a management consultant, a Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and is now an advisory board member to many health organizations. Together, they discuss his fo...

On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Jonathan Reichental , founder of Human Future. Human Future is a global business and technology advisory, investment, and education firm. Together they discuss building smart cities through urban innovation, the importance of creating balance in hybrid learning, and the fourth industrial revolution’s effect on humanity.

On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Christine Borgman, a Distinguished Research Professor and the Presidential Chair in Information Studies, Emerita at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. Borgman also has over 250 publications surrounding information studies, computer science and communications, including three award-winning books from MIT Press. Together they discuss the evoluti...

On this episode, Tom talks with Tim Kashani, a long-time entrepreneur blending the worlds of technology and the arts. His career has taken many interesting turns - as a Broadway producer, director, investor and co-founder of several companies, including Apples and Oranges Arts and Humani3. Together they discuss his unique career, his bold vision of AI to unite humanity, and why human-first storyte...

On this episode, Tom talks with John O’Brien, President and CEO of EDUCAUSE, the international nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through technology innovation. Together they discuss a need for digital ethics across the curriculum, a renewed focus on what students want and need, and the importance of creating a culture of care in this world of exponential use of tec...

On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. Together they discuss his organization’s use of ChatGPT, pairing physicians with data scientists to collaborate on improving patient care using data, and advancing AI to alleviate challenges facing the healthcare workforce.