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Digital transformation involves changes to an organization's business model, corporate culture, processes, and other people-focused activities. Although technology, platforms, and data can enable these changes, the focus remains on defining business goals and achieving outcomes. In this episode, we explore the relationship between technology and gaining the business outcomes associated with digita...

The future of customer relationships is data. From the Internet of Things to machine learning, companies that develop a sophisticated understanding of data will better serve their customers. In this episode, we speak with two technology pioneers about data and where its going. Adam Bosworth is Salesforce's Executive Vice President of the IoT Cloud, which helps organizations connect billions of eve...

Culture change is a key for any digital transformation initiative. The shift from one business to another is often accompanied by a need for people in the organization to adopt new processes, ways of working, and approaches to break down silos and relate differently to customers. Although culture change is critically important to transformation, it is difficult and time-consuming to achieve. In th...

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program offers a unique model for funding technology innovation. The SBIR serves as a portal to connect small businesses, academics, and startup with partners in agencies across the government. It also provides assistance to ensure that small companies are treated fairly during their engagement with the federal government. Nagesh Rao currently serves a...

The power industry is undergoing significant disruption and digital transformation. On this episode, the Chief Digital Officer of GE Power guides us through these disruptions and explains how General Electric is changing as a result. Ganesh Bell is Chief Digital Officer & GM, Commercial Software & Analytics at GE working across its largest industrial business Power & Water and GE Software. In this...

Digital transformation and innovation are core elements of the business strategy for the American Cancer Society, a large non-profit organization. On this episode, Jay Ferro describes the role of technology in driving business changes at the Society. Jay Ferro, chief information officer for the American Cancer Society, is responsible for the people, strategy and operations of the global informatio...

How do platforms, data, and the internet of things come together create innovation in the enterprise? In this episode, Quentin Clark, Chief Business Officer at SAP shares his view on technologies that can drive transformation and business model innovation. In addition to being SAP's Chief Business Officer, Quentin Clark is a member of the Global Managing Board of SAP SE. He is responsible for defi...

Digital disruption is driving significant change in the consulting and outsourcing industry. As a result, business model change is a part of today's consulting environment. On this show, we talk with Matt Preschern, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of HCL Technologies, a US$7 billion global information technology services company with 100,000 employees. In his role as the compa...

Design has become a critical component for business and technology in the modern era. On this episode, John Maeda presents findings from his DesignInTech 2016 report. John is an American executive spearheading a new convergence across the design and technology industries. He currently advises dozens of technology startups as a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a world-leading venture ca...

How can we use data to make better business decisions? In this episode, we address this question with Anthony Scriffignano, the Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet. Anthony Scriffignano has over 35 years experience in information technologies, Big-4 management consulting, and international business. Sciffignano leverages deep data expertise and global relationships to position Dun & Bradstree...

Mindfulness offers substantial benefits for both business and personal reasons. Innovation, creativity, improved communication and teamwork are among the many benefits of mindfulness. In this episode, author and mindfulness teacher, Susan Piver, shares her experience with us. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How No...

Christopher Michel is a pioneer in creating digital communities. In this podcast, he explains key drivers for gaining customer engagement. Chris describes the two most important factors for gaining an audience on YouTube. Aside from being a serial entrepreneur and investor, Chris is one of the top photographers in the world. Listen to his exciting stories of travel around the world.

Top investor Jason Lemkin answers rapid-fire questions from Michael Krigsman on how to run a SaaS startup. Practical advice for every enterprise founder.

Top investor Jason Lemkin answers rapid-fire questions from Michael Krigsman on how to run a SaaS startup. Practical advice for every enterprise founder.

Christopher Michel is a pioneer in creating digital communities. In this podcast, he explains key drivers for gaining customer engagement. Chris describes the two most important factors for gaining an audience on YouTube. Aside from being a serial entrepreneur and investor, Chris is one of the top photographers in the world. Listen to his exciting stories of travel around the world.

Brook Colangelo is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Michael Skok has been a Partner at North Bridge Venture Partners since 2002.

Aneesh Chopra is co-founder of Hunch Analytics and former Chief Technology Officer of the United States.

Giorgos Zacharia Leading the global KAYAK Technology and Product team. Overseeing the company's global technology strategy and product development for KAYAK's websites and mobile applications. Responsible for all aspects of Product Management, UI Design, Technology, Engineering, and Data Science.

Open data and innovation in the federal government are critical topics in today's digital environment. Bryan Sivak, Chief Technology Officer of the US Department of Health & Human Services, discusses sustainable innovation in government and "challenging bureaucracy to escape the status quo.”

The Xerox Palo Alto Research Center is among the most venerable institutions in Silicon Valley. Their CEO talks about innovation, the Internet of Things, and other important technology topics.

Change Agents in Government To innovate and be responsive, the federal government requires change agents -- people working within the system to drive improvements. In this episode, we talk with two accomplished change agents working in the government.

How can a CIO reconcile the demands between technical proficiency and business responsiveness? In this episode, Lee Congdon, CIO of Red Hat Software, shares ideas for balancing infrastructure and innovation in a dynamic and transformational environment.

Digital transformation is rapidly changing the CIO and IT relationship with lines of business and corporate functions like marketing and finance. In this episode, we explore these issues with Chris Curran, Chief Technologist of PwC who oversees the firm's Digital IQ research.

Chris Hjelm, CIO, Kroger discusses innovations disrupting retail in areas such as digital sales, marketing, operations, inventory, and supply chain.

This episode explores DevOps with background, suggestions, and useful tips. Alignment between IT and business is a core issue facing virtually every CIO. Different perspectives, constraints, and goals can present obstacles to the business gaining the highest value from IT. DevOps can help.