Catalyst

Back with Clinton on this week’s Catalyst episode is VP of Engineering and, now, author Nate Berent-Spillson. Nate’s book, Frictionless Enterprise, was released November 2023 and he is here to chat about the aftermath. What are people saying, what was unexpected, and where can you find a copy of the book! Tune in for more tidbits of knowledge about creating a Frictionless enterprise and what it’s...

A viral video of Jeff Bezos talking about hunches sparks a conversation between Gina and Chris in this week’s episode. Bezos shared how he listened to his gut over the data presented, with positive results. Gina and Chris respond by discussing the principle of being data-informed rather than data-driven, and when to challenge the evidence and instead trust your instinct. They share wisdom on how K...

NTT DATA has a new President! Tammy Soares has decades of experience in digital transformation and design-led thinking. This week on Catalyst Tammy joins Clinton to discuss her new position at Launch by NTT DATA. They discuss why she’s excited to join the Launch team. She shares some leadership lessons and explains how technology can transform industry, business and lives.  See Privacy Policy...

Chris and Gina dive into the ethics of AI with Northeast General Manager of Launch by NTT Data and professor Lisa Woodley. The boom of AI over the last year has brought up questions new, and old, about the ethics of the technology we use on a daily basis. From “is it okay that the person on the phone doesn’t know they are talking to a bot?” to “how do we ethically use journalistic data?” There is...

PrizePicks’ Brian Huss joins Clinton to talk about the intersection of fantasy sports, community, and technology. For so many of us, sport isn’t just about wins or losses, it’s about the experience. This week, Brian Huss, VP of Innovation at PrizePicks shares how his team is pushing the boundaries of fantasy sports, to bring together fans with highly engaging digital experiences. Brian and Clinton...

Clinton is joined by Heather Hudnall, NTT Data’s chief nursing informatics officer, about building medical software that is usable at all points of entry. When it comes to your medical care, we hope and expect the best - but that’s not always what we get. NTT Data’s chief nursing informatics officer Heather Hudnall guests on this episode to dive into how we change that narrative with technology. A...

Catalyst host, Clinton, chats with innovation and design strategist Trevor Anulewicz to discuss innovation at a repeated scale for the enterprise. Innovation historically has not been in an enterprise's lane. Enterprises stick to what they are good at and innovation has stayed in the start up’s lane. But with the right processes and infrastructure - enterprises can change, and maybe even should. T...

Kim Curley on how organizational culture can affect customer experience  Software is straightforward, it’s people that are complicated. This week Chris and Gina sit down with Kim Curley, NTT DATA’s Vice President of People and Organizational Consulting to talk about the connection between EX (employee experience) and CX (customer experience). Kim shares some brain science on why fear and vulnerabi...

Dr. Daniel Rifkin on developing Ognomy, an app to help those with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Dr. Daniel Rifkin is trying to change that. This week Dr. Rifkin joins Clinton to talk about his app Ognomy, a global digital app to help people get treatment for sleep apnea, a disorder that can lead to a number of downstream effects. They discuss how O...

Catalyst’s host Clinton gets into the nitty gritty of culture and priorities of utility companies with guest Bryan Kearney. Bryan Kearney is an expert when it comes to energy companies. Retired now from leading them and currently consulting on behalf of them, listen in to this detailed conversation - stemming from the work Bryan has done with Nexient to get them an in with utility companies. From...

“What creates success in business?” It’s a question with about a thousand different answers, but if you’re looking for the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, the answer is clear: maintaining an ownership mentality. This week on Catalyst , Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina discuss the difference between just doing your work and doing work that moves the needle. Check out the highlig...

Clemens Conrad walks us through the past, present and future of electric vehicles  Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last 20 years. This week Clinton is joined by  EV early adopter and Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility at Vectorform Clemens Conrad. Clemens breaks down the history of EVs and how they were being developed long before many of us knew. He talks about Vectorform’s in...

Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to dive into their new program LEAP (Large Enterprise Acceleration Program). Launch by NTT Data is happy to present LEAP - an initiative focused on supporting your enterprise in transforming into a company that innovates smoothly. Using this program, enterprises will save 20-40% by making runn...

Nate Berent-Spillson on how to free yourself up to think about the business  Are you a dissatisfied technology leader dealing with constant friction? Lucky for you Nate Berent-Spillson has written a book to help! This week, Nate joins Clinton to discuss why he wrote the book Frictionless Enterprise . He shares his insights on how to overcome structural friction and how to stop churning over the li...

Gina is joined by President of Launch, Mark Orttung, and  Zone To Win author Geoffrey Moore to talk about the market enterprises are currently in and what to do with it.  This week, Gina and guest co-host and President of Launch, Mark Orttung, talk with Geoffrey Moore about his  theory on enterprise business strategy and his book Zone to Win. Moore speaks on the four zones businesses exist in: per...

Recently Chris LoSacco started working with an architectural firm to build an art studio. This week Chris and Gina sit down to discuss everything he’s learned throughout the process - which is a lot. They talk about the parallels between software development and building in real life, from the importance of communicating expectations, to making information recommendations, to giving guidance and d...

Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps that they love!  See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData’s VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a model for how large enterprises can harness disrupt...

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data’s David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer’s voices...

Diverse teams are often the most successful. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Paul Hlivko, Chief Experience Officer and CTO at Wellmark Blue cross and Blue Shield, to talk about his groundbreaking work on how to rethink talent strategies. He breaks down how best to pull together diverse talent to create a better environment for workers and better outcomes for the enterprise and he expla...

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton and Agile’s Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream.  Links:  Launch by NTT Data  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Gina and Chris on how to progress as a Product Leader whilst finding your place in a rapidly expanding company. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina return to catch up on the brand new world of Launch, what it means to be a Product Leader in an organization that’s quickly growing, and when to use your influence. Links:  Launch by NTT Data  See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott on omnichannel strategy at large organizations Omnichannel strategy is all about combining the head and the heart. This week on Catalyst, Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott chat with Clinton about how to drive experience transformation at large enterprises. Holly shares her thoughts on how she approaches creating consistent...