IT Visionaries

How have digital consultancies continued to evolve in the modern business landscape?  Jenny Koehler , Strategic Growth & Business Development Leader at PwC , and Patty Cheung , VP of Alliances & Channels (Americas) at MuleSoft believe that lasting customer connections come from truly listening to customers’ unique problems and updating tech systems to better support their processes. Listen in to h...

How can CIOs drive successful digital transformation within their organizations? Isaac Sacolick , author and President of StarCIO , shares his expert advice based on his experience in digital transformation consulting, as well as ideas from his new book Digital Trailblazer. Tune in to hear his insights into the market and his tips for CIOs. Tune in to learn: Isaac’s Career Evolution (02:45) Isaac’...

Watching Salesforce Trailblazers work under pressure to craft customer low-code solutions for Pacific Clinics is inspiring and even brought tears to the eyes of Eleanor Castillo Sumi , the SVP of Strategy, Innovation, and Growth. As a nonprofit, Pacific Clinics faces unique challenges integrating systems with disparate government entities, and CFO Jason Gurahoo can account for the powerful changes...

Software itself is constantly being updated, but are some conventional approaches used by tech leaders also in need of an upgrade? David Heinemeier Hansson is the Co-owner & CTO of the software company 37signals , producer of the successful web services Basecamp and HEY. On this episode, David explains the forward-thinking methodologies that his company has successfully implemented, like championi...

How fast can data be collected and used in current business models? Evan Kaplan , CEO of InfluxData, claims that in the era of smart products, an autonomous system can utilize data collected every millisecond for instant responses. Listen in to learn more about how collecting instant data can provide better service for products and create loyalty with customers. Tune in to learn: What InfluxData d...

What is Indoor Intelligence? How can Indoor Intelligence data be used to improve the customer and employee experience? Nadir Ali , CEO of Inpixon , shares practical applications and case studies, as well as his thoughts on future implementations with augmented reality and the metaverse. Tune in to hear the impacts Indoor Intelligence can have on security, and even employee retention.  Tune in to l...

Where do some of the most successful tech leaders in the world turn to for sound advice? Prashant Kelker is the Chief Strategy Officer and a Lead Partner at ISG , a multinational technology research and advisory firm that consults an astounding 80 companies in the Fortune 100. Tune in to hear the fascinating details about ISG’s advisory process and why Prashant calls the firm “the industry’s best-...

Edge computing has a lot to offer enterprises in terms of cost savings, increased efficiency, and all manner of other positive benefits that Justin Boitano is excited about. As the VP of EGX at NVIDIA , he and his team help enterprises drive incredible efficiencies, training models, and implementing a strategy that includes a low cost time to value. Tune in for some practical examples and case stu...

Everybody loves saving time and money, which are natural results of automation. There can be fear around automation and it taking jobs away, however, the truth is that automation can make jobs more meaningful by reserving people’s time for tasks requiring good judgment. Today our return guest, automation expert, and CIO of Autodesk , Prakash Kota , sheds light on what automation is unlocking for a...

From telephone lines to the cloud, the human impulse to connect has long been a powerful driver of innovation. But how is the rapid advancement of automation technology changing the way we communicate? Continuing our “Automation” series, we welcome Savinay Berry , EVP of Product and Engineering at the cloud communications provider Vonage . Tune in to hear eye-opening insights from an industry lead...

Are the antiquated systems at your business holding it back from its full potential? Today’s the day to automate! On this episode, we kick off our “Automation” series with guests John Kucera , SVP of Product Management at Salesforce , and Matt McLarty , Global Field CTO & VP of the Digital Transformation Office at Salesforce’s integration platform MuleSoft . John and Matt join us to discuss how sy...

The constant need to re-share your health history with each new healthcare provider you encounter is frustrating and, unfortunately, all too common. It leads to wasted time, inaccuracies, and lost opportunities. Finding a way to improve archaic hospital and physician healthcare record systems takes someone who’s been on the other side — in the physician’s shoes. Rimidi , a clinical management plat...

Are commonly accepted cybersecurity strategies even helpful? Corey White , Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of the cybersecurity-as-a-service company Cyvatar , claims typical techniques don’t truly mitigate security threats. Listen in to learn about Corey’s ideas for an updated cybersecurity strategy and his thoughts on optimizing continuous protection for companies. Tune in to learn: About...

What drives a company toward winning? Manjula Talreja , SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty , shares how the company has evolved into an “operations platform in a digital-first environment” to help businesses create positive experiences for its customers. Tune in to learn from Manjula about how PagerDuty’s “proactive” approach to support customers leads to wins internally and for the compa...

On an international scale, is it possible to make hiring, contracting, and paying workers a more smooth and cohesive process? Yaron Lavi , CTO of Deel , claims it’s easier now than ever before with Deel. Also, tune in to hear how Yaron sets up his interview process to make great hires for his teams. Tune in to learn: What is Deel and how does the company improve the hiring process (02:04) How Yaro...

Shy of having a crystal ball to predict the future, venture capitalists have to rely on other skills to determine what companies to fund. With a decade of experience, Insight Partners Managing Director Thomas Krane knows how to spot innovative startups that are bringing a significant value-add to the market. Just as importantly, he’s also looking for CEOs that understand the market value and how t...

Does current media output alter the way consumers think about information? Dr. David Bray , a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center , explains that the media that people take in does change consumers’ thoughts. Tune in to learn how he suggests future tech can help improve people’s critical thinking skills. Tune in to learn: (07:11) About David’s viewpoint that technology must be seen as a “to...

The IT world has many talented innovators, but they often work with outdated or overly complex software systems. Kit Colbert , the Chief Technology Officer at VMware , asserts that the virtualization company is helping set the table for these developers to flourish. Tune in to hear Kit explain how the synergistic relationship between VMware and its customers creates an “ecosystem” of innovation. M...

Is it the concept or the process that truly sets great companies apart from the rest? Borya Shakhnovich , the CEO of the workflow automation company airSlate , suggests that entrepreneurs are better served improving on an imperfect idea rather than trying to create the perfect one. Tune in to hear about the “kaizen” approach that airSlate takes toward innovation. Tune in to learn: About airSlate (...

Is telemedicine the future for reproductive healthcare? Carrie SiuButt , CEO of SimpleHealth , suggests that increased virtual reproductive healthcare will enhance traditional approaches to care. Listen in to learn how Carrie’s personal health journey has also guided her career path. Tune in to learn: (00:38) SimpleHealth's mission, including using data to offer dynamic healthcare (16:37) How diff...

Even if everyone could easily develop their own applications, would that really be a good thing? Mike Fitzmaurice , Chief Evangelist & VP-North America of WEBCON , points out that low-code solutions, like those offered by WEBCON, work well in experienced hands. Tune in to hear Mike’s myth-busting takes on low-code and no-code solutions and what he sees as the realistic promise of these sorts of de...

The increasing complexity of software systems has made it challenging for service providers to maximize efficiency and reduce technical debt. Marcin Kurc , the Co-founder and CEO of Nobl9 , claims that these companies can find help in the burgeoning market of SLOs (service-level objectives). Tune in to hear the software innovator explain why SLOs are saving service providers precious resources and...

The rapid advancements in camera and data storage technologies serve humanity more than simply feeding us our favorite entertainment in higher definition. To wrap up our communications series, Fredrik Nilsson , VP of the Americas for Axis Communications , stops by the show to illustrate a multitude of ways the company’s software and cameras are making the world a safer place. From detecting fires...

Think for a minute about the millions of photos, messages, and videos flying around the world every second. Behind all of that data lies a company like Zayo Group , which provides communications infrastructure. At the helm of reducing latency, securing data, and driving innovation is EVP and CIO, Ginna Raahauge . Tune in as she brings her 28 years of experience as a CIO and CTO to this insightful...

In the communications world, it doesn't get much bigger than Comcast . With three massive arms of the business, including NBC Universal, Comcast Cable, and Sky, Comcast touches millions of customers every day. As Comcast's EVP, CTO, and CIO, Rick Rioboli is responsible for providing excellent customer service, innovating future technologies, and curating the next generation of technical profession...