The Inference Show

In this episode, we are joined by Mario Lopez, CEO of the Billings Symphony. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised in Florida, Mario’s journey through music, injury, reinvention, and leadership is a powerful story of resilience and purpose. Mario shares: ⬛ How a middle school band class introduced him to the French horn and changed the trajectory of his life ⬛ The devastating lip injury that ab...

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Schreiner, Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy at AWS. Ben shares his fascinating journey through technology and business, from his early days in accounting to leading AI and data transformation initiatives for global companies. He talks about: ⬛ His transition from accounting to technology and the pivotal moment that led him to explore IT and AI ⬛ The evolu...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Adam Sklute, Artistic Director of Ballet West, one of America's most respected and innovative ballet companies. Adam shares his journey from dancer to artistic leader, revolutionizing ballet while staying true to its roots. From reinventing classic ballets to embracing technology and expanding Ballet West’s outreach programs, Adam discuss...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Dr. Pablo Lorenzo Eiroa, a leading expert in architecture, computational design, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Pablo is an Associate Professor and Director of the AI Lab at the New York Institute of Technology, as well as the first director of the M.S. in Architecture Computational Technologies program. With a background in robotics and de...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Bob Berbeco, Chief Information Officer at Mahaska Health, a healthcare technology leader with nearly three decades of experience navigating the evolution from paper-based systems to AI-driven care. From the early days of limited infrastructure to today’s AI-powered healthcare systems, Bob shares what it truly takes to innovate in one of the m...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Angela Byrne, President of Perez APC, an award-winning architecture, design, and construction firm based in New Orleans. Angela’s journey is anything but linear. From growing up with a passion for both art and math to becoming a leader in architecture, real estate development, and business, she shares how curiosity, resilience, and adaptabili...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Dr. Suraj Saksena, a leader in clinical diagnostics, biotech innovation, and product development. With decades of experience spanning drug discovery, molecular biology, and next-generation diagnostics, Suraj brings a rare end-to-end perspective on how science translates into real-world healthcare impact. From discovering novel proteins during...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Shaunda McDill, a leader in the arts and cultural sector with over two decades of experience across theater, community engagement, and arts leadership. Shaunda currently serves as Managing Director at Pittsburg Public Theater and is the founder of Damascus Theater Collective, a platform dedicated to amplifying voices through storytelling that...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Shauna Waters, an English educator and the 2025 Mississippi State Teacher of the Year, who has spent more than two decades shaping how students think, communicate, and engage with the world. Shauna’s journey into education wasn’t straightforward. In fact, teaching was initially the one profession she thought she would avoid. But after steppin...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Daniel Gallant, a cultural leader, writer, strategist, and storyteller whose work has shaped New York’s creative landscape for more than a decade. Daniel’s career spans leadership roles across some of the most influential arts organizations in the United States. From serving as Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe to leading House o...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Ranjeet Tayi, Senior Director of AI Experience Design at Informatica and an award winning design leader working at the intersection of AI, data, and enterprise systems. Ranjeet’s journey spans early entrepreneurship in visual effects, deep work in enterprise software, and more than a decade of building AI driven products inside a global data...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Rosaura Cruz, Executive Director of Junior Players, one of Texas’ longest-standing youth arts organizations. Rosaura’s journey comes full circle from student artist at age 14 to leading the very organization that helped shape her voice. This conversation explores how arts education builds confidence, leadership, adaptability, and long-term co...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we’re joined by Adrian Chang (Director of Engineering at Mosaic), a technology and operations leader known for building disciplined, high-performing organizations in complex environments. This conversation is not about hype or trends. It’s about execution. Adrian shares hard-earned lessons from leading teams through growth, scale, and structural change — and...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we’re joined by Garrett Olin, a seasoned technology leader and operator with deep experience building and scaling enterprise platforms, data systems, and AI-driven products. Garrett brings a practitioner’s lens to how modern organizations design, deploy, and govern complex systems. Rather than focusing on hype, this conversation dives into the real constraint...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we’re joined by Akshaya Murthy, an engineer and technologist whose work sits at the intersection of systems thinking, AI, and real-world problem solving. Akshaya brings a grounded, practitioner’s perspective to how modern engineering is evolving, where theory meets execution, and where technical decisions increasingly shape business outcomes. This conversatio...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we’re joined by Hank Levine, a veteran entrepreneur and business leader with nearly four decades of experience across sales, marketing, business development, and executive leadership. Hank is the Founder and Chairman of Be Additive Corporation, a family of companies reimagining hiring, recruiting, and workforce strategy in the age of AI. Hank takes us through...

In this episode, we are joined by Jonny Greco, a leader whose journey is shaped by discipline, resilience, and an uncompromising commitment to personal growth and performance. In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, Jonny shares lessons forged through experience—lessons about leadership under pressure, building mental toughness, and staying grounded while pursuing excellence. This epis...

In this episode, we’re joined by Arun Trivedi, Vice President and Business Leader at Tech Mahindra, and host of the popular AI Show. With over two decades of experience across consulting, technology services, and platform businesses, Arun shares a grounded, operator’s view on why most transformations fail—and what actually works in the age of AI. We dive into: ⬛ Why 80% of AI and digital transfor...

In this episode, we are joined by Coach Mike Holloway, one of the most accomplished and respected figures in American track and field. As the longtime head coach at the University of Florida, Coach Holloway has built one of the most dominant and consistent NCAA programs of the past three decades, guiding his teams to multiple national championships and mentoring generations of Olympians, All-Ameri...

In this episode, we’re joined by David Mendizabal, Associate Artistic Director at Berkeley Rep and Producing Artistic Leader at the Movement Theater Company. David takes us deep into his journey as a director, producer, and cultural architect—exploring how storytelling, community, and radical imagination shape the future of theater and civic life. ⬛ How watching his immigrant father advocate in c...

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Macuare, Learning Designer, Creativity Researcher, and Co-Director of the Innovation Labs at the Dalí Museum. Kim blends arts, sciences, and human-centered learning to help leaders, creators, and organizations unlock fresh ways of thinking. She takes us through her incredible journey across academia, global cultures, education, innovation, and creative problem...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Dr. Maura R. Grossman, one of the world’s most influential voices at the intersection of law, technology, ethics, and AI governance. Dr. Grossman is a Research Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, Affiliate Faculty at the Vector Institute of AI, and Principal at Maura Grossman Law. A former Director of E-...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Alberto González, software architect, long-time CTO, real-time communications expert, and one of the earliest engineers at WebRTC Ventures. For more than a decade, Alberto has helped companies across industries build scalable, low-latency audio-video platforms powering telehealth, live streaming, customer support, online education, and virtua...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Eric Reveno, Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach and James C. Gaither General Manager at Stanford - one of the most respected leaders in Division I basketball. Over more than three decades, Eric has shaped programs, mentored elite athletes, and influenced the culture of the sport across the country. Eric takes us through his remarkable jour...

In this episode, we sit down with Gilbert Smith, an internationally recognized photographer, creative director, and the president of The Montalbán Theater, one of Hollywood’s most iconic performing arts spaces. Gilbert’s extraordinary career spans six decades, from acting in Dennis the Menace as a child to photographing global campaigns for Apple, Oakley, Honda, and Nissan, and finally transformin...