LIGHT, DATA, ACTION!

In this episode, Terry is joined by Sumit Puri, CEO & Co-founder of Liqid, a company that provides the world's most-comprehensive software-defined composable infrastructure. Together, they break down the framework of composable infrastructure and connect how the Liqid platform provides a glimpse into the future, where computer resources are fluid, flexible, and optimized to unprecedented levels. Listen now!

In this episode, Terry sat down with Adam Voss, CMO & Co-founder of SURREAL Events, a browser-based, photorealistic metaverse platform-as-a-service. The discussion revolves around the metaverse experience, exploring how the popular virtual shared space can humanize the digital experience. Also, through marketing use cases, they touch on creative metaverse strategies and how to leverage its unique capabilities. Listen now!

In this episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry is joined by Axelle Vanquaillie, founder & CEO of Drawify, a web-based platform that enables users to weave together stories through drawings contributed by numerous users and practitioners. As a strategic thinker, Axelle dives into her mindset and perspective as she creates organizational value through visuals. Together they also discuss how to harness the power of visual storytelling to enable more effective communication. Listen now!

In our most recent episode, Terry speaks with Curt Kwak, CIO of Proliance Surgeons, a Seattle-based network of over 200 board-certified physicians who utilize advanced techniques and technology to provide high-quality care. The discussion revolves around the digital transformation of healthcare, exploring how technology enables clinical innovation and how the pandemic enabled improvements in customer care. They also touch on challenges unique to healthcare and the future of technology in the industry. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of healthcare and technology.

In this episode, Kurt Rohloff, Co-founder & CTO of Duality, joins Terry to discuss the power of cryptography and other privacy-enhancing technologies. They dive into the constant battle of data sharing & communication and explore cyber threats & breaches. Together they also discuss homomorphic encryption, post-quantum encryption, data sovereignty, and more. Listen now!

In today's era of automotive innovation, if you aren't moving at lightspeed you might as well be sitting in parking lot. In this episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry is joined by Nagi Kudithini, a strategic leader and visionary with over 25 years of experience in information technology, currently serving as the CTO of Nissan. Together they discuss the importance of continuous reevaluation of existing processes and methods including DevSecOps or an all-encompassing approach to integrating cybersecurity throughout the IT lifecycle. They also explore the unforgiving nature of the cloud as well as how to take a deeper look at data as a strategic asset.

In the season 2 opener of Light, Data, Action! we're exploring sports tech. Terry sat down with Andrew McIntyre, SVP of Vinik Sports Group, parent company of NHL Team the Tampa Bay Lightning, Amelie Arena and Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties. Andrew also served as the VP of Technology for the Chicago Cubs during their 2016 curse-breaking season. Together they discuss business operations similarities between the NHL and MBA, new ways to break down player performance via player-puck tracking and totally transforming the game presentation experience.  

In our final episode of season one, Terry invited Vern Childers, CIO of Meyer Tool and Meyer Digital, to discuss how they are innovating smart manufacturing to reduce the cost curve and respond to global disruption in an industry that is quickly transforming. Join the conversation to hear more about how Vern believes predictive analytics, a hybrid cloud approach and most importantly a people first mentality are the keys to making the step to smart manufacturing.

Join the conversation to better know our Light, Data, Action! Host, Terry Barbounis, as he answers questions about his interests, career history, his knowledge in and affinity for the tech industry, and what led him to hosting a podcast. Let's jump in!

In this episode, Olivia Ramos, Founder and CEO of Deep Blocks, joins Terry to discuss the development of sustainable cities and communities and how technologies like artificial intelligence are making that possible. They talk through what elements of her life and career have brought Olivia, and her company, to where it is now. Join the conversation to learn more about the fascinating work Deep Blocks is doing designing digital twins of cities at scale, and how that allows them to look at different paths of potential development and which is most beneficial to the community.

In our most recent episode, we explore how ‘as a Service' business models have adapted to changing technology and evolving business needs. In order to increase value and differentiation there's been a shift to rapid and continuous delivery models called ‘Anything as a service' (XaaS) and ‘Everything as a service' (EaaS). Together, Terry and subject matter expert, Kevin Dobbs, Managing Director of Accenture, discuss how these models drive revenue acceleration, define digital business and are more customer centric.

Keith Ferrazzi is ready to throw out the rule book on traditional collaboration and culture and redefine organizational transformation. In the latest episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry sat down with Keith, Harvard MBA grad and #1 NYT bestselling author, to discuss a variety of topics surrounding the future of work. As an expert on the innovation in the workplace, Keith examines the adaptability of unicorns vs. well-established/enterprise level companies (spoiler: it's common to find traditionalists and innovators in both!), why and how so many companies failed to learn anything from pandemic-era work and what successful leadership should look like today.

In our newest episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry Barbounis sat down with Bhargs Srivathsan, Partner at McKinsey & Company, leader focusing on cloud and edge, and leader of the "Women Who Cloud” initiative. Together they explore how businesses can benefit from cloud adoption, how cloud migration and its value has changed over time, and the key differences between a cloud smart versus cloud first approach.

In this episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry Barbounis and guest, Trenton Thornock, co-founder and managing member of Wyoming Hyperscale White Box, discuss sustainability as a strategic business outcome and how companies can improve the environmental, social and governance aspects of their business. Together they explore how the 3P's: Profit, Planet and People applied to Trenton's experience as he built a business that led him on a mission to create a cooler data center sustainably.  

The way tech companies hired in the past was largely based on three things: skillset, cost, and most importantly, proximity. Now, with the vastly increased remote workforce, that model has been turned on its head. Tech companies can now hire a diverse group of candidates spanning the globe. Alongside this shift, employees' priorities and demands have also increased. Skill building, career progression and DEI prioritization have all come to the forefront of what candidates are now looking for. Listen as Terry and guest, Seana Gilliland, explore what it means to hire an effective tech-savvy workforce today.

Have you ever had the thought, “X would be so much easier if I could access my data more efficiently”? In this episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry and Stephen Wallo, CTO of Vcinity, take a closer look at the value of data access and the power that comes with decoupling data and compute power while still maintaining the speed and security of on-prem. This process entails extending memory-to-memory data transfer protocols without changing the architecture of the data itself across multi-cloud applications and multiple edges.

In this episode of Light, Data, Action! Terry is joined by Joel Barbier, the Director of Customer Zero at Cisco. Together they explore the hyper-acceleration of digital disruption and the concurrent demands the market imposes on tech companies. They also discuss the evolution of culture within the tech industry and the requirements of successful leadership keeping pace with the ever-evolving technology-driven workplace.

What does it mean for an organization to adopt vs. adapt to the “new norm”? Adoption consists of accepting an established idea, process, or technology. Adapting, on the other hand, means embracing those same elements, making them suitable for a new set of requirements or conditions, and using them to thrive - it requires change. Understanding the distinction between the two concepts is foundational in creating a resilient and intelligently composable business.