State of Innovation Podcast

Luc Bohunicky & Misha Hanin (DeepDive) discuss a controversial, disruptive technology topic: is enterprise blockchain adoption REALITY…or is it more BUZZ and HYPE? While the technology world was pitching 2020 as "the year of blockchain in enterprises" from reports as reputable as Gartner, Forrester, KPMG and Deloitte…the reality we've seen as technology builders has been quite a bit different! Misha has been in the blockchain technology world before any buzz ever existed, as an active member of the enterprise blockchain community, an Ambassador of Government Blockchain Association's UAE Chapter, and lead DeepDive Technology Group to become the first Hyperledger blockchain certified vendor in the entire MENA region. Despite his belief that blockchain remains “the future,” this episode discusses an honest perspective on what's holding blockchain back, with a strong call-to-action for all viewers to weigh-in with their own personal thoughts!   In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as...   -possible reasons WHY enterprise blockchain adoption has NOT lived up to expectations or hype -the difference between incremental improvement vs massive leaps in value, when it comes to new tech adoption -pros and cons of blockchain technology -the most ideal use-cases for blockchain technology -how the adoption of blockchain in the enterprise compares to adoption rates with other disruptive tech -what enterprise executives should do with this information (forget the hype, & experiment) 

Luc Bohunicky (DeepDive) hosts close colleague & friend Misha Hanin (DeepDive) for a 2-part discussion reviewing the state of innovation since the start of global pandemics, quarantines and vaccines. In a time of challenge & negativity, why are some enterprises thriving? What successful examples of both tactics & mindset can we recently point to? When should we expect to see "the next big wave" of new things to come? We cover it all here.  In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as... -the importance of recognizing "problems" & opportunities for enterprise companies to improve-the importance of both dreaming & learning for enterprise c-suite executives -how 2020 & 2021 should bring about a new era of "negative case studies" which enterprises globally could learn from -"the big shift" ahead in the world of enterprise technology, when it should happen, and what it might look like

Luc Bohunicky (DeepDive) hosts close colleague & friend Misha Hanin (DeepDive) for a 2-part discussion reviewing the state of innovation since the start of global pandemics, quarantines and vaccines. What's changed in the world of enterprise technology since the Spring of 2020? Why are some enterprises transforming rapidly while others use age-old policies and regulations as innovation-stiflers? Why have the sectors of cyber-security and decentralized finance (DeFi) spiked specifically in recent years? We cover it all here. In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as... - the actions & in-actions of large enterprise companies through 2020 - how language such as "disruptive" and "cutting-edge" should be cautioned in enterprise technology selling - the 400% increase in cyber security attacks, and the increasingly critical role "security" plays in the ENTIRE organization BEYOND the IT department - DeFi's underlying value as the new iteration of the banking system from a technology POV

Brice Ominski (DeepDive) hosts long-time architect colleague Paul Preiss (IASA Global) for a Part#2 Discussion on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a broad, thoughtful and at-times controversial dialogue, Brice and Paul share their perspectives as IT thought leaders on the state of AI,  its positive AND negative implications, and the opportunities to handle intelligent technologies in a more professional, ethical way.    In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as... - the social & ethical implications of AI - is society actually ready for real, big AI? - what are we missing in order to implement AI professionally & ethically? - how "an independent set of world experts" might be part of the answer

Brice Ominski (DeepDive) hosts long-time architect colleague Paul Preiss (IASA Global), discussing Radical Innovation and The Future of IT Architecture. The fireside chat was presented at the recent BIL-T Conference for Business, Innovation, Leadership & Technology held on March 11th, 2021. Paul is the CEO & Founder of IASA Global - one of the largest enterprise & IT architecture associations globally - is a recognized thought leader speaking at hundreds of events & conferences on topics such as the future of business & IT, and is recognized for his tangible skills as an expert software & enterprise architect himself. The 2 talented architects speak passionately & candidly on the profession of IT architecture, the colliding words of technology & business, and paints a pretty picture for the challenges & opportunities which today's enterprise builders should make note of.   In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as... - the changing roles of the IT architect - new opportunities & competencies for IT architects - the future of technology-driven business - highlights of note-worthy technologies & their presumed relevance this decade - bringing together a broad range of multidisciplinary inputs to help enterprises make better decisions

In this live-recording from SEED Group Headquarters in downtown Dubai, Misha Hanin & Luc Bohunicky are joined by special guest Zeek Zorkany, Director of Business Development for DeepDive Technology Group's MENA Region. From self-proclaimed “proper nerd” to pre-sales engineer to business development executive, Zeek is a well-known technology innovation leader carrying cemented status having worked with the likes of both IBM and Microsoft. The three innovative minds discuss digital transformation, using every possible opportunity to relate technology innovation to a mutually-shared hobby of scuba-diving, of which Zeek is a world-renowned scuba diving instructor.   In this episode, we dive deep into such topics as...   - COVID-19's impact on speed-of-change and speed-of-life as new buzz-words for 2021 - What “becoming digital” actually means, including the mindset behind it - Best-practices for influencing change, and change-in-mindset, within the enterprise - How the journey to becoming digital starts with ‘DATA' and ‘INTEGRATION'   Closing with the signature catch-phrase of Mr. Zeek…”HAPPY DAYS!”

In this episode, Misha is joined by Dr. Adel Elmessiry, serial entrepreneur, CEO & thought-leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement. The two entrepreneurs & innovators discuss their views of startups, innovation experiments, and the ultimately message how technology should be used as a tool for long-term & sustainable impact.   In this episode, we'll dive deep into such topics as...   - The DeFi wave, what decentralized finance brings to the world, & how to use it for good - How working in startups & innovative environments changes the way one works & thinks (for the better!) - How we can use cutting-edge technology for the betterment of everyone - Highlights from Dr. Adel's entrepreneurial journey...from CTO to CEO...and everything in between

In this episode, Misha is joined by long-time friend & colleague, Luc Bohunicky, Senior Growth Manager at DeepDive Technology Group. Coupling Misha's experience transitioning from a world-class techie to an enterprise-selling business executive, with Luc's sales, marketing & branding experience in early-stage, fast-moving startups, the two combine thoughts to discuss one BIG reason they believe new technology adoption rates are so low. And it starts with the message. In this episode, we'll dive deep into such topics as... - Increasing the speed of technology adoption in the enterprise, from a communications perspective - Misha's 3 Pillars...to better messaging...of advanced tech initiatives between innovators & adopters - The shortcomings from both vendor & client perspectives when it comes to bad messaging & communicating - How studying history provides both evidence & clues as to how improved messaging & product positioning actually helps

In this episode, Misha is joined by long-time friend & colleague, Luc Bohunicky, Senior Growth Manager at DeepDive Technology Group. Misha mentored Luc through his previous startup ventures, where they had the great fortune of building a lasting friendship which recently, and FINALLY, led to an opportunity to actually work together.   In this episode, we'll dive deep into such topics as... The gap between business & technology, & how the relationship between these 2 sides is evolving How technology people & business people don't understand each other, which both feel is what slows down new technology adoption How technology is truly just an enabler, & what that really means inside the decision-making process for companies Some clear ideas how to bridge this “gap," particularly from a communications perspective

In this episode, Misha is joined by friend & digital transformation counter-part, Kaiser Naseem, CEO at Tech Platforms FZE. Misha & Kaiser formed a quick friendship made possible first on LinkedIn, & recently had the chance to sit down in-person at the Seed Group offices in Dubai. This is a true digital transformation dialogue between two of the best! In this episode, we'll dive deep into such topics as... Kaiser's 40 years of experience working with banks around the world How the world is rapidly changing during COVID, & how the use of technology is going to be what helps us rebound from it The role of mindset & strategy in digitizing companies The importance of sustainable development goals for innovation roadmaps.

In our very FIRST episode, Misha is joined by friend & close-knit colleague David Post, Managing Director at IBM Blockchain. Misha & David met a couple of years back through a mutual friend, shared a New York City dinner, and have been basically brothers of the blockchain ecosystem ever since. For Misha, there was no better guest, and guinea-pig for our very first episode…than David. In this episode we'll dive deep into topics such as... The benefits of blockchain, who needs it, & what's slowing down its adoption Where the concepts of business development, partnerships & network-building comes into the picture, from 2 guys who are BOTH big on strategic partnerships The future of smart-cities from a digital transformation perspective The biggest challenges & opportunities facing the enterprise today