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Latest podcast episodes about Amdocs

The Great Indoors
The Great Reaggregation: Rebuilding Simplicity in the Smart Home

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 21:59


What happens when the promise of endless choice starts to feel more like endless complexity? Recorded live at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts is joined by Amit Nag, Vice President, Connected Products & Experiences of TELUS, and Ragu Masilamany, Amdocs General Manager, for a conversation about what Amit calls the “grand reaggregation”, a shift toward making digital life simpler again across entertainment and the smart home. After years of apps, devices, subscriptions, and services multiplying in every direction, the discussion explores why consumers may now be ready for a more unified experience that brings choice back under a simpler, more intuitive layer. The conversation looks at how AI is changing what that unified experience can actually feel like. From smart home platforms that bring together Wi-Fi, IoT, cameras, sensors, and locks, to generative interfaces that help people interact with their homes in more natural ways, Amit outlines a future where the user no longer has to navigate the complexity behind the scenes. Instead, the system interprets context, assembles the right actions, and creates an experience that feels coherent rather than fragmented.

The Great Indoors
Physical AI Is Here: The Network's Role in What Comes Next

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 27:24


What happens when AI stops being theoretical and starts changing the physical world? Recorded live at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts is joined by Daniel Lawson, SVP, Global Solutions of Verizon Business and co-host, Ganesh Balasubramanian, VP, CBE at Amdocs, for a conversation about the moment enterprise technology seems to be entering now: where AI, 5G, edge computing, and connected devices are no longer separate conversations, but part of the same operational reality. From robotics on the show floor to real-world deployments in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, they explore what it means when long-promised technologies finally begin to converge at scale. The discussion looks closely at the platform challenge behind that shift. As Daniel explains, enterprise AI is not just about better models, but about building the orchestration, resilience, security, and connectivity needed to turn intelligence into action in the real world. Together, they unpack why the network is becoming a strategic layer again, and why platform simplification, stronger ecosystems, and partner-led innovation will be critical to delivering the next generation of enterprise use cases.

The Great Indoors
The Spirit That Stays With You

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 33:59


In Episode 3 of The Great Indoors, Adaptive Spirit Special Edition, we explore the powerful role of family, community, and purpose behind the Paralympic journey. Recorded live at Adaptive Spirit, this episode shines a light on the unseen support systems that make elite performance possible from the sacrifices of parents and the pride of shared victories, to the deep sense of belonging that brings people back to this community year after year. Beyond the mountain, we hear how Adaptive Spirit is driving real impact from advancing accessibility in technology and business to reshaping how Paralympic stories are told, with athletes leading the narrative on their own terms. This is a conversation about more than sport, it's about legacy, representation, and the collective spirit that turns individual achievement into something much bigger. Guests in order of appearance: Alex D'Addi, Ravi Drugan, Michael O'Hearn, Audrey Crowley, Patrick Halgren, Nomi Bergman, Lyann Humphreys, Bart Garton, Steve Raymond, Rich DiGeronimo, Brenna Huckaby, Dani Aravich, Andrew Kurka

The Great Indoors
The MVNO Opportunity: Simpler Launches, Smarter Growth

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 22:57


Launching an MVNO may sound straightforward. In practice, it is anything but.Recorded live at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts is joined by Andy Hopkins, CTO of MVNX Link, and Amdocs' Mark Prudhoe for a conversation about what it really takes to bring new mobile providers to market. Together, they unpack the hidden complexity behind customer onboarding, billing, upgrades, top-ups, and service transitions, and why improving the customer journey remains one of the most important, and underestimated, challenges in the MVNO space.The discussion explores how the partnership between MVNX Link and Amdocs is designed to simplify that complexity: combining a SaaS-based platform, a practical customization layer, and a faster path to launch for MVNOs and MVNEs looking to get to market with less cost and less friction.

The Great Indoors
The Power of an Adaptive Mindset

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 40:15


This episode of The Great Indoors brings us inside Adaptive Spirit through the voices of the athletes themselves, sharing firsthand stories from the Paralympic Games and the journeys that define them. As Amdocs continues its 25th year of support, we capture the moments beyond the podium where preparation, setbacks, breakthroughs, and mindset shape what it truly means to compete at the highest level. From first-time Paralympians to seasoned medalists, these stories reveal the resilience, community, and global camaraderie that make this world so unique. What emerges is a powerful reminder that success isn't just measured in medals, but in the connections built, the challenges overcome, and the inspiration these athletes bring back to the industries and communities that support them. This is more than a conversation about sport, it's a reflection on perseverance, perspective, and the unifying power of shared human experience. Guests in order of appearance: Audrey Crowley, Saylor O'Brien, Ravi Drugan, Michael O'Hearn, Kate Delson, Jake Adicoff, Kyle Taulman, Patrick Halgren

The Great Indoors
From POC Graveyards to Production: How Telcos Make AI Real

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 32:30


AI is no longer the question for telecom. Execution is. Recorded live at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts is joined by Ross McWalter, Head of Business Development from AWS and Amdocs' Jesse-Lee Fry, VP of Generative AI & Data Growth, for a conversation about why so many AI ambitions still stall before they scale. Together, they explore the gap between proof of concept and production, and why fragmented systems, siloed data, integration complexity, and skills shortages continue to hold telcos back. The discussion looks at what it really takes to move beyond experimentation: unified data foundations, telco-trained agents, enterprise-grade observability, and a more coordinated operating model for AI across the business. From the contact center to the wider value chain, Ross and Jesse outline a shared vision for turning AI into something operational, measurable, and commercially meaningful.

The Great Indoors
More Than a Moment: The Movement Behind Adaptive Spirit

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 36:51


This episode of The Great Indoors tells the story of Adaptive Spirit, a purpose-driven movement that, over 31 years, has raised more than $25 million in support of the U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team while redefining what an industry event can achieve. As Amdocs proudly celebrates its 25th year supporting Adaptive Spirit, we're excited to bring The Great Indoors to the event, capturing the voices and stories that make this community so special. What began as a bold idea to break from tradition has grown into a powerful platform that connects the cable and media ecosystem with elite athletes, pairing sponsorship with storytelling to fuel careers, inspire organizations, and shift perspectives from disability to possibility. Through voices of founders, leaders, and athletes, this episode captures how Adaptive Spirit continues to turn relationships into impact proving that when purpose leads, an entire industry can help. Guests in order of appearance: Bridget Baker, Steve Raymond, Bart Garton, Alex D'Addio, Kyle Taulman, Andrew Kurka, Rich DiGeronimo, Danny Bowman, Nomi Bergman

The Great Indoors
Frontier Organizations, Sovereign Systems, and the New Rules of AI

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 55:29


Everyone wants to talk about AI. Far fewer are ready to deal with what it actually demands. Recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2026, this episode of The Great Indoors pairs two sharply different but deeply connected conversations about the future of enterprise technology. In the first, Kathleen Mitford, Corporate VP, Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft, joins Liliana Schwartz Bruner, Amdocs GM, and Matthew Roberts to explain why AI leadership can no longer sit inside technical teams alone. As organizations push to become frontier organizations, AI is beginning to reshape not just productivity, but how marketing, sales, and leadership work together, how decisions are made, and how new growth opportunities are identified. The message is clear: the future will not belong to companies that simply adopt AI tools, but to those that know how to apply them with purpose. The second conversation, with Chris Antlitz, Principal Telecom Analyst at TBR, as he steps back to examine the wider landscape. Here, the focus shifts to sovereignty, trust, infrastructure constraints, geopolitical pressure, and the growing sense that the market is entering a necessary recalibration. From satellite and quantum to the limits of current AI deployment, Chris offers a candid assessment of what is real, what is overestimated, and what business leaders should be watching next.

The Great Indoors
Beyond Vibe Coding: Building AI That Works at Enterprise Scale

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 23:55


Enterprise AI is no longer about experimentation alone. The real challenge now is scaling it in a way that delivers measurable value, holds up operationally, and avoids descending into chaos.In this episode of The Great Indoors, Matthew Roberts is joined by Mark Austin, Vice President of Data Science and AI at AT&T, for a grounded conversation on what it really takes to industrialize AI inside a large enterprise. With generative AI now making up the majority of his organization's work, Mark explains why governance, ROI discipline, and structured execution have become essential to moving from isolated projects to enterprise-wide impact. Together, they explore the difference between “vibe coding” and what Mark calls AI fuel coding, why fine-tuned models may offer the rare combination of better, faster, and cheaper, and how AT&T is thinking about agents, orchestration, and AI systems that can operate at scale.

The Great Indoors
Closing the Value Gap: Turning AI Progress into Impact

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 13:25


At the Mobile World Congress 2026, one theme rose above everything else: generative AI. Amdocs CEO, Shimie Hortig, joins The Great Indoors to discuss the shift from AI excitement to real-world execution. As generative AI dominates the conversation, Shimie explains that while the technology is advancing at extraordinary speed, enterprise adoption remains far behind. The result is what he calls the “value gap” which is the growing distance between what AI is capable of and what organizations are actually able to implement in ways that deliver measurable results. Together with Matthew Roberts, Shimie explores why closing that gap is so difficult, from security and integration to compliance and organizational change. Recorded live in Barcelona, the episode also captures the intensity of MWC itself and the importance of direct customer feedback in shaping what comes next. At its core, this is a conversation about moving from possibility to practice and about what it will take for the industry to turn AI momentum into real business value.

The Great Indoors
The First AI-Native Network: Qualcomm's Vision for 6G

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 44:22


At MWC Barcelona 2026, the conversation around AI is no longer confined to software. It is becoming physical, personal, and deeply tied to the future of connectivity.In this episode, Matthew Roberts welcomes Don McGuire, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer at Qualcomm, back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on what AI-native networks, emerging device form factors, and the next era of telecom could really mean in practice. From Qualcomm's latest announcements around 6G, wearable platforms, agentic modems, and Wi-Fi 8 to the bigger question of how operators evolve in an AI-first world, Don lays out a vision in which connectivity becomes more intelligent, more anticipatory, and more embedded in everyday life.The discussion also explores the role of the modern CMO in navigating AI's competing narratives, why human-led and AI-powered may be the most important balance for marketers to get right, and how younger generations are already treating AI less like a tool and more like a thought partner.

The Great Indoors
Inside the Big Themes Shaping MWC Barcelona 2026

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 30:05


MWC Barcelona 2026 made one thing clear: the telecom industry is entering a new phase, where AI feels more tangible, policy feels more urgent, and innovation is being judged by its real-world impact.In this episode, Matthew Roberts welcomes Lara Dewarr, CMO of the GSMA, back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on what this year's event revealed about the future of connectivity. From AI's shift into more embodied, agentic, and consumer-facing experiences to the growing importance of inclusion, regulation, and practical use cases, Lara offers a front-row view of where the industry is heading next. She reflects on 20 years of MWC in Barcelona, the role the event plays in bringing together industry and government, and why marketers, operators, and policymakers are now all grappling with the same challenges. The conversation also explores the risk of leaving communities behind in the AI era, the need for more locally relevant technology, and why sectors like healthcare may be next in line for telecom-led transformation.So if you are interested in the absolute latest from MWC and what it means for telecom on a larger scale, press play!

The Great Indoors
How Great Leaders Turn Ideas into Real-World Impact

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 34:59


What do a telecom CEO serving millions of people and a startup R&D leader building a new platform from scratch have in common? More than you might think. Live from MWC Barcelona 2026, Matthew Roberts is back to kick off Season 12 of The Great Indoors. In this episode, two conversations come together to explore how leadership and invention are deeply connected. First, Matt welcomes Carl Raymond Cruz, President and CEO of Globe Telecom. Carl reflects on the responsibility of leading a company that touches everyday life across the Philippines, and shares how Globe is working to expand digital inclusion, modernize the customer experience, and protect people from digital harm. Then, Matt speaks with Val Gorokhovsky, VP of R&D at 31 Concept, whose team has spent the last year building a new telecom intelligence platform for Deep Packet Intelligence which ensures data transfer security. From nation-building to startup building, this episode shows that the future of telecom will not be shaped by technology alone, but by leaders who know how to turn invention into impact.

The Great Indoors
What Remains Human in an Optimized World?

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 77:38


In this episode of The Great Indoors, Shelly Palmer, tech strategist and CEO of The Palmer Group returns for his third appearance to explain why the digital world has become unrecognizable in just two years since his last appearance. Listeners will gain an inside look at the brutal reality of the media business, where traditional purchase funnels have collapsed in favor of short-form video and zero-click AI search results. The conversation provides a roadmap for the transition from simple automation to agentic AI. Autonomous systems that can now plan and initiate tasks independently and explores the rise of vibe coding, where English becomes the new programming language. So if you're fascinated by media, machine learning, and the conversations shaping what comes next, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

The Great Indoors
Who Gets to Learn from AI? Equity, Access, and the New Digital Divide

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 50:08


A modern AI education has to wrestle with more than just new tools. It has to ask deeper questions, like how do we understand the models we're building? Who trains them? And who actually gets access to the results?To explore those questions, Matthew Roberts is joined by Dr. Kiesha King, Head of Education Strategy, as they compare the classroom to the boardroom on technology readiness. With this in mind, they look at the ethics, equity, and access challenges of artificial intelligence, discussing the models that can both empower and exclude. And despite all the innovation, Dr. King makes it clear why the teacher still matters. Finally, they look at both the promise and the pressure of AI in education, taking a close look at over-reliance, protection laws, and the other checks that need to be in place. If you want to understand how people are really learning with AI, let this episode be your lesson.

The Great Indoors
The Afterlife of Data – What Happens to Your Data When You Die?

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 65:24


Are you ready for an uncomfortable question… What happens to your data after you die?Buckle up — in this episode, Matthew Roberts is joined by Carl Öhman, Associate Professor at Uppsala University and author of The Afterlife of Data, to explore what becomes of our personal information after death and the ethical, political, and cultural consequences of our digital legacies.Tune in as Matt seeks Carl's perspective on what happens when today's tech giants gain access to the data of millions of deceased users. Together, they dive into how “death data” might be regulated, monetized, and ultimately controlled. From advertising and memorialized profiles to data ownership and the recording of history, this episode opens Pandora's box at the intersection of morality, business, and memory.This episode may not have all the answers, but it undeniably has all the questions you should be asking.

Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Why You Must Adapt and Evolve to Survive the AI Revolution feat. Itai Sadan

Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 46:38


Learn how to adapt and evolve your business to thrive through market disruptions and scale beyond seven figures. I sit down with Itai Sadan to explore why the ability to adapt and evolve separates good entrepreneurs from exceptional ones. Itai shares the raw story of building Duda from a garage startup to a company hosting over one million websites, including the pivotal moment when declining revenues forced a complete product pivot. From escaping the founder's trap to navigating the mobile revolution and now AI disruption, this conversation delivers hard-won lessons on staying ahead of market shifts, persuading your team through change, and why you don't have to be first to win. Itai Sadan is the co-founder and CEO of Duda, a white-label website builder serving digital marketing agencies and SaaS platforms worldwide. He launched the company in 2008 from his garage in Mountain View with his high school friend Amir Glatt after recognizing the shift toward mobile internet. Prior to Duda, Itai held positions at SAP and Amdocs and founded InterSight, a data storage startup, at age 21. His insights on SMBs, digital agencies, and online marketing have been featured in USA Today, TechCrunch, The Huffington Post, and more. Itai holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from Ben Gurion University in Israel. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The founder's trap happens when everything depends on you, and escaping it requires hiring for your weaknesses first. Building a business is an ultra-marathon, not a sprint, so find a sustainable pace that allows for continuous learning. Market dynamics will thrust challenges upon you regardless of revenue milestones, so stay attuned to shifts beyond your control. When pivoting, use data and customer feedback to persuade your team rather than pulling rank as the boss. AI won't take your job, but a competitor using AI better than you will. You don't have to be first to market because Google, Facebook, and others all came after early movers and still won. Niching down and being crystal clear on who you serve positions you perfectly for the AI-forward buyer's journey. Surround yourself with mentors and smart people to play intellectual ping pong and spot blind spots you'd miss alone. Connect with Itai Sadan: Website: https://www.duda.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itaisadan Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites:  www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community  

The Great Indoors
How to Make the Wrong Data Right: Addressing Hidden Bias in Healthcare

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 49:57


Modern technology doesn't run on code alone, it runs on data. Generated constantly and often invisibly, it shapes how our health is understood, and few people understand this better than Sheena Franklin.Joining Matthew Roberts in this episode, Sheena is a digital health founder, women's health advocate, and recognized voice in inclusive data and AI policy. Together, they unpack the historical biases embedded in clinical research, the challenges of unstructured and siloed healthcare data, and the growing role of wearables, AI, and regulation in shaping modern care.The conversation looks beyond innovation to stewardship, examining who owns health data, how it is governed, and why women's health has become a catalyst for broader transformation across the healthcare ecosystem.Technology is only as powerful as the care and consideration behind it—this episode is a reminder of what's at stake, and who the future of healthcare is really being built for.

The Great Indoors
Twelve Months On: Marcus Collins and the Reality Check for Culture

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 63:16


In his second appearance on The Great Indoors, Marcus Collins, cultural strategist and best-selling author, returns to pick up where we left off in Season Nine. Over the past twelve months, culture, technology, and commerce have moved fast, but not always forward. This conversation revisits the ideas that defined our last discussion and stress tests them against a year marked by generative AI acceleration, shifting cultural power, brand anxiety, and renewed questions around meaning, identity, and trust. Together, we explore what these developments mean for Marcus's work today, and for anyone tasked with building relevance, resonance, and responsibility in an increasingly automated world. A grounded, incisive dialogue on culture not as a trend to chase, but as a force to understand, especially when the ground keeps moving.

The Great Indoors
Closing the door on 2025 - What 2025 Revealed, and What 2026 Will Demand

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 54:52


2025 was supposed to be a year of stability for telecom. Instead, it exposed where the industry's assumptions no longer held.In this opening episode of The Great Indoors, now in its 11th season, Matthew Roberts is joined by Craig Moffett who is a co-founder and senior analyst at MoffettNathanson. Craig brings decades of experience tracking broadband, cable, and satellite and has a reputation for clear-eyed analysis that cuts through consensus thinking. They discussed what last year revealed, and what 2026 will demand. Together, they explore why cable may be far better positioned than market sentiment suggests, how competitive pressure continues to weigh on traditional wireless players, and why pricing power proved harder to sustain than many expected. The conversation spans the year's biggest surprises, from EchoStar's spectrum-driven turnaround to the growing, but still limited, role of satellite connectivity. If 2025 tested the narrative, 2026 will test execution.

Crypto Hipster Podcast
Burning The Midnight Oil: How to Pioneer Privacy-Enhancing Decentralized Technologies, with Eran Barak @ Shielded Technologies (Video)

Crypto Hipster Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 37:34


Eran Barak, CEOEran Barak is the CEO of Shielded Technologies, where he leads the executive team and all business activities pertaining to the development of the Midnight Network, as he did in his previous tenure at Input Output Global (IOG). He joined IOG following a successful career building and scaling international services companies in the fintech, IT, and telecommunications sectors.Before Shielded, Eran helped found Symphony, the world-leading B2B collaboration workflow in the financial industry, taking it from inception to unicorn status. Over the past 30 years, he served in leadership and executive positions at world-class industry-leading companies such as Parity Technologies, Amdocs, and Thomson Reuters, where he helped create new offerings and scale their businesses globally. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management. Eran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding steel roller coasters (never wood), solving puzzles, and collecting early 20th-century US wheat pennies. Shielded TechnologiesShielded Technologies is an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility.    A spinout from leading Web3 venture studio Input Output, Shielded brings deep cryptographic expertise as the core technology partner for the Midnight Network - a new blockchain that leverages advanced cryptographic proofs and a cooperative tokenomics design to protect data and metadata while ensuring auditability and compliance. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, Shielded is shaping a global ecosystem that upholds the fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression.

Crypto Hipster Podcast
Burning The Midnight Oil: How to Pioneer Privacy-Enhancing Decentralized Technologies, with Eran Barak @ Shielded Technologies (Audio)

Crypto Hipster Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 37:34


Eran Barak, CEOEran Barak is the CEO of Shielded Technologies, where he leads the executive team and all business activities pertaining to the development of the Midnight Network, as he did in his previous tenure at Input Output Global (IOG). He joined IOG following a successful career building and scaling international services companies in the fintech, IT, and telecommunications sectors.Before Shielded, Eran helped found Symphony, the world-leading B2B collaboration workflow in the financial industry, taking it from inception to unicorn status. Over the past 30 years, he served in leadership and executive positions at world-class industry-leading companies such as Parity Technologies, Amdocs, and Thomson Reuters, where he helped create new offerings and scale their businesses globally. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management. Eran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding steel roller coasters (never wood), solving puzzles, and collecting early 20th-century US wheat pennies. Shielded TechnologiesShielded Technologies is an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility.    A spinout from leading Web3 venture studio Input Output, Shielded brings deep cryptographic expertise as the core technology partner for the Midnight Network - a new blockchain that leverages advanced cryptographic proofs and a cooperative tokenomics design to protect data and metadata while ensuring auditability and compliance. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, Shielded is shaping a global ecosystem that upholds the fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression.

Big Conversations, Little Bar
Teddy Grouya, AmDocs Festival | From Statecraft to Storycraft: Building Festivals, Films & Community

Big Conversations, Little Bar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 53:50 Transcription Available


This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence dives into how passion, persistence, and service shape a life in film and community. Our guest Teddy Grouya—founder of the AmDocs Film Festival—traces a path from UCLA film studies and foreign-exchange days in Denmark to a State Department posting in Australia, then back to Hollywood and ultimately to creating a globally respected documentary and animation showcase. He explains how AmDocs curates 200+ films, hosts meaningful industry events, and consistently earns top marks from filmmakers. We explore why strong documentaries need more than talking heads, the surge of docuseries on streamers, and the hunt for that elusive story “hook.” He shares personal projects—from a Vivaldi passion piece to the heartfelt short Memory Collector—and his work restoring Palm Springs' Plaza Theatre. Plus: volunteer opportunities, premieres, and how great festivals are built like great films—one dedicated department at a time.Takeaways:A global path: Denmark exchange student → UCLA → State Department in Australia.AmDocs screens 200+ titles and prioritizes real industry networking.Festival success = curation, community, and nightly experiences beyond theaters.Submissions: generally completed within three years; 70-mile premiere radius.Docs should avoid “talking heads” fatigue—use dynamic visuals and archives.Memory Collector spotlights returning lost VHS memories to families.Vivaldi project began with curiosity and became a documentary narrative.Call for volunteers: drivers, theatre teams, and social media helpers.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #TeddyGrouya #AmDocsFilmFestival #DocumentaryFilmmaking #InternationalRelations #DanishLanguage #PlazaTheaterRestoration #FilmFestivalNetworking #PalmSpringsCulture #MemoryCollector #UCLAFilmStudies #AustraliaEmbassyExperience #CoachellaValleyIndependent #AmericanDocumentaryAwards

HFS PODCASTS
Unfiltered Stories | Amdocs looks to lead Services-as-Software revolution

HFS PODCASTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 30:11


In this episode of HFS Unfiltered Stories, Saurabh Gupta, President of Research and Advisory Services at HFS Research, chats with Gil Rosen, Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs. They discuss Amdocs' bold move into broader IT services with the launch of Amdocs Studios. Gil explains how Amdocs is uniquely positioned to lead the emerging "services as software" revolution by leveraging its product-led heritage, deep R&D capabilities, and extensive experience in large-scale digital transformations.The conversation explores how Amdocs is working to transcend its telecom roots and redefine the future of IT services. Key discussion points include:Amdocs Studios Launch: Amdocs' strategic expansion beyond telecom into broader IT services, with a focus on digital transformation, cloud, and user experience.Leading Services as Software: How Amdocs' robust R&D foundation empowers it to lead the "services as software" movement.Rise of AI Agents: Amdocs' vision for the future of customer engagement through AI-driven agents and personality engineering.

CPQ Podcast
Julian Hodges (Sneeyeg) on CPQ, ServiceNow, and Scaling Smart with Governance

CPQ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 31:39


Looking for CPQ solutions and expert advice? In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, we're joined by Julian Hodges, Co-Founder of Sneeyeg, a ServiceNow system integrator specializing in CPQ, billing, and enterprise transformation. With over 20 years of experience from Amdocs, CloudSense, and Salesforce, Julian shares invaluable insights on achieving CPQ success. Discover why strong governance and effective modeling are crucial, and how focusing on business outcomes drives project success. Julian also discusses AI/ML in CPQ for cross-sell and up-sell, the challenges of customization versus configuration, and why large enterprises trust Sneeyeg for CPQ leadership. Tune in for essential CPQ guidance! He also dives into: Sneeyeg's 100% focus on ServiceNow and partnerships with ISVs like Logik.ai and Aria Systems The challenges of customization vs. configuration in modern CPQ implementations How AI/ML is transforming CPQ—especially in cross-sell, up-sell, and retention strategies Why large enterprises in telco, tech, and utilities look to Sneeyeg for CPQ leadership What makes productization a smart move for services firms—and what Sneeyeg is planning next This episode is packed with real-world advice for CPQ professionals, ServiceNow customers, and anyone interested in scaling smarter with AI, governance, and business-led configuration.

The Great Indoors
From the Network Edge to the Digital Pocket: Season 10 Finale at MWC

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 39:29


What does it take to lead a telecom revolution — from the infrastructure beneath our feet to the intelligence in our hands? In this final episode of Season 10, recorded live at MWC in Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts explores how AI is being deployed by leaders at the forefront of the telecom industry. First, Matt is joined by Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile, and Nir Hollander, GM & Divisional President of Amdocs. They unpack how T-Mobile's industry-leading spectrum strategy helped cement its 5G leadership, and how the company is now embracing AI to drive everything from customer experience to network optimization. Together, they reflect on key takeaways from MWC, from programmable networks to the rise of self-healing infrastructure, and offer advice for telcos worldwide. Then Matt sits down with Daniel Hernandez Ortega, SVP of Devices and Digital Ecosystems at Telefonica. From AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses to hybrid cloud-device architectures, Daniel shares what's shaping the next wave of consumer tech and how AI is becoming part of everyday life, even for his kids. He also dives into the evolving industry landscape, highlighting the rise of new players and what it takes for vendors to stand out in the competitive AI and 5G space. It's time to wrap up Season 10!

Haven't Made It Yet
#48 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AMDOCS & A HEATED DEBATE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST

Haven't Made It Yet

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 35:19


For this episode, Dakota Kappen joins us to discuss his career path as a commercial automotive photographer. Dakota was also involved in our short doc, PAISANO OVERHANG, which is currently in its festival run. Most recently, it screened at the Oscar-qualifying AmDocs festival in Palm Springs. Dakota and Jannik report on the experience. The episode reached its climax with a passionate debate about the differences between documentary and narrative filmmaking. Dakota's Social: https://www.instagram.com/dakotakappen/ Indieknot Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

The Great Indoors
Leading the Future: Three Women Transforming Tech, Brand, and Finance

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 63:41


Today's marketplace demands more than just strategy—it calls for adaptability, creativity, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies. In this episode from MWC in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts sits down with three remarkable women who are leading transformation across tech, brand, and finance. First, Sarah Roberts, Group CMO at Boldyn, shares her journey from psychology to global marketing leader. She discusses the evolving role of the CMO, the importance of initiatives like the GSMA CMO Circle, and how her team balances automation with creativity to craft award-winning campaigns. Next, Stephanie Lynch-Habib, a former CMO turned leadership advisor, dives into lessons from the CMO Circle, the power of customer segmentation, and how data is reshaping brand strategy. Finally, Amira Soliman, founder and CEO of Time Guardian / Athar, reveals how her fintech startup is bridging crypto and traditional finance. With real-world applications of AI, blockchain, and DeFi, Amira is reshaping digital payments while championing financial inclusion for all. Together, these three women offer a global, future-focused perspective from those who aren't afraid to rewrite the rules.

How AI Happens
Amdocs Group President Anthony Goonetilleke

How AI Happens

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 43:15


The rapid evolution of technology excites Anthony, especially in AI.User preferences are shifting towards more human-like AI interactions.Empathy in AI is crucial for better customer service experiences.The partnership between Amdocs and NVIDIA emphasizes the importance of software efficiencySoftware and hardware advancements must progress in parallel to maximize productivity.Physical AI integration will enhance daily life through automation and smart devices.Emergent behavior in AI represents a new frontier in reasoning and decision-making.Generative AI can learn and adapt beyond traditional if-then programming.An audit trail is essential for transparency in AI decision-making processes.  

The Great Indoors
Beyond Connectivity: How Globe is Uplifting a Nation

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 55:12


What does it take to digitally empower an entire nation – and secure it at scale? At MWC Barcelona 2025, Matthew Roberts investigates how teams across Globe Telecom are unlocking the full potential of AI. First, Matt and co-host Gil Rosen, CMO at Amdocs, are joined by Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. Anton shares his journey into this unique dual role and offers his perspective on the future of AI leadership. He also breaks down how Globe is building its AI strategy and why your development approaches need to differ for all those on your team. Then we're joined by Darius Jose Delgado, Globe's Chief Commercial Officer. Darius leads Globe's entire commercial portfolio across mobile, broadband, and B2B, and has been instrumental in driving Globe's aggressive push toward full digital adoption and connectivity nationwide. This is a story about technology with purpose — and a commitment to nation-building that deserves to be heard.

The Great Indoors
Opposite Ends, Same Goal: Rethinking Connectivity from AT&T to MVNE.pl

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 51:10


Can any brand become a mobile provider? That's the question Matthew Roberts explores at MWC Barcelona 2025, as he sits down with two industry leaders who are reshaping traditional telecom models through Amdocs' ConnectX—or as some might call it, “telco in a box.” First, Matt is joined by Stephanie Ormstron, Head of Commercial and Product at AT&T's MVNX Ecosystem. Together, they unpack what mobile virtual network experiences (MVNX) are, how they differ from traditional MVNOs, and why they're opening up powerful new partnership opportunities. Stephanie explains how non-telco brands can now tap into AT&T's network and embed connectivity directly into their customer experience. Next, Matt speaks with Zbigniew Pawlik, better known as Zibi, Founder & CEO of MVNE.PL. Inspired by a transatlantic sailing trip, Zibi shares how he launched his own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Poland. He walks through the challenges of getting the venture off the ground, why the Polish market has lagged behind the rest of Europe, and how ConnectX is making telecom entrepreneurship more accessible than ever. Whether it's a fintech platform bundling data, or a retail brand offering loyalty-driven mobile plans, hear how connectivity is becoming less about infrastructure—and more about experience.

The Great Indoors
Building Smarter, Together

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 54:56


Partnerships like these are powering the next generation of AI tools, insights, and capabilities in telecom. The conversation continues from MWC Barcelona 2025 as Amdocs host, Matthew Roberts, sits down with key partners to explore how AI is transforming the telecommunications industry. First up, Matt and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs welcome Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development for Telecom at Nvidia. Together, they unpack the powerful implications of the Amdocs–Nvidia partnership and explore how AI is reshaping every corner of the industry, from customer care and network operations to marketing and supply chain optimization. The conversation wraps with a look toward what integration with technologies like IoT, robotics, and even 6G might bring next. Then, Matt is joined by Jillian Kaplan, AI and Infrastructure Product + Partner Marketing at Dell. Appearing for her fourth insightful conversation on The Great Indoors, Jillian shares how Dell's AI Factory, alongside partners like Nvidia, is driving new enterprise opportunities. The group also addresses sustainability. While AI requires significant energy to operate, energy is also set to be saved, thanks to AI's impact on resourcing. Finally, the conversation looks ahead to what's coming next, from the promise of 6G unlocking even more powerful AI use cases to the rise of unexpected, cross-industry collaborations.

The Great Indoors
From Assistants to Surrogates: The AI Journey Has Just Begun

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:49


As AI keeps evolving, so do the big questions around it! In this episode, Matthew Roberts is live from MWC Barcelona to continue the AI investigation. First, Matt is joined by Amdocs colleague Roy Sgan-Cohen and Anil Jain, Global Managing Director for Strategic Industries at Google Cloud. Highlighting the importance of partnerships between organizations like Amdocs and Google, Anil explains how collaborations like these allow the rich data within the telecom space to be fully leveraged in new and unique ways. From the rise of agentic AI to the democratization of knowledge, they explore what these game-changing trends mean for today's organizations. Then Matt is joined by Chris Antlitz, Principal Analyst at Technology Business Research, to hypothesize about the future. Together, they continue the conversation on agentic AI as it's causing all the buzz at MWC, and dive into how AR and VR are poised to make a resurgence in popularity. Finally, they explore the continued ethical questions that AI demands, and Chris shares his perspective on Quantum computing as the next frontier of future tech!

The Great Indoors
The Great Indoors reaches the 100th episode: Live at MWC 2025

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 22:57


Calling all Marketeers! If you're ready to hear what's next for marketing from one of the industry's best, this episode is for you. Join Matthew Roberts as he celebrates a major milestone: the 100th episode of The Great Indoors! Matt is joined by co-host and Amdocs CMO, Gil Rosen, for a conversation with Lara Dewar, CMO at GSMA. Set against the buzzing backdrop of MWC, the trio dives into why this has been the most ambitious year for the event yet, from bold programming on geopolitics and supply chains to the power of thought leadership and startups. Lara shares what it means to be a modern CMO, highlighting the growing strategic role of marketing and the importance of having a seat at the table, not just to promote but to shape the future. They also explore the accelerating influence of AI, the ethical and philosophical implications of emerging tech, and why CMOs are uniquely positioned to lead the way. Finally, they highlight the growing importance of industry partnerships, emphasizing that the most successful players today aren't going at it alone.

The Great Indoors
Tech for Good: How TELUS Is Driving Human Impact Through Innovation

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 35:00


What happens when technology levels the playing field—when education, innovation, and opportunity become more accessible than ever before? For many, AI is that transformative force, acting as the Great Equalizer across industries. Live from MWC Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts is joined by Tomer Gingold from Amdocs and Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer at TELUS, to explore AI's ever-evolving impact. Hesham kicks things off by breaking down TELUS's transformation from a traditional telecom company to a tech-driven powerhouse, shifting IT from a cost center to a strategic value creator. He also highlights AI's power in education and knowledge democratization, making information more accessible while revolutionizing the way businesses operate. The discussion delves into AI's societal impact and its alignment with TELUS's mission to use technology for social good. Looking ahead, the trio examines AI's rapid adoption, shifting public perceptions, and what the next 12 months might hold. Discover how AI isn't just driving innovation—it's making knowledge more accessible than ever.

The Great Indoors
Alliances That Matter: The Role of Partnerships in Tech's Next Frontier

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 57:35


AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but one thing is clear—no single company can do it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and in this episode live from MWC 2025, get ready to dive into two powerful partnerships that are reshaping the future of telecom. First, Matthew Roberts and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs sit down with Chivas Nambiar, General Manager of Telco at AWS, to explore how Amdocs and AWS are working together to solve Telco's biggest challenges. From cloud migration to automation to digital transformation, they discuss how this partnership is unlocking new possibilities for service providers of all sizes. Then, Matt welcomes Amir Kaiser from Amdocs and Manish Singh, CTO of Telecom Systems at Dell, to discuss how Dell's AI infrastructure and Amdocs' software are powering the AI Factory, a revolutionary approach where data fuels cutting-edge AI. Their conversation dives into AI monetization, sovereign AI solutions across different regions, and how Dell and Amdocs are building modular AI frameworks for scalability. Tune in to discover why collaboration is the key to AI adoption and how partnerships like these are shaping the future of telecom worldwide.

The Great Indoors
Verizon is Reimagining Connectivity for the Future

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 52:18


Verizon is a company that needs no introduction, as with over 140 million subscribers, it continues to push the boundaries of connectivity and innovation. Live from MWC Barcelona 2025, Matt Roberts sits down with two of the company's leaders for an exclusive look at the future of IoT and AI. First, he speaks with Ragu Masilamany from Amdocs and Shamik Basu, VP of Strategic Connectivity at Verizon, to explore how 5G is transforming the Internet of Things. They dive into the evolution of IoT, from basic sensor monitoring to today's advanced AI-driven applications, and discuss the real-world impact of 5G, from smart cities to autonomous vehicles. Shamik also unpacks the global challenges facing IoT adoption and how Verizon is tackling them with cutting-edge solutions. Next, Matt sits down with Iris Meijer, CMO & Chief Product Officer at Verizon Business, to understand Verizon's AI strategy and how the company is harnessing artificial intelligence to drive success. From AI-powered workload management to customer support innovations, Iris shares how AI is reshaping enterprise solutions. She also delves into AI's role in storytelling, personalized marketing, and campaign optimization, offering insights into how different generations are embracing AI in unique ways. From connectivity to intelligence, this episode provides a front-row seat to the future of Verizon and beyond.

The Great Indoors
The role of the CMO in the age of the AI renaissance

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 64:50


It's the season finale of The Great Indoors! In this final episode, Randi Zuckerberg returns for a fascinating discussion about AI's growing impact on the human experience. From LLMs helping you navigate your dating life to AI's potential to create music that generates its own fandom, Randi and Matt explore the unexpected ways this technology is transforming areas that once required a uniquely human touch. Diving into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, they examine AI's role as a storytelling co-pilot, its impact on marketing and creativity, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI-generated content. They also discuss how traditional marketing skills like writing, editing, and storytelling could shift toward the ability to effectively prompt the next generation of AI models. Whether the promises of AI excite or unsettle you, this episode delivers a thought-provoking conversation that will challenge how you think about AI, marketing, and pushing your own limits.

Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

GCorp International v. AmDocs

The Great Indoors
The connective tissue of sports

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 61:26


Sports have a unique way of drawing us in, making us feel the full weight of every victory and defeat. That emotional rollercoaster is what makes sports so powerful, fostering some of the most passionate fan bases in the world. In this episode, Nick Stevens, host, writer, and producer for WEEI Sports Radio Network, joins Matt Roberts to explore the deep connection between sports and storytelling. A lifelong Boston sports fan, Nick reflects on the city's legendary teams and why a true journey requires both crushing losses and thrilling wins. Nick and Matt discuss why sports offer some of the most authentic narratives in entertainment and explain the unique way they allow people to come together. Ready to not just share the positives, Nick weighs in on the challenges facing modern sports fandoms, from skyrocketing ticket prices to the curated online presence affecting the perception of top players. Through personal stories and unforgettable moments, Nick reveals how the emotional depth of sports shapes identities, strengthens relationships, and instills valuable lessons in resilience and passion. Get ready to discover what it takes not just to win on the field, but to craft a story that truly captivates and inspires.

The Great Indoors
The Timeless Power of Storytelling

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 59:12


Narratives are everywhere. From Pride and Prejudice to TikTok, from business strategies to bedtime stories—storytelling is the invisible thread that connects us all. We dive into the timeless power of storytelling with creative writer, Poppy Hollingworth. From ancient literature to modern-day marketing, Poppy breaks down the key elements that make a great story and how narratives shape our world. She explores the seven core story structures, the role of emotion in storytelling, and how businesses can leverage different narratives for greater impact. Poppy shares fascinating insights on how instant gratification has appeared on platforms like TikTok, mirroring serialized storytelling exemplified by authors like Charles Dickens. She also tackles the evolution of digital storytelling, the impermanence of online content, and how physical books are perfectly poised for a nostalgic comeback. If you've ever wondered what makes stories stick and how they continue to shape our world, this episode is for you!

The Great Indoors
Exploring the possibilities of a more beautiful world

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 52:32


When you don't use a muscle or a skill, it's a well-known fact that atrophy inevitably sets in. To improve oneself, an active effort must be made to ensure progress. But what happens with the advent of AI, designed to make things easier? What implications will this have on the cognitive processes that require continuous refinement? In this thought-provoking episode of The Great Indoors, host Matthew Roberts speaks with renowned author and philosopher, Charles Eisenstein, about the evolving role of technology and its impact on aspects of our lives that were once firmly rooted in the tangible. They delve into the core concepts of Eisenstein's work, including Sacred Economics, and discuss the far-reaching implications of replacing the real with the digital. Through engaging anecdotes and philosophical reflections, Charles challenges us to reconnect with the material world, nurture authentic relationships, and consider why oral storytelling may become the future's most reliable tool for building trust. With increasing domination from ones and zeros, it's time to explore the possibilities of a more beautiful and connected world.

The Great Indoors
Resilience, redemption, and narrative design

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 66:28


Alignment is the cornerstone of a successful company, touching every aspect from the business plan, to the product, to the marketing. A cohesive narrative is what separates the good from the great, and no one understands this better than Chris Hare, founder of The Storied Future. In this episode, Chris joins Matt to unpack the transformative power of storytelling in business. Drawing from his experience with global tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, Chris shares how his time in the industry inspired him to cut through the noise and focus on the compelling stories that leader may not know how to tell. In this episode, he discusses how he helps CEOs uncover their personal "atomic stories"—narratives that not only center their humanity but also act as a North Star, guiding their companies forward. Chris dives into practical storytelling techniques, how to approach 360 interviews, and how to hunt for the "plot twist" that can make your company's story truly stand out. If you're looking to explore how authentic storytelling can drive both organizational change and personal growth, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

The Great Indoors
Storytelling as the currency of Culture

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:01


Ever heard the saying, "You are the company you keep"? It's true, friends, tastes, and styles all reflect our unique cultural subscriptions. Culture is a dominating factor in how we show up every day, a phenomenon deeply understood by Marcus Collins, a marketing expert and cultural scholar. On this episode of The Great Indoors, Marcus dives into the impact of culture and how its influence goes deeper than points pulled from demographic data. Unpacking the relationship between culture and human behavior, Marcus reveals why consumers like what they like. Moreover, he shares how companies can understand it like McDonald's did when they dug their way out of a PR crisis with an award-winning campaign. Marcus shares what it means to uncover, understand, and implement “fan truths” and how Gen AI is leading to unorthodox content, forcing today's marketers to adapt or fall behind. Tune in to take steps toward understanding the difficult-to-define, ever-evolving force influencing lives—culture.

The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom
#623: Is your brand ready for its own AI agent? Featuring Gil Rosen of Amdocs

The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 32:33


Is your brand ready to thrive in a world where AI-driven agents become the primary point of contact for your customers?Today, we're joined by Gil Rosen, Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs, a leader in reshaping connectivity and customer experiences through cutting-edge technology. Gil recently spearheaded a global survey in collaboration with McCann Tech and Coleman Parkes, exploring the impact of AI-based agents on brand identity. With Agentic AI emerging as the next frontier in customer experience and marketing technology, Gil is here to help us unpack how businesses can adapt to this transformative trend and create meaningful connections in the age of AI.Gil Rosen is chief marketing officer at Amdocs, responsible for managing its global brand, product marketing and customer marketing. In this role, he leads development of Amdocs' vision, delivery of strategic research insights to customers, as well as the company's overall go-to-market activities. Gil heads a team of global marketing professionals and is a member of the company's executive management team. Previous to this, Gil served as the chief marketing and innovation officer at Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunication provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom
#623: Is your brand ready for its own AI agent? Featuring Gil Rosen of Amdocs

The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:03


Is your brand ready to thrive in a world where AI-driven agents become the primary point of contact for your customers? Today, we're joined by Gil Rosen, Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs, a leader in reshaping connectivity and customer experiences through cutting-edge technology. Gil recently spearheaded a global survey in collaboration with McCann Tech and Coleman Parkes, exploring the impact of AI-based agents on brand identity. With Agentic AI emerging as the next frontier in customer experience and marketing technology, Gil is here to help us unpack how businesses can adapt to this transformative trend and create meaningful connections in the age of AI. Gil Rosen is chief marketing officer at Amdocs, responsible for managing its global brand, product marketing and customer marketing. In this role, he leads development of Amdocs' vision, delivery of strategic research insights to customers, as well as the company's overall go-to-market activities. Gil heads a team of global marketing professionals and is a member of the company's executive management team. Previous to this, Gil served as the chief marketing and innovation officer at Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunication provider.

The Great Indoors
GenAI as a thought partner

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 53:09


What does the future of knowledge look like in the age of generative AI? In this episode, strategist, author, and Outthinker founder Kaihan Krippendorff , joins Matthew Roberts to explore the transformative journey of knowledge in an AI-powered world. Together, they unpack how large language models (LLMs) are reshaping how we process, share, and act on information. Uncover how AI is poised to revolutionize storytelling, enabling businesses to craft hyper-personalized narratives that connect like never before. Join Matt and Kaihan as they venture into ethical dilemmas and workforce disruptions AI may bring, asking bold questions about how humans and machines will share the future. How do we balance the power of AI with the expertise and intuition of people? What does this shift mean for strategy, creativity, and the stories we tell? Packed with practical wisdom and thought-provoking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for leaders, innovators, and anyone passionate about shaping the future of business and society.

You Learn Something New Every Day
398- AmDocs Film Festival Director of Development Leighton Ginn and Press Coordinator Intern Daisy Mejia Salazar.

You Learn Something New Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 30:33


Remarkable Marketing
Scott Galloway: B2B Marketing Lessons From Prof G with VP of Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Verbit, Michael Rosman

Remarkable Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:20


The role of the marketer is changing. Scott Galloway, aka Prof G, says that to be successful today, marketers have to act as “coaches, advisors and strategists” to their company.That's what we're talking about in today's episode with the help of our special guest, VP of Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Verbit, Michael Rosman.Together, we talk about finding the right channel, being bold, and avoiding clickbait.About our guest, Michael RosmanMichael Rosman is VP of Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Verbit, having joined the company in April 2022. He has extensive work experience in Corporate strategy and Marketing. Prior to this, he worked at Amdocs, where he held various roles including Customer Business Executive, Director of Corporate Strategy, and Manager of Corporate Strategy from May 2016 to April 2022.Before joining Amdocs, Michael worked at Degania Medical as the Head of Strategy, Business Development & Innovation from May 2015 to May 2016. Michael also has experience at Biometrix, where he served as the Head of Strategic Planning and subsequently as the Interim COO from November 2011 to May 2015.Michael started his career at Tefen Management Consulting in July 2007, where he worked as a Senior Consultant for over four years. During his time at Tefen, he successfully led cross-functional and international teams on various projects in industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, chemicals, and healthcare.Michael Rosman completed his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University between the years 2004 and 2008. Later, between 2011 and 2012, he pursued an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Scott Galloway:Find the right channel. Test different channels to see which one your content achieves the best reach and resonance on. People on LinkedIn might engage with your content way more than on your blog. Use that to your advantage by creating more content gauged for your LinkedIn audience. Michael says, “Finding the right channel is a big takeaway for me. So I know everybody has the standard channels of paid ads and events and SEO and whatever is, but find a channel that maximizes your impact. Figure out your puzzle. Figure out who you are and something that might be unique [to you]. Maybe it's a channel that doesn't exist for anybody else.”Be bold. Know what you stand for and express it clearly and without fear of losing your audience. Michael says, “Go all in on something. [Scott Galloway] has so much conviction and so much belief in doing what he does, he can really go all out.” When you express your message authentically and with clarity, your content will resonate with your intended audience.Avoid clickbait. Make sure the meat of your content is valuable to your audience. Don't just give it all away in the title. Michael says, ”So many times, people have a hot take-y headline to lure you, to get you in, but then there's nothing else. All of the content that you wanted to consume is in the title and everything else is meaningless. [But] Whenever I tune in [to one of Scott Galloway's podcasts], I always feel like it was worth my time. I came in, I came for value, and it consistently delivers value. It's always interesting. There's always substance behind the title.”Quotes*”I really think about niching down, and about the shorts, shows and moonshots sort of positioning. You want to create stuff that your people can tap into for a minute or two. You want to create stuff that they can subscribe to and get like an hour a week. And then you want stuff that's definitive, could be viral and bingeworthy. If you have 15 different personas that you're selling to, if you could create a single bingeable asset for those 15 personas, that's far more valuable than creating 150 pieces of content for those 15 things.” - Ian Faison*”The world changes every minute. What was published a week ago is now no longer potentially relevant. So it's your job as a brand to reach forward into the future and say, ‘I think that based on what we know, what we're saying on our proprietary information and what our customers are saying, I think that this is where the world is going.” -  Ian FaisonTime Stamps[0:55] Meet Michael Rosman, VP of Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Verbit.ai[2:19] Verbit's Marketing and Customer Insights[7:29] Scott Galloway's Marketing Philosophy[10:42] The Journey and Impact of Scott Galloway[19:31] The Power of Serialized Content[24:52] Marketing Takeaways from Prof G[29:42] The Value of Definitive Works in Content[31:07] Challenges in Content Creation for Multiple Personas[32:04] The Importance of Niching Down and Binge-Worthy Content[39:39] Balancing Quality, Speed, and Cost in Video Production[42:16] The Future of AI in Content Creation[45:48] Verbit's Content StrategyLinksConnect with Michael on LinkedinLearn more about Verbit.aiAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Meredith Gooderham, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

Go To Market Grit
#219 CEO Tanium, Dan Streetman: Critical Responsibility

Go To Market Grit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 64:33


Guest: Dan Streetman, CEO of TaniumA graduate of West Point who served in Iraq combat operations, Tanium CEO Dan Streetman can't help but compare his business career to his military experience. Understanding huge structures and processes is a crucial skill at both Tanium and in the Army, he says, as are the skills for aligning people around a shared mission.“Before you go on an operation, you write a thing called an operations order ... [and] one of the most important things at the operations order is this paragraph called the commander's intent,” he explains, “which describes how you believe the mission is going to be accomplished and why it's important.”“You may end up doing something completely different. But as long as you understand the mission and the commander's intent, the organization can do amazing things.”Chapters:(01:05) - Election Day (02:44) - Ranger School (06:42) - Parenting and business school (09:59) - Military structures (12:27) - Serving in Iraq (15:59) - Back to normal life (21:37) - Working out (24:14) - Quality sleep (26:37) - Non-founder CEOs (31:35) - Getting the job (35:56) - Earning respect (38:49) - TIBCO (43:40) - Redline (46:37) - Going public (53:54) - Time horizons (58:35) - Free AI (01:03:11) - Whar “grit” mans to Dan (01:03:40) - Who Tanium is hiring Mentioned in this episode: Ronald Reagan, Terri Streetman, Ironman Triathlons, Jeff Bezos and Amazon, Stanley McChrystal, Jon Abizaid, Charles Jacoby, Thomas Siebel and C3, Salesforce, Bill McDermott, Carl Eschenbach, Marc Benioff, Garmin, Mark McLaughlin, Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke, World Series of Poker, Amdocs, David and Orion Hindawi, Citrix, Harvard University, Pets.com, Ben Horowitz, Vista Equity Partners, Vivek Ranadivé, Robert Smith, Operation Warp Speed, BreakLine, Bipul Sinha and Rubrik, Mikhail Gorbachev, F. Scott Fitzgerald, OpenAI and ChatGPT, and Google.Links:Connect with DanLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm