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Live from the Databricks Data + AI Summit at the Moscone Center, this DMRadio episode kicks off with a high-energy segment featuring Ari Kaplan and a deep dive into the risks of handing proprietary data to public LLMs. The conversation explores safer alternatives like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and the power of enterprise knowledge graphs to fuel private, secure AI solutions. Then we shift gears with Mark Stevens of Row 64, discussing the critical need for real-time data visualization—especially in telco, cybersecurity, and smart city planning. From massive-scale data ingestion to digital twins, this episode brings you the pulse of what's next in AI and data strategy.

AI democratization sounds great in theory, but why do so many enterprises struggle to make it work? In this episode, Ari Kaplan, Head of Tech Evangelism at Databricks, breaks down the biggest roadblocks to scaling AI—and what's needed to overcome them. From data intelligence and synthetic data to why leading enterprises rely on unified data and analytics Platforms to cut costs, reduce governance complexity, and streamline AI adoption—we explore how organizations can move beyond AI pilot purgatory and use AI to drive tangible impact at scale.Ari dives into the hard truths about AI implementation, including why companies still face governance hurdles, siloed data, and inefficient infrastructure. Ari and I discuss how organizations can get more value from their data, deploy AI responsibly, and use synthetic data to scale securely.Plus, Ari shares his personal approach to balancing a global career, thought leadership, and content creation—including how he manages to make time for writing books while advising enterprises worldwide. We also discuss his take on social media strategy, the skills he's encouraging his kids to develop for an AI-driven world, and the future of work in an era of intelligent automation.If you care about AI democratization, enterprise AI strategy, and staying ahead of the curve, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless legal tech solutions? Bombarded by vendors offering the latest shiny tools? In this episode, Legal tech analyst and writer Ari Kaplan, with over 18 years of expertise, shares practical advice on evaluating legal tech solutions for your department. Ari discusses how to work effectively with vendors, streamline legal operations, and assess your department's needs to ensure successful tech implementation. Plus, hear his thoughts on AI in legal and why embracing this game-changing technology is crucial for staying ahead in the industry.

Stephanie speaks with Ari Kaplan about his recent report exploring how midsize law firms can adapt and innovate to succeed in today's legal landscape. The conversation covers how technology can provide firms with greater agility, strategies for managing change fatigue, the importance of effective leadership, and evolving decision-making processes in the legal industry.    Links from the episode:   The Changemakers Report     If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! 

Stephanie speaks with Ari Kaplan about his recent report exploring how midsize law firms can adapt and innovate to succeed in today's legal landscape. The conversation covers how technology can provide firms with greater agility, strategies for managing change fatigue, the importance of effective leadership, and evolving decision-making processes in the legal industry.    Links from the episode:   The Changemakers Report    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! 

Today's guests are Ari Kaplan, Denham Demac, and Kiwi Hitlerberg.Check out the video version of this podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCCQhfko9JCW5zsVBvAZc_yHjv8pACVIN

Beth and Debbie reflect on their podcast journey and mark the end of season one with this special episode featuring guest Ari Kaplan.  Together, they explore the importance of building connections, fostering community, and embracing opportunities for growth in the legal industry and beyond. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the art of networking and the transformative potential of collaboration.   Check out the show notes for this episode on our website.   Connect with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Stay ahead of the curve with Databricks Chief Evangelist Ari Kaplan as we delve into the latest trends and developments shaping the future of AI and data. Gain valuable perspectives on how organizations can leverage AI and data analytics to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: AIBox.aiJoin our ChatGPT Community: Facebook GroupFollow me on Twitter: Jaeden's Twitter

Join us on a journey to uncover the future of AI and data with insights from Databricks Chief Evangelist Ari Kaplan as we chart new territories and possibilities. Explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, transforming workflows, and driving digital transformation initiatives worldwide. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: AIBox.aiJoin our ChatGPT Community: Facebook GroupFollow me on Twitter: Jaeden's Twitter

Unlock the potential of tomorrow with Databricks Chief Evangelist Ari Kaplan as we delve into the latest trends and innovations in AI and data. Gain actionable insights into how businesses and organizations can harness the power of AI and data analytics to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: AIBox.aiJoin our ChatGPT Community: Facebook GroupFollow me on Twitter: Jaeden's Twitter

Dive into the future of AI and data with Databricks Chief Evangelist Ari Kaplan as we analyze emerging trends and anticipate the next big breakthroughs. Discover how advancements in technology are reshaping industries and driving innovation in AI-driven solutions. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: AIBox.aiJoin our ChatGPT Community: Facebook GroupFollow me on Twitter: Jaeden's Twitter

Whether you work in retail, healthcare, or CPG, data analytics is key to making your business stand out. You're able to find new sources of data, synthesize them, and then work with business folks to get better and better insights. Even with all of the advantages analytics offers us, sometimes there's hesitancy to invest in data. In sports, it's the exact opposite. The use of data is felt immediately in game wins, player selection, and gate revenue.Known as “The Real Moneyball guy,” Ari Kaplan has revolutionized sports through analytics and is a leading influencer in the area, as well as in AI and data. He helped create analytics departments for the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Baltimore Orioles. Ari is now Head of Evangelism at Databricks where his team helped the Texas Rangers clinch their first World Series title. Satyen and Ari discuss data analytics in sports, how data intelligence platforms are shifting the landscape, and the concept of generation AI.--------“Even if we change nothing else, to be able to make better predictions of player development, finding what skills are better in the draft, predicting injuries and so on, that's part of the competitive advantages. How can we ingest this data? It's a ton of data. Terabytes of data every game, multiply that by dozens and dozens of teams at all levels around the world. Right now, teams are struggling to store it, process it on a daily basis. Teams that could do that faster will be an advantage. For listeners, if you're not in the baseball world, same idea. If you're in retail, CPG, healthcare, it's finding new sources of data, proprietary, nonproprietary. How could you synthesize it? Then, how can you start working with the business people to get better and better and better insights?” – Ari Kaplan--------Time Stamps:*(03:00): The birth of Moneyball*(10:11): How the Texas Rangers hit a data home run*(15:49): The next evolution: data intelligence*(27:17): Partnering for success in the ecosystem*(38:54): The role of AI in building the future*(41:29): Satyen's Takeaways--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksLearn more about Raoul Wallenberg's fateConnect with Ari on LinkedInFollow Ari on X

Ari Kaplan (Head of Evangelism at Databricks) joins me to chat about all things data intelligence, data lakehouses, the role of evangelism in tech companies, automation, and much more.

In this episode, we dive into the data realm, exploring the future of AI with insights from Databricks Chief Evangelist, Ari Kaplan. Join me as we unravel the potential, innovations, and strategic considerations that shape the intersection of artificial intelligence and data in the evolving tech landscape. Invest in AI Box: https://Republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ AI Facebook Community Learn About ChatGPT Learn About AI at Tesla

Join me in this episode as we explore the dreams woven in data, engaging in a conversation with Databricks Chief Evangelist, Ari Kaplan. We delve into the future horizons of AI, discussing potential advancements, strategic decisions, and the transformative impact of data in the world of artificial intelligence. Invest in AI Box: https://Republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ AI Facebook Community Learn About ChatGPT Learn About AI at Tesla

In this episode, we explore the future of data through the lens of AI with Ari Kaplan, Databricks' Chief Evangelist, as we unravel the potentials and possibilities AI brings to revolutionizing data analytics. Invest in AI Box: https://Republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠ AI Facebook Community Learn more about AI in Video Learn more about Open AI

In today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech,' we explore the latest trends and advancements in the legal tech industry. From AI and automation to virtual legal assistants and cybersecurity, the legal sector is rapidly evolving to enhance productivity and client services. Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of cutting-edge technology on the future of law. Five Legal Technology Trends That Are Reshaping the Industry14 Dec 2023Panorama Consulting GroupProgressive Legal introduces cutting-edge technology law services15 Dec 2023BarchartCharting Change in Legal Episode 14 with Ari Kaplan and Caroline Hill15 Dec 2023Legal IT InsiderEx-Linklaters associate sells CrowdJustice for undisclosed fee15 Dec 2023Legal Cheek12 Personal Branding Techniques for Lawyers to Stand Out in their Field15 Dec 2023Legal ReaderOpening the Door and Bringing the Students In15 Dec 2023SlawFresh Voices on Legal Tech with Catherine Bamford15 Dec 2023Kennedy-Mighell Report Podcast - Legal Talk NetworkCHATGPT TRAINING: How New York Times Can Succeed With Generative AI15 Dec 2023TekediaRecent cases raise questions about the ethics of using AI in the legal system15 Dec 2023KCBXExport Controls Enforcement in 202415 Dec 2023Baker & McKenzie2023 at DISCO: A Year in Legal Tech Innovation14 Dec 2023LexBlogThe Economic and Legal Revolution in the Middle East: Regional Leaders ADG Legal And Petar Gray Take Charge14 Dec 2023CEOWorld MagazineHugh Verrier honored with Special Achievement Award from FT Innovative Lawyers14 Dec 2023White & CaseHow Many Biglaw Associates Will Lose Their Jobs Because Of AI?14 Dec 2023Above The LawIn the Driver's Seat: Your Comprehensive Guide to Legal Assistance in Car Accident Cases14 Dec 2023Baltimore Post-Examiner

Join us for a riveting episode as we engage with Databricks' Chief Evangelist, Ari Kaplan, to navigate the future of AI and data. Delve into the visionary perspectives of an industry leader on the groundbreaking developments, challenges, and transformative potential in the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence and data management. Gain invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of technology and data-driven innovation in this must-listen podcast conversation. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Join our ChatGPT Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/739308654562189/⁠Follow me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jaeden_ai⁠

Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Databricks hosted their Data + AI World Tour event in Chicago on October 3rd, and with all of the hype around AI, Generative AI and Large Language Models, this was the perfect place to get a feel for what is going on. To start with, it was a well attended event, in fact it was a sold out event, and I understand that similar events in other cities around the world were also sold out.The theme for the show was Generation AI, a clever play on Gen AI, but certainly this is a kind of generational change we are seeing. Databricks is coming off a hot streak, with their last raise valuing them at $43 BillionAri Kaplan, Databricks' Lead Evangelist, was there to deliver a keynote address, "Welcome to Generation AI." If you aren't familiar with Ari Kaplan, he is considered to be the "Real Moneyball Guy". Ari regaled us with stories from his time in Chicago sports which went over well with the local crowd...Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts featuring Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.Occasionally we share links to products we use. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Databricks' Chief, Ari Kaplan, as we delve into the fascinating future of AI and data. Discover the innovative trends and insights that are shaping the landscape of data-driven AI technology. Don't miss this episode for a sneak peek into the ever-evolving world of data and artificial intelligence! Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/Join our ChatGPT Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/739308654562189/⁠Follow me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jaeden_ai⁠

In this episode, we delve into Ari Kaplan's insights as the Head of Evangelism at Databricks about where AI and data are heading. Explore the transformative potential of these technologies and their impact on industries and society. Investor Email: jaeden@aibox.ai Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠ Facebook Community: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/739308654562189/⁠⁠ Discord Community: ⁠https://aibox.ai/discord⁠ Follow me on X: ⁠https://twitter.com/jaeden_ai⁠

Sports analytics requires video, scouting textual reports, streaming data, numerical results of games. How can these types of analytics be accomplished? Where does Generative AI fit? Enter the data lakehouse. Ari Kaplan, the real money ball guy, will share his experience with Tim and Juan.

Today's guests are Denham Demac and Ari Kaplan.If you havent already, check out the free VIDEO version of this podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCCQhfko9JCW5zsVBvAZc_yHjv8pACVIN

Jon and Susanne are delighted to welcome Ari Kaplan to the podcast! Ari is Databrick's Global Head of Evangelism, and a leading influencer in AI, databases, and sports analytics. “The Real Moneyball guy”, the popular movie was partly based on Ari's analytical and scouting experiences innovating Major League Baseball, and later creating the Cubs and Dodgers analytics departments. Ari is President of the Independent Investigation into the Fate of Raoul Wallenberg, Sweden's humanitarian hero. His background in data includes having been President of the worldwide Oracle users group when they acquired MySQL, Java, and Peoplesoft. He traveled the world with McLaren Formula 1, assisting the racing strategy team to bring AI models to production. Ari was named Caltech's “Alumni of the Decade”, Crain Chicago's “40 Under 40”, and IBM's “Data Science Celebrity”, and the History Channel made a documentary on one of Kaplan's analytical investigations.

This is episode 12 of the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks. In this episode, we welcomed Ari Kaplan from Databricks. Ari is the Head Evangelist responsible for increasing awareness of the Databricks product and has a fascinating background in Sports analytics, where he spent several years with the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs. His career has seen him then work for the likes of Nielson and Datarobot where he has been at the forefront of Data and AI for over 15 years.We covered a lot, including - What does a week in the life of an evangelist look like and what IS an evangelist?What took him to a career in sports analytics and then on to work for some of the most recognized Data vendors in the world? Who are Databricks and what makes them such a force to be reckoned with?In a market with a new tool and vendor being released each day, what key considerations should organizations make before deciding what tools and tech stack to go with? What is behind the seemingly rapid rise and adoption of AI Tools and techniques to the mainstreamWhat are Ari's predictions for the next 12/18 months in the world of Data & AIHis advice for anyone looking to break into the more commercial side of AIThank you Ari for a cracking discussion, and for anyone interested in finding out more about him and Dataworks, make sure you give him a follow on here.

Data is revolutionising our world, yet many companies fail to harness its value. What needs to be done for CEOs to see the value of having analytics as part of the executive inner circle? Unfortunately, many analytics teams struggle to move past the common challenges of fostering analytics literacy, getting executive buy-in for more investment in data and analytics and showcasing the value delivered into the business. How can analytics leaders make their discipline an indispensable superpower in their organisation? In this episode of Leaders of Analytics, long-time analytics C-suite executive Murli Buluswar gives us the formula for success. Murli is Head of Analytics, US Consumer Bank at Citi, and leads a team of almost 600 analytics professionals. He reports directly to the CEO and his team is responsible for supplying the rest of the organisation with insights and data-driven solutions that lead to better customer experience and engagement. In this episode of Leaders of Analytics, Murli explains: How to position an analytics function as a key strategic enabler How Citi's analytics department picks and validates the most valuable use cases to work on How to foster the skills and organisational discipline to push analytics into the rest of the organisation How to measure and communicate an analytics team's impact on the company and its customers What's required of analytics leaders to elevate their function to the C-suite, and much more. Murli Buluswar on LinkedIn Previous episode: Why Sport is Leading the Analytics Revolution with Ari Kaplan

Data is revolutionising our world, yet many companies fail to harness its value. What needs to be done for CEOs to see the value of having analytics as part of the executive inner circle? Unfortunately, many analytics teams struggle to move past the common challenges of fostering analytics literacy, getting executive buy-in for more investment in data and analytics and showcasing the value delivered into the business. How can analytics leaders make their discipline an indispensable superpower in their organisation? In this episode of Leaders of Analytics, long-time analytics C-suite executive Murli Buluswar gives us the formula for success. Murli is Head of Analytics, US Consumer Bank at Citi, and leads a team of almost 600 analytics professionals. He reports directly to the CEO and his team is responsible for supplying the rest of the organisation with insights and data-driven solutions that lead to better customer experience and engagement. In this episode of Leaders of Analytics, Murli explains: How to position an analytics function as a key strategic enabler How Citi's analytics department picks and validates the most valuable use cases to work on How to foster the skills and organisational discipline to push analytics into the rest of the organisation How to measure and communicate an analytics team's impact on the company and its customers What's required of analytics leaders to elevate their function to the C-suite, and much more. Murli Buluswar on LinkedIn Previous episode: Why Sport is Leading the Analytics Revolution with Ari Kaplan

Domain Name Sniping Covered by Section 230–Scott Rigsby v. GoDaddy Date: 2023-02-04 Source: Technology & Marketing Law Blog Alice in Algorithm-land: Legal recourse for victims of content-recommendation rabbit holes Date: 2023-02-03 Source: Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Commission on Professionalism Opens Early Bird Registration for 2023 Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: 2Civility The FTC is preparing a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Amazon Date: 04 Feb 2023 Source: Biz.Crast.net Leveraging Technology to Accelerate the Delivery of Legal Services Date: 02 Feb 2023 Source: Reinventing Professional Services by Ari Kaplan Wilson Sonsini Named Among The National Law Journal's "2023 Legal Technology Trailblazers" Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati The Augmented Author: Exploring the IP Implications of Generative AI Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: Cooley Court efficiency – using legal technology to alleviate delays Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: Legal.ThomsonReuters.com The Importance of Technology Proficiency – Part II Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: Firsthand.co Selling Technology to Law Firms and In-House Legal Teams Date: 03 Feb 2023 Source: Reinventing Professional Services by Ari Kaplan

The decision about whether to list clients on your website or other promotional materials, or to ask for testimonials for use in promotional materials, is a very interesting discussion. We discussed this earlier on Ari Kaplan's Virtual Lunch. If you don't know Ari, you should. If you haven't attended the Virtual Lunch, you might find it as interesting as I do. Let's talk about this because we're looking at two different things: listing client names publicly on one's website or other promotional places, or requesting and using testimonials from clients. There are different nuances to them. Let's discuss. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Course For Lawyers with Nancy Myrland. For more information, please visit linkedincourseforlawyers.com. 

(2 minutes, 50 seconds) Welcome back to Legal Marketing Moments! Let's talk about building your brand within your firm, and what you might want to think about for that effort to go as smoothly as possible. Let's say you are a practicing lawyer within the firm and it's important to you to be out there and visible and building your brand separate from your firm's brand. It could be that you are a business professional, yet you still want to build your brand internally and externally. Let's discuss. --------------------------------------------------------------- THANKS: Thanks to Ari Kaplan and the rest of my friends on Ari's Virtual Lunch, including this month's sponsor, SurePoint Technologies, for discussing and inspiring this episode. --------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: If you haven't downloaded my free checklist, LinkedIn For Lawyers: 8 Essential Ways To Get Noticed By The Right People On LinkedIn, I invite you to visit the following link: https://bit.ly/LinkedIn8Essentials Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, take care.

Professional sports have undergone a true data revolution over the last two decades. Today, all major sports teams, regardless of sports code, use analytics and data science to drive team performance, optimise game outcomes and scout young talent. Why has analytics become so popular in professional sports and how does it help drive a competitive edge? To answer these questions and many more relating to the sports analytics, I recently spoke to Ari Kaplan. Ari has spent more than three decades using analytics to measure and understand human ability, scout future superstars and win professional sports titles. He is known as “The Real Moneyball Guy” because of his work in baseball and his involvement in making the Hollywood classic Moneyball. Today, Ari is Global AI Evangelist at DataRobot. Listen to this episode of Leaders of Analytics to learn: How Ari became “the Real Moneyball Guy” The analytics the Chicago Cubs used to break a 108-year drought by winning the World Series in 2016 The evolution of analytics and data science in sports What the business world can learn from sports in terms of using analytics to gain a competitive edge Where sports analytics is going in the future, and much more.

Professional sports have undergone a true data revolution over the last two decades. Today, all major sports teams, regardless of sports code, use analytics and data science to drive team performance, optimise game outcomes and scout young talent. Why has analytics become so popular in professional sports and how does it help drive a competitive edge? To answer these questions and many more relating to the sports analytics, I recently spoke to Ari Kaplan. Ari has spent more than three decades using analytics to measure and understand human ability, scout future superstars and win professional sports titles. He is known as “The Real Moneyball Guy” because of his work in baseball and his involvement in making the Hollywood classic Moneyball. Today, Ari is Global AI Evangelist at DataRobot. Listen to this episode of Leaders of Analytics to learn: How Ari became “the Real Moneyball Guy” The analytics the Chicago Cubs used to break a 108-year drought by winning the World Series in 2016 The evolution of analytics and data science in sports What the business world can learn from sports in terms of using analytics to gain a competitive edge Where sports analytics is going in the future, and much more.

What if the solution to food insecurity is technology? In today's conversation, host Ari Kaplan sits down with Mick Ebeling, Founder, and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, and Sanjay Srivastava, Chief Digital Officer of Genpact, to discuss how technological innovation is helping solve food insecurity amongst at-risk populations. They both have diverse experience and are veterans of the business and technology worlds, which has afforded them the skills and knowledge to create and drive their current project, Bento. Using existing tech Mick and Sanjay created Bento, software that is improving health one text message at a time. Bento connects marginalized and under-resourced people with nutritious, stigma-free meals from nearby restaurants and grocery stores. It was created by Not Impossible Labs, a ragtag team of misfits, scientists, and geniuses using innovation to help change the world around them. Although Mick knows the people and concept end of the business and how to drive broader outcomes, he needed help with the technology and innovation end, which is where Sanjay comes in. Sanjay is well versed in data, technology, and AI, skills much needed to make Mick's idea happen. Together, they have created a platform that uses existing infrastructure to help people get a fundamental resource for survival; food!The role of AI in Bento is essential, but it may not be what you think. Generally, when people think of artificial intelligence they think of self-driving cars or large data processing algorithms however, it does not have to operate on such a large scale. As Sanjay explains in the interview, Bento uses a ‘simple' AI that helps them collect the data they need in order to drive the associated solutions. Although on a smaller scale, this component is essential to the underlying technology of Bento.The takeaway message from this conversation is the power of combining data, technology, and people to innovate and solve big problems in society. It is the belief of both guests that being able to orchestrate people, processes, data, and technology in a synchronized fashion is what drives real change in our societies. Tune in to learn more about the superpower of people and technology with true innovators that are making real change.Key Points From This Episode:The definition of food insecurity and how it manifests in society.Reasons for our guests getting involved with solving food insecurity. What the differences are between invention and innovation. The impact that Bento has and the potential it has to grow in the future.Technology and data challenges that they have or may need to overcome.How artificial intelligence helps them with their business model.Outcomes that they have achieved and hope to achieve in the future.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Mick EbelingNot Impossible LabsBentoEyeWriterSanjay Srivastava on LinkedInGenpact

Fancy having a movie made about how you transformed the way sport was played. Ari Kaplan is the inspiration behind the movie Moneyball. Today Ari is an evangelist for a leading AI platform - DataRobot, and in this podcast he sits down to discuss; - The infamous story behind the analytics revolution he started in MBL. - How he became a critical decision maker in player recruitment, team tactics, and even player 'in game' tactics- He shares some of his favourite player selections and the careers that almost might not have been, if it wasn't for analytical decision making - And lastly how AI will change the way we live, work and play. Ari is a rare dude. It's not wonder he is held in such high regard by all that come across him. From owners of major league baseball and basketball teams, to musicians like Eddie Vedder. Yes, Ari has hung out with Eddie on many occasions, and he shares how the Pearl Jam front man took his guitar onto the street to busk outside a Chicago Cubs game, with very little fanfare.

In this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow, Global AI Evangelist, Ari Kaplan, sits down with Brian Lemoff, Fellow and Head of Optics at Mojo Vision, and Mike Weimer, CTO at Mojo Vision, to discuss augmented reality, the future of wearable technology and the technology behind building a contact lens with built in display. Brian and Mike work for Mojo Vison, a company hard at work developing the first smart contact lens. The technology behind Mojo Lens is staggering, with the lens containing roughly 14,000 pixels per inch, with pixels less than two microns apart, sensors that track where your eye is pointing, and a display less than half a millimeter wide. But, how do you actually build something so functional in such a small space? Brian walks us through what it was like to start working at Mojo Vision;“I think the first few months I was with the company, all we did was brainstorm. A day in the life of the early company was come in the morning, talk about how we are going to do this, come up with ideas, go off and test out theories. And, we'll do back of the envelope calculations, a little simulation, come back, here's what's not working. And over time, come up with an idea that you think, Hey, this could actually hold together. ” - Brian LemoffIt turns out that the secret of building something revolutionary is to make changes incrementally over time.When asked about the future of wearable augmented reality, Mike outlines his predictions, which include a belief that most people will have some form of augmented wearable in the future, but the experience must be “invisible” for it to be successful - which is why Mike calls this approach “invisible computing.” “Our view is to create information systems that are invisible, and we call it invisible computing. It's about trying to get all that hardware out of the way and let you maintain your ability to be a social creature and interact with other humans, and yet still have access to that kind of information. That's the vision of where we're trying to go.” - Mike WeimerListen to this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow to learn about:Augmented reality and how it can help people with disabilitiesThe use cases for augmented reality in sportHow to innovate in a constrained environmentHow to develop a user interface for an invisible computing experience

In this episode of More Intelligent tomorrow, Global AI Evangelist, Ari Kaplan, sits down with Harveer Singh, Chief Data Architect and Head of Data Engineering and Architecture at Western Union to discuss the customer experience, blockchain and cryptocurrency, and how to digitally transform a 170 year old company.Harveer was born in India and has traveled the world through his career - first moving to Sydney for his masters degree, then to various cities in the United States and is now in Denver. Growing up in Delhi in the 80's, Harveer had his life uprooted and his family was forced to leave their homes.“They were tough times. When people's lives are challenged by the politics that are played at a very high level, it's very hard to cope. I was fortunate that we didn't have any family harmed, but we lost our house. We lost everything. And we were forced to run in the streets to save our lives and for water, because we were from a minority community.”Experiencing this hardship led Singh to strive and protect his family, while also remaining thankful of what he has been able to achieve and who he has met throughout his life. “If we were not forced to move away, I would have probably not tried as hard in my life that I did because I needed to make the amends that I needed to, to make sure my family is safe.”Western Union is in the business of moving money across the globe, which can prove to be complicated. Handling money globally is also a data rich environment that Western Union has used to prevent fraud and human trafficking, all with the help of AI.Money is also an interesting space right now, with the advent and increasing popularity of Web3 and cryptocurrency. When asked about his opinion on cryptocurrency, Harveer stated that he doesn't currently think that blockchain is stable enough for it to be a currency used by big banks and financial institutions, but there are some benefits to the innovations around cryptocurrency. “​​Our financial services have become more and more complex over a period of time. I think blockchain simplifies some of those. But the underlying education is extremely important right now.”Western Union is a 170 year old company, and while the age of a company shows stability, it also can prove to be a difficult roadblock to overcome when modernizing and building a digital product. Harveer and team were able to move Western Union's operations to the cloud, overcoming many obstacles and building global solutions along the way. His biggest piece of advice is to lean into the existing culture of the company when making changes. “So some of the things that you have to think about when you deal with a company that is that old, is what is the culture of the organization? If you approach it that I'm going to change it, then you know, that is a disaster to start with. … If you approach it from that particular angle, I'm going to embrace it, but then I'm going to bring about change.”Listen to this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow to learn about:The challenges of innovating in a 170 year old company, and how to approach digital transformation on a global stage.Blockchain, cryptocurrency and the future of currency online.Building customer loyalty programs that encourage stickiness and make customers come back.What will shape the future, and what we may fear from advanced technology and machine intelligence.

Soylent Green, the movie based on Harry Harrison's novel, Make Room! Make Room!, interpreted what a future of pollution, poverty, overpopulation, and depleted resources could mean for humanity and ended up recruiting millions of people to environmentalism. Nineteen Eighty-Four was a cautionary tale about the consequences of totalitarianism that alerted hundreds of millions of people around the world to fear “big brother”. Movies like Dr. Strangelove, War Games, and The Day After portended the different ways that nuclear war might happen accidentally. Each of these works of science fiction became relevant at a time when the dystopian outcomes they illustrated seemed imminently possible. David Brin is a highly influential scientist and renowned science fiction author who speaks, advises, and writes about artificial intelligence and human augmentation. In this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow, Ari Kaplan and David Brin delve into the role of science fiction in our society, and the role Hollywood plays in science fiction. They explore underlying themes that shape the way we look at everything, from the safety of our institutions, to trust in our neighbors, to foresights that help us avoid catastrophe. “Our job as science fiction authors is not to predict the future. It is to prevent it.” David also serves on the advisory council of NASA's Innovative and Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, and advises government agencies and corporations on topics from national defense to astronomy and space exploration, nanotechnology, philanthropy, and predicting the future.Ari and David direct their conversation toward the latest advances in space exploration technologies like the Webb telescope, along with upcoming missions that could provide unprecedented insight into our universe, such as the hycean class of exoplanets and the possibility of Martian moon exploration.  They also talk about the work that is happening today in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and possible reasons why we don't yet see signs, such as the very complexity of a sapient species. “There may be lots of life out there. There may even be lots of complex life, but the leap to our type of intelligence may be very difficult.”Don't miss this fascinating and provocative episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow, densely packed with insights on space exploration, artificial intelligence, human augmentation, including: The secondary mirror and wonders of the cosmosThe Project Artemis and the great age of lunar tourismThe eight phase of the American civil warPolemical Judo and the war on scienceGPT-3 and the race toward advanced intelligence

In this episode of More Intelligent tomorrow, Global AI Evangelist, Ari Kaplan, sits down with Lauren Zabierek, Executive Director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, and Sean Plankey, Director of Cyber Missions for DataRobot, to discuss the cybersecurity landscape, broadening the field of cyber security, and how to build a cybersecurity career. Both Lauren and Sean started their careers in the US government and military before pivoting to cybersecurity, with Lauren beginning her career in the United States Air Force, and Sean in the Coast Guard. Cybersecurity has been a big topic lately, with incidents of cybersecurity increasing as much as 50% over the last two years. While cyber attacks have been in the news, the full story of the impact that they can have can be monumental. “Every organization is at risk and our essential services and public safety could be impacted. And I think this is really evident in the different ransomware attacks, not only against critical infrastructure, but against our state governments.” - Lauren ZabierekCybersecurity aslo has the complicating factor that it is one of the most data-rich environments, making it hard to find the signal in the noise. This also makes it a particularly ripe industry for the application of AI and machine learning. “How do we move to stopping a cyber incident before it occurs? That, to me, means getting after the unknown unknowns. … And I think AIML is the only way you can get there in a rapid manner.” - Sean PlankeyBut before we start to panic about the state of cybersecurity, privacy and safety, it's important to know that there are small changes we can make to keep ourselves more protected. Adding two factor authentication to our accounts can prevent a significant number of successful attacks, as well as being more aware of where you're vulnerable online.On top of improving personal cybersecurity, Lauren and Sean discuss how to broaden the field of cybersecurity itself. Lauren is the co-founder of the online social media movement called #ShareTheMicInCyber, which aims to dismantle racism in cybersecurity and privacy. She explains how the industry can become more inclusive and why it's important to pull in cybersecurity professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Listen to this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow to learn about:When we are most vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents and attacksHow to make cybersecurity a more inclusive industryThe cybersecurity workforce gap, and what can be done to solve itApplications for AI and Machine learning in the most data-rich cybersecurity environmentsMisconceptions about the background needed to work in cybersecurity, and how to get a job in cybersecurity

Featuring: Dr Najat Khan, Chief Data Science Officer, Janssen Global sits down with Ari Kaplan, AI Evangelist, DataRobot, for this episode of the More Intelligent Tomorrow podcast. Najat Khan thrives in her mission to solve the world's most challenging health problems. With data science, AI, and machine learning, she endeavors to bring critical medicines to the public with efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity. When COVID-19 hit, working for Janssen Global and with Johnson and Johnson, Khan set about constructing a team of more than 100 “bilingual” data scientists. Not only did they understand the language of data science, they also brought medical expertise like a PhD in neuroscience or a background in oncology.  “Every single thing we do needs to be purpose driven. You can't start with ‘I saw this really cool algorithm that was published. We should do something with it'. If you go after the shiny objects, it doesn't work. You have to continually ask, ‘What's the business problem we're trying to solve?' To me that is the critical foundation.”With the business problem fully articulated, she embedded her team into every product, regulatory, clinical, and operational group tackling COVID-19. They worked “shoulder to shoulder” through every critical decision point along the vaccine building workflow. To accelerate the process of identifying global hotspots and potential risks for vaccine trials, they partnered with MIT to build what would become one of the world's largest machine learning programs. The resulting longitudinal dataset included socioeconomic, racial, and health data, with higher-than-census diversity and inclusiveness factors. “The hardest part was not just the technical aspect, but also the cultural change management. When a company has never used one of the biggest machine learning programs, and all of humanity is watching to see if it is successful, it takes a lot of guts, will, and fortitude to see it all the way through to measurable impact.”Listen to this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow, to learn: How data science can help us to be better prepared for the next global health crisisWhere the life sciences research and industry is headed in the next 5, 10, and 50 years How data science, AI, and machine learning can change health care “We can never say what we're doing in data science today is enough. We need to constantly push boundaries.”

Ari Kaplan sits down with Ikechi Okoronkwo of Mindshare for this episode to discuss using predictive analytics to make key future decisions. Mindshare is a global media agency dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for global clients like Unilever, General Mills, and Ford. Ikechi Okoronkwo heads Mindshare's Business Intelligence & Analytics team, which is lauded in the industry for their fresh approach to analytics.His mission is to simplify and refine decision-making processes using data and analytics to drive good growth: growth that is ethical, unbiased, and beneficial. His team builds tools that shift the focus of analytics from retrospective to prospective–from looking backward to looking forward.“People think of analytics as reporting or dashboards charting progress against a target ROI. But the best types of insights are those that influence an imminent decision, whether that's a budgeting decision, an optimization problem, or any question about how to move forward.”Their analytics do, of course, have a quantitative aspect: using the scientific method to test and validate assumptions is critical. But Ikechi challenges his team to continually find ways to drive a balance between data and the creativity that empowers clients to push their boldest ideas.“Our job is to provide our clients simple frameworks to help them make smarter data-driven decisions in everything from creative to content to strategy.”They begin with qualitative consultative conversations, from which they build an outcomes framework and define successful key performance indicators (KPIs). Only at that point do they start to talk about the data that will be needed to serve as indicators of performance against their articulated outcomes.They then apply machine learning technologies to collect relevant data, leveraging proprietary methodologies to determine which types of data should be fused into each aspect of a client's outcomes framework.While the industry has been focused on collecting as much data as possible on people's behaviors–what they're clicking on, which sites they're visiting–Ikechi's team invests in AI and machine learning to understand what's behind those rational signals. For example, neurological studies in a neurolab might validate the self-reporting in surveys. They might observe participants and their subconscious reactions to a specific format or moments of higher receptivity when ads are viewed.At the same time, data privacy and ethics are paramount to their solutions. They firmly believe clients should own their own data, and they've led the industry in their work to recognize bias in data. Their ethics tools enable continuous monitoring of how data is being collected, from where, and how it is used. In the end, this helps clients make objective decisions.“It's not a question of how much more data we can collect to be better at our job. It's really more about what outcomes our clients want to drive and how we can empower them as business partners.”Learn more about Ikechi's innovative approach to analytics in this episode of More Intelligent Tomorrow. We'll cover:How to define exactly what data is needed to make critical decisions and how best to protect itHow to identify bias and know when you're collecting the wrong dataHow to use data to test feedback in the creative process

The Chicago Innovation Roundtable, a group that connects visionary Chicago leaders and the brainchild of IDE host Patrick Emmons, recently wrapped up their yearly Summit. For part 2 of the IDE season finale, Patrick shares some of the thought leadership from the Summit's brightest stars. Take a listen to the episode to hear from Dick Burke, Adam Kanouse, Thru Shivakumar, Greg Svitak, and Ari Kaplan. IDE will be back with all new episodes soon. (00:44) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickburke/ (Dick Burke) (03:18) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kanouse-4176b11/ (Adam Kanouse) (12:08) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thrushivakumar/ (Thru Shivakumar) (16:14) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsvitak/ (Greg Svitak) (21:09) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikaplan/ (Ari Kaplan) If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2lubm92YXRpb24tYW5kLXRoZS1kaWdpdGFsLWVudGVycHJpc2U%3D (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/3fOSh73F3sjyK7TIMFSOc1?si=uRAeLNvjQjmbnFjzWIvMlg (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Managing and leading people requires a unique blend of patience and expertise.  Patience is paramount to success as a manager because you are inherently managing and leading people who are less experienced in this expertise than you are.  If someday you become the director of group sales for a sports organization, you will be influencing the day-to-day actions of people new to the business, and junior in their experience. This means you must be patient in executing your plans, taking their growth with the logical steps forward and steps backward.  It's like having a kid - you work on their reading, and as soon as you make progress the next day they look at you like they've never seen the word AND before. You want to scream, like, "we did this 25 times yesterday" and then you realize they are 6-years-old and child protective services have already told you to stop yelling so much.  I'm kidding of course, child protective services have never yelled at me, even if that story was slightly autobiographical.  But this is patience in action. No one learns in a straight line, they go up and down. They grasp some concepts quickly and others take longer. They need repetition and acceptance of their shortcomings.  This is a major part of being a thought leader at a company. You can't write people off as hopeless, you have to work with them, find their learning style, figure out ways to translate your information into their language.  Nowhere is this trickier than in the world of sports analytics. Analytics is one of the roles in the highest demand for the sports industry, and yet it is a very, very different language than most people speak.  The best in this business have learned how to adjust their style to their stakeholders, whether that's a GM, a coach or a player. Some are visual learners, and need heat maps, others like massive amounts of data and want it all, while others need to be told a singular thing at a time that can help them advance in their skill set.  Everyone learns differently, and as long as they have the passion, the learning will come.  I was watching TV with my wife the other night, and she was watching some competition fashion show and they are talking through designers and styles and sewing techniques -- and I said to her, "How in the world can anyone keep up with all these designers and techniques?" She looked at me deadpan and said: “So who did the Patriots draft in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft?” And I said, “trick question, they didn't have a 3rd round pick” It took me a minute until I realized she set the trap and I jumped in it.  The point is, everyone has the capacity to learn what they are interested in and is placed in front of them within the right format. That is the challenge for those in analytics - taking complex data, that their audiences want to understand, and making it understandable. The passion is there, it's on the analyst to make it more than just numbers.  It takes patience.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikaplan/ (Today's guest Ari Kaplan) understands this more than most - over the last three decades he's been finding ways to give pro sports teams an edge through data AND having the patience to share the information in the right manner so that it can make a difference.  This interview is fascinating - I learned so much because I have the passion, and Ari has the patience… so where do you fit in? Let's find out -- here's Ari Kaplan…

Nuix partner Panoram co-founders Greg Wildisen and Martin Bonney discuss the 2021 Nuix Regulator Report with report author and lead researcher Ari Kaplan. To download the report, visit https://www.nuix.com/Regulators-2021 For more information about Panoram, visit https://www.panoramdigital.com And, to join one of Ari Kaplan's daily virtual lunches, visit http://www.avirtuallunch.com

Baseball changed forever once data and statistics were added to the toolkit. Ari Kaplan, Director of Strategy at DataRobot and one of the people responsible for revolutionizing sports analytics, joined Patrick and Shelli on today’s episode of Innovation and the Digital Enterprise. Ari took time to explain the role of AI in analytics, the importance of citizen data scientists, and how data can improve products and efficiency across industries. Take a listen to the episode for more on the up-and-coming applications of data as well as some sports team shout outs. (01:47) -https://www.datarobot.com/ ( DataRobot) (04:37) - Business intelligence vs. AI (06:36) - Citizen data science (11:46) - The speed of data (19:16) - Competitive advantage (22:10) - Drafting (24:27) - Changing the game (27:53) - Corporate Moneyball https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikaplan/ (Ari Kaplan) is a leading figure in sports analytics and one of the few long term baseball leaders with a proven track record. He is known throughout the Major Leagues for revolutionizing and modernizing player assessment, including having developed the expected ranking system currently in use. Kaplan is the co-founder of Scoutables, a leading analyst and accounting firm. Kaplan has worked with over half of all MLB organizations and many global sports media organizations, and his baseball career spans twenty-five seasons. He created and led the Chicago Cubs Analytics Department. Currently, Ari is the director of A.I. Evangelism and Strategy at DataRobot, a leading enterprise A.I. platform. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2lubm92YXRpb24tYW5kLXRoZS1kaWdpdGFsLWVudGVycHJpc2U%3D (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/3fOSh73F3sjyK7TIMFSOc1?si=uRAeLNvjQjmbnFjzWIvMlg (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-and-the-digital-enterprise/id1451753709?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Drew Kugler and Ari Kaplan discuss the differences in how children and adults discuss their busy days, with a focus on how they answer the simple (and sometimes throwaway) question, "How are you?" Monk Manual Article: https://monkmanual.com/blogs/monk-notes/monk-notes-10-on-you-lost-that-busy-feeling-oh-that-busy-feeling?vgo_ee=sF1VVxqxgXq97OuHuO5hmvlMy%2BOWWuyaZunZiCXh6gI%3D John Mulaney Stand-Up Routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quZU_hA4Pr4

When something goes wrong, how quickly do you search for "tools" or a "blueprint" to fix it? Today, we explore how seeking to merely fix what's broken isn't enough - we must figure out what we're trying to build and why. This episode also happily introduces my colleague, Ari Kaplan, who will occasionally join in on TMWTS.

The legal profession has been evolving since its inception, but 2020 accelerated changes at a much more rapid pace. Because of shifts in the economy and the sudden need to offer legal services differently, the profession looks, and may look going forward, quite distinct from how it did just a year ago. On Balance hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Tish Vincent talk with legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan about the opportunities he sees for lawyers moving forward and ways to encourage community and networking in our socially distant world. Ari Kaplan is a lawyer, writer, analyst, and principal at Ari Kaplan Advisors.

The legal profession has been evolving since its inception, but 2020 accelerated changes at a much more rapid pace. Because of shifts in the economy and the sudden need to offer legal services differently, the profession looks, and may look going forward, quite distinct from how it did just a year ago. On Balance hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Tish Vincent talk with legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan about the opportunities he sees for lawyers moving forward and ways to encourage community and networking in our socially distant world. Ari Kaplan is a lawyer, writer, analyst, and principal at Ari Kaplan Advisors.

#Yankees smash HR records. #LeBron viewership down 44%. Which state is a #SportsBetting dream? Not #Vegas #AAiPodcast. Ari Kaplan, Andrew Engel, & Phil Van Horn. #Analytics #DataScience #MLB #Playoffs #Dodgers #Lakers #Heat #NFL ChiefsNation #Seahawks #Titans #Atlantic City #LasVegas #Belmont #TripleCrown https://youtu.be/Lgz-uosejCk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We interviewed Ari Kaplan, an expert and pioneer in Baseball analytics to talk about analytics in sports, sports fantasy, and the craft beer league. We recorded this on the first day of the modified 2020 baseball season and asked him for his predictions for the season. You'll have to Listen to see how accurate his numbers on the season are, but I am definitely going to ask him for help in picking my beers this week.

  Ari Kaplan, a leading analyst and scout to Major League Baseball teams. A strategist for DataRobot, a leading artificial intelligence firm working with MLB, NBA, NHL, and Premier League teams.” Delve into Baseball Analytics with Ari Kaplan, Most known for creating the Chicago Cubs Analytics department, 2013-2018 Orioles Assistant General Manager in charge of... The post Ari Kaplan on how Baseball has benefited many ways with Analytics appeared first on Baseball Outside The Box.

Ari Kaplan has been a pivotal part of baseball's data and analytics revolution. He joined Seth and BP to talk about projections for the 2020 season, building the Cubs analytics department, and helping big league clubs evolve over his 30 year career.

Ari Kaplan, an attorney and legal industry analyst, is an inaugural Fastcase 50 honoree, a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and a finalist for the International Legal Technology Association’s Thought Leader of the Year award. He is the author of Reinventing Professional Services: Building Your Business in the Digital Marketplace (Wiley, 2011) and The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development (West Academic, 2nd Ed. 2016). Kaplan serves as the principal researcher for a variety of widely distributed benchmarking reports, has been the keynote speaker for events worldwide, and is the founder of the Lawcountability® business development software platform and iPhone app. He is an avid swimmer, a self-taught, beginner-level python coder, and a two-time Ironman triathlon finisher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

DataScientists Andrew Engel & Ari Kaplan talks #Analytics in #Sports, #Gaming, #Entertainment & #eSports. Soccer returns to Italy, Spain & the glitzy #EPL. #PGA wants players to talk on mic while playing. #NASCAR embraces fans while fans overwhelm one #NorthCarolina small track. Welcome to #AAiPodcast with Andrew, Ari & host Phil Van Horn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…Three straight days of sunny weather and I'm feeling good. We've been mid-70s and bright sun the last three days, which is perfect. And weather definitely affects my mood, so expect some positivity today!If you haven't listened to last week's podcast with Ari Kaplan, you need to. Seriously, it's a long episode, but it didn't feel it.  Ari is one of the OG's of baseball analytics and has some great, great stories. Plus, he shares how to break into the world of sports analytics, and much more. As I said, long episode but worth it -- there are some episodes, just being honest, that feel like they drag or take a long time to get to grandma's house. Ari, man, loved this interview.Coming up on Wednesday is Averee Dovsek -- Averee is on the women's golf team at Hofstra, so we talk a good deal about being a student-athlete at this time. AND we discuss interning and gaining experience as a student-athlete- it's unique being an athlete, your time is allocated to training traveling competing… so many struggle to gain career experience. Averee is the exception - she's done internships at the Golf Channel and PGA Tour Radio - and we talk about what she's learned, how she's focusing on her career, and managing her time. Really great stuff coming up later this week.  As for today…The sports career-focused question comes in from Josh in Indiana - “Hey Brian, I've heard a lot of people on your podcast say they look to hire people who are leaders or have leadership potential. Two-part question -- how do I develop leadership skills, and how do I show them off in the applicant process?”Josh -- good stuff. It's true, for a long time I've been saying the main attributes people need to be successful in any industry is to be coachable, curious and competitive. They are all pretty self-explanatory, but being coachable means you listen well, take to teaching, can be molded, being competitive means you will work hard work extra, want to be the best, learn new skills, look for an edge and being curious means you are a constant learrner, always curious and always strviing for more.But we really need to add to that list. In these times, and in the development of the new normal, we need to stress adaptability and leadership. Let's talk a minute about adaptability before we get into leadership. I have spoken to hundreds of people over this quarantine, and I'd say they can be broken into two groups. 1: Those who freak out. The sky is falling, I will lose my job, I'm going to get the virus, the economy will crash, we'll be in a depression, I'm in a depression. Everything is panic and overwhelming. 2: Those who are seeing the problem, analyzing it, and figuring out how to adjust and adapt. They are looking for opportunities, taking some of this in stride, adjusting to virtual meetings, learning, and saying to themselves, I may get this thing… but I'll beat it if I do. Now, I'm not being naive here -- there are people at massive risk for this virus and I am not advocating taking it on face first -- I'm just pointing out that there are some who adapt, and there are others who get overwhelmed. I know someone who is an at-risk case, she has every reason to fear coronavirus, but she's not letting it overwhelm her. She's quarantining, she's adjusting to zoom life, she's working remote and she's hell-bent on proving her continued value to her company. She's not wallowing, she's adapting. That adaptability is important now, and forever moving forward. It always has been but will be even more so now.  Now let's get to leadership. Why do we want leaders in the workforce? Well, there are executors and there are leaders -- we need both. There are those that are really strong at a specific skill, and that has great value. A top of the line Avid editor, or graphic designer, or salesforce expert -- these are incredible skills that will always be in...

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…Managing and leading people requires a unique blend of patience and expertise. Patience is paramount to success as a manager because you are inherently managing and leading people who are less experienced in this expertise than you are. If someday you become the director of group sales for a sports organization, you will be influencing the day to day actions of people new to the business, and junior in their experience. This means you must be patient in executing your plans, taking their growth with the logical steps forward, and steps backward. It's like having a kid - you work on their reading, and as soon as you make progress...the next day they look at you like they've never seen the word AND before. You want to scream, like, we did this 25 times yesterday...and then you realize they are 6 yeard old and child protective services have already told you to stop yelling so much. I'm kidding of course - child protective services have never yelled at me, even if that story was slightly autobiographical. But this is patience in action. No one learns in a straight line, they go up and down. They grasp some concepts quickly and others take longer. They need repetition and acceptance of their shortcomings. This is a major part of being a thought leader at a company. You can't write people off as hopeless, you have to work with them, find their learning style, figure out ways to translate your information into their language. Nowhere is this trickier than in the world of sports analytics. Analytics is one of the roles in the highest demand for the sports industry, and yet it is a very very different language than most people speak. The best in this business have learned how to adjust their style to their stakeholders, whether that's a GM, a coach or a player.  Some are visual learners, and need heat maps, others like massive amounts of data and want it all, while others need to be told a singular thing at a time that can help them advance in their skill set. Everyone learns differently, and as long as they have the passion, the learning will come. I was watching TV with my wife the other night, and she was watching some competition fashion show and they are talking through designers and styles and sewing techniques -- and I said to her...how in the world can anyone keep up with all these designers and techniques.She looked at me deadpan and said: “so who did the Patriots draft in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft?”And I said “trick question, they didn't have a 3rd round pick”It took me a minute until I realized she set the trap and I jumped in it. The point is, everyone has the capacity to learn what they are interested in and is placed in front of them within the right format.That is the challenge for those in analytics -- taking complex data, that their audiences want to understand, and making it understandable. The passion is there, it's on the analyst to make it more than just numbers. It takes patience. Today's guest Ari Kaplan understands this more than most - over the last three decades he's been finding ways to give pro sports teams an edge through data AND having the patience to share the information in the right manner so that it can make a difference. This interview is fascinating - I learned so much because I have the passion, and Ari has the patience… so where do you fit in?Let's find out -- here's Ari Kaplan…Questions for Ari Kaplan, Baseball Analytics Pioneer1: Before we dig deep into the world of statistical analysis in sports, let's go back to your beginning. As a student at CalTech most would assume you'd end up at NASA, some seismological laboratory or astronomical observatory – but for you, sports was the path – why?2: I read where you presented your CalTech thesis titled “How do you spell relief? An Analysis of Baseball Pitching 1876 to present” to the Caltech board of trustees,

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…I apologize for not having a Friday podcast last week. I have to say, Friday was the first day of this quarantine that my kids were really struggling. They've been incredible this whole time, but they are young, this is really weird, and it felt like Friday it all caught up to them at once. It was rainy and cold, the sky was grey all day...and all three just looked miserable. So I skipped the podcast, bailed on a few meetings I was supposed to have, including a podcast interview with Averee Dovsek from PGA Tour Radio which we are going to do this Friday instead. Averee is a cool story -- she's in college, a D1 golfer on the women's team at Hofstra, and has also done some very high profile internships with golf channel and PGA tour radio...and during the pandemic, rather than sit around blaming the world for her season coming to an end, and her internship with PGA Tour radio...she started a podcast.  She reminds me of some of my previous guests like Carlton Robie, Dasmine Evans and Jake Kernan -- driven, focused, and willing. Those are great attributes when you are trying to get into this business.Anyway, Averee's interview will be live in two weeks, this week on Wednesday is Ari Kaplan, one of the pioneers of baseball analytics. I don't say that lightly, he is a pioneer in baseball analytics and data science. He's worked or consulted for every major league team - and he shares a bunch of really fun stories, great career advice, and insight into what is happening now in the world of data science and analytics. I know many of you in our audience will get pretty geeked up about this one, I know I did. Just one more note, Ari speaks on these intricate subjects in such a deliberate manner, he makes it easy to understand complex information. As he puts it, you can't talk to a manager or GM in spreadsheets, you have to translate and explain… which he does so so well in this interview. This whole tangent started with me explaining why I missed the podcast on Friday. And it's to make this point. We all make choices every day, don't forget to make choices for yourself or those who rely on you most. Sometimes, you need to be you the person, more than you the worker. OK, let's move along…The question today comes in from Jonny in Los Angeles… Jonny writes“Hey Brian, I feel like you are my trusted advisor even though you don't know me personally. I listen intently to what you share, and since your advice has so often been proven true in my life, I trust you implicitly. My question - the advice you hear all around the internet is that during this time you should be doing more informational interviews with people in the industry. While this advice seems legit, I ask you, how? Like, how do you set them up, what do you ask, what are the goals, and how should I set this up for success? I'm just not quite sure I understand why they are valuable.”Jonny, your question basically wrote my outline for me… how do you do it, why do you do it, what questions do you ask and what does success look like. Like seriously, that's how I outline just about every talk. How, why, what and what does it look like when it works. Thanks for doing my work for me :)Ok, so let's talk about informational interviews. Right now for most of you, the sports world seems like an incredibly large space. Tons of people, different jobs, lots of teams leagues and organizations that support the industry and it's athletes. But here's the deal, those of us that have been in the industry for a long time feel like it's a small world, everyone is interconnected, and the overlap in roles and responsibilities is ever-present.We've shrunken this daunting world by getting to know the people. I tell this all the time, I worked with 250 other people at CNN/Sports Illustrated when I got started -- and then when these people ventured out into other roles I had...

Progressing to meet the needs of changing technology and new legal business models is not an easy task for many lawyers and their staff, but is increasingly necessary as the profession moves into the future. Ralph Baxter hosts as Legalweek 2020 panelists Michele DeStefano, Bill Garcia, and Ari Kaplan offer key tactics from their session for fostering effective change management. Michele DeStefano is the founder of LawWithoutWalls, a professor of law at the University of Miami, and affiliated faculty at Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program. Bill Garcia is chief practice innovation officer at Thompson Hine, LLP. Ari Kaplan is the founder of Ari Kaplan Advisors and a legal industry analyst and speaker.

Progressing to meet the needs of changing technology and new legal business models is not an easy task for many lawyers and their staff, but is increasingly necessary as the profession moves into the future. Ralph Baxter hosts as Legalweek 2020 panelists Michele DeStefano, Bill Garcia, and Ari Kaplan offer key tactics from their session for fostering effective change management. Michele DeStefano is the founder of LawWithoutWalls, a professor of law at the University of Miami, and affiliated faculty at Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program. Bill Garcia is chief practice innovation officer at Thompson Hine, LLP. Ari Kaplan is the founder of Ari Kaplan Advisors and a legal industry analyst and speaker.

Winter weather got you weary? Warm up with Stan Charles, Craig Heist, and Paul Valle as Fredi Gonzalez (former Braves manager and new Orioles coach) calls in at 10:20 to discuss the team as Spring Training approaches. Bill Ladson will be on discussing all things MLB in his weekly segment at 10:45, followed by Ari Kaplan, a leading figure in baseball analytics, at 11:05. To close the show, Jim Henneman will be on to discuss his latest column on sign-stealing and his Hall of Fame predictions

Kristopher Jackson and Ari Kaplan put their masks aside and start discussing what truly goes on inside of their heads. We bring up topics such as social anxiety, positivity and what it takes to get through a bad day. One main take away from this conversation is you never know what kind of day someone is having. One random act of kindness can be taken a long way! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/KrisJ/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/KrisJ/support

The reviled Ari Kaplan returns against the will of our listenership to discuss his beautiful, glistening hole.

Ari Kaplan the Renegade Jew returns to defend teens in AmericaWe dissect Sebastian's VMA monologue, Euphoria, and the Disney ExpoWe also talk to our old friend David Dorward via phone to discuss his cross country tour. A truly chaotic ep, check it out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Saturday edition of the Best of Libby Znaimer

In the era of the #metoo and #timesup movements, is ageism the last taboo topic? Fill in host Jane Brown gets some perspective from employment lawyer & mediator Ari Kaplan and Zoomer U's Vice President, David Cravit.

We yell at @ArisKaplan about China.

Fred Claire talks with guest Ari Kaplan who is entering his 31st year in Major League Baseball with over ⅔ of the organizations around the league. Fred and Ari talk about the upcoming Winter Meetings, analytics, and where the game is heading in the future with the advancement of analytics in the game.

Ari Kaplan discusses the challenges and importance of accountability partners when it comes to executing marketing plans within law firms. What challenges do law firm marketers face today? There isn’t a lack of good ideas when it comes to marketing, rather marketers can struggle with executing their ideas due to an absence of accountability. Marketers should realize it’s more important to get things done than to get them done perfectly. At the core of both professional and personal development, is taking some calculated action in a positive way. Either you succeed or learn from it and move on. Good marketers find a way to empower their audience through their content and initiatives while effective accountability partners empower marketers and lawyers to do so. How can a law firm marketer build in an accountability partner? Professionals should collaborate with partners within their company in order to hold each other accountable. Law firms should encourage junior professionals to speak with senior professionals so they can learn from them. “Rainmakers work in tandem.” How can marketers overcome lawyers’ resistance to become involved? Marketers can help individual lawyers understand their own ability and how that ability has an impact on the whole. If they can encourage lawyers by reaching out and starting a dialogue, they will most likely be happy to respond. Law firm marketers can help persuade reluctant lawyers to see what’s possible. Then, everyone succeeds. About Ari Kaplan: Ari Kaplan is a lawyer and leading legal industry analyst, keynote speaker, author of over 200 articles, and an inaugural Fastcase 50 honoree featuring the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, & leaders. Ari’s is the author of a few books including Reinventing Professional Services: Building Your Business in the Digital Marketplace. Ari founded Lawcountability, an online marketing and business-development application. Website: Ari Kaplan Advisors | Twitter: @AriKaplan

Ari Kaplan, a leading legal industry analyst, is an inaugural Fastcase 50 honoree and a finalist for ILTA's 2015 Thought Leader of the Year award. His most recent book, Reinventing Professional Services: Building Your Business in the Digital Marketplace, was released in Japanese, and Thomson Reuters is publishing the second edition of The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development in 2016. He is the principal researcher for a variety of widely distributed benchmarking reports and has been the keynote speaker for events in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout the U.S. Kaplan is also the founder of the Lawcountability® business development platform and iPhone app, a finalist for ILTA's 2015 Innovative Solution Provider of the Year award, and a two-time Ironman triathlon finisher.

Many law firms work hard to increase their client base and grow their practice without having a clear understanding of what kind of law firm they would like to become. In this report from On The Road, hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Tish Vincent talk with State Bar of Michigan Annual Meeting keynote speaker and legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan about helping attorneys develop their companies and what lawyers can learn from successful organizations in other industries.

Camp icon Josh Karbelnig sits down with Ari Kaplan to discuss how camp shows up in his daily life, the current and future state of camp food, and the most common transformations he sees in all who come to camp.

Ari Kaplan joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming Annual Conference & Expo session, "Recovery, Renewal and Reinvention: Navigating the Next Decade."Ari Kaplan is the author of The Opportunity Maker and Reinventing Professional Services. After nearly nine years practicing with large law firms in New York City, Kaplan – named to the inaugural Fastcase 50 – has become a leading legal industry analyst. In addition to keynoting events in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, he has had the privilege of addressing administrators in 12 ALA chapters and at the Law Firm Financial Management Conference. He is also the founder of Lawcountability®.

Ari Kaplan joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming Annual Conference & Expo session, "Recovery, Renewal and Reinvention: Navigating the Next Decade." Ari Kaplan is the author of The Opportunity Maker and Reinventing Professional Services. After nearly nine years practicing with large law firms in New York City, Kaplan – named to the inaugural Fastcase 50 – has become a leading legal industry analyst. In addition to keynoting events in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, he has had the privilege of addressing administrators in 12 ALA chapters and at the Law Firm Financial Management Conference. He is also the founder of Lawcountability®.

After nearly nine years practicing with large law firms in New York City, Ari Kaplan, the founder of Lawcountability, has become a leading industry analyst in the legal community. He was named to the inaugural Fastcase 50, has been the keynote speaker for events in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout the U.S., and has shared ideas with students and professionals worldwide.  Named a “Law Star” by LawCrossing, Kaplan provides law-related ghostwriting for a number of companies, firms and individuals in the legal industry. He has served as a member of the Law Technology News Editorial Advisory Board and serves on the Board of Editors for ALM’s Marketing the Law Firm and Legal Tech. Ari is the founder of Lawcountability, a cloud-based software platform and iPhone app that helps lawyers and law students leverage technology to raise their profiles. He is also a former practicing attorney, author, and legal industry analyst.

  Ari Kaplan has been a leading figure in revolutionizing the way that Major League Baseball looks at statistical information. A key leader in the role of analytics, Kaplan has been involved with half of the MLB teams in his 23-year career. Kaplan talks about good data, sampling and the ability to see through the numbers, understanding the intangibles and how to work with great managers to determine scouting and analytic information. Twitter: @AriKaplan1