Podcasts about chief information officers

In this episode, Will Landry, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, FMOL Health, discusses expanding Epic through community partnerships, ambient AI for providers and nurses, and optimizing technology amid budget and reimbursement pressures. He also shares his strategy for modernizing IT and using technology to improve efficiency across the health system.

SHOW NOTES What Really Happened to Princess Diana? Investigator Rich Staropoli Examines the Evidence Nearly three decades after Princess Diana's death, questions and theories surrounding the fatal Paris crash continue to fascinate people around the world. In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Rich Staropoli, one of the investigators featured in FOX's new special, Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana. Staropoli spent approximately 25 years with the U.S. Secret Service, holding supervisory positions within the New York Field Office, Presidential Protective Division, Counter Assault Teams, and Secret Service headquarters. He has conducted approximately 500 polygraph examinations and managed the Protective Intelligence Division in New York following 9/11. In 2016, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the first presidentially appointed Chief Information Officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Now, he brings that investigative and protective-security experience to one of history's most scrutinized tragedies. Linda and Rich discuss how professional investigators separate evidence from speculation, what a virtual reconstruction can reveal about the crash, the questions that have fueled decades of theories, and how someone trained to protect high-profile individuals evaluates the events surrounding Diana's final night. They also dive into human behavior, deception, protective intelligence, threat assessment, and what Rich believes viewers should pay attention to when they watch the special. In this episode: How a Secret Service veteran approaches the Diana investigation Evidence versus speculation and conspiracy theories What the virtual crash reconstruction reveals Questions surrounding vehicles reportedly in the tunnel How investigators evaluate competing theories Diana's security through the eyes of a protection professional What 500 polygraph examinations taught Rich about human behavior Protective intelligence and threat assessment Whether the investigation changed Rich's own perspective What viewers should watch for in the new special Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana premieres Thursday, August 20 at 8/7c on FOX and streams the next day on Hulu. Takeaways AI technology can provide unprecedented detail in crime scene analysis Common misconceptions about Henri Paul's intoxication are incorrect Objective evidence should override popular theories and speculation Security around high-profile individuals is often inadequate and poorly managed Critical thinking and behavioral analysis are vital in deception detection Sound Bites "Henri Paul was not drunk, the tests do not hold water." "AI tech reveals details never before seen in crash analysis." "The scene was hose down and the vehicle disappeared." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Rich Staropoli and the Princess Diana case 01:52Rich's background in Secret Service and investigative experience 03:52Debunking myths about Henri Paul's sobriety 06:11Using AI to reconstruct the crash scene in detail 07:57Examining the handling of the crime scene and potential cover-up 09:21Security lapses and protection failures for Princess Diana 11:06Lessons on deception detection and behavioral cues 11:49Final thoughts and upcoming documentary release

It is already changing how firms conduct research, construct portfolios, manage risk, and make investment decisions. In this special compilation episode, we bring together three perspectives from across public markets, hedge funds and private markets, to explore how AI is transforming investment management today and where it may lead tomorrow. Andrew Veglio, founder and CEO of Vantage Investment Management, examines where AI sits in the evolution of technologies and argues the end game is replacement not improvement of much of what we, as investors, do. Kristian West, Head of Investment Platform at J.P. Morgan Asset Management discusses how they are embedding AI across their global investment platform, sharpening research, investment process and execution.  Then Lucia Soares, Chief Information Officer and Head of Tech Transformation, shares how Carlyle is using AI to accelerate decision-making, improve portfolio and risk management, and create value across its portfolio companies. Together, they discuss AI's impact on alpha generation, research, trading, portfolio construction, productivity, and the implications for the role of human judgement in our investing world. The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by J.P. Morgan Asset Management*, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.*During the episode we cite J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Europe's leading active ETF provider by assets under management. This is sourced from J.P. Morgan Asset management and Bloomberg, data as of 30 March 2026.

What happens to tomorrow's leadership pipeline when employers automate the entry-level tasks through which beginners learn? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Gary Flowers, Chief Information Officer for Transformation and Technology Services at Year Up United, about AI fluency, human skills, economic mobility, skills-first hiring, and the future of entry-level work. Year Up United prepares young adults without bachelor's degrees for meaningful careers while helping employers reach skilled, career-ready talent. Gary says the organization has over 35,000 alumni working across companies ranging from the Fortune 1000 to the Fortune 50. Gary challenges the assumption that younger workers will automatically understand AI because they grew up with technology. Access to a chatbot does not create workplace readiness. Young adults also need training, support, ethical awareness, judgment, communication, adaptability, and experience applying tools to real business problems. He argues that AI may redefine entry-level work rather than eliminate it entirely. Candidates who understand how to work with AI may gain an advantage over those who do not, but employers must also reconsider which tasks beginners need to develop business knowledge and professional confidence. We discuss the risk of another technology divide. AI could widen economic opportunity, but unequal access to tools, training, mentorship, and workplace experience could reinforce existing inequalities. Gary believes organizations must teach workers when AI should be used, rather than limiting training to what the technology can do. Year Up United combines AI fluency with workplace and career readiness. Gary describes its 17 durable skills, six-month curriculum update cycle, close employer feedback loops, and participation as an inaugural host partner in Anthropic's Claude Corps Fellowship program. For employers, one of the hardest decisions involves balancing immediate efficiency with future capability. Automating junior work may reduce costs today while weakening the pipeline of experienced professionals and leaders required later. Gary recommends creating a culture of continuous learning, supplying employees with appropriate tools, building communities of practice, sharing successful use cases, and treating AI as a company-wide responsibility. He also distinguishes between AI as a workforce skill and AI as an organizational capability capable of changing how functions operate. Can employers capture the value of AI while preserving the career pathways that allow inexperienced workers to become tomorrow's experts and leaders? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts.

Most leaders try to fix slow execution by improving what's already there. Claus Jensen says that's the trap. Small tweaks to an old system just make you a little better at being slow.Claus Jensen is Chief Information Officer at The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School, where he leads technology and innovation strategy across a large, multi-site academic health system. On this episode, he breaks down "future backwards" thinking: starting from a clear picture of the outcome you actually want, then working back to remove the constraints in your way, instead of asking how to slightly improve what you're already doing.This is for you if you're still optimizing systems built for a smaller version of your company, if every location seems to move at its own speed, or if you sense your team is solving the wrong problems well.You'll learn:- Why "how do I improve current state" locks you into incremental, not real, change- How to identify which of your operating assumptions are outdated across locations- A framework for planning backwards from your future state instead of forward from today- How to combine human judgment with technology without losing the human component- Why speed of thought, not speed of action, is often the real bottleneckListen now, and take the free Scorecard Diagnostic to find your specific leadership bottleneck: https://gpsleadership.org/scorecard/If this hit home, share it with another who's still fixing yesterday's system.

What do you do when the technology arrives faster than the plan you wrote for it?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Anne Trefethen, Professor of Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford and Trustee of the Alan Turing Institute, about leading a university through the arrival of generative AI. Oxford published its digital strategy in 2022, weeks before ChatGPT appeared, and Anne explains why it then took courage to stop, rethink planned investments and add the governance she had hoped to avoid.The conversation moves from student adoption and equal access to what national resilience now means: sovereign capability, models we can trust because we know what they were trained on, and enough trained people to use them well. It lands in the middle of a live policy push, with the UK government expanding free AI training to reach 10 million workers by 2030.Anne also makes the case for optimism, and for changing how we prepare graduates as entry-level work shifts. Useful listening for anyone setting AI strategy inside a large, complex organisation.(00:00) - Welcome to Oxford+ (01:31) - A Career in Scientific Computing (02:41) - Oxford's First CIO and the Road to Digital (04:21) - When ChatGPT Overturned the Strategy (06:39) - Rethinking Investment and Governance (09:12) - Pilots, Rollout and Equal Access (12:57) - Hinton, Altman and the Race to Superintelligence (19:41) - The Turing as National Convener (22:02) - What Resilience Means in the Age of AI (25:45) - Sovereign Models, Distillation and Trust (28:57) - Sovereign Data Sets and British Values (36:18) - Entry-Level Jobs and the Next Generation Anne Trefethen: Anne Trefethen FREng is Professor of Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of St Cross College and a Trustee of the Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for AI and data science, appointed to its board in November 2024. She joined Oxford in 2005 to establish the Oxford e-Research Centre, which she directed for over six years, became the University's first Chief Information Officer in 2012, and went on to serve as Pro-Vice-Chancellor with responsibility for gardens, libraries and museums, then people, then digital, leading Oxford's digital transformation programme. Before Oxford she spent almost 20 years in industry and academia, including research roles at Thinking Machines Corporation and the Cornell Theory Center, Vice President for research and development at the Numerical Algorithms Group, and leadership of the UK e-Science Core Programme. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2017 and has served as a non-executive director of the UK Statistics Authority.Connect with Anne on LinkedInSusannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn and Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for Exclusive ContentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Equinox.Produced and Edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

In this episode, Les Clonch, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Scottish Rite for Children, discusses responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity, enterprise data strategy and the importance of governance and change management in navigating rapid technology advancements. He also shares how Scottish Rite is building technology capabilities and preparing its workforce to use AI effectively while keeping patient care and organizational priorities at the center.

In this episode, Ryan Schlimpert, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Drury Hotels, breaks down how modern technology leaders can drive innovation without losing the human touch. He explores the power of human-centric AI, explaining how automating backend processes creates more space for meaningful, real-world customer connections. Discover actionable wisdom on shifting from hands-on problem-solving to empowering teams, navigating organizational change, and viewing ROI as relentless ongoing improvement.Guest Links:Ryan's LinkedInDrury HotelsCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Joe Szynkowski & Dylan Price, Podcast Engineer: Portside MediaSomething Extra with Lisa Nichols

“60% of the bank's code is AI generated,” Leigh-Ann Russell, Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering at BNY, tells Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analysts Paul Gulberg and Anurag Rana. In this episode, the group discusses how BNY built Eliza as a model-agnostic AI platform and governance layer to expand access to AI while maintaining control over data, spending and risk. Russell explains how AI is increasing engineering capacity, supporting digital employees and cybersecurity, and helping BNY modernize systems and prepare for always-on financial markets.

AI in pediatric healthcare is often talk, not delivery. Joe Egan, CIO of Valley Children's Healthcare, walks through the three layers of AI his team runs today, and how each one turns clinician time back into access for kids. In this conversation: The three-layer AI model Valley Children's uses: assist, inform, and act, sorted by risk and human oversight Why ambient documentation earned a clinician wait list, and the metrics that prove it (pajama time, time in notes) How Epic Cosmos and shared de-identified data help with rare pediatric disease Why an adult-trained AI model can't be assumed safe for children The governance and ownership model that makes technology actually stick Joe Egan, Chief Information Officer, Valley Children's Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live Subscribe to Digital Health Talks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.Learn more about HealthIMPACT Live events, virtual forums, and healthcare leader conversations at healthimpactlive.com.Interested in being a guest, sponsoring, or joining the HealthIMPACT community? Visit healthimpactlive.com/digital-health-talks.

Jose Martinez, Global Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA, says customers don't experience an AI system's mistake as a data problem — they experience it as a company that doesn't know them. Recorded live at Ai4 at the Venetian in Las Vegas, he and Greg Kihlström get into what has to be true underneath before AI systems can act on your data at all.A data foundation AI can act on is a different thing from one that produces reports. Martinez on what actually separates the two, and why a company can have working dashboards and still not have the foundation an automated decision requires.Across many markets and millions of points of sale, consistency is the constraint — not speed. Agility isn't really about moving faster; it's being able to change repeatedly without the company starting to contradict itself. Martinez on what keeps decisions consistent as more of them get automated.Foundational data work has to be justified without a campaign-shaped payoff. How to make the case internally when the return doesn't show up as a lift number, and what enterprise leaders can use instead.About Jose MartinezJose De Jesus Martinez Camara, MS, PMP, is an innovative executive currently serving as the Global Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA. Previously, he served as the Americas Head of Data & Analytics at Nissan North America for Finance, with a dual track record as well as Chief Information Officer.With over 20 years of experience driving organizational excellence, Jose specializes in managing complex IT portfolios and commercializing technology products across the consumer goods, automotive, finance, entertainment, and consultancy sectors. He is a visionary professional known for aligning technology initiatives with long-term business objectives and fostering Agile and DevOps cultures.In his current global role at Coca-Cola FEMSA, he leads the enterprise data strategy, governance, and advanced analytics capabilities to drive digital transformation and value creation at scale. Prior to this, as Americas Head of Data & Analytics for Nissan Finance, Jose oversaw the data landscape across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate needs. Jose Martinez on LinkedIn---------- Resources ----------Coca-Cola FEMSAThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose.Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more.Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology.The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Level 4 is going to free you from being your family google or siri. "Hey mom (or dad or you) what's the password for…?" This level frees you from being tethered to your house and instead empowers your family to know where to find the answers. We are breaking down all the invisible work we do with information management in this second and final level of invisible work you do as the Home CEO. Paper Is Powerful, Universal, and Essential We all have different ways of doing things. But I explained why paper is powerful. Yes, I know we are of the digital age but paper substantiates what you tell people. They see the print on the paper and all of the sudden believe you. OR it's that paper that helps you to more easily settle an estate. It's also paper in any of the binders (I'm getting to those) that you can drop off to a friend that may be caring for you or to a CPA or lawyer when you need to have them work on something for you. And it's the paper you bring with you when you suddenly need to evacuate your home. And that's where the binders come in, in 2017, people were asking what to do with their filing cabinets and I was having to say leave them. I didn't like that. This way you can take all your important information with you when a natural disaster forces you to evacuate.   Binders All those papers with all the pertinent information can't all go in one binder right? Right! The whole idea is to take information out of your brain and combine it with all of the archival papers. The Paper Solution® is a series of binders that replaces your file cabinet and digital storage in many ways to get information to your family.  There are 4 binders you get in The Paper Solution.  Household Reference Binder -  this is basically a manual for how your home is cared for. The routine maintenance you keep. If someone bought your house, you could hand this to them and they could pick up where you take off after the sale.  Household Operation Binder - This binder is a fun one full of all the holiday and vacation information. It's also the information for things like travel and big celebrations that happen annually.  If you were sick or something, your loved ones could still successfully have that celebration. Finance Binder - Peace of mind binder because all the information someone would need to care for your finances if you were sick or settle your estate is in this binder. All your investments, bank accounts, credit cards, subscriptions, passwords, all of it is in this binder. If you are a digital person, there are digital editable forms too. You still need to print off a copy and place it in the binder, just in case.  Medical Binder - This is the binder people have the most resistance towards. It can be exhausting explaining each visit what is going on and treatments that have failed. This binder helps the doctor get up to speed quickly so that you can use the office visit time to look at solutions instead of answering #allthequestions. If it is a long term condition I encourage you to write up an explanation. It's the cliff notes of what has been going on and what you are looking for as far as treatment or behaviors you have noticed. Don't be fooled thinking all of the digital systems share information. And much to my surprise, medical records only have to be kept for 7 years, so there's not much history either. This puts you in control of your medical care and information about YOU. **Also available are the Warrior Mama Binder and the Launch Binder. You will know you are fully organized when your family goes to ask you for information and you can direct them to the binder that has the information. EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media

Jose Martinez, Global Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA, says customers don't experience an AI system's mistake as a data problem — they experience it as a company that doesn't know them. Recorded live at Ai4 at the Venetian in Las Vegas, he and Greg Kihlström get into what has to be true underneath before AI systems can act on your data at all.A data foundation AI can act on is a different thing from one that produces reports. Martinez on what actually separates the two, and why a company can have working dashboards and still not have the foundation an automated decision requires.Across many markets and millions of points of sale, consistency is the constraint — not speed. Agility isn't really about moving faster; it's being able to change repeatedly without the company starting to contradict itself. Martinez on what keeps decisions consistent as more of them get automated.Foundational data work has to be justified without a campaign-shaped payoff. How to make the case internally when the return doesn't show up as a lift number, and what enterprise leaders can use instead.About Jose MartinezJose De Jesus Martinez Camara, MS, PMP, is an innovative executive currently serving as the Global Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA. Previously, he served as the Americas Head of Data & Analytics at Nissan North America for Finance, with a dual track record as well as Chief Information Officer.With over 20 years of experience driving organizational excellence, Jose specializes in managing complex IT portfolios and commercializing technology products across the consumer goods, automotive, finance, entertainment, and consultancy sectors. He is a visionary professional known for aligning technology initiatives with long-term business objectives and fostering Agile and DevOps cultures.In his current global role at Coca-Cola FEMSA, he leads the enterprise data strategy, governance, and advanced analytics capabilities to drive digital transformation and value creation at scale. Prior to this, as Americas Head of Data & Analytics for Nissan Finance, Jose oversaw the data landscape across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate needs. Jose Martinez on LinkedIn---------- Resources ----------Coca-Cola FEMSAThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose.Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more.Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology.The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is available in audio format on the Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.In this episode, Nyeleti reconnects with Raghu Mahadevan, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer at 7-Eleven, five years after his first appearance on the show, to explore how one of the world's most iconic retailers is evolving its loyalty, digital, and AI strategy.The conversation explores the growth of 7Rewards, the integration of Speedy Rewards, and how personalization is expanding across fuel, in-store, and digital experiences to create more connected customer journeys.A key theme is that innovation is rarely a straight line. From mobile checkout and conversational AI to customer engagement and loyalty, Nyeleti and Raghu discuss why successful innovation depends on continuous testing, learning, and knowing when to pivot as customer expectations evolve.Looking ahead to 7-Eleven's centenary, they explore what the future of convenience looks like—and how loyalty, technology, and customer insight will shape the next 100 years.This episode offers a practical perspective on building loyalty at scale while continuously redefining convenience.Hosted by Nyeleti Sue-Angel Nkuna.Show Notes:1) Raghu Mahadevan2) 7-Eleven3) 7Rewards4) Proximity - Book recommendation5)#161: 7-Eleven Shares Secrets to Success & Driving Loyalty with 7REWARDS.

In this episode, Patrick A. Woodard, MHA, MD, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health, shares how the health system is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and revenue cycle performance while emphasizing the importance of preserving human connection in healthcare.

She came to the United States from Cameroon almost 30 years ago with a master's degree in education, almost no exposure to computers, and a goal to pursue a doctorate. Her two sisters, both already in IT careers, redirected her. She thought she could never succeed in the field. She became an IT help desk worker. Then a network administrator. Then an IT manager. Then a director. Then a CIO. Then a COO in Spain. Then a Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Then a Vice President and CIO at a California State University. Her PhD — the original goal from 1995 — she completed in 2019. Twenty-four years later than planned. Dr. Monique is Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at California State University, Chico, and a multiple CIO award winner. In this episode, she shares the specific moments — some planned, some forced on her — that defined how she uses her voice to steer her career. You'll learn: Dr. Monique was the only person of color in senior leadership at an elite STEM university. She organized the conversation her organization wasn't having: a roundtable on race and social justice with her IT team. She went first, dropped her own protective mask, and shared her own experiences with racism — which is what unlocked everyone else. The sessions grew into a six-cohort DEI program across the entire university, co-developed under her executive vice president. A junior male employee publicly questioned in a group meeting whether she was being overpaid. Her two white male predecessors' salaries had never been questioned by that same group. She stood up calmly and said: "I did not come to this meeting to discuss my salary. But if I must, I believe I am appropriately compensated for the work that I do." The room went silent. How she trained herself to respond to the angry Black woman stereotype: when emotions rise, her voice drops lower instead of higher. She slows down. She puts her hands on her thighs. She stands with her feet flat on the ground. She stated her intention to her team before a difficult conversation: "I am standing up not to be overpowering, but because having my feet on the ground helps me control my emotions." Days later, people were still reaching out saying it changed how they see her. At a conference in Chicago, a vendor friend insisted she skip the Super Bowl to meet someone he knew. She agreed. The stranger asked her about her career. She "unabashedly spoke up" about her achievements. He told her they were building a role to lead technological innovation. She applied. She got the job as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. She applied for Deputy CIO at the Colorado School of Mines with none of the required higher education experience. Got interviewed. Got the job. Eight months later: interim CIO. Three months after that: full CIO. She directly asked her executive vice president there to sponsor her — sharing her goals specifically and asking for stretch assignments. That EVP let her serve as deputy COO while still serving as CIO. The framework she and Ivna coin in this episode: "confident humility." Women often embrace the humility and delete the confidence. The combination of both — taking no apologies for what she has accomplished while doing so with poise and grace — is what she credits for attracting sponsors throughout her career. Why she asks directly for sponsorship by naming specific career goals and specific asks, and why she audits her sponsor network regularly — including thinking about what would happen to her if her strongest advocate left the organization tomorrow. About Dr. Monique: Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at California State University, Chico. Multiple CIO award winner. Immigrant from Cameroon. Former CIO at Colorado School of Mines, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, and Chief Operating Officer in Spain. PhD in Education and Organizational Leadership. Started her IT career at the help desk.

In this episode, Patrick A. Woodard, MHA, MD, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health, shares how the health system is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and revenue cycle performance while emphasizing the importance of preserving human connection in healthcare.

Recorded at the inaugural WRITA spring conference, this episode brings together Scott Conn (CIO, City of Mesa and WRITA chair), Mary Wynne (CEO, Fusion Learning Partners/PTI), and returning guest Chris Stewart (CRO, Freeit Data Solutions, former City of Austin CIO). They unpack how WRITA was built as an all-hands regional alternative to CIO-only clubs, and how leaders are handling local government IT budget cuts — through tools-first strategy, real partnerships over transactional vendors, transparent communication, and continued investment in professional development.GuestsScott Conn, Chief Information Officer, City of Mesa, Arizona; Founder, WRITAMary Wynne CEO, Fusion Learning Partners (Public Technology Institute)Chris Stewart Chief Revenue Officer, Freeit Data Solutions (former CIO, City of Austin)Timestamps(05:45) Scott's problem with “CIOs-only clubs”—and the idea that became WRITA(09:17) Four sponsors, one rule: bring an implementation—not a sales pitch(15:36) Flat budgets, higher quotes—and why doing the same with less is now hard(17:05) Tools first, people second: Mesa's strategy for keeping services moving(18:00) Two sentences. Fifteen minutes. Why only two vendors in ten earn the full meeting(19:24) Before you buy another tool, are you using the one you already own?(26:23) The rumor mill starts before the decision does(27:00) Mesa's budget glide path: 2% now instead of a drastic 15% later(35:00) Accountability overcorrected—and then trust caught up(37:23) “The best leaders are the best learners”(42:07) The budget line Mary says leaders should think twice before cutting

#240: Cut 2% Now — or 15% Later | City of Mesa, Fusion Learning Partners & Freeit Data Solutions“Even doing the same with less is really hard.” Chris Stewart, Scott Conn, and Mary Wynne on budget cuts, professional development, and finding more value in the tools you already own.Episode Summary850 members. Seven states. Two and a half years.Scott Conn, Chief Information Officer, City of Mesa — built WRITA from a problem (like the best entrepreneurs!). In an Arizona CIO club, he asked why collaboration should stop at the CIO. Why couldn't help desk staff, GIS specialists, engineers, and desktop teams learn from peers across the state? Everyone agreed. Then they voluntold Scott to go build it.Chris Stewart, former Chief Information Officer, City of Austin & Chief Revenue Officer at Freeit Data Solutions — sees the pressure from both sides. Budgets are flat or shrinking, technology costs are climbing, and “even just doing the same with less is really hard.”Mary Wynne, CEO, Fusion Learning Partners — is the person helping WRITA keep all of this moving. Through Fusion Learning Partners' Catalyst Solutions Group, her team supports the day-to-day operations and conferences behind the organization. Fusion also leads the 55-year-old Public Technology Institute and the 45-year-old GOVIT Symposium—the nation's longest-running IT conference for state and local government.I sat down with all three at WRITA's inaugural Spring Conference at the Mesa Convention Center. The conversation kept returning to one leadership test: before you make another cut, buy another platform, or cut professional development, have you found the value already inside your tools, partnerships, and people?ps: don't forget to join the 2026 WRITA Fall Summit in Salt Lake City, September 1st-3rd. Learn more here.GuestsScott Conn, Chief Information Officer, City of Mesa, Arizona; Founder, WRITAMary Wynne CEO, Fusion Learning Partners (Public Technology Institute)Chris Stewart Chief Revenue Officer, Freeit Data Solutions (former CIO, City of Austin)Timestamps(05:45) Scott's problem with “CIOs-only clubs”—and the idea that became WRITA(09:17) Four sponsors, one rule: bring an implementation—not a sales pitch(15:36) Flat budgets, higher quotes—and why doing the same with less is now hard(17:05) Tools first, people second: Mesa's strategy for keeping services moving(18:00) Two sentences. Fifteen minutes. Why only two vendors in ten earn the full meeting(19:24) Before you buy another tool, are you using the one you already own?(26:23) The rumor mill starts before the decision does(27:00) Mesa's budget glide path: 2% now instead of a drastic 15% later(35:00) Accountability overcorrected—and then trust caught up(37:23) “The best leaders are the best learners”(42:07) The budget line Mary says leaders should think twice before cuttingWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

Are AI agents ready for banking and financial services? Former UBS Group CIO Oliver Bussmann explains the risks to trust and reputation in banking.This session examines the current adoption landscape of AI agents within the financial sector. With roughly 50% of financial institutions now integrating these tools into their workflows, understanding the operational implications is critical for industry leaders and tech professionals alike.Bussmann breaks down why financial AI requires a balanced approach. You will learn how firms are navigating the tension between rapid innovation and the need to maintain client trust as they deploy AI agents at scale.Whether you are managing banking technology or assessing the impact of financial AI, this overview provides context on the real-world challenges facing major institutions today. The discussion highlights the specific reputational hazards that arise when automating sensitive financial processes.YOU'LL DISCOVER✅ How copilot use is shifting toward autopilot across back office, IT, and marketing functions✅ What has to be in place before an agent gets write access to a core ledger: testing, traceability, audit logs, and rollback✅ Why Bussmann expects audit agents to move into the second and third lines of defense, with PwC and Deloitte already bringing their own✅ How the risk classification of a use case drives the level of cross-model validation, human verification, and cross-checks✅ Trust is the asset a bank cannot lose, and Bussmann is waiting for an industry incident driven by hallucination✅ Why junior software engineer job advertisements are down about 40%, and why you cannot stop hiring juniors you will need as seniors in three to five years✅ Coding is not the bottleneck; the organizational change required for process redesign is the real constraint✅ Bussmann is optimistic that agents will run across bank functions within a year, with gains of one, two, or three times in certain use cases against the copilot era's 10 to 30%⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction0:22 The technology works, the controls lag6:22 Guardrails first, then measure the gains9:38 How regulation shapes what agents may do17:15 Machine learning and high-risk decisions20:14 Trust is what a bank cannot lose25:19 Agents are reshaping technology careers34:26 Risk classification sets the autonomy line39:29 Customer agents need verified digital identity45:12 Proving control to regulators and boards48:23 AI native banks still need people51:41 Agents in production within a yearSubscribe for weekly conversations with leading business and technology leaders.Get the CXOTalk newsletter: https://newsletter.cxotalk.comShow notes, transcript, and summary: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/agentic-ai-in-financial-services-former-ubs-and-sap-group-cioEpisode 925 | Recorded July 17, 2026#CXOTalk #AgenticAI #AIinBanking #FinancialServices #AIGovernance #EnterpriseAI #AIAgents #RiskManagement

In Episode 16 of Season 7 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Priya Enefer, Chief Information Officer at Hakluyt & Company, where they discuss why the tension between CIOs and CDOs isn't a people problem, but an organisational design problem.They explore how operating models, accountability, product thinking and executive alignment determine whether technology, data and AI become genuine competitive advantages or simply create duplication, politics and confusion.They also discuss:Why the tension between CIOs and CDOs is usually created by organisational design rather than the people themselves.Why every CIO role looks different and how organisational context should define the mandate.Why organisations should define accountabilities before they hire executives or choose job titles.Whether every organisation actually needs a Chief Data Officer.Why technology, data and product leadership must operate as one team if transformation is going to succeed.The lessons learned moving from Chief Product Officer to CIO and why she still thinks like a product leader.How separate technology, product and data strategies create duplication, confusion and competing priorities.Why product operating models fundamentally outperform traditional project delivery.Who should own AI and why there is no universal answer.Why many organisations are measuring AI activity instead of AI value and repeating mistakes made during previous technology waves.How AI risks becoming another executive land grab unless organisations are crystal clear on ownership and accountability.Why centralised data teams can become ivory towers.What the private sector can learn from government about delivering successful transformation.Why dashboards and insights in isolation is not leadership.Whether technology, product and data leadership roles will ultimately converge or simply become much more interconnected.Why organisational design, incentives and culture will ultimately matter far more than whichever AI model an organisation chooses.Thanks to our sponsor, Data & AI Literacy Academy.Data & AI Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data & AI literacy first.At Data & AI Literacy Academy, they don't just teach data skills. They empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. They're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data & AI literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that they offer. They embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.They take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, partner and host Sara Shanti sits down with Erik Pupo, Director of Commercial Health IT at Guidehouse, to discuss how healthcare's push toward greater connectivity and data sharing creates new cybersecurity risks, and what health systems need to do to stay ahead of emerging threats.   What we discuss in this episode: The current cybersecurity landscape for hospitals and health systems What TEFCA is and why it matters for healthcare data sharing The core cybersecurity practices providers of all sizes should have in place Cautionary tales from the field that emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong cybersecurity program   About Erik Pupo Erik Pupo has spent more than 25 years advising healthcare organizations on technology, cybersecurity and business transformation. As Director of Commercial Health IT Advisory at Guidehouse, he helps healthcare organizations modernize their IT infrastructure as a principal strategist in cloud, security, data and AI. Prior to joining Guidehouse, Erik served as Global Principal Practice Manager for Healthcare Cybersecurity at Amazon Web Services, helping health systems navigate the security challenges of moving critical infrastructure to the cloud. Before that, he served as Chief Information Officer at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, leading IT strategy and operations for one of the nation's most complex academic medical environments.  Earlier in his career, Erik spent nearly a decade in global consulting, first as Senior Manager at Deloitte, where he led health IT initiatives for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He later served as Managing Director at Accenture, where he led strategic and technological transformation initiatives for providers, payers, and life sciences companies across North America.   About Sara Shanti A partner in the Corporate practice group in Sheppard's Chicago office, and co-lead of the firm's Digital Health team, Sara Shanti's practice sits at the forefront of healthcare technology by providing practical counsel on novel innovation and complex data privacy matters. Using her medical research background and HHS experience, Sara advises providers, payors, start-ups, technology companies, and their investors and stakeholders on digital healthcare and regulatory compliance matters, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), gamification, implantable and wearable devices, and telehealth. At the cutting edge of advising on "data as an asset" programming, Sara's practice also supports investment in innovation and access to care initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions involving crucial, high-stakes and sensitive data, medical and wellness devices, and web-based applications and care. Contact Information Erik Pupo Sara Shanti   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Patrick Phillips talks about AI governance, workforce readiness, and the future of enterprise AI adoption. Patrick is Chief Information Officer at Vasion, where he has helped drive the deployment of AI across the organization. His is an expert in frameworks for security, compliance, and responsible AI use. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/advertise

"The first one is own it…Your career…I'm constantly, even today having meetings with people that I don't know, requesting mentorship, reaching out through LinkedIn, going to events. I try to stay very connected and not just people in my close industry or even work type …Every single person you meet is a connection and could have an impact on your life and vice versa….When you meet somebody, keep the conversation going. …So one day if they need something or you need something, you have a connection….My second piece of advice is… you should always have a list of things that you want to accomplish…and regardless of what's going on around you in your job, focus on those things." Nicole Pearson, Bentley Systems on Electric Ladies Podcast Summertime is a great to step back and think about your next career moves, take stock and sign up for some conferences or events coming up in a few months. It's slower and you can clear your head, think about who you want to meet, what you want to learn.  Listen to these five amazing women from five different industries who were guests on Electric Ladies Podcast recently. What resonates with you? Post it to us @joanmichelson on social media.   You'll hear advice from: ·       Jolyne Caruso, Impact Investor, Wealth Manager, Financial Executive ·       Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals Expert, Former Head of Critical Minerals at the U.S. Department of Energy in the Biden Administration ·       Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer, Schneider Electric ·       Nicole Pearson, Director of Marketing, Energy at Bentley Systems           Stacey Solie, Documentarian, Producer of "From the Ground Up" About Farmers Leveraging Carbon Markets   Subscribe to our newsletter - and Join the waitlist for our new Membership Group here. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance.   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Facebook: Electric Ladies Podcast

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how the organization is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and operational efficiency while measuring the real value of technology investments. She also shares her vision for a more personalized, predictive, and equitable future for healthcare.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how the organization is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and operational efficiency while measuring the real value of technology investments. She also shares her vision for a more personalized, predictive, and equitable future for healthcare.

As quantum technologies evolve, the encryption protecting government systems, critical infrastructure, and citizen data is facing emerging risk. This episode brings together Michael Watson, Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth, Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Glenn Schmitz, Chief Information Security Officer, Virginia State Corporation Commission to unpack what the post-quantum era means for the public sector—and why preparation can't wait. Michael and Glenn focus on practical next steps: understanding new cryptographic standards, assessing risk and prioritising which systems to transition first, planning migration across large hybrid environments, and strengthening public-private collaboration to accelerate quantum-safe readiness. Michael Watson, Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth, Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Glenn Schmitz, Chief Information Security Officer, Virginia State Corporation Commission. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co      

In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with one of retail technology's most accomplished leaders: Julie Averill, former Chief Information Officer of Lululemon and REI, and author of the new book Chief Impact Officer: Real Transformation Comes from Human, Not Just Artificial Intelligence. Joining the conversation is Menachem Salinas, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Nimble, the expert AI web search platform making live web data enterprise-grade. A self-described "serial retail technologist," Julie's career spans the defining chapters of modern retail technology. She spent a decade at Nordstrom leading pioneering omnichannel initiatives, drove a technology transformation as CIO of REI, and then took a leap to a then-$2 billion company called Lululemon — where, over eight years as CIO, she helped power the brand's growth to $10 billion. Today, she runs her own advisory business focused on enterprise AI adoption, and her new book makes the case that real transformation comes from people, not just technology. Drawing on years of parsing signal from noise in the CIO chair, Julie delivers a masterclass in AI reality-checking. Her verdict on where retail stands in the AI journey? "Maybe the first inning." She argues the technology itself is now the easy part — the real reasons so many AI pilots fail are data quality, governance, workflow readiness and organizational capability. Julie shares the exact questions she asks to separate a slick demo from a solution built to survive contact with a real omnichannel operation: Whose data does this run on? What workflow actually changes, and for whom? Who owns the errors? What does this cost at scale? And she tells a cautionary tale of a board-driven AI pitch that promised everything — and why "yes, we can do everything" is the surest sign of an immature vendor. Julie also maps the future of the CIO role itself: from technology gatekeeper to curious, strategic business enabler. With AI tools now arriving through the browser, control is gone — the new job is curation, education and helping executives tell what's real. The businesses that win, she argues, will be the ones that learn to evolve continuously and dream about what was previously impossible. Menachem Salinas adds the vendor-side perspective, explaining how Nimble delivers real-time competitive pricing, digital shelf monitoring and out-of-stock intelligence across thousands of retail sites — and why he believes agentic commerce will transform e-commerce within twelve months. His candid ShopTalk Barcelona assessment: even the world's biggest brands rate no better than five out of ten on AI data readiness. Julie's book Chief Impact Officer is available now everywhere books are sold. Learn more at julieaverill.com and nimbleway.com. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025 and 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode, Raymond (Ray) Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AltaMed, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is helping create a better patient experience while improving operational efficiency. He also shares insights on strengthening safety and cybersecurity, and reflects on the organization's response to the 2025 California wildfires, highlighting the role of technology in supporting emergency preparedness and continuity of care.

Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, discusses his 40-year career spanning 22 years at Accenture and eight years as Chief Information Officer at the University of Texas at Austin. He reveals how intentional relationship-building became his competitive advantage, transforming organizational cultures through trust, transparency, and genuine care. He introduces his framework of internal and external spheres of influence and demonstrates how strategic relationship investments, rather than transactional interactions, drives measurable business results, from vendor partnerships to campus-wide technology implementations. The conversation emphasizes that relationship-building is a learnable skill requiring consistency, vulnerability, and alignment between stated values and lived behaviours. Key TakeawaysRelationship-building is a learnable skill, not an innate talentThree core principles to building relationships include understanding goals, managing expectations, and genuine careCulture change requires leaders to model values visibly and consistentlyBrad's weekly 30-minute office visits, monthly peer meetings, and physical presence during implementations signaled that relationship investment was non-negotiable organizational priorityCreate advocates who recognize your value and create advancement opportunities when leadership changeshttps://bradenglert.com/media-press/

In this episode, Stephanie Hines, MBA, RN, CHCIO, CDH-E, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Valleywise Health, joins the podcast to discuss keeping quality at the forefront of healthcare technology and operational strategy. She shares her perspective on confronting access challenges, leveraging innovation to improve patient care, and ensuring technology investments support better outcomes for the communities Valleywise Health serves.

Most companies recruit interns to take work off someone's plate. Your Health does the opposite — and it's why several of its current executives, including a Chief Information Officer, first walked in the door as interns. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Heather Bower, Director of Experiential Learning, who has taken the reins of Your Health's internship, mentorship, preceptorship, and apprenticeship programs. Heather shares how a long-standing program is being rebuilt with structure, data, and intention — organized into semester cohorts, anchored by a four-day all-company orientation, and designed so every intern owns a project with genuine stakes. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why "get interns because they're cheap" is exactly the wrong spirit — and what replaces it How one MBA intern's shadowing experience redirected him toward nursing school The "spreadsheet whisperer" intern who taught regional leadership to pull data faster What surprises interns most once they're inside healthcare: the human complexity How Your Health uses feedback loops to move interns toward roles where they'll actually shine If you're early in your career and unsure where you fit, this episode is a map to possibilities you may not know exist. Press play and rethink what an internship can really be. www.YourHealth.Org

How One Community Hospital Got MEDITECH Expanse and AI Right with Schneck's VP/CIO, Craig Rice Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Craig Rice, CHCIO, CDH-E, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Schneck Medical Center Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Los Angeles County is the largest county in the U.S. serving over 10 million people across 40+ different departments.They just passed a $46 billion budget. And their CIO, Peter Loo, has to coordinate with 40 other CIOs to get anything done.That's not a technology problem. That's one of the hardest leadership and governance challenges in all of public sector — and Peter has been doing it for over 30 years because, as he put it, “You can see the impact you make directly in the services being delivered.” That stayed with me. I coach high school basketball for the same reason.I sat down with Peter and Hannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, on-site at the 36th floor of The Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles.Peter and Hannes have been working together since around 2010 — across an EHR implementation at five hospitals, a data center consolidation from 42 facilities down to one T5, a countywide voting system, and more. This is one of the longest, most tested partnerships I've seen in public sector. And the lessons transfer far beyond LA.GuestsPeter Loo, Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles County, CAHannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer, Info-Tech Research GroupTimestamps(0:00) Peter Loo introduces LA County — 40 departments, 40 CIOs, and a $46 billion budget(2:00) The EHR origin story — five hospitals, one system, five different implementations(4:00) What made it succeed — executive commitment, empowered steering committees, and a “not if but how” mindset(8:00) AI governance lessons — why principles beat prescriptive guidelines, and how LA County worked with GovAI Coalition(12:00) How Info-Tech engages — blueprints, guided implementations, workshops, and full consulting(16:00) The data center consolidation — 42 data centers, some were closets, some next to refrigerators(18:00) How to communicate with executives — the language of value, risk, and constituent services(22:00) The most contentious meeting of Hannes' career — CIOs in one room who thought they'd agreed. They hadn't.(28:30) “We want you to do what you did for DHS” — the moment that defined the partnership(33:00) Closing advice — commit to the mission, be patient and persistent, always do it as a “we”

#238: 40 CIOs. 40 Different Missions. How LA County's CIO Holds IT Together — with Info-Tech Research GroupSummaryLos Angeles County is the largest county in the U.S. serving over 10 million people across 40+ different departments.They just passed a $46 billion budget. And their CIO, Peter Loo, has to coordinate with 40 other CIOs to get anything done.That's not a technology problem. That's one of the hardest leadership and governance challenges in all of public sector — and Peter has been doing it for over 30 years because, as he put it, “You can see the impact you make directly in the services being delivered.” That stayed with me. I coach high school basketball for the same reason.I sat down with Peter and Hannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, on-site at the 36th floor of The Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles.Peter and Hannes have been working together since around 2010 — across an EHR implementation at five hospitals, a data center consolidation from 42 facilities down to one T5, a countywide voting system, and more. This is one of the longest, most tested partnerships I've seen in public sector. And the lessons transfer far beyond LA.Welcome to episode 238!GuestsPeter Loo, Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles County, CAHannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer, Info-Tech Research GroupTimestamps(0:00) Peter Loo introduces LA County — 40 departments, 40 CIOs, and a $46 billion budget(2:00) The EHR origin story — five hospitals, one system, five different implementations(4:00) What made it succeed — executive commitment, empowered steering committees, and a “not if but how” mindset(8:00) AI governance lessons — why principles beat prescriptive guidelines, and how LA County worked with GovAI Coalition(12:00) How Info-Tech engages — blueprints, guided implementations, workshops, and full consulting(16:00) The data center consolidation — 42 data centers, some were closets, some next to refrigerators(18:00) How to communicate with executives — the language of value, risk, and constituent services(22:00) The most contentious meeting of Hannes' career — CIOs in one room who thought they'd agreed. They hadn't.(28:30) “We want you to do what you did for DHS” — the moment that defined the partnership(33:00) Closing advice — commit to the mission, be patient and persistent, always do it as a “we”Listen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

Send us Fan MailLev Gonick is the CIO at Arizona State University, one of the largest and fastest-growing universities in the United States, with over 200,000 students across campuses in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington, and 35 partner institutions around the world. He won an ORBIE Award in 2023 as a top large Enterprise CIO, was named a Top 50 Educational Technology Influencer by EdScoop in 2022, and holds a PhD in International Political Economy from York University.Before joining ASU, he was one of the rare CIOs who came from the classroom, having spent the first decade of his career as a teacher and researcher before pioneering online learning in the 1990s, long before it became an industry. In this episode, Lev draws on more than 40 years at the intersection of technology and education to make the case that AI is not the disruptor of higher education, it is the accelerant, and that the institutions treating it that way are already building what everyone else is still debating.In this conversation, we discuss:Why AI is not the disruptor of higher education, and what has actually been driving the disruption for decadesHow ASU went from survival mode during the 2009 financial crisis to building the largest online learning operation in the country, and why the same instinct is now driving its AI strategyWhat ASU's data from 200,000 students using AI daily actually reveals about which skills will endure and which ones will notHow the role of university faculty is fundamentally changing in the AI era, and why the hardest question has nothing to do with cheatingWhat the "Agentic self" means for creatives, and how a unique course taught by Will.i.am is helping students protect and amplify their creative futures.How the traditional responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer are expanding beyond basic operations to actively shaping institutional strategy and innovation. Explore this conversation:00:00 Intro and AI Fun Fact: Blue Books vs AI Rethinking Academic Integrity04:25 Introducing Lev Gonick, CIO at Arizona State University05:17 From Classroom Teacher to Academic Disruptor at ASU08:16 ASU Principled Innovation and the Design Build Approach to AI13:23 Co-Creating with Industry: AWS Zoom and the GSV Summit at ASU17:35 Soft Skills Are Smart Skills: Rethinking AI Literacy in Higher Ed23:25 Rethinking Assessment: What Faculty Must Adapt to in the AI Era27:01 Why a College Degree Still Matters in the Age of AI30:37 From YouTube to ASU: Meeting Learners Where They Are34:22 Disrupt or Be Disrupted: ASU Mission to Reach 300000 Students35:57 From Operator to Strategist: The New Playbook for the Modern CIO40:26 Connect with Lev Gonick and Arizona State University RESOURCESSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Lev on LinkedInAI fun fact article: Blue Books Are Making a Campus Comeback via Axios, by Josephine WalkerOn what most entrepreneurs get wrong when pitching to VCs.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, June 26th  BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Radio Show & Podcast" call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guests: Chris Diniz, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer for CSUB & Jim Damian, CEO & Principal Consultant at Linean websites: https://csub.edu/nexttechkern/ https://linean.com/ The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision. Jim Damian, Chris Diniz, Linean & NextTech Kern are not affiliated with nor endorsed by LPL Financial or Moneywise Wealth Management].

Podcast: Exploited: The Cyber Truth Episode: From Compliance to Resilience: Securing Digital Mission Systems at Military ScalePub date: 2026-06-25Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin is joined by RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bill Bender, former Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Air Force, to discuss what it takes to build true cyber resilience across some of the world's most complex digital environments. Drawing on his experience overseeing a $17 billion IT portfolio and helping establish the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) offices within the Department of Defense, Bender explains why organizations must move beyond checklist-driven security and adopt a mission-focused approach to risk management. Together, they explore: Why compliance alone cannot secure mission-critical systemsBuilding cybersecurity leadership, accountability, and culture at scaleManaging technical debt and long-lived systems that cannot easily be replacedThe role of Zero Trust in protecting complex defense environmentsHow software supply chains and SBOMs support mission assuranceWhy public-private collaboration is essential for modernization and innovationThe growing impact of AI on cyber defense and critical infrastructure security From defense acquisition to critical infrastructure protection, this episode examines how organizations can strengthen resilience.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from RunSafe Security, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

The Education Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer lost more than half of its staff in early 2025 during the Trump administration's reduction-in-force campaign, leaving some suboffices completely empty, the agency's Office of the Inspector General found in a report issued Monday. The OIG used Microsoft Office and Teams to track down who was subject to the RIF during the first nearly ten weeks of President Donald Trump's second term, finding it gutted 40% or 1,579 of the agency's workers in total. The OIG said it was presented with a scope limitation for the review due to the department not providing all requested information or giving unfettered access to Department staff, which limited its ability to fully address the review objective. Specifically in the CIO's office, the OIG counted 44 remaining employees of the 92 employed in January 2025 — a 52% reduction. About 8% of all separated employees in the agency were in IT management, it found, and about $6 million in OCIO contracts were terminated as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's massive agency reorganization campaign in early 2025. Suboffices within the OCIO that are statutorily required to oversee all departmental operational enterprise IT infrastructures and software, develop IT investment performance measures and conduct security reviews mandated by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act have no remaining employees, the report said. NASA issued a long-awaited list of awardees for the latest iteration of a multibillion-dollar cross-government IT acquisition vehicle, moving the large-scale contract forward. In a brief notice on Monday, the agency said it would start processing the awards for the sixth generation of its Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement contract, known as SEWP VI. It also disclosed more than 2,100 awardees across three categories: IT solutions, enterprise-wide IT services, and mission-based IT services. Among the hundreds of awardees, the list includes IBM, Leidos, KPMG, Carahsoft Technology Corp., Peraton, REI Systems, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), CACI, Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, Amivero and Guidehouse. All of the awards are indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with a 10-year ordering period and a maximum ordering value of $20 billion. The contract period begins Nov. 1 and will run through October 2036. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this episode, Maria Sexton, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need to expand patient access and deliver more seamless healthcare experiences. She shares insights on emerging developments shaping the industry and explains how rapid experimentation and innovation are helping organizations adapt, improve operations, and better meet the needs of patients and care teams.

Critical Minerals, Energy and A.I. – Liv Carroll, Critical Minerals Expert, former Managing Director - EMEA Mining Lead and Global Natural Resources Lead for Data & A.I. at Accenture   "The energy transition is certainly where critical minerals started, but now we're obviously supporting all of the digital technology and the AI infrastructure such as data centers and others…now, there are conversations addressing the minerals required to feed this ginormous population of over 8 billion that we have because that is actually not possible without mining certain minerals that then go into the fertilizers to ensure that we have sufficient yields to feed the population of the planet…There's another factor as well as them being at risk of a supply shock." Liv Carroll on Electric Ladies Podcast   There are uses of critical minerals that we may not think about, such as how they are critical to our food supply. Now we have a huge need for them with the rapid expansion of data centers and A.I. as well as the rest of our electronics, appliances, computers, automobiles, weaponry and aircraft. But they are also at the mercy of geopolitical and economic forces, and the climate. What do we need to know? Listen to Liv Carroll, a top critical minerals expert for over 20 years who recently served as Managing Director - EMEA Mining Lead and Global Natural Resources Lead for Data & A.I. at Accenture in this illuminating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. Liv has also served on the board of Women in Mining and on the board of the Global Mining Guidelines group for many years. You'll hear about: ●        How critical minerals are vital to our food supply for this massive population. ●        Where and how critical mineral supplies are at the mercy of geopolitical and economic forces, as well as climate change. ●        The role of critical minerals in "responsible A.I."….and so much more. ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   "I think it's really important to gather along the way a number of people that you feel it's not just that they wave a flag for you and they're a cheerleader, but you feel that they seriously, they see you, you don't have to explain yourself for what you meant by something that you said to them…the people who really get you, you don't have to elaborate.… And they are often not in the company you are working in at the moment.  They could in fact be a boss from a previous company….The other piece of advice I would say is continue adding strings to your bow. And they might not be the strings that you think you would want or need, but as you get into later stages in your career, they're the strings that will stand you apart." Liv Carroll on Electric Ladies Podcast   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   You'll also like: ·       Critical Minerals 101: Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals Expert, Former Head of Critical Minerals at the Dept. Of Energy, & Center for Critical Minerals Strategy ·       The State of Energy Today Might Surprise You - with Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy on their 2026 Energy Factbook ·       Managing IT in the Midst of a Tech Revolution - with Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer, Schneider Electric ·       What We Can Learn From Canada's Energy Policies – with Claire Seaborn, energy attorney and former Chief of Staff to the Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources ·       Reducing The IT Sector's Carbon Footprint – with Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer of HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprises) ·       Making Computers Sustainably – with Page Motes, Chief Sustainability Officer at Dell Technologies Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

What if the biggest barrier to your company's transformation isn't your legacy technology, but your legacy thinking about it?Today, we are at PegaWorld 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and, we're going to talk about the immense challenge and opportunity of enterprise modernization. Specifically, we'll cover:- Translating a massive technology initiative into tangible improvements in the customer and partner experience.- The practical steps required to make an enterprise 'AI-ready' by bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms.- How transforming core operations can directly enable marketing and product teams to accelerate speed-to-market.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Shelia Anderson, EVP Chief Information & Digital Officer at Unum.About Shelia AndersonShelia Anderson is Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Unum, where she leads the company's technology and digital strategy. A four-time CIO with more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, Shelia has built a reputation for driving large-scale business transformation through cloud migration, AI adoption, digital modernization, and agile operating models. Prior to joining Unum in 2025, she served as Chief Information Officer at Aflac, where she led enterprise technology strategy, customer experience transformation, and AI-driven innovation initiatives. Throughout her career, Shelia has been recognized as one of the industry's leading technology executives, including recognition among the Top 100 Women in FinTech.Unum is a leading provider of workplace benefits and insurance products, serving millions of customers through disability, life, accident, critical illness, and supplemental health insurance offerings. The company works with employers across the United States and United Kingdom to provide financial protection and income replacement benefits that help individuals and families navigate life's unexpected challenges. In recent years, Unum has invested heavily in digital transformation, cloud modernization, automation, and AI initiatives designed to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation across the business.Shelia Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheliaanderson/---------- Resources ----------Unum: https://www.unum.com/Pega provides the leading AI-powered platform for enterprise transformation. The world's most influential organizations trust Pega's technology to reimagine how work gets done by automating workflows, personalizing customer experiences, and modernizing legacy systems. Since 1983, Pega's scalable, flexible architecture has fueled continuous innovation, helping clients accelerate their path to the autonomous enterprise. Learn more at Pega.comWe're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andy Anderson, MD, MBA, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations are navigating rapid changes in automation and digital transformation. He shares insights on the evolving responsibilities of clinical and technology leaders, highlighting how the roles of Chief Medical Officers and Chief Information Officers are becoming increasingly interconnected as organizations work to improve care delivery, quality, and operational performance.

AI will not fix a business that does not understand itself.In this episode, John sits down with Julie Averill, founder of Gold Thread and former CIO of lululemon, to talk about real transformation, AI adoption, technology leadership, and what companies need to understand before they rush into the next big platform shift. Julie also shares lessons from her time leading technology through major growth at lululemon, digital transformation at Nordstrom, and the early signals that told her when a system problem was really a culture problem.If you are leading sales, technology, enablement, or go-to-market strategy, this episode gives you a practical look at why AI has to serve the business, why trust still drives innovation, and why the companies that win will understand what makes them truly different before the market decides for them.Want to build the kind of team and operating model that can keep up with where business is heading next? Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnWhy AI strategy needs to start with business strategy, not technology experimentsHow the dot-com shift mirrors what companies are experiencing with AI todayWhy AI is changing how customers discover, compare, and choose brandsWhat a 20-hour website outage revealed about culture, ownership, and escalationWhy innovation depends on trust, candor, and teams that can take risks togetherWhy AI reveals organizational dysfunction instead of magically fixing itWhy real transformation requires human intelligence, not just artificial intelligenceJulie Averill is the founder of Gold Thread and former Chief Information Officer of lululemon, where she led the technology transformation that helped scale the company from $2 billion to over $10 billion in revenue. Prior to lululemon, she led omni-channel and digital transformations at Nordstrom and REI. Today, she advises boards, CEOs, and founders at the intersection of AI capability and organizational readiness, and her book Chief Impact Officer comes out June 16.Connect with Julie Averill:Website: https://goldthreadllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieaverill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_averill_/Grab Julie's new book Chief Impact Officer, out June 16 — connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/julieaverill) or visit goldthreadllc.comJohn Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrowsCheck out John's Membership: https://learn.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-packages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastJoin John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.

Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Dr. Brian Beckley, Chief Information Officer for Everett Public Schools (just north of Seattle, serving about 20,000 students across 28 schools), about the difference between being on a screen and actually learning. Dr. Beckley explains why “screen time does not equal learning time,” and how too much device time can weaken peer interaction, conflict-resolution skills, and student well-being, especially after the heavy screen years coming out of COVID. They also dig into AI and critical thinking, including why students need to learn the content first so they can verify accuracy, spot bias, and avoid letting AI replace their own work. The conversation closes with practical steps for families, from having regular check-ins about how kids are using AI to reinforcing privacy habits and healthier device routines at home.   Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vip District Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partner Download the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownload Learn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/ View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/ The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™

Explore how a global supply chain company turned its data platform into a customer-facing product designed to operate at the speed of disruption. Boris Rabkin, Chief Information Officer at Ligentia, shares how the company executed that shift through a deliberate phased approach and a partnership with ThoughtSpot. He breaks down how to build a data foundation that scales, what it takes to embed analytics where decisions happen, and how to structure AI ownership and governance across a global regulatory environment. Key Moments: From Reactive to Proactive with Agentic AI (04:46): Supply chain disruption response has changed from slow email chains and fragmented data to agentic systems that flag issues and test decisions in real time. Boris illustrates how Ligentia navigated that shift firsthand. Embedding Analytics Into the Customer Platform (09:00): Boris explains why bolting analytics onto a separate tool creates friction and why embedding intelligence directly into the existing customer platform is the better call. How to Phase a Data Transformation That Sticks (12:12): Boris outlines three phases: stabilize the foundation, standardize definitions, then build a usable experience. Skipping the plumbing is where most transformations fail. Where AI Ownership Really Belongs in the Enterprise (14:03): Understand why AI ownership should sit where value is created. Learn how centralized governance ensures data accuracy and security across the organization. What the Asyad Acquisition Unlocks for Ligentia (22:49): Boris shares how the new investment opens doors to scale the platform globally, automate logistics workflows, and monetize data beyond services. Key Quotes: “ We wanted to control the brand experience, the same login for our customers. Removing the friction and having the experience of being in one trusted platform for making those decisions… This is where [ThoughtSpot] came in.”  - Boris Rabkin “I think AI should be owned where value is created. It shouldn't be a centralized  function inside a lab. If it's not close to the product and the people that are using it, AI won't create the value.” - Boris Rabkin “Speed is one thing, but confidence in the data is something that really drives decisions.” - Boris Rabkin Mentions The EU AI Act's ‘Wait and See' Window Is Closing Asyad Group and Ligentia Join Forces to Accelerate Global Growth and Enhance Technology-Driven Supply Chain Solutions ThoughtSpot Supply Chain Solutions & Case Studies The Acquired Podcast: Formula 1 | From Bankrupt Teams to a Global Sports Empire  The Acquired Podcast: Costco | How a Wholesale Club Built a Customer Fanaticism  Guest Bio Boris Rabkin is the Chief Information Officer at Ligentia. As a Chief Information Officer and Board Member, he brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision and execution capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence through digital transformation. With extensive experience leading global teams and technology initiatives, Boris is driven by a passion for leveraging data, AI, and automation to build scalable, secure, and resilient enterprises that deliver lasting value. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MedStar Health, discusses the organization's Epic implementation, digital transformation strategy, and how AI, automation, and platform-based technology are shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

On this episode of What Are You Good At (a THINK Business & Sales series)… Jeff Gunsberg and I sat down with Henry King, author of Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI for Strategies and Digital Labor, for one of the most eye-opening AI conversations we've had on the show. Henry has spent years inside Accenture, Salesforce, and the consulting world — giving him a rare lens on how fast business is changing and what leaders must prepare for next. We talked about: Why the last 3–6 months of AI adoption have moved faster than the last few years. Why most people are still using ChatGPT like Google, and what that's costing them. Why the companies that win will be the ones bold enough to rethink everything: org charts, workflows, roles, and the relationship between humans and machines. And Henry breaks down exactly why we're about to see AI as digital colleagues, not just productivity tools. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Generative AI is not the finish line, it's the warm-up. The real disruption is agentic AI that performs work, makes decisions, and becomes part of the workforce. 2. The human advantage is shifting. We win with curiosity, imagination, empathy, and better questions, not effort or years of experience. 3. Leaders must design for movement, not stability. The dust isn't settling. The organizations that thrive will be the ones built for flexibility, experimentation, and constant reinvention. --- Henry King Innovation Strategist and Advisor | Co-author of best-selling books BOUNDLESS and AUTONOMOUS | ex-Salesforce, Deloitte Consulting, Accenture Leader in Innovation, Transformation and Technology. 30+ years experience helping companies meet their growth and transformation goals, both in the US and internationally, with expertise in i) Innovation Strategy and Management, ii) Digital Transformation, iii) Information Technology Leadership, Strategy, and Full Lifecycle Management iv)Thought Leadership, Writing and Teaching Co-author of the best selling book ""Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success"". Co-author of the upcoming book ""Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategies and Digital Labor"". Specialties: Innovation Strategy, digital Transformation, Concept Development and Implementation, Customer Experience Optimization and Innovation, Capabilities Development, Organizing for Innovation, Innovation Management, Chief Information Officer, IT Strategy, Systems Development Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Henry King:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-king-88ba109/ *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.