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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Andrew Ignatow, CEO of Exocellure, and John Borja, Chief Technology of Exocellure. They deep dive into one of the most rapidly evolving—and frequently misunderstood—areas of regenerative aesthetics: exosome science. As extracellular vesicles continue to gain attention across skincare and medicine, this conversation moves beyond marketing claims to explore the biology, manufacturing challenges, and delivery technologies that determine whether these products can actually perform as intended.At the center of the discussion is a simple but important question: what makes an exosome functional? Andrew and John explain why true exosomes are far more than particles counted on a label. Their value lies in their ability to communicate with cells, deliver biological signals, and support regenerative processes. That means factors like sourcing, characterization, membrane integrity, and bioactivity may be far more important than the exosome counts often used in marketing.A major focus of the episode is stability. Exosomes are delicate biological structures, and preserving their functionality presents significant challenges. The founders discuss why freezing, thawing, and other common preservation methods may impact biological activity, and how Exocellure's liposomal encapsulation technology was designed to protect exosomes while maintaining room-temperature stability and delivery potential.The conversation also explores the growing role of exosomes in post-procedure recovery and regenerative aesthetics, highlighting why practitioners are increasingly interested in these technologies as tools for supporting healing, recovery, and long-term skin health.Listen to the full episode to hear Andrew Ignatow and John Borja explain the science behind extracellular vesicles, why bioactivity matters more than quantity, and how delivery technology may shape the future of regenerative skincare.Learn more about ExocellureDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the show

What We CoveredWhat if your wearable could do more than track steps — and actually help detect cardiovascular risk before symptoms appear?In this episode, Joe talks with University of Pittsburgh's Pengfei Zhou & Matt de Lima Barbosa, along with Dell Technologies' Adrienne Garber, about how AI, edge computing, and wearable devices are shaping the future of heart monitoring.01 Why wearables are the next frontier for heart health: how real-time sensor data from everyday devices could detect cardiovascular risk before symptoms ever appear.02 What AIoT actually means in practice: how Pengfei's research combines AI and connected sensors to build deep learning models that go far beyond step counting.03The role of embedded IT in research speed: how Matt's team connects faculty to secure infrastructure and technical support so researchers can move faster and focus on the science.04 How Dell is partnering with higher ed researchers: why Adrienne's team invests in university innovation programs — and what that looks like when it reaches researchers working on real health problems.05 Why localized AI wins on speed, privacy, and personalization: the case for keeping AI processing at the edge instead of sending sensitive health data to the cloud.06 What the future of higher ed innovation actually requires: why the collaboration between researchers, IT, and technology partners like Dell is the ingredient most people overlook. FeaturingPengfei Zhou, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and InformationMatt de Lima Barbosa, Director of Information Technology, University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and InformationAdrienne Garber, Chief Technology & Innovation Strategist, Higher Ed, Dell Technologies Timestamps(01:00) Inside Pitt's School of Computing and Information(02:45) Pengfei Zhou's teaching and research focus(03:53) AIoT, wearables, and heart monitoring(07:04) How Dell's higher ed innovation pilot reached Pitt(10:41) Why localized AI matters for health data(12:18) How embedded IT helps researchers move faster(13:41) Dell's role as connective tissue between researchers and IT(18:18) Combining PPG and ECG signals for better blood pressure monitoring(21:00) The “Who Not How” Moment: Helping researchers move faster(25:12) AI, deep learning, and solving real problemsListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

The Big Unlock · Julie Demaree, VP, Chief Technology and Digital Innovation Officer, St. Mary's Healthcare In this episode, Julie Demaree, Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Innovation Officer at St. Mary’s Healthcare, shares a pragmatic approach to digital transformation in rural healthcare, where innovation is driven by operational realities rather than technology hype. A former physician assistant turned technology executive, Julie argues that successful innovation begins with culture, governance, and clinician engagement, not new tools. She discusses how St. Mary's has improved patient safety and clinician experience by rethinking clinical decision support, reducing alert fatigue through careful curation, and involving frontline clinicians in governance decisions. Julie also highlights the importance of optimizing existing technology before investing in new solutions, noting that many organizations overlook capabilities already available within their EHRs. Julie sees significant potential for automation and agentic AI to reduce administrative burden, improve patient access, and help lean teams operate more effectively. She emphasizes that AI adoption must be accompanied by strong governance, user education, and critical thinking. Her message is clear: innovation is not about adding more technology, it's about solving the right problems, eliminating unnecessary work, and building systems that better support patients, clinicians, and communities. Take a listen.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Martin Nord, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Com4, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT in 2026 and what enterprises need to consider. The conversation covers what enterprise IoT buyers actually need, the crowded IoT connectivity market, the 2G/3G sunset, how roaming in IoT is broken in subtle ways, the nature of IoT connectivity failures, prioritizing financial stability in IoT partners, satellite IoT, and the future of IoT connectivity.With over 20 years of experience in the cellular and IoT industry, Martin Nord is a visionary leader and passionate technologist. He has a proven track record of driving innovation and leading high-performance teams. As CTO and PTO, Martin plays a pivotal role in shaping Com4's product vision and strategy. He oversees the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that Com4's solutions not only meet market demands but also drive value for customers in an ever-evolving IoT landscape. By combining his deep technical expertise with a customer-focused approach, Martin ensures that Com4's offerings remain at the forefront of innovation in IoT connectivity.Com4, part of Wireless Logic Group, is a world leading provider of managed IoT connectivity services, with over 13 years of experience working with enterprises around the world. Com4 exists to provide not only the right tools but the most fitting solutions to its customers for beneficial IoT connectivity and control. Customers around the world trust them to cost-efficiently build and operate both large-scale and smaller IoT connectivity projects. All SIM cards are delivered, already activated within a few business days. Com4 supports all radio standards (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G as well as LPWA technologies such as LTE-M and NB-IoT).Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Com4: https://www.com4.no/en/Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinnord/Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

Genpact surveyed 500 senior executives to understand why companies are investing in AI but not seeing the value, and what they found was both clarifying and uncomfortable. Sanjeev Vohra, Genpact's Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, joins Craig Smith to share the results: only 12% of companies qualify as genuine AI leaders, meaning they're deploying AI in production environments, generating measurable business outcomes, and have the governance systems in place to actually assess that value. The other 88% are somewhere between experimenting and stalled, and the most common culprit isn't the technology or the C-suite. It's what Vohra and his clients call the "frozen middle", the operationally stretched middle managers who are too busy to lead the transformation and too central to the business to be bypassed. The conversation covers the full landscape of what separates leaders from the rest: why co-pilots are a stepping stone that most companies are mistaking for the destination; why 99% of enterprises have no real AI governance program even as agents begin to proliferate; how Genpact's own CEO writing code on a Friday afternoon became the most powerful AI adoption signal in the company; and why Vohra's sharpest piece of advice is also the simplest, progress over perfection, because the companies still waiting for a complete roadmap before they start have already fallen behind. His formula for what's coming: engineers who are 10 times more productive, business professionals who are 3 times more capable, and organizations that treat that as a baseline expectation, not a stretch goal. Subscribe to Eye on A.I. for weekly conversations with the people building and deploying the future of AI.

Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at the HSE joins Jess to explain the functionality of the new HSE Health app and how it helps both the patients and the system.

Robert Cordova and Derek Hyde talk AI in sports ahead of their unique panel discussion with Tim Dickson on June 24.This special edition episode was sponsored by Cream City Cyber, Milwaukee's global cybersecurity consultancy helping companies of all sizes navigate digital risk. From AI governance to cybersecurity, they've got you covered. Learn more at creamcitycyber.com.In this episode, Steve sits down with the following for a fun and insightful conversation about the sports tech panel at Summerfest TechAI on June 24:Tim Dickson: [LinkedIn] The maestro. The connector. The guy who is always celebrating tech in Milwaukee and who brings all of us together. Also, he's the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Regal Rexnord. He'll be moderating the panel with Robert and Derek at Summerfest TechAI on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00PM CST. Register for Summerfest TechAI here.Robert Cordova: [LinkedIn] Always keeping it real. Also, the guy who promised to give me a private tech tour at the Fiserv Forum. Oh, and he's Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for our Milwaukee Bucks.Derek Hyde: [LinkedIn] One of my faves to grab a beer with. He always brings the passion for sports tech and Milwaukee to any discussion. He also works as SVP of Information Technology at our Milwaukee Brewers.Lena DeLaet: [LinkedIn] How the hell does she make Summerfest TechAI happen every year? Because she's incredible and loves the work she does for our city. Which reminds me, Lena is Director, Sales & Summerfest TechAI. From AI agents to facial recognition technology, if you love the Bucks and/or Brewers, you'll love this episode.

Join us as we speak to experts across aviation for their exclusive insights into the industry, the challenges it's facing and the exciting developments that will lead the future of airspace. ✈️Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS explains why events like Airspace World are important to connecting ANSPs and the technology NATS has on display during the event.Simon Hocquard, President & CEO of CANSO shares key themes from the event, including the development of AI, space travel and the idea of moving from collaboration to integration & partnerships.ESSP's CEO, Charlotte Neyret, shares an exciting announcement for the future of IRIS, the only satellite-based data link technology operational today to provide digital satellite communications that can complement VHF data link.Erick Corona, Head of Service Integration at Wisk Aero and Nate Isbell, Head of Business Development at Skygrid both discuss the importance of airspace modernisation and integrating eVTOLs and new users into traditional airspace.Dave Sheppard, Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer and Marie-Pier Berman, Vice President & COO from NAV Canada speak about recruiting the next generation of talent, as well as the technology and collaboration that is in motion to support the future of aviation.Don Thoma, CEO of Aireon reflects on the partnerships that have supported their service, and looks to the future of space-based navigation and surveillance.ENAIRE's Director of Operations, Xavier Benavent Navarro, talks us through their new capacity plan, as well as their new controller working position, to manage increased traffic demand.Finally, Peggy Devestel, Director at the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre from Eurocontrol updates us with the latest innovations in training.You can also watch an on demand version of the livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatsAero

In episode 190 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager sit down with Brian Calkin, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they separate fact from fiction around artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities like Mythos AI and other AI-driven vulnerability discovery tools.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:50. Greetings to Brian and setting the stage for questions from a CIS webinar03:05. The lack of a unified formula or standard for vulnerability prioritization03:55. The opportunity for defenders to interrupt vulnerabilities chained together05:47. An invitation to better understand your enterprise amid the "slopdemic"06:33. How AI guardrails tie back into security best practices10:15. How a fundamental practice we can refine is the best counter to chained attacks12:25. The value of the CIS Community Defense Model and a teaser for Version 314:50. Mythos AI vs. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) in terms of practice and time19:08. Visibility, governance, and prioritization: Three elements of a "prepared" environment24:32. "One to one" cyber defense as a losing battle27:25. The importance of knowing your dependencies with open-source software33:15. Threat actor economics and the ongoing debate around responsibility in cybersecurityResourcesMythos AI: What Actually Matters for Cybersecurity LeadersSecure by DesignCIS Critical Security Controls®CIS Community Defense Model 2.0Episode 185: AI Prompt Injection from a Risk PerspectiveLiving off the Land: Threats Looming From WithinTurn Intel Into Action: CIS Controls and the 2026 Verizon DBIRImplementation Guide for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises CIS Controls IG1Information Technology and Information Security GovernanceIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

AI is changing more than software, it's redesigning how enterprises operate. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Amir Kazmi, Chief Technology and Growth Officer at Ralliant, about how precision technology companies are embedding AI into operational workflows, industrial systems, and critical infrastructure. Amir explains how the Ralliant Business System (RBS) is evolving into an AI-native operating model designed to accelerate decision-making, reduce cycle times, and improve operational resilience at global scale. Key discussion topics include: Embedding AI into enterprise workflows and decision systems The role of precision sensing in electrification and grid reliability How Ralliant supports critical infrastructure across 90+ countries Balancing agility and governance in the AI era Why autonomous workflows may redefine enterprise operations

By Doug Green “AI, cloud communications, and mobile-first design are reshaping what voice means in a retail setting, and why this shift represents a major opportunity for the telecom channel,” says Paul Birkin, Chief Technology and Product Officer at VoCoVo. In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Paul Birkin of VoCoVo discusses how retail communications are moving beyond the traditional telephone system and becoming part of a broader connected-store environment. In that model, voice is no longer just a way to make or receive calls. It becomes the real-time interface between frontline retail associates, AI platforms, inventory systems, customer service tools, security systems and store operations. Birkin explains that retail associates often need immediate answers while they are standing in front of a customer. A shopper may ask whether an item is in stock, whether a product is vegan-friendly, whether a garment is made of cotton, or whether a promotion applies. Traditionally, the associate might need to leave the customer, find a terminal, check with a manager, or search for someone with more experience. VoCoVo's approach is to bring that information directly into the associate's ear. The associate asks a question by voice. VoCoVo converts that voice into text, connects into the retailer's AI platform, receives the answer, converts it back into voice, and delivers it to the associate in near real time. The result is a more informed associate, a better-served customer, and a faster retail interaction. The conversation also explores how this same connected voice layer can support broader store operations. Birkin describes VoCoVo as sitting at the heart of the connected store, linking associates to call points, stock systems, automated alerts, refrigeration systems, cameras, and other store technologies. A failed fridge, a low-stock alert, a customer request, or a security notification can all be routed to the right person at the right time. For telecom resellers and channel partners, the opportunity is clear. Retailers are looking for ways to improve customer service, make frontline teams more productive, and integrate AI into real-world operations. VoCoVo shows how voice can become the practical bridge between AI systems and the people working on the shop floor. Learn more at www.VoCoVo.com

As telecom infrastructure becomes increasingly software-defined, technology leaders must rethink everything from engineering talent to AI operations and customer experience. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Jake Perlman, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer at Charter Communications, about how one of the nation's largest connectivity providers is transforming its network into a software-driven platform. Jake shares how Charter is integrating AI, telemetry, predictive analytics, and edge infrastructure to improve operations at scale while enabling faster innovation across the business. Key highlights include: Why modern telecom networks increasingly resemble software platforms How AI is improving technician workflows and predictive operations Charter's approach to agile organizational design and engineering culture The strategic role of edge computing and distributed infrastructure Why continuous learning has become essential for technology leadership

Vermont appoints Ashish Shukla as Chief Technology and Enterprise Services Officer following Mark Combs' retirement. Shukla, previously Chief Digital Officer at the IRS, brings experience from the public and private sectors, including founding the startup Meegli and working at IBM. Vermont's Chief Information Officer, Denise Reilly-Hughes, supports Shukla's approach to align technology with state needs. Shukla aims to build on existing foundations and enhance collaboration across state government.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 185 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson sits down with Brian Calkin, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); Theodore "TJ" Sayers, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at CIS; and Kyle Leonard, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at CIS. Together, they use a risk perspective to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) prompt injection and how to defend against it.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:49. A definition of AI prompt injection for businesses and executives02:16. Brian on his role of guiding AI implementation at CIS03:12. Understanding the urgency surrounding AI prompt injection as a security risk05:32. Signals and trends indicative of threat actors attempting to weaponize prompt injection07:10. How AI prompt injection differs from traditional input validation vulnerabilities11:13. Early indicators that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) teams can monitor15:00. The need to treat AI as a new identity in any enterprise implementation strategy17:10. Understanding the difference: AI safety vs. AI security20:36. Foundational, practical AI security that extends across all sectors24:55. How CIS manages risk and supports the opportunity around the use of AI28:25. The long-term promise of AI-driven vulnerability discovery grounded in fundamentals34:48. Recommendations for piercing through the marketing hype surrounding AIResourcesPrompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AINew CIS Report Warns Prompt Injection Attacks Pose Growing Risk to Generative AIEpisode 182: Striking a Balance on an AI Adoption JourneyEpisode 120: How Contextual Awareness Drives AI GovernanceMythos AI: What Actually Matters for Cybersecurity LeadersApplying the CIS Controls to Real‑World AI EnvironmentsAn Examination of Generative AI and Physical Threat PlanningAI Playbooks for SLTT Cybersecurity LeadersIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Episode SummaryBoston's CIO thinks "modernization" is what you say when you've stopped investing. Clark County thinks AI should handle your entire move to a new city. Dell thinks you can't do any of it without clean data. Three takes. One conversation about what government services actually look like when they work.FeaturingSanti Garces is Chief Information Officer at the City of Boston - leading a team that spans user researchers, designers, economists, and policy analysts, and currently building open-source MCP infrastructure to connect AI tools with city services at scale.Bob Leek is Chief Information Officer at Clark County, Nevada - overseeing technology for the 11th largest county in the country, home to Las Vegas, with a strategy centered on helping large diverse communities thrive through people, process, and technology solutions such as AI governance, and drone-assisted emergency response.Carrie Smith is Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies - covering the East and tracking modernization trends across state and local government nationwide, with a focus on helping cities start with the right problem instead of the right product.Timestamps(2:00) Boston's AI-powered website search - 400% improvement in positive feedback, built in-house(7:00) Clark County's AI framework - AI as a "how," not a "what," built around four constituent personas(12:00) Dell's field view - why clean data has to come before any AI solution(17:00) Santi's beef with "modernization" - why small, continuous investment beats the big bang approach(20:00) Philadelphia's illegal dumping problem - how a vendor conversation became a drones-as-first-responders pitch(25:00) Clark County drones - 30 to 60 second emergency response combined with ShotSpotter(31:00) Boston's MCP server - building open source infrastructure so AI tools can talk to city services reliably(35:00) The pace problem - Bob on why the universe shifting every 17 days is the CIO's real challenge(39:00) Leadership and resilience - Carrie on stage three breast cancer, Bob on internal promotions, Santi on growing up in ColombiaListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

This episode features another of our panel discussions at Artemis ILS NYC 2026, our tenth catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference in the ILS NYC series, held on February 6th 2026 in New York.This panel was focused on the catastrophe bond market segment and titled "Cat bonds: Maintaining an equilibrium in value, for both sponsors and investors."This cat bond focused panel discussion was kindly moderated by Philipp Kusche, Chairman HCMA Europe, Global Co-Head ILS, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory.He was joined on stage by: Stephan Ruoff, Co-Head of Private Debt & Credit Alternatives, Chairman ILS, Schroders Capital; Michael Bennett, Global Head Market Solutions & Structured Finance, World Bank; Niklaus Hilti, Chief Investment Officer, Euler ILS Partners; and Paul VanderMarck, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, SageSure.Our panellists explored the current state of the catastrophe bond market and the need to balance investor and sponsor demands, highlighting a record-fast spread tightening in recent months and still-increasing interest from an increasingly broad range of investors.Key points included the impact of investor interest on the cat bond asset class from both traditional allocators, as well as newer types of quantitative investors and wealth platforms. The discussion covered the importance of capacity and pricing, the need for continued evolution in parametric cat bond triggers, and the challenges of managing liquidity in the market.Panellists suggested that future growth predictions for the cat bond market ranged from 5-10% annually, sometimes higher, with a goal of reaching an asset class sized at around $100 billion in outstanding cat bonds by 2030.They also discussed the importance of managing capacity against demand and how this could become a challenge as the cat bond market grows, as well as the need to keep improving secondary market liquidity and functionality.Listen to the full audio of this panel discussion from our Artemis ILS NYC 2026 conference to learn more about conditions in the catastrophe bond marketplace, from the perspective of both investors and sponsors.

In episode 182 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson sits down with Brian Calkin, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they discuss how organizations can strike a balance on their journeys of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:39. Introductions to Brian01:06. The risk of overbuilding governance when introducing an AI strategy02:36. Unknowns, data concerns, and other commonalities between AI and cloud adoption04:27. The utility of AI frameworks: General purpose recommendations as a starting point06:58. The importance of leading employees in getting the tools they need to be successful10:42. Listening as a key method for strategic leaders to remove roadblocks to AI adoption13:47. Final say as a means to make a strategic business decision and adapt as necessary17:35. AI as artificial intelligence and the role of humans as sources of actual intelligence19:56. Being a good Googler: An analogy for asking the right questions with AI prompting23:46. The increasing volume and velocity of cyber attacks leveraging AI24:00. The need to enhance defenders' skillsets using AI27:08. An invitation to play with AI capability and see what it can do for youResourcesEpisode 120: How Contextual Awareness Drives AI GovernanceAI Playbooks for SLTT Cybersecurity LeadersEpisode 95: AI Augmentation and Its Impact on Cyber DefenseOWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model ApplicationsAn Examination of Generative AI and Physical Threat PlanningPrompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AIDisrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaignIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder are joined by Vikram Bhandari to explore how organizations should approach AI in finance and FP&A. They discuss why most companies fail with AI adoption, the importance of enterprise-wide strategy over siloed tools, and how finance teams can evolve from reporting to forward-looking decision-making. Vikram shares practical insights on AI readiness, forecasting, and how leaders can leverage AI to drive better business outcomes.Vikram is the Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Riveron, where he leads AI, digital transformation, and finance modernization initiatives. With nearly 25 years of experience, Vikram works closely with CFOs to transform finance functions through technology. He previously served as the President and CEO of Yantra, a company he founded and led for over 15 years before its acquisition by Riveron.Expect to Learn:Why most AI implementations fail and how to avoid common mistakesThe importance of enterprise AI strategy vs. siloed tool adoptionHow FP&A is evolving into a forward-looking, decision-making functionWhat it takes to prepare your data, processes, and governance for AIHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:The real question is not which AI tool is best, it's whether your finance architecture is ready to absorb AI.” - Vikram BhandariIf you treat AI as a feature, you get incremental gains. If you treat it as a strategy, you get competitive advantage.” - Vikram BhandariVikram emphasizes that AI should be treated as a capability multiplier rather than a shortcut. He highlights the importance of strong data foundations, governance, and enterprise strategy to unlock real value. The episode reinforces that the future of FP&A lies in combining machine intelligence with human judgment to drive better, faster decisions.Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for the general ledger, revenue automation,close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow Vikram:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrambhandari/Company: https://riveron.com/Website: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyderEarn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:08] – Introducing Vikram Bhandari[03:16] – What Great FP&A Looks Like[05:21] – AI in Finance Today[05:09] – Why Most AI Implementations Fail[11:05] – Enterprise AI Strategy vs. Siloed Tools[15:16] – AI Readiness: Data, Decisions, Governance[17:54] – AI Forecasting: Calibration & Trust[23:14] – Skills Finance Needs in an AI World[34:24] – AI Agents, Excel, and Productivity vs. Strategy[41:40] – Final Advice on AI Strategy[47:52] – Closing Thoughts

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S7WBXNRaBJc Stacia Carr is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at second-hand Luxury Online Retailer Vestiaire Collective. As someone who grew up personally and professionally in the Bay Area, she brings a different energy to European business, probably pairing the best of both worlds, both from a technical and cultural perspective. We sat down with her at the inaugural Shoptalk Luxe in Abu Dhabi to learn about: How she brings together business and tech Building a luxury online second-hand marketplace Her prior experience in the Bay Area and then in Europe at the likes of SoundCloud and Zalando The vision for Vestiaire Collective's website and consumer experience How they are implementing new tech like AI while enhancing the customer experience   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.    

In this episode of CIO Leadership Live, Lucas Mearian speaks with Yogaraj “Yogs” Jayaprakasam, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Deluxe, about the company's transformation from a traditional check-printing business into a modern payments, data, and technology platform. Jayaprakasam discusses how AI, data platforms, and cultural change are reshaping Deluxe's strategy, how the company is using generative AI to improve operations and customer experience, and why upskilling talent will be critical in the AI-driven future of work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogaraj/

In this EDUCAUSE episode, leaders from Maricopa Community Colleges, Dell, and NVIDIA break down what's actually broken in higher ed workforce pipelines — and what applied AI can do to fix it.FeaturingJess Evans is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at Maricopa Community Colleges — founding member of the National AI Consortium alongside Miami-Dade and Houston Community Colleges, leading AI strategy across 10 colleges and 185,000+ students with one metric driving everything: student employability.Adrienne Garber is the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies for Higher Education — covering 17 states with a decade at Columbia University spanning roles as researcher, faculty member, student, and now strategic vendor partner.Marie Breedlove is a Segment Sales leader at NVIDIA — working across all OEM partners and industries with a front-row view of where agentic AI, physical AI, and robotics are heading and what community colleges can uniquely do with NVIDIA's full-stack platform.Timestamps(1:00) Introductions — Maricopa, Dell & NVIDIA live at EDUCAUSE(2:00) The student who almost skipped Python — and why it matters(7:00) Students in shelters calling into Zoom — the real digital equity problem(13:00) People think AI just happened — NVIDIA's 30-year history in higher ed(17:00) Agentic AI, physical AI, and robotics — what community colleges must prepare for(24:00) Reducing FUD across 10 colleges — Maricopa's AI Resource Center(33:00) Under $100 a credit hour, zero debt, job-ready — the community college case(38:00) Maricopa students running a real SOC for Homeland Security(40:00) Empathy across the aisle — researcher, vendor, teacher, and student in one person(45:00) The National AI Consortium February conference — come to MiamiListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

What if the biggest transformation in hospitality isn't happening in the dining room, but in the kitchen you never see? In this episode, I'm joined by James Pool, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Middleby, a company quietly powering more than a hundred brands across commercial foodservice and food processing. With more than three decades spent accelerating how food is cooked, prepared, and delivered at scale, James offers a rare look inside the technology, automation, and connected platforms reshaping how some of the world's most recognizable restaurant and retail brands operate. We explore what the connected, IoT-enabled kitchen actually looks like in practice, and why James prefers to think of it as digital automation for the entire restaurant. From front-of-house energy optimization to automated food safety reporting and real-time equipment intelligence in the back, the conversation reveals how data is being used to reduce waste, improve uptime, simplify training, and ultimately increase profitability at the store level. This isn't about adding more screens or more complexity, it's about removing friction from every step of the operation. James also shares how Middleby is bringing together a vast portfolio of technologies, from rapid-cook ovens and ventless kitchens to robotics and AI-driven service insights, into a single harmonized experience. That integration is opening the door to new formats such as ghost kitchens and non-traditional locations, where food can be prepared almost anywhere without the constraints that once defined a commercial kitchen. Along the way, we discuss how brands like Yum! Brands, Dunkin', Domino's, and Kroger are balancing speed, consistency, cost control, and customer experience in an environment where every investment must prove its return. The episode also takes us inside Middleby's Innovation Kitchens around the world, where operators can experiment with layouts, workflows, and equipment in real conditions before committing capital in the field. It's a powerful reminder that the future of hospitality is being prototyped long before it reaches the high street. So as automation, AI, and real-time analytics move from the factory floor into the heart of the restaurant, is the smart kitchen becoming the most important competitive advantage in foodservice, and are brands ready to rethink how their entire operation is designed around it?

Jay Iyengar, EVP, Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer, Oshkosh joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Oshkosh's approach to autonomy and the development of physical AI across their diverse industrial technology portfolio.The operational backbone of Oshkosh's strategy is a hybrid approach targeted towards moments of autonomy where autonomy adds the most immediate value. By addressing repetitive, hazardous tasks and mitigating driver fatigue, Oshkosh is building purpose-built solutions to increase safety and productivity for the everyday heroes who build, serve, and protect communities.In the field, Oshkosh is rigorously applying Physical AI across a diverse array of use cases, from automating airport jet bridges that align precisely with aircraft doors to developing automated cargo loaders for complex tarmac operations.Oshkosh's Physical AI ecosystem also includes the HARR-E robot for on-demand refuse collection in planned communities, as well as advancing autonomous capabilities for military leader-follower programs and next-generation delivery vehicles.Looking ahead, Jay envisions a future where Physical AI has its own transformative ChatGPT moment, becoming a ubiquitous and intuitive part of the industrial landscape. This evolution aims to fundamentally transform markets, ensuring that autonomous technology operates so seamlessly that operators can focus entirely on their work, ultimately saving lives, increasing productivity, and unlocking new economic activity.Episode Chapters00:00 Moments of Autonomy Philosophy 04:45 The Jet Bridge Bottleneck 07:20 Deploying Physical AI at the Gate 10:45 Navigating Tarmac Chaos and Regulations 14:15 Blueprint for the Airport of the Future 16:05 The Data Moat & Oshkosh's AI Stack 19:30 Weighing Trash with AI Side-Loaders 21:30 Meet HARR-E: The On-Demand Trash Robot 26:30 Revolutionizing the Postal Delivery Fleet 28:15 Why You Shouldn't Over-Engineer Sensors 30:30 The Hidden Power of Strategic Sourcing 32:20 Level 5 Military Learnings 35:10 Waiting for Physical AI's ChatGPT Moment36:30 The Next 100 Years of Oshkosh --------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the definitive media brand covering the Autonomy Economy™. Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary market intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next. Subscribe today for free: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI is revolutionizing how health information is managed. Utilizing sophisticated algorithms, it can assist professionals in making more informed decisions. For instance, optical character recognition (OCR) can read and interpret medical records, identifying potential compliance issues and ensuring every page represents the correct patient.  In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Anupriyo Chakravarti, the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Verisma, about how healthcare organizations can use intelligent automation to reduce risk and uncover compliance gaps in order to free staff to work at the top of their license.  In this episode, they talk about: What Verisma can do for healthcare organizations Use case examples Some of the risks Verisma mitigates by finding missteps like unauthorized disclosures  AI is taking over the world of informatics Enabling people to work at the top of their license is critical People are not anti-AI, they are anti-opacity A Little About Anupriyo: Anupriyo Chakravarti joined Verisma Systems, Inc. in 2017 as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development. Anupriyo brings 25 years of experience as a highly effective leader in healthcare IT product management and software development for Fortune 500 companies and startups. Anupriyo joined Verisma after serving as vice president of product management and marketing at McKesson, where he led the product management and marketing functions of the Extended Care Services (ECS) business unit. Before McKesson, he worked for 11 years at Surgical Information Systems (SIS), where he led software development, and ultimately product management, to deliver solutions for the surgery and anesthesia departments at health systems and ambulatory surgery centers. Prior to working with SIS, Anupriyo worked for Arthur Andersen, Ryder Dedicated Logistics, IBM and TATA Motors. Anupriyo has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Roorkee in India.   

Communication is the backbone of every military operation. How well our forces talk to each other across air, land, sea and space is what sets the American military apart from everyone else. Without communication leaders can't lead, and militaries can't win. From the Global Special Operations Symposium in Athens, Greece, Fran Racioppi sat down with Dr. Lisa Costa, a leading technologist, former Chief Information Officer for U.S. Special Operations Command, and the first Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for the U.S. Space Force, to discuss how innovation, cyber, and modernization are reshaping Special Operations across all domains.Dr. Costa brings decades of experience at the crossroads of defense, technology, and strategic innovation. From running one of the Department of Defense's largest IT enterprises supporting elite global SOF operations to spearheading digital transformation efforts in the Space Force, she has helped architect the future of how our forces fight, communicate, and adapt.She addressed the evolving threat landscape, including cyber attacks, space domain challenges and why staying ahead through technology, data, and innovation is no longer optional. She emphasized the importance of agility, integration, and forward-thinking capability as the bedrock of a modern force ready for tomorrow's missions.This discussion is about building advantage through technology, strengthening alliances across domains, and protecting America by ensuring the force evolves with the threat.Highlights0:00 Introduction1:36 Welcome to GSOF Europe3:15 USSOCOM CIO & Space Force's CTIO6:02 Communications Evolution8:51 DoD Civilian Workforce13:43 Special Operations LSCO16:41 SOF Space Cyber Triad19:24 The Space Battlefield22:17 Lunar South Pole24:35 War Today26:18 Combatting misinformation28:38 Defining AI30:22 Human in the loop31:33 Guardrailing AI Weaponization34:06 Advancing Time to Technology35:48 Citizen Based37:06 Ground Level Innovation40:46 Buying Commercial Resources45:10 The Next BattlefieldQuotes“I might be the only person wearing both a SOCOM and Space Force pin.” “Communications is absolutely critical.” “It has gone from big bulky equipment to a binary signal.” “Civilians are part of the force.” “I look at SOF as the tool and capability to prevent us going to war.”“The best battle space is the one we never have to put a boot into.” “There is not even a position, navigation, and timing capability on the lunar surface.” “Is it the person who discovered it or the person who gets there first?”“We're fighting for data.”“It's not there because we're using AI.”“I do not define AI as just Large Language Models.”“There are going to be mission specific incidents where AI is going to have to be trusted to make that decision.”“Don't sign up for Chinese AI.”“Operation Spiderweb was one pilot to every drone. That is not scalable.”“It's going to have to take everyone.”“It comes down to the operational planners that are doing that risk assessment.”“I believe that we will rely greatly on commercial assets.”“There are areas of space that we have not taken advantage of.”“I hope that the future of the battle space is much more cognitive.”“I always put the operator in charge of a project, not a PhD.”“Always prepare for the next unknown mission.”Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.

In this episode of Innovation and the Digital Enterprise, Patrick Emmons and Shelli Nelson are joined by Mike Maresca, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty. Mike delves into his career journey, highlighting his progression from consulting to leading a major technological transformation at Ulta. He discusses the critical components of Project SOAR, a multi-year effort that aligned teams, data, and platforms to enhance customer experiences both in-store and digitally. Mike emphasizes the importance of a strong guest-focused business-driven IT strategy, born of continuous learning and an innovation culture. He shares insights on Ulta's approach to AI, data centralization, and maintaining a customer-centric philosophy. With a focus on future growth and sustainability, Mike outlines Ulta's bold vision, which includes expanding into wellness and international markets, as well as scaling personalization and marketplace capabilities. Mike shares his advice for aspiring leaders: be bold, listen, harness the power of team, and approach challenges with passion.(00:00) Introducing Mike Maresca, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty(01:22) Mike's Career Journey(03:08) Modernizing Ulta Beauty's Platform(04:47) Ulta Beauty's Customer-Centric Philosophy(05:58) Project SOAR and Digital Transformation(08:21) AI and Innovation at Ulta Beauty(19:07) Sustaining Innovation and Future Plans(22:16) Final Thoughts and AdviceMike Maresca's career spans technology and digital transformation initiatives, in the retail and consulting sectors. Currently, he is the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty. Previously, he held roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, serving as Global Chief Technology Officer, and Accenture, where he spent nearly 25 years in various tech leadership positions. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

CRC Group emphasizes client experience over technology, using AI to enhance interactions and competitiveness in insurance. The company operates in wholesale brokerage and underwriting, focusing on simplifying complex processes for clients. Their strategy involves small-scale experimentation with multiple vendors to identify effective technologies. Data management and process transformation are key challenges, with efforts to align innovation with business needs under the leadership of Chief Technology and Innovation Officer David Hurst.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this MSDW podcast episode, Mariano Gomez Bent, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Mekorma, shares a technology leader's perspective on moving to Business Central. Drawing from Mekorma's own transition from GP to Business Central, Mariano discusses key considerations around cloud security, selecting the right implementation partners, and managing change across teams. The conversation highlights real-world lessons, common pitfalls, and what organizations should prioritize to successfully navigate a move to the cloud. Considering a move to Business Central? Tune in to hear firsthand insights on cloud security, partner selection, and change management. See more Mekorma content on MSDW: https://msdynamicsworld.com/vendor/mekorma

In this episode of the SaaS Sessions podcast, Sunil Neurgaonkar sits down with Jigar Dafda, Chief Technology & Product Officer at Fynd, to unpack how AI is fundamentally reshaping e-commerce in India.From conversational commerce and hyper-personalization to autonomous back offices and AI-driven customer support, this conversation cuts through the hype to explain what's actually changing, what's overblown, and what founders must build for if they want to survive the next decade of commerce.Key Takeaways -1. Commerce Is Shifting From Interfaces to Conversations-Traditional storefronts and search-driven UX are being replaced by conversational buying surfaces.- SEO is giving way to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) as ChatGPT-like interfaces become the new entry point.- Merchants will still own fulfillment and data—but discovery will increasingly happen outside their websites.2. Hyper-Personalization Is No Longer Optional—It's Infrastructure- Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) are the backbone for AI-driven personalization across online and offline channels.- AI enables real-time personalization without armies of data scientists or analysts.- The real win isn't better targeting—it's higher conversion with less customer effort.3. Dynamic Pricing and Forecasting Are Moving Into the Back Office- Pricing, inventory planning, and demand forecasting are becoming autonomous systems.- Decisions that once took days (via SQL and dashboards) now happen in real time.- AI shifts teams from “executors” to “validators” of system-generated decisions.4. Customer Support Is the Lowest-Hanging AI Opportunity- 60–80% of customer queries are repetitive and easily automated.- AI agents now deliver 24/7, multilingual, context-aware support at scale.- The real challenge is no longer conversation—it's clean integration across OMS, WMS, and logistics systems.Lightning Round Insights:- Fastest way to learn today: Use ChatGPT as a personalized tutor—summarize, question, and iterate.- Hardest leadership lesson: Systems are easy. People are not.- Founder advice: Build for where the market is going, not where it is today—today's solution will expire faster than you expect.About Fynd:Fynd is one of India's leading unified commerce platforms, powering brands across online, offline, marketplaces, and quick commerce. From storefronts and PIM to OMS, WMS, and omnichannel integrations, Fynd enables end-to-end retail operations on a single stack.Chapters:00:10 – Introduction00:50 – Jigar's decade-long journey at Fynd05:20 – AI before vs after ChatGPT08:10 – Conversational commerce & GEO13:40 – Hyper-personalization and CDPs19:40 – Dynamic pricing and demand forecasting30:30 – AI in customer support37:20 – Predictions for the future of e-commerce39:40 – Lightning roundVisit our website - https://saassessions.com/Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilneurgaonkar/

2025 was characterized by an exponential increase in the use of AI to both perpetrate and defend against fraud. But in 2026, fraud won't just be about stealing money; it will be about undermining trust in our digital universe. In this episode, our incoming CEO Tony Ball and Mike Baxter, President and Chief Technology & Product Officer, will share key learnings from the past year along with some strategies and best practices to stay ahead of the intensifying fraud, technology, and regulatory landscape in 2026.  

Danny Fields discusses the use of AI in tax and compliance and practical strategies for modernizing regulatory processes. Danny is Chief Technology and Customer Operations Officer at Avalara, provider of tax and compliance automation. He leads the company's efforts to integrate AI-driven solutions into business workflows, including innovations in agentic AI. 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

#221: Lisa Kent, Melissa Kraft, Derek Williams - 2026 World Cup, Fusion Teams, AI Wins, Leading WellFeaturingLisa Kent is the CIO & Director, City of Houston leading IT for America's fourth-largest city as she prepares for the World Cup, consolidates Houston Police Department IT, and navigates the delicate balance between innovation and risk.Melissa Kraft is the CIO, City of Frisco managing IT for one of America's fastest-growing cities (30% population growth) while experimenting with AI deployments on a municipal budget and timeline.Derek Williams is the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell & former Louisiana State CIO who spent two decades in Louisiana state government culminating as State CIO, now bringing his battle tested public sector insights to help State & Local Governments navigate technology decisions—with real empathy for the scrutiny CIOs face daily.Timestamps(04:00) How Houston's network transformation is preparing for the World Cup(10:15) Fusion teams in action — how Lisa's approach to embedding IT with business units delivers measurable wins(12:00) Building systems that last — Derek's cost allocation model Louisiana still uses a decade later(14:00) 40% efficiency gains with AI — Frisco's wins in 911 training and traffic processing(18:00) The CIO role is transforming — all three guests discuss the shift from control to consultation and what it means for the next decade(24:00) Why 95% of AI projects fail — and the three critical stumbling blocks Derek sees everywhere(27:45) What NASA's 23-year-old moon landing engineer teaches us about trusting younger technologists(38:45) What public sector teams deserve credit for — Derek's defense of the hardest working people few appreciate(41:30) Small bets, big trust — Melissa shares her playbook for incremental innovation that wins department buy-inConnect

On this episode of In AI We Trust?, EqualAI President and CEO Miriam Vogel speaks with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried about how AI and this moment in technology compares to other earlier moments of transformation and Ina's role as a journalist writing the Axios AI+ newsletter and putting together Axios's AI+ Summits. In the episode, Ina discusses how AI is impacting jobs and her own work as a journalist, the complexity involved in building AI into human processes, and her hopes for the future of AI. You will not want to miss Ina's sharp insights in this latest episode. Tune in now!

1028: How can AI be designed from the customer back and not the model forward? Hari Gopalkrishnan, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Bank of America, joins Peter High to share how one of the world's largest financial institutions grounds its AI strategy in user behavior. From developing Erica to enabling employees with tools like Ask Merrill, Hari explains why every AI solution must begin with real customer or employee friction.

Apple's iPhone Air lijkt bepaald geen groot succes, blijkt uit een onderzoeksverhaal van The Information. De productie ervan is 'flink teruggeschaald' en de ontwikkeling van de volgende generatie is uitgesteld, wat betekent dat komend najaar geen nieuwe iPhone Air zal worden getoond als de iPhone 18 wordt onthuld. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Verder in deze Tech Update: Intel verliest nu alweer één van de mensen die technologisch orde op zaken moest stellen namelijk hun Chief Technology én AI Officer, Sachin Katti, aan OpenAI Een cyberaanval blijkt nog steeds desastreus voor Japanse bierbrouwer Asahi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FireTech Podcast Season 2 (2025) examines emerging dynamics of public-private-people partnerships (4Ps) in building wildfire resilience. Through conversations with community partners and technical leads, host Shefali Lakhina examines how diverse partners cultivate trust, accountability, and responsiveness to shared wildfire resilience goals on the frontlines. In this episode Shefali speaks with Jeff Ravage from Coalitions and Collaboratives (COCO) and Anissa Watson from the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition. They're working on the Cold Fire Project, a fungi-powered solution to the wildfire crisis. Jeff is the Chief Technology and Science Officer for Coalitions and Collaboratives, a Colorado-based NGO focusing on all aspects of fire, WUI communities, and ecological restoration. He is a researcher in forest mycology and works closely with the Denver Botanic Gardens Sam Mitchell Herbarium of Fungi. Jeff is actively involved in work on carbon offset protocols and consults on biomass utilization and carbon policy for municipalities and agencies. He has lectured and presented papers all around the U.S.A. on fungal techniques for ecological restoration. He actively promotes novel methods of forest mitigation and restoration to achieve the goals of forest health and longevity; much of which is outlined in his book: “The Green Evolution”. He's always willing to sit down over a frothy drink and discuss forest ecology, lignicolous saprophytes, or aposematic anurans. Anissa is the Director of Program Execution at the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition in British Columbia, Canada. Anissa brought her children to Gitxsan Lax Y'ip in 2006 and set down deep roots. Along with being a mom of four incredible humans, Anissa is a community organizer at heart. Connecting with people and seeking local solutions to big and small issues is a driving force in her work. As an active community member herself, Anissa is a volunteer firefighter, a women's self defense instructor, a small time farmer, a soil nerd, river guide, and solo adventurer.

Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Bilge Mert, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Brit Insurance, about what it takes to drive meaningful digital transformation in commercial insurance. Bilge shares her approach to standardising processes across lines of business, leveraging AI to unlock efficiency, and building scalable technology foundations that support long-term innovation.Discover how combining insurance expertise with cross-industry experience can accelerate digital transformation, and learn practical approaches to breaking down silos while driving organisational change. Whether you're leading technology initiatives in insurance or interested in industry innovation, this conversation delivers actionable strategies for building scalable, future-ready insurance operations.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

In this final episode of season four, YS Chi sits down with the chief technology officers at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Elsevier and LexisNexis Legal & Professional to explore the topic of technology at RELX.RELX is not a tech company, but  a big user of technology. Around 12,000 technologists, over half of whom are software engineers, work at RELX. Annually, the company spends $1.9bn on technology. Vijay Raghavan, Jill Luber and Jeff Reihl share insights on how they are driving AI innovation, from extractive to generative and agentic technologies, to solve real-world challenges in law, healthcare and research.  They also share candid advice on staying adaptive, experimenting boldly and preparing for the future of work.For insights on technology at RX, listen to Brian Brittain, chief technology officer at RX, in episode three.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/IlfsybgDQlI

We're proud to kick off our four-part Modern Finance series with a conversation with Deluxe's Yogs Jayaprakasam, SVP, Chief Technology & Digital Officer. AI isn't just changing treasury - it's completely reimagining how financial teams operate, transforming them from back-office functions into strategic business advisors.Yogs Jayaprakasam reveals how treasury departments are leveraging artificial intelligence to solve age-old challenges in revolutionary ways. While treasury has always focused on managing liquidity, cash flow, risk, and compliance, today's AI-powered tools are eliminating manual workloads and enabling real-time, data-driven decision making that wasn't possible before.The impact is already measurable. Document extraction accuracy has jumped from 65% to 95% using AI agents, dramatically reducing the need for manual matching and reconciliation. This frees treasury professionals to focus on strategic questions: What's driving cash flow delays? Why are dispute rates increasing? How can we optimize working capital? Real-world implementations at companies like McNaughton McKay demonstrate how these technologies improve not just receivables functionality but credit management as well.What makes today's AI revolution different from previous technological advances? As Yogs explains, "AI is moving at a speed I haven't seen before in my 25+ year career." The convergence of big data, cloud computing, and specialized hardware has created perfect conditions for transformative change. Yet the fundamentals remain constant - treasury's core problems haven't changed, but how we solve them has.For treasury leaders looking to navigate this transformation, Yogs recommends his "3×3" talent development framework, tailoring AI skills development across both proficiency levels and career stages. The message is clear: AI is here to stay, and the organizations that thrive will be those that embrace these technologies while maintaining unwavering focus on solving their customers' financial challenges.To learn more visit: https://www.deluxe.com/receivables-management/cash-application/ 

Inductive Automation Chief Technology Evangelist Travis Cox talks with me about the newly expanded Ignition Community Conference and the beta release of Ignition 8.3. This is a major release with many usability and IT-friendly upgrades. We talk about what's new with Ignition Community Conference and the beta release of Ignition 8.3.

In this episode of "Talking Cloud," I welcome Brian Deitch, Chief Technology Evangelist at Zscaler, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing and cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the role of technology evangelists, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and the importance of emotional intelligence in the digital age. Brian shares personal anecdotes and insights from his career, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. Our discussion continues and explores the intersection of technology, security, and human connection. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful episodes! Thanks!

#209: Teena Piccione, J.R. Sloan, Mark Wittenberg, Jonathan Feldman & Joe Durante [Better Together Series]Brought to you by:SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure.Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most.Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership!Featuring:Teena Piccione, Secretary and State CIO, North CarolinaJ.R. Sloan, State CIO, ArizonaMark Wittenburg, CIO, City of RaleighJonathan Feldman, CIO, Wake CountyJoe Durante, Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist, Dell TechnologiesWhat You'll Learn:How North Carolina's State CIO (from Google, AT&T, Fidelity, and more!) attracted world-class talent by selling the "most insane job" with the biggest data set and playground they'd ever seeWhy shifting from "customers" to "colleagues and partners" eliminated IT roadblocks and built trust with departments like public safetyHow to slash state procurement timelines from 9+ months to 45 days using proactive vendor negotiations and continuous pipeline management that saves agencies money to spend elsewhereArizona's AI governance framework that approved 15+ use cases saving employees 2.5 hours per week while protecting data through questionnaires and sandbox environments across 130+ agenciesWhy city councils care more about AI's environmental impact than security risks, and how CIOs are building sustainability requirements into procurement policiesTimestamps(01:00) Meet the Powerhouse Pod: State CIOs from NC & AZ + City & County Leaders + Dell(06:00) The "Most Insane Job" Pitch: How to Recruit World-Class Talent(11:00) Building Your Network Before You Need It: Relationship-Based Recruiting(15:00) Screening for Heart: Finding Candidates Who Care About Mission Over Money(19:00) Language That Transforms: From "Customers" to "Colleagues and Partners"(22:00) Procurement Revolution: Slashing 9-Month Timelines to 45 Days(26:00) Arizona's GenAI Use Cases: 15+ Approved Use Cases Saving 2.5 Hours Per Week(33:00) AI in Action: Predictive Policing and Real-Time Crime Centers(36:00) Surprising City Council Reaction: Environmental Impact Over Security Fears(40:00) Legacy Modernization Strategy: Leading with Pain Points and Value(46:00) Leadership Philosophy: The Power of Leading to Give vs. Get(50:00) Building Teams That Last: Developing People Before Processes(53:00) True Collaboration: Staying Curious, Connected, and InnovativeConnect

Synopsis: When an introverted engineer becomes the President & CEO of REGENXBIO, transformation follows. Curran Simpson joins host Rahul Chaturvedi to unpack his unlikely journey from biotech operations to the C-suite—and how that hands-on experience is reshaping gene therapy's future. They dive into the evolution of REGENXBIO's pipeline, tackling ultra-rare diseases like MPS II, ambitious plans for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and commercial partnerships with giants like AbbVie. Curran offers hard-earned leadership lessons, honest reflections on scaling science, and insights into how one-time gene therapies could revolutionize treatment in both rare and common diseases. From clinical nuance to strategic boldness, this is a masterclass in biotech leadership, platform focus, and staying patient-first—no matter how complex the science or market. Biography: Curran M. Simpson is the President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors at REGENXBIO. Mr. Simpson previously served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he led key business functions including Research & Clinical Development, Corporate Strategy, Manufacturing & Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial Operations. Mr. Simpson joined REGENXBIO in 2015 with extensive leadership experience across biopharmaceutical operations and served as the Company's Chief Technology and Operations Officer before becoming COO. Prior to joining REGENXBIO, he was the Regional Supply Chain Head for North America and Interim Chief Operating Officer at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Mr. Simpson earlier served as interim CEO of Human Genome Sciences (HGS), where he led the integration of HGS into GSK, and as Senior Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at HGS. Prior to HGS, Mr. Simpson was Director of Manufacturing Sciences at Biogen. Earlier in his career, Mr. Simpson served in an overseas assignment at Novo-Nordisk Biochem in Denmark and in various senior development and engineer roles at Genentech, working on Herceptin and Avastin, among other roles. Mr. Simpson has an M.S. in surface and colloid science from Clarkson University and a B.S. in chemistry from the Clarkson College of Technology.

In this episode, Chris Thomas, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer here at Munro, meets Ali Kashani, Founder & CEO of Serve Robotics, for a discussion on Serve's autonomous food delivery robots.https://www.serverobotics.com/Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking.Munro Home of Lean Designhttps://leandesign.com/

Send us a textHow do you lead 950 engineers and still make time for mechanical watches, family, and learning? In this thoughtful and energizing episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz interviews David Raissipour, Chief Technology & Product Officer at ConnectWise.

From labor market fluctuations to shifting employee expectations, today's workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this two-part series, the Travelers Institute broadcasted live from the Board Room of the New York Stock Exchange to explore the challenges and opportunities brought on by these changes.Listen to Part 1. In Part 2, Dan Helfrich, Principal and former Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Mojgan Lefebvre, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Operations Officer at Travelers, shared leadership insights into today's competitive labor market and discussed the ways that high-performing companies are adopting innovative talent strategies in a world of rapidly evolving technology. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/forces-at-work-nyse---Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM Learn more about the Forces at Work® initiative: https://institute.travelers.com/workforceConnect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/

In February, California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Vera Zakem as California's State Chief Technology Innovation Officer at the California Department of Technology. Zakem brings deep experience from national security, democracy and human rights, and technology policy. Most recently, under former President Joe Biden, she served as the Chief Digital Democracy and Rights Officer at USAID, where she led global efforts to align emerging technologies with democratic values. Zakem assumes the role as California, like many governments, is accelerating its embrace of artificial intelligence. Justin Hendrix spoke with Zakem about the promise of state-led innovation and how to avoid its perils, what responsible AI governance might mean in practice, and how California might chart a course that's both ambitious and accountable to its citizens.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Venkat Achanta, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer at TransUnion, a $4.5B global information and insights company. Since joining after TransUnion's acquisition of Neustar, Venkat has led a sweeping modernization of the company's tech stack—culminating in the creation of OneTru, a platform powering data governance, analytics, and AI innovation at scale. Venkat shares how his 7,000-person global team built a single pane of glass to manage petabytes of sensitive data across 30+ countries and hundreds of products. He also discusses how TransUnion's OneTru and TruIQ platforms are enabling internal teams and external clients to rapidly build, deploy, and govern real-time machine learning models.

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com AI and data are being used to transform consumer healthcare by personalizing experiences, reducing friction, supporting growth, and promoting sustainable innovation. In this episode of The Beat podcast, Bernardo Tavares, Chief Technology and Data Officer at Kenvue, discusses leveraging AI and data to transform consumer healthcare. He shares his journey from the tech industry to consumer goods and healthcare, emphasizing how technology can enhance the consumer experience. Kenvue, known for brands like Tylenol and Listerine, is the largest pure-play consumer health company and focuses on digital reinvention. Bernardo highlights how AI can personalize consumer interactions, reduce operational friction, and drive growth. He also discusses sustainability efforts, including a digital menopause platform aimed at breaking societal taboos. Tune in to discover how Kenvue is revolutionizing consumer healthcare with AI and data innovation Resources: Connect with and follow Bernardo Tavares on LinkedIn. Follow Kenvue on LinkedIn and Instagram and visit their website.  Fast Track Your Business Growth: Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com