Podcasts about jc2 ventures

Competition, growth, tariffs, hacks, AI – what does it take to be an effective leader today? John Chambers, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Cisco and founder of JC2 Ventures, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to share valuable wisdom on leading and growing businesses through times of significant change. As a leader who has transitioned from the c-suite to venture capital and now mentoring founders in emerging technology sectors, John has seen it all. He shares lessons from his time leading one of the world's most influential networking companies at Cisco (the most valuable company in the world at the time), revealing what he learned while growing it from a challenger networking company into a $50 billion tech powerhouse, sharing how Cisco achieved and maintained its market leadership, particularly his bold M&A strategies. John offers hard‑won insights on navigating major technology shifts in AI, cloud, security, and more. Today's founders and executives will find practical frameworks, real‑world war stories, and counterintuitive advice to help survive and thrive in an era of continual disruption. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits.Links:Explore John Chambers' family office and venture firm at JC2 VenturesRead John Chambers' book “Connecting the Dots” on AmazonDiscover the organization John chaired for eight years US-India Strategic Partnership ForumLearn about the company John and Sriram have invested in together at ParkourSCFind out about the deep fake detection company Pin DropLearn about the cybersecurity company Rubrik

In this special episode of AI and the Future of Work, host Dan Turchin welcomes John Chambers, Former Chairman & CEO of Cisco and Founder & CEO of JC2 Ventures. John is a visionary leader who reshaped the technology landscape.During his time at Cisco, the company grew from $70 million to $47 billion in revenue, building the foundation of the modern Internet and expanding the team from 400 to 75,000 employees. Known for his strategic foresight and ability to anticipate market shifts, he led over 180 acquisitions and has been recognized as one of Time's '100 Most Influential People.'Today, as the founder of JC2 Ventures, John champions disruptive innovation, coaching the next generation of entrepreneurs and helping startups scale with his strategic insights and focus on replicable processes. A global tech icon and trusted mentor, John's commitment to driving meaningful change in technology continues to inspire innovation across industries.In line with this mission, this episode marks a pivotal announcement: John Chambers has invested in PeopleReign, a groundbreaking AI-first platform revolutionizing employee service automation. The partnership underscores Chambers' belief in the transformative potential of AI to improve productivity and enable employees to focus on meaningful, passion-driven work.Key topics covered in this episode include:The pivotal announcement: Why John Chambers and JC2 Ventures are investing in PeopleReign and how this collaboration aligns with the future of AI-driven work.AI's transformative potential: How AI will reshape industries faster than previous technology revolutions and its parallels with the Internet boom of the 1990s.The AI-First approach: Key traits of successful AI-first companies and how they achieve market disruption through speed, innovation, and customer-centric strategies.Cultural leadership in tech: The importance of fostering visionary leadership, adaptive cultures, and sustainable business models in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.Redefining work and productivity: How AI can enhance employee experiences by automating repetitive tasks, reducing friction, and enabling more meaningful work.Future of work predictions: Insights into the "ask economy" and the emergence of ad-hoc, skill-based teams as drivers of innovation and collaboration over the next five years.ResourcesDan Helfrich, CEO of Deloitte Consulting, on AI and the Future of WorkConnect with John ChambersLearn more about JC2 Ventures 

Vijay is the co-founder and CEO of Pindrop, a leader in voice security technology. With a background in engineering and research roles at Google, Siemens, IBM Research, and Intel, Vijay invented phone printing technology in 2010 and launched Pindrop in 2011. Under his leadership, Pindrop has raised over $200 million from investors, including JC2 Ventures, led by by Cisco's John Chambers. Holding multiple patents in VoIP security and scalability, Vijay frequently speaks at major conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, and CCS. He earned his PhD in computer science from Georgia Tech.In this conversation, we discuss:The evolution of voice technology from landline telephony to modern voice systems.The challenges of educating people about voice security and deepfake threats in the early 2010s.How the rise of Alexa and other voice assistants transformed public perception of voice technology.The rapid development of voice cloning tools and their implications for security.The role of deepfakes in political interference, including high-profile cases President Biden.How companies like Pindrop are using AI to detect and combat voice-related deepfake attacks in real-time.ResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Vijay AI fun fact articleHow AI is reinventing networking with Cisco's Dr. JP Vasseur

“How do we help others, especially those that don't have a good opportunity? But, you know, they don't have life on a silver platter. So how do we make silver platters for people?” “You never wanna go to the president and talk about yourself. You wanna go to the president and you wanna talk about the team and what the team did…” “A coach talks to you, a mentor talks with you, and a sponsor talks about you.” Chapters: 00:00  Innovation and Inclusivity: A Journey with Yvette Kanouff 03:00  The Impact of AI and Endless Possibilities in Technology 08:54  The Power of Genuine Connections and Generosity 25:26  The Art of Leadership and Management 32:18  Navigating Mentorship and Self-Advocacy 41:09  Embracing Authentic Leadership Episode Summary: Yvette Kanouff, an Emmy award-winning technology pioneer and partner at JC2 Ventures, shares insights on technology, innovation, inclusivity, and generosity. She discusses her background, the impact of AI, the importance of networking, and the concept of return on generosity. Yvette emphasizes the value of genuine connections, the power of innovation, and the role of generosity in creating opportunities for others. The conversation covers a range of topics related to leadership, management, mentorship, and self-advocacy. It emphasizes the importance of results and followership in promotions, the value of team-first leadership, and the significance of being true to oneself. It also delves into the role of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship, as well as the art of having difficult conversations with honesty and kindness. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Yvette Kanouff's journey from Germany to the US and her passion for innovation and inclusivity. The impact of AI on technology and the endless possibilities for innovation and improvement. The importance of genuine connections, generosity, and networking in creating opportunities for others. The concept of return on generosity and the value of empathetic and generous leadership in the workplace. Results and followership are key factors in promotions. Team-first leadership and focusing on the success of the team are essential for effective management. Being true to oneself and embracing one's unique leadership style is crucial for success. The roles of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship are valuable in personal and professional development. Having difficult conversations with honesty and kindness is an important skill in leadership and management. Guest Bio: Yvette Kanouff is an Emmy award winning technology pioneer and Partner at JC2 Ventures, a venture firm founded by Cisco Chairman Emeritus and Silicon Valley legend, John Chambers. Yvette headed the $7B service provider business at Cisco Systems, the worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions. She has held CTO and President roles at various companies and has focused on leading technology innovation and invention. Yvette has pioneered technologies instrumental in creating video streaming, app stores, MPEG standards, encoding standards, CDNs, and the DVD. Yvette has received numerous industry awards including a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Emmy for her contributions to television engineering and technology, the National Cable and Television Association's Vanguard Award for Leadership in Science and Technology, being named an Industry Pioneer, an Emmy for her work in Video on Demand with SeaChange, being named an Industry Wonder Woman, Top Techie, and Woman in Technology; she has been named one of the 11 most influential women in the Television industry, and has consistently been ranked as one of the top 100 industry executives. Yvette began her career in digital signal processing and has a bachelor's and master's degree in mathematics from UCF. Yvette is a 2011 recipient of the UCF Distinguished Alumni Award and supports UCF students through the Yvette Kanouff Industrial Mathematics Scholarship, in addition to supporting the University and College of Sciences, where she serves on the Dean's Advisory Board. Yvette holds several patents and is on various corporate and industry boards. She is a long-standing leader in industry organizations, foundations, and standards bodies, and she has chaired several industry award boards including the Cable Pioneers and IEEE Ibuka medal award committee. Resources: Cisco's Yvette Kanouff: Massive Transformation for Service Providers Yvette Kanouff Shares Insights on Video on Demand Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Yvette Kanouff, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 196, with special guest Daisy Auger-Dominguez.

### Podcast Description: The Path to US VC Funding: Tips from JC2 Ventures Partner Yvette Kanouff In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger sits down with Yvette Kanouff, Partner at JC2 Ventures, to discuss the secrets to optimizing your VC pitch. Drawing from her extensive background in mathematics and technology, Yvette shares invaluable tips on crafting concise and compelling presentations, simplifying complex concepts, and understanding the perspectives of venture capitalists. Join us as we delve into the importance of networking, building long-term relationships, and the power of personal meetings in the fundraising journey. Yvette also highlights key investment areas such as AI, security, fintech, and clean energy, emphasizing the role of disruptive technologies and stringent financial criteria in successful pitches. Additionally, Yvette shares her experiences with investments in anti-drone technology and the potential for European startups in deep tech and green tech. Whether you're navigating cross-country investments, leveraging AI advancements, or preparing for your next pitch, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you succeed. Tune in for a conversation that's sure to inspire and inform your entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode! Key Topics: - Yvette's career in mathematics and technology - Tips for concise and effective pitching - Understanding VC perspectives and financial criteria - The role of disruptive technologies in investment - Networking strategies and building long-term VC relationships - Insights into AI investments and the startup ecosystem - The future of deep tech and green tech in Europe Follow us: Stay updated with our latest episodes by following us on Telegram: https://t.me/startupradiochannel Join our monthly newsletter on Slack: https://startupradio.substack.com/ Sponsored by Startupraven: Join our community of entrepreneurs and find investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. Sign up here: https://startupraven.com/ Guest: Yvette Kanouff, Partner at JC2 Ventures, brings her robust expertise in technology and investment. Learn more about her groundbreaking work and investment strategies: https://www.jc2ventures.com/jc2-ventures-team-1-1 Tune in now for expert advice on securing VC funding and taking your startup to the next level! Feedback We are always looking for ways to make the show better. Please take this opportunity and share your feedback with us! We would love to hear from YOU!!! https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA

We are thrilled to bring Yvette Kanouff to the Level Up Podcast. Yvette is an Emmy award winning technologist and leader, industry pioneer, mathematician, patent holder, venture partner, and a champion for diversity and innovation. Yvette's lifelong journey is inspirational, and she continues to make her mark through ground-breaking innovation and life-changing sponsorships. She was Cisco's Executive Sponsor for the Hispanic ERO and creator of its Multiplier Effect Minority Champion program which was endorsed by other companies like Twitter. Yvette is also the founder of the WICT/SCTE Tech Connect mentorship program, ultimately having a strong track record of championing opportunities for all.  Join us as we dive into her career journey, influence on Video on Demand (VOD), and experiences driving technology advancements at JC2 Ventures and beyond. 

When looking for answers on moving forward, a look back on how top leaders led can be pivotal to your organization and career. Few leaders provide life lessons about their successes and failures that can help us personally and professionally.  One CEO, who can see around corners about what's next, with more muscle memory lessons from building The Internet under his belt than most, is silicon Valley's John Chambers, who has timely advice for leaders of organization, from Fortune 500's to startups—about where to focus, how to scale and countries to engage with, like India and France, or avoid, like China. A friend and industry colleague, John led Cisco at a record pace, exceeding expectations for 40 straight quarters, growing from $1.9B to $49.2 billion in annual revenue, while expanding from 400 to 75,000 people—10,000 of which became millionaires from Cisco stock.  Listen in to this action packed episode of The Reboot Chronicles and hear about where we are going in the digital future ahead, and how John is helping 21 global startups—9 that are unicorns—create the next-generation of organizations and leaders at JC2 Ventures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebootchronicles/message

Guest: John Chambers, Founder and CEO at JC2 Ventures [@JC2Ventures]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchambersjc/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a___________________________Episode NotesOn this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity, John Chambers - former CEO of Cisco and current CEO of JC2 Ventures - speaks with host Sean Martin about the intersection of cybersecurity and risk with AI, the state of enterprise budgets for cybersecurity, innovation in the tech industry, and the need for education and innovation hubs. Chambers warns that companies need a well-thought-out plan when it comes to AI strategies and cybersecurity strategies, emphasizing that those without plans may experience difficulties raising funds and suffer from stock declines. He notes the complexities arising from cybersecurity attacks, specifically those leveraging AI, and highlights the importance of getting ahead of the issue. Chambers also talks about the need for companies to evolve and emphasizes the importance of innovation.Later in the conversation, Chambers and Martin shift to the need for education and innovation hubs, discussing how these hubs are shifting from being limited to only the coasts. They discuss how the industry playbook is similar to previous movements in cloud and internet technology, but the speed of change and disruption has evolved. Chambers highlights the changes occurring in West Virginia and notes the emergence of a new crop of cybersecurity professionals entering the field.The episode concludes with Chambers emphasizing the need for a change in education to achieve long-term success in the industry, with a focus on sharing knowledge and innovation throughout the country. Overall, the episode provides listeners with insights on the future of cybersecurity and innovation, the importance of having a well-planned strategy for both fields, and the need for education and innovation hubs to achieve success.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Guest: John Chambers, Founder and CEO at JC2 Ventures [@JC2Ventures]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchambersjc/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a___________________________Episode NotesOn this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity, John Chambers - former CEO of Cisco and current CEO of JC2 Ventures - speaks with host Sean Martin about the intersection of cybersecurity and risk with AI, the state of enterprise budgets for cybersecurity, innovation in the tech industry, and the need for education and innovation hubs. Chambers warns that companies need a well-thought-out plan when it comes to AI strategies and cybersecurity strategies, emphasizing that those without plans may experience difficulties raising funds and suffer from stock declines. He notes the complexities arising from cybersecurity attacks, specifically those leveraging AI, and highlights the importance of getting ahead of the issue. Chambers also talks about the need for companies to evolve and emphasizes the importance of innovation.Later in the conversation, Chambers and Martin shift to the need for education and innovation hubs, discussing how these hubs are shifting from being limited to only the coasts. They discuss how the industry playbook is similar to previous movements in cloud and internet technology, but the speed of change and disruption has evolved. Chambers highlights the changes occurring in West Virginia and notes the emergence of a new crop of cybersecurity professionals entering the field.The episode concludes with Chambers emphasizing the need for a change in education to achieve long-term success in the industry, with a focus on sharing knowledge and innovation throughout the country. Overall, the episode provides listeners with insights on the future of cybersecurity and innovation, the importance of having a well-planned strategy for both fields, and the need for education and innovation hubs to achieve success.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Today's technology leaders can still keep the innovation engine running while navigating macroeconomic uncertainty, John Chambers explains to Bloomberg Intelligence hardware analyst Woo Jin Ho in this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast. Chambers, the former CEO of Cisco, continues to be on the forefront of technological change as the head of JC2 Ventures, which helps global startups to grow and develop digital solutions. Chambers also discusses his work in India, laying the foundation for a potential shift in the geo-technology landscape.

The Cable Center and its new operational brand, the Syndeo Institute, recently released its second annual Intrapreneurship & Innovation Report.This edition features contributions and insights from almost two dozen execs and innovators spanning several industry segments, including network operators, entertainment/media and technology. Examples of individual contributors include: Teresa Elder, CEO, WideOpenWest; Frannie Matthews, president and CEO, Colorado Technology Association; Mark Greatrex, president, Cox Communications; Yvette Kanouff, partner, JC2 Ventures; Christopher Winfrey, CEO, Charter Communications; Patricia Jo Boyers, president and CEO of Boycom; and Mike Fries, CEO and vice chairman, Liberty Global.The unedited audio transcript is available in the media player of this episode page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John is joined by three of his JC2 Ventures mentees – Vijay Balasubramaniyan of Pindrop, Mike Fong of Privoro, and Bipul Sinha of Rubrik – to talk about one of today's hottest topics in tech and business: Cybersecurity. As technology becomes more advanced, organizations and their leaders find themselves under increased pressure to fortify their cyber infrastructure. On episode 23 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John, Vijay, Mike, and Bipul discuss the importance of addressing the full cybersecurity life cycle, the biggest issues and trends facing the industry today, and the technologies that are driving the future of cybersecurity. 

On this episode, Spencer speaks with iconic global business leader John Chambers in a live conversation that was recorded at the Montgomery Summit on May 24. Chambers, the former Chairman and CEO of Cisco, currently serves as the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, focused on helping build and scale disruptive startups from around the world, largely by investing in companies that are leading market transitions. The Montgomery Summit is an exclusive gathering of over 1,000 senior-level investors, thought leaders, corporate development teams, technology executives, and top private company CEOs immersed in two days of cutting-edge ideas, creativity, and networking at the iconic Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica.

John Chambers is the legendary former CEO of Cisco, a company he helped grow from $70 million in revenue per year when he joined in 1991 to $1.2 billion a year the year he became CEO to over $48 billion a year by the time he retired in 2015. As a leader John was always known for far more than just revenue growth, he was skilled at building an organization that treated people well, including employees, customers and the community. In this OODAcast we discuss John's book, Connecting The Dots, which shares his insights into leadership including leadership of organizations that need to disrupt themselves. The lessons of this book can help those at any stage of a career improve in their ability to lead innovative companies. John speaks to many learning points in his career including early lessons on how governments and companies ignore transitions at their own peril. He draws lessons from lost opportunities that include things West Virginia could have done differently, as well as transitions missed by IBM and Wang. We asked John to elaborate on his ability to spot market transitions and assess how they should impact business strategy and operations. This is a skill we are always seeking to improve at OODA and found his recommendations very consistent with our methods of keeping our ear to the ground and seeking insights from multiple sources, then dealing with reality as it is, not as you hope it will be. We also ask John for his assessment into the changing economic situation because of the pandemic. We discuss how his projections at the beginning of the pandemic played out. We then get his assessment on what is in store for the coming months, resulting in advice which should be heard by any CEO seeking to serve. He tells us agility, a word he used to dislike because it sounded like marketing, now needs to be the mantra of every CEO. "Agility is the watchword for leaders today" John is currently the CEO of JC2 Ventures, a venture capital firm he founded to invest in and mentor startups he believes are positioned to become core drivers of economic growth and job creation in the digital age. We discuss his approach on finding these firms and mentoring them. The CEO of a key firm in his portfolio, Guarav Banga of Balbix, was interviewed for the OODAcast last year). John concludes with advice for any leader seeking to succeed: "You deal with the world the way it is, not the way you wish it was." He also reminds us all that "The winners are those that do not do the right thing for too long. The winners are those that are willing to disrupt themselves."

For the first time since the launch of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with a handful of CEOs he is mentoring through JC2 Ventures. Gustavo Sapoznik (founder and CEO of ASAPP), Zac Bookman (co-founder and CEO of OpenGov), and Ragy Thomas (founder and CEO of Sprinklr) are three entrepreneurs who are no strangers to risk-taking, both in business and professionally. However, they have all learned that risk-taking is only possible when the entire team is aligned to the same objectives and goals. Give the episode a listen for more leadership lessons learned on the importance of culture and communication – and how both enable and reinforce vision and strategy. 

What technology will have a bigger impact than the internet? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since its inception, AI has proved that it is the future of automation, contact centers, and how companies do business with customers. On this podcast, Andrea Ayers, Former President and CEO of Convergys and John Chambers, Former Chairman and CEO of Cisco and CEO of JC2 Ventures, have a conversation with guest-host Jeff Frick about AI and automation in the enterprise including:• How CEOs view AI and Machine Learning• What the future use cases of AI are in business • The need for automation in contact centers• How contact centers are evolving to generate revenue • How will AI impact leadership, jobs, and customers• And what trends in AI are similar to when the internet was adopted This conversation was recorded at Uniphore's Conversation Automation 2021 virtual event where new AI & automation products from Uniphore - U-Trust and U-Assist - were announced.

What technology will have a bigger impact than the internet? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since its inception, AI has proved that it is the future of automation, contact centers, and how companies do business with customers. On this podcast, Andrea Ayers, Former President and CEO of Convergys and John Chambers, Former Chairman and CEO of Cisco and CEO of JC2 Ventures, have a conversation with guest-host Jeff Frick about AI and automation in the enterprise including: How CEOs view AI and Machine Learning What the future use cases of AI are in business The need for automation in contact centers How contact centers are evolving to generate revenue How will AI impact leadership, jobs, and customers And what trends in AI are similar to when the internet was adopted This conversation was recorded at Uniphore’s Conversation Automation 2021 virtual event where new AI & automation products from Uniphore - U-Trust and U-Assist - were announced.

Host of FOX Business Network's The Claman Countdown, Liz Claman is joined by former Cisco CEO & founder of JC2 Ventures, John Chambers.   John and Liz discuss how overcoming dyslexia as a child gave him the resilience he needed in business. John also details the years he spent leading Cisco through economic downturns, pandemics, and more; and how his experiences have given him to tools to be an expert coach for the young CEOs he invests in now.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman

Televisionation: Friday Fireside features Rick Howe, The iTV Doctor, in conversation with prominent figures from the advanced-TV/video industry. This week’s Friday Fireside features Yvette Kanouff, winner of the Television Academy's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Emmy for her work in television technology at Time Warner's Full Service Network, SeaChange, Cablevision and Cisco! Yvette is currently a partner at John Chambers’ Venture Capital Company, JC2 Ventures, where she and the team help and mentor their startups--from digital transformation to customer experience to Edge/IoT/5G. [Doctor's note: John and Yvette’s personal attention is one of the greatest benefits for a startup to work with JC2]. http://tvotshow.com/televisionationhttp://itvt.com/subscribe

Last week, we started a conversation with the Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and former CEO of Cisco Systems, John Chambers, MBA'75, about his book "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World". Part one was all about the right foundation needed before building your playbook on how to re-enter the market. On this week's episode, we conclude our two-part series with what organizational leaders need inside their plan so we all can re-open our businesses with confidence. ---- Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email roipod@iupui.edu so we can help your organization make better business decisions. ---- Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/34637ie

Longtime Cisco CEO John Chambers on the lessons learned from growing a once-sleepy network-equipment maker into a hulking multinational that was once worth $555 billion. Chambers now runs venture capital firm JC2 Ventures.

Listen to John Chambers, former Cisco CEO and current leader of JC2 Ventures, talk with Scott about his career, book and new venture on WGN. John has been innovating tech since the ‘80s. He spent 25-plus years serving as the CEO, chairman and chairman emeritus of the company he helped found, Cisco. Then he went on to found JC2 Ventures, the culmination of his experience honing the cutting edge of the last quarter century of tech. Needless to say, John did exactly what he set out to do by asking us that question. As he always does, he pushed us to be our best.

This episode of Inside the ICE House offers SLICE Uncut, the extended conversation between NYSE Executive Vice Chairman Betty Liu and John Chambers, Founder & CEO of JC2 Ventures and Chairmen Emeritus of Cisco. John talks about his career, his VC firm, and his vision to create jobs as AI and digitization replace traditional work. Slice is a collaboration between ICE and Cheddar that uncovers the truth of what entrepreneurs, disruptors and brands are doing to change our way of life, and our future.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

In today’s chat, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin speak with John Chambers, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at JC2 Ventures, and Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Cisco, and two of his guests: Mike Fong, Founder and CEO at Privoro, and Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO at Pindrop. Together, the group discusses their role during RSA Conference, how corporations can balance security innovation with security operations, and the opportunity and impact that new ventures can have on society. “I’ve seen every movie there is to see; every mistake there is to make." ~John Chambers We all agreed that there’s way too much stuff for corporations to look at when it comes to options for solving their cybersecurity challenges; there are too many choices to select from. To this end, we discuss how the market and corporations can balance security innovation with security operation. The group also looks at how they see innovation playing a role in addressing the challenges we face in society. Are we adequately using technology to resolve the problems for the user? Are we doing it in a way that also educates and empowers the user? John also broadens this point by discussing the challenges we face with reaching the whole of society when the bulk of the innovations tend to take place on the West and East coasts of the United States. And, of course, John shares with us what he plans to discuss with Diane Brady during their RSA Conference Keynote — Connecting the Dots for the Future — on Thursday, March 7th from 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM in Moscone West. All our RSA Conference coverage, including these chats on the road, is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors. We’d like to thank edgescan, Bugcrowd, STEALTHbits, Devo, Onapsis, and Nintex for their support and encourage you to have a look at their directory listing on ITSPmagazine to see how they can help you with your risk, security and compliance programs. Edgescan: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/edgescan Bugcrowd: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/bugcrowd STEALTHbits: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/stealthbits Devo: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/devo Onapsis: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/onapsis Nintex: www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/nintex For more Chats on the Road to RSA Conference 2019, please visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/itsp-chronicles/chats-on-the-road-to-rsa-conference-2019-san-francisco

John Chambers, Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and former CEO and Chairman of Cisco Systems, joins host Mike Useem to discuss his book Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World, in which he shares the management, leadership and business principles that brought him and his teams unmatched success for decades on Leadership in Action. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Chambers is a legendary figure in Silicon Valley. Chambers served as CEO, Chairman and Executive Chairman at Cisco Systems turning a simple router company into a backbone of the Internet. He has been a trusted advisor to presidents and politicians on both sides of the aisle and earned the first-ever Clinton Global Citizen Award for Corporate Citizenship. As founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, Chambers is now investing time and money into the next generation of tech leaders, helping innovative startups from around the world grow and scale their businesses by navigating and accelerating market transitions. JC2 Ventures has a mission to better society by driving innovation, jobs, economic prosperity, gender diversity, inclusion and success. His new book Connecting The Dots:Lessons For Leadership In A Startup World is a must read for anyone looking for leadership lessons! http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  Pure Spectrum CBD 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://www.purespectrumcbd.com/?ref=227 GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt   https://www.jc2ventures.com/ https://twitter.com/JohnTChambers https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchambersjc/   https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 https://www.instagram.com/whatgotyoutherepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/   Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

You know that John Chambers has been a CEO. After all, he spent more than 25 years at Cisco, helping grow the company from $70 million when he joined in 1991, to $1.2 billion when he became CEO in 1995, to $47 billion when he stepped down as CEO in 2015.What you may not know is that Chambers is also – perhaps foremost – a teacher. In fact, it’s a big part of what he does now as founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, which describes itself as “mentors of digital innovation, who coach each company on their journey, using our experiences to help them see around corners, accelerate markets, and create entirely new ones.”  Teaching is also a big part of what he’s put in his new book, “Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World.”Now don’t get the impression that Chambers thinks he knows it all. He makes clear – in the book and in our conversation – that he’s always learning. Always asking questions. Always trying to discover what’s next.That spirit and energy come across in reading his words – a playbook of his unique strategies for winning in a digital world –and they came across when I talked with him. I’d never met Chambers before. I really enjoyed the conversation. I learned a lot, and I think you will, too.

Longtime Cisco CEO John Chambers and co-author Diane Brady on the lessons learned from growing a once-sleepy Internet-equipment maker into a 75,000-employee multinational. Their book is Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World. Chambers now runs venture capital firm JC2 Ventures.