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The journey will be transformative, as we’ll learn how to become modern leaders by embracing complexity and thriving with it.
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In this engaging episode of Engines of Creation, we welcome Steven Puri, the founder of Sukha, who brings a unique blend of experience from both the film industry and technology. Steven shares his fascinating journey from being a software engineer to becoming a senior executive in motion picture studios, and now leveraging that interdisciplinary knowledge to develop AI-driven solutions. We dive into the concept of anti-disciplinarity, exploring how crossing boundaries between fields can unlock c...
In this insightful episode of Engines of Creation, we welcome Nick, a seasoned designer and consultant based in San Francisco, as he shares his unique perspective on the intersection of design, technology, and the evolving landscape of AI. With over two decades of experience, Nick reflects on his journey from the early days of the internet to the present, emphasizing the importance of craft in design and the role it plays in navigating complexity. We explore the relevance of traditional design p...
These show notes were generated by Headliner AI. If you enjoy them please tell other podcasters by giving a shoutout to https://headliner.app in your episode ✨ --- 💬 Show Notes In this captivating episode of Engines of Creation, we engage with Sergio, a seasoned Chief Technology Officer, as he shares his journey from engineer to technology leader. With a rich background in programming, Sergio reflects on his evolution in the tech landscape, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving and the ...
In this thought-provoking episode of Engines of Creation, we sit down with Denanis Curry, the CTO of Talk Talk, to explore the intricate relationship between technology, data, and the complexities of modern business. With a wealth of experience in the tech industry, Denanis shares his insights on how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on organizations. We dive into the challenges of managing complexity within a technology-driven environment, discussing the impor...
In this thought-provoking episode of Engines of Creation, we sit down with Andrea Ridi, CEO of ScaleUp Labs, an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist, to explore the intricate world of start-up creation and venture capital. With a background in physics and a wealth of experience in building successful start-ups, Andrea shares his unique perspective on the challenges and complexities of the venture capital landscape. We dive deep into the venture capital model, discussing its inherent ...
In this engaging episode of Engines of Creation, we welcome Gurpreet Muctor, the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Westminster City Council, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of driving innovation in local government. With a rich history in technology and data transformation across various industries, Gurpreet shares his insights into the unique landscape of public sector innovation. We explore the complexities of implementing smart city initiatives, focusing on how local authoritie...
In this enlightening episode of Engines of Creation, we welcome Erez Tocker, the CEO of Trinity College London, to explore the dynamic world of education and innovation. With a rich background spanning law, education, and leadership roles in various organisations, Erez shares his journey from a career in law to leading one of the oldest exam boards in the world. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of fostering innovation within organisations of different sizes, from agile startups to ...
In this captivating episode, we delve into the intricacies of democratic innovation with Claudia Chwalisz, founder and CEO of Democracy Next. Claudia's organization is pioneering a global platform aimed at transforming governance by incorporating principles of sortition and deliberation, not just in government, but across various institutions like schools, universities, and workplaces. We discuss the importance of moving away from the oversimplification of complex issues, a prevalent problem in ...
Hello everybody, Welcome to Engines of Creation podcast, I’m your host, Christian Mastrodonato. In this podcast I bring together my knowledge in complex systems. with my experience in leading technology innovation and new product development, to explore how successful products, organizations and ideas emerge. Greetings from the Italian Maritime Alps, apologies if you may hear in the background the sounds of fresh water springs or birds singing, but while working on an incredible line up of inter...
In this thought-provoking episode, we venture beyond the typical paths of our podcast with Aki Jarvinen, a technologist and designer who brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology, ethics, philosophy and spirituality. Aki's rich background spans game design, interactive media, and immersive technologies, and he shares his journey from Finland to the UK, weaving in his philosophical musings along the way. Aki introduces his newsletter, "Unexamined Technologies," inspired by Soc...
This is a special episode, since it is Engines of Creation birthday, one year ago we started this interesting journey and I have to thank all of you for listening and supporting this project. Please don’t forget to like, follow and share our Episodes to help this podcast grow. As you know innovation is a recurrent topic of this podcast, and to celebrate the birthday properly I decided to invite a real Chief Innovation Officer, so today we delve into the innovative mind of Karsten Lambai Lumbye J...
Last time I promised you and Episode in February, and I just about missed the target, but I’m sure this insightful episode is worth the wait, as we delve into the multifaceted world of AI with an extraordinary guest, Ricardo Baeza-Yates, whose extensive background in computer science and research sets the stage for a deep dive into the ethical and practical dimensions of artificial intelligence. Among many things Ricardo has been VP of Research at Yahoo! Labs, he wrote one of the most influentia...
I’m so happy to come back with a great new conversation, in this episode we are going to meet Bruce Sinclair, a seasoned expert in digital transformation, who will unveil a wealth of knowledge and practical wisdom in navigating the complexities of modern business. With a background in IoT and private equity investments, Bruce brings a unique perspective to the discussion, emphasizing the pivotal role of business imagination in driving successful digital transformations. As the founder of several...
There are lot of interesting interviews lined up, but life gets in the way, so they will be released in 2024, please subscribe to the channel to get them as soon as they are published. I thought it would be nice to drop some suggestions for reading and listenings during the Festive break. Here some books: Incerto Series by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The (Mi...
And now, for something completely different, as Monty Python would say, we are going to experiment with a different kind of episode: a book UnReview. I've been toying with this idea for quite some time. There are some books that have really helped me shape new ideas and better frame and link old ones. Although it would be great to discuss those books with the authors, I'm not always able to get in contact with them and have them on the podcast. On the other hand, simply giving you a simple revie...
In this episode we are meeting a wonderful guest, Luca Minudel, an expert agile practitioner who works at the forefront of novel methodologies to improve the way we work and create value. Luca worked in very interesting companies, as we’ll soon find out, but more importantly he is also a practitioner of Complexity Thinking and he wrote a very helpful book titled Living complexity, about how to manage and exploit Human complexity. Talking about the definition of complexity and human complexity, L...
In this episode we will delve into the interesting world of System Design, and we’ll do it with an incredible thinker like John Willshire, founder of Smithery and Professor of Innovation and Future Thinking at the Design School IED in Barcelona. Interestingly it seems that to work in System Design, you need to be an anti-disciplinarian, as suggested by Gianni Giacomelli in the last podcast episode, and John is clearly so, since our conversation spans from technology to poetry. We will start talk...
Host Cristian Mastrodonato interviews Gianni Giacomelli from the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, delving into augmented collective intelligence (ACI). They define ACI as groups manifesting superior intelligence through AI, distinct from AGI. The discussion covers practical applications, from enhancing operational innovation and managing weak social ties in remote work to designing organizations as "superminds." Examples in M&A, sales, and R&D illustrate how ACI can improve business outcomes, emphasizing the role of anti-disciplinary, T-shaped leaders in fostering connected, collaborative environments.
In this episode we are meeting Aleksander Poniewierski, Aleksander is partner in EY and he leads the consulting practise for Digital and Emerging technologies, not only he brings a huge breadth of experience in implementing new innovative solutions, but he managed to condense all this knowledge in a very interesting book title Speed No limits in the digital era, which will be the center of our conversation. I’ll leave a link to the book in the podcast description. Our conversation will be greatl...
In this episode we are going to meet Luca Dellanna, an expert in people and operations management, and one of my favourite contemporary authors, who can cover extremely complex topics alway providing clear and practical examples to relate them to our daily experience, as you will soon find out. In this conversation we will mainly discuss about 2 of his books, which cover topics strictly related to the field of complexity. One book is titled Ergodicity, and it explains very clearly how this Stati...
In this episode, web pioneer Kevin Marks traces the evolution of digital innovation, highlighting how technologies progress from novel ideas to standardized commodities through abstraction layers, exemplified by audio/video development. He delves into the challenges and successes of open models like microformats and open source in fostering distributed governance against monopolization, and reflects on the broader trends shaping the industry beyond Moore's Law. Marks also shares insights on the essential qualities of leadership in today's dynamic technological landscape.
For the second episode of the podcast we are going to meet a very special person, Sudha Jamthe, as you will hear from her own introduction, she is a true innovator, and she is an inspiration for me as a true leader who appreciates and embraces complexity, in particular with her passion for communicating complex business and technology topics in engaging and effective ways. We are going to discover with her what are the patterns that enable innovation, and how a data driven approach can unlock th...
Change is at the core of everything, that's what I've learnt from the experience of all the people I've interacted with and that managed to become successful. If we really understand it and we can change our beliefs according to this fundamental assumption, the way we work can completely change.
Through Engines of Creation episodes, we will understand the culture, the mindset, and the ways to identify and manage complexity in evolving businesses and organisations. We’ll explain how, by creating the right conditions for the individuals and the teams, innovation and creation emerge naturally and spontaneously.
Feb 08, 2023•2 min
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