A staggering 1.5 billion people all over the world are actively trying to learn English as an additional language, which can be difficult without access to a regular conversation partner. Enter Sameer Shariff , Co-founder and CEO of Cambly , a networking platform that allows students from around the globe to interact with English-speaking tutors. Hear Sameer describe the innovative technology behind the app and how its simple, fun design positions students for success. Tune in to learn: What is ...
Nov 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 438
Starting a new creative endeavor can often seem like a major gamble, but what if there existed a tool that helped creators minimize their entrepreneurial risk? Mahesh Guruswamy is the CTO of Kajabi , a multifaceted online business platform designed to help entrepreneurs, experts and influencers succeed. Tune in to learn the approach to innovation at the company, and how Mahesh and his engineering team have effectively scaled the platform during a time of major growth. Tune in to learn: About Kaj...
Nov 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 437
According to a 2018 survey , 40% of first-time homebuyers considered purchasing a home to be the most stressful event in modern life. But does it have to be that way? Regis Hadiaris is the VP of Product Strategy at Rocket Central , a hub of companies that includes America’s largest mortgage lender, Rocket Mortgage. Tune in to hear how his team is using data-driven innovation to try to make the home buying process as fast, simple, and stress-free as possible. Tune in to learn: Rocket Central’s em...
Nov 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 436
How can small businesses find success with funding? Prashant Fuloria , CEO of Fundbox , shares his insights on how short periods of reliable funding can boost capital and keep small business owners focused on their crafts. Tune in to learn more about Fundbox’s data innovation and how building customer relationships can help customer retention. Tune in to learn: What Fundbox is and how it helps small businesses (1:40) How Fundbox creates strategies to help solve funding problems (15:20) About Fun...
Nov 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 433
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap might seem like a problem for established tech professionals to solve, but a technical background isn’t even necessary to join the cause. On this episode, we continue our “Cybersecurity” series with guests Melonia da Gama , Director of Marketing at Fortinet’s NSE Training Institute, and Lynn Simons , Senior Director of Security Awareness and Engagement at Salesforce . Hear these two champions of cyber education discuss why a diverse talent pool and a bit of d...
Oct 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 435
The need for cybersecurity has never been more apparent than in today’s growing digital world. But are there enough skilled cyber workers to keep up with rising demand? On this episode, Gill Thomas , Director of the Engagement, Capacity & Resilience Program at the Global Cyber Alliance and Seán Doyle , Lead at the World Economic Forum ’s Centre for Cybersecurity, share how an innovative instructional program is providing people with the skills to help address the global cybersecurity worker shor...
Oct 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 434
How is automation creating more jobs in the workplace? Jeff Burnstein , President of A3 , claims that by using automation to function alongside workers, it can create more jobs for the market and allow workers more time for important tasks. Listen to the episode to hear more about Jeff’s perspective on how automation can transform the job market. Tune in to learn: What is A3 and how does it supports the industry (1:20) How A3 educates companies on automation (7:45) About the Automate Show (18:00...
Oct 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 432
As companies rely more heavily on analytics to draw insights, how can they be sure that they’re truly getting the most out of their data? Dr. Yu Xu is the CEO of TigerGraph , a graph analytics software company that created the industry’s first distributed native graph database. Tune in to hear Dr. Xu explain the development process behind this revolutionary technology and why it is reshaping the way businesses approach, analyze, and act upon their data. Tune in to learn: What a native parallel g...
Oct 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 431
If automation technology has the ability to revolutionize the way businesses operate, then what’s keeping so many from adopting it? Today, we are joined by two top minds from the world’s leading CRM platform Salesforce : Joyce Paul , Director of Research & Insights, and Shalini Mayor , Senior Director of Enterprise Automation. Tune in to hear Joyce and Shalini discuss how Salesforce is collaborating with its customers to make automation implementation faster, easier, and more personalized than e...
Oct 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 430
Adding features to existing software often requires a great deal of hard work, but simplification can be an even more difficult process. Clate Mask is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keap , a CRM and sales and marketing automation platform focused on small business needs. On this episode, Clate speaks candidly about the company’s early days, which boasted a powerful but complex automation tool, and the challenges he and his team overcame in order to make the platform more accessible. Tune in to learn:...
Oct 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 429
Businesses often rely on data to provide them with useful insights about the “what” — what is working and what isn’t. But is there a way to uncover the “why”? Jigar Desai is the SVP of Engineering at Sisu , a data intelligence engine that uses automated analytics to determine why certain KPI changes occur. On this episode, Jigar explains the revolutionary technology behind the Sisu engine, what its implementation process involves, and how this very podcast could benefit from its use. Tune in to ...
Oct 06, 2022•39 min•Ep. 428
Data center maintenance requires an intricate balance of automation, integration, supply management, and equipment knowledge. Without an optimized approach, the risk of extended resolution times looms large. On this episode of IT Visionaries, we welcome Michael Cantor , CIO of Park Place Technologies for a discussion of how his company streamlines these processes to support an ever-growing slate of platforms and hardware, alongside some thoughts on the future of optimized data management. Tune i...
Oct 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 427
While credit cards have made the payment process considerably easier for users over the years, the systems that support those transactions are more complex than one might expect. Randy Kern is the CTO of the modern card issuing and payment processing platform Marqeta . On this episode, Randy offers a deep dive into the evolution of card payment technology and tells us how Marqeta is transforming the payment landscape. Tune in to learn: About Marqeta and its customers (2:00) About the modernizati...
Sep 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 426
How have digital consultancies continued to evolve in the modern business landscape? Jenny Koehler , Strategic Growth & Business Development Leader at PwC , and Patty Cheung , VP of Alliances & Channels (Americas) at MuleSoft believe that lasting customer connections come from truly listening to customers’ unique problems and updating tech systems to better support their processes. Listen in to hear more about their thoughts on investing and modernizing software to encourage growth and customer ...
Sep 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 425
How can CIOs drive successful digital transformation within their organizations? Isaac Sacolick , author and President of StarCIO , shares his expert advice based on his experience in digital transformation consulting, as well as ideas from his new book Digital Trailblazer. Tune in to hear his insights into the market and his tips for CIOs. Tune in to learn: Isaac’s Career Evolution (02:45) Isaac’s Insights into the Market (05:01) What CIOs Should Be Thinking About (10:13) Will Doing Nothing Lea...
Sep 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 424
Watching Salesforce Trailblazers work under pressure to craft customer low-code solutions for Pacific Clinics is inspiring and even brought tears to the eyes of Eleanor Castillo Sumi , the SVP of Strategy, Innovation, and Growth. As a nonprofit, Pacific Clinics faces unique challenges integrating systems with disparate government entities, and CFO Jason Gurahoo can account for the powerful changes these solutions are bringing to the organization. Tune in for a special BTS of how the Legends of L...
Sep 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 423
Software itself is constantly being updated, but are some conventional approaches used by tech leaders also in need of an upgrade? David Heinemeier Hansson is the Co-owner & CTO of the software company 37signals , producer of the successful web services Basecamp and HEY. On this episode, David explains the forward-thinking methodologies that his company has successfully implemented, like championing prospective customers rather than current ones, enforcing a short six-week planning cycle, and pl...
Sep 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 422
How fast can data be collected and used in current business models? Evan Kaplan , CEO of InfluxData, claims that in the era of smart products, an autonomous system can utilize data collected every millisecond for instant responses. Listen in to learn more about how collecting instant data can provide better service for products and create loyalty with customers. Tune in to learn: What InfluxData does (01:12) Monitoring data to build real-time responses (08:39) How quickly data is being recorded ...
Sep 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 421
What is Indoor Intelligence? How can Indoor Intelligence data be used to improve the customer and employee experience? Nadir Ali , CEO of Inpixon , shares practical applications and case studies, as well as his thoughts on future implementations with augmented reality and the metaverse. Tune in to hear the impacts Indoor Intelligence can have on security, and even employee retention. Tune in to learn: How Businesses are Leveraging This Data to Solve Problems (05:36) What the Data Shows About Pos...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 420
Where do some of the most successful tech leaders in the world turn to for sound advice? Prashant Kelker is the Chief Strategy Officer and a Lead Partner at ISG , a multinational technology research and advisory firm that consults an astounding 80 companies in the Fortune 100. Tune in to hear the fascinating details about ISG’s advisory process and why Prashant calls the firm “the industry’s best-kept secret.” Tune in to learn: What sets ISG apart from other consulting firms? (3:00) How does ISG...
Sep 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 419
Edge computing has a lot to offer enterprises in terms of cost savings, increased efficiency, and all manner of other positive benefits that Justin Boitano is excited about. As the VP of EGX at NVIDIA , he and his team help enterprises drive incredible efficiencies, training models, and implementing a strategy that includes a low cost time to value. Tune in for some practical examples and case studies of what edge computing can really do for the future of technology. Tune in to learn: How NVIDIA...
Sep 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 418
Everybody loves saving time and money, which are natural results of automation. There can be fear around automation and it taking jobs away, however, the truth is that automation can make jobs more meaningful by reserving people’s time for tasks requiring good judgment. Today our return guest, automation expert, and CIO of Autodesk , Prakash Kota , sheds light on what automation is unlocking for an improved employee and customer experience across the spectrum of product innovation. From increasi...
Aug 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 417
From telephone lines to the cloud, the human impulse to connect has long been a powerful driver of innovation. But how is the rapid advancement of automation technology changing the way we communicate? Continuing our “Automation” series, we welcome Savinay Berry , EVP of Product and Engineering at the cloud communications provider Vonage . Tune in to hear eye-opening insights from an industry leader who’s at the cutting edge of communications technology. Tune in to learn: A brief history of Vona...
Aug 25, 2022•42 min•Ep. 416
Are the antiquated systems at your business holding it back from its full potential? Today’s the day to automate! On this episode, we kick off our “Automation” series with guests John Kucera , SVP of Product Management at Salesforce , and Matt McLarty , Global Field CTO & VP of the Digital Transformation Office at Salesforce’s integration platform MuleSoft . John and Matt join us to discuss how system automation is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and which arenas outside of the tech ind...
Aug 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 415
The constant need to re-share your health history with each new healthcare provider you encounter is frustrating and, unfortunately, all too common. It leads to wasted time, inaccuracies, and lost opportunities. Finding a way to improve archaic hospital and physician healthcare record systems takes someone who’s been on the other side — in the physician’s shoes. Rimidi , a clinical management platform software company, offers a solution that brings physicians’ perspectives to bear. Tune in to he...
Aug 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 414
Are commonly accepted cybersecurity strategies even helpful? Corey White , Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of the cybersecurity-as-a-service company Cyvatar , claims typical techniques don’t truly mitigate security threats. Listen in to learn about Corey’s ideas for an updated cybersecurity strategy and his thoughts on optimizing continuous protection for companies. Tune in to learn: About alert fatigue in cybersecurity (08:27) Corey’s comparison of home security and penetration testing ...
Aug 16, 2022•39 min•Ep. 413
What drives a company toward winning? Manjula Talreja , SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty , shares how the company has evolved into an “operations platform in a digital-first environment” to help businesses create positive experiences for its customers. Tune in to learn from Manjula about how PagerDuty’s “proactive” approach to support customers leads to wins internally and for the companies it serves. Tune in to learn: About PagerDuty and what the company does (00:30) Why driving cust...
Aug 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 412
On an international scale, is it possible to make hiring, contracting, and paying workers a more smooth and cohesive process? Yaron Lavi , CTO of Deel , claims it’s easier now than ever before with Deel. Also, tune in to hear how Yaron sets up his interview process to make great hires for his teams. Tune in to learn: What is Deel and how does the company improve the hiring process (02:04) How Yaron interviews engineers (13:02) How “put the customer first, ” according to Yaron, is more than busin...
Aug 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 411
Shy of having a crystal ball to predict the future, venture capitalists have to rely on other skills to determine what companies to fund. With a decade of experience, Insight Partners Managing Director Thomas Krane knows how to spot innovative startups that are bringing a significant value-add to the market. Just as importantly, he’s also looking for CEOs that understand the market value and how to make their product profitable. Learn more about the next generation of software VC! Tune in to lea...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 410
Does current media output alter the way consumers think about information? Dr. David Bray , a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center , explains that the media that people take in does change consumers’ thoughts. Tune in to learn how he suggests future tech can help improve people’s critical thinking skills. Tune in to learn: (07:11) About David’s viewpoint that technology must be seen as a “tool” (17:44) How to combat polarization (21:51) About the loss objectivity in news media (33:40) Davi...
Aug 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 409
