Did your CRM promise a utopia but delivered a fancy Rolodex with a UX degree? Join Pete and Kat as they bravely poke the sacred cow of CRM and ask the tough questions like: ❓ Why does your telco need seven days and a séance to fix your modem? ❓ Why does your virtual agent sound like a confused intern filling out a colour chart? ❓ And why does it still take 5.2 days to solve a problem that should take 30 minutes? It’s the CRM roast you didn’t know you needed - with real data, real frustration, an...
Jul 15, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle podcast, Kat Finch sits down with Alex Hunter — global brand expert and former Global Head of Digital at Virgin Group — for a fast-paced, deeply insightful conversation on customer experience, AI, and why brand trust still matters more than ever. Drawing on stories from his time launching Virgin America to helping brands today navigate generative AI, Alex urges businesses to start with the problem , not the platform. He explores how AI can be us...
Jul 14, 2025•14 min
ServiceNow University and Jayney Howson - Unlocking Talent Transformation In this episode of the podcast, host Bobby Brill interviews Jayney Howson, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Learning and Development at ServiceNow. They delve into the exciting world of ServiceNow University, a platform dedicated to talent transformation through innovative learning and development strategies. Jayney shares her journey from marketing to tech sales leadership and how she is now driving change in corpora...
Jul 02, 2025•18 min
PSA for anyone still thinking transformation = tech upgrade: You’re doing it wrong! Join Pete and Kat as they kick off The Change Agents Podcast with a spicy convo on why people are the real engine of transformation. From HR to the help desk, they're putting the human back in the digital. Expect: 👩💻 A reality check on tech-led change 🧠 Why understanding the why matters 🤝 Leadership lessons in trust, transparency, and co-design 🧯 A light roasting of change theatre (yes, we're looking at you...
Jul 02, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! We are delighted to be joined by the Senior Director of Community and Developer Relations at ServiceNow, Mark Obee, to dive deep into the series of CreatorCon events happening all over India in the next week. What is it like hosting these behind the scenes? What curriculum and exhibits can guests expect to experience? What did the team take away from doing this all last year? Learn all of that and more in today's episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 00...
Jul 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 120
Dive into the world of AI with special guests, Perouz Taslakian and Orlando Marquez, past winners of the NOW AI Conference. In this engaging episode, they share their unique journeys into AI, from Perouz's transition from theoretical computer science to AI in the industry, to Orlando's early fascination with AI systems and his work on integrating AI into ServiceNow's Flow Designer. They discuss the importance of crafting presentations that resonate with a diverse audience, balancing technical de...
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! In this exciting episode, host, Lauren McManamon, sits down with ServiceNow's Deepanshu Madan and Patrick Wilson to dive into the most earth-shattering announcement from K25: Build Agents. How will these AI-powered masters of platform development revolutionize the pro-coders of today? Tune in and find out! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 03:03 What ARE Build Agents? 07:37 How Do Build Agents Relate to AI Agents? 11:25 What...
Jun 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 119
Get a glimpse into the future of data analytics and insights with InsightBench, a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and strategic business intelligence. InsightBench is a pioneering benchmark specifically designed for evaluating AI models on their proficiency in conducting end-to-end data analytics. Also on this episode is an introduction to AgentPoirot, an LLM-powered autonomous business analytics agent that can skillfully navigate InsightBench’s complex datascape. Not only can Ag...
May 28, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of agentic AI frameworks on IT operations and AIOps with Rani Tzur, Director Product Management. Discover how agentic AI can enhance decision-making, automate tasks, and improve efficiency in IT management during issue triaging and investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2025•17 min
Dive into the world of ServiceNow UX Research and product development with Jessie Livingston, Tricia Wilson, and Molly Bowman as they unveil the secrets behind crafting user-centric features. In this engaging podcast episode, Tricia Wilson shares insights from her research on process mining, revealing how the team transformed a tool that often failed and frustrated users into a powerful solution for optimizing business processes. Molly Bowman then discusses the challenges and triumphs of creatin...
May 14, 2025•34 min
Break Point is BACK, BABY! 😎 And in honor of Break Point's triumphant return, we are joined by not one, but TWO of our newest Developer Advocates: Travis Toulson and Allen Andreas. Join us as we cover everything from fun stories about our past developer blunders to what you can anticipate at Knowledge25. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Where We've Been 02:10 Meet Our Newest Advocates! 06:37 Why Did Travis and Allen Want to Become Advocates? 09:30 What Are the Biggest Surprises About Working F...
Apr 30, 2025•50 min•Ep. 118
Immerse yourself in the realm of generative AI alongside ServiceNow's Spark team, where innovation converges with state-of-the-art technology. Host Bobby Brill engages Eduardo Nauiack and Dan Durller in a conversation about their journey of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, especially for flagship events like Knowledge and Craft Summit. Learn how Midjourney and other innovative tools have streamlined their processes, enabling the creation of bespoke, high-caliber visuals in a fraction...
Apr 30, 2025•15 min
Join Usman Sindhu as he sits down with Accenture's Bryan Locke to discuss the evolution of AIOps, the role of Generative AI in IT operations, and how Accenture is optimizing observability, automation, and cost efficiency for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025•17 min
In this episode of ServiceNow's Now Insights podcast, host Bobby Brill delves into the realm of usability and accessibility in enterprise software with special guests Aileen Hackett, Director of Product Management for Accessibility at ServiceNow, and Pratik Contractor, Senior Manager of Product Management for Accessibility and Platform Experience. The conversation covers the importance of integrating usability and accessibility, highlights innovative features like dark mode and keyboard shortcut...
Apr 09, 2025•25 min
In this episode, we dive into RaptorDB with Will Johnson, VP of Data Platform Engineering at ServiceNow. Will shares his background and elaborates on RaptorDB's role in optimizing ServiceNow's data platform, including its unique hybrid transactional and analytical processing (HTAP) capabilities. The episode also covers the rollout process, customer feedback, and future directions for scaling and improving RaptorDB. Guest - Will Johnson, VP of Data Platform Engineering at ServiceNow Host - Bobby ...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Usman Sindhu and Ram Devanathan unpack the power of GenAI-driven automation, explaining how AI can analyze historical incidents, cluster issues, and recommend optimized resolution workflows. Learn how enterprises are using AI-powered Learning-Enhanced Automation Playbooks (LEAP) to accelerate self-healing IT at scale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2025•16 min
In this episode of the ServiceNow UK & I Executive Circle Podcast , host Kat Finch sits down with Rob Barnes, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at ASDA, for an insightful conversation about the retailer's ambitious digital transformation journey. Rob shares his experience transitioning from consultancy at Accenture to in-house roles at Marks & Spencer and ASDA, highlighting key lessons from both worlds. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at ASDA’s large-scale technology overhaul fol...
Mar 21, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we explore how ServiceNow’s Agentic AI / AI Agent framework is revolutionizing enterprise workflows. Joined by Victor Chen, Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow, we dive into how AI agents leverage data, workflows, and automation to drive efficiency and productivity at scale. Lern more on https://www.servicenow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025•16 min
Listen to this episode to learn about digital accessibility and compliance from ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver. She joins host Bobby Brill and they discuss conformance, legislation, and global standards in a clear and engaging way. You'll learn that accessibility is more than just following the rules. It's about making it easier for everyone, including people with disabilities, to use websites. They’ll also explain the importance of designing inclusi...
Mar 12, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we interview Tony Colon, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Product Customer Excellence at ServiceNow. Tony holds a Computer Science degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master’s Degree from MIT Sloan and with over 20 years of experience, he has driven customer success and innovation, building four $100 million businesses at industry giants like Salesforce and Cisco. Tony champions diversity, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, embodying his motto: "Always be le...
Mar 04, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode, we'll discuss the practical applications of Agentic AI in IT operations. You will learn how various observability AI agents can interact to solve specific use cases. Reach out to us if you have questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2025•13 min
In this episode, ServiceNow’s multimedia team—Dana Haines, Macy Douglas, and Bobby Brill—discuss the process of creating high-quality video content for the company’s documentation site and YouTube channel. They explain how they use AI-powered tools like Gemini, Writer, and Well Said Labs to streamline their workflows and maintain a consistent tone and style across their videos. The team also reveals their ambitious goal of producing over 400 pieces of video content this year, including tutorials...
Feb 26, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Bobby Brill is joined by ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver and Accessibility Lead, Tony Morales to discuss accessibility at ServiceNow. They explore the concept of accessibility and its relationship to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Alaina shares her perspective on promoting accessibility to customers and the significance of customer engagement. Tony delves into internal accessibility initiatives and the advantages of having an acces...
Feb 12, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we interview Dan Grady, Director of Product Management, Process Mining at ServiceNow, and Damian Pascale, Senior Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow. Both guests bring over 25 years of experience in technology and have been instrumental in driving process mining innovations at ServiceNow. Dan and Damian break down how process mining provides businesses with deep visibility into workflows, helping them identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities. The ...
Feb 11, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this thought-provoking conversation, Roberto Bacci, Ryan Dux, and Midam Kim discuss why the humanities are more important than ever in the age of AI. They explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation. The conversation also highlights the role of the humanities in improving the capabilities of AI, making it more human-friendly, trustworthy, and responsible. Our guests share their insights on the skills required to transition from the humanities to technology, emphasi...
Jan 29, 2025•33 min
In today’s solo-Lauren episode of Break Point, we will be diving into the hottest topic on the market - Agentic AI - specifically what it is, how it's being utilized on the ServiceNow platform, and why this is such a big deal for developers! Topics 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 04:21 What Is Agentic AI? 09:23 What Will Agentic AI on ServiceNow Look Like? 12:23 Why Agentic AI is Not Any Old Just a Tech Trend 15:47 Conclusion & Outro Links Donate to the California Fire Foundation AI Agents...
Jan 24, 2025•19 min•Ep. 117
In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast, we speak with Dr. Laurence Ampofo, Practice Lead of Vodafone’s AI Transformation Office. Ampofo discusses the telco giant’s bold approach to integrating AI into its operations and customer experiences, highlighting initiatives like "TOBi," the AI-powered super-agent, which is enhancing customer service and internal workflows. The conversation delves into how generative AI is revolutionising connectivity and productivity while addressing...
Jan 13, 2025•30 min
In the fourth and final episode of our mini-series, Adam Spearing, Head of AI Innovation for EMEA at ServiceNow, explores the transformative potential of agentic AI. Adam breaks down the concept of AI systems communicating and collaborating, enabling organisations to move from reactive operations to predictive, streamlined processes. Highlighting real-world applications, Adam discusses how agentic AI and tools like Knowledge Graphs can personalise employee experiences, optimise resource allocati...
Jan 13, 2025•17 min
In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast, host Kat Finch delves into the world of digital innovation with Paul Mukherjee, CTO of Defra. Since joining in early 2024, Mukherjee has been steering the digital transformation of the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing challenges like legacy systems and data silos while seizing opportunities presented by AI and technology. Mukherjee shares Defra’s AI strategy, highlighting its potential in areas like custom...
Jan 13, 2025•26 min
In this episode of our podcast mini-series, we explore the transformational potential of generative AI. Adam Spearing, Head of AI Innovation at ServiceNow, shares his insights on why AI must be a board-level priority, how to balance short-term wins with long-term strategy, and the critical role of governance and ethics in successful AI adoption. Highlighting the importance of an AI operating model, Adam explains how organisations can leverage a portfolio of AI tools to drive efficiencies across ...
Jan 13, 2025•9 min
