Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) podcast

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Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs.

Episodes

Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox on Compassionate and Purposeful Leadership

666: In this interview, Pres. Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico and President of Centro Fox, covers the topic of leadership and the key traits that determine a successful leader. He starts by giving a thumbnail sketch of the state of politics currently in Mexico and other Latin American countries and describes the evolution that Mexico has undergone to become a hub for technology and talent in the global economy. Pres. Fox also shares his perspective on the current war in Ukraine and why l...

May 26, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Autodesk CIO Prakash Kota on Becoming a People-Focused Enterprise

665: In this interview, Prakash Kota, SVP and Chief Information Officer of Autodesk, covers the topic of Autodesk’s transformation into a customer-centric organization with a focus on people and processes. Prakash provides an overview of Autodesk’s business, his purview as CIO, and what the migration towards customer-centricity has looked like. He describes the way his role as an IT leader and consumer of cloud services and prepared him for the transformation at Autodesk as well as how his vario...

May 23, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Unum Group CIO & CDO Puneet Bhasin on the Combination of Operations & Technology

664: In this interview, Puneet Bhasin; EVP, Global CIO, and CDO of Unum Group; discusses the combination of business operations and technology in his career. Puneet begins with an overview of Unum Group and his purview as both CIO and CDO. He talks about the skill sets he looks for in talent when building his team and how they contribute to the company’s focus on creating value through platforms in addition to other areas of innovation at Unum. Puneet also shares his career experience in both op...

May 19, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast

CTO Dan Blanchard of IHG on Using Digital Channels to Build a Resilient Business Model

663: In this interview, Dan Blanchard, SVP and Chief Technology Officer of IHG, covers the topic of leveraging digital channels to build a resilient business model. Dan begins with an overview of IHG, the company’s differentiating factors in the hospitality space, and his purview as CTO. He recalls the nimble strategy the company adopted during the early stages of the pandemic and how he focused on new digital channels as well as transitioning towards next-generation capabilities through an art-...

May 16, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast

General Catalyst Managing Partner Hemant Taneja on Intended Consequences of Investments

662: In this interview, we discuss the thesis behind Unscaled and how companies need to be intentional about scaling their businesses. Hemant emphasizes the importance of integrating General Catalyst's values in the companies he grows and looking at long-term consequences of these investments. He also gives his perspective on social good businesses and how artificial intelligence can be used to measure consequences of investment decisions. Finally, we discuss how Hemant’s approach to investing h...

May 12, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How Data & Digital Capabilities are Shaping the Future of Work with Raytheon and JLL Executives

661: In this interview, we feature a conversation from our most recent Metis Strategy Digital Symposium on the topic of how data and digital capabilities are shaping the future of work with Vince Campisi, the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Services and Chief Digital Officer of Raytheon Technologies, and Edward Wagoner, the Chief Information Officer of JLL. The conversation was moderated by Metis Strategy’s Co-Head of Research, Media, and Executive Networks Steven Norton. Edward discusses th...

May 09, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Levi Strauss & Co. CIO Chris Clark on Data- and AI-Driven Decision Making

660: In this interview, Chris Clark, SVP & Chief Information Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., discusses the many facets of the company’s digital transformation. Chris talks about how he harnesses trends in digital innovation to create a competitive advantage and how he creates a curriculum that aims to upskill talent in both business and technology. He also shares the strategic imperatives LS & Co. is focused on in the years ahead, how the company’s data strategy has evolved, and the role the Eure...

May 05, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How Talent and Culture Enable Enterprise Agility with Inspire Brands and Novant Health

659: In this interview, we feature a panel discussion with Raghu Sagi, Chief Information Officer of Inspire Brands, and Onyeka Nchege, Chief Information Officer of Novant Health, on the topic of how talent and culture enable enterprise agility. Both Raghu and Onyeka share remarkable stories of how the culture of their respective companies takes inspiration from constituents and members of their ecosystems, bringing the company values closer to the customers they serve. Onyeka discusses how these...

May 02, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Land O’Lakes CTO Teddy Bekele on Bridging the Digital Divide

658: In this interview, Teddy Bekele, CTO of Land O’Lakes, covers the digital transformation undergoing in the farm-to-fork agriculture supply chain. He begins with an overview of the cooperative and the two sides to his purview in traditional IT and digital transformation. Teddy discusses the process his team uses to foster innovation, bring actionable insights to farmers, and bridging the digital divide in agriculture. Finally, Teddy recounts his experience as a technologist as a part of the A...

Apr 28, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast