Making Data Simple

Making Data Simple

Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jul 24 2024

Learn about Digital Adoption Platforms and scale new heights (!) with Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe

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The episode features a conversation with Meg Gallagher, the director of sales at WalkMe. They discuss her background, the features of WalkMe, its application in the government sector, and insights on leadership. Meg shares her passion for rock climbing and enhancing digital services for citizens and students in state and local governments. WalkMe is a digital adoption platform that simplifies user experiences and increases engagement. It guides users through digital processes, making it easier for them to complete tasks effectively. The platform includes on-screen guidance, task automation, analytics, and insights. WalkMe aims to make technology approachable for end users in private sector organizations and government institutions. The new product SLED targets the government sector, helping organizations realize the potential of new technologies and improve efficiency. The episode also discusses insights on leadership and the importance of simplifying complex concepts.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jul 10 2024

Fortune 100 Clients with Clodah Daly, IBM Director of Account Technical Leaders. Stories, sound bites, charisma, and lies!

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This episode explores the role of account technical leaders in sales at IBM. It covers topics such as transitioning from technical roles to sales, problem-solving and building relationships in sales, leadership and balance in sales and technical roles, building trust and influence with clients, challenging clients and establishing credibility, the role of account technical leaders, and the importance of continuous learning and reinvention.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jul 03 2024

Part 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud. Everything inquiring minds want to know!

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This episode discusses key insights on cloud transformation, considerations for mainframe technology, hybrid multicloud environments, the importance of application platforms and multi-cloud architecture, the role of open source in cloud technology, driving innovation with hybrid by design, and embracing digital technology transformation. The episode highlights challenges, strategies, and trends in enterprise cloud adoption and provides valuable insights for technology leaders.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jun 26 2024

5 Truths on GenAI with IBM's Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures.

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This episode covers IBM's strategy planning season, their hybrid cloud and AI strategy, the impact of generative AI, the multi-model approach in AI, hybrid multicloud and governance, data quality and scaling with generative AI, scaling AI for value, and IBM's differentiation in AI.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jun 19 2024

Deep into Intelligent Systems and "Artificial General Intelligence" with Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai.

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This episode explores the journey of Peter Voss, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and his work in developing intelligent software. It delves into the advancements made by Aigo in chat technology and speech capabilities. The podcast also discusses the development of advanced conversational AI technology and the importance of cognitive architectures. Additionally, it explores the implementation of a hyper-personalized chatbot system and the goal of developing personalized AI assistants. Key insights include the company's approach to building ontologies for conversational AI and their aim to achieve artificial general intelligence. The guest shares insights on life extension and his experience with a calorie restriction diet.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jun 12 2024

Marketing : The Power of Scarcity with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Market MindShift, Marketing instructor for Grand Canyon University, Columbia Business School, and Wharton. "Trying to reach humans" through digital marketing.

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The episode explores the intersection of psychology and marketing, focusing on the influence of scarcity on consumer behavior. Mindy Weinstein, an expert in digital marketing with a background in psychology, discusses how understanding human behavior is crucial for effective marketing strategies. The guest highlights the power of scarcity as a motivator and its impact on decision-making. The episode also delves into the ethical use of scarcity in marketing and how companies can leverage it to create excitement and loyalty.

Making Data Simple

Wed Jun 05 2024

Inside AI-Powered Risk Decisioning: Insights from EVP of Provenir North America, Kathy Stares.

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The episode covers insights from Kathy Stairs, an executive vice president of North America for Provenir, discussing AI-powered risk decision software in banking. Topics include cold water swimming, data-driven decision making, AI and ML for loan default prediction, trends in banking, and financial wellness.

Making Data Simple

Wed May 29 2024

Emerging Tech, Ayal the Outlier, and no Fear! Part 2 with Ayal Steinberg, GM IBM Technical Community and Client Engineering

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This episode covers various topics including NVIDIA as a short investment, enhancing language models with Instruct Lab, key factors for enterprise models, AI security concerns, leadership style, and the speaker's personal reflections.

Making Data Simple

Wed May 22 2024

Tech Talk with Ayal Steinberg, IBM GM Technical Community and Client Engineering: Part 1 - Navigating Sales, Leadership, and Calling the Shots. Unveiling Insights to Operationalize Your Success!

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The episode discusses the differences between client sales and technical sales, the role of client sellers and technical sellers, insights on technical sales, client engineering, and community engagement, efficiency and strategic initiatives, and future topics and IBM's strategy.

Making Data Simple

Wed May 15 2024

About AI and IBM: chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM

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This episode explores IBM's shift towards software and consulting, their focus on hybrid cloud and AI, advancements in multi-cloud approach and AI technologies, B2B AI solutions, competitive advantage, IBM's transition to solving deep technical problems, future trends, and insights on pizza crust and smoking brisket.

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