
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2023 • 18min
OneDigital CIO Marcia Calleja-Matsko on Data Strategy, M&A Integration, and GenAI
811: Marcia Calleja-Matsko discusses the elements behind the remarkable growth of the company throughout her tenure. Marcia explains the way she typifies culture at OneDigital, how it’s impacted the process of integrating the technology functions of the company’s various acquisitions, and how she manages this rapid growth in a responsible and sustainable manner. She also talks about the company’s data strategy and the use cases she has identified for generative AI technology. Finally, Marcia reflects on the keys to her career success, the progress being made to bring more women into STEM professions, and the trends in technology that she has kept abreast of in recent months.

Oct 12, 2023 • 27min
Intentionality in Architecture: Reckitt Executive Filippo Catalano on Building a Strong Data & IT Strategy
Filippo Catalano, Executive at Reckitt, discusses the elements of a resilient IT strategy, the future of data and AI at Reckitt, fostering resilience during COVID, collaborating with startups, and staying educated on future technology trends.

Oct 9, 2023 • 40min
Paramount’s Cloud-First Adoption: CIO Lakshman Nathan Discusses the Catalysts Behind Transformation
809: Lakshman Nathan joins our host Peter High in a conversation about the catalyzing factors behind the company’s cloud transformation and the strategic alignment he aims to achieve between the IT organization and the rest of the business. Laksh explains his expanded purview as he has moved into a global role within the company, the evolving team composition as a result, and the changing skillsets needed along with the process of upskilling the talent on his team. He also goes into the M&A integration process, how it has helped push forward the cloud-first adoption, and how collaboration has been impacted by the move toward a more remote workplace environment. Finally, Laksh talks about the trends in generative AI, the experimentation with the new technology on the horizon, and the secrets to his career success.

Oct 5, 2023 • 31min
Elements of Successful Transformation: Putnam CIO Sumedh Mehta on Engagement, Alignment, and Delivery
Sumedh Mehta, Putnam CIO, discusses digital transformation, alignment with business strategy, engagement, and delivery. He explores cultural transformation and challenges, exciting trends like generative AI and blockchain, and shares success stories and career opportunities.

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Oct 2, 2023 • 49min
Cybersecurity Startups: Cyberstarts Co-Founder Gili Raanan on Cyber, Venture Capital, and Identifying Customer Pain Points Through the ‘Sunrise Process’
Gili Raanan, co-founder of Cyberstarts, discusses the 'sunrise process' to identify product-market fit. He talks about the ever-changing nature of cybersecurity, finding talent worth investing in, and the characteristics of great entrepreneurs. The speakers also explore the challenges of starting a cybersecurity business, staying positive in the industry, and the factors contributing to innovation in Israel.

Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
Databricks CIO Naveen Zutshi Talks Building a Holistic AI Strategy and Sound Data Architecture
806: Naveen joins Peter High in a conversation about the foundational technology strategy that he has helped set up to foster greater enterprise growth. He explains what it’s like to run IT within a tech-centric organization and how the company’s Databricks-on-Databricks customer zero program helps to develop better product offerings for customers. Naveen provides insight into his perspective on generative AI, the value it poses to executives, and the necessity of creating a sound data strategy in order to fuel AI. Finally, Naveen shares learnings from across his career, the keys to his success, and the trends that are on his radar for the future.

Sep 25, 2023 • 25min
Tech Sector IT: Box CIO Ravi Malick Talks Scalability, Agility, and Execution In The Company’s Strategy
805: Ravi discusses his role as a CIO within a scaled technology organization and how he interacts with the CIO-level clients that the company serves. He explains the focus areas he prioritized when he joined the company including scalability, agility, and execution. He also describes the company’s Box-on-Box program where they pilot offerings internally as ‘customer zero’ and how this helps deliver better products and services for their clients. Finally, Ravi reflects on the keys to his career success, recounts his pathway into technology, and looks ahead at the trends in AI and cybersecurity.

Sep 21, 2023 • 37min
Data & AI in Real Estate: Johnson Controls CTO Vijay Sankaran on the Future of Work
804: Vijay Sankaran discusses the future of work, the growing impact of AI, and its downstream effects on real estate. Vijay explains the critical role the digital customer experience plays in real estate, the way workspaces have evolved in recent years, and technology’s impact on how companies leverage their physical workspaces. He also reviews the company’s acquisitions in recent years and the effort to bring digital capabilities like cyber, data, AI, and more in-house. Finally, Vijay covers the generational differences in perspectives on hybrid and remote work environments, looks ahead at other trends in technology that he has on his radar, and reflects on the major keys to success from across his career.

Sep 18, 2023 • 25min
Ericsson COO Moti Gyamlani on Supply Chain, Transformation, & the Future of Work
803: Moti joins our host Peter High in a conversation about creating a world-class supply chain and developing a digital customer and employee experience at the company. He explains how his global team is organized and the ways he collaborates with the broadly distributed executive team. Moti talks about the transformation of the 150-year-old company, the responsibility he holds in supply chain management, and his perspective on the future of work and its impact on real estate. Finally, Moti looks ahead at the trends in 6G and other technologies on the horizon and reflects on the secrets to his career success.

Sep 14, 2023 • 26min
Focusing on Horizon 3: CTO Thomas Benjamin on the Innovation Cycle at National Instruments
802: Thomas Benjamin; EVP, CTO, and Head of Platform & Analytics R&D at National Instruments (NI); discusses the innovation he is leading at the company focused on what he calls ‘Horizon 3’ technologies and the preparation needed to take advantage of these technologies down the road. He shares how his team is organized across the diverse segments that are a part of the broader business and the ways in which these segments interact and collaborate with the IT organization. Thomas also gives an in-depth overview of the innovation labs he leads, the potential value that generative AI can bring to NI, and the skills that will be necessary to leverage these emerging technologies. Finally, he reflects on the lessons he has learned across his diversified career path, explains the benefit of being a hands-on leader, and looks ahead at the trends in technology that he believes will change the game.