

Tech Disruptors
Bloomberg
Tech Disruptors by Bloomberg Intelligence features conversations with thought leaders and management teams on disruptive trends. Topics covered in this series include cloud, e-commerce, cybersecurity, AI, 5G, streaming, advertising, EVs, automation, crypto, fintech, AR/VR, metaverse and Web 3.0.This podcast is intended for professional investors only. It is being prepared solely for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or investment advice.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 33min
Advancing Battery Technology Through Silicon-Based Anodes with Sila
Bloomberg Intelligence Chemicals Analyst Sean Gilmartin hosts Sila Nanotechnologies co-founder & CEO Gene Berdichevsky to discuss the rapid innovation and tremendous scale needed for next-gen lithium-ion batteries to sustain an electrified future and transition away from fossil-fuels. Sila's advanced silicon-based anode, which can replace the ubiquitous graphite-based anode, can help deliver 20% higher energy density over today's state-of-the-art batteries and may be a critical component of future batteries in the consumer electronics and automotive (EV) market. We dive into specifics around this chemistry, why a silicon-based anode can be so revolutionary to battery advancement, and how Sila plans to scale its technology to support its customers.

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Dec 28, 2022 • 35min
DigitalOcean Carving a Niche in Cloud from Hyperscalers
Yancel Spruill, CEO of DigitalOcean and former CFO of SendGrid, dives into the evolving landscape of cloud services. He discusses DigitalOcean's strategy to compete with hyperscalers by focusing on user-friendly solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The conversation touches on the impact of AI workloads on infrastructure and the importance of flexible partnerships. Yancel also highlights how the cloud democratizes entrepreneurship and the evolving remote work environment's effect on talent acquisition.

Dec 27, 2022 • 37min
Lacework: Another Cybersecurity Disruptor using AI
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Mandeep Singh is hosting Lacework CEO Jay Parikh, to talk about the cybersecurity landscape and how the company is differentiating itself using AI and machine learning in a crowded market.

Dec 19, 2022 • 38min
Investigating Data Integration with Fivetran
Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst Anurag Rana hosts Fivetran co-founder & CEO George Fraser to discuss data integration and how this space deserves more attention in comparison to neighbor data warehouses and BI tools and why the integration layer is typically overlooked by enterprises. Despite the velocity and veracity of data, integration tools remain largely "DIY" by corporations, where efficiencies are often missed without unifying platforms like Fivetran.

Dec 8, 2022 • 33min
How ZoomInfo Is Leading the Way In Data Privacy Management
Bloomberg Intelligence Analysts Niraj Patel and Matthew Schettenhelm host ZoomInfo Chief Compliance Officer Simon McDougall to discuss how his company is charting a course for companies to navigate data privacy regulations. We dive into GDPR's impact across Europe and its possible migration to the US, emerging US data regulations from California and other states on business contact information use, and ZoomInfo's advanced notification and technology process.

Dec 1, 2022 • 30min
Procore CEO on Digitizing Construction, Demand
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Eileen Segall talks with CEO and Founder Tooey Courtemanche about Procore’s software that is helping the construction industry go digital. We also discuss how sales could be impacted by construction spending trends given higher interest rates and recession fears in the US.

Nov 22, 2022 • 33min
Endava's Efforts on the Global Digital Transformation
Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analysts Anurag Rana and Tamlin Bason host Endava CEO, John Cotterell to discuss how Endava has been redefining the digital transformation space by combining product & technology strategies, intelligent experiences, and world class engineering to provide unique solutions to clients. We cover the current pace of the digitization landscape, Endava's industry oriented client approach, their scaling growth model, and what opportunities lie ahead for the company. Listen in to discover how Endava uses technology and industry trends in an attempt to grow their global brand.

Nov 21, 2022 • 48min
Code, What is It Good For? Going Codeless with Unqork
Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst Anurag Rana hosts Unqork founder and CEO Gary Hoberman to really pour over the way technology is created today and how code could be standing in the way of much more progress. Pioneering 'Codeless-as-a-Service', we look into the struggles many businesses face when looking for the right software tools to get the job done and how removing the barrier of code has lead to a much more streamlined, error-free implementation.

Nov 17, 2022 • 36min
How Seismic is Shaking Up Sales Rep Enablement
Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst Anurag Rana hosts Seismic CEO Doug Winter to discuss how his company is forging a new sales enablement sub-industry amid broader CRM and ERP software markets. We take a look at the challenges and opportunities that come along with this category creation, the vast amount of data presented to a sales force today and why optimizing their onboarding process is quintessential to the firm's overall success.

Nov 15, 2022 • 40min
Personalization Through Adobe Experience Cloud
Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst Anurag Rana hosts Adobe President of Digital Experience Anil Chakravarthy to really dive into the crux of the Digital Experience business and what are the driving forces behind it. We discuss each sub-market Digital Experience touches in detail and how Adobe looks to capture the best of both worlds when it comes to best-of-breed point products and integration on a common platform.


