CES Tech Talk

Did you know that companies adopting artificial intelligence technology report higher profit margins? Top brands talk about their AI initiatives, ranging from biometrics to predicative analytics to the future of transportation. We also talk about how consumers are getting more familiar with AI too (hint: smart speakers play a role). GUESTS:  Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, CMO, IBM Watson AI Julie Choi, Global Head, Intel AI Marketing Amish Parashar, Partner & Director of Strategic Business Development, Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, Inc.

Sponsored by Bell Bonus episode! Learn what you get when you add up self-driving vehicles, drones and the sharing economy.    Guests: Michael Thacker, EVP of Technology and Innovation, Bell Mark Moore, Engineering Director of Aviation, Uber Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propulsion System Program

Nine out of 10 small businesses say that they have a growing need for skilled tech workers. What are the expectations of these companies for the workers that they need? What are the skills employees should have for the centuries ahead? Guests from two of the county’s biggest employers answer these questions and more.   GUESTS Kelli Jordan, Talent Leader, New Collar Initiatives, IBM Sean Thurman, Director of Global Public Policy, Walmart Jennifer Taylor, Vice President, US Jobs, Consumer Technology Association

A must-listen for startups coming to CES, this week's episode features two companies who have great advice for entrepreneurs. The first is a Fortune 500 company, Arrow Electronics, and we learn what they are looking for in startups and how they are supporting the ones they meet at CES. The second is a major funding company, Indiegogo, who talks about what they are excited to see from the entrepreneurs at Eureka Park. GUESTS Matt Anderson, Chief Digital Officer & President, Arrow Electronics John Vaskis, Vice President of Sales, Indiegogo

Tired of driving your own car? Want to know when self-driving vehicles will actually be available? This week we talk to two experts in the autonomous vehicle industry about everything from the policies being created for the cars to the technology being created to go in the cars. GUESTS Kim Hart, Managing Editor, Axios Sherif Marakby, President and CEO, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC

Hear from two experts in the resilience field as they discuss the ways that cities and corporations can use new technology to prepare for a safer world. GUESTS Carmichael Roberts, Entrepreneur, Founder and Managing Partner, Material Impact Nichole Jordan, National Managing Partner of Markets, Clients & Industry, Grant Thornton LLP

Data, metrics, transparency, blockchain, AI — all of these and more are trends technology is bringing to the ad world. This week, tune in to hear from the tech editor at Ad Week and the CEO of a company on the cutting edge of all of these trends.   GUESTS Anda Gansca, CEO and Cofounder, Knotch Josh Sternberg, Tech Editor, Ad Week

Steve Koenig of CTA and Dr. Derek Peterson of Boingo Wireless dive into all the ways 5G is going to affect our lives, both from a business and consumer perspective. GUESTS Steve Koenig, Vice President of Research, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ Dr. Derek Peterson, Chief Technology Officer, Boingo Wireless

Dr. David Rhew of Samsung and Matthew Stoudt of appliedVR discuss the ways that digital health is evolving and leading to better health outcomes for consumers and doctors. GUESTS Guest Host: Kinsey Fabrizio, Sr. Director, Member Engagement, CTA David Rhew, M.D., Chief Medical Officer & VP and GM Enterprise (B2B), Samsung Matthew Stoudt, CEO, appliedVR

Tune in to hear how the exciting world of sports technology is rapidly changing and evolving. An NBA All-Star, an NFL player and Olympic Gold Medalist all discuss how they made the transition from athlete to tech entrepreneur. GUESTS Baron Davis, Entrepreneur and Founder, Baron Davis Enterprises Angela Ruggiero, CEO, Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab Shawn Springs, Founder and Chief Executive, Windpact