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The Executive Insights podcast, brought to you by AWS (Amazon Web Services), features peer-to-peer conversations between business executives on innovating for growth, building resiliency, and shaping the future of their organizations.Learn more at AWS Executive Insights and follow us on LinkedIn. For video versions of these and other conversations, subscribe to our YouTube playlist.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 20min
Considering the CEO’s Role in Security Leadership with AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
We say security is the first priority at AWS, but how does that play out in everyday practice? Join us today as Adam Selipsky, CEO of AWS offers his unique perspective on top-down security leadership at AWS. In this conversation with Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, Adam discusses his thoughts on company-wide security culture, CEO/CISO communication strategies and mechanisms, and how the CEO can support security initiatives from the top.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 29, 2024 • 24min
Navigating the Leadership Challenges of the Telco/Space Industry
Join Tom Soderstrom, Enterprise Strategist at AWS, and Manjula Sriram, CIO of Iridium, in an in-depth conversation about the challenges of leading a global team on the cutting edge of the telco/space industry. They touch on empowering teams through allowing mistakes, cultivating a culture of constant learning, and how leaders across all industries can connect with their teams across the world.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
The Value (and Threat) of Generative AI for Security Teams
In this episode, AWS Director of Enterprise Strategy Phil LeBrun speaks with Nicole Eagan, Chief Strategy and AI Officer, and Michael Beck, Global CISO at Darktrace about how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity. They discuss the evolution of cyber threats, the impact of generative AI on security, and best practices for implementing robust defenses including operationalizing AI as part of a holistic people, process, and technology approach.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
Prioritizing Trust and Safety in Tech: Anthropic’s Commitment to Responsible AI
Join host Phil Le-Brun, AWS Director of Enterprise Strategy, and Neerav Kingsland, Head of Global Accounts for Anthropic, in a conversation about Anthropic's journey to create the safest and most capable AI model in the world. Learn about the company's relentless focus on safety, their groundbreaking large language model Claude, and how they ensure ethical outputs through Constitutional AI, which draws from varied sources like the UN Declaration of Human Rights and technology trust and safety documents. Gain insights into the partnership between AWS and Anthropic, and learn exactly what differentiates Claude from other generative AI models.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 13, 2024 • 27min
Elevating the Patient Experience with Generative AI: Deloitte and Elevance Health
Join Jake Burns, AWS Enterprise Strategist; Amish Patel, CTO of Elevance Health; and Tejas Desai, Principal at Deloitte, in a conversation about how generative AI is shaping the future of the health care industry. They discuss the importance of speed with small use cases, how gen AI can evolve to help providers anticipate health needs of their patients, and how the technology is poised to revolutionize the industry.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 6, 2024 • 24min
The State of Generative AI
Generative AI: where have we come from, where are we now, and where are we going? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Godden and McKinsey Senior Partner Aamer Baig as they delve into the $2.6 to $4.4 trillion economic impact that generative AI can bring, focusing on key areas such as sales, marketing, R&D, software engineering, and customer operations. They explore the challenges, opportunities, and areas of concern around gen AI, emphasizing the need for organizations to move beyond simply speeding up existing processes and instead reimagining entire workflows. The discussion touches on building a responsible AI program and the essential role of data quality and management in unlocking the full potential of this generational technology. Read the full report from QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and Co., here.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Jan 23, 2024 • 14min
Leading Government Teams through Digital Transformation
In today's episode, Sarah Ryle of AWS Institute is joined by Aesha Zafar, Head of Strategic Capability for the UK Department for Work and Pensions Digital. Aesha shares insights on attracting and retaining talent in the public sector, including strategies for successful recruitment, ongoing skill development in a rapidly changing landscape, and how to manage teams when there is no blueprint for your organization's digital transformation.Learn more on our LinkedIn page, AWS Executive Connection

Jan 12, 2024 • 22min
Generative AI and the Future of Global Identity Verification
Join Phil LeBrun, Director of Enterprise Strategy at Amazon Web Services, and Yuelin Li, Chief Product Officer at the global identity verification company Onfido, to explore the pivotal role of AI, machine learning, and generative AI in fraud prevention and security in the industry. The conversation delves into responsible AI practices, Onfido's innovative MLOps approach, and offers insights into the future of biometrics, as well as the importance of creating a culture of continuous learning.Follow us on LinkedIn, and learn more at AWS Executive Insights

Jan 3, 2024 • 25min
Encore: Training and Certification at AWS with Maureen Lonergan, AWS VP of Training and Certification
In this encore episode, we revisit a conversation between AWS Enterprise Strategist Jake Burns and Maureen Lonergan, AWS VP of Training and Certification, as they dive deep into the importance of intentional upskilling of your workforce, providing educational experiences for every type of learning style, and AWS's best practices for training. Learn more at aws.com/training

Dec 19, 2023 • 26min
#155 Generative AI, Upskilling, and Mental Health: Leading in Cybersecurity with Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Devo
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for AWS is joined by Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Devo, as they explore how Devo is leveraging data, generative AI, and technology to enhance security operations, address the digital skills gap, and build a high-performing global team. Marc also shares his personal insights into leadership, mental health in the security space, and the opportunties and challenges presented by generative AI.
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