IT Visionaries cover image

IT Visionaries

Latest episodes

undefined
Sep 1, 2022 • 35min

On the Edge (of Computing) With Justin Boitano, VP, EGX, NVIDIA

Edge computing has a lot to offer enterprises in terms of cost savings, increased efficiency, and all manner of other positive benefits that Justin Boitano is excited about. As the VP of EGX at NVIDIA, he and his team help enterprises drive incredible efficiencies, training models, and implementing a strategy that includes a low cost time to value. Tune in for some practical examples and case studies of what edge computing can really do for the future of technology.Tune in to learn:How NVIDIA is unlocking more powerful computing at the edge. (02:15 )How does computing at the edge actually help companies scale? (05:45)Improving the customer experience through edge computing (12:27)Fast model training means fast time to value with NVIDIA AI Enterprise (14:49)Addressing security concerns for edge computing (21:35)Mentions:NVIDIA Fleet CommandIT Visionaries is powered by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022. Catch the news and insights coming out of Dreamforce this year for free on Salesforce Plus. Just visit Salesforce.com/plus. Content will start rolling on September 20th.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 30, 2022 • 42min

Automation Renaissance Part 3: Hiding Complexity with Automation featuring Prakash Kota, SVP and CIO, Autodesk

Everybody loves saving time and money, which are natural results of automation. There can be fear around automation and it taking jobs away, however, the truth is that automation can make jobs more meaningful by reserving people’s time for tasks requiring good judgment. Today our return guest, automation expert, and CIO of Autodesk, Prakash Kota, sheds light on what automation is unlocking for an improved employee and customer experience across the spectrum of product innovation. From increasing business efficiency, to increasing sustainability around product development, automation is paving the way for a better tomorrow.Tune in to learn:How has the evolution of Autodesk been driven by automation? (04:06)Why is it so important to be selective about what you automate? (12:46)What kind of culture fosters a citizen-development mindset? (14:46)How does Autodesk use Salesforce to provide the best customer experience? (21:18)Automation brings sustainability benefits, especially with physical product creation (25:41)Finding the balance between Independence & Innovation and Commonality (35:31)Mentions:Innovation at Autodesk, with CIO Prakash Kota - First episode of IT VisionariesOur Automation Series is brought to you by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022! We don’t want you to miss out on the world’s largest software conference (with a healthy dose of magic), so log in to https://www.salesforce.com/plus for more automation-focused sessions.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 25, 2022 • 42min

Automation Renaissance Part 2: Accelerating Human Connection with Savinay Berry, EVP, Product and Engineering, Vonage

From telephone lines to the cloud, the human impulse to connect has long been a powerful driver of innovation. But how is the rapid advancement of automation technology changing the way we communicate? Continuing our “Automation” series, we welcome Savinay Berry, EVP of Product and Engineering at the cloud communications provider Vonage. Tune in to hear eye-opening insights from an industry leader who’s at the cutting edge of communications technology.Tune in to learn:A brief history of Vonage (01:18)Automation advancing communications at Vonage (07:03) What is Vonage’s automation philosophy? (09:50)How has the evolution of language impacted Vonage? (13:02) How fast do they implement updates? (18:48)How do you work at the speed and acceleration of innovation in communications? (23:55)What will customer service look like in five years? (33:12)Our Automation Series is brought to you by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022! We don’t want you to miss out on the world’s largest software conference (with a healthy dose of magic), so log in to https://www.salesforce.com/plus for more automation-focused sessions.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 23, 2022 • 43min

The Automation Renaissance Part 1 with John Kucera of Salesforce & Matt McLarty of MuleSoft/Salesforce

Are the antiquated systems at your business holding it back from its full potential? Today’s the day to automate! On this episode, we kick off our “Automation” series with guests John Kucera, SVP of Product Management at Salesforce, and Matt McLarty, Global Field CTO & VP of the Digital Transformation Office at Salesforce’s integration platform MuleSoft. John and Matt join us to discuss how system automation is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and which arenas outside of the tech industry would most benefit from an automation overhaul.Tune in to learn:The trajectory of the automation market (04:28)What is preventing some businesses from fully embracing automation (19:50) About innovations that have the potential to accelerate automation (24:00)About areas that could benefit from more automation integration (34:30)Mentions:Einstein Next Best Action (Salesforce platform feature)Forbes Technology CouncilOur Automation Series is brought to you by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022! We don’t want you to miss out on the world’s largest software conference (with a healthy dose of magic), so log in to salesforce.com/plus for more automation-focused sessions.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 18, 2022 • 43min

From the NSA to Healthcare Software With Lucienne Ide, Founder and CEO, Rimidi

The constant need to re-share your health history with each new healthcare provider you encounter is frustrating and, unfortunately, all too common. It leads to wasted time, inaccuracies, and lost opportunities. Finding a way to improve archaic hospital and physician healthcare record systems takes someone who’s been on the other side — in the physician’s shoes. Rimidi, a clinical management platform software company, offers a solution that brings physicians’ perspectives to bear. Tune in to hear Lucienne Ide, the Founder and CEO of Rimidi, as she shares her indirect route to entrepreneurship and the wealth of unique perspectives and experiences she’s gained along the way. Tune in to learn:About Lucienne’s winding career: From the NSA to investing, academia, healthcare, and finally entrepreneurship (03:47)About the great potential for improvement in diabetes care (12:29)A use case for how Rimidi is bringing change (18:28)About weighing social determinants and other healthcare factors (26:14)Our Automation Series is brought to you by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022! We don’t want you to miss out on the world’s largest software conference (with a healthy dose of magic), so log in to salesforce.com/plus for more automation-focused sessions.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 16, 2022 • 39min

Reframing Cybersecurity With Corey White, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer of Cyvatar

Are commonly accepted cybersecurity strategies even helpful? Corey White, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of the cybersecurity-as-a-service company Cyvatar, claims typical techniques don’t truly mitigate security threats. Listen in to learn about Corey’s ideas for an updated cybersecurity strategy and his thoughts on optimizing continuous protection for companies.Tune in to learn:About alert fatigue in cybersecurity (08:27)Corey’s comparison of home security and penetration testing (20:16)Corey’s thoughts on securing personal devices in SMBs (30:27)What’s trending in cybersecurity (38:26)Mentions:“The 6 Phase Guided Meditation” (by Vishen Lakhiani)“The Firewall is Dead” (talk by Corey White)IT Visionaries is powered by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022. Catch the news and insights coming out of Dreamforce this year for free on salesforce.com/plus. Content will start rolling on September 20th. Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 11, 2022 • 43min

Proactively Driving Customer Success With Manjula Talreja, SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty

What drives a company toward winning? Manjula Talreja, SVP and Chief Customer Officer of PagerDuty, shares how the company has evolved into an “operations platform in a digital-first environment” to help businesses create positive experiences for its customers. Tune in to learn from Manjula about how PagerDuty’s “proactive” approach to support customers leads to wins internally and for the companies it serves.Tune in to learn:About PagerDuty and what the company does (00:30)Why driving customer experience is vital for brand loyalty (04:59)How PagerDuty is saving lives (16:11)What brought Manjula to PagerDuty (19:39)IT Visionaries is powered by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce 2022. Catch the news and insights coming out of Dreamforce this year for free on salesforce.com/plus. Content will start rolling on September 20th. Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 9, 2022 • 38min

How Deel Makes Empowering an International Workforce Easier With Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel

On an international scale, is it possible to make hiring, contracting, and paying workers a more smooth and cohesive process? Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel, claims it’s easier now than ever before with Deel. Also, tune in to hear how Yaron sets up his interview process to make great hires for his teams.Tune in to learn:What is Deel and how does the company improve the hiring process (02:04)How Yaron interviews engineers (13:02) How “put the customer first,” according to Yaron, is more than business saying for Deel (21:37) About how customer needs lead to where Deel directs its attention (27:50)What was the craziest IT problem Yaron’s solved (35:00) IT Visionaries is brought to you by Salesforce Platform. If you love the thought leadership on this podcast, Salesforce has even more meaty IT thoughts to chew on. Take your company to the next level with in-depth research and trends right in your inbox. Subscribe to a newsletter tailored to your role at Salesforce.com/newsletter.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 4, 2022 • 40min

What Venture Capitalists Are Looking For in ‘NextGen’ Innovation With Thomas Krane, Managing Director, Insight Partners

Shy of having a crystal ball to predict the future, venture capitalists have to rely on other skills to determine what companies to fund. With a decade of experience, Insight Partners Managing Director Thomas Krane knows how to spot innovative startups that are bringing a significant value-add to the market. Just as importantly, he’s also looking for CEOs that understand the market value and how to make their product profitable. Learn more about the next generation of software VC!Tune in to learn:About How Insight Partners has grown in the last decade (08:43)Where the best innovation are in new startups for security, DevOps, or automation (15:09) How 10x is the standard improvement rate for NextGen Cybersecurity development (22:06)What factor is enabling the break-neck speed of tech innovation (28:22)About Thomas’ career hop from the astronomy lab to venture capital (34:14)Where Thomas looks to find the next big thing to invest in (39:40)Mentions:“The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make With Cybersecurity—and How to Avoid Them” (article in The Wall Street Journal)Why Your Code is My Code with Sonatype’s Derek Weeks (prior podcast episode of IT Visionaries)IT Visionaries is brought to you by Salesforce Platform. If you love the thought leadership on this podcast, Salesforce has even more meaty IT thoughts to chew on. Take your company to the next level with in-depth research and trends right in your inbox. Subscribe to a newsletter tailored to your role at Salesforce.com/newsletter.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
undefined
Aug 2, 2022 • 44min

Using Tech to Enhance ‘Critical Thinking’ With Dr. David Bray, a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center

Does current media output alter the way consumers think about information? Dr. David Bray, a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center, explains that the media that people take in does change consumers’ thoughts. Tune in to learn how he suggests future tech can help improve people’s critical thinking skills.Tune in to learn:(07:11) About David’s viewpoint that technology must be seen as a “tool” (17:44) How to combat polarization (21:51) About the loss objectivity in news media (33:40) David’s interest concerning “triangulating” information Mentions:"The Social Dilemma"  (Film)Iain M. Banks (Novelist) David’s report (referenced at 44:50) IT Visionaries is brought to you by Salesforce Platform. If you love the thought leadership on this podcast, Salesforce has even more meaty IT thoughts to chew on. Take your company to the next level with in-depth research and trends right in your inbox. Subscribe to a newsletter tailored to your role at Salesforce.com/newsletter.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode