Knowledge Cast by Enterprise Knowledge

Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Ben Clinch, Chief Data Officer and Partner at Ortecha and Regional Lead Trainer for the EDM Council (EMEA/India). He is a sought-after public speaker and thought leader in data and AI, having held numerous senior roles in architecture and business in some of the world’s largest financial and telecommunication institutions over his 25 year career, with a passion for helping organizations thrive with their data.In their conversation, Lulit and Ben discuss Ben's personal journey into the world of semantics, their data architecture must-haves in a perfect world, and how to calculate the value of data and knowledge initiatives. They also preview Ben's talk at the Semantic Layer Symposium in Copenhagen this year, which will cover the combination of semantics and LLMs and neurosymbolic AI.To learn more about the Semantic Layer Symposium, check it out here: ⁠https://semanticlayersymposium.com/⁠ *25% off discount code: knowledgecastTo learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enterprise-knowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EK's Knowledge Base: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ekconsulting⁠⁠⁠

Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Dawn Brushammar, currently an independent KM consultant, advisor, and frequent contributor at industry events. She has spent her 25+ year career connecting people to relevant knowledge and information. Her experience across industries and geographies includes leading an internal Knowledge Management team at McKinsey and Company, building databases for the Oprah Winfrey Show, running research services for a division of American Express, and managing academic librarianship at several universities and an environmental and sustainability research institute. In their conversation, Lulit and Dawn discuss the similarities between their early career paths and KM journeys, the evolving role of the modern librarian, and how KM and semantics support AI technologies. They also define what a "knowledge-first organization" should look like, and touch on Dawn's upcoming talk at the Semantic Layer Symposium on the rising importance of library science to the Semantic Layer.To learn more about the Semantic Layer Symposium, check it out here: ⁠https://semanticlayersymposium.com/⁠ *25% off discount code: knowledgecastTo learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enterprise-knowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EK's Knowledge Base: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ekconsulting⁠⁠⁠

Paco Nathan, Principal DevRel Engineer at Senzing, brings over 40 years of experience in tech and expertise in data science and graph technologies. He discusses his pioneering work in making computer science accessible to non-technical students. The conversation dives into the significance of graph technologies and the Semantic Layer in modern data management. Paco shares insights on overcoming challenges in knowledge representation and the importance of investing in semantic technologies for sectors like finance and healthcare.

Amy Hodler, Founder and Executive Director of GraphGeeks, passionately discusses the innovative world of graph technology. She highlights exciting use cases, including applications in cybersecurity and how graph technology enhances AI through improved contextual understanding. The conversation explores the significance of community in navigating the complexities of this evolving field and the importance of auditability in automation. Hodler also shares insights on emerging trends like multimodal graphs, making collaboration more efficient for data enthusiasts.

Jeff Vargas, former Director of Knowledge Management at Paramount, shares insights from his 30-year career in knowledge management. He discusses the concept of 'invisible KM,' revealing how many are already practicing it without realizing it. Jeff emphasizes the importance of leadership support in successful KM initiatives and how storytelling can help demonstrate value. He reflects on his unconventional journey from music to technical writing, and offers career advice for aspiring KM professionals, stressing the need for a solid technical background.

Join Sierra Woods, a dedicated public servant in the Canadian Government, as she shares her expertise in knowledge management. She dives into the art of facilitating meaningful conversations, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions to spark 'a-ha' moments. Sierra discusses strategies for enhancing engagement in virtual environments and the role of collaboration in improving knowledge transfer. She also reflects on her journey from academia to actionable insights, showcasing innovative approaches to tackle community challenges.

Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Design Innovation at MIT's Collective Intelligence Design Lab and founder of Supermind.Design, shares his insights on the future of knowledge management. He challenges outdated definitions, advocating for a more interdisciplinary approach that embraces AI and collective intelligence. Gianni explores the synergy between human creativity and technology, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the power of structured knowledge. Prepare to rethink how organizations can innovate and harness shared expertise for growth!

Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl again speaks with Barry Byrne, Global Head of Knowledge Management at Novartis and founder and organizer of the Knowledge Summit Dublin conference.In this conversation, Zach and Barry discuss Barry's growing knowledge management team at Novartis, how to measure KM success, and best practices for conducting (and scaling!) knowledge capture before valuable team members leave an organization. They also share what they're most excited about at Knowledge Summit Dublin this year, especially the "salmon of knowledge." For more information on Knowledge Summit Dublin, check it out at ⁠https://www.knowledgesummitdublin.com/⁠.Click ⁠here⁠ to listen to Barry's first Knowledge Cast episode.To learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enterprise-knowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EK's Knowledge Base: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ekconsulting⁠⁠⁠

Liam Fahey, Partner and Co-Founder at Leadership Forum LLC, co-hosted the first Knowledge Management conference in 1994. He discusses the evolution of knowledge management and its vital role in corporate intelligence, emphasizing collaboration and customer relationships. Fahey also highlights the necessity of clarity in terminology for securing buy-in on KM initiatives. The conversation dives into the transformative impact of AI on KM practices, and the art of facilitation, revealing techniques to foster meaningful discussions and career growth.

Ahren Lehnert, Principal Taxonomist at Nike, offers invaluable insights into the future of taxonomy and AI in knowledge management. He discusses how taxonomies can enhance search capabilities and prevent semantic debt while evolving with new technologies. Ahren emphasizes the importance of a consultative approach for taxonomists, sharing his transition from academia to consulting. He also explores the strategic significance of effective taxonomy in e-commerce and the market dynamics for semantic tools amidst the growing influence of AI.