CXOTalk

Design has become a critical component for business and technology in the modern era. On this episode, John Maeda presents findings from his DesignInTech 2016 report.John is an American executive spearheading a new convergence across the design and technology industries. He currently advises dozens of technology startups as a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a world-leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. In addition, Maeda serves on the Board of Sonos and Wieden+Kennedy, and on the Technical Advisory Board for Google’s ATAP.

How can we use data to make better business decisions? In this episode, we address this question with Anthony Scriffignano, the Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet.Anthony Scriffignano has over 35 years experience in information technologies, Big-4 management consulting, and international business. Sciffignano leverages deep data expertise and global relationships to position Dun & Bradstreet with strategic customers, partners, and governments. A key thought leader in D&B’s worldwide efforts to discover, curate, and synthesize business information in multiple languages, geographies, and contexts, he has also held leadership positions in D&B’s Technology and Operations organizations. Dr. Scriffignano has extensive background in linguistics and advanced computer algorithms, leveraging that background as primary inventor on multiple patents and patents pending for D&B.

Mindfulness offers substantial benefits for both business and personal reasons. Innovation, creativity, improved communication and teamwork are among the many benefits of mindfulness. In this episode, author and mindfulness teacher, Susan Piver, shares her experience with us. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life, and The Wisdom of a Broken Heart.

Christopher Michel is a pioneer in creating digital communities. In this podcast, he explains key drivers for gaining customer engagement. Chris describes the two most important factors for gaining an audience on YouTube.Aside from being a serial entrepreneur and investor, Chris is one of the top photographers in the world. Listen to his exciting stories of travel around the world.

Top investor Jason Lemkin answers rapid-fire questions from Michael Krigsman on how to run a SaaS startup. Practical advice for every enterprise founder.

Christopher Michel is a pioneer in creating digital communities. In this podcast, he explains key drivers for gaining customer engagement. Chris describes the two most important factors for gaining an audience on YouTube.Aside from being a serial entrepreneur and investor, Chris is one of the top photographers in the world. Listen to his exciting stories of travel around the world.

Top investor Jason Lemkin answers rapid-fire questions from Michael Krigsman on how to run a SaaS startup. Practical advice for every enterprise founder.

Brook Colangelo is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Michael Skok has been a Partner at North Bridge Venture Partners since 2002.

Aneesh Chopra is co-founder of Hunch Analytics and former Chief Technology Officer of the United States.

Giorgos Zacharia Leading the global KAYAK Technology and Product team. Overseeing the company's global technology strategy and product development for KAYAK's websites and mobile applications. Responsible for all aspects of Product Management, UI Design, Technology, Engineering, and Data Science.