
Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales at IBM. Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on leadership, big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 32min
From Hollywood to High-Tech: Marco Rota’s, VP Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, Blueprint for Cultural Transformation
Marco Rota, VP at Lumen Technologies, transitioned from Hollywood to tech, bringing a flair for storytelling and creativity. He discusses the vital role of cultural transformation in enhancing strategic effectiveness. Drawing parallels between film and tech, he emphasizes adaptability and innovative thinking in navigating disruptions. Marco also delves into the significance of accountability partners in professional growth and addresses the impact of AI and remote work on organizational culture. His insights highlight how creativity can drive success across industries.

Jan 29, 2025 • 34min
It's Big Sports Season! MoneyBall is Back - How Data & AI Are Changing the Game with Nancy Hensley {Replay}
Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Stats Perform, shares her expertise in sports analytics. She dives into how the Moneyball approach has evolved, revealing the groundbreaking role of AI in live game analysis and enhancing fan engagement. The conversation highlights the monetization of sports data, with the staggering $115 million price tag for NFL data. Hensley also discusses innovative tools like PressBox Live, which revolutionize sports broadcasting by integrating advanced analytics and visualizations.

Jan 22, 2025 • 54min
Business Leadership for (Technical) Leaders Made Simple: Coaching, Mission, and Mapping Your 2025 Plan with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner Technical Sales, IBM
In this engaging discussion, Kate Mayne, Director of Partner Technical Sales at IBM, shares her insights on business leadership coaching. She emphasizes the transformative power of coaching, relating it to athletes maximizing their potential. Kate explains how aligning personal values with career goals is essential for success, offering practical mind mapping techniques. The conversation also highlights the importance of tackling challenging tasks and balancing professional responsibilities with personal fulfillment, equipping listeners with actionable strategies for the future.

Jan 15, 2025 • 53min
AI Gold Rush: Unpacking Innovation with Patent Attorney Robert Plotkin
Send us a textThe AI Patent Attorney, Robert Plotkin is back! Founding partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor and The Genie in the Machine. Robert outlines the new gold rush and how to take advantage of it.02:59 Meet Robert Plotkin Again06:56 Robert's Brand 09:21 Why do Another Book11:33 What Can be Patented?14:18 Patent Attorneys19:10 Coca-Cola23:19 Patent Litigation26:23 Ignoring Copyrights2847 Open Source vs Patents30:32 4 Stages for IP Protection37:45 The Best Tech Patent40:38 The New Gold Rush 43:10 Is AI Liable49:20 Who Should Read the Book?50:52 Where to Reach Robert51:25 Wrap UpLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/robertplotkinWebsite: https://www.blueshiftip.comWant to be featured on Making Data Simple? Reach out at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and share why you should be our next guest. Hosted by Al Martin, AI Enthusiast, Trusted Advisor, and Curious Technologist, the Making Data Simple podcast brings you actionable insights from the leaders shaping AI, data, and innovation.#MakingDataSimple #AIInnovation #PatentLaw #RobertPlotkin #BlueshiftIP #AIArmor #TheGenieInTheMachine #TechLeadership #IntellectualProperty #FutureOfAI #AITrends #InnovationStrategyWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Jan 8, 2025 • 49min
All Things AI: Exploring Large Language Models with Manav Gupta, VP & CTO of IBM Canada
Send us a textThe podcast welcomes Manav Gupta, VP and CTO of IBM Canada. As a frequent collaborator on client visits, we discuss various aspects of large language models. So all things AI models. 02:04 Jumping Right into AI!02:59 Meet Manav Gupta08:17 Let's Talk All Things Models27:20 How to Choose the Right Models31:48 Where are the Models Going???46:01 How to Learn AILinkedin: linkedin.com/in/mgupta76Website: https://www.ibm.com/graniteWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technology, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.#makingdatasimplepodcast #AI #LargeLanguageModels #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #IBMCanada #ManavGupta #AIInnovation #TechPodcast #AIModels #LearnAIWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Jan 2, 2025 • 54min
From Kansas to Silicon Valley: Jon Darbyshire, CEO's, Journey with SmartSuite {replay}
Send us a textThis week, we’re talking to Jon Darbyshire, CEO of SmartSuite, who’s making waves in work management from Kansas to Newport Beach. Learn how he's reshaping business operations with an all-in-one platform that’s turning process management on its head.#Entrepreneurship #WorkplaceAutomation #SmartSuite #TechInnovation #BusinessLeadership #MillennialFocus #GenZ #FamilyBusiness #MakingDataSimple #DataDriven #Startups #JonDarbyshire #ProcessManagement #BusinessSuccessShow Notes03:28 From Haysville to Newport Beach07:18 Why start a business in a pandemic?08:48 Who needs venture funding. Not Jon.09:26 Workplace automation defined14:12 SmartSuite capabilities19:30 Targeting Millennials and Gen Z20:45 Slack built in21:54 SmartSuite differentiation23:07 Sharing data25:28 The sales pitch28:56 All in. all the time31:00 Passion with preparation is king34:04 Running a family business41:26 Target client profiles44:15 Definition of success46:25 Building a culture49:00 Vision or Grinders?Find Jon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondarbyshire/Find SmartSuite : https://www.smartsuite.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Dec 25, 2024 • 51min
Beyond ChatGPT: Peter Voss Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai Explains the Future of AI and Hyper-Personalized Systems {replay}
Send us a text"Ready to dive deep into the future of intelligent systems? Meet Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, who coined the term 'Artificial General Intelligence' and is pioneering hyper-personalized chatbots WITH a brain. Join us as we explore his revolutionary ideas and why Aigo.ai is leading the charge in AI innovation."#AIInnovation #PeterVoss #FutureOfAI #HyperPersonalization #BeyondChatGPT #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #PersonalizedTech01:56 Meet Peter Voss08:23 Passion for Intelligent Systems12:54 Why only Aigo16:31 ChatGPT? A Different View22:03 A Use Case by Example30:53 What is Included, What is Not34:08 Who are your Clients36:10 The Engagement38:57 The Business Case41:59 AI that Reasons44:26 The Definition of AGI46:51 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vosspeterTwitter: @peterevossWebsite: aigo.ai/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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Dec 18, 2024 • 41min
A Database for AI with Rich Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB
Richmond Alake, an AI/ML practitioner and Developer Advocate at MongoDB, dives into the critical role of databases in AI. He discusses the current AI hype, emphasizing the need for modern databases like MongoDB to support innovative applications. Alake shares insights from his journey in software engineering and highlights the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Key topics include the significance of Retrieval Augmented Generation and best practices for optimizing AI workloads.

Dec 11, 2024 • 54min
Mind Over Memory: Empowering You with AI Extensions – A Conversation with Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI
Send us a textChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet, but Personal AI is something entirely different—AI that’s personally yours. Join us as we meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, a visionary on a mission to empower individuals by creating AI extensions of their memory. Get ready to explore how this groundbreaking innovation can transform how we remember, connect, and thrive in a digital world. Let's get started!"#ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalAI #AIInnovation #MemoryExtension #EmpowermentThroughAI #SumanKanuganti #TechTalk #FutureOfAI #PodcastingAI #AIForEveryone01:35 Meet Suman Kanuganti05:57 Starting Aira, addressing needs of the blind 11:41 Bigger dreams - what would Larry do?16:27 ChatGPT… ok we've said it17:57 Introducing Personal.ai26:34 Using Personal.ai31:23 Innovative use cases33:57 Now it gets crazy38:43 It's FREE… to start42:02 Keeping your data safe44:41 Predicting the future of AI48:15 The scary part51:12 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kanugantisuman Website: https://www.personal.ai/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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Dec 4, 2024 • 55min
Agentic AI: Redefining Decision-Making in a Generative World with Megan Gallagher, GTM Account Director at MavenAGI
In this engaging discussion, Megan Gallagher, GTM Account Director at MavenAGI, shares her expertise in digital services and AI. She delves into the implications of Agentic AI, highlighting its generative and predictive capabilities that redefine decision-making. Megan emphasizes the shift from deterministic models to more adaptive systems in customer engagement. The conversation also touches on how AI can enhance efficiency in industries by automating routine tasks and improving overall customer experience.
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