
Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
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May 17, 2023 • 54min
ChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet, but personal.ai is AI that's personally yours. Meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI
Send us a textChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet but personal.ai is AI that's personally yours. Meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, focused on empowering every individual with an AI extension of their memory.01:35 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.

May 10, 2023 • 29min
"I'm getting a SodaStream!" Sustainability Part 2
Send us a textPart 2 on Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader Sustainability, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer. I guess I need to get a SodaStream. 00:35 Forms of sustainability10:00 Intelligent supply chain13:51 A low carbon future17:27 The sustainability pitch23:27 More info25:08 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroderWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/sustainability, IBM Impact Report, 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.

May 3, 2023 • 29min
Sustainability, Net 0, and Environmental Stewardship. Let's get green - like the Hulk! Part 1
Send us a textWe're getting Green and talking Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader, Sustainability IBM, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer, IBM. Part 1· 01:29 What is sustainability· 04:42 Meet Klaus Roder, Becky Morones· 08:25 What is taking so long?· 11:46 Net 0· 15:04 IBM sustainability use cases· 22:09 Environmental stewardship definedLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroderWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/sustainability, IBM Impact Report, 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.

Apr 26, 2023 • 29min
It's Cloudy for Infrastructure and the case for Quantum with Petra Buhrer, Part 2.
Send us a textPart 2, a quick wrap with Petra Bührer on Infrastructure, then Quantum, as she serves as a Quantum Ambassador. Fun stuff.00:12 Infrastructure in Cloud05:47 Quantum Ambassador 09:06 A case for Quantum21:34 What's on your bookshelf 23:22 Diversity in technologyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petrabuehrer Website: IBM Power, IBM StorageWant 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.

Apr 19, 2023 • 32min
Infrastructure runs the word. A conversation with Petra Bührer, Technical Sales Leader and Quantum Ambassador
Send us a textWe’re remiss in not regularly talking about IBM Infrastructure, Power and Storage. We correct that today with Petra Bührer, Technical Sales Leader Technology Infrastructure DACH and Quantum Ambassador. Part 1.03:59 Petra Bührer Infrastructure expert07:52 A day in the life of Tech Sales Infrastructure10:17 Infrastructure runs the world12:04 Why do you need IBM Power16:43 Encryption and security features19:05 Cost benefit of Power22:27 Power with AI24:15 Power and cloud26:26 IBM StorageLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petrabuehrer Website: IBM Power, IBM StorageWant 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.

Apr 12, 2023 • 31min
The Prediction Machine: Paul Bessire, VP of Data, Coterie Insurance {Replay}
Send us a textPart 1: Can't get enough of money ball? Feels more like sports radio. Making Data Simple welcomes Paul Bessire, VP of Data, Coterie Insurance. 05:11 Paul's KC connection07:59 The Prediction Machine08:38 Who is this guy???15:31 Paul's story27:01 And about the Tech?29:48 "Box Score" is all the mattersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbessire/Website: https://coterieinsurance.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.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.

Apr 5, 2023 • 53min
Peter Sisson is working to fight fake news, fake reviews, and fake products with his company CertifyIt. Come for the tech ideas, stay for the stories.
Send us a textMeet serial entrepreneur, Peter Sisson who is working to fight fake news, fake reviews, and fake products with his company CertifyIt. Come for the tech ideas, stay for the stories. 00:44 Serial entrepreneur Peter Sisson08:01 Videos that cannot be tampered with10:38 Use cases12:32 Deep fakes15:13 Certifying videos22:10 AI imaging23:07 Monetization or GTM26:51 How to get the app28:52 Pivoting the business plan36:24 The investors always win & THE story47:20 Where to reach Peter 50:20 Ernest ShackletonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petersisson Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getcertifyit/, https://certifyit.org/Curling beavers youtubeWant 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.

Mar 29, 2023 • 46min
Ami Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream. We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.
Send us a textAmi Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream. We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.02:20 Meet Ami Gal04:52 What's in a name? sqream.com08:10 Problem being solved13:53 The secret sauce : data flow16:52 Software or HW for scale20:47 Secret sauce take 225:02 Hadoop, future of27:52 Hybrid cloud31:31 Go-to-market35:09 The next 5 years of compute39:18 Ok, next 20 years44:17 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/galamiWebsite: sqream.comWant 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.

Mar 22, 2023 • 39min
Part 2 - Vinca LaFleur - "It all starts with the ideas and content" and Tips and Tricks to a stellar presentation.
Send us a textPart 2 : Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "It all starts with the ideas and content" - Vinca00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speechBobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended mostMade to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315Website: https://www.westwingwriters.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 &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.

Mar 15, 2023 • 40min
New! "The story is the difference" with West Wing Writer Vinca LaFleur.
Send us a textWe all need to tell a better story.Meet Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer, the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "The story is the difference". Fascinating and only Part 1.02:28 Meet Vinca LaFleur, the diplomate, wait?!08:25 Politics? Continuous news?10:40 "Hanging" with Bill Clinton18:41 The craft of writing23:53 Not a PowerPoint hater, but...26:53 A writers process (case study)President Clinton at the Mackie Plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLCBP3o2kOMLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315Website: https://www.westwingwriters.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.