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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 impactâdelivered in Alâs 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 ...
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đ§ Are you successful⊠but not satisfied? Redefining Success â Kris Kluver on Building a Business and a Life You Love {Replay}
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Send us a text Guest: Kris Kluver, Founder of Life on Your Terms â speaker, facilitator, best-selling author, advisor, and coach helping leaders design fulfillment that matches their ambition. Summary: In this powerful replay, Kris Kluver flips the script on success. Too many high performers master their business but neglect their well-being â KrisâŠ
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Send us a text Exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation, Geoff Thatcher, Founder and CCO Creative Principals, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing live experiences. From personalized exhibits to universal storytelling, Geoff delves into the possibilities and pitfalls of harnessing AI to elevate our connections with othersâŠ
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Replay: Writing That Moves the World â Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers on Crafting Ideas That Stick
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Send us a text This is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story! Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate â and why every great message starts with meaning. 00:30 Tricks and tips to a preâŠ
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Send us a text We're joined by Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai and pioneer in RAG research. From deploying AI agents at Fortune 500 companies to shedding light on data privacy and security, Douwe shares his expertise and insights on how to make data simple, effective, and secure. 00:46 Introducing Douwe Kiela 01:37 RAG - Here to Stay or Go? 06:59âŠ
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Anaconda Unleashed: Python Powers the AI Jungle with Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, co-founder of Anaconda {Replay}
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Send us a text Replay Episode: Python, Anaconda, and the AI Frontier with Peter Wang Peter Wang â Chief AI & Innovation Officer and Co-founder of Anaconda â is back on Making Data Simple! Known for shaping the open-source ecosystem and making Python a powerhouse, Peter dives into Anacondaâs new AI incubator, the future of GenAI, and why Python isnââŠ
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⥠Riding the Data Wave: Surviving (and Thriving) in the AI Flood with Time-Series, AI, and the Future with Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData
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Send us a text This week on Making Data Simple, join Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData, as we dive into the rapidly evolving world of data. Ajay shares his front-row perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling time-series databases in an era of AI-driven automation. From the mechanics of managing massive datâŠ
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Send us a text What if AI could tap into live operational data â without ETL or RAG? In this episode, Deepti Srivastava, founder of Snow Leopard, reveals how her company is transforming enterprise data access with intelligent data retrieval, semantic intelligence, and a governance-first approach. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of AI âŠ
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The BOLD Advantage: Show Up (hint, this will make sense after you listen) and hear Fred Joyalâs Guide to Confidence, Networking & Growth {Replay}
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Send us a text đïž This week on Making Data Simple: Fred Joyal â you may know him from the iconic 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Today, Fred takes us beyond marketing genius into the art of being BOLD. Show Notes 02:20 â Brand Fred Joyal 19:20 â Monetization Strategy 20:58 â Boldness as a Superpower 23:18 â Just Show Up 26:15 â Step Up with Exercises 27âŠ
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Send us a text Get ready for an insightful conversation on the future of data integration and real-time decision making with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management at StreamSets. We cover everything from the âwhy StreamSetsâ story to its secret sauce, how it plays in regulated industries, and what makes it a powerful player in data fabric, AI,âŠ
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Stop, Start, Succeed: Jacob Hicks on Time Management & Coaching with Guest Host Katherine Mayne
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Send us a text Ready to reclaim your time and live with intention? In this episode, Katherine Mayne sits down with Jacob Hicks, Coach and Speaker, to explore the intersection of productivity and intentional living. We dive into the tools, habits, and strategies that can help you master time management, optimize your workflow, and unlock your full pâŠ
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In case you missed it.... Master the 3 Circles â Focus, Influence & True Leadership with Executive and Leadership Coach, Lynne Snead
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Send us a text Episode Description: Taking a break doesnât mean you miss the good stuff. Last year, while I was on a much-needed vacation, I invited one of my favorite coaches back on the mic â Lynne Snead, Principal & Owner of Talent Evolution Systems. Lynne walks us through the Three Circles Model â a powerful framework for maintaining focus, expâŠ
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Powering the Future: Leadership, AI, and the Next Era of IBM Power with Tom McPherson, GM of IBM Z and LinuxONE and former GM of IBM Power
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Send us a text Episode Description (Show Notes): Step into the world of IBM Power Systems with insider insights from Tom McPherson, former GM of IBM Power. In this conversation, Tom shares leadership lessons, debunks common misconceptions, and dives deep into the innovations shaping the future of Power infrastructure. From AI integration to hybrid âŠ
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đ Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup CEO of Abzu {Replay}
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Send us a text đ Replay Alert: Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup Weâre bringing back one of our most thought-provoking episodes! Join us for a replay with Casper Skern Wilstrup, CEO of Abzu and the mind behind QLattice. We dive into Symbolic AI, the why behind Abzu, and Casperâs wild take on consciousness, simulatioâŠ
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Streaming the Future: Dr. Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent on AI, LLMs, and the Contrarian View
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Send us a text Deep Diving into the future of AI: Join Dr. Sean Falconer â AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, software engineering leader, and developer relations expert â for a deep dive into the future of AI, data streaming, and what it really means to build at the edge of innovation. From managing multiple LLMs to testing autonomous agenâŠ
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{Replay} AI Risks, Ethics & Law â with Christina Montgomery Chief Privacy Officer, General Motors and former IBMer
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Send us a text Sheâs the legal powerhouse behind IBMâs AI ethics strategy â and she makes law fun. In this encore episode, we revisit a fan favorite: Christina Montgomery, formerly IBMâs Chief Privacy and Trust Officer, now Chief Privacy and Trust Officer, GM. From guarding the gates of generative AI risk to advising on global regulation, ChristinaâŠ
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Send us a text The AI Advantage: Get Better Results from LLMs with the Perfect Prompt On this episode of Making Data Simple, weâre joined by Jonathan Mast, AI consultant and coach at Whitebeard Strategies and creator of the Perfect Prompting Frameworkâą. Jonathanâs not just riding the AI waveâheâs teaching business leaders and everyday users how to âŠ
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Send us a text Weâre back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist and veteran CEO, on what it really takes to unlock performance through engagement. In this episode, we go deeper into the psychological drivers of motivation â autonomy, mastery, and purpose â and explore how to stop employee churn, combaâŠ
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đïž The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: Dave Garrison on Leadership That Sparks Innovation
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Send us a text đ Show Notes: What if the biggest barrier to your companyâs growth isnât your strategy â but your peopleâs belief in it? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, we welcome Dave Garrison, seasoned CEO, board member, and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience driving real-world results. Dave pulls back the curtain âŠ
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From 9Ă Safer Cars to Hallucination-Free LLMs: Inside Sama with Duncan Curtis SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology
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Send us a text From Elephant Butts to Ethical AI â Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at Sama Episode intro Duncan Curtis, SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology at Sama, has shipped everything from autonomous-vehicle platforms at Zoox to game-changing data products at Google. Today he leads a 160-person team thatâs reinventing how training data isâŠ
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CEO David Hirschfeld of Tekyz on the Startup Lie Thatâs Killing Your Company. Hint: Itâs not about the tech â itâs about the problem you're solving.
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Send us a text đ§ Episode Description: This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz. With a background spanning major tech firms and startup trenches, David brings grounded, data-backed insight into what makes or breaks a startup. From tackling the #1 reason startups fail to exploring the value of validationâŠ
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Send us a text This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome Ralph Gootee, CTO and co-founder of TigerEye, a company reshaping strategic sales intelligence with a data-driven edge. Ralphâs journey spans Pixar, Sony, and PlanGrid â and now heâs building tools to help sales leaders see around corners. From the secrets behind TigerEye's intuitive reportâŠ
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In case you missed it....The Future of Risk, Powered by AI with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir
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Send us a text đ§ REPLAY ALERT: The Future of Risk, Powered by AI In case you missed it the first time â weâre bringing back this incredible conversation with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir. Kathy dives into how Provenirâs AI-powered risk decisioning software processes over 4 billion transactions annually across 50+ countries. From fâŠ
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Send us a text Weâre back for Part 2 of our Automation deep-diveâand the hits just keep coming! Host Al Martin reunites with IBM automation aces Sarah McAndrew (WW Automation Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (App Mod & IT Automation Development) to push past the hype and map out the road ahead. đŹ Episode Highlights 00:12 Observability â why seeinâŠ
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Send us a text Buckle upâautomation is shifting into high gear! In Part 1 of our Automation mini-series, host Al Martin VP WW Technical Sales sits down with IBM insiders Sarah McAndrew (VP WW Automation, Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (VP App Mod & IT Automation, Development) to decode the now and next of enterprise automation. đ Whatâs inside âŠ
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