2943: LTIMindtree - How Is Digital Transformation Shaping Our Future?
Release Date: 06/25/2024
2948: Lessons in Digital Transformation With Shawbrook Bank
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
Join me, Neil, on this episode of Tech Talks Daily, where I sit down with Russ Thornton, Chief Technology Officer at Shawbrook Bank. Russ is at the forefront of Shawbrook Bank's ambitious digital transformation journey, leveraging AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation from Pegasystems to revolutionize their operations. Under Russ's leadership, Shawbrook Bank has streamlined their loan processing time by an impressive 75%, while freeing up underwriters from 1,500 hours of manual work each month, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience. Recently, they've embarked on phase two of...
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2947: Tech-Driven Philanthropy: GreenLight Fund's Role in Social Innovation
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, join me, Neil, as I sit down with John Simon, Co-founder and Board Chair at GreenLight Fund, and Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures. We delve into how GreenLight Fund is reshaping social innovation across America. Founded on the principles of venture philanthropy, GreenLight Fund identifies and scales proven nonprofit solutions to tackle systemic challenges faced by communities nationwide. With operations spanning 13 cities and plans to expand to 16 soon, their unique model bridges the gap between local needs and impactful solutions. John shares...
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2946: From Translation to Transformation: How DeepL is Leading the AI Charge
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the landscape of language translation? Today on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Steve Rotter, Chief Marketing Officer at DeepL, a company that has been at the forefront of AI-powered translation since 2017. With a mission to help businesses and individuals thrive through superior translation tools, DeepL's journey is one of continuous innovation and unwavering commitment to quality. In this episode, Steve shares insights into DeepL's specialized AI approach that sets it apart from general-purpose AI models. We dive into how...
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2945: Tom Conrad's Silicon Valley Story: From Pandora to Zero Longevity and a Lifelong Metabolic Wellbeing
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
Hi, are we overlooking the monumental failures in our quest for innovation? Today on Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Tom Conrad, a Silicon Valley veteran with a rich history in shaping how we interact with technology, from Pandora to Snapchat and beyond. Currently leading Zero, Tom brings a unique perspective on the resilience required in tech, diving into the harrowing yet enlightening lessons from billion-dollar blunders like Quibi and Pets.com. Tom will unravel the layers of success that extend beyond just a stellar product. He'll explain the importance of robust investment strategies,...
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2944: What is a Lakehouse, and Why is it the Next Big Thing in Data?
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
Have you ever wondered what the future of data management looks like? In this episode, we dive into the world of data lakehouses with Ori Rafael, the CEO and co-founder of Upsolver. Ori shares his insights on why the lakehouse is poised to be the next big thing in data, and how Upsolver is at the forefront of this revolutionary architecture. A data lakehouse is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative approach that decouples storage, metadata management, and compute. Ori explains how this separation allows for greater flexibility and significant cost savings compared to traditional data...
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2943: LTIMindtree - How Is Digital Transformation Shaping Our Future?
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Sudhir Chaturvedi, President of LTIMindtree, to delve into the transformative power of digital technologies. From the increasing use of Generative AI and automation to the strategic investments necessary for business resilience and growth, Sudhir offers an in-depth look at the future of various industries. We begin by discussing the critical considerations and challenges businesses face as they integrate Generative AI and automation into their operations. Sudhir highlights the complexities around trust, bias, explainability, security, regulation, and cost,...
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2942: Cisco - How Customer Experience Can Drive Business Innovation
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Harry Caldwell, the dynamic leader of the CX Americas organization at Cisco. Recorded live at Cisco Live, this conversation uncovers the human side of technology and explores how a focus on customer experience (CX) can drive innovation and business success. Harry Caldwell shares his journey from his early days in North Carolina, through a 23-year tenure at Microsoft, to his current role at Cisco, where he leads a team of 4,400 professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. His passion for enabling people to do their best work shines through as he...
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2941: LunarCrush - Is Social Media Data the Key to Crypto Success?
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Joe Vezzani, the visionary co-founder of LunarCrush, a leading social media analytics firm in the crypto space. From his background in finance and advertising to the inception of LunarCrush in 2017, Joe's story is one of innovation, resilience, and foresight. We'll explore how LunarCrush aggregates social media data to offer investors valuable insights into crypto, stocks, NFTs, and other markets. Joe shares how the company weathered the 700+ day crypto bear market, pivoting to a subscription model and launching a groundbreaking...
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2940: Scaling Success: Strategies for CTOs and VPEs
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
Have you ever wondered how to build a work culture that fosters high performance and innovation? In today's episode, we're joined by Francis Lacoste, an expert in engineering leadership coaching. Francis has dedicated his career to helping CTOs and VPs of Engineering at tech startups develop amazing work cultures and high-performing teams. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in the open-source and cloud developer tools industry, Francis shares his journey from being a Senior Director at Salesforce to becoming a sought-after coach for tech leaders. We dive into the "inner game" of...
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2939: Confidential Computing: Elevating AI and ML Security in the Cloud
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In a digital age where enterprises are tasked with protecting an extensive network of data, traditional methods of safeguarding sensitive information often fall short. Static, rules-based models for detecting data breaches rely heavily on the quality of training data, leaving gaps in security. How can organizations bolster their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats? In today's episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we are joined by Shamim Naqvi, CEO of SafeLiShare Inc., to explore the transformative potential of Secure Enclave technology in the cloud, also known as Confidential...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit down with Sudhir Chaturvedi, President of LTIMindtree, to delve into the transformative power of digital technologies. From the increasing use of Generative AI and automation to the strategic investments necessary for business resilience and growth, Sudhir offers an in-depth look at the future of various industries.
We begin by discussing the critical considerations and challenges businesses face as they integrate Generative AI and automation into their operations. Sudhir highlights the complexities around trust, bias, explainability, security, regulation, and cost, shedding light on how these issues can be navigated to harness AI's full potential.
The conversation then moves to digital transformation and its profound impact on the workforce and industries such as retail and financial services. Sudhir explains how digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a crucial strategy for operational efficiency, customer experience enhancement, and the creation of new revenue streams.
Sudhir underscores the importance of investing in technology to build resilience and sustainability. He shares insights on how leveraging cloud, data, digital, and AI technologies can significantly reduce carbon footprints and drive sustainable growth.
We also explore the exciting future trends in technology, including advancements in AI, quantum computing, and robotics. Sudhir provides a glimpse into how these innovations will continue to shape industries and create new opportunities.
Join us for this enlightening discussion with Sudhir Chaturvedi, where we unpack the strategic importance of digital transformation and technology investment for a resilient and sustainable future. How do you see AI and digital transformation influencing your industry? Share your thoughts with us!