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17: 17. Tracy Frey of Uncommon Impact Ventures on Creating Diversity In Startup Funding
Tracy Pizzo Frey is the Founding Partner, Uncommon Impact Ventures. Founder, Restorative AI. She was a one time dancer, teacher, forest explorer, Googler and is currently a mom. Uncommon Impact Ventures invests in technology solutions led by founders who share our values to create products, equity, and profits with integrity. To support them, it created a…
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18: S2 #18. Maribel Lopez Shares Her #1 Productivity Tip For the Year
I’ve tried many things but meeting free days provide the focused time to take certain projects to the next level and create more structure in your week. Give it a try and let me know what you think at podcast@lopezresearch.com. Also what topics would you like to hear more about on the podcast? You can…
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16: 16. CXO Conversations: Michael Sherwood on Edge Computing Lessons Learned From the City of Las Vegas
Send us a text The Chief Innovation Officer of the City of Las Vegas, Michael Sherwood, shares how Las Vegas uses edge computing to improve traffic and public safety. He also talks about the challenges and lessons learned with designing an Internet of Things and edge strategy. About MichaelMichael Sherwood is the CIO for the…
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15: #15. Google Cloud’s Bobby Allen, Our Cloud Therapist, Talks Hybrid Cloud and Edge
Send us a text Are you ever confused by all of the ways to mash up cloud computing and the edge? In this podcast, Bobby Allen. demystifies some of the latest trends in Google Cloud. You can subscribe to the podcast and view additional content at https://elevatetheedge.com Social links for your hosts and the guest(s)…
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3 Tips For Automation Success
A study by Lopez Research found that 80% of organizations are looking to embrace and expand automation efforts in 2022. Today, market leaders are also using artificial intelligence to automate processes, find patterns in data and model outcomes of various actions. There are many definitions of automation; not all are considered artificial intelligence. Automation describes…
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17: S2# 17 The Power of Employee Engagement With WeSpire’s Susan Hunt Stevens
In this episode, I ask Susan Hunt Stevens, the founder and CEO of WeSpire, to discuss the methods and tools to tackle opportunities such as ESG, DEI and employee engagement. About Susan Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder & CEO of WeSpire,, an award-winning employee experience technology that drives environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes…
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16: Making Accounting Better With AI: An Interview With Vic.ai CEO
Alex Hagerup, the CEO of Vic.ai, shares the difference between using AI for automation versus autonomy in accounting. About Alex: Alexander is a serial tech entrepreneur with a strong passion for artificial intelligence. Prior to launching Vic.ai, he founded two other technology companies; his last one was funded by Northzone Ventures and later acquired by…
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14: 14. Nancy Shemwell of Trilogy Networks On Bringing Edge-as-a-Service To Rural America
Send us a text Delivering broadband to rural America ( communities of less than 5,000 people which equals 1.5m square miles of the U.S.) isn't easy. Did you know that there were 2,000 carriers serving these areas? In this podcast, we speak with Nancy Shemwell of Trilogy Networks about how to support edge computing use…
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16: S2 #16. Using AI Automation to Improve Work: An Interview with NTT’s Anisha Biggers
AI Automation is a hot topic in enterprise IT circles but getting it right requires more than a set of Robotic Process Automation tools. In this podcast, I speak with Anisha Biggers from NTT DATA Services on the how and why of automation. We discuss topics such as return on value versus return on investment.…
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15: 15. IBM Research Fellow Dr. Michael Factor Discusses Hybrid Data Fabric
There are numerous challenges to working with distributed data. How do we secure, analyze and govern data in a hybrid cloud world? In this podcast, Michael Factor from IBM Research describes what a hybrid data fabric is and how it helps companies gain value from data in distributed locations. Michael Factor's bio. Dr Factor is…
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13. Where The Edge Meets Agriculture: A Conversation With Mike Goodenough of Sweet Heal
Send us a text Sensors, wireless connectivity and analytics are changing the future of agriculture. In this podcast , Mike Goodenough, the CTO at Sweet Heal, shares how edge computing is used in the cannibus industry and the unique requirements of edge for a regulated product. You can subscribe to the podcast and view additional…
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12. Clearblade’s CEO, Eric Simone, Shares Who’s Using Edge and Why
Send us a text In this podcast with Eric Simone, the CEO of Clearblade, we discuss edge computing, AI, 5G and IoT. We address topics such as what are the different categories of edge and how does it differ from previous IoT concepts. We also look at what industries has he seen adopting edge and…
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14: 14. Ade Adewunmi of Cloudera Fast Forward Labs Defines MLOPs and Why It Matters
Machine Learning Operations (MLOps or ML Ops) is a set of practices that aims to deploy and maintain machine learning models in production reliably and efficiently, as defined in various publications. In this podcast we take on the topic of MLOPs. What is it and is it like DevOps for AI? Turns out it’s broader…
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15: S2 #15 Paula Ratliff of Women Impact Tech Speaks on How Hybrid Word Can Benefit The Workplace
The future of the workplace looks different in a post COVID world. In this podcast, we discuss a changes in the workplace and how to to build a new culture with Paula Ratliff. She is the President of Women Impact Tech where she leads strategic direction and daily operations. Paula has spent the past 20…
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13: 13. Merve Unevar of IBM Research on How AI Helps Automation, Data Integration and Digital Transformation
In this podcast, Merve Unuvar, the Director of AI Platforms and Automation team in IBM Research AI, talks about automation trends including AI-enabled low code automation, API management, and how to deal with unstructured data. About MerveMerve Unuvar is leading the global research strategy for Business and IT Automation, partnered with the IBM Hybrid Cloud…
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11: #11. Mike Baca of AmerisourceBergen Shares How Edge Computing Is Changing Healthcare
Send us a text Mike is the Senior Director of IT Edge Solutions at AmerisourceBergen. In this podcast, he shares how edge technologies such as mobile, GPS and virtual reality are changing everything from supply chain management to better patient outcomes. You can subscribe to the podcast and view additional content at https://elevatetheedge.com Social links…
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14: S2 #14. The Evolution of Hiring and Gig Work in a Distributed Workplace with PeopleCaddie’s Tim Rowley
In this episode, we talk about the changes in hiring such as how do we find and assess talent. Is is 9-5 a thing and is there a better way to find contract labor. We also touch on AI and diversity and inclusion. Bio Tim Rowley is CTO and COO at PeopleCaddie, a digital talent…
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12: 12. Lacework’s Chris Pedigo On Securing The Cloud and Machine Learning
Machine learning and cybersecurity are tied at the hip. In this podcast, Chris Pedigo, the Go-to-market CTO for Lacework, discusses key trends, common misconceptions and advice for navigating a rapidly evolving security market. You can follow Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispedigo/ You can follow Maribel at http://twitter.com/MaribelLopez and https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/ You can subscribe to the podcast on your…
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10: #10. 5G, Edge and A New World of Media and Entertainment With Google’s Teena Piccione
Send us a text 5G offers low-latency at the edge enabling new market opportunities in areas such as manufacturing and cloud gaming. Teena Piccione, the Global Transformation & Operations Executive at Google, shares her thoughts on how edge computing impacts media, entertainment and other industries. You can subscribe to the podcast and view additional content…
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11: #11. What’s Next In Natural Language Processing and How Does It Help Business With IBM’s Shila Ofek_Kiofman
Natural Language Processing in AI isn't a new field, but it's advanced rapidly since 2019. Are we at the human-level of understanding with NLP and what can be done today? Models trained on generic data sets often fail to retrieve the right information for businesses. Today, technology companies are developing solutions that allow enterprises to…
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#9. Whitney Myers on Embedded Analytics, AI and the Edge
Send us a text Whit Myers is the CEO of Zuar, Inc, a fast growing data technology company specializing in ELT, Data Staging, and Analytics. Her passion for solving problems with data is paired with 13 years of experience leading disruptive tech teams. In this podcast, we talk about the shift from ETL to embedding…
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