Send us a text Part 2 of 2 We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD. In this episode, we explore the next frontier: how intelligent algorithms don’t just support organizations—they shape them. From AI ethics and algorithmic bureaucracy to the future of human-AI teams, universal income, and debunking myths, Phanish offers a provocative look at how organizations can—and should—adopt AI in a human-centric way.

⏱️ Chapters 00:12 – Algorithmic Bureaucracy01:23 – AI Ethics04:24 – Blockchain07:51 – AI as Team vs. Individual Agents11:59 – New Skills15:12 – Predictions & Universal Income17:20 – Adopting AI in a Human-Centric Way19:02 – AI Myths🔗 Connect with Phanish Puranam LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phanishpuranamWebsite: insead.edu/faculty/phanish-puranamWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Part 1 of 2 How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently? In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the metaverse, Phanish walks us through the evolving relationship between humans, algorithms, and the systems we build. We dive into real-world use cases, research-backed insights, and surprising pitfalls — plus a contrarian take on why bad ideas might be the key to better innovation. ⏱️ Chapters 01:50 – Meet Phanish Puranam03:36 – Organizational Design08:39 – Where is Org Design Today12:41 – A Research Example15:59 – Technologies as Tools & Teammates17:54 – A Real Use Case Example20:30 – The Metaverse, Eliminate Bad Ideas Fast21:28 – Pitfalls23:30 – Use Case Deep Dive30:06 – The Power Structure🔗 Connect with Phanish Puranam LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phanishpuranamINSEAD Profile: insead.edu/faculty/phanish-puranam#OrganizationalDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #PhanishPuranam #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #AlgorithmicOrganizations #Leadership #INSEAD #MakingDataSimple #AIandWork #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #OrgDesign Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text 🎙️ From Host to Hot Seat! This week on Making Data Simple, Al Martin flips the mic and becomes the guest as Ian Smith, co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, steps in to host a fast-paced, thought-provoking episode of the Baseline Podcast. It’s a casual convo with some serious zingers—think startup energy, AI honesty, automation truths, and even a little NFL shoutout. You won’t want to miss this one! 🕒 Episode Highlights 00:52 – How Making Data Simple got started 06:11 – IBM as a Startup?! 08:38 – Why IBM, really 11:49 – Competing with “Real-time” AI 23:20 – How to get clients to truly embrace automation 32:12 – The test AI flunked… but still got a B 🤖 33:06 – GO CHIEFS! 🏈 37:54 – The real IBM use case 47:06 – “Nothing went wrong” (famous last words?) 🔗 Connect with Ian: linkedin.com/in/ian-smith-a803701 🌐 Learn more: baselinepodcast.com 💡 Want to be featured on Making Data Simple? Pitch us your story at [email protected]—we’re always on the lookout for brilliant minds in tech, data, leadership, and innovation. 🎧 Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM. LinkedIn. Executive Producer, Katherine Mayne LinkedIn. We talk trending tech, bold ideas, and big leadership—all with a focus on keeping it simple and fun. 

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Send us a text 🚀 What’s the secret to building a world-class influencer marketing program? Ryan Debenham, CEO of GRIN, joins Making Data Simple to break down the future of creator-driven marketing, AI’s role in the space, and how GRIN is reshaping brand-influencer partnerships. 💡 From Red Bull’s marketing playbook to a key conversation about the “Secret Sauce”, Ryan shares the insights, technology, and mindset needed to scale a creator-powered brand in today’s digital economy. 🔹 Key Topics: ✅ What makes a great influencer? ✅ How GRIN is redefining the industry ✅ AI’s impact on marketing ✅ The future of remote companies ⌛️Minute Markers 02:11 Meet Ryan Debenham 07:54 Running a Startup 08:46 Modeled after Red Bull 12:01 GRIN 15:44 Influencer Marketing 17:52 Who are the Influencers 18:45 Secret Sauce 22:51 The Technology 24:51 The 2-Min GRIN Pitch 31:16 AI in Marketing 34:32 GRIN's Future 36:06 A Remote Company 38:35 In Closing 📢 Listen now! 🎧 Guest: Ryan Debenham | LinkedIn | Website 🌍 Host: Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM | LinkedIn 📩 Want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] 🔗 Hashtags: #MakingDataSimple #InfluencerMarketing #CreatorEconomy #AIinMarketing #BrandGrowth #MarketingTech #Leadership #GRIN #RyanDebenham Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Innovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales 🎧 Tune in for an insider’s look at the technical strategies shaping the future of finance. Kristen McGarry, Principal Account Technical Lead for IBM’s Financial Services Market, returns to Making Data Simple to dive deeper into the intersection of technology and Wall Street. Based in NYC, Kristen works with the world’s largest financial institutions to drive innovation, accelerate time to value, and implement cutting-edge solutions across software, hardware, and services. In this episode, we break down the realities of technical sales, the evolving role of data science in finance, and what Wall Street is getting right (or wrong) about AI. Kristen also shares key insights on the challenges of working with financial giants and predictions for the future of tech in banking. ⏱ Episode Highlights: 📍 02:57 – An Intro to Kristen McGarry 📍 04:36 – Why IBM? 📍 09:25 – The Attraction of Data Science 📍 11:51 – A Day in the Life of an Account Technical Leader 📍 13:30 – Technical Sales versus Sales 📍 15:05 – Continuing to Innovate 📍 19:09 – Dealing with Wall Street 📍 20:17 – The Methodology 📍 22:23 – The How of Technical Sales 📍 23:05 – Continuous Learning 📍 28:03 – Management System 📍 30:34 – Wall Street Learnings 📍 32:20 – Biggest Challenge 📍 33:08 – The Data Challenge 📍 34:22 – Best Data Science Use Cases in Finance 📍 36:14 – What Do Clients Miss on AI? 📍 38:09 – Predictions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mcgarry/ Website: https://www.ibm.com/

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Send us a text In this special replay episode of Making Data Simple, Al Martin sits down with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, to dive deep into data literacy, upskilling, and solving learning challenges. Matt shares his expertise on defining data fluency, the best ways to learn, and how organizations can close the data skill gap. From client use cases to leadership insights, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for businesses and individuals navigating the data-driven world. Show Notes & Chapter Markers: ⏳ 2:25 – From SVP of Products to Data Learning Business 📊 3:48 – Defining Data Literacy 🎓 5:50 – Teaching the Products 🚧 7:36 – What’s Out of Scope? 🏢 12:50 – Client Use Case 💡 18:07 – Solving Learning Problems 📖 21:14 – What Does a Learning Plan Look Like? 🔍 25:08 – Defining Micro 🧠 30:20 – Best Ways to Learn 📈 33:14 – Measuring Success 💰 34:47 – Venture Capital Funding 🌟 36:10 – Fundamental Leadership Belief 🔑 38:24 – The Most Valuable Leadership Skill 🔗 Connect & Resources: QuantHubMatt Cowell on LinkedInBooks Mentioned: Monetizing Innovation, Ultra LearningConnect with the Team:🎤 Host: Al Martin🎬 Producers: Kate Mayne📩 Want to be a guest? Reach out to [email protected] and tell us why you should be next! 📢 Hashtags:

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Send us a text The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology.  AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx

Welcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've always been curious about but hesitant to ask. From hallucinations to WatsonX, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, as well as Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology, shares his expertise and insights, unraveling the complexities and potential of AI. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its impact on our lives. Prepare to have your questions answered and be amazed by the wonders of AI.

02:17 Meet Ruchir Puri the "Maker"09:24 A day in the life 14:22 The AI hype 24:21 Why now?27:36 The AI triangle35:57 Why IBM 40:58 Deciding factors43:57 Is bigger better?47:59 Hallucinations 49:53 watsonx52:33 Who are you betting on?54:23 First stepsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruchir-puri-b117021a Website: https://www.ibm.com/watsonx Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Money Ball is back! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, gives us the latest on data analytics in sports. If you like sports don't listen unless you have time to be entertained. Show Notes 04:09 What does Money Ball look like now?07:30 Mrs Chicago's personal update08:40 Fan website: The Analyst11:16 Stats Perform for the rest of us17:25 Sports tech competitors18:34 Monetizing data. $115M for NFL data! What?27:44 Broadcaster and PressboxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/ Website: https://statsperform.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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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Send us a text The 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/robertplotkin Website: https://www.blueshiftip.com Want to be featured on Making Data Simple? Reach out at [email protected] 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.

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Send us a text The 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/mgupta76 Website: https://www.ibm.com/granite Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

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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."

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01:56 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/vosspeter Twitter: @peterevoss Website: aigo.ai/

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Send us a text Richmond Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB, is an AI/ML practitioner with an academic background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning.  If databases that scale for AI are your thing, this one is for you. 02:05 Meet Rich Alake 03:57 A Developer Advocate at MongoDB 05:57 Passions and Fate! 08:52 AI Hype 13:14 Oh No.  AGI Again… 17:30 What Makes and AI Database? 20:42 Use Cases 25:41 RAG Best Practices 27:40 The Role of Database 30:05 Why is MongoDB Better At? 32:43 What's Next 36:13 Advice on Contious Learning 38:44 Where to Find Rich? Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/richmondalake Website: https://www.mongodb.com/

Register For MongoDB: https://mdb.link/register_make_data_simple AI Agents Article: https://mdb.link/ai_agents_making_data_simple Best Repo for AI Developers: https://mdb.link/ai_developer_resource  Richmond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmondalake/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text ChatGPT 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!"

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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Megan Gallagher outlines the case for Agentic AI from the seat of GTM Account Director at Maven AGI.  "We are living in times where we're still underneath this construct that things are going to be deterministic and that there are certain decision trees that are followed." "What we have to acknowledge in this new world is that these agents are generative and predictive in nature."

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01:30 All Great Podcasts start with Drinks05:27 Maven AGI 09:13 Smaller Models! 10:50 Why Maven AGI12:04 The Secret Sauce or Use Case15:13 Typical Client Persona 20:31 Using Enterprise Data 26:19 But AGI, Really?30:12 Assistant or Person?39:06 What's Next?40:28 My Thoughts on Getting Started?46:30 The AI Example49:30 The Maven AGI Pitch53:23 LearningLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/megfgallagher Website: https://mavenagi.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Aaron Cooper, Senior VP of Global Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance, shares insights on advancing emerging tech policies like #DataPrivacy, #Cybersecurity, #AIRegulation, and #DigitalTrade. Topics include balancing regulation with innovation, global vs. local policy, and the future of AI and cybersecurity. Hosted by Al Martin on Making Data Simple.

Aaron Cooper serves as Senior Vice President, Global Policy at BSA, Business Software Alliance. In this role, Cooper leads BSA’s global policy team and contributes to the advancement of BSA members’ policy priorities around the world that affect the development of emerging technologies, including data privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, data flows, and digital trade. 01:06 Introducing Aaron Cooper05:29 Washington on Election Day08:44 AI Regulation's Two Objectives09:25 Representing the Alliance11:15 Defining Alliance Success16:05 Politics in Regulation18:09 EU Regulation19:49 How to Regulate23:10 State versus Federal versus Global25:40 Regulation without Stifling Innovation28:47 AI Worries30:24 Cybersecurity Fears31:29 Predicting the Future34:43 What's True38:55 Job SatisfactionLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncooper4/ Website: https://www.bsa.org/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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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Send us a text Ben Lowe, Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Technology, shares insights into building a successful entrepreneurial journey, the creation of Lighthouse, and the transformative potential of Agentic AI for enterprises. Packed with career advice and strategies for innovation, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #AgenticAI #TechLeadership #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #CareerAdvice #AIForEnterprise #StartupJourney

01:34 Finding a Entrepreneurial Partner04:43 The Creation of Lighthouse08:10 Becoming the CEO09:34 The Biggest Challenge of Entrepreneurship11:30 Lighthouse Technology19:07 Agentic AI20:16 The Lighthouse Trajectory22:12 The GTM31:39 Reseller versus Innovator36:53 AI for the Enterprise41:35 The 2-Min Pitch43:30 What's True? Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowebenjamin/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Send us a text Phillip Swan is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader renowned for turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities. As Chief Product and go-tomarket (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group, Phillip blends customercentric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships.  01:19 Meet Phillip Swan03:33 Wind River Systems07:30 Responsible AI Solutions08:25 3 Key Areas : Manufacturing, Financial, Pharma10:22 AI on Quicksand11:30 AGI in 6 Months.  Seriously?13:08 The Definition of AGI 14:32 A Responsible AI Culture19:51 Is Regulation the Catalyst?21:57 AI Change Management24:24 Phillip and the AI Group25:33 AI Solution Group29:16 Achieving Responsible AI30:36 Clean Data36:16 What Scares the Responsible AI Guy39:36 Shadow AI40:54 A SummaryLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/phillip-swan Website: https://www.theaisolutiongroup.ai/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, 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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Send us a text Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer and Co-founder of Anaconda, is back. Peter discusses Anaconda’s AI incubator. "It turns out Python is still a thing". Python and much, much more. 01:27 Meet Peter Wang05:10 Python or R05:51 Anaconda's Differentiation07:08 Why the Name Anaconda08:24 The AI Incubator11:40 GenAI14:39 Enter Python16:08 Anaconda Commercial Services18:40 Security20:57 Common Points of Failure22:53 Branding24:50 watsonx Partnership28:40 AI Risks34:13 Getting Philosophical36:13 China44:52 Leadership StyleLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/pzwang Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anacondainc/, https://www.anaconda.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Part 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial and Co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments. 00:50 Lighthouse Technology02:23 A Closed, Free AI Model?? How is it Monetized?08:17 Back to the Data Center10:44 The Edge11:51 Lighthouse GTM19:29 The Future21:12 Reaching Lighthouse21:43 Rapid Fire- Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship- Easiest Part of EntrepreneurshipLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/ian-smith-a803701 Website: https://lighthousetechnology.ai/

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Send us a text Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial andCo-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments.

00:58 Meet Ian Smith 03:24 Knowing when to Walk Away 06:32 Back to Ian 08:14 Startup Companies 09:51 A Wine Making Distraction 14:54 Exercise? 16:01 Back to Exciting Tech 19:12 Lighthouse Technology 26:46 Optimize Cloud via Conversational AI

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Send us a text More on GenAI, Hallucinations, RAG, Use Cases, LLMs, SLMs and costs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  With this and the previous episode you'll be wiser on AI than 98% of the world.

00:12 Hallucinations02:33 RAG Differentiation06:41 Why IBM in AI09:23 Use Cases11:02 The GenAI Resume13:37 watson.x 15:40 LLMs17:51 Experience Counts20:03 AI that Surprises23:46 AI Skills26:47 Switching LLMs27:13 The Cost and SLMs28:21 Prompt Engineering29:16 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armand-ruiz, linkedin.com/in/john-webb-686136127 Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineering

Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to rate us on your favorite platform! Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text A watercooler talk with the incredibly smart, Greg Hintermeister, IBM Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, and AI+ Enterprise Transformation Lead. From Design, the AI Method, to Music.

00:40 What Are You Singing?03:09 Meet Greg Hintermeister06:16 The Role of Design09:19 Becoming a Distinguished Engineer11:33 The Game Changer12:47 Monolithic Applications to Cloud17:34 Avoiding Egress Charges19:05 The AI Method22:34 Reference Architectures26:59 High Quality Data Sets28:50 Finding Greg29:04 Proving Musical TalentLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/greg-hintermeister Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. Greg Hintermeister Notes Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:33 PM Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Chris Konarski, VP Client Engineering, IBM, talks about how to place client obsession, co-creation, and curiosity to work within the Enterprise. 01:55 Who is Chris Konarski?04:41 Client Engineering09:02 Client Obsesses, Biased to Action, Curiosity11:49 Love to Designers13:37 Four Weeks to Deliver16:04 3 Most Successful AI Use Cases18:14 AI Win Rate21:05 Use Case Problems30:36 What Client Engineering is NOT37:12 Competitors 39:33 Client Engineering's Future41:36 Measuring Success44:14 In Summary44:37 For Fun49:22 What's True57:20 It's a WrapLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-konarski/ Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineering Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology.  AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx

Welcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've always been curious about but hesitant to ask. From hallucinations to WatsonX, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, as well as Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology, shares his expertise and insights, unraveling the complexities and potential of AI. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its impact on our lives. Prepare to have your questions answered and be amazed by the wonders of AI.

02:17 Meet Ruchir Puri the "Maker"09:24 A day in the life 14:22 The AI hype 24:21 Why now?27:36 The AI triangle35:57 Why IBM 40:58 Deciding factors43:57 Is bigger better?47:59 Hallucinations 49:53 watsonx52:33 Who are you betting on?54:23 First stepsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruchir-puri-b117021a Website: https://www.ibm.com/watsonx Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer.  Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting.    01:00 Christina Montgomery!04:36 My Daughter and the Bar08:36 Chief Privacy and Trust Officer11:37 Keeping IBM Out of Trouble13:34 Client Conversations16:23 Where to Be Bullish and Bearish20:52 The Risks of LLMs24:21 NIST and AI Alliance28:26 AI Regulation36:13 Synthetic Data38:00 Misconceptions40:07 Worries41:27 The Path to AI43:13 Aspiring Lawyers Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a Website: https://www.ibm.com/impact/ai-ethics Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.