Send us a text Kathy Stares, EVP of North America for Provenir talks about AI-powered risk decisioning software, processing more than four billion transactions annually for disruptive financial services organizations in more than 50 countries worldwide. 01:14 Meet Kathy Stares04:34 The Start of Summer08:01 AI Powered Risk Decisioning11:31 The Tech Behind Povenir13:42 Models14:32 Data Source16:43 The Business Problem17:33 Banking Strategies18:48 The Extent of the Platform20:28 Automation21:46 Provenir Differentiation 22:47 Millennials and GenZs?29:05 Trends in the Future31:57 The Takeaway33:28 Reaching Provenir35:25 The Wealthy BarberLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathy-mitchell-stares-8150159 Website: https://www.provenir.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 Part 2: Ayal Steinberg, GM Technical Community and Client Engineering.  A life in Sales is discussed in terms of Tech, leadership insights, and calling your shots.  You're guaranteed to find at least one nugget to operationalize.   00:12 The State of AI03:45 Instruct Lab, Open & Closed Models08:49 Exciting Tech15:51 Ayal the Outlier16:58 Emerging Tech18:14 Fearful? Nope19:51 Leadership Style24:57 Provide Hope, Define RealityJan 29th, 2020 - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/ayal-steinberg-discusses-ibmstrategy-moving-to-the/id605818735?i=1000486478375 Jan 26th, 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-1-al-ayal-steinbergdiscuss-data-and-ai-market/id605818735?i=1000549047047 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ayalsteinberg 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 1: Ayal Steinberg, GM Technical Community and Client Engineering.  A life in Sales is discussed in terms of Tech, leadership insights, and calling your shots.  You're guaranteed to find at least one nugget to operationalize.   01:24 Tech Community and Client Engineering05:03 Client Sales versus Technical Sales07:27 5 to 10% More Productive via Reducing Friction10:32 Technical Sales Insights12:30 Defining the Technical Community 13:41 Advice to Sales? 15:36 Calling Your Shots17:30 The Biggest Sin 21:12 State of IBMJan 29th, 2020 - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/ayal-steinberg-discusses-ibm-strategy moving-to-the/id605818735?i=1000486478375 Jan 26th, 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-1-al-ayal-steinberg-discuss-dataand-ai-market/id605818735?i=1000549047047 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ayalsteinberg 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 This week we chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM. Rob talks health and hobbies, the state of AI, and IBM's overall vision.  01:57 Maintaining Health 03:57 Where is IBM Today? 06:58 Modernizing the Data Center 08:08 Acknowledged Mistakes 10:41 The State of AI 13:48 IBM's Position on AI 17:14 The InstructLab Project 19:33 IBM's Vision and Outlook 20:43 What Must IBM Get Right? 21:40 Emerging Technologies 23:30 THINK Conference Announcements 24:25 Artificial General Intelligence 25:48 The Art of Influence 26:46 Hobbies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertdthomas Website: robdthomas.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 David Wynn, Principal Solution Architect at Edge Delta, talks automated observability, ensuring systems are not only monitored but also intelligently guided through root-cause analysis when issues arise 02:07 Meeting David Wynn03:27 Sorry, David is from Duke04:41 Google Cloud08:02 Edge Delta11:51 Differentiation14:21 Reactive or Prevention?16:03 The Practice of Observability18:41 Data Exhaust22:30 Customer Personas24:28 Use Cases27:01 David's Take on AI31:58 Hype Cycle37:06 Jif versus Gif37:58 Naming and Monetization39:17 What Do You Read?41:00 Leadership Advice41:50 Designing Metrics is HARD43:12 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidbwynn/ Website: edgedelta.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. David Wynn Notes Saturday, May 4, 2024 4:43 PM 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 Cody Schneider Part 2, co-founder of Swell AI and Drafthorse AI : two AI content creation platforms helping businesses scale content production.   Consider this an early stage founder discussion.  A ton of fun topics in this one. 00:12 Short Nvidia?  06:39 THE Platform of Choice13:51 Brain Rot14:43 AI Guidance17:10 Swell AI's Value22:56 It's Ok to Take Kudos!25:47 Business Predictions28:07 Distribution > Product29:27 Finding Cody30:08 Getting OfflineLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider Website: https://www.swellai.com/, https://www.drafthorseai.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 1.  Getting to know Cody Schneider, co-founder of Swell AI and Drafthorse AI : two AI content creation platforms helping businesses scale content production.  Consider this an early stage founder discussion.   It starts with Marketing and builds to where AI is being used today. 01:31 Meet Cody Schneider05:27 Differentiating a 2x406:52 Avid Skier10:41 Early Stage Startups?13:27 Swell AI15:00 Differentiation using AI18:35 Monetization Strategy21:42 The Billion $ Company of One24:22 Marking AI Tools26:30 Foundational Models27:26 AI Training AffordabilityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider Website: https://www.swellai.com/, https://www.drafthorseai.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 When I need to re-center and remind myself to stay grounded and that growth is accessible to all of us (that's the reskill part) I'm reminded of this episode.  The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM.  Come for social responsibility in reskilling the world, stay for lessons in being mindful and being kind to yourself. ·       02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros  ·       05:21 Your personal why? ·       07:16 Reskilling ·       11:41 The skills problem to solve ·       18:44 Measuring success ·       20:07 Primary areas of reskilling 23:02 Program selection criteria ·       26:31 The Mindful Response ·       37:30 Avoiding burnout LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuheros Website: https://estelaquesadazuheros.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.   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 This is one of my favorite episodes with Nancy Hensley, when she was CMO at Stats Perform.  I've got to get back to my bracket!

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 update ·      08:40 Fan website: The Analyst ·      11:16 Stats Perform for the rest of us ·      17:25 Sports tech competitors ·      18:34 Monetizing data. $115M for NFL data! What? ·      27:44 Broadcaster and Pressbox Linkedin: 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. 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 More AI with Don Finley, Founder of FINdustres, a leading product development agency. Don talks about fusing science, art, and technology into one.  Not your conventional CEO.  01:30 Meet Don Finley03:50 The Midlife Crisis06:36 FINdustries07:02 Kilimanjaro Break09:40 Work/Life Integration10:30 Client Profiles12:00 FINdustries Differentiation13:43 The 2-min Pitch14:58 Science, Art, plus Technology16:34 Good to Great18:18 Predominate Use Cases20:06 When to Seek Help22:20 The Role of the Developer26:37 AI Risks28:17 Big Bets31:22 Methodology and Scale34:41 Top Learnings36:23 The Next Kilimanjaro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dfinley Website: https://findustries.co/ 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.  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 live, impromptu podcast with Kevin Nugent, Data & AI Global Partner Sales @ IBM with the IBM partner community in Toronto.  A quick and fun discussion on the state of AI in the industry. 01:04 Kansas City Chiefs01:93 Meet Kevin Nugent02:25 Shorting Nvidia 03:25 State of the AI Business 05:520 What is watsonx07:22 IBM's Differentiation 08:39 Again, Why IBM?14:13 Making Money with AI 16:37 AI Skills20:06 Go IBM Partners!LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinrnugent Website: https://www.ibm.com/partnerplus 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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Let's talk data transformation and what makes a great seller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce,  Armon Petrossian.   As more companies move to the cloud the weakness in data transformation is becoming profound. 01:15 Meet Armon Petrossian02:21 The problem in being data driven04:28 Introducing Coalesce07:53 Automation defined09:56 The ETL to ELT shift11:54 Typical customer use case12:55 The Coalesce differentiator16:18 Proof of value24:39 Column metadata25:40 Data transformation inhibitors28:17 The future31:52 What makes a great sellerLinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/armonpetrossian/ Website:

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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 Understanding Search, GenAI, RAG methodology, and vector databases with Nixon Cheaz, Engineering Lead at IBM's Experience Engine.   02:24 Meet Nixon Cheaz04:32 Search without Google06:35 Experience Engine08:30 Elements of Good Search12:46 Search Data Source15:36 GenAI Use Cases and Vector DBs 19:40 Foundational Models?22:07 Impact of Vector DBs25:38 IBM Public Content DB28:02 Use Cases29:58 IBM Technologies32:54 RAG40:12 Health is WealthLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nixon-cheaz

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 Data Science level set in 2024.  This episode is a live recording that talks to  Distinguished Engineers at IBM from Client Engineering, Finance, and  Research with Rachel Reinitz, Suj Perepa, and "Beware of simple questions" Darrell Reimer, respectively.  Pardon just a bit of sound quality issues. 

00:16 The Field of Data Science00:50 Meet Rachel, Suj, and Darrell03:37 What is Data Science Today?07:00 Data Science Skills10:25 How has Data Science Changed12:07 A Day in the Life14:25 AI Engineers?23:45 Fake News and Cost30:36 What's Next?33:27 Too Much GenAI?36:49 Low Barrier Risks39:29 Deep Science vs Deep Business42:17 For Fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rreinitz, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sperepa/ linkedin.com/in/darrellreimer

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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 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.

Send us a text Let's go deep on GenAI, Foundational Models, and LLMs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  Get a candid view on what is happening in the industy today. 01:40 Meet Armand Ruiz05:09 Meet John Webb06:43 The Client Engineering Practice07:51 GenAI11:50 IBM's AI Approach 13:50 GenAi in the Enterprise 15:47 Where to Start?18:10 RAG Method19:11 IBM's Differentiation21:25 AI Regulation24:22 LLM versus Smaller ModelsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armand-ruiz, linkedin.com/in/john-webb-686136127 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 GenAI in Marketing.  Making Data Simple welcomes Michael Cohen, Chief Data Analytics Officer and ML and AI product and marketing expert in consumer data technologies.  Marketing Operations, Automated Decision Activation, Measurement and Analytics, Info Security and Privacy.  01:15 Meeting Michael Cohen03:33 The Plus Company08:06 Traditional Approaches to Marketing12:03 The Future of Marketing17:31 Data Augmentin's Role24:46 Data Inputs26:18 The AIOS Product31:39 Algorithms34:03 2 Min Plus Pitch41:13 Aggressive Innovation Roadmaps44:44 Next Marketing Disruption46:33 For FunLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/macohen1/ Website: www.macohen.net, https://pluscompany.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 Technology for Mindfulness. How to best utilize technology to your advantage. The new year is always a good idea to revisit best practices. 02:50 Re-introducing Robert Plotkin07:04 Why Technology for Mindfulness11:27 Tech Designed for Addiction15:58 Techniques and Habits for Mindfulness19:11 Time Blocking28:37 Breaking Up Big Tasks for Reward34:22 Hofstadter's Law44:08 Meditation Practice51:52 Tuning out Distractions54:02 Social MediaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertplotkin, https://technologyformindfulness.com/ Website: blueshiftip.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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MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.  This week is Part 1 -  Where we simply discuss the state of AI.

01:29 Meet Jaclyn Rice Nelson06:03 Being learning oriented 08:22 Alphabets growth equity arm 15:30 What AI now?  User interface?19:52 What to do with hallucinations?27:53 Business adoptionLinkedIn WSJ spotlight https://techlive.wsj.com/person/jaclyn-rice-nelson/ Website: Tribe.AI, Coalition Operators

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 It's a New Year! Setting your intentions; identifying what's important, and how to prioritize in business. Additionally, harness the superpower of identifying styles.

This week's episode is a replay of a highly rated episode with Lynne Snead, founder and owner of Talent Evolution Systems.  Lynne is a behavioral analyst, consultant, training specialist, speaker, coach. Lynne has a back ground in Educational Psychology, and has specialized in organizational performance for over 20 years. Lynne is one of the original Franklin Covey co-authors, has a best seller, she created Franklin Covey’s signature Project Development process and programs, worked directly with Stephen R Covey Senior and Stephen MR Covey Junior. Lynne started her own company in 2003. 

I've known Lynne for several years and highly recommend reaching out to her for more information. Show Notes 1:42 – Lynne talks about her career 4:44 – What is your definition of Coach?7:38 – Beginning of the year intentions16:24 – Line of sight36:40 – How do you prioritize in business?44:40 – Style is important50:54 – What is the “cheat” to align different styles?  Favorite book: Speed of Trust Favorite book: Atomic Habits

About Vern Harnish  Contact Lynne Snead Connect with the Team Producer Kate Mayne - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.  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 Mind blown!  Meet Casper Skern Wilstrup, CEO of Abzu, inventor of QLattice, and expert on Symbolic AI.  We discuss AI, science, and philosophy.  Get a drink and enjoy… 01:39 Introducing Casper Wilstrup06:34 Abzu the Name09:09 Abzu the Mission12:32 Symbolic AI22:20 Foundational Models?24:42 The QLattice Explanation26:33 Abzu Use Cases30:57 More on QLattice32:52 The Abzu Pitch34:56 Reaching Abzu36:10 Are We in a Simulation?38:03 Panpsychism 🤯43:03 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wilstrup Website: https://www.abzu.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.

Send us a text The intersection of AI and law.  Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022, is a legal tech expert and corporate lawyer.  Hear from one of the most widely followed legal tech voices on legal tech tools, myths, and the impact of AI. ·       01:14 Introducing Colin Levy ·       03:19 The Definition of Legal Tech ·       09:13 Legal Tech and Ecosystem ·       10:37 Law's History and Future ·       13:34 Legal Tools ·       19:18 The Impact ofAI  ·       23:29 Legal Tech Myths ·       28:30 Fake News in Law? ·       37:46 Where are We Going Here? ·       41:38 The Book! ·       43:47 Where to find Colin Levy ·      44:35 Advice for Law Students  ·       47:10 For Fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinslevy Website: https://www.colinslevy.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 This week on Making Data Simple, Fred Joyal. Perhaps you've seen Fred on 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Now, he's turned marketing genius into the art of being BOLD.   Show Notes  02:20 Brand Fred Joyal 19:20 Monetization Strategy 20:58 Boldness is a Super Power 23:18 Just Show Up 26:15 Step Up with Exercises 27:00 Failure's are Steps Up, Take Another Swing 38:50 5 Steps to Lowering Anxiety 41:50 How to Better Network Find Fred Joyal @ https://fredjoyal.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredjoyal Twitter: fredjoyal  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. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, 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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MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Robert Plotkin author of The Genie in the Machine and Founding Partner of Blueshift IP.  Can AI be patented?  Computer Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business.  Part 2.

00:50 Patenting an Algorithm06:05 The Method for Patentability13:37 Patent Files versus Approvals16:09 Patent Costs20:25 The Future of AI 29:28 Finding Robert Plotkin30:58 Biggest Misconception on IP Law 32:52 Technology for MindfulnessLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertplotkin Website: blueshiftip.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.