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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, speaks with David Germain, portfolio Non-Executive Director and former senior technology and transformation leader in banking, financial services and insurance. Drawing on 30 years of global experience, David shares how sustainable business growth depends on more than just strategy and technology - it's rooted in inclusive leadership, organisational culture, and curiosity at every level. They explore why leadership teams must reflect their customer base, how to create psychological safety to encourage innovation, and why "constructive disruption" is essential for long-term success. David discusses the challenge of balancing today's operational pressures with the future ambitions of an organisation, and why trust, diversity of thought, and resilience are non-negotiables. The conversation also examines the role of technology, particularly AI, as both an enabler and a disruptor, and why leaders must prepare their people for the cultural and operational shifts it brings. If you're a business leader seeking practical ways to align people, culture, and technology for lasting impact, this episode offers clear, real-world perspectives. —— Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times' fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023 and recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and 2024. Cynozure is a certified B Corporation. 

David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers, joins Kirk on the show and reflects on his nearly 30-year career in IT, discussing the industry's evolution to cloud computing, highlighting the importance of agility and service-oriented approaches, and the need for organizations to foster belonging and empowerment among employees.

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In today's volatile landscape, the pressure is on. Organizations need leaders who can steer through uncertainty, move fast, and foster a culture of continuous innovation. Join former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General David Goldfein, to delve into the strategies for leading high-performing teams amidst constant change. The General will offer battlefield-tested insights into leading transformations, making high-stakes decisions, managing risk, and inspiring organizations to embrace new technologies. This session promises actionable advice for leaders seeking to build adaptable, future-ready organizations, allocate resources, and make consequential decisions.

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David Foster just published the 2nd edition of his amazing book, Generative Deep Learning (O'Reilly 2023). We chat about a lot - running a consultancy, all things writing, the impact of AI on kids, why in-person events matter more than ever, and much more.

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtfoster/

Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Deep-Learning-Teaching-Machines/dp/1492041947

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In this episode, Jason Foster talks to David Bader, Distinguished Professor of the Department of Data Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. They talk about building massive scale analytics, how to use a large amount of data to gain insights, the complexity of the data set and how to bridge the gap between architecture and algorithms. David also shares his notable experience, talks about capabilities and skills data departments require to run large-scale data projects and explores some use cases in diverse industries.