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Send us a textJoin us for a fantastic interview replay with Dianne Del Rosso, Brigadier General and VP, IBM.A 2-star General on the #MakingDataSimple podcast! Dianne DelRosso, Brigadier General and VP, WW Services, IBM. Lab Services : World classconsultants with certified skills providing value-based services via simple,repeatable practices, methodologies, and offerings03:08 Meet the General08:02 Why ditch Westpoint (twice)?!10:10 How do you still balance the Reserves?11:15 Do you hate Navy?12:54 The acquisition space14:57 Why Lab Services, Why now?18:13 The Lab Services mission19:14 Mid and long-term vision20:20 Product vs Client vs P&L23:18 When to use a Partner25:28 Getting in front of clients following COVID27:31 Leaving your markLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianne-del-rosso-7950871Website: https://www.ibm.com/products/expertlabsWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by

Send us a textPart 2 : Sam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company,  Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization.  Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytics and consumer insights data.00:39 The Gray Dot Company06:44 Using Data10:18 Website Design10:18 Website Design13:08 Ethical Marketing14:53 Biggest Marketing SuprisesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seoWebsite: https://thegray.company, https://legendarypodcasts.com/sam-torres/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple

Send us a textSam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company, Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization. Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytics and consumer insights data.03:40 Meet Sam Torres05:57 Marketing Platforms07:49 Digital Consumer Intelligence14:55 Defining Success17:55 AIs Impact on Google22:07 Should I Trust Sponsored Adds?23:58 GenAI PositivesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seoWebsite: https://thegray.company,  https://legendarypodcasts.com/sam-torres/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, wherewe explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... whilekeeping it simple & fun.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should

Send us a textLearn Marketing with engineer-turned-marketer, Alex Makarski, Founder of clickmakers.io and co-founder of measurebit.com.  Alex builds digital media buying and data consulting teams who thrive on data and innovate in the areas of data integration, attribution, data augmentation, AI/ML-aided media buying and decision making.01:42 Meet Alex Makarski04:38 Clickmakers.io10:35 The Power of Modeling11:51 Marketing Terms13:53 Long Sales Cycles16:36 Clickmaker's Differentiation 17:36 Human or Bot?18:50 Data in Marketing24:10 Measurebit.com27:50 The future of Marketing35:15 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexmakarskiWebsite: https://alexmakarski.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 featur

Send us a textWelcome back to Part 2 of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep exploration of innovation in an often-overlooked domain – the world of apartments. Join us as we reconnect with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a visionary company that's turning the apartment industry upside down through data-driven technologies and efficiency strategies.In this episode, we pick up where we left off, starting with Norhart's unique differentiation at 00:12. Discover the technology breakthroughs that have finally arrived at 02:55 and how data plays a pivotal role in reshaping apartment living (explored at 09:08). Dive into the concept of smart apartments (10:38) and the fascinating journey of "I Told You So" at 17:41.But the learning doesn't stop there. Mike shares insights into continuous learning (18:35) and how embracing "No Rules Rules" (20:40) can foster innovation and growth.Connect with Mike Kaeding on LinkedIn [linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding] and explore Norh

Send us a textJoin us for Part 1 of our podcast series, where we embark on an exploration of innovation in apartment design and management through the lens of data. Meet Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a visionary company that's reshaping the apartment industry by incorporating data-driven technologies and efficiency strategies from other sectors.In this episode, we dive deep into Mike's remarkable journey, commencing at 02:01. Discover how he transformed challenges into opportunities, unveiling the concept of the "Apartment Assembly Line" and the incredible efficiency of 5-hour construction crews while maintaining top-tier quality (explored at 13:30).But data isn't just a buzzword here – we also explore the impact of city processes on data-driven innovation (19:38), how talent leverages data for change management (23:26), and strategies for retaining top data-driven talent (35:28).Connect with Mike Kaeding on LinkedIn [linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding] and learn more about Norhart's gr

Send us a textWelcome back to the second installment of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep dive into the realm of digital transformation. Join us in another engaging conversation with Bob McDonald, the driving force behind digital transformation and CRM Experience at IBM.In this episode, we delve even further into Bob's invaluable insights on reinventing enterprises through digital transformation. Buckle up as we explore a plethora of intriguing topics that hold the key to successfully navigating this transformative journey.From deciphering intricate workflows to establishing effective management systems, Bob shares his practical wisdom gained through years of experience. Discover the pivotal role of design principles in shaping effective digital transformations and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like pocket vetoes that can hinder progress.Defining success in the context of digital transformation is a crucial aspect, and Bob elaborates on his unique perspective in just a few m

Send us a text"Welcome to Part 1 of an insightful podcast series where we delve into the dynamic world of digital transformation. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob McDonald, CRM Experience at IBM, who doesn't just discuss digital transformation – he's living it.In this episode, we unveil Bob's unique perspective on reinventing the enterprise. Starting with the core concept, we explore what digital transformation truly means. With Bob's wealth of experience, we journey through the challenges of changing organizational culture and the crucial role data plays in the process.Join us as we dig deep into Bob's philosophy, learn from his practical insights, and explore the transformative power of digital transformation. If you're intrigued by the evolving landscape of business innovation and technology, this episode is a must-listen.03:12 Putting it out there05:44 Bob McDonald intro10:22 What IS digital transformation22:00 Changing culture29:23 Solvi

Send us a textPart 2 : Back with more on Artificial Intelligence - ROI, biggestblockers, and lessons learned with Luke Arrigoni, Chief ExecutiveOfficer at Arricor.00:40 Being a top entrepreneur01:10 The practical AI problem04:09 The AI ROI06:57 Engagement wins09:21 Not made here10:35 Keeping top talent12:18 The future is weirder than you think14:06 AI's biggest blocker16:03 Lessons learned21:35 For funDon't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a visionary in the AI field. Connect with Luke Arrigoni on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukearrigoni/] and learn more about Arricor's work on their website [http://arricor.com/].Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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

Send us a text"Insights from Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Arricor, on AI Innovations and Business Impact"Description: Welcome to an enlightening episode of our podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of Generative AI, Vision AI, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with the esteemed Luke Arrigoni. In this Part 1 interview, Luke, Chief Executive Officer at Arricor, takes us on a journey through AI's transformative potential.Discover the minds behind AI advancements as we delve into topics like facial recognition for privacy, Arricor's mission, Prompt engineering, and the myriad use cases that these technologies unlock. Gain valuable insights into Large Language Models (LLMs) and the role of prompt engineering in optimizing AI's capabilities.Luke Arrigoni shares his expertise on avoiding AI hallucinations, the unique differentiation of Arricor, and the remarkable business impact of Generative AI. Join us to explore the present and future of AI through this engaging discussion.Don't

Send us a textThe 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 Reskilling11:41 The skills problem to solve18:44 Measuring success20:07 Primary areas of reskilling 23:02 Program selection criteria26:31 The Mindful Response37:30 Avoiding burnoutLinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuherosWebsite: https://estelaquesadazuheros.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Dat

Send us a textHe's BACK!  Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures Development at IBM.  How the world has changed in a short year.  Generative AI and more!  02:29 Meet Roger Premo Take 205:52 A Changing World08:18 Generative AI12:48 Both Sides of the Story14:22 Hybrid Cloud and AI20:50 IBM's watsonx25:53 What Have We Learned?27:46 Enterprise Models29:59 Hugging Face31:03 IBM's Differentiation32:23 The 2 min Bar Pitch35:57 Three Questions42:21 An Intentional Hybrid Cloud Architecture 46:40 Responsible AILinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: https://www.ibm.com/watsonxWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 o

Send us a textPart 2 : Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "It all starts with the ideas and content" - Vinca00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speechBobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended mostMade to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315Website: https://www.westwingwriters.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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

Send us a textThe 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 #watsonxWelcome 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

Send us a textWelcome to the Making Data Simple Podcast, where we delve into the world of data empowerment and healthcare innovation with esteemed guest Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health. Join us as we explore the transformative power of a modern API platform, ensuring simple and secure access to actionable patient data. Dive deep into discussions on patient engagement, the significance of healthcare interoperability, the role of AI in health data management, and the pressing issue of physician burnout. Gain valuable insights from Carolyn's expertise as we unravel the path towards empowering patients and revolutionizing healthcare through data. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the possibilities of a data-driven healthcare ecosystem.Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, is ensuring simple and secure access to actionable patient data through a modern API platform.  Carolyn talks patient engagement and empowerment, health care interoperability,

Send us a text#MakingDataSimplePodcast.  Meet Yuval Bachar, leader in data infrastructure and founder/CEO of ECL.  Yuval is recognized as a top influencer in data centers and Edge technology. His work focuses on self-healing data centers with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, predictive maintenance and hardware quality control. 02:15 Meet Yuval Bachar05:07 Starting a Company over Covid 06:33 Where does Edge come in? 08:06 The Hydrogen Data Center12:24 Hydrogen as the Secret Sauce?15:01 Fault Tolerance and 6 9s18:32 Data Center Hosting and Costs21:28 The ECL Pitch25:42 Largest Challenge29:18 Most Surprising Thing32:19 AI in the Data Center38:53 The Story of Entrepreneurship41:05 For Fun42:12 Leadership Style43:26 Prediction for Data CentersLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yuvalbacharWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecldc/,  https://www.ecldc.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Dat

Send us a textPart 2.  "Anything that is easy to explain can't be novel" - 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.  00:28 Learn about Tribe AI07:46 Targeting enterprise clients10:21 Use cases13:40 Tribe AI's methodology 17:18 Coalition21:18 Finding companies to invest in26:05 Founder first29:06 A day in the life31:11 Leadership style39:48 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-rice-nelson-473b1a8Website: Tribe.AI, https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalitionoperators/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 feature

Send us a text#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 ! 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 adoptionLinkedInWebsite: Tribe.AI, Coalition OperatorsWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you shoul

Send us a textListeners, I'm excited to share this episode with you.  I had the pleasure to interview my buddy's 97 year old grandmother.  It was fascinating to hear from her first hand, and it gives me perspective on how technology changes.  What will I be saying about technology when I'm 97? Will I say "hey kids, I remember the before times... before ChatGPT"I needed levity for a simpler time. Meet Maxine Ryals, Grandmother, Life Coach, Continuous Learner, at 97.  ….Talk to the people that matter before they're gone.  There is wisdom in age. 00:50 Meet Maxine Ryals05:00 Remembering the rebel years06:46 Romance10:46 The secret to longevity13:24 First job15:59 How the world has changed18:47 WW220:32 Changes for women21:57 Most amazing thing in the last 100 years24:50 #1 Invention26:22 Biggest influencer 27:02 Life's activities30:38 What does it take to be happy? 32:57 How long is a good life?33:47 The 100th birthday partyWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? 

Send us a textChatGPT and great businesses leveraging the capability...  Meet Sam Tucker the CEO of VegCatalyst. Vegan businesses and animal rights, Sam is living his values.03:12 Meet Sam Tucker08:35 Investor Pitch11:33 GTM & Use Case14:21 The Technology16:11 Secret Sauce 16:48 ChatGPT24:30 Competitors?25:36 VegCatalyst Current Status 27:05 Is ChatGPT all that?LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-tucker-veganWebsite: vegancreativecompass.com/, https://vegcatalyst.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com 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 almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IB