Making Data Simple

Send us Fan Mail#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 [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 Fan MailListeners, 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? 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 Fan MailChatGPT 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 [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 Fan MailWant 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. AbstractMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.This week on Making Data Simple, we have Benn Stancil, Chief Analytics Officer + Founder @ Mode. Benn is an accomplished data analyst with deep expertise in collaborative Business Intelligence and Interactive Data Science. Benn is Co-founder, President, and Chief Analytics Officer of Mode, an award-winning SaaS company that combines the best elements of Business Intelligence (ABI), Data Science (DS) and Machine Learning (ML) to empower data teams to answer impactful questions and collaborate on analysis across a range of business functions. Under Benn’s leadership, the Mode platform has evolved to enable data teams to explore, visualize, analyze and share data in a powerful end-to-end workflow. Prior to founding Mode, Benn served in senior Analytics positions at Microsoft and Yammer, and worked as a researcher for the International Economics Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Benn also served as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Wake Forest University, where he received his B.S. in Mathematics and Economics. Benn believes in fostering a shared sense of humility and gratitude. Show Notes1:22 – Benn’s history7:09 – Tell us how you got to where you are today9:14 – Tell us about Mode12:08 – What is your definition of the Chief Analytics Officer?21:53 – Why do we need another BI tool?24:09 – What’s your secret sauce?27:48 – Where did the name Mode come from?28:41 – How do we use Mode?31:08 – What is you goto market strategy? 32:38 – Any client references?34:58 – “The missing piece in the modern data stack” tell us about thisMode Email: [email protected]@substack.comTwitter: benn stancilConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailThis week on Making Data Simple, we have Dima Syrotkin, founder of Pandatron. Dima Syrotkin is the CEO of Pandatron and a PhD researcher at Aalto University in Helsinki. With clients like SAP, Universal Pictures & Skanska, Pandatron is a startup that supports change management. They do it by scaling AI-driven coaching 1-on-1s to every manager, which also allows them to measure change.Show Notes1:49 – Dima’s history5:35 – Where does the coaching come in?16:39 – Have you ever had a case where there is no model or exercise?19:28 – Is there any follow up?20:58 – What’s your most profound use case?25:49 – Empathy 33:35 – What models are used?36:25 – How does bias work?37:29 – How do you measure progress?39:07 – Describe your business modelPandatronDima on MediumConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailChatGPT might be a scrape of the internet but personal.ai is AI that's personally yours. Meet Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, focused on empowering every individual with an AI extension of their memory.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.

Send us Fan MailPart 2 on Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader Sustainability, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer. I guess I need to get a SodaStream. 00:35 Forms of sustainability10:00 Intelligent supply chain13:51 A low carbon future17:27 The sustainability pitch23:27 More info25:08 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroderWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/sustainability, IBM Impact Report, 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 Fan MailWe're getting Green and talking Sustainability with Klaus Roder, Technical Sales Leader, Sustainability IBM, and Becky Morones, Product Env Stewardship Engineer, IBM. Part 1· 01:29 What is sustainability· 04:42 Meet Klaus Roder, Becky Morones· 08:25 What is taking so long?· 11:46 Net 0· 15:04 IBM sustainability use cases· 22:09 Environmental stewardship definedLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebecca-morones-cpps, linkedin.com/in/klausroderWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/sustainability, IBM Impact Report, 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 Fan MailPart 2, a quick wrap with Petra Bührer on Infrastructure, then Quantum, as she serves as a Quantum Ambassador. Fun stuff.00:12 Infrastructure in Cloud05:47 Quantum Ambassador 09:06 A case for Quantum21:34 What's on your bookshelf 23:22 Diversity in technologyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petrabuehrer Website: IBM Power, IBM StorageWant 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 Fan MailWe’re remiss in not regularly talking about IBM Infrastructure, Power and Storage. We correct that today with Petra Bührer, Technical Sales Leader Technology Infrastructure DACH and Quantum Ambassador. Part 1.03:59 Petra Bührer Infrastructure expert07:52 A day in the life of Tech Sales Infrastructure10:17 Infrastructure runs the world12:04 Why do you need IBM Power16:43 Encryption and security features19:05 Cost benefit of Power22:27 Power with AI24:15 Power and cloud26:26 IBM StorageLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petrabuehrer Website: IBM Power, IBM StorageWant 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 Fan MailPart 1: Can't get enough of money ball? Feels more like sports radio. Making Data Simple welcomes Paul Bessire, VP of Data, Coterie Insurance. 05:11 Paul's KC connection07:59 The Prediction Machine08:38 Who is this guy???15:31 Paul's story27:01 And about the Tech?29:48 "Box Score" is all the mattersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbessire/Website: https://coterieinsurance.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 Fan MailMeet serial entrepreneur, Peter Sisson who is working to fight fake news, fake reviews, and fake products with his company CertifyIt. Come for the tech ideas, stay for the stories. 00:44 Serial entrepreneur Peter Sisson08:01 Videos that cannot be tampered with10:38 Use cases12:32 Deep fakes15:13 Certifying videos22:10 AI imaging23:07 Monetization or GTM26:51 How to get the app28:52 Pivoting the business plan36:24 The investors always win & THE story47:20 Where to reach Peter 50:20 Ernest ShackletonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petersisson Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getcertifyit/, https://certifyit.org/Curling beavers youtubeWant 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 Fan MailAmi Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream. We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.02:20 Meet Ami Gal04:52 What's in a name? sqream.com08:10 Problem being solved13:53 The secret sauce : data flow16:52 Software or HW for scale20:47 Secret sauce take 225:02 Hadoop, future of27:52 Hybrid cloud31:31 Go-to-market35:09 The next 5 years of compute39:18 Ok, next 20 years44:17 For funLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/galamiWebsite: sqream.comWant 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 Fan MailPart 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 [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 &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 Fan MailWe all need to tell a better story.Meet Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer, the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "The story is the difference". Fascinating and only Part 1.02:28 Meet Vinca LaFleur, the diplomate, wait?!08:25 Politics? Continuous news?10:40 "Hanging" with Bill Clinton18:41 The craft of writing23:53 Not a PowerPoint hater, but...26:53 A writers process (case study)President Clinton at the Mackie Plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLCBP3o2kOMLinkedIn: 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 [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 Fan MailWe are recording new episodes for the remainder of the year! This topic seemed very timely with ChatGPT in the news - co-authoring a book with AI. Part 2 : A different take on technology. Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue talks about the book he wrote with AI. Yes with a non-human called "What Makes Us Human". Why do we suffer? What is the meaning of life? Oh boy...00:00 Writing a book with AI02:56 Has AI provided the meaning of life?07:37 Can AI sell too?07:56 Do we lose our humanity with AI?12:40 The concern : bias14:15 Buy the book. Here's why.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-s-thomas-7838445/Website: https://product.soundstrue.com/what-makes-us-human/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 Fan MailThis 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.

Send us Fan MailLet's talk data transformation and what makes a greatseller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce, ArmonPetrossian. As more companies move to the cloud theweakness 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: https://coalesce.io/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?Reach out to us at [email protected] and tellus why you should be next. The Making Data SimplePodcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales,IBM, where we explore trending technologies, businessinnovation, 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 Fan MailHow to incubate and start a company. Dwight Harris Jr, CEO of DataScalp, joins us to share the online platform that captures consumer experiences and uses consumer data to rank companies in a performance dashboard.01:31 Dwight Harris Jr, problem solver02:38 DataScalp and airlines10:11 Airlines rebuttal12:41 GTM13:45 Why start this company15:59 Next steps20:14 A day in the life22:25 Leadership advice22:40 "From Good to Great"LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwightharrisjrWebsite: https://datascalp.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 Fan MailPart 2 : Marketing, The Power of Scarcity with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Market MindShift, Marketing instructor for Grand Canyon University, Columbia Business School, and Wharton. "Trying to reach humans" through digital marketing.28:19 Consumer advice02:40 Companies using scarcity07:07 Black Friday, Cyber Monday08:03 Technology in marketing11:50 AI, ChatGPT in academics17:40 Best marketer of all timeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mindydweinsteinWebsite: https://www.persuasioninbusiness.com/book, https://www.marketmindshift.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.Host, Al Martin LinkedinProducer, Katherine Mayne LinkedinWant 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 Fan MailChatGPT 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 [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 Fan MailEarnings are next week - so I thought I'd bring forward the IBM strategy again for a refresher.Let's talk tech strategy: IBM strategy with Roger Premo, General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Development at IBM. The state of the industry, hybrid cloud, containers, competition. We hit it all.Show Notes02:00 Roger Premo's path to strategy08:37 First impressions of IBM10:42 Hybrid cloud15:33 Facts to support hybrid18:57 Cloud's future21:40 Why containers, Why Redhat?25:55 Addressing lock-in30:08 The IBM bar pitch34:04 Start with outcomes36:10 The most exciting technology38:50 Continuous learning43:09 The chips actLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: https://www.ibm.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 Fan MailAbstractMaking 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.This week on Making Data Simple, we have Lynne Snead. Lynne is the founder and owner of Talent Evolution Systems, 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.Show Notes1:42 – 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? Speed of TrustAtomic Habits Vern Harnish Lynne SneadConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailMarketing fundamentals to AI-powered digital marketing without the use of cookies or personal information. All with Nadia Gonzalez, CMO for Scibids. See white paper for additional technical detail.01:42 Meet Nadia05:15 Marketing Today15:41 The Founding of Scibids16:32 Cookies. What's changed?17:44 Consumer Targeting Era Over?20:07 Marketing Tomorrow26:06 First Party Data & Contextual Signals29:25 Beware of the Walled Garden31:56 Scibids Differentiation35:52 Scibids. What's in a Name?38:56 Machiavelli for WomenLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadia-gonzalez-00b82a3Twitter: @nadia_gonzalezzWebsite: https://scibids.com/White Paper: https://go.scibids.com/ai-privacy-and-the-future-of-digital-marketingWant 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 Fan MailTired of ad-based searches? Meet Eric Olsen, Co-Founder & CEO at Consensus. His new startup leverages Natural Language Processing to serve as the new Google for expert opinions.01:23 Meet Eric Olson02:27 In inception of Concensus04:15 Sorry, sports break06:25 Starting in sports betting9:51 Back to evidence-based search12:17 Monetizing Consensus16:40 The corpus of data17:22 The wisdom of experts19:15 It's free! At least today20:09 Finally, the technology, NLP28:47 The business bet(s)34:14 Predictions39:40 Startup leadershipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-olson-1822a7a6Twitter: @consensusNLPWebsite: https://consensus.app/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 Fan MailI'm posting a repeat this week to refresh myself on the art (or is it science) on sales, specifically listening, as we look to close out the year. Part 1 : Two Sales experts walking into a bar... and divulge all the secrets. Art or science? Frank Attaie, GM Technology IBM Canada, Matt Kosinski, VP Data and AI and Automation Sales Americas.Show Notes06:42 Sales advice for a new leader09:43 Client research in a pinch14:57 Sales philosophy17:51 Defining "listening"22:57 Cringeworthy questions25:37 The right style for sellers29:53 Is Sales really coin operated?Find Matt : linkedin.com/in/matt-kosinski-71929627Find Frank : linkedin.com/in/frank-attaie-1356466Want 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 Fan MailLet's get more technical on the data center revolution. The CPU cannot keep up with data growth! APUs and dedicated processors for Analytics workloads. Jonathan Friedmann, CEO & Co-Founder of Speedata, joins the podcast.01:55 Introducing Jonathan Friedmann10:20 What makes SpeedData 20x faster?13:29 HW acceleration is better16:21 Target client profile17:57 How to accelerate via HW22:02 APUs are the answer23;42 The evil CPU25:57 Supply chain, no problem27:33 Chips and Science Act28:50 Predicting the Future32:48 For fun?LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-friedmann-8b5b99/https://www.linkedin.com/company/speedataio/Website: https://www.speedata.io/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us [email protected] 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 [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 Fan MailI took extended time to learn from two IBM Champions on the state of the IT industry. Welcome Heather Cole, President and CEO at Lodestar Solutions and Steven Perva, Sr. Mainframe Innovation Engineer at Ensono. Special guest, Libby Ingrassia, Program Director for IBM Champions joins us.03:21 Individuals whose first language is binary13:17 What is an IBM Champion?19:34 Why Z Systems? 26:00 ITs #1 Challenge!29:04 Move from FAQs to Should Ask Questions31:50 IT Time to Value36:22 Trends in Data40:28 Business Intelligence Bullseye42:24 Value of Social Eminence47:31 Special Guest :Libby Ingrassia 50:00 IBM Champions ProgramLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heatherlcole, linkedin.com/in/stevenperva, linkedin.com/in/libbyingrassiaWebsite: Lodestarsolutions.com, Ensono.com, developer.ibm.com/champions/Blog: www.lodestarsolutions.com/blogWant 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 Fan MailPart 2: "See the Game, Change the Game". More money ball with Paul Bessire, VP of Data, Coterie Insurance. Fascinating stuff. 01:00 Paul's customers<Ok, off the rails on sport psychology> 09:50 Moneyball for insurance15:10 Can you underwrite at the individual level?20:17 In summary24:09 Startups and adverse selection31:10 Three tweetable nuggets?33:00 For funLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbessire/Website: https://coterieinsurance.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 Fan MailPart 1: Can't get enough of money ball? Feels more like sports radio. Making Data Simple welcomes Paul Bessire, VP of Data, Coterie Insurance. 05:11 Paul's KC connection07:59 The Prediction Machine08:38 Who is this guy???15:31 Paul's story27:01 And about the Tech?29:48 "Box Score" is all the mattersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbessire/Website: https://coterieinsurance.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 Fan MailPart 2 : Learning leadership from a 2-star General : "The harder right versus theeasier wrong". Hear about the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)00:12 How to become a 2-Star General01:22 Raising 3 girls4:10 Leadership style05:21 MDMP to civilian leadership09:55 General McConville's book recommendation10:54 How military influences POV14:06 Advice to others15:52 Finally! The lighting roundLinkedIn: 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 [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM,where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, andleadership ... 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 Fan MailA 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 [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM,where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, andleadership ... 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 Fan MailHey folks! Replay this week as we crunch through a backlog of editing. My favorite coach, Lynne Snead, is guest today to discuss Leadership and Coaching, the good, the bad, and the great. Lynne is the founder of Talent Evolution Systems, 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 Covey.1:30 – Lynne talks about her background5:40 – Lynne’s coaching specialty and mission statement10:30 – Why don’t all leaders have coaches?12:08 – Why do you differentiate corporate coaching from life coaching?16:27 - Do you believe in the element of natural state? 18:32 – How many individuals have you coached?19:49 – What constitutes a great leader?20:55 – What are the common mistakes in a leader?24:44 – Steer them back on trackLynne Snead - LinkedInTalent Evolution SystemsLynne’s email: [email protected] and self deception How will you measure your life?Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailMeet Nicholas Freund, Founder and CEO of Workstream.io. Nicholas spearheads a seed-stage technology startup that integrates directly with analytical tools data, and existing workflows, to empower data teams to use data assets in a more effective way.01:50 Meet Nichola Freund05:18 Why leave the golden child : Tesla?14:10 Time to start another data company18:37 A startup in COVID21:30 The Workstream pitch25:30 A use case example29:16 Competitive differentiation34:40 Monetization and growth39:31 Launch complete41:42 Kill Your service desk!46:03 Company culture48:31 Recommended booksLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nick-from-workstreamWebsite: https://www.workstream.ioWant 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 Fan MailPart 2 : A different take on technology. Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue talks about the book he wrote with AI. Yes with a non-human called "What Makes Us Human". Why do we suffer? What is the meaning of life? Oh boy...00:00 Writing a book with AI02:56 Has AI provided the meaning of life?07:37 Can AI sell too?07:56 Do we lose our humanity with AI?12:40 The concern : bias14:15 Buy the book. Here's why.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-s-thomas-7838445/Website: https://product.soundstrue.com/what-makes-us-human/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 Fan MailPart 1 : A different take on technology. Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue talks creativity and humanities, connecting people with technology, and Artificial Intelligence's impact on the creative arts. AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, Metaverse. 01:34 The brand of being Iain Thomas12:47 AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, Metaverse, and Crypto14:36 Have Millennials rented their lives?17:37 All things NFT24:20 AI meets poetry (Sappho)28:16 What does GPT-3 offer that humans cannot?30:06 The idea wrote the book32:38 Al, not A.I., is officially oldLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-s-thomas-7838445/Website: https://product.soundstrue.com/what-makes-us-human/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 Fan MailPart 2 : Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and thought leader in the field ofMaster Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. If you're an MDM zealot, let's go deep!Show Notes:00:32 The Head of Data Strategy02:00 Make it Easy, Accurate, and Scale05:48 What is Real vs Hype09:00 Profisee's Differentiator14:26 Reach out to Malcolm15:28 How to become a CDO18:50 Focusing on outcomes24:52 The end of the worldLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malhawkerWebsite: https://profisee.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us [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 Fan MailPart 1 : Welcome Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and thought leader in the field of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. If you're an MDM zealot, let's go deep.Show Notes01:28 Meet Malcolm Hawker06:33 MDM's future09:48 A unique view on data fabric14:07 The rise and fall of AOL19:46 The definition of MDM26:28 MDM reference architectureLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malhawkerWebsite: https://profisee.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 Fan MailWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] or for faster response, complete this form and tell us why you should be next. AbstractMaking 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.This week on Making Data Simple, we have Ayal Steinburg VP, WW Data, AI, and Automation Sales Leader Global Markets. Ayal started off in music and then in the late 1990’s shifted to retail where he learned about data and analytics. In the past 20 years Ayal has held various sales rolls during his career. Show Notes9:18 – Ayal’s history11:50 – Ayal talks about his portfolio 16:16 – Market expansion and reducing costs19:02 – Platform and one product21:50 – Why IBM technologies?24:20 – Why are customers moving data?27:56 – Is “Switzerland” a hard or easy sell?30:52 – What is your biggest challenge right now?IBMConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailLet's talk tech strategy: IBM strategy with Roger Premo, General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Development at IBM. The state of the industry, hybrid cloud, containers, competition. We hit it all.Show Notes02:00 Roger Premos path to strategy08:37 First impressions of IBM10:42 Hybrid cloud15:33 Facts to support hybrid18:57 Cloud's future21:40 Why containers, Why Redhat?25:55 Addressing lock-in30:08 The IBM bar pitch34:04 Start with outcomes36:10 The most exciting technology38:50 Continuous learning43:09 The chips actLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: https://www.ibm.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 Fan MailPart 2: Money Ball yet again! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, talks sports analytics offerings, what sports use data the best, AND find out which gender is better at sports analytics. I wonder...Show Notes00:45 Optivision06:57 Which sport gets data? The NFL? 15:48 Was Covid good or bad for business?19:16 Which gender is better at Sports Analytics??!21:45 Guess who Nancy is related to?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.

Send us Fan MailMoney 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 Notes04:09 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.

Send us Fan MailStarting a business that merges technology and medicine: Sean Bozorgzad, CEO Potentia, will make medical rooms near you more efficient via historical patterns, current events, futures, and virtual predictions.Show Notes02:45 Sean = medicine + tech10:04 Starting Potentia Analytics16:58 Potentia real-time insights19:04 HIPAA and use cases23:02 How it all works30:36 Knowledge is power37:04 And pandemic impact?39:15 Command center43:20 Potentia clients45:22 Competitors47:07 Using digital twins48:44 Potentia's future50:08 Finally, for funLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-bozorgzad-357ab047/Website: https://www.potentiaco.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 Fan MailThe most interesting man alive : Neil Sahota, CEO ACSILabs, is taking on AI for Good with the UN. Hear about his UN workings, new book, and think differently with TUCBO.Show Notes02:57 Mr. Neil Sahota05:34 Approaching the UN08:30 The UN pitch10:37 An AI book for ALL of us14:17 AI for Good19:07 Use cases22:46 Own the AI revolution32:13 Think differently with TUCBO38:57 The basketball GOAT41:51 Advice on riskLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilsahota/details/experience/Website: https://www.neilsahota.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 Fan MailTired of spreadsheets? Yes you are. Ryan Buick, Co-Founder of Canvas, has the answer. Canvas is a data exploration tool for business teams to automate manual reporting, build dashboards, and answer ad-hoc questions without SQL. Show Notes02:36 Who is Ryan Buick? 04:43 The Canvas mission06:57 Startups during a pandemic09:36 Problem(s) solved14:33 Modernizing spreadsheets20:12 Current state, desired state23:05 The pitch28:56 Go to market36:46 Biggest fear38:54 Best SF restaurant. You heard it here.Find Ryan : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjbuick/Find Canvas : https://canvasapp.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 Fan MailThis week a Kansas boy done good. Jon Darbyshire, CEO SmartSuite and serial entrepreneur on work management to manage process, from any industry, within a single platform. Show Notes03:28 From Haysville to Newport Beach07:18 Why start a business in a pandemic?08:48 Who needs venture funding. Not Jon.09:26 Workplace automation defined14:12 SmartSuite capabilities19:30 Targeting Millennials and Gen Z20:45 Slack built in21:54 SmartSuite differentiation23:07 Sharing data25:28 The sales pitch28:56 All in. all the time31:00 Passion with preparation is king34:04 Running a family business41:26 Target client profiles44:15 Definition of success46:25 Building a culture49:00 Vision or Grinders?Find Jon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondarbyshire/Find SmartSuite : https://www.smartsuite.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 Fan MailHey Folks! Back to school replay here while we edit some of our recent guests. Enjoy!Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] or for faster response, complete this form and tell us why you should be next. AbstractMaking 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.This week on Making Data Simple, we have Ayal Steinburg VP, WW Data, AI, and Automation Sales Leader Global Markets. Ayal started off in music and then in the late 1990’s shifted to retail where he learned about data and analytics. In the past 20 years Ayal has held various sales rolls during his career. Show Notes9:18 – Ayal’s history11:50 – Ayal talks about his portfolio 16:16 – Market expansion and reducing costs19:02 – Platform and one product21:50 – Why IBM technologies?24:20 – Why are customers moving data?27:56 – Is “Switzerland” a hard or easy sell?30:52 – What is your biggest challenge right now?IBMConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 Fan MailPart 2 : Back, back again... "Two Sales experts walk into a bar". Frank Attaie, GM Technology IBM Canada, and Matt Kosinski, VP Data and AI and Automation Sales Americas. I start right out with addressing sales performance. 😳 Game on.Show Notes00:00 How to address those not achieving quota02:37 What is a Robertson screw driver???04:51 Biggest Sales failures09:05 THE questions that differentiate a tire kicker from true interest09:40 Why IBM? The Sales pitch14:15 Ok... so IBM IS sexy essential! IBM will show, vs. tell, to prove it16:55 What IBM does that no one else can22:21 A day in the life of Matt & Frank25:37 What do Sales guys do for fun?Find Matt : linkedin.com/in/matt-kosinski-71929627Find Frank : linkedin.com/in/frank-attaie-1356466Want 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 Fan MailPart 1 : Two Sales experts walking into a bar... and divulge all the secrets. Art or science? Frank Attaie, GM Technology IBM Canada, Matt Kosinski, VP Data and AI and Automation Sales Americas.Show Notes06:42 Sales advice for a new leader09:43 Client research in a pinch14:57 Sales philosophy17:51 Defining "listening"22:57 Cringeworthy questions25:37 The right style for sellers29:53 Is Sales really coin operated?Find Matt : linkedin.com/in/matt-kosinski-71929627Find Frank : linkedin.com/in/frank-attaie-1356466Want 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 Fan MailPersonal health to match business success. Welcome Kris Kluver, Founder of Life on Your Terms. Speaker, Facilitator, Advisor, Best-Selling Author, and Coach.Show Notes02:39 Who is Kris Kluver, the coach?05:33 Any A-type personalities really satisfied?06:23 Kris' brand12:14 How to grow a business and yourself20:37 Defining success26:09 The one action to better your life29:59 Just because you can, should you?31:49 Being open to change37:39 Life on your terms process41:31 Let's talk failure45:59 THE offerFind Kris : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskluverWebsite : https://lifeon-yourterms.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.