The Bark: A Pet Podcast Unleashed dives deep into Tennessee’s animal crisis, exploring the real financial impact, community responsibility, and tough decisions behind the headlines. Presented by nonprofit Laws Saving Paws, this podcast connects the dots between public safety, tax payer burden, and the wellbeing of pets and people alike. Whether you’re an animal lover passionate about advocacy and humane care, someone frustrated by the neighborhood impact, or a practical thinker concerned abo ...
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You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental hea ...
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The CIO Evolution, a CXO REvolutionaries podcast sponsored by Zscaler CIOs are a special breed of executive: the Swiss Army Knife of leaders. They lead the innovation agenda and use technology to power the capabilities that deliver business outcomes. This podcast covers the art and science of business transformation and the tools CIOs use: cloud, mobile, AI, zero trust. More importantly, it investigates the true essence of digital leadership.
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Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging /w Michelle Markman
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50:11Mike and Chaya sit down with Michelle Markman, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and founder of ND Coach Inc., where she supports high-achieving neurodivergent women in unmasking and thriving on their own terms. Michelle reflects on how her diagnosis transformed her perspective on masking, burnout, and social challenges, and she shares practic…
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"Houston, we have an animal problem" - Part 2
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46:29The animal crisis is growing—and in Part 2 of our deep dive, we’re exposing the real cost of animal overpopulation in Tennessee. This episode unpacks the hard truths: higher euthanasia rates, shelter and rescue burnout, and the hidden taxpayer burden most people never think about. We’ll also connect the dots to rural life—how overpopulation affects…
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Exploding Trucks, Rock and Roll, and Autism at 65 w/ Peter O'Neil
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1:01:57Mike and Chaya sit down with Peter O’Neil, a retired attorney, musician, grandfather, and author of My So-Called Disorder: Autism, Exploding Trucks, and the Big Daddy of Rock and Roll. Diagnosed as autistic at 65, Peter reflects on how that discovery transformed his experiences of masking, social struggles, and professional success. From solitude a…
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"Houston, we have an animal problem" - Part 1
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40:54In this episode of The Bark, we dig into the messy truth behind animal overpopulation—and how problems that seem unrelated are often deeply connected. At the center of it all? Irresponsible breeding practices, lack of access to spay and neuter services, and a system that looks the other way. We expose how backyard breeding, accidental litters, and …
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In this episode of The Bark, we’re going “balls to the wall” on one of the biggest drivers of animal overpopulation in Tennessee—the decision to spay or neuter your pet. We dig into why fixing your animals matters and what happens when people don’t. From a growing veterinarian shortage to a lack of low-cost spay/neuter clinics, we break down the ba…
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In this episode of The Bark, we explore how responsible pet ownership isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a community issue that impacts us all. From securing your pet and understanding the risks of choosing not to fix your animals, to the serious consequences of animal abandonment and chaining dogs, we break down why individual actions have statew…
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Welcome to The Bark, a Tennessee podcast powered by Laws Saving Paws, where we confront the animal welfare crisis at its roots. In this kickoff episode, we dive into the real issues behind animal overpopulation—from backyard breeders and loose dog laws to overwhelmed shelters funded by tax payers. Unlike feel-good animal rescue shows, The Bark is f…
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Breaking Free To Be Me w/ Kristin Walker (Mental Health News Radio Network)
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58:18Mike and Chaya sit down with Kristin Walker, the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, to discuss her late-in-life discovery of being autistic and having ADHD. Kristin opens up about the emotional toll of masking, the powerful shift that came with her diagnosis, and how those experiences inspired her to amplify diverse voices in mental h…
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Fighting To Be Seen: The High Cost of Masking w/ Reid Miles
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50:58Mike and Chaya sit down with Reid Miles, creator and host of Inside the Asperger’s Studio. Reid opens up about his journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for autism and neurodiversity. He shares the ups and downs of navigating the professional world as a neurodivergent individual and explains how he found his vo…
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Creativity That Calms: A New Way to Support Autistic Kids /w Jay Goth
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40:35Mike and Chaya sit down with Jay Goth, CEO of Burble Creativity Inc., to explore how his company is using immersive storytelling to spark imagination, reduce overstimulation, and create calming environments for neurodivergent children. Drawing from ancient storytelling traditions, Jay explains how Burble’s innovative storytelling tents combine soun…
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Cut From Chaos: Shane Currin’s Story of Bipolar, Addiction, & Purpose
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57:17Mike and Chaya kick off Season 2 by welcoming Shane Currin, a mental health advocate, writer, and podcast host of Diamonds in the Rough. Shane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, navigating bipolar disorder, and finding purpose through vulnerability and service. Together, they unpack the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent, …
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Nature, Nurture, and Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Jeff Karp (Season 1 Finale)
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51:40Mike and Chaya conclude Spark Launch's first season by sitting down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a biomedical engineer, Harvard Medical School and MIT professor, and passionate neurodiversity advocate. Dr. Karp shares how he went from struggling student to noted innovator with over 175 published papers and 100 patents, calling attention to the ways traditio…
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Walk The Strong Path: Compassion Breeds Resilience w/ James Dewar-Haggart
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56:53Mike and Chaya sit down with James Dewar-Haggart, founder of Strong Path, a fitness organization built to prioritize inclusivity for the neurodivergent community. James shares his journey through depression, substance use, and ADHD, and how those experiences shaped his approach to creating a supportive space that acknowledges both emotional and phy…
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Living Eponymously: Creativity Over Conformity w/ Bradley Lewis Foster
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46:22Mike and Chaya sit down with Bradley Lewis Foster, a creative force in the marketing world who discusses his experiences as a neurodivergent entrepreneur and the often-misunderstood traits associated with ADHD. Brad shares on leveraging neurodiverse thinking through different artforms, leading to greater understanding of both himself and the larger…
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The Autism Advantage: Author J.D. Barker Talks Crafting Stories & Taking Chances
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42:01Mike and Chaya sit down with author J.D. Barker, known for his gripping suspense thrillers, who reveals how being on the autism spectrum has shaped his career. Discover how neurodiversity fuels creativity as he shares his journey from ghostwriter to NYT bestseller, his lifelong passion for storytelling, and how to find your own 'superpower'. We Als…
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Beyond ADHD: Finding Peace Amid the Noise w/ Sam Led
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1:06:39Mike and Chaya sit down with Sam Led, a distinguished ADHD coach, podcaster, and the author of "Beyond ADHD," to delve into the multifaceted nature of ADHD; exploring its implications not just for diagnosed individuals but for society at large. Sam brings a treasure trove of insights, from the pressures of conforming, to reframing the "noise" in ou…
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Passion Over Profession: A Teen Perspective on Dyslexia, Adulthood, and Happiness w/ Neel Raikar
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26:57Mike and Chaya sit down with Neel Raikar, an 18-year-old trying to plot his own course through the complexities of school life while facing the hurdles associated with dyslexia. Neel doesn't hesitate to give his candid - and very relatable - aversion to the education system and how the pressure to conform to traditional career expectations often st…
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Superpower or Struggle? The ADHD Spectrum of Experience w/ Ahmadreza Tadrisi
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41:26Mike and Chaya sit down with ADHD psychotherapist Ahmadreza Tadrisi to discuss how his own diagnosis sparked a desire to broaden the understanding of this neuro-type. In their talk, Ahmadreza debunks some harmful ADHD myths and highlights how the "ADHD as superpower" narrative can unintentionally marginalize those who face more significant struggle…
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Level Up Your ADHD Parenting Strategies w/ Joshua Rastetter
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29:48Parenting is an intricate dance, this is doubly true when you and your child share the same neurodivergence. Joshua Rastetter returns to elaborate further on these complexities, reflecting on the frustrations of a rigid educational system that didn’t accommodate his daughter's needs, and the how this led him to rethink generations of parental strat…
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Feeling hopeless amidst recent world events is a sentiment many of us currently relate to. But, as Mike and Chaya discuss in this episode, hopelessness can lead to fearlessness. We Also Cover: The cumulative impact of prolonged anxiety on mental health Finding connection in collective struggle Transforming negative energy into activism, creativity,…
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How I Spent (And Learned To Love) My Neurodivergent Vacation
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22:35Mike recounts his recent vacation and how it led to a profound realization about neurodiverse travel experiences. He and Chaya reflect on the pressure to conform to typical social activities and how fulfillment can be found off the beaten path by embracing your own unique itinerary. We Also Cover: The liberation of discarding societal checklists Ho…
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Heal The Collective: Indigenous Insights & Gender Equity w/ Michele Price
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43:54Mike and Chaya sit down with Michele Price, a seasoned leadership development expert who specializes in empowering women and non-binary individuals. Through the lens of her indigenous heritage and identity, Michele shares insights on dismantling biases and the challenges women face in the current socio-political climate. We Also Cover: The evolutio…
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Mind The Risk: ADHD & Self-Acceptance with Jon Cunningham
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50:17Mike and Chaya sit down for an existential and suuuper ADHD conversation with entrepreneur Jon Cunningham - a conversation that is the sheer definition of "going with the flow." Together, they unravel the complexities of navigating a world misaligned with the neurodivergent experience, managing judgement, and the existential fear of failure that of…
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Proud To Learn Differently: Diving Deep into Neurodivergent Education
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1:06:29Mike and Chaya sit down with Lindsay Rice, a passionate educator and advocate, to explore some often-overlooked complexities in the classroom. Delving into Lindsay's personal experiences as a neurodivergent individual and as a parent of neurodiverse children, she shines a light on an education system that often fails to accommodate diverse minds, a…
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Be Your Best Neurospicy Self with Holistic Healer Mia Love
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48:38Mike and Chaya welcome Mia Love, a holistic health practitioner and dedicated neurodiversity advocate, to discuss how she promotes harmony between traditional western medical practices and holistic healing to foster greater self-efficacy She also details her journey from years of misdiagnosis to neurodivergent realization. We Also Cover: Societal P…
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Attachment Styles & Trauma: Healing The Hurts That Bind with Shoshana Cook
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1:13:01Mike and Chaya chat with trauma-informed therapist Shoshana Cook, who delves into Attachment Theory, shedding light on the shortcomings in mental health treatment related to it and advocating for a more comprehensive approach. We Also Cover: Incorporating Multiple Treatment Modalities (CBT, DBT, etc) A "One-Size-Fits-All" Approach to Mental Recover…
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Delivering the art of the possible in highly-regulated industries down under
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32:49Antonie Falco, Zscaler CTO-in-Residence based in Australia, shares deep insights into digital transformation success. While at NSW Health, the largest healthcare system in Australia, and one of the largest in the world, Falco and his team led a zero trust architecture initiative to improve user experience and security for 180,000 users. Discover wh…
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Empathy Unlimited: The Future of Neurodiverse Employment with Mark Fister
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1:02:47Chaya and Mike sit down with Mark Fister, CTO of Haystack Unlimited and proud ADHDer. Mark sheds light on the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face during the interview process and day-to-day job duties, what kind of necessary accommodations foster success, and how his company is building a supportive future for neurodiverse workers. We A…
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Embracing Stripes: Dyscalculia and Neurodiverse Parenting with Joshua Rastetter
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45:21Mike and Chaya chat with Joshua Rastetter, who shares an insightful perspective on navigating neurodiversity mindfully, along with valuable advice for parents navigating the spectrum alongside their children. Josh opens up about his journey with Dyscalculia and how discovering his ADHD through his daughter’s diagnosis led to a profound shift in the…
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Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP of customer experience and transformation and Ian Tan, chief transformation officer at SM Prime Holdings, dive into how one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia is using zero trust to address IT modernization and security challenges. Tune in to this episode to learn how: Understanding the co…
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The Macho Myth: Dismantling Toxic Masculinity
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33:19Toxic masculinity, a pervasive and damaging set of behaviors and expectations associated with traditional masculinity, negatively impacts both men and society as a whole. In this episode, Mike and Chaya explore and expose the complexities of this poisonous patriarchy, the theory of "the man box," and the ways rigid social definitions of masculine c…
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Gifted Neurodivergence: Twice Exceptional, Twice To Give
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1:12:20In this episode, Mike and Chaya chat with Youssef Sleiman, a neurodivergent writer and gifted individual. Yousef details his personal journey with understanding 2e (Twice Exceptional), how he leverages his differently thinking brain to the cause of neurodiversity, the transformative power of storytelling on self-discovery, and deep dives the neuros…
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Find Your Tribe, Find Your Identity: An Autistic ADHDer Tale
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46:15We sit down with Navya Adhikarla, an autistic ADHDer who shares her story of social isolation and alienation both in the U.S. and India. Her lifelong struggle with identity, coupled with the roadblocks she experienced in education and business, led her to becom a champion of psychological safety and advocate for neurodiverse accommodations -- trans…
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Every tech decision you make will be wrong, eventually
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21:43In the second part of a two-episode series, Zscaler CXO Advisor Bruce Lee shares how technology can drive innovation, drawing from his experiences at global enterprises to show how cloud infrastructure and zero trust security promote business growth and competitiveness. Along the way, he drops golden advice to CXOs, such as to anticipate and prepar…
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How Sophia Randall (Neuro)Diverged Corporate Complacency
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1:24:02We welcome "Head Boss Woman" Sophia Randall onto the show to share her personal journey of navigating an unkind corporate world, how she honed her neurodivergent traits to thrive, and the impact mirroring behaviors had on her mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We Also Cover: Building Neuro-inclusive Work Environments Self-Acceptance and Le…
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Three innovation horizons to help you grow, with Bruce Lee, former CIO/CTO
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24:20In this two-part episode, we welcome Zscaler CXO Advisor Bruce Lee to talk about the pivotal role of CIOs and CTOs in steering innovation, guided by the "Three Horizons" model from the book, "The Alchemy of Growth." By applying dedicated and simultaneous efforts to current operations, exploring new opportunities, and reimagining business models, yo…
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"Everything happens for a reason." Or does it? Mike and Chaya dissect this common idiom and its negative impact on individuals facing challenging situations. They explore the meaning of toxic positivity, importance of personal agency, and how Mike's experiences with depression led to creating supportive spaces for neurodivergence. TW: Talk of Suici…
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Asynchronous Academia with ADHD Coach Craig Maier, PhD
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58:17Chaya and Mike chat with Craig Maier, a dedicated ADHD Coach at Spark Launch, who shares his story of alienation and bullying while growing up neurodivergent in a small town. Craig details how these negative experiences aid in nurturing his son's own neurodivergence, provides some jaw-dropping insights into the differences between the U.S. and Germ…
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"Why Are We Here?" Our Neurodivergent Journey
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36:51Ever wonder why we're here? Why we exist? In our debut episode, hosts Mike and Chaya aim to explain why they've created this podcast along with how it ties into the grander question of finding your neurodivergent place in a neurotypical world. They share their personal stories of unmasking, learning to fight the societal status quo, shedding extern…
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Welcome to Spark Launch, a new vibrant space for the neurodivergent mind! Subscribe today to hear insightful stories from an assorted range of neurodiverse and neurotypical voices, discover effective mental health strategies, and embrace a person-first approach to building resilience while reveling in your unique strengths. Each week, we take you t…
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This episode showcases a mix of innovation highlights from the CXO Experience at Zenith Live '24 in Las Vegas last month. Listen to four Zscaler executives cover the value and technical details behind data fabric, breach prediction, application segmentation, and zero trust SIM.By Zscaler, Inc
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The unique yet familiar state of cybersecurity in ANZ
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56:46Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP of Customer Experience and Darren Beattie, Head of Information Security at Tower Insurance, investigate the cybersecurity challenges facing the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. No matter where you are in the world, the conversation holds important insights, including: • How major cyberattacks in the region are …
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Why this ex-Cigna & GE exec says you need a high 'say/do' ratio
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46:58James Beeson, an advisor, board member, investor, and former Global CISO for The Cigna Group and GE Capital, joins the show to share his deep experience and insights on communicating cyber risk, collaborating with CIOs, and establishing oneself as a trusted professional. Learn why keeping the difference between what you say and what you do to a min…
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Unpacking Airgap, Avalor, and RSAC with Nat Smith, product leader and ex-Gartner analyst
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46:43Recorded at RSA Conference 2024, Nat Smith, Senior Director, Product Management at Zscaler goes past the headlines to expose the technical and business value of the announcement between Zscaler and Google Chrome Enterprise and recent Zscaler acquisitions.By Zscaler, Inc
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Overcoming challenges to digital transformation in SLED
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51:13State-level executive leaders draw on their transformation journeys and illuminate the path forward for a public sector with modernized cyber posture. Learn what is being done and what is still needed to achieve collaborative cybersecurity across all government levels, and an integrated stance against cyber threats, particularly those targeting cri…
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Private equity and cyber resiliency with Zscaler & Persistent Systems
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43:24Did you know Zscaler serves six of the top-10 private equity (PE) firms, along with their portfolio companies? Meanwhile, its strategic partner, Persistent Systems has co-driven security modernization projects for PE firms and their portfolio companies, delivering stellar outcomes. In this episode, two leaders in the PE space, Akshay Grover, Global…
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Infrastructure modernization: Stories from the leadership trenches
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49:53Two pioneers of zero-trust security, Alex Philips (CIO of NOV) and Craig Clay (Former Lead Connectivity Architect at Shell and a Zscaler CXO Advisor), share invaluable lessons and insights about their past and present secure digital transformations.By Zscaler, Inc
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Through the power of stories and divergent thinking, Zscaler Chief AI Officer Claudionor Coelho channels his technical knowhow to win over customers and teams. For him, virtually no idea is too complex or technical for a layperson once simplified through storytelling. In this interview, learn why Coelho hires people with viewpoints different than h…
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Regarding GenAI, tech leaders grapple with enterprise readiness, business value, risk, and talent. Shamim Mohammad, Executive Vice President, CIO, and CTO at CarMax, and Greg Simpson, a Zscaler advisor and former CTO of Synchrony Financial, recently shared their insights for securely using AI with Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP, Customer Experience…
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A CIO's answer to IT transformation resistance: Surround yourself with people who want to evolve
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29:05No stranger to change, Aeromexico CIO Fernando Rocha has been in the enterprise information technology driver’s seat, leading digital transformation across industries. In this discussion with host Ben Fanning, gain perspectives that can help you succeed, like building teams based not on experience but on a willingness to venture into the unknown to…
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