Best Cio Chat Podcasts (2025)

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The Advice Show: Royal London's Jamie Jenkins 31:27

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Jamie Jenkins joins the podcast this week ahead of a crucial few months for the government, with Labour Conference forthcoming and the Budget fast approaching. He discusses the summer's big financial events, including the Pensions Scheme Bill, Value for Money framework and the government's desire for more private markets allocation. Targeted suppor…

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What Employers Really Look for in Candidates in the Age of AI with Bill Kasko 33:48

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In this episode of Open Tech Talks, Kashif Manzoor is joined by Bill Kasko, founder and president of Frontline Source Group. With more than two decades in the staffing industry, Bill shares how the talent landscape is shifting as AI, Generative AI, and automation reshape hiring needs. He explains why traditional hiring requirements like expecting y…

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Meet the CIO: Kevin Kidney, True Potential 33:58

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Citywire spoke to the keeper of the keys to True Potential's £33bn in assets to ask about what he is looking for from the asset managers his team outsources to. The head of investments spelled out why he likes managers who cleave to a ‘north star’, what happens when managers underperform, and his best (and worst) investment calls.…

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What Manufacturing Can Teach You About Scaling Enterprise AI 38:29

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CIO Classified is back! More CIO secrets. More battle-tested IT wisdom. Straight from leading CIOs across a wide range of industries. In this episode, host Ian Faison and co-host Yousuf Khan dive into the deep end of technology leadership in manufacturing. Ben Davis, Executive Vice President of IT at Cambria, joins the show to talk about his sweepi…

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#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment 1:10:11

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Bruno is a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of Global X and Sangha. In this episode, he shares his unique journey from launching a multibillion-dollar asset management firm during the financial crisis to empowering others through peer support and spiritual growth. Bruno offers insights on purposeful leadership, personal fulfillment, and the i…

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DtSR Episode 671 - It's The End of the Internet As We Know It 40:58

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TL;DR: This week's returning guest is Doug Cavit, but this time he's here to talk about the Internet apocalypse. Partly driven by AI, but mostly we discuss automated content generation, bots, and consumption as we reach the conclusion that it's all coming crashing down... sooner than we'd like. YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/tUJgdrh3ws8 Ha…

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AI Security and Agentic Risks Every Business Needs to Understand with Alexander Schlager 27:42

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In this episode of Open Tech Talks, we delve into the critical topics of AI security, explainability, and the risks associated with agentic AI. As organizations adopt Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring safety, trust, and responsible usage becomes essential. This conversation covers how runtime protection works as a proxy betwe…

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The Advice Show - Matthew Sinclair 29:30

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Matthew Sinclair sits down with Julian Bovill for the latest instalment of The Advice Show from location at Rudding Park, Harrogate. He discusses his journey into advice, lessons he has learned from his career so far and how he almost took a different career path after a coding masters.By Citywire

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#87 - Eduardo Repetto: Financial Science Meets Portfolio Innovation 51:00

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Eduardo is CIO of Avantis Investors, which manages over $75 billion in assets (as of 6/30/25). In this episode, Eduardo shares lessons learned from his journey as a scientist turned portfolio innovator—discussing financial science, systematic investing, and the future of asset management.

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DtSR Episode 670 - Ethics Equity and Rock Star CISOs 40:57

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TL;DR: Michael Reichstein joins the pod this week to talk about "rock star CISOs" and those who trade equity for their souls. It's an interesting discussion but this one comes with a warning label: If you're easily offended, do not listen to this. Michael's post that started this conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mreichstein_cybersecurit…

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How Y Combinator’s AI Focus is Shaping the Next Generation of Startups with Gabriel Jarrosson 26:57

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Today, I have brought you an expert who has invested millions in startups, and he will share insights on the evolving landscape of startup investments, particularly in the realm of generative AI. He discusses his journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital, the importance of learning from failures, and the traits that make startups successful.…

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#86 - Jason Thomas: Inflation, AI Economics, Tariffs, Private Markets 1:15:09

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Jason, Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle ($465B AUM as of 6/30/25), discusses the challenges of persistent inflation and government debt, and the shifting nature of portfolio diversification in today’s macro environment. He explores the economic impacts of AI, the outlook for U.S. policy and markets, and offers insights on …

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DtSR Episode 669 - ADR Enters the SOC Chat 43:26

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TL;DR: This week's pod features our favorite former analyst Anton Chuvakin, and an AppSec OG Jeff Williams as we tackle the subject of AppSec's favorite new acronym - ADR. What is it? Why is it? Should it be? We answer all these questions and more, and laugh along the way a bit too. YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/69xeGDoDYbU Links Contrast…

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AI for Automation to Transform Business Operations with Aarti Anand 30:15

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In this conversation, Aarti Anand shares her journey from a traditional 9 to 5 job to becoming an entrepreneur with Kodenyx AI, focusing on how AI and automation can help businesses thrive. She discusses the importance of identifying business patterns, shares success stories of AI implementations, and highlights the challenges organizations face wh…

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Endowments and Foundations: The Future of Charitable Giving w/ Bahman Mirzaee 17:24

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Hear from Tanya Suba-Tang and Bahman Mirzaee as they discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing endowments and foundations within the investment landscape. Mirzaee, in his capacity as a principal at Mercer, delineates the various types of organizations that fall under the purview of endowment and foundation management, including educat…

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#85 - Darell Krasnoff: Wealth Management Evolution, Leadership 1:04:36

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Darell, managing partner at Evoke Advisors, co-founder of Bel Air Investment Advisors, and ex-Goldman Sachs Partner and manager of their Los Angeles office for private client services in the 1990s, shares insights on the evolution of wealth management, the centrality of trust and transparency, and how AI is reshaping the industry. He reflects on th…

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From Search Box to Delight: E-commerce Revenue Nirvana - Eli Finkelshteyn 33:08

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Discover how e-commerce is being reimagined with Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO and Founder of Constructor, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming search, discovery, and retail media. From balancing art and science to building “one system, one AI, one brain,” Eli unpacks how search can move beyond relevance metrics to drive true cu…

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DtSR Episode 668 - Actionable Crowd Sourced Defenses 38:53

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TL;DR: This week's returning guest is the man, the myth, the Alpaca farmer, Philippe Humeau of CrowdSec. Life comes at you fast, threats come at you faster. The good news is - defenses can keep up. Listen in, then go check out CrowdSec! YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/7Xc99bXCfwQ Have something to say? Let's hear it. Support the show >>> Pl…

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Building Conversational AI Chat Agents with Yam Marcovitz 31:14

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In this episode of OpenTechTalks.tv, we dive into the intricate world of conversational AI with Yam, the founder of Parland. Discover the challenges of managing complexity and uncertainty in AI systems, and explore the opportunities that arise with the advent of GPT-4 and beyond. Yam shares insights on the importance of control in AI development, t…

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Owning your data: The open source path with Nextcloud and MariaDB 55:56

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We’re joined by Anna Widenius and Michael “Monty” Widenius, the people behind the MariaDB Foundation, who are here to help us unpack the challenges of the open source business, vendor lock-in, and owning your data through their unique lens — and experience. And believe us, you will be interested to hear their story! Anna Widenius is a CEO of the Ma…

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#84 - Carl Ross: EM Debt, Global Shifts, Opportunities 1:08:25

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Dr. Carl Ross, partner and lead researcher for Emerging Country Debt at GMO, brings decades of expertise in sovereign credit across emerging markets. He shares his perspectives on the evolution, risks, opportunities, and outlook for EM debt, diving into credit cycles, valuations, and why he sees EM local debt as a once-in-a-generation opportunity f…

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DtSR Episode 667 - Market Consolidation is Screwing the CISO 49:59

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TL;DR: This week's guest is Dr Sam Liles - who's been CISO'ing since most of us have been in the industry. Sam gets it, and he has some perspective on what's going on with all this market consolidation. What is it good for? He's got some things to say, and he's not shy about it. YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ROEA6z5Q-sk Have something to say? L…

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The Importance of Data Sovereignty in AI Workflows with Giorgio Natili 15:31

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In this conversation, Giorgio Natili discusses the significance of confidential computing in the realm of AI workflows, emphasizing its role in ensuring data sovereignty and security. He explains how confidential computing can reshape AI usage, particularly in sensitive industries like finance and healthcare. The discussion also touches on the chal…

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#83 - Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability 33:00

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Yie-Hsin, President and CEO of State Street Investment Management, shares her journey from engineering to leading one of the world’s largest asset managers with $4.6T AUM (as of 3/31/25). She discusses her approach to leadership, State Street’s evolution from pioneering ETFs to private markets through strategic partnerships, and the importance of a…

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DtSR Episode 665 - From Black Hat 2025 with Exhaustion 29:12

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TL;DR: This week's show is a testament to surviving a week of Hacker Summer Camp out in Las Vegas. I have an interview with Ray Canzanese, Jr. (again, because y'all love him) and a bit of my take-away / rant from the week I spent out in the desert. Enjoy, I hope you made it home safe and learned something. Good God it was hot. YouTube Video: ( stan…

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Meet the Advice CIO: Charlotte Watson, Attivo Investments 34:18

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In the latest installment of Citywire’s profile series, Watson spoke about becoming interested in investing as a child and the decisions she made when given a ‘blank sheet of paper’ to build a new MPS solution last year.By Citywire

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The Impact of Generative AI on Education and Teaching Methods with Craig Mattson 27:12

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Join Kashif Manzoor as he welcomes Professor Craig Mattson to discuss the transformative role of generative AI in education. They explore how AI is reshaping teaching methods, the challenges educators face, and the opportunities for personalized learning. Differences in student experiences over the past decade The role of AI in modern classrooms Ba…

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#82 - Tony Davidow: Alternatives, Education, Bridging Investor Gaps 1:03:52

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Tony is a senior alternatives investment strategist at Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6T in assets (as of 6/30/25). Tony shares his journey across family offices and institutions, explores the evolving landscape of alternative assets, and discusses how education can help bridge the gap between everyday and sophisticated investors. Listeners w…

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DtSR Episode 664 - Everything You Wanted to Know About RaffCon 32:31

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** Early release, due to Black Hat Conference and RaffCon XVIII. TL;DR: This episode is all about #RaffCon. Ever wanted to know what the heck it is? Well, Raffael Marty and I break it down, give you a little history, and reminisce. As we got into Black Hat week, this is the perfect precursor to #RaffCon XVIII. YouTube video: https://youtube.com/liv…

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Building AI-driven Hedge Fund Infrastructure with Jakub Polec 26:41

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In this conversation, Jakub shares his insights on the evolution of AI in finance, emphasizing the importance of specialized AI agents and the need for a robust infrastructure. He discusses his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a startup. Jakub also offers practical advice on tea…

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#81 - Blake Johnson: Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping, Resilience 53:55

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Blake is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has founded and sold businesses exceeding $1.1 billion. He shares his journey from small-town beginnings to building Byte into a billion-dollar company without outside funding, and discusses lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and giving back.…

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DtSR Episode 663 - The CISO and CIO Relationship 40:14

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TL;DR: This is one of the most important episodes we've done on this podcast. The CISO and CIO have a complicated, dynamic, and often ugly relationship - but what should it be like? How can the two work together and evolve their roles together, for the benefit of everyone in the business? Larry Whiteside, Jr. ( Co-Founder and President at Confide) …

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Mapping Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2 17:04

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Evaluating Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2 The last three weeks' articles on the Generative AI adoption Maturity framework sparked discussion within the AI circle. Thank you for sharing your comments and feedback, and for sparking a few thought-provoking views on this topic. We have begun a journey to develop a Gen A…

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#80 - Andrew Metrick: Master Class in Financial Crises & Bank Runs 1:27:42

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Andrew is the Janet Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at the Yale School of Management and Director of the Yale Program on Financial Stability, specializing in financial crises. He discusses the vulnerabilities of the banking system, lessons from recent crises like SVB and the GFC, the government’s role in crisis management, and the bigges…

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Meet the CIO: Will Geffen, Wise Investments 31:44

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Citywire’s profile series talking to advice investors switched up its medium this week. Geffen spoke about the overlooked opportunity presented by asset-backed securities, why he isn’t giving up on healthcare, and why crypto was the best investment decision of his life.By Citywire

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DtSR Episode 662 - Why Customer Success is Difference Maker 44:55

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TL;DR: This week's conversation is all about the Customer Success team featuring Nick Puetz and Steve Dakhe. These guys have significant seat time building, operating, and perfecting the CSM role - and we're here to talk about it. What is a CSM? Why do they exist? And what is their role in customer engagement? Listen in, find out! YouTube: https://…

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Catherine Foot from Standard Life 25:16

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Catherine Foot, director of Standard Life's future retirement think tank, joins the Advice Show this week ahead of the government announcing the second stage of the pensions review, which is set to look at pensions adequacy, among other things. Foot discusses a number of potential solutions, including where targeted support fits.…

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#79 - Jon Gray: Leadership, Scaling Blackstone, Market Trends 59:18

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Jon is President and COO of Blackstone—one of the world’s largest and most highly valued investment firms, managing over $1.1 trillion in assets (as of 3/31/25). He shares his career journey, insights on leading through rapid growth, and his outlook on the evolving landscape of investing and innovation. Listen for a candid take on leadership, cultu…

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DtSR Episode 661 - Insights Into the Startup Mindset 40:04

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TL;DR: This week we took a sit-down with serial entrepreneur, Will Gragido. Will has been a part of several innovative start-ups, and is now onto his next one. He's a product innovator with a pragmatic sense of what customers need, and he's here to give you the run-down of what drives him, what got him here, and things you should think about if you…

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#78 - Leonard Kleinrock: Internet Creation, AI Future 1:38:48

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Dr. Leonard Kleinrock, a distinguished professor of computer science at UCLA, helped invent the Internet and supervised the sending of its first message in 1969. In this episode, he shares stories from those early days, reflects on the evolution of the Internet, and discusses what the rise of AI means for the future of technology and society.…

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DtSR Episode 660 - Sam Masiello 39:38

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TL;DR: Did you miss us? Yes, we're back with Sam Masiello and we're talking about whatever is on his mind. Well ...there's geopolitics and Iranian hackers and frankly we need to talk about what it means for your security program. Thanks for joining us, Sam! YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/H-4ZktBIUDE Have something to say? Let's hear it. Sh…

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#77 - Charlie Ruffel: Asset Management Industry Evolution, Alternatives 57:03

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Charlie is founder, Chairman and Managing Partner of Kudu Investment Management and a board director of Charles Schwab. Drawing on decades of experience as a financial journalist, asset management executive, and private equity investor, he shares unique insights shaped by viewing the industry from multiple angles. In this episode, Charlie discusses…

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'Growing up in a hotel made us gravitate towards people': Ellis sisters join the Advice Show from Gleneagles 31:18

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The Ellis sisters, who together run Wellington Wealth in Glasgow, joined the Advice Show on location in Gleneagles. They discuss how their upbringing shaped their careers, how they work together as siblings and the financial advice landscape in general.By Citywire