Best Cio Chat Podcasts (2025)

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#67 - Soo Chuen Tan: Long-Term Equity Investing 1:18:02

21h ago1:18:02

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Soo Chuen is the founder of Discerene Group, a $2.5 billion investment manager (as of 12/31/24) specializing in fundamental, contrarian, long-term value investing in global equities. He shares insights into his unique investment approach, which emphasizes patience, structural moats, and significant margins of safety.…

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CIO Leadership in AI Security and Innovation with Siroui Mushegian of Barracuda 37:01

10d ago37:01

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Siroui Mushegian, CIO at Barracuda, shares how she’s building a smart, secure foundation for AI—-from setting up an AI council, to governing agents, and creating employee guidelines that protect innovation. She also shares how AI is transforming IT operations and unlocking new levels of productivity across the enterprise. About the Guest: Siroui Mu…

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#66 - Jason Illian: Leadership, Legacy, Principles 59:29

8d ago59:29

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Jason is co-founder of Highmount Capital and former Managing Director of Koch Disruptive Technologies. He discusses core principles like legacy, integrity and curiosity, his innovative approach to growth equity investing, and the importance of building meaningful relationships.By Alex Shahidi

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From AI Theory to Warehouse Reality: How to Bring AI to the Real World of Supply Chain Software - Patricia Harris 30:41

19d ago30:41

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Step inside the world of supply chain innovation with Patricia Harris, CMO of Blue Yonder, as she sits down with host Deepak Sharma. Discover how Patricia is bringing AI to life in the supply chain, transforming theory into real-world impact. Learn how autonomous supply chains, agentic AI, and the SADA (See, Analyze, Decide, Act) loop are helping b…

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#65 - Julian Brigden: Macro and Market Outlook 57:00

16d ago57:00

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Julian, Co-Founder of Macro Intelligence 2 Partners, discusses global macroeconomic trends, challenges facing the U.S. dollar and U.S. stocks, and why the next decade may diverge significantly from the last decade.By Alex Shahidi

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AI-Driven Workplace Transformation with Saket Srivastava of Asana 31:25

20d ago31:25

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Saket Srivastava is the Chief Information Officer at work management platform Asana. Saket oversees Asana's IT organization, including optimizing technology systems and processes, connecting technology strategy to overarching business strategy, and ensuring that technology infrastructure supports organizational goals. Previously, Saket held executi…

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#64 - Katie Koch: Effective Leadership 1:01:38

23d ago1:01:38

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Katie, CEO and President of TCW, shares her journey from Goldman Sachs to leading a major investment firm. She offers insights on leadership, balancing career and family, and her perspectives on investing, including alternative investments. No testimonial or endorsement was intended by means of this material, and no compensation was paid for this a…

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The New Education Debate: Are We Teaching – and Studying – STEM the Right Way? 22:00

28d ago22:00

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Do we need to shift to more “practical education” programs to ensure students are prepared for what they’ll encounter, and need to do, in the real world?By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#63 - Paul Podolsky: Art and Science in Investing 1:02:40

30d ago1:02:40

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Paul is the founder and CIO of Kate Capital. He shares insights from his career as a Bridgewater strategist, author, and content creator, discussing his investment framework, the art and science of investing, and his views on inflation, market trends, and geopolitics.By Alex Shahidi

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What Your Mobile Devices and Favorite Jeans Might Have in Common 11:48

1M ago11:48

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Hint: it has to do with “holes,” and not the cool kind.By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#62 - Jeffrey Gundlach: Big Picture Outlook 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

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Jeffrey is the founder, CIO and CEO of DoubleLine Capital. He shares insights on the shifting economic landscape, from rising interest rates to inflation volatility, and their implications for investors. Jeffrey also offers his perspectives on national debt, portfolio diversification and valuations.By Alex Shahidi

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What Do You Do When You Realize Your Career No Longer Aligns with Your Values or Life Goals? 54:03

1M ago54:03

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When you realize your heart is somewhere else, do you just keep pushing forward? Or do you immediately stop what you’re doing and find a better fit? Former NFL Pro Julius Thomas found himself asking these questions at the age of 26. His answer might surprise you.By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#61 - Jonathan Ruffer: Financial History, Market Cycles, Outlook 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

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Jonathan is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Ruffer, a London-based investment firm focused on absolute returns. Jonathan shares his unique insights on financial market history, long-term cycles, and his market outlook, drawing on nearly five decades of experience.By Alex Shahidi

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AI is Showing Up in Rugged Tablets in New Ways. But This May Be One of the Most Meaningful on the Frontline Right Now. 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Automatic touch sensing and glove/water/stylus mode switching may not seem like a big deal to you. But it is for people who must constantly switch between these modes to do their jobs.By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#60 - Josh Kanter: Legacy Building, Family Owner’s Manual 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Josh is the Founder and CEO of leafplanner and Principal at Josh Kanter Wealth Advisory Services. Drawing on his nearly 25 years of experience managing his family's single-family office, Josh shares insights on legacy building, creating a family "owner's manual," and illuminating common pitfalls wealthy families face when raising children.…

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AI and Customer Relationships: Connect or Deflect - Guy Nirpaz 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for a thought-provoking conversation with Guy Nirpaz, Founder and CEO of Perspective AI. Explore Guy’s insights on AI’s role in customer relationships, balancing efficiency with human connection, and the concept of customer clarity in a digital-first world. Learn how AI can help businesses scale engagement, enhance tru…

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Is This Why a Stable Wi-Fi Connection Remains Elusive in Warehouses and Distribution Centers (DCs)? 20:00

2M ago20:00

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I sat down with a DC operator and a Wi-Fi solution architect to understand why it often feels like such a struggle to get system settings just right (no matter how much technical investigation and adjustment occurs.)By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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Clini-Chat: Do You Have the Right People Informing Your RFID Projects? (Possibly Not, Says These Two Solution Engineers) 27:55

2M ago27:55

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You need more than the “stakeholders” involved from day one because buy-in starts – but doesn’t end – at the top of your healthcare organization. This is whose opinion and support matters most.By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#59 - Bob Prince: Portfolio Engineering, Psychology of Investing 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

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Bob serves as Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, where he has helped shape the firm’s investment processes and strategies for nearly four decades. Bob shares insights on how to engineer an efficient portfolio framework and delves into the psychology of investing and how to practically apply these principles in…

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#58 - Richard Orlando: Wealth Psychology & Legacy 54:50

2M ago54:50

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Richard is the founder of Legacy Capitals and author of Legacy and Love Your Clients. He explores the human side of wealth and delves into family dynamics, generational challenges, and strategies for preserving legacies.By Alex Shahidi

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#57 - Jeff Gardner: Investment Philosophy, Outlook 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Jeff spent nearly three decades at Bridgewater Associates, rising from research roles to Partner and Head of the Portfolio Strategist Group before departing at the end of 2023. He brings deep insights into market dynamics, investor psychology, risk assessment, and investment frameworks drawn from his extensive experience at one of the world's most …

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#56 - Adam Katz: Activist Investing Insights 56:33

3M ago56:33

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Adam is the CIO of Irenic Capital Management, a hedge fund he co-founded after eight years at Elliott Management. In this podcast, he shares his perspective on activist investing, particularly in smaller companies. Drawing from his experiences at Elliott and Irenic, Adam offers insights into risk management, market inefficiencies, and the evolving …

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#55 - Lawrence Golub: Private Credit Evolution 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Lawrence is the Founder and CEO of Golub Capital, a leading alternative investment manager specializing in private credit and direct lending, that he launched in 1994. In this podcast, Lawrence shares deep insights into private credit markets and his pioneering approach to middle-market lending, offering a nuanced perspective on the industry's chal…

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#54 - Cliff Asness: Quant Investing, Market Inefficiency 1:21:51

3M ago1:21:51

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Cliff is a Founder, Managing Principal and CIO at AQR Capital Management. As a pioneering quantitative investor, he provides listeners with a unique blend of academic rigor and practical wisdom about understanding modern investment challenges and explores a counterintuitive thesis that markets are becoming less efficient over time.…

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Wish Your Workers Could Get More Done, Move More Efficiently, and Be More Accurate? Sounds Like It’s Time for a Game! 21:52

3M ago21:52

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Warehouses, factories, and other supply chain facilities have become host to some intense competition and big prizes lately. Who would have thought? (Apparently, the people who understand how to modify behavior and started building gamification apps.) Tune in to hear how and why gamification works, especially on the frontline.…

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#53 - Andrew Rubinstein: Healthcare Industry, Biotech Investing 43:16

3M ago43:16

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Andrew is co-founder of Oberland Capital, a healthcare investment manager with $3.5 billion in assets (as of 11/30/24). In this episode, he shares valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities across the U.S. healthcare industry, with a focus on biotech as a driver of innovation. Tune in to explore the evolving landscape and discover key …

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Rack Room CIO Reveals How He Uncovered and (Started Extinguishing) Over Four Dozen Friction Points in Stores 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Is friction friend or foe in retail? Most would argue the latter. But after talking to Rack Room Shoes’ CIO Brian Minnix recently, Zebra Retail Industry Principal Jim Musco believes friction isn't as bad as some might believe. Think about it: If you're a retailer, what motivates you to modernize your stores more than friction (or the cost of fricti…

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From Chalkboards to Cloud: Digital Transformation in Higher Education - Bharath Prabhakaran 31:23

4M ago31:23

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Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Bharath Prabhakaran, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at the University of Cincinnati. Explore Bharath’s insights on digital transformation in higher education, including unique challenges such as balancing innovation with regulatory compliance, integrating diverse data systems, …

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#52 - David Chene: Non-Sponsor Backed Private Credit 1:04:18

4M ago1:04:18

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David is the co-founder and co-portfolio manager of Kennedy Lewis, an alternative investment firm specializing in credit strategies with over $17 billion in AUM (as of 11/13/24). David shares valuable insights into non-sponsor backed lending and provides an overview of the private credit landscape.By Alex Shahidi

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Is Enough Being Done to Protect Football Players and Other Contact Sport Athletes? 54:03

4M ago54:03

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Is enough being done to protect the health and safety of football players and other contact sport athletes at all levels of their game? Cognitive scientist (and former NFL tight end) Julius Thomas provided his professional opinion in a recent episode of Chalk Talk. See if you agree with his perspective and advice then check out this additional comm…

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Empowering through open source: Nextcloud's Director of Engineering Andy Scherzinger 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

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In this episode, we dive into Andy Scherzinger’s journey from contributing to Nextcloud as a community member to becoming Director of Engineering. We explore his unique perspectives on our open source community, the importance of compliance in software development, and how he balances technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. It gives m…

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#51 - Alex Shahidi: Top 10 Insights of 2024 (Part 2) 46:19

4M ago46:19

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As we wrap up 2024, I'm excited to highlight the top 10 insights from this year's episodes, ranked from 10 to 1. These insights are presented in two parts: insights 10 through 6 were released last week, and today, we reveal the top 5 insights.By Alex Shahidi

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Accelerating Healthcare with AI, Balancing Innovation with Ethical Health: Sylvain Hanssen 30:10

5M ago30:10

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Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Sylvain Hanssen, Director of Digital Commerce at Phoenix Group. Explore Sylvain's insights on accelerating healthcare with AI, balancing innovation with ethics, and navigating the complexities of healthcare transformation. Discover strategies for responsibly leveraging AI to improve pati…

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#50 - Top 10 Insights from 2024 (Part 1) 53:47

5M ago53:47

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As we conclude 2024, I’m excited to highlight the top 10 insights from this year's episodes, ranked from 10 to 1. We’ll present these insights in two parts: this episode will count down insights 10 through 6, while the final episode of 2024 will reveal the top 5 insights.By Alex Shahidi

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The CIO Roadmap to Executive Leadership with Rich Horwath of Strategic Thinking Institute 52:21

5M ago52:21

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Rich Horwath, CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute and best-selling author, shares strategies that help CIOs to elevate their strategic thinking—providing a roadmap for transitioning from technical leaders to visionary business executives. Drawing from his advisory work with top-tier technology leaders, Horwoth breaks down the critical skills needed…

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“Why I ‘Zoom in to Zoom Out’ When Considering Workplace Experience of Customers and Users” 12:24

5M ago12:24

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Kristen Ludwig is taking a different approach to customer experience design, advocating for technology customers and end-users of all abilities to have representation in business decisions and are fully supported in their work. See if this might also work for you, then learn more about Kristen and Laura (the host) here.…

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#49 - Mike Odrich: PE, Operational Value Add, A&M 1:11:54

5M ago1:11:54

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Mike is a Managing Partner and Founder of A&M Capital Partners, which is a private equity firm that manages $5.9B of total commitments (as of 9/30/24). In this episode, Mike shares valuable insights on how to add value to companies through operational improvements, leveraging the unique partnership with A&M Consulting.…

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Crafting Seamless Journeys: Digital Strategy Meets B2B Customer Experience - Sunil Unni 31:42

5M ago31:42

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Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Sunil Unni, VP of Digital Marketing, Strategy and Platforms at Avantor. Explore Sunil's insights on crafting seamless journeys for B2B customer experiences, where digital strategy meets procurement efficiency. Dive into strategies for simplifying complex B2B buying processes, leveraging …

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#48 - Ben Inker: Value Investing, Market Outlook 1:26:56

5M ago1:26:56

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Ben is Co-Head of GMO's Asset Allocation team and serves as a partner and portfolio manager at the firm. Founded in 1977, GMO manages over $65B (as of 9/30/24), and is renowned for its expertise in multi-asset class portfolios. In this episode, Ben shares his insights on his investment framework, the principles of value investing, and his perspecti…

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Best Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for CIOs with Carl Froggett of Deep Instinct 49:18

5M ago49:18

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Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, breaks down the AI-driven disruptions reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. From navigating complex security architectures to busting big data myths, Carl offers strategic advice for CIOs and CISOs on staying one step ahead in a rapidly evolving tech world. About the Guest: Carl Froggett, CIO of Deep Instinct, …

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#47 - Alex Shahidi: 4 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make 50:06

5M ago50:06

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In this unique episode, Alex draws from 25 years of experience as a financial advisor and wisdom gleaned from conversations with some of the world's smartest investors. Instead of featuring a guest, Alex shares personal insight on the four biggest mistakes that he has seen investors make in his experience, offering valuable guidance, aimed at helpi…

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Chat to Conversations Redefined with Digital and Gen AI - Ashish Garg 41:01

5M ago41:01

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Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for a captivating conversation with Ashish Garg, Co-founder & CEO at Eltropy. Discover how Ashish successfully led the transformation of Eltropy, empowering community financial institutions to embrace digital transformation and generative AI. Learn how customer-centered values and a “team of owners” culture were pivota…

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#46 - David Hou: Industry Insights 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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David is co-founder and Managing Partner of Evoke Advisors and widely recognized as an industry trailblazer with over 32 years in wealth management. Having witnessed and contributed to the evolution of the industry, David shares valuable insights from his extensive experience as a dedicated client advocate.…

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Engineering Leadership for Scale, Agility, and Momentum with Jason LaFollette of Yext 35:26

6M ago35:26

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Jason LaFollette, CTO at Yext, shares his product-driven approach to leading agile teams, maintaining tech debt, and using a “top-down, bottom-up” style to keep productivity and momentum high. About the Guest: Jason LaFollette is Yext's Chief of Technology. Jason joined the company in 2014 and built out the enterprise consulting side of the busines…

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#45 - David Dredge: Risk Management (Part 2) 1:24:01

6M ago1:24:01

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This is part 2 of my conversation with Dave (part 1 was episode #43). Dave has over 30 years of experience managing risk across global markets and is the founder and CIO of Convex Strategies, based in Singapore. Dave shares insights about risk management, including identifying flaws in conventional risk frameworks.…

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Is Convenience the Key to Achieving an Elevated Shopping Experience? 32:24

6M ago32:24

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According to one retail industry observer (and nearly every shopper), the answer is “yes!” Find out which conveniences matter most, though. It may not be the ones you think.By Zebra’s Your Edge Podcast

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#44 - Jeff deGraaf: Technical Analysis 1:12:47

6M ago1:12:47

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Jeff is the founder, Chairman, CEO, and Head of Technical Research at Renaissance Macro Research, which he launched in 2011. A member of Institutional Investor's Analyst Hall of Fame, Jeff has been ranked the #1 technical analyst on Wall Street for over a decade. He shares insights about the benefits of technical analysis compared to fundamental an…

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AI Business Strategy for CIOs with Naveen Zutshi of Databricks 36:23

6M ago36:23

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Naveen Zutshi, CIO at Databricks, shares his strategies for successful AI implementation. This must-listen episode is perfect for tech leaders wanting to learn how to craft an effective AI strategy, bridge gaps in tech teams, and drive innovation in your organization. About the Guest: Naveen Zutshi is the CIO at Databricks, previously CIO at Palo A…

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Open source and Nextcloud in government: Insights from Sven Thomsen, Schleswig-Holstein's CIO 55:59

6M ago55:59

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In this episode, we explore how open source solutions are revolutionizing the way governments work, from collaboration and knowledge sharing to digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence. Join us as we learn about the world of open source in government with Sven Thomsen, CIO of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. Sven shares the factors that influe…

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#43 - David Dredge: Risk Management 1:18:52

6M ago1:18:52

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Dave has over 30 years of experience managing risk across global markets. He is the founder and CIO of Convex Strategies, based in Singapore. Previously, he built and ran emerging markets trading at Fortress, RBS, Bankers Trust, and Bank of America. Dave shares insights about risk management, including identifying flaws in conventional risk framewo…

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