Best Josh Cisco Podcasts (2025)

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Hungry for Learning: Wendy’s Will Croushorn 31:34

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On today’s episode, Wendy’s product manager Will Croushorn joins host Sam to share how FreshAi, the fast-food restaurant’s voice-based AI ordering system, is reinventing the drive-through experience for millions of customers. From handling 200 billion ways to order a Dave’s Double burger to making fast food more accessible for guests in multiple la…

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Science, Innovation, and Economic Growth: OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji 30:24

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On this episode, OpenAI’s chief economist Ronnie Chatterji describes how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the economy and scientific innovation. Ronnie discusses the dual economic impacts of AI — the near-term boost from infrastructure investments like chips and data centers, and the longer-term productivity gains as AI tools integrate int…

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Creating More, Not Less, With AI: GeekWire’s Todd Bishop 27:40

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AI isn’t taking jobs — it’s changing what jobs are. On today’s episode, GeekWire’s Todd Bishop joins host Sam Ransbotham to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and creativity — not by replacing humans but by amplifying what we can do. From classrooms where students use AI on exams to newsrooms rethinking how news stor…

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From Rabbit Holes to Recommendations: Reddit’s Vishal Gupta 25:09

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Vishal Gupta, engineering manager, machine learning at Reddit, joins the podcast to explain how the social media community platform uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience and ad relevance. Much of the advertising work relies on increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that have evolved from simple collaborative filtering to d…

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe 27:46

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A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…

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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf 34:24

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Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…

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Feed Drop: MIT CSAIL Alliances Podcast 46:38

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Today’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We'll be back on September 16 with new episodes of Me, Myself, and AI. Chris Miller is professor of international history at Tufts University. He joins the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast to share insights from his recent book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's …

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Bridging Two Worlds: How Jason Brings Civilian Tech Expertise into the Army Reserves 28:33

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As Reservists Day approaches, TechVets sat down with Jason, a seasoned service manager in the civil nuclear sector and an Army reservist with 13 Signal Regiment. His story is a compelling example of how tech professionals can bring critical skills into the Armed Forces—while also growing as individuals and leaders. Jason’s route into the reserves b…

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Training AI to Detect Disease: Stand Up To Cancer’s Julian Adams 30:40

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Julian Adams tried but didn’t succeed at retirement after a productive career as a medical chemist with several U.S. Food and Drug Association approvals of cancer-related treatments, including cell therapy for bone marrow transplantation. Soon after, his participation in a Stand Up ToCancer advisory group led to his appointment as the nonprofit’s p…

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Delivering More Connected Care Through AI: CVS Health's Josh Weiner 27:22

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Josh Weiner, senior vice president of consumer engagement and analytics at CVS Health, is passionate about making health care more personalized, connected, preventative, and accessible. On today’s episode, Josh joins Sam and Shervin to explain how the integrated health care company is structured and how it is using AI to achieve those goals. Read t…

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Building Better Answers With AI Agents: SAP’s Walter Sun 33:53

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The suggestions and support offered by AI are helpful only if they’re relevant. On today’s episode, Walter Sun, senior vice president and global head of artificial intelligence at SAP, joins Sam and Shervin to share how his organization is helping employees get smarter about artificial intelligence through the company’s AI Days. Additionally, Walte…

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Upcycling and Upskilling With AI: Goodwill's Steve Preston 25:37

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Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, …

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Overcoming AI Hallucinations: Truist’s Chandra Kapireddy 33:39

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In today’s episode, Chandra Kapireddy, head of generative AI, machine learning, and analytics at Truist, delves into the evolving landscape of AI with a particular focus on how GenAI tools reshape the way Truist and similar organizations must navigate model risk management and regulations. GenAI is more versatile than traditional AI, he notes, yet …

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Speed, Ease, and Expertise With AI: Lenovo’s Linda Yao 31:59

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Linda Yao, chief operating officer and head of strategy for Lenovo’s Strategy, Solutions, and Services Group and vice president of hybrid cloud and AI solutions, joins us to explain the organization’s transition from technology product company to managed services provider. It’s now helping organizations with the change management required to implem…

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From Military Musician to Cybersecurity Expert: The Unconventional Journey of Jonathan Sproule 29:32

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For many veterans transitioning out of the military, the path to a second career often leads to fields like cybersecurity, leveraging skills in discipline, risk assessment, and strategic thinking. But for Jonathan Sproule, his journey took a truly unique route—from a professional musician in the Band of the Welsh Guards to a specialist in cyber ris…

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Reskilling the Workforce With AI: Harvard Business School’s Raffaella Sadun 30:02

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Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun’s research has historically focused on digital reskilling. Now, rapid technological changes — like AI — are reshaping the nature of work. Raffaella’s research has explored how AI might empower those with intermediate expertise, such as store managers and blue-collar workers, to become more efficient…

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How Beckie McAnespie Transformed Her Military Skills into a Cybersecurity Career 31:12

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At TechVets, we’re always excited to share success stories from veterans who have transitioned into the tech industry. In this interview, we spotlight Beckie McAnespie, a former soldier who's now a Senior Consultant in Information Assurance at Accenture, whose career journey showcases the power of resilience, learning, and community support. Become…

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Monetizing Data With AI: MIT CISR's Barb Wixom 34:31

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Barbara Wixom, principal research scientist at MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), draws on 30 years of research in this bonus episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast. She believes data monetization is the key to enterprise success with AI and breaks down why. With hosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh, Barb details case …

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Tackling Injuries With AI: The NFL's Jeff Miller 30:37

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Jeff Miller moved from a career in government to focus on the health and safety of NFL players. Due to the nature of their sport, they are more prone to injuries, including concussions, than other professional athletes. By leveraging the game’s unique elements, such as the volume of cameras filming on-field activities, the NFL can gather large data…

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From RAF to Cybersecurity: How Alex Daly Found a New Mission with Cisco 26:25

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Transitioning from the military to civilian life can feel like navigating uncharted territory. For Alex Daly, a Customer Delivery Security Architect at Cisco, it was a journey shaped by adaptability, opportunity, and support from TechVets and Cisco's military-focused programs. Alex’s story offers inspiration and practical advice for service leavers…

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How a 160-Year-Old Startup Uses AI: The Heineken Company’s Ronald den Elzen 26:54

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After trying his luck at the stock market, Ronald den Elzen, pursued a career in technology leadership instead. Today, as the chief technology and digital officer of The Heineken Company, he encourages his team to think about the legacy beverage company as a 160-year-old startup with global scale, operating with multiple brands in more than 80 mark…

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Collective Learning With Generative AI 30:52

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Over the past year, we’ve seen generative AI explode. In this episode, we review insights shared with us from five prior guests — from Microsoft, GitHub, Meta, Partnership on AI, and NASA — and consider what’s changed, what’s the same, and what new concerns organizations face. With GenAI tools becoming ubiquitous and democratized, organizations gra…

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Josh Kime – Navigating the Transition from Navy to Tech 34:38

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Josh Kime’s career journey is an inspiring tale of determination, adaptability, and a passion for problem-solving. After three and a half years in the Royal Navy, Josh embarked on a new chapter, diving headfirst into the world of tech. His story is a testament to how skills learned in the military can be leveraged for success in civilian life, espe…

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Leveling the Playing Field With AI: Special Olympics's Mary Davis 38:28

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Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, wants the people she represents to “have a seat at the table” as AI evolves. In this episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Davis talks about her organization’s mission along with the growing role of AI and how it’s crucial to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities — a group often ove…

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Bonus Episode: Lessons From Jobs in the Age of AI 25:24

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On Sept. 4, 2024, Me, Myself, and AI host Sam Ransbotham moderated a panel discussion at a Georgetown University/World Bank event, Jobs in the Age of AI. Afterward, he interviewed keynote speaker Carl Benedikt Frey, Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI and Work at the Oxford Internet Institute, and panelist Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn’s chief eco…

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Sharing AI Mistakes: Partnership on AI’s Rebecca Finlay 41:26

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Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI (PAI), believes that artificial intelligence poses risks — and that organizations should learn from one another and help others avoid the same hazards by disclosing the mistakes they’ve made in implementing the technology. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the nonprofit’s work supporting the responsible use…

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From Royal Marine to Release Train Manager: How Robin Cleave Found a New Mission in Tech 51:27

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Robin’s story highlights the potential for veterans to find meaningful careers outside the military. By leveraging his skills, reaching out for help when needed, and staying adaptable, he successfully transitioned into a role he never expected. For anyone considering a similar journey, Robin’s experience serves as both inspiration and a roadmap. Wi…

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The Risks of Too Much AI: Fortune’s Jeremy Kahn 35:12

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Jeremy Kahn’s investigation into the risks and effects of artificial intelligence are reflected in a new book, Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future. But he has also written extensively about the technology in his role as Fortune magazine’s AI editor. On today’s episode, he joins Sam and Shervin to share the insights on AI that …

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Never Too Much AI: Upwork's Andrew Rabinovich 35:37

1y ago35:37

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Andrew Rabinovich began his career in technology working on AI applications for cancer detection. He also spent time at Google, working on early iterations of products like Google Glass. Now at Upwork, as vice president and head of AI and machine learning, Rabinovich and his team are working to enhance the digital labor platform’s capabilities with…

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From RAF to Tech: Robbie Ramsay's Journey into the IT World 21:29

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Robbie Ramsay’s story is a testament to how dedication and adaptability can drive a successful career transition, even into a completely new field. From serving in the Royal Air Force to building a promising career in IT, Robbie’s journey is one of determination, lifelong learning, and a passion for new challenges. Read his story in full: https://w…

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Ethically Sourced Creativity: Shutterstock's Alessandra Sala 35:50

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Alessandra Sala, senior director of data science and AI at Shutterstock, brings an impressive background in responsible AI to her role. Also the global president of Women in AI and cochair of the Women4Ethical AI platform at UNESCO, Alessandra joins this episode to describe how Shutterstock, widely known as a stock photo company, has become a go-to…

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Meet Your New Teammate, AI: Asana’s Saket Srivastava 34:17

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Saket Srivastava, CIO at work management platform Asana, has had technology roles at organizations such as General Electric, IBM, and Fujitsu, moving from back-end IT services positions to more strategic business leadership roles. Asana has already been working with artificial intelligence for several years, Saket notes, and has seen the technology…

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From Soldier to Software Developer: Adrian Montague’s Journey 33:26

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Adrian Montague joined the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in 2020 and commissioned into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). During his military career, he served with 8 Field Company (Para) in Colchester before becoming a Platoon Commander in Lyneham. Before joining the British Army, Adrian studied Mechanical Engineering …

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Feed Drop: Why Only 10% of Companies Succeed With AI With Sam Ransbotham, Professor at Boston College 45:28

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In the time before Me, Myself, and AI returns for Season 10, we're pleased to bring you a special episode from our friends at the Modern CTO podcast. Read the episode transcript here. From Modern CTO: Today we’re talking to Sam Ransbotham, professor at Boston College. Sam shares with us the reason that the vast majority of companies are falling beh…

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From Royal Marine to Formula One: An Inspiring Cybersecurity Journey with Steve Townsley 35:56

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Steve Townsley, Head of InfoSec for the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team, joins us on the latest episode of the TechVets podcast. Join us as we uncover Steve's remarkable journey from Royal Marine Commando, pursuing pirates on the high seas, to hunting hackers in the high-speed world of Formula One. After five years with the Royal Marines, St…

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Building Connections Through Open Research: Meta’s Joelle Pineau 32:35

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Joelle Pineau’s curiosity led her to pursue a doctorate in engineering with a focus on robotics, which she describes as her “gateway into AI.” As vice president of AI research at Meta, Joelle leads a team committed to openness in the service of high-quality research, responsible AI development, and community contribution. In this episode, Joelle, w…

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Authoring Creativity With AI: Researcher Patrick Hebron 28:52

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If you’ve played with Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature or worked in Nvidia’s Omniverse platform, you’ve touched tools that Patrick Hebron’s work has made possible. A dual major in philosophy and film production, Patrick approaches creative pursuits with a deep curiosity and the belief that if a “tool gets used in exactly the way that we anticipa…

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If 10% of the World Were Developers: GitHub’s Mario Rodriguez 28:47

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When Mario Rodriguez emigrated from Cuba to the United States at age 14 with his parents — a university professor, and a teacher turned electrical engineer — they had already instilled in him the value of education and a love of learning. That passion has guided him throughout his career — as a program manager with Microsoft; then as part of GitHub…

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From Stay-at-Home RAF Mom to Cyber Security Expert 27:54

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Meet Rachel Morley-Jones, a former full-time mum and legal administrative assistant who transformed her career by diving into the world of cyber security. After 14 years of dedicating herself to family, Rachel stumbled upon a Facebook post about a Capslock cyber security boot camp. Despite feeling overwhelmed on the first day, she persevered throug…

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AI Hype and Skepticism: Economist Paul Romer 29:19

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Paul Romer once considered himself the most optimistic economist. He rightfully predicted that technology would blow up as an economic driver coming out of the inflation of the 1970s but acknowledges he did not foresee the inequality that technology advances would lead to. On this episode, Paul shares his views on AI advances and their implications…

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Lights, AI, Action: Wonder Dynamics's Tye Sheridan 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

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Actor Tye Sheridan may not consider himself a technology expert, but his knowledge of visual effects (VFX) processes led him to cofound AI-driven startup Wonder Dynamics. With the company’s new product, Wonder Studio, creators can upload 2D video and transform it into 3D animations at a fraction of the cost of the motion-capture animation process t…

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Fashioning the Perfect Fit With AI: Stitch Fix’s Jeff Cooper 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Jeff Cooper parlayed his interest in neuroscience and human behavior into a career in data science and today works as a senior data science director for online retail subscription service Stitch Fix. Jeff joins Me, Myself, and AI to share how the company pairs human employees with intelligent technologies to keep up with customer preferences while …

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Rich's Resettlement Rundown: From Veteran to Tech Innovator with Smartsheet 33:07

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Transitioning from military life to a civilian career is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. For many veterans, the tech industry, with its dynamic environment and constant innovation, offers a promising pathway. In our latest TechVets podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Rich Coles, a veteran who successfully transitione…

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Solving Real User Problems With Generative AI: Slack’s Jackie Rocca 33:22

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Like many product leaders in the technology space, Jackie Rocca took a somewhat circuitous path to that role. After beginning her career in management consulting with Bain, she earned her MBA at Stanford and then worked at Google, where she helped launch YouTube TV. Now, she serves as vice president of product at Slack, where she focuses on the col…

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Driving Manufacturing Efficiency With AI: Pirelli’s Daniele Petecchi 25:30

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Daniele Petecchi didn’t realize how complex the process of producing tires was until he joined Pirelli, a company that’s been in the business of manufacturing tires for more than 150 years. But now, as head of data management and AI, he’s focused on leveraging the company’s wealth of data to meet the stringent technical, quality, and performance re…

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Bonus Episode: How Can Organizations Better Measure and Manage Artificial Intelligence? 21:06

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On this bonus episode, we head to the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C., where hosts Sam and Shervin joined organizers Jonathan Timmis and Timothy DeStefano from the World Bank and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for the day-long conference, “How is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Firms?” in December 2023. In our fina…

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From Military Logistics to Tech Success: Seru Nainoca’s Inspiring Journey 54:30

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In our latest TechVets podcast to mark International Women's Day 2024, we welcome Seru Nainoca, a veteran with a remarkable story that spans continents, careers, and considerable challenges. Seru Nainoca’s journey into the military was as unexpected as it was transformative. Initially enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in Fiji, Seru's path took a drama…

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Bonus Episode: Artificial Intelligence Podcasts With Jennifer Strong 28:58

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While Me, Myself, and AI is on winter break, we hope you enjoy this episode. Jennifer Strong, longtime journalist and creator of the SHIFT podcast, joins Sam and Shervin to talk about their favorite Me, Myself, and AI episodes. Read the episode transcript here. Find the additional podcasts mentioned in the episode below: SHIFT podcast In Machines W…