Welcome to Digital Squared. A podcast that explores the implications of living in an increasingly digital world. We’re on a mission to inspire our listeners to use technology and data for good. Your host, Tom Andriola, is the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data and Chief Digital Officer at the University California at Irvine. Join us as Tom and fellow leaders discuss the technological, cultural and societal trends that are shaping our world.
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As a leader, how do you know whether you’re betting on the best people to bring your organization to a new level of performance? Whether you’re an investor, owner, or responsible for a transformative program, you need to get it right. You need someone who’s wired for the business unusual moment - we call them HiPER leaders. Join David Morris, founder and CEO of HiPER Solutions, and his guests as they intimately unpack what makes a HiPER leader distinct from a traditional leader and, ultimate ...
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AI's Unseen Evolution: Insights from a Microsoft Veteran
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39:35On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Luis Vargas, a tech industry veteran with a fascinating journey from his upbringing in Mexico to being on the cutting edge of AI. Luis talks about his 15 years at Microsoft, where he played a key role in the company's AI strategy and their partnership with open AI. Now as a co-founder and CTO of…
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Reimagining Leadership for a Digital World
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31:53On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Julia Alexander, a pioneering leader in online education and master innovator in our industry. Julia is the Co-Founder of ExecOnline, a groundbreaking platform now recognized as one of the top EdTech companies globally. Julia provides us amazing insights on future-ready leadership, cultivating c…
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On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a 2020 conversation with Dr. John Halamka from Mayo Clinic. He is currently president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, a digital initiative that brings together solution developers, data partners and healthcare service providers to transform healthcare. Together, Tom and Dr. Halamk…
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From Classroom to Congress: Examining AI's Societal Impact
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33:34On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Jules White, a Professor of Computer Science and Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Generative AI at Vanderbilt University. Dr. White is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into higher education, leading initiatives to democratize AI access across campus and developing …
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On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Jeremy Schifeling, founder of The Job Insiders, which provides career technology training for hundreds of top universities and business schools around the world. He started his career as a kindergarten teacher but found his true calling in technology and innovation, where he went to work at comp…
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On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, we're revisiting a 2021 conversation with Lev Gonick, the Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University (ASU) and one of the most respected CIOs in Higher Education. He is an educator, technologist, and smart city architect. Together, Tom and Lev discuss ASU’s unique approach to high-qu…
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Innovating Beyond IT: Data Strategies for Modern Universities
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28:29On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Phil Komarny, Chief Innovation Officer at Maryville University and Founder/CEO of LifeTrek. They explore how Maryville is reimagining the role of IT in higher education by eliminating traditional silos and prioritizing the data strategy. They also discuss the revolutionary impact of AI and data …
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Certainty vs. Conviction: Unlocking Innovation in Corporates and Startups
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34:35On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Trent Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer at Cie, a venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator. Trent is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture studio expert and he shares so many valuable insights on the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation and AI. Together we discuss…
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Continuous Health Monitoring: The Future of Care
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29:10On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom is talking to Dr. Mike Kurisu, Founder and Director of the Measured Wellness Clinic and Chief Health Officer at Ziva Health. Together they discuss his journey into the field of integrated medicine and his role in championing a new model for patient care based on wearables and the analysis of continuous data. …
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On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Victoria Song, Senior Wearables Reviewer at The Verge. Together they discuss how cultural forces influence technology adoption, how to make data extracted from wearables palatable to the mass market, and what exciting wearables are on the horizon.By Tom Andriola
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UC Irvine Student Success: A Year of Growth & Learning
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54:32On this episode, Tom talks with key stakeholders of Compass, UC Irvine’s data-driven student success program. Together they look back on the past year, discuss the challenges, wins and progress they’ve made in continuing to expand Compass across campus, and the future direction of UCI’s ambitious Student Success 3.0 vision. Tom is joined by UCI Pro…
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On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Maria Anguiano, Executive Vice President of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise. Together they discuss her unique journey from a challenging upbringing to achieving success in the higher education sector, and her role at ASU, emphasizing the university's innovative approach to inclusivit…
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Exploring Humanity's Future with Technology and Digital Companionship
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34:37On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Susan Cummings, CEO of Petaverse Network and Tiny Rebel Games and co-founder of 2K games. Together they discuss the evolution of gaming technology, the utility of AI as a creative enhancement tool rather than a replacement for human ingenuity, and Susan’s unique take on technology's role in our evo…
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On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Geoff Watson, President and Chief Business Officer at Minerva Project, a company working to revolutionize higher education. Together they discuss how building Minerva University has created a new model that they are now sharing with other open-minded institutions, the challenges and intentionality …
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On this episode of Digital Squared, Tom talks with Dr. Kip Webb, a lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and Haas Business School. Dr. Webb has dedicated his career to healthcare reform and innovation. He has worked previously as a management consultant, a Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and is now an advisory board member to many h…
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On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, founder of Human Future. Human Future is a global business and technology advisory, investment, and education firm. Together they discuss building smart cities through urban innovation, the importance of creating balance in hybrid learning, and the fourth industrial revolution’s effect on hum…
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Decoding Data and the Future of Human Knowledge
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40:30On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Christine Borgman, a Distinguished Research Professor and the Presidential Chair in Information Studies, Emerita at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. Borgman also has over 250 publications surrounding information studies, computer science and communications, including three award-winning books…
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Human-First Storytelling Powered by Technology
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40:42On this episode, Tom talks with Tim Kashani, a long-time entrepreneur blending the worlds of technology and the arts. His career has taken many interesting turns - as a Broadway producer, director, investor and co-founder of several companies, including Apples and Oranges Arts and Humani3. Together they discuss his unique career, his bold vision of…
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A Culture of Care in a Technology-Focused World
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28:42On this episode, Tom talks with John O’Brien, President and CEO of EDUCAUSE, the international nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through technology innovation. Together they discuss a need for digital ethics across the curriculum, a renewed focus on what students want and need, and the importance of creating a cultu…
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Healthcare Embraces the Chief Digital Officer
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29:55On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. Together they discuss his organization’s use of ChatGPT, pairing physicians with data scientists to collaborate on improving patient care using data, and advancing AI to alleviate challenges facing the healthcare workfo…
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On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, Tom revisits his 2020 conversation with Abby Sears, President and CEO of OCHIN, a non-profit organization nationally recognized for their work in health equity and a leader in demonstrating how data and technology can make a big difference in closing the equity gaps. Together they discuss data-…
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On this episode, Tom talks with Dean Stoecker, co-founder and executive chairman of Alteryx, a technology company enabling organizations to make faster, more confident, data-driven decisions. Together they discuss Alteryx’s unique approach to data analytics, how creating a social experience for its users accelerates proficiency, and why focusing on…
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Technology and The Evolution of Mental Health Care
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29:04On this episode, Tom talks with Ravi Sharma, board director and founder of OOTify, a mental health hub that leverages artificial intelligence to provide a personalized ecosystem of resources for its clients. Together they discuss how a multifaceted approach to mental health has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional care, how AI can act…
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On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, Tom revisits his 2021 conversation with Dr. Heather Young, National Director for Betty Irene Moore Nurse Fellows in Leadership and Innovation Program and the Founding Dean Emerita for the School of Nursing at University of California Davis. Together they discuss new approaches to promote health…
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On this episode, Tom talks with Kevin Hart, SVP of Strategic Development and Technology, Northern California at Kaiser Permanente. Together they discuss his work in creating inclusive healthcare spaces for all patients, leveraging technology within human-centered design, and what it means to serve communities the way they want to be served.…
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On this episode of Digital Squared: From the Archives, Tom revisits his 2021 conversation with Melissa Woo, Executive Vice President for Administration at Michigan State University, as well as the Chief Information Officer and President of the MSU Foundation. Together they discuss her career, passions, and unique challenges as a technology leader-t…
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The Future of IT and Innovation in Higher Ed
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38:29On this episode, Tom talks to Susan Grajek, Vice President for Partnerships, Communities and Research at EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association with the mission to advance higher education through the use of information technology and data. Together they discuss the future of technology in higher education, how ‘radical creativity’ can be used to unlock…
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On this episode, Tom chats with Kim Majerus, Vice President, U.S. State & Local Government and Education, Amazon Web Services, Worldwide Public Sector. Together they discuss how to ensure technology and connectivity are accessible to everyone, the AWS approach toward environmental sustainability and how the company provides reskilling opportunities…
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Student Success, Deeper Insights Enabled by Data
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50:08On this episode, Tom interviews four UC Irvine leaders who have played major roles in the institution’s Student Success Initiative. Together they discuss the journey over several years to understand student success, the different aspects that impact it - from policies to what happens in the classroom - and how the role of technology and data are tr…
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On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Michael Pfeffer, Chief Information Officer and Associate Dean for Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Pfeffer is unique as a CIO because he is also a clinical professor and actively practicing Hospitalist Physician. Together they discuss Dr. Pfeffer’s unique role, the increasing r…
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In this episode, Tom talks to New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Selingo. Jeff has written about higher education for more than two decades and his latest book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. Together they discuss how education is evolving in the wak…
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In this episode, Tom speaks with Soul Machines CEO and Co-Founder, Greg Cross. Together they discuss the Metaverse, Covid’s impact on digital transformation and how digital people can help shape the future of our increasingly digital and transactional world.By Tom Andriola
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25. Collaborative Competition for the Win! with Lisa Gable
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29:20What do you get when massive competitors like The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Nestle USA, and General Mills walk into a board room? A 6.4 trillion reduction of calories in major household food products. Tune in to hear the phenomenal story of how Lisa Gable, author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South, along with a divers…
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24. Reshaping the CEO/Board Relationship with Make-A-Wish CEO, Richard Davis
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29:30It's time to think differently about navigating your board of directors relationship. Our latest guest shares his unique perspective from both sides of the CEO/board relationship. As CEO of Make-A-Wish®, Richard Davis leads the organization and partners with the board to make big dreams come true and shape the vision for the organization’s future. …
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23. The Search for Buried Talent with Tom Andriola
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26:12What would happen if you didn’t write an organizational chart? Tom Andriola joins the HiPERleadership podcast to share his strategies for overcoming the limitations of traditional org charts and uncovering existing talent within your organization. Most organizations tend to have buried talent. Too often, in the search to fill roles, we overlook our…
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22. Shortening the Learning Curve with Nani Coloretti
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22:45Alignment is what differentiates great from good and success from failure. But, how do you get there quickly and avoid information overload as a new-in-seat leader? Nani Coloretti, Senior Vice President for Business and Financial Strategy at The Urban Institute and former Deputy Director of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, shares…
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21. How Can Design Theory Transform Your Organization? with ASU President, Dr. Michael M. Crow
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25:54Game-changing organizational transformation requires vision, cultural metamorphosis, and creativity executed by talent dedicated to a shared mission. Hear how Dr. Michael M. Crow left the Ivy League to restructure Arizona State University into one of the top public research institutions, and how his model and team – committed to access, excellence,…
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20. Enabling Talent for Intrapreneurship with Stephen Dover
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25:11Crafting a culture where corporate intrapreneurs thrive requires intentionality. Doing so in an international investment enterprise with $1.5 trillion under management takes a game-changer. Stephen Dover, the Chief Market Strategist and head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, joins the HiPERleadership podcast to discuss the culture he …
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19. Grace Under Pressure with Secretary Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez
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24:23Just eight months into her role as Appointments Secretary for the State of California, Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez found herself in the situation room with Governor Gavin Newsom. With her cabinet experience during 9/11, Cathryn was asked to support those on the frontlines of COVID-19, while also being faced with staffing an administration during an un…
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18. Effecting Change with Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramírez
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22:47Trying to solve complex social issues like affordable housing and homelessness would be too daunting of a mission for most people. However, for Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramírez, she sees it as an opportunity to effect real change and engage the community, while giving back. In this episode of HiPERleadership, Secretary Castro Ramírez shares with us…
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17. Driving Culture & Performance with Ron Alvesteffer
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28:23In 2002, Ron Alvesteffer became President of Service Express overnight. During his tenure as President, Ron has taken the company from a local service provider maintaining server rooms, with $10MM in revenue, to an international player with $200MM in revenue. According to Ron, the keys to a performance driven culture are trust, communication, and c…
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16. Why Alignment Enables Rapid Growth with Girish Rishi
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24:16In 2016, JDA Software, today known as Blue Yonder, was valued at $2.8 billion. In April 2021, Panasonic announced it will acquire Blue Yonder at an $8.5 billion valuation. When Blue Yonder CEO Girish Rishi was hired as an outsider to lead the company, he knew he had an uphill battle to establish trust within the organization. In this episode, Giris…
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15. What Can Business Leaders Learn from the Hurricane Irma Recovery? with Joelle Marquis
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31:30Define a clear mission. Identify your key stakeholders. Assemble the right team. Own the culture. Execute. Those are the keys to success that Joelle Marquis took to help her Florida community recover from the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. In this episode you’ll hear how Joelle, a Senior Partner at Arsenal Capital Pa…
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14. Building the New Standard with Andrew Patterson
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39:57Andrew Patterson, President and Founder of Patterson Custom Homes, is setting the new standard in custom homebuilding. Hear how Andrew uses data to make faster decisions and gain translatable strategies to align your business, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.By HiPERleadership
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13. The Algorithm of Happiness with Joey Gibbons
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31:04Joey Gibbons is on a mission to make people happy. As CEO of Gibbons Whistler, happiness has been core to his hospitality company persisting through the pandemic. Hear Joey’s algorithm for happiness and how it can be a game-changer in any industry.By HiPERleadership
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12. Reinventing the Court System During COVID-19 with Alton Adams
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25:24Facing a global pandemic, Deputy COO of Public Safety for Fulton County (Atlanta, GA), Alton Adams shares with us the three pillars he used to successfully keep inmates safe while maintaining their constitutional right to due process.By HiPERleadership
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How do you sell a startup for over $100MM to a publicly traded company? How do you retain your most entrepreneurial and creative minds if you are a F1000 Executive? And, how do you give “freedom to fail”, while keeping innovative leaders accountable? Get the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of HiPERleadership with guest St…
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10. What Can Puzzles, Onions, & Kids Teach Us During Change? with Tassos Economou
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30:04Global Chairman of the Board for Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Tassos Economou, joins us on the season two premiere of HiPERleadership. In this episode, Tassos shares how child-like curiosity, peeling back layers, and synthesis help him solve tough problems.By HiPERleadership
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New York Times bestselling author Chip Conley is the hospitality maverick who helped Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand. In this episode of HiPERleadership, Chip shares his techniques for overcoming misperceptions by leveraging diverse minds, creating psychological safety, and empowering his empl…
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California is home to some of the largest and most complex transportation projects in America. In this episode, Brian Kelly, CEO of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority, shares how he builds incredible teams to get difficult projects like the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and California’s High-Speed Rail back on track.…
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