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After a recent CNBC Technology Executive Council meeting with other technology leaders, Vincent returned with two topics to discuss on the podcast: the recent US election and quantum computing.
The dialogue explores the complexities of data accuracy in polling, the influence of incentives in politics and business, and the potential threats and strategic opportunities posed by advancements in quantum technology.
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The US FDA recently approved an over-the-counter hearing aid software for Apple AirPods, creating huge implications for the healthcare market and AI integration in personal health monitoring.
In today's podcast, we're discussing Apple's unique position in the market and strategy for growing market share, the implications of FDA regulations on tech innovations, and the evolving landscape of data privacy and technology in healthcare.
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In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio deep dive into the story of SpaceX's Starlink—the origins of this innovative technology, the potential impact Starlink has on the internet industry and society at large, and the lessons all business leaders can learn from Elon Musk's approach to disruption and creativity in technology.
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The AI Global Council (AIGC) is an international consortium comprised of leading experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics from diverse fields related to AI. Founded with the vision of fostering collaboration and reshaping the responsible development and deployment of AI, the council serves as a collective intelligence hub for addressing the multifaceted aspects of AI adoption.
The AIGC met for their end-of-year session in September 2024 in New York City and discussed relevant topics and trends related to AI. In this podcast, we're recapping the best of the Council's conversations and bringing their insights to you.
Outline:
00:00 - Introduction to Technology Tangents 01:00 - Insights from the AI Global Council 02:27 - Branding in the age of personalization—The potential impacts of hyper-personalization 04:53 - Is the cost of AI and generative models too high? 11:30 - Echo chambers and political polarization—Will AI make this worse? 20:30 - Identifying disruptive AI opportunities 33:40 - The implication of AI on the workforce of the future 38:28 - Final thoughts and reflections -
In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio share insights gained from the All-In Podcast conference, All-In Summit, particularly focusing on the shifting dynamics in media, the implications of equality of outcome versus equality of opportunity, and the principles of meritocracy in business.
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With the 2024 NFL season kicking off this week, we’re exploring the parallels between team building in sports and the business world, with a focus on the strategies and considerations involved in allocating resources (particularly salary).
Will AI leaders be the new quarterback of the business world, meriting the highest salaries? What are the implications of salary caps in professional sports, and what can business leaders learn from that? Should business leaders out-pay for top talent, or take a “moneyball” strategy and spread their resources?
In this episode of Technology Tangents, Vincent Yates, Global Chief Data Officer at Credera Jason Goth, Global Chief Technology Officer, and Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera discuss winning strategies for building great teams.
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We're discussing the current state of the U.S. economy and its impact on macroeconomic trends, particularly in relation to technology. Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson unpack the potential effects of AI investments and government spending on the economy, the importance of risk management and strategic decision-making in navigating these uncertain times, and the need to focus on delivering value through technology and data (rather than simply adopting AI for the sake of it). Listen in to discover insights and recommendations for businesses to thrive in the evolving economic landscape.
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Cybersecurity is a growing concern as cyber attacks become more frequent and sophisticated. The cybersecurity market is expected to continue growing at double-digit rates, with estimates up to $16 billion by 2028.
Addressing cybersecurity requires a comprehensive approach that includes threat modeling, implementing controls, and establishing governance policies. However, finding the right balance between security and functionality, as well as allocating sufficient resources, remains a huge challenge for most organizations.
In this episode of Technology Tangents, our conversation explores the latest news and considerations of cybersecurity. We discuss the need to simplify and streamline cybersecurity practices while balancing speed to market and innovation, and the role of governance and regulations in cybersecurity.
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The vast majority of enterprise companies have created dozens of GenAI pilots at this point, yet most are struggling to move these into production.
On this week’s episode of Technology Tangents, our leaders are unpacking the challenges of getting AI projects out of “pilot purgatory”, and why that’s still an essential task leaders need to be prioritizing.
We also discuss the need for cultural and operational changes within organizations, the importance of curiosity and white space in a busy work environment, and the role of governance in balancing innovation and risk.
One final theme that comes through on many of our episodes - organizations must adopt AI and innovate to survive in the face of this incredibly disruptive technology.
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Junior employees are historically faster than senior leaders to adopt new technologies, but there may be some serious consequences to relying on junior leaders as a source of expertise in the GenAI space.
In our latest episode of Technology Tangents, Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders at Credera, breakdown a recent paper from Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group that highlights the risks and challenges associated with the use of generative AI, particularly in the context of junior consultants using these tools. Their discussion highlights the potential for inexperienced users to misunderstand and misuse the technology, leading to inaccurate and unreliable results.
They also touch on the unique nature of generative AI, which involves solving problems in a non-algorithmic way, and ultimately the need for proper training, understanding, and critical thinking when using generative AI.
Show outline:
00:00 – Introductions and greetings
1:48 – The change management required for generative AI: Embracing GenAI in reality
2:39 – The reliance on junior employees to adopt & implement new technologies
8:18 – The biggest risks and hurdles to the technology – in the eyes of junior and more senior employees
22:15 – Concerns and risks with the low barriers to entryof Gen AI
33:48 – “Just change how you work” – the message that’snever worked
39:00 – The importance of systems-level thinking
46:43 – Changing the user interaction of GenAI
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In 2024, is there a world outside of AI?
We're taking an ever so slight break from our regular topic of AI to discuss other topics that CIOs should be considering, outside of AI. Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders at Credera, discuss a wide range of topics related to the evolving landscape of technology and business strategy, including the move back to the edge, how to handle technical debt, and the increasing need to focus on cybersecurity.
Show outline:
00:00 – Introductions 1:02 – Outside the world of AI - what else should tech leaders be thinking through? 2:00 – Moving AI to the edge 10:39 – The downsides of building on the edge 23:00 – Technologies tangential to edge computing (i.e., WasmEdge) 26:38 – Why crypto and blockchain still aren't popular 29:26 – Protein folding (AlphaFold) - should it be done with AI? 33:56 – "Musings of tired minds" 40:15 – The increasing importance of investing in cybersecurity 43:20 – Getting a handle on technical debt 49:59 – Quick thoughts on employee engagement and retention in 2024 -
Most business leaders are aware that if AI isn’t incorporated into their businesses, they are at risk of being disrupted and outdated shortly. In light of this, many organizations have built out proof-of-concepts for AI, but now don’t know where to focus or which ideas to take to production.
From building an initial AI strategy to enabling chosen AI initiatives at scale, Credera has helped clients realize measurable results from their AI initiatives. Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders at Credera, discuss how to build muscle and maximize optionality in the realm of AI, share suggestions for evaluating your organization’s POCs, and provide insights into the considerations and strategies for effectively implementing AI.
Show outline:
00:00 – Introductions 1:03 – Where to focus AI efforts 14:06 – Why the real winners of AI likely won’t be the first disruptors 15:25 – “Maintaining optionality” and the necessity to build the innovative muscle 17:42 – How to get AI POCs into production 22:05 – The backbone of successful AI? Good, reliable, and clean data 29:50 – If you’re starting from scratch, how to build your AI strategy and take advantage of third-party products 31:27 – The necessity of taking a “build, measure, learn” approach 37:00 – The role in corporate development in AIWebsite: https://www.credera.comLinkedIn: / credera Twitter: / credera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcredera/
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We've heard that first-party data will be crucial for marketers with increased regulations and Google's ongoing depreciation of third-party cookies, yet many marketing leaders are still asking the questions, "am I going about this the right way?" or even, "how do I actually get started?"
With this in mind, Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders at Credera, discuss the benefits of building a first-party data strategy, how to create value that drives data sharing, and tips for building a lucrative first-party data strategy.
Show outline:
Intro 00:45 – Definitions of first-party and third-party cookies and the need to collect first-party data 6:30 - How leaders are responding to new regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and regulatory risk 10:15 - When some customers want privacy and some want customized experiences... 12:25 - The value of the value-exchange 15:00 - Creating a valuable experience that makes users want to share their data 25:10 - Technological solutions helping organizations overcome the depreciation of third-party cookies (hint: first-party data collection) 29:00 - Rethinking your channel strategy and advertising approach 37:04 - The functionality of data clean rooms 39:32 - Fingerprinting 44:00 - Why leveraging your first-party data is likely your most lucrative approach -
"Who should own AI in my organization?" It's a question our AI leaders are getting asked a lot, as organizations sort through how to structure and scale AI adoption at their organizations.
With this in mind, Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders are Credera, discuss who should own AI in organizations to ensure quick, innovative, and safe adoption.
(Spoiler alert–it's the CEO.)
Show outline:
Intro 00:45 – Who should own AI in an organization? 8:22 – How boards should get up to speed on AI success and governance, and why boards need to be more aggressive with AI adoption 12:06 – Comparing AI and ecommerce – adopt or get left behind 15:40 – The immediate need to create an AI strategy and concrete goals 20:11 – No excuses – should CEOs set significant challenges to enforce faster adoption? 24:00 – Is creating a Center of Excellence the way to move faster? 30:40 – Balancing security risks with opportunity 34 – Why AI adoption is ultimately the CEO's job, and a call to move quickly 46:30 – The exciting chapter of AI -
AI talent is the need of the hour. It's been a mad dash to gobble up whatever talent organizations can find, at very high costs. With such high stakes, how should companies navigate this landscape and ensure ROI on AI talent investments? Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders are Credera, deep dive into the AI talent wars.
Find out more on Credera.com.
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Intro 0:30 – The AI talent gold rush & the Gartner hype cycle 5:00 – Building AI technology verses utilizing the technology – what does your organization actually need? 11:00 – Is fear the real root of the hype? 15:00 – Labor market shifts in the backdrop of the AI hype 23:45 – How AI will change capital allocation & the world of VCs and startups 29:07 – Is the AI boom unique, or similar to past tech revolutions? 31:59 – How will AI-natives change the workforce? 36:30 – The societal and economic impacts of the AI revolution 39:27 – Practical advice on what should companies do to navigate this landscape -
Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are back for their first podcast in 2024 and are deep diving into the trends unveiled at CES. The tech leaders share their thoughts on what trends might stick, what was truly innovative, and what was disappointing about the event.
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Investing in AI is a crucial business decision that can significantly impact a company's future. However, the substantial costs associated and the uncertainty of achieving profitable returns pose significant challenges. How can businesses effectively navigate this risk and make informed investment choices?
In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth engage in a conversation with Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera, to delve into the intricacies of AI investment strategies. The discussion focuses on the startup-like nature of AI investments, how organizations should consider such investments, and effective methodologies for developing profitable generative AI business models.
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In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio explore the transformative impact of AI on traditional development and testing processes, delving into critical questions that challenge our understanding of how software is built and validated.
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In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Jake Carter, Chief Innovation Officer at Credera. In their discussion, our leaders explore the latest developments and transformative potential of AI, examining how AI is changing the game and driving innovation to new heights.
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