Beste Actionable Futurist® podcaster (2024)

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:37

2M ago45:37

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This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:35

3M ago19:35

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In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

4M ago21:02

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Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

6M ago27:23

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Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

7M ago43:40

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On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance 27:23

8M ago27:23

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The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal…

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S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore 45:04

8M ago45:04

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Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise. While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained …

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S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of General Artificial Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai 19:03

8M ago19:03

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Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like…

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S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination 24:51

9M ago24:51

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In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative. The Trust 3.0 …

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S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture 38:10

9M ago38:10

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Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies. The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI). To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast …

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S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week 44:17

11M ago44:17

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What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week. The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partne…

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S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT 39:25

11M ago39:25

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How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries. Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working…

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S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia 24:42

11M ago24:42

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When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators. Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this sy…

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S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work 37:44

11M ago37:44

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Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different? How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and mo…

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S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity 57:08

12M ago57:08

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We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm? A…

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S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI 35:54

12M ago35:54

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AI Ethics isn’t just something we should be aware of - it is a movement according to Gaurav Rao from AtScale. Gaurav says “To me AI Ethics is a movement. and the reason why I define it as a movement is I think it has two distinct parts. There's technical frameworks that are continuing to evolve, and there's societal best practices, and both of thes…

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S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI 26:42

1y ago26:42

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We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry. Heather h…

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S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think 26:30

1y ago26:30

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Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre. We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatG…

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S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset 45:55

1y ago45:55

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What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change. She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Minds…

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S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy 39:52

1y ago39:52

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I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora. To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist…

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S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks 35:15

1y ago35:15

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5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. He is responsible for driving new dig…

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S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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Remote working as an option for the modern workforce is here to stay - so what advice would someone who's been working remotely for years have for others? To answer this question, I spoke with Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Europe for The Hoffman Agency - a leading Technology PR company. Mark graduated in 1992 with a degree in Information and Com…

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S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube 28:02

1y ago28:02

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We’ve heard of “full-stack Engineers”, but what is a Full Stack CMO? To find out I spoke with Maya Moufarek, CEO of strategic growth consultancy Marketing Cube for the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. Maya has over 15 years in the tech and direct-to-consumer industries with roles at Google, Amex, Cisco and LG and she is passionate about working …

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S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report 40:41

1y ago40:41

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“Permacrisis” was the 2022 Collins Dictionary word of the year, and this year, people are seeking ways to adapt in an uncertain world. Accenture identified five emerging trends that will alter the power dynamic between brands and customers in the coming 12 months and beyond: 1: Permacrisis and human adaptability 2: What’s next for loyalty? 3: The i…

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S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance 25:40

1y ago25:40

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What’s the future of finance? To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex. Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences. Out of their love for good coffee, engineering…

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S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance 36:18

1y ago36:18

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Finance, meet Sustainability. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andromeda (Andie) Wood who is Vice President for Regulatory Strategy for Workiva. She is an expert in the role of technology in corporate reporting, taxonomy design and data modelling, and holds a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the impact of EU and UK regulati…

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S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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The topics of Extended Reality (XR) and The Metaverse are becoming more and more popular. Once the sole domain of gamers, we are now seeing a range of corporate examples for XR, which are building interest in what's next for the space. To find out more, and understand what types of scenarios are right for these new platforms, I spoke with Thomas Be…

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S5 Episode 2: Dr Lynn Gribble on the opportunities for Generative AI in Education 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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Generative Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI - is a relatively new term that is being mentioned a lot when it comes to AI chat engines such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art from platforms such as Midjourney. One of the industries that is most intrigued by this technology is the education sector. Plagiarism has been a problem for years, but no…

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S5 Episode 1: Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

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New Year, New Season! Welcome to Season 5 of the Actionable Futurist Podcast. To kick off the new season, I interviewed Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies. Sophia argues that you don’t have to be a tech expert to found, run or work in a technology company at senior levels. Tech For Non-Techies is an education company and consulta…

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S4 Episode 26: Sustainability Expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Environmental sustainability is often seen as just minimising the impact on a company’s business model. Environmental expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv argues that companies need to strive to become net-positive, giving back more than they take out. Trevor is Director of Strategy and Communications at Gemserv and spent much of his early career i…

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S4 Episode 25: Cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries from Exabeam 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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My guest is cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries. She has over 21 years of experience in cyber security, and during this time has held a plethora of titles, one of her favourites being Global Threat Response Manager. Sam has defined strategies for multiple security products and technologies, helped hundreds of organisations of all shapes, sizes,…

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S4 Episode 24: International Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker Susie Alegre on the Freedom to Think 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

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As an international lawyer, author and speaker, Susie has worked on some of the most challenging legal and political issues of our time including human rights and security, combating corruption in the developing world, protecting human rights at borders, the human rights impact of climate change on small island states, privacy, cybersecurity, disin…

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S4 Episode 23: Author Byron Reese on his latest book: Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think. 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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As a Futurist I get to explore new inventions and track the progress of all kinds of technologies. But how did we get so smart to be able to dream all of these things up? Until I interviewed Byron about his new book Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future — and Shape it I hadn’t given this any thought. It is a fasc…

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S4 Episode 22: Richard Hopkins from IBM on the future of Quantum Computing 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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Quantum physics has already changed our lives, thanks to the invention of the laser and the transistor, both products of quantum theory. Almost every electronic device we use today is an example of quantum physics in action. I believe we may now be on the brink of a second quantum revolution as we attempt to harness even more of the power of the qu…

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S4 Episode 21: Euan Moir from Shell Recharge Solutions on the future of EV charging 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

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In keeping with the renewable energy theme, and on the back of my 2 part series on the Genpact Envision Racing partnership, this podcast features Shell Recharge solutions. We will hear from Euan Moir about how they are expanding their electric vehicle recharge network across the country into homes and offices, but also look into the future, when na…

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S4 Episode 20: Tiger Tyagarajan - The CEO of Genpact on being a lifelong learner 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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We know that technology is rapidly changing and it seems heard to keep up sometimes. We’re told that we need to become lifelong learners and this is hard for most of us that lead busy lives, but how does the CEO of a 100,000 person company valued at over $4Bn keep constantly learning? This is a question I posed to Tiger Tyagarajan, CEO of leading p…

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S4 Episode 19: Karen Jacobsen - the GPS Girl on her serendipitous role as the Australian voice of Siri 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

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Our guest is world-famous and while you may not heard of her, you may have heard her voice! Aussie-born and now back in Australia, Karen Jacobsen’s speaking voice is in over 1 Billion GPS units and smartphones worldwide giving directions. From a single voice-over booking, she created her empowerment brand “The GPS Girl”, teaching the five direction…

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S4 Episode 18: Sanjay Srivastava Chief Digital Officer at Genpact on their partnership with the Envision Racing Team and the future of electric vehicles 47:00

2y ago47:00

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High-growth, high-performance companies need to do extraordinary things to remain competitive. I recently had the opportunity to see how leading professional services firm Genpact is leveraging their sponsorship of the Envision Formula E Racing team in ways beyond what they imagined when they teamed up in 2018. I was invited to Silverstone, the hom…

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S4 Episode 17: Christina Kosmowski from LogicMonitor on the future of customer success 28:16

2y ago28:16

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What does playing soccer in your youth have to do with being the CEO of a high-growth tech company? If you’re Christina Kosmowski from LogicMonitor then it has everything to do with how to coach a team for success. Christiana was an early employee at Salesforce where she helped to develop their customer success program, and later did the same at Sl…

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S4 Episode 16: Umang Patel from Microsoft and Dr Simon Wallace from Nuance on the future of healthcare 45:11

2y ago45:11

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I've always been fascinated by how technology can improve healthcare, and over the years at my keynote talks, audiences have asked me for my view of what's next. Finally, I managed to grab two leading figures on this subject: Dr Simon Wallace, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Nuance Communications, and Umang Patel, Chief Clinical Information O…

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S4 Episode 15: Chris Waiting from The Conversation on the future of trusted media sources 37:36

2y ago37:36

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In a world full of misinformation, which media sources can you trust? Enter The Conversation, an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts, working with professional journalists who help share their knowledge with the world and deliver truthful stories that anyone can read and understand. To learn more abo…

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S4 Episode 14: Heather Kernahan from Hotwire PR on the future of PR and communications 31:46

2y ago31:46

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Public relations is no longer just about sending press releases - increasingly PR has become integrated with sales and marketing functions and relies upon practitioners having a solid grasp of data. To find out more about the future of PR and communications, I spoke with Heather Kernahan, the Global CEO of Communications company Hotwire. Heather ha…

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S4 Episode 13: Stephanie Buscemi from Confluent on the future of real-time data and marketing 40:39

2y ago40:39

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If you had the chance to speak with the former CMO of Salesforce about the future of Marketing what would you ask them? I had the chance to do just that on this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, speaking with Stephanie Bushcemi who is currently the CMO of Confluent. She was previously EVP and CMO of Salesforce and held the same role at IH…

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S4 Episode 12: Charlotte Gregson from Malt on the role of expert freelance platforms 35:45

2y ago35:45

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For many the interim model of working is not new, where senior, experienced staff are brought into a firm before a permanent role is filled. With work moving towards a more distributed model, and access to talent being widened beyond the city centres, will a hybrid workforce model, utilising freelance and permanent staff emerge? To answer this ques…

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S4 Episode 11: James Walker from Rightly on GDPR and consumer data rights 46:47

2y ago46:47

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May 25th 2022, marks four years since the General Data Protection Regulation, more commonly known as GDPR came into effect in the UK and the EU. The GDPR's primary aim is to enhance individuals' control and rights over their personal data and simplify international businesses' regulatory environment. Four years on, though, are consumers adequately …

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S4 Episode 10: Aaron Goldman from Mediaocean on TikTok 41:20

2y ago41:20

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TikTok now has a billion users, so what makes it stand out from Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter? To answer this I spoke with Aaron Goldman, Chief Marketing Officer of MediaOcean, a mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising that connects brands, agencies, media, technology, and data. Aaron has been in the Marketing industry fo…

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S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi 46:04

2y ago46:04

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If you've ever wanted a Masterclass in Web3, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) then this 45-minute podcast is for you! I was fortunate to be able to convince Nick Abrahams, the Global Co-leader of Digital Transformation Practice at leading law firm Norton Rose Fulbright to come on th…

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S4 Episode 8: Wayne Snyder from Blue Yonder on the future of The Retail Supply Chain 46:56

2y ago46:56

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What really goes on behind the scenes to ensure you get the things you order on-line or in person? To find out more, I spoke with Wayne Snyder, Vice President of Retail Strategy for EMEA at Blue Yonder. Wayne has worked in retail for more than 20 years and is a recognised expert in planning and supply chain operations. Wayne argues that with recent…

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S4 Episode 7: Phil Sorsky from CommScope on the future of 5G and fast broadband 42:25

2y ago42:25

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“During the pandemic, Broadband has saved economic collapse and the health system collapse” says Phil Sorsky, Senior Vice president of Worldwide Sales at CommScope. When you think about it, one of the unsung heroes of the last 2 years has been technologies that kept us connected to our families and our work. With the lines between “home” and “offic…

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