The fintech industry is evolving rapidly, and the BIGcast is here to delve into its impact on the credit union industry. Our esteemed guests from across the financial, technology and security sectors will provide thrilling perspectives on the latest fintech innovations that are poised to revolutionize the way we handle our finances. Each week join thought-leader, John Best and subject matter expert, Glen Sarvady as they take a quick dive into the financial industry's current breakthroughs an ...
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If every company is now a tech company and digital transformation is a journey rather than a destination, how do you keep up with the relentless pace of technological change? Every day, Tech Talks Daily brings you insights from the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways. Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, Tech Talks Daily explores how emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, quantum computing, W ...
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Welcome to Energy Bytes - your essential guide to the intersection of data and energy. Hosted by industry veterans John Kalfayan and Bobby Neelon, this podcast dives deep into the world of energy, shedding light on how data, AI, and technology are revolutionizing this sector. Each episode equips listeners with insights into the most efficient tools and resources, paving the way for a data-driven future in energy. From technical nuances to broader industry trends, Energy Bytes offers an unpar ...
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Science in Parallel focuses on people in computational science and their work simulating climate and the cosmos, understanding viral infections, building alternative energy strategies and more – using high-performance computing (HPC). Host Sarah Webb interviews researchers about their career paths and motivations. Our conversations cover topics such as artificial intelligence, integrating emerging hardware, the effects of remote work, promoting diversity and inclusion, and the role of creati ...
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What are the barriers we will need to overcome to make quantum computing relevant for the real-world problem? Are they problems inherent in scaling physical systems to large numbers of well-controlled qubits? The need for quantum communications networks to allow modular and distributed systems? The limitations of existing programming languages or the difficulty of constructing new quantum algorithms? Probably, all of these. To explore these barriers and how they are being addressed, Horizon ...
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3256: How Sport AI is Redefining Coaching with Computer Vision and AI
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23:35How can computer vision and AI reshape the future of coaching, player development, and fan engagement in sports? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Lauren Pedersen, CEO and co-founder of Sport AI, to explore how AI brings advanced sports analysis to athletes and coaches everywhere, not just to elite professionals. Lauren shares…
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EP 64: Joshua Johnston from Capsher Technology
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57:39AI isn't just a buzzword in oil and gas, it’s changing the game, and we’re breaking it down with someone who’s been in the trenches making it happen. From smarter fracking and streamlined drilling to navigating the chaos of legacy systems, this convo peels back the curtain on what it *really* takes to build tech that actually works in the field. We…
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3255: TriliTech, Tezos, and the Evolution of Cultural Expression
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39:02In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Sunil Singhvi, Head of Arts & Culture at TriliTech, the London-based blockchain hub helping shape the future of digital experiences through the Tezos ecosystem. Sunil brings a rare blend of deep tech, culture, and media expertise, having held senior roles at Twitter, Instagram, and Rarible before j…
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3254: Inside the Accenture Tech Vision 2025 Report and and the Future of AI-Driven Business
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26:35In today's episode, I sat down with Mary Hamilton, Global Lead for Accenture's Connected Innovation Centers, to explore how the landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting. As we mark the 25th anniversary of Accenture's Technology Vision report, this year's insights reveal a profound transition into an era of AI-powered autonomy—reshaping how …
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3253: Rethinking the Future of Work with Zoom’s New CMO
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29:07What does it mean to be a digitally engaged customer in 2025? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Kim Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom. Just two days into her role, Kim brings a fresh perspective shaped by decades of experience and a track record of building and transforming iconic brands. She joins me to discuss the evol…
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Live from NACUSO’s Reimagine conference Glen speaks with the co-founders of Next Big Idea competition winner Goodbuy, Cara Oppenheimer and Cary Fortin. CUSO lawyer Brian Lauer shares his insights on the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, and then as if on cue the tectonic plates shift…. Links related to this episode: Goodbuy: https://www.trygoo…
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3252: How Sonata Software Is Shaping the Next Era of Intelligent Business
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34:37What does it really take to modernize an enterprise in a world of constant disruption, increasing AI capabilities, and evolving customer expectations? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Rajsekhar Datta Roy, Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Software, to explore how modernization engineering and responsible AI adoption are reshapi…
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3251: AI Meets Sustainability: Inside Bower’s Global Recycling Mission
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26:07With over 100 million packages recycled since its launch in 2019, Bower has proven that incentivizing people with real-world rewards can significantly increase recycling rates without building new infrastructure. From barcode scanning to AI-powered image recognition, the Bower app empowers users to recycle all types of packaging and earn rewards si…
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3250: Couchbase: Overcoming Infrastructure Hurdles in Enterprise AI
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33:51Here’s the thing: we all heard Sundar Pichai say that the easy wins in AI have faded and that we may see fewer headline‑grabbing releases from the big players over the next year. That comment feels like a red flag for momentum, but I see it as a green light for action. In this episode, I chatted with Rahul Pradhan, VP of Product and Strategy at Cou…
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3249: Atlassian: Rovo, ROI, and the Rise of the AI-Powered Workforce
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25:15In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, recorded live at Team '25 in Anaheim, I sit down with Jamil Valliani, Head of AI Products at Atlassian, to unpack the momentum behind Rovo, Atlassian’s bold move to reimagine collaboration through generative AI. But this conversation goes far beyond product features. It offers a glimpse into how AI is reshaping …
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3248: Atlassian - When AI Becomes a Teammate, Not Just a Tool
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29:28What does it take to lead with empathy in a world where AI transforms our work? In this episode, I sit down with Avani Prabhakar, Atlassian's Chief People Officer, to discuss how the company is creating a people-first culture while embracing rapid innovation. Avani shares how Atlassian is approaching AI not just as a technology shift, but as a mind…
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3247: Atlassian’s Sanchan Saxena Talks ROI, AI, and the Future of Teamwork
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22:49What happens when tools like Jira, Confluence, Loom, and AI-powered agents come together under one unified strategy? At Team 25 in Anaheim, I sat down with Sanchan Saxena, Atlassian’s Head of Product for Work Management, to explore the company’s new Teamwork Collection and what it means for the evolving nature of collaboration. With leadership expe…
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3246: Why Most Startups Fail and What to Do Differently with Tekyz Inc.
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33:47What does it really take to build a software startup that doesn’t crash before it can fly? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz Inc., a software veteran who’s spent over 35 years working across more than 90 startups. From his early days studying physics at UCLA to becoming the top national salesper…
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3245: How Trello is Tackling Task Overload with AI and Design Thinking
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29:09What happens when one of the world’s most loved productivity tools decides to reinvent itself for the age of AI? At Team 25 in Anaheim, I sat down with Gaurav Kataria, Head of Product for Trello at Atlassian, to unpack the biggest release in Trello’s history and what it means for individuals and teams navigating the chaos of modern work. Gaurav des…
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S6E2: Prasanna Balaprakash: Predicting Earth Systems and Harnessing Swarms for Computing
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30:51In the second episode in our series on foundation models for science, we discuss Oak Ridge National Laboratory's work and hear about lessons learned from the recent 1000 Scientists AI Jam, a recent event that brought together researchers from several Department of Energy national laboratories, OpenAI and Anthropic. My guest is Prasanna Balaprakash,…
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3244: From Mainframes to AI: Paula Paul on Building Software That Lasts
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22:08What happens when four decades of hands-on engineering experience meet today’s fast-moving AI and open-source ecosystem? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Paula Paul, Founder and Distinguished Engineer at Greyshore, to explore that intersection. Paula began her tech career in the early 1980s writing code for IBM mainframes and ha…
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DeepSeek, ByteDance, and the AI Arms Race
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37:40In this week’s episode of the BIGcast, host John Best sits down with Emma Zaballos, cybersecurity expert and Product Marketing Manager at CyCognito, to unpack one of the biggest surprises in generative AI: the emergence of China's DeepSeek. Emma and John dive deep (pun intended) into the implications of DeepSeek’s rise, the broader cybersecurity co…
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3243: How Atlassian CTO Turned Developer Joy Into a Performance Metric
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21:27What does it really mean to build software with joy? At the Team 25 event in Anaheim, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rajeev Rajan, CTO of Atlassian, to explore how one of the world’s most influential engineering organizations is redefining developer experience from the ground up. Rajeev shares how developer joy became a guiding principle fo…
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3242: L.E.K. Consulting on Using AI to Balance Speed, Risk, and Growth
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23:14What if most product launches fail not because of bad ideas—but because of broken processes? In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Stuart Jackson, Vice Chair of L.E.K. Consulting and co-author of the forthcoming book Predictable Winners (Stanford University Press, 2025). Stuart brings nearly four decades of experience in strategic g…
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3241: Transparency, Trust, and AI: Atlassian’s Legal Framework in Action
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23:27At Team '25 in Anaheim, I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Stan Shepard, General Counsel at Atlassian, for a conversation that pulled back the curtain on how legal and technology are intersecting in the age of AI. Stan’s journey from journalism to law to shaping legal operations at one of the world’s most forward-thinking companies is as…
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3240: How Storadera Is Simplifying S3-Compatible Cloud Storage
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17:39What if cloud storage could be simple, transparent, and genuinely affordable? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tommi Kannisto, founder of Storadera a company based in Estonia that's redefining the way businesses approach object storage. I first met Tommi during the IT Press Tour in London, where Storadera's fresh perspective on …
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3239: From Google to AppsCode: Tamal Saha’s Journey to Kubernetes Innovation
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54:49What if managing databases on Kubernetes didn’t require a team of specialists or endless configuration? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tamal Saha, founder and CEO of AppsCode, to explore how his team is building a more intuitive, scalable, and enterprise-ready approach to Kubernetes-native data management. Recorded during the …
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3238: How Prove AI is Redefining AI Risk Management with Distributed Ledger Technology
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24:57What happens when the need for rapid AI innovation runs up against the growing pressure for trust, accountability, and compliance? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Mrinal Manohar, CEO of Prove AI, to explore how risk management can accelerate rather than hinder AI deployment. Mrinal shares how Prove AI is helping organizations b…
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3237: The System of Work: Atlassian’s Blueprint for Modern Collaboration
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25:33What if the way we work could finally match the way we want to work? At Atlassian’s Team '25, that vision is no longer a distant ideal. In this special episode recorded live from the event, I sit down with Anu Bharadwaj, President of Atlassian, for an in-depth conversation about the future of collaboration and the company’s newly formalized System …
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3236: ThoughtSpot and the Rise of AI-Driven Decision Making
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30:14In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with James Smith, who leads ThoughtSpot’s business across EMEA. With over 15 years in the analytics space, James shares how AI is shifting the way organizations use data, and why that change is not just about technology, but also about mindset and culture. James explains how ThoughtSpot is helping bus…
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Glen speaks with Nacha’s Stephanie Prebish and Devon Marsh about the upcoming Smarter Faster Payments conference in New Orleans, as well as Same Day ACH’s remarkable sustained growth and the rising tide that lifts all riverboats. Also- First reflections on Americas Credit Unions’ leadership change, and… No Tariff Talk! Links related to this episode…
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3235: How Zscaler Is Building Resilience by Design into Modern Cybersecurity
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27:45In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Marc Lueck from Zscaler to explore a security mindset shift that more businesses are beginning to embrace. The conversation revolves around the "Resilient by Design" principle, which encourages organizations to stop relying on reactive threat detection and start building systems that anticipate r…
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3234: Arcium and the Rise of Encrypted Supercomputing
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35:02What if the internet could run fully encrypted computations without sacrificing performance or control? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Yannik Schrade, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcium, to explore how confidential computing is reshaping the future of digital infrastructure. Arcium is building what Yannik describes as an encrypted s…
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