What do an auto body tech, a welder, and a mailman have in common? The love of horror films! And of course annoying each other! Listen in as we give our wildly different views and opinions on the movies we watch, and sometimes more.
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A Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Dave Neuschatz with producer Mike Cardarelli
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Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise. Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impactādelivered in Alās signature straightforward, witty style. Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive ...
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šļø The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: Dave Garrison on Leadership That Sparks Innovation
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32:05Send us a text š Show Notes: What if the biggest barrier to your companyās growth isnāt your strategy ā but your peopleās belief in it? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, we welcome Dave Garrison, seasoned CEO, board member, and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience driving real-world results. Dave pulls back the curtain ā¦
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After a surprisingly competent draft from Scott Perry and the Kings, Dave and Mike look ahead to the start of free agency. Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/Email the show at: [email protected] JDV episode art NFTs: https://objkt.com/collection/KT1Ax4tbMp3CQshZi4TuvFRHLHxa1Sot53MJ"Fanfare for the 916" theme music by Mā¦
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From 9Ć Safer Cars to Hallucination-Free LLMs: Inside Sama with Duncan Curtis SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology
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47:21Send us a text From Elephant Butts to Ethical AI ā Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at Sama Episode intro Duncan Curtis, SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology at Sama, has shipped everything from autonomous-vehicle platforms at Zoox to game-changing data products at Google. Today he leads a 160-person team thatās reinventing how training data isā¦
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CEO David Hirschfeld of Tekyz on the Startup Lie Thatās Killing Your Company. Hint: Itās not about the tech ā itās about the problem you're solving.
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45:50Send us a text š§ Episode Description: This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz. With a background spanning major tech firms and startup trenches, David brings grounded, data-backed insight into what makes or breaks a startup. From tackling the #1 reason startups fail to exploring the value of validationā¦
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During a painful NBA Finals for Kings fans, Dave evaluates the talent available at pick #42, and Mike calls for a long overdue Kings reunion. Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/Email the show at: [email protected] JDV episode art NFTs: https://objkt.com/collection/KT1Ax4tbMp3CQshZi4TuvFRHLHxa1Sot53MJā¦
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šÆ Strategic Sales, AI Smarts & Pixar Roots: Ralph Gootee CTO of TigerEye Tells All
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48:46Send us a text This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome Ralph Gootee, CTO and co-founder of TigerEye, a company reshaping strategic sales intelligence with a data-driven edge. Ralphās journey spans Pixar, Sony, and PlanGrid ā and now heās building tools to help sales leaders see around corners. From the secrets behind TigerEye's intuitive reportā¦
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In case you missed it....The Future of Risk, Powered by AI with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir
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35:29Send us a text š§ REPLAY ALERT: The Future of Risk, Powered by AI In case you missed it the first time ā weāre bringing back this incredible conversation with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir. Kathy dives into how Provenirās AI-powered risk decisioning software processes over 4 billion transactions annually across 50+ countries. From fā¦
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Ep 39 Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey 1&2
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Part 2: Automation Remix: Observability, IBM Concert & the Next Wave of IT Ops
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20:26Send us a text Weāre back for Part 2 of our Automation deep-diveāand the hits just keep coming! Host Al Martin reunites with IBM automation aces Sarah McAndrew (WW Automation Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (App Mod & IT Automation Development) to push past the hype and map out the road ahead. š¬ Episode Highlights 00:12 Observability ā why seeinā¦
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Automation Unleashed: IBMās Sarah McAndrew, VP & Vikram Murali, VP Chart the Future
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26:27Send us a text Buckle upāautomation is shifting into high gear! In Part 1 of our Automation mini-series, host Al Martin VP WW Technical Sales sits down with IBM insiders Sarah McAndrew (VP WW Automation, Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (VP App Mod & IT Automation, Development) to decode the now and next of enterprise automation. š Whatās inside ā¦
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Dave and Mike are back to wrap up the Monte McNair era and check in on the remaining ex-Kings in the playoffs. Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/Email the show at: [email protected] JDV episode art NFTs: https://objkt.com/collection/KT1Ax4tbMp3CQshZi4TuvFRHLHxa1Sot53MJBy Joie de Vivek
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Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave MartināCEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs
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40:17Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Dave MartināCEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs, and bestselling author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerful Process to Think Smarter and Make Better Leadership Decisions. From Silicon Valley to boardrooms worldwide, Dave breaks down how top leaders think dā¦
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Ep 35 The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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Inside IBMās TechXchange: The AI-Fueled Conference Techies Canāt Afford to Miss, with Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange and Client Advocacy and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences
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38:09Send us a text What makes IBM TechXchange different ā and why is it a must-attend for techies? In this episode, weāre joined by two powerhouses behind the scenes: Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange & Client Advocacy, and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences. We explore the ethos of TechXchange, how it's curated for technologists ofā¦
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š§ Dr. Ruchir Puri on the Next Frontier: Open Models, Smarter AI, and Human-Level Reasoning (Part 2)
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27:14Send us a text š¤ About the Guest Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow and Chief Scientist at IBM Research. Heās a master inventor with 70+ patents and decades of leadership in scalable AI, chip innovation, and open-source contributions. From Watson to watsonx, heās been shaping the AI landscape for decades ā and heās not slowing down. Inside This Episode ā¦
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A Masterclass on AI with Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist IBM: From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI (Part 1)
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29:40Send us a text šļø Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist at IBM Research š Website: ibm.com/watsonx š§ Host: Al Martin, Worldwide VP, Technical Sales, IBM šØ Want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] š¤ About the Guest Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow, Chief Scientist of IBM Reseaā¦
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š§ Beyond the Buzz: AI, Ethics & the Future of Organizational Intelligence with Phanish Puranam (Part 2)
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21:32Send us a text Part 2 of 2 Weāre back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD. In this episode, we explore the next frontier: how intelligent algorithms donāt just support organizationsāthey shape them. From AI ethics and algorithmic bureaucracy to the future of humā¦
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As an up-and-down Kings regular season ends with another play-in appearance, Mike turns his attention to the Kings of Stockton, and Dave finds solace in a contemporary dance performance inspired by the resilience of wolves and wolf-dogs.Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/Email the show at: [email protected] JDV episodeā¦
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š§ Designing Smarter Organizations: AI, Algorithms & the Future of Work with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD
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32:02Send us a text Part 1 of 2 How do we make organizations not just run ā but run intelligently? In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the ā¦
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šļø Marketing to the Human Brain: Scarcity, Psychology & Taylor Swift Tickets with Dr. Mindy Weinstein {Replay}
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28:31Send us a text ⨠Updated April 1, 2025 What do Tickle Me Elmo, bourbon, and Taylor Swift tickets have in common? Scarcity. And in the world of marketing, it's one of the most powerful forces you can harness. This week, weāre throwing it back to one of our most insightful interviews ā a conversation with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Markeā¦
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While another Kings season appears to be slipping off the rails, Mike becomes a Kangz accelerationist, and Dave throws his hat in the ring to save the front office. Visit the homepage: https://joiedevivek.neocities.org/Email the show at: [email protected] JDV episode art NFTs: https://objkt.com/collection/KT1Ax4tbMp3CQshZi4TuvFRHLHxa1Sotā¦
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š¤ This week, I'm the guest! Flipping the Script: Al Martin, VP WW Technical Sales IBM Talks Tech, Trust & Transformation, this time as a guest, with Ian Smith
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50:04Send us a text šļø From Host to Hot Seat! This week on Making Data Simple, Al Martin flips the mic and becomes the guest as Ian Smith, co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, steps in to host a fast-paced, thought-provoking episode of the Baseline Podcast. Itās a casual convo with some serious zingersāthink startup energy, AI honesty, automation truthsā¦
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