In this episode of The Insight Jam Podcast, Doug Atkinson chats with Mike Sinoway, CEO of Lucidworks, about the evolving role of generative AI in the enterprise space. Mike details Lucidworks’ journey from a classic search company to an innovative AI leader, tackling data challenges for major corporations. They discuss the hype around AI, the implications for job displacement, and the shifting dynamics within organizations as AI technology advances. Tune in to explore how companies can strategically adopt AI while navigating its costs and risks. Michael Sinoway is an experienced CEO in the software, ecommerce, and consumer products industries. Prior to joining Lucidworks, Sinoway was CEO of Aftermarket Performance Group, an ecommerce auto parts company with a dozen business units in the Jeep, truck, and sport compact vehicle segments. Before that, he served as CEO of a SaaS data analytics company named MaritzCX. Sinoway started in the customer experience and data analytics space when he joined the Walt Disney Company out of grad school. As Manager of Disney’s Research Services, he implemented a Customer Perceived Value Tracking program that was a forerunner of today’s NPS measurement systems. He was also a Managing Director at both Deloitte Consulting and AlixPartners in addition to teaching Operations Strategy for Purdue University’s executive education program.

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In this episode of The Insight Jam Podcast, Doug Atkinson talks with Jim Rutt about the evolving landscape of AI, cybersecurity, and data protection. They explore the significance of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges of maintaining security in a hybrid work environment, and the importance of ethical approaches to AI. Jim also reflects on his career journey and offers advice for tech professionals navigating the rapidly changing tech landscape. Jim Rutt is the Chief Information Officer/CISO at the Dana Foundation. His responsibilities include providing strategic planning for information security and technology management and overseeing all back office technology operations necessary to support the Foundation. Jim is an early adopter of cutting edge cloud security solutions, having led Dana through a complete cloud transformation seven years ago. Jim has frequently spoken at peer organizations on corporate cybersecurity strategy and risk management, and also advises early stage technology companies on their business strategy to the financial and healthcare sector.

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This week on The Insight Jam Podcast, Doug interviews Alex Gallego, CEO of Redpanda, about groundbreaking shifts in enterprise technology and AI integration. Alex shares his remarkable journey from Colombia to Silicon Valley and discusses the future of AI-driven applications. They explore the balance between efficiency and connection in remote work, including strategies for maintaining creativity in a virtual environment. Have a listen and discover key insights on managing remote teams and the evolving landscape of data solutions. Alex Gallego created Redpanda in 2019 with the vision of making real-time data accessible to all developers. Prior to Redpanda, Alex was the co-founder and CTO of Concord.io, a high-performance stream-processing engine acquired by Akamai in 2016. Alex began his career as a hacker and builder in his hometown of Manizales, Colombia and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and cryptography from NYU. Join industry experts, implementers, end-users and solution builders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Insight Jam⁠⁠⁠⁠, the world's only enterprise tech focused online community. Hosted by Doug Atkinson

In this episode of The Insight Jam Podcast, Doug Atkinson chats with Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity. They discuss the key priorities at Cohesity, the challenges of cybersecurity, and the evolving landscape shaped by AI. Sanjay shares his experiences, the importance of cybersecurity hygiene, and his views on the AI revolution's impact on the workforce. As Chief Executive Officer and President, Sanjay Poonen leads Cohesity in its mission to radically simplify how organizations manage their data and unlock limitless value. Sanjay is a proven business executive with over 25 years of experience in scaling multi-billion-dollar businesses and building strong teams. He began his career as a software engineer at Microsoft and Apple. Sanjay has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master’s degree in management science and engineering from Stanford University, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, math and engineering from Dartmouth College. Join industry experts, implementers, end-users and solution builders at ⁠⁠⁠The Insight Jam⁠⁠⁠, the world's only enterprise tech focused online community. Hosted by Doug Atkinson

In this episode, Doug chats with Molham Aref, co-founder and CEO of Relational.ai, about the evolving landscape of AI in the enterprise. Molham recounts his 30-year journey in AI, the role of AI in decision making, and the importance of integrating AI with relational platforms. They also discuss the potential impacts of Gen AI on the workforce and the philosophy behind building adaptive enterprise solutions. Molham Aref is co-founder and CEO of RelationalAI the knowledge graph coprocessor for the data cloud. Molham has over 30 years of experience leading organizations that develop and implement high-value machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions across various industries. Prior to RelationalAI, he was CEO of LogicBlox and Predictix (now Infor), CEO of Optimi (now Ericsson), and co-founder of Brickstream (now FLIR). Get in touch with Molham on LinkedIn or Relational.ai

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This week, Doug sits down with entrepreneur Jennifer Schaumburg. Jennifer shares her journey of managing multiple businesses and breaks down the challenges in scaling business. They talk the importance of embracing technology, and get into her outlook on the future impact of AI on business. Even working in the AI space, Jennifer is a huge advocate for human-to-human connection. She highlights the unique opportunities for small business owners and the value of building trusted business ecosystems. Listen to learn more about her unique but deeply relatable story. Jennifer Schaumburg is a leader in digital transformation and operations with an extensive background in Global IT Operations. She is the co-founder of RealBusiness.AI, an intelligent, data-driven ecosystem servicing the global supply chain. She holds high-profile board and forum positions, including the Women’s Business Council and the Women's Enterprise Forum. Jen is an advocate for women, working for equitable and performance-driven solutions to advance their quest for wealth and career independence.

Storage industry luminary Eric Herzog sits down with Doug to talk the AI revolution, innovation, and his unique journey from Chinese history major to tech executive. They get into quantum computing for cybersecurity, data protection, and the evolution of job roles within the tech industry. Herzog shares insights on the challenges and opportunities for businesses in adapting to these technologies and offers advice for startups aiming to navigate a shift to next-generation enterprise storage. Eric Herzog is the Chief Marketing Officer at Infinidat. Prior to joining Infinidat, Herzog was CMO and VP of Global Storage Channels at IBM Storage Solutions. His executive leadership experience also includes: CMO and Senior VP of Alliances for all-flash storage provider Violin Memory, and Senior Vice President of Product Management and Product Marketing for EMC’s Enterprise & Mid-range Systems Division.

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This week, Doug sits down with Aerospike CEO, Subbu Iyer, to discuss the current landscape of data management and the role of AI. The exponential growth of data, the significance of managing unstructured data, and the predicted expansion of the analytics market are all on the table. Subbu also reflects on his career journey from a developer to CEO and gets into company culture, risk-taking, and the ability to adapt and learn in the fast-evolving tech industry. Watch all the way through for Subbu's thoughts on the future of technology and advice for the next generation entering the field. Subbu Iyer is President and CEO of Aerospike. Subbu has over 25 years of experience leading teams at many innovative enterprise technology companies. He is passionate about monetizing and scaling businesses to reach their full potential. Subbu has held executive leadership roles at several technology companies, including Oracle, Veritas Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dell EMC and Riverbed Technology. Join industry experts, implementers, end-users and solution builders at The Insight Jam, the world's only enterprise tech focused online community.