Making Data Simple
Making Data Simple
Making Data Simple
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 impact—delivered in Al’s 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 in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
Why Physical Stores Aren't Dying — with Ron Johnson, Creator of the Apple Store and Author of Shop Different
Send us Fan Mail We dive into the surprising wisdom of retail with Ron Johnson — creator of the original Apple Store, founder of Enjoy Technology, and author of Shop Different. Johnson challenges conventional thinking about the future of physical spaces, arguing that the human element — and the power of design — will always be crucial. AND, "The most important person is in front of you," a life lesson. 02:31 Ron Johnson! 05:42 The Apple Store 08:39 MSFT vs Apple 10:39 The Desig...
Sep 2
46 min
AGI in Six Months? Here's How That Prediction Aged — with Phillip Swan, Chief Product & GTM Officer, The AI Solution Group {replay}
Send us Fan Mail Phillip Swan is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader renowned for turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities. As Chief Product and Go-to-Market (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group, Phillip blends customer-centric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships. 01:19 Meet Phillip Swan 03:33 Wind River Systems 07:30 Responsible AI Solutions 08:25 3 Key Areas: Manufacturing, Financial, Pharma 10:22 AI...
Aug 26
45 min
Big Episode: IBM's AI Operating Model, Death by Powerpoint, and Behavioral Economics
Send us Fan Mail This episode unpacks IBM's ambitious AI Operating Model. We dig into everything from sales training strategies to architecture advantage, drawing on insights gathered through instrumented training programs. 01:44 Meeting The Team 04:17 Architecture Advantage 13:06 Death by PowerPoint 17:08 Behavioral Economics 24:28 Your Biggest Competitor 26:04 Statistics You Should Know 28:28 The AI Operating Model 29:50 Breaking Down the Op Model&nb...
Aug 19
51 min
In case you missed it.... Live Data, Smarter AI with Snow Leopard founder Deepti Srivastava {Replay}
Send us Fan Mail What if AI could tap into live operational data — without ETL or RAG? In this episode, Deepti Srivastava, founder of Snow Leopard, reveals how her company is transforming enterprise data access with intelligent data retrieval, semantic intelligence, and a governance-first approach. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of AI and the startup journey behind it. We explore how companies are revolutionizing their data access and AI strategies. Deepti Srivastava, founder...
Aug 12
39 min
Where's the Smart Money Going in AI? Rob May, Co-Founder & CEO of NeuroMetric AI, on Inference, ROI, and the Bets That Matter
Send us Fan Mail Rob May, Co-Founder & CEO of NeuroMetric AI, who’s revolutionizing how multi-model systems think and run, dramatically reducing expenses while boosting performance. Rob brings decades of experience as a founder, investor, and the creator of the popular ‘Investing in AI’ newsletter. 01:05 Meeting Rob May04:22 The Investing in AI Newsletter06:50 Starting Neurometric11:39 Inferencing Defined16:12 Future Investing in AI20:24 Model Thinking w/ Guidance23:40 Neurometric, a To...
Aug 5
43 min
⚡In case you missed it....Surviving the AI Data Flood — Ajay Kulkarni, CEO of TigerData, on Time-Series, IoT, and What's Next
Send us Fan Mail This week on Making Data Simple, join Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData, as we dive into the rapidly evolving world of data. Ajay shares his front-row perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling time-series databases in an era of AI-driven automation. From the mechanics of managing massive data streams to the bold bets shaping the future of IoT, this conversation goes deep into what's breaking, what's working, and what's next. Whether ...
Jul 29
46 min
When AI Stops Waiting for Instructions — Matt Glickman, Co-Founder and CEO of Genesis Computing, on Autonomous Agents
Send us Fan Mail We dive into the exciting world of autonomous AI agents with Matt Glickman, Co-Founder & CEO of Genesis Computing. Join us as we explore how this technology is shifting the role of the data engineer and redefining what's possible. 02:36 Meet Matt Glickman 09:32 Frontier Models 17:14 The Origination of Genesis 18:51 What is an Autonomous Agent 30:25 Machines Have Our Code! 32:32 Genesis's AI Level? 34:54 Autonomous Agent Quality Control 3...
Jul 22
47 min
Dave Trier, CEO of ModelOp, explores the rapidly evolving world of AI in navigating safely deploying AI and navigating critical governance challenges
Send us Fan Mail Making Data Simple sits down with Dave Trieer, CEO of ModelOp, to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI – particularly what happens when it starts acting autonomously. From safely deploying AI in regulated industries to navigating critical governance challenges, Dave offers invaluable insights on this transformative technology. 01:22 Meet Dave Trier04:22 The Terminator is Coming10:33 The Definition of Autonomous12:15 Pushing AI into Production17:33 AI Misconceptions21:12...
Jul 15
45 min
In case you missed it...The Invisible Engineering That Keeps Mission-Critical Hardware From Failing — with Todd VanGilder & Ryan Smith, Genuen
Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it....For the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode. Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment. And their secret sauce: Replica. 02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders08:33 Boeing09:21 Genuen15:11 2-min Pitch16:11 Client Profile18:25 Use Cases23:00 Replica33:10 Reflective Memory Secret Sauce37:1...
Jul 8
46 min
Is RAG Dead? The Pioneer Who Invented AI's Memory Layer Answers — with Douwe Kiela, Co-Founder, Contextual AI {ICYMI}
Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it..... RAG didn't just survive the LLM boom — it became the backbone of how enterprises put AI to work. In this replay, we sit down with Douwe Kiela, the AI researcher who led the team that introduced Retrieval-Augmented Generation in 2020 and went on to co-found Contextual AI. Douwe unpacks whether RAG is here to stay, why most enterprise AI dies in the gap between a great demo and production, how to tame hallucinations, and what actually separates a real...
Jul 1
37 min
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