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Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and…
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- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Land O’Lakes CTO Teddy Bekele on Leading a Data-Driven Cooperative with AI and Agile Fusion Teams
To create stronger alignment between technology and business objectives, farm-to-fork cooperative Land O’Lakes is embracing Fusion Teams, which combine deep…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Bestselling Author Seth Godin on Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership from His Latest Book This is Strategy
In his newest book, This is Strategy, renowned author and marketing thought leader Seth Godin provides a detailed framework for developing an effective…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How PetSmart Uses AI and Microservices to Enhance the Digital Experience for Pet Parents
The ways customers interact with retailers and other organizations have vastly changed in recent years, and the pet care industry is no different, leveraging…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Digital Transformation: CIO John Gigerich on Value Chain Optimization, Direct-to-Consumer Channels, and Deeper Consumer Insights
915: Consumer insights are the lifeblood of any company, enabling them to optimize product availability, personalize marketing, and enhance customer…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Rise of AI in Cloud Computing: Mary D’Onofrio of Bessemer Venture Partners on Cloud Investment Strategies and Success Metrics
914: The shift towards cloud computing has accelerated with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and venture capital firms like Bessemer Venture Partners…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Reynolds American’s Digital Transformation Towards Reduced-Risk Products
913: In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High interviews Aaron Gwinner, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Reynolds American. Aaron…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Skyworks Solutions’ AI and 5G Leadership: CIO Satya Jayadev on IT Transformation and Driving the Wireless Revolution
912: The fusion of IT transformation and AI is revolutionizing how businesses leverage technology to drive growth and innovation. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Discover Financial’s Innovation: CIO Jason Strle on FinTech, Risk Management, and AI-Driven Customer Experience
911: In financial services, automation and AI are transforming risk management, streamlining compliance, and enhancing customer experiences for greater…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Moderna’s Post-COVID-19 Strategy: CIO Brad Miller AI, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in Biotech
910: Biopharma companies have adapted their business and technology strategies to address the decreased demand for COVID-19 vaccines, shifting towards a more…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Real-Time Business: MIT’s Peter Weill on Unlocking Customer Experience and AI-Driven Enterprise Success
909: According to MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) Senior Research Scientist and Chairman Peter Weill, “real-time…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Harnessing Leadership, Crisis Management, and AI: How Harry Folloder Drives Innovation at Alorica
908: In the world of customer service, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are unlocking new possibilities to elevate the customer…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Exploring Cloud Economics and End-User Computing with Muneer Mirza, Director at AWS
907: Enhancing the end-user experience is key to driving productivity, security, and scalability in today’s digital landscape. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Verizon’s AI Strategy: Adopting and Scaling Generative AI in Customer Service with EVP Shankar Arumugavelu
906: The combination of predictive AI and generative AI allows companies to not only anticipate customer behavior, but also deliver a more personalized…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How Graeme Thompson Drives AI-powered Data Management and Cloud-first Strategies at Informatica
905: With Generative AI becoming prevalent across industries, proper data management is also becoming more important than ever. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The CIA’s CTO Nand Mulchandani on AI, National Security, and Silicon Valley’s Role in the Future of Tech
904: As technical surveillance, AI, and advanced technologies become increasingly ubiquitous, the CIA, as a human intelligence organization, must be equipped…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How Experian Leverages AI and Data Platforms to Drive Financial Inclusion and Innovation
903: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a transformative impact on the financial services industry by enhancing decision-making, personalizing customer…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Leveraging AI to Transform Legal Services: Wilson Sonsini CIO Mike Lucas on Driving Innovation, Using ChatGPT, and Navigating Ethical Concerns
902: AI is reshaping legal services by streamlining tasks and driving innovation, yet it also challenges firms to navigate complex ethical and security issues…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Heart of Logistics is Data: CIO Ajit Jagtap of MODE Global on Leveraging AI, Driving Innovation, and Normalizing a Data Strategy
901: As AI and analytics evolve, one constant remains: clean, well-organized data is at the heart of these technologies. In this episode of Technovation, Peter…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Rob Carter Bids Farewell: 25-Time CIO 100 Award Winner Reflects on 31 Years at FedEx and the Evolution of the CIO Role
900: Recognized as one of the most influential CIOs, Rob Carter of FedEx has had an extraordinary career, driving the company’s digital transformation while…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How CIO Dolores Mears Led Hensel Phelps’ Modernization: AI, Digital Transformation, and Innovation
899: Digital transformation goes beyond technology, requiring robust enterprise change management and the implementation of secure, responsible guardrails to…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How Target’s CIO Brett Craig is Leveraging Generative AI and Innovation to Transform Retail Technology
898: Target’s decade-long experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) has primed the company to fully leverage the transformative potential of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
People and Process Over Tech: Leo Bodden, CD&TO of New York-Presbyterian, Talks AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Healthcare
897: Successfully adopting AI within an organization hinges on aligning people and processes first, rather than relying solely on the technology. In this…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Rajeev Ronanki on AI in Healthcare: Creating Predictive, Proactive, and Personalized Solutions at Lyric
896: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare and enhancing the patient experience by making it more efficient, predictive, and…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Cybersecurity & AI Venture Capital: Andrei Brasoveanu’s Journey Leading Innovation Investments and Navigating Global Regulations
895: As the AI landscape continues to expand, cybersecurity remains a top priority for technology executives, creating abundant opportunities for venture…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Leading Through Change: David Burns on GE Aerospace’s Independence and Innovation in AR Capabilities
894: General Electric (GE) historically has been a powerhouse in the technology world as a bootcamp for some of the most prestigious tech leaders of today. In…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
John Winsor’s Open Talent Playbook: Leveraging AI, Driving Innovation, and Building a Global Talent Network
893: As the future of work continues to evolve, executives must keep pace with not only technological advancements but also talent strategies, learning to…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Ascending to Co-CEO: Mike Clifton on Alorica’s Dual Leadership, Startup Investments, and AI-Driven Customer Experience
892: Ascending to the CEO role from a technology background showcases the critical impact of tech expertise in guiding business transformation and growth. In…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Western Digital CIO Sesh Tirumala’s Strategy on People, Process, and Technology for Cyber Threat Readiness
891: Proper cybersecurity practices within a company involve a shared responsibility across the entire enterprise, not just the IT organization, requiring a…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
USPS Transformation: CIO Pritha Mehra on COVID-19 Lessons, Employee Experience Enhancements, and Innovations in Logistics
890: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Postal Service (USPS) had to rapidly set up infrastructure to ship subsidized test kits, scaling their…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Future of European Tech: Phoenix Court Co-Founder Saul Klein on Brexit, Innovation, and Leading the Next Era of Venture Capital
889: Venture capital has driven technological advancement from hardware companies like Cisco to software giants like Google. But what does the future hold? In…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Shaping the Story: Future-Oriented Talent and Innovation with Liberty Mutual Global CIO Monica Caldas and WestRock CIDO Amir Kazmi
888: The rapid pace of technological change, particularly with the advent of AI tools, has drastically decreased the average half-life of skills to less than…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Peter Zeihan on the Collapse of Globalization, Shifts in Global Power Dynamics, and America’s Changing Role
887: Peter Zeihan, renowned geopolitical strategist and founder of Zeihan on Geopolitics, wrote in his most recent book, “the seeds of deglobalization…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Mastering High-Stakes Negotiation: Insights from Former Scotland Yard Detective Scott Walker
886: In high-stakes negotiations, whether for ransom, cyber extortion, or business dealings, emotional self-regulation, empathy, and trust-building, alongside…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Customer Experience in the Age of AI with Priceline CTO Marty Brodbeck and UPS CDTO Bala Subramanian
885: Organizations navigate a landscape marked by frequent AI interface releases, expanding interaction channels, and heightened expectations for quick…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The AI-Savvy Leader: David De Cremer on Leadership and Balancing Human and AI Capabilities
884: Although AI won’t fundamentally change the notion of leadership, it challenges business leaders to adopt it to enhance their workforce, fostering…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Monetizing Innovation: Sky Group CTO Prasanna Gopalakrishnan on Experimentation, Generative AI, and the Future of Quantum Computing
883: Innovation can be transformative for companies in terms of internal productivity and efficiency, but there is often even greater potential in advancing…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Transforming University IT: Penn CIO Tom Murphy on Decentralization, Generative AI in Education, and the Future of Tech Leadership
882: The IT organizations within universities operate similarly to those in the corporate sector, but the role of the technology leader often differs in terms…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How to Become Famous: Harvard Professor Cass Sunstein on the Concept of Fame, Beatlemania, Taylor Swift, and Other Insights from His Latest Book
881: Fame is often perceived as a pathway to wealth, popularity, and happiness, but its reality is more nuanced than commonly thought. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Emerging AI Opportunities in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare with Eli Lilly CIDO Diogo Rau, AstraZeneca CDO & CIO Cindy Hoots, and Bristol Myers Squibb CDTO Greg Meyers
880: Few industries are as knowledge-centric as pharma and healthcare, where groundbreaking innovations can positively impact lives and potentially eradicate…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Blueprint for AI Organizational Readiness with CommScope CIO Praveen Jonnala and Regal Rexnord CDIO Tim Dickson
879: AI can serve as a great enabler of customer experiences and breakthrough innovations, but a lack of preparation and organizational readiness often limits…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Driving Digital Innovation Ahead of Disruption with KB Home CIO Greg Moore and Wilson Sonsini CIO Michael Lucas
878: Centuries-old industries like the legal profession and home-building are typically slower to adopt the latest advancements in technology, but even these…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Kellogg’s to Kellanova: CDIO Lesley Salmon on AI, Data, and People-First Culture When Navigating the Company’s Spin-Off
877: Kellogg’s has become a household name in cereals and snack foods. When the company spun off its snack food business as Kellanova in 2023, extensive IT…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Innovating for a Smoke-Free Future: The Role of Digital and AI in Philip Morris’ Journey Toward a Cigarette-Free World with CDIO Michael Voegele
876: Despite extensive regulations and public health efforts, 1 billion people still smoke today, prompting companies like Philip Morris International (PMI) to…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Innovation at CarMax: Tech CxO Jim Lyski on Data, AI, and Virtual Showrooms in the Used Car Market
875: Buying a car is often a significant decision for many households, and a process filled with friction only adds to the stress of the customer experience…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
FinTech AI: Maximizing Performance & Customer Service with Global Payments CIO Shannon Johnston’s Automation Strategies
874: In the realm of payments, integrating an AI assistant can significantly streamline operations and ease the burden on support teams handling common…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Building an AI Foundation: The Washington Post’s Digital Evolution with CTO Vineet Khosla
873: As demographics shift and alter people’s news and media consumption habits, companies such as the Washington Post are implementing significant…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Frugal IT: Driving Digital Transformation, AI Deployment, and Talent Training at Cornerstone OnDemand with CDIO Deepika Rayala
872: Deploying AI or any new technology across an enterprise can quickly become time-consuming and expensive if not approached with a plan in mind. In this…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Tackling AI Security: Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Outshift by Cisco Security Research Leader Gafnit Amiga
871: In the age of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity has become of utmost importance to protect private information and customer data. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Challenging the Status Quo in Healthcare: AccentCare CIO Brett Lansing on Driving Transformation, Innovation, and Employee Satisfaction
870: Innovation is key to becoming a nimble enterprise, and an important way to foster a culture of innovation is to ensure employees have the ability and the…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Becoming a Logistics Orchestrator: UPS CDTO Bala Subramanian on Leveraging Digital, Data, & Innovation to Drive the Network of the Future
869: The new digital tools available to logistics providers have allowed these companies to reimagine what the network of the future looks like. In this…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Futurizing Financial Data: Morningstar CTO James Rhodes Talks Architecture Modernization, Client Personalization, and the Company’s AI Chatbot ‘Mo’
868: As data becomes increasingly valuable, technology executives have the important task of ensuring the company’s data infrastructure allows for efficiency…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Managing a Global Enterprise: CPP Investments’ Jonathan Webster on Productized Technology Delivery, Modular Architecture, and AI Capabilities
867: In a global organization, an enterprise architecture that links technology to its everyday users enables IT to better identify and deliver value-added…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Future of Intel: CIO Motti Finkelstein on Innovation, AI, and “The Next Evolution of IT”
866: The role of IT within companies is constantly evolving, driven forward by tech sector companies as they propel it into the future. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
From Olympic Athlete to Tech Titan: World Wide Technology Co-Founder & CEO Jim Kavanaugh on Leadership, Culture, and the Evolution of Technology
865: CEOs of major companies serve as both the public face of the organization and pivotal leaders responsible for shaping its strategy and upholding internal…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Building a Member-Centric Architecture: How CIO Anjana Harve is Driving Customer Experience, Revenue Growth, & Efficiency at BJ’s Wholesale Club
864: In many cases, companies develop systems with a primary focus on efficiency and begin to address their impacts on the customer late in the process. At…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Transforming Healthcare with Technology: CVS Health’s Tilak Mandadi on Developing a Consistent Omnichannel Customer Experience
863: In the Digital Age, customers rarely distinguish between digital and physical when evaluating the experiences provided by companies. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
The Future of Payments: Wells Fargo’s Ather Williams III on Leveraging AI and Driving Strategy, Digital, and Innovation in Banking
862: Tomorrow’s banking will be unrecognizable to past generations, driven by rapid technological and digital advances in the financial services…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Kara Swisher: The Career Journey of The Most Feared and Revered Tech Journalist and Insights Into Her Latest Book “Burn Book”
861: Kara Swisher has established herself as one of the tech world’s most influential, recognizable, and ‘feared-but-revered’ journalists. In this episode of…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Co-Intelligence: Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick Discusses Entrepreneurship and the Collaboration Between Humans and AI
  860: Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a larger role than ever in every aspect of our lives. From businesses to academia, technology leaders must not…
- Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Digital as an Enabler of Scale with Sunbelt Rentals CDTO JP Saini and Grainger CTO Jonny LeRoy
859: As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, executives are quick to understand that doing the same thing they did before isn’t going to…