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Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech

Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech

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In Credera's "Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech", Credera's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer bring technology leaders together to discuss the new technologies of today and how organizations should navigate the implications for tomorrow. The discussions are fun, lighthearted, and frankly opinionated, but hopefully it gives technology leaders a sense of what matters, what to pay attention to, and what to ignore.

Together, Jason and Vincent bring 40+ years of technology leadership at companies like American Airlines, Uber, Zillow, and more.
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Recapping the trends at CES 2024

Recapping the trends at CES 2024

Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are back for their first podcast in 2024 and are deep diving into the trends unveiled at CES. The tech leaders share their thoughts on what trends might stick, what was truly innovative, and what was disappointing about the event.

Mar 01, 202438:53
Retooling for the AI revolution: AI’s role in shaping tomorrow’s workforce

Retooling for the AI revolution: AI’s role in shaping tomorrow’s workforce

Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio share their perspectives on the imperative of retooling in the face of AI and its significance for organizations across the globe. 

Dec 05, 202347:28
The big bet on generative AI: How to design profitable generative AI business models

The big bet on generative AI: How to design profitable generative AI business models

Investing in AI is a crucial business decision that can significantly impact a company's future. However, the substantial costs associated and the uncertainty of achieving profitable returns pose significant challenges. How can businesses effectively navigate this risk and make informed investment choices?

In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth engage in a conversation with Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera, to delve into the intricacies of AI investment strategies. The discussion focuses on the startup-like nature of AI investments, how organizations should consider such investments, and effective methodologies for developing profitable generative AI business models.


Nov 08, 202338:33
Reinventing development and testing in the age of AI

Reinventing development and testing in the age of AI

In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio explore the transformative impact of AI on traditional development and testing processes, delving into critical questions that challenge our understanding of how software is built and validated. 

Oct 24, 202347:29
From ideas to algorithms: AI's impact on business innovation

From ideas to algorithms: AI's impact on business innovation

In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Jake Carter, Chief Innovation Officer at Credera. In their discussion, our leaders explore the latest developments and transformative potential of AI, examining how AI is changing the game and driving innovation to new heights. 

Oct 18, 202346:38
Mind vs. machine: Unravelling AI's influence on human value

Mind vs. machine: Unravelling AI's influence on human value

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an unstoppable pace, business leaders are being forced to think fast and act now.  

In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, technology experts Vincent Yates and Jason Goth take us on a journey through the intricate realm of AI philosophy and dive into the profound question: can AI diminish the value of human-crafted services and products?  

They explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and human ingenuity and explain why savvy business leaders will be thinking three steps forward.  

Aug 17, 202341:49
Code craft: Decoding the AI challenge for CIOs in the corporate realm

Code craft: Decoding the AI challenge for CIOs in the corporate realm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to evolve at a remarkable pace, revolutionizing industries and transforming how we live, work, and interact with technology. As it continues to advance and push the boundaries of what was once thought possible, how can CIOs effectively navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and harness its potential to drive competitive advantage for their organizations?

In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth shed light on the trials and tribulations faced by CIOs in this fast-paced, AI-driven era. They delve into the good and the bad of AI writing code within organizations and explain why savvy CIOs are taking action now.

Jul 14, 202349:43
Organizing intelligence: Reshaping organizations in the age of AI

Organizing intelligence: Reshaping organizations in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly influencing organizational design, introducing new possibilities and reshaping traditional structures. For business leaders, this poses the question: how do you reorganize your company so that you’re getting best of breed without reinventing the wheel from the ground up? 

In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth explore the profound influence of artificial intelligence on the very structure and design of modern organizations and provide practical insights for reorganizing companies in the face of AI.  

Jul 14, 202323:19
Unlocking Innovation: The Generative AI revolution in business

Unlocking Innovation: The Generative AI revolution in business

As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prominent. Amongst its many applications, generative AI has garnered close attention for its potential to revolutionise various industries and unleash the next wave of productivity. But before organisations dive head first into the investment pool, is this new tool really worth the spend?

In this episode, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth team up to discuss the economic and business implications of the latest, greatest thing: Generative AI.

Jun 29, 202355:37
AI vs. No Code: Higher Abstraction Tooling & Its Impact On Business

AI vs. No Code: Higher Abstraction Tooling & Its Impact On Business

Low-code tools and generative AI are revolutionizing the technology space before our eyes. As business leaders look to innovate and leverage these impressive tools, there's a lot to consider. The right solution will depend on requirements, expected development time, risk, in-house skill set, and of course, budget.

In our latest episode of Technology Tangents, we are joined by Jeremiah Stone, CTO of SnapLogic, and Greg Benson, Chief Scientist at SnapLogic, who are at the forefront of helping leaders think through these important decisions.

When and where should leaders use these tools verses building a system in house? What cautions and risks should they keep in mind? And how do you set up your organization to take advantage of these new technology superpowers?

The group discuss the evolution of what SnapLogic leaders call "higher abstraction tooling" (generative AI, low-code environments, integrated development environments [IDEs], and even platforms like SnapLogic) and share their top recommendations for executives.

May 17, 202301:04:54
IoT: The Tale of Two Categories

IoT: The Tale of Two Categories

The tale of IoT growth breaks out into two categories: IoT growth in the consumer category and IoT growth for the enterprise.

For the consumer, IoT products are truly transforming how people live in the 21st century. On the enterprise side, the conversation is all about productivity—how can IoT continue to create new efficiencies? Both categories drive a tremendous amount of activity, with 2022 spending on IoT reaching over $1 trillion.

The growth brings many new challenges—data management, privacy issues, and lifecycle management, to name a few.

In this episode of Technology Tangents, we are joined by special guest Gerald Jackson. Gerald is a Manufacturing/Supply Chain Operations & Technology executive with passion for innovation and over 20 years of experience bringing together teams to envision and deliver transformational, large-scale solutions/products to solve complex manufacturing and supply chain problems.

We discuss the current state of IoT, how to address the new challenges associated with the rapid growth, and how leaders should rethink the way they run their businesses when computing power and data can be anywhere.

May 03, 202353:10
ChatGPT May Have Ended the AI Winter: What Should Companies Do About It?

ChatGPT May Have Ended the AI Winter: What Should Companies Do About It?

As 2022 came to a close, we saw numerous companies that promised to transform an existing business with the power of AI/ML go through major rounds of layoffs and ultimately fail.

The question that deserved to be asked was, "was AI failing?"

Credera leaders discuss why AI technology wasn't the issue, but how many organizations were leveraging it. They share guidance on when organizations should build custom AI or when to buy preexisting third-party solutions, how to monetize data based on differentiated offerings, and discuss other ways organizations can avoid AI failures.

Apr 19, 202349:09
Speed or Quality? What Are You Optimizing Your Platform For?

Speed or Quality? What Are You Optimizing Your Platform For?

What is your organization optimizing your platform for?

While many organizations optimize for speed or quality, they may be missing a crucial third option: optimizing for the developer experience.

In this episode of Technology Tangents, we are joined by special guest Michael Nygard. Michael is a seasoned technology leader who has worked as a senior technology leader for several global, Fortune 500 companies. He's also the award-winning, best-selling author of “Release It!” and “Release It! Second Edition”.

The conversation began with a focus on the need to radically simplify environments and the unintended consequences of how we build modern architectures, but then shifted to a discussion on the importance of creating a seamless developer experience to drive business value and competitiveness.

Apr 05, 202355:07
Cybersecurity Considerations & The Questionable Effectiveness of GDPR
Mar 29, 202348:43
Google Trustbusters & ChatGPT Cont.

Google Trustbusters & ChatGPT Cont.

With the recent lawsuit against Google, how should organizations react? Jason Goth and Vincent Yates discuss the implications for personalized marketing and the shift to utilizing first party data and the neutral clean rooms. They also continue the conversation on what's different about ChatGPT and share how ChatGPT is similar to boxed cake.

Mar 15, 202332:10
ChatGPT vs. The Law: The Legal Implications of AI

ChatGPT vs. The Law: The Legal Implications of AI

While AI has existed for decades, it's scope and application have greatly expanded in recent years--and it's raising all kinds of new ethical and legal questions across the globe. The creation of AI-generated images and text (like ChatGPT and Galileo AI) is leading to legal issues involving patent and copyright law, and ethical issues that haven't fully been addressed by courts and legislators.

To discuss this thorny issue, we're interviewing Adam Floyd, an intellectual property attorney who has represented clients in all matters of intellectual property including patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. Adam has tried and handled cases before Federal district courts in over 20 states, the Federal Circuit, the ITC, PTAB, arbitrators, and mediators for plaintiffs and defendants of all sizes and types.

While the rules vary by country, we're discussing the key legal issues organizations should begin to understand when AI technology is being utilized.

Mar 01, 202301:05:47
ChatGPT: The Future of Search and Work?

ChatGPT: The Future of Search and Work?

Credera leaders react to the Cobol crisis, discuss what's different about Open AI's ChatGPT tool compared to other conversational AI, and share their two sense about the pros and cons of freelance tech work.

Feb 15, 202347:30
Is Innovation Dead? (CES & Macroeconomic Trends)

Is Innovation Dead? (CES & Macroeconomic Trends)

Credera leaders evaluate the technologies unveiled at CES, discuss the challenges to creating innovative ideas and work in 2023, and dabble in several other topics related to the current state of the global economy and how that impacts business leaders. 

Feb 01, 202346:50
Reviewing 2023 Technology Predictions
Jan 18, 202347:48
Building a Data Strategy

Building a Data Strategy

Not all data strategies are created equally. Some drive real change and transformation, while others gather dust on a shelf or – worse – cause confusion and conflict. But what can you do to ensure yours falls into the first category, and not the second?

There are a few guiding principles to building and implementing a data strategy at an organization. In this podcast, Credera leaders in the U.S. and UK discuss:

  • What it is a data strategy
  • What should a data strategy include
  • How is it different than a corporate or technology strategy
  • How to implement the strategy effectively

https://www.credera.com/insights/ten-ways-to-improve-your-data-strategy

Jan 04, 202347:49
What's Going on at Meta?

What's Going on at Meta?

Meta is trying to be the biggest player in the new, immersive world of the Metaverse, but will it pay off? With Meta stock dropping 25% in last month, how should business leaders be thinking about the Metaverse? Credera leaders discuss. 

Dec 14, 202201:05:10
Preparing for a Recession

Preparing for a Recession

Globally, there is deepening concern that we're headed toward a recession, due to high inflation, drastic rate hikes, and the war in Ukraine. How should organizations prepare to not just make it through this likely recession, but come out even stronger on the other side?

Jason Goth, Vincent Yates, and Kevin Erickson discuss the implications of the looming recession for business leaders and how organizations should prepare in times of uncertainty.

Dec 08, 202252:10
Introducing Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech

Introducing Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech

Credera is excited to announce the release of our latest podcast: "Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech."

In Technology Tangents: Conversations for Leaders in Tech, Credera's Chief Technology Officer, Jason Goth, and Chief Data Scientist, Vincent Yates, bring leaders together to discuss the modern technologies of today and how organizations should navigate the implications for tomorrow.

In this episode, Vincent and Jason give a quick introduction of themselves and of their third co-host, Kevin Erickson, share what listeners can expect to hear in future episodes, and outline their vision for the show's impact.

Dec 06, 202209:49