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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Transforming University IT: Penn CIO Tom Murphy on Decentralization, Generative AI in Education, and the Future of Tech Leadership
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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 of both authority and responsibility. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Tom Murphy, the Senior Vice President of Information Technology and University Chief Information O…
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How to Become Famous: Harvard Professor Cass Sunstein on the Concept of Fame, Beatlemania, Taylor Swift, and Other Insights from His Latest Book
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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, Peter High hosts Harvard Professor and author Cass Sunstein to discuss his latest book, ‘How to Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be.’ …
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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
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880: Few industries are as knowledge-centric as pharma and healthcare, where groundbreaking innovations can positively impact lives and potentially eradicate diseases. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a discussion from our May 2024 Metis Strategy Digital Symposium, where AstraZeneca CDO/CIO Cindy Hoots, Bristol Myers Squibb CDTO Greg Mey…
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The Blueprint for AI Organizational Readiness with CommScope CIO Praveen Jonnala and Regal Rexnord CDIO Tim Dickson
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879: AI can serve as a great enabler of customer experiences and breakthrough innovations, but a lack of preparation and organizational readiness often limits how quickly companies can adopt and leverage AI tools. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our May 2024 Metis Strategy Digital Symposium where Praveen Jonnala, CIO of Com…
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Driving Digital Innovation Ahead of Disruption with KB Home CIO Greg Moore and Wilson Sonsini CIO Michael Lucas
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878: Centuries-old industries like the legal profession and home-building are typically slower to adopt the latest advancements in technology, but even these industries today are taking advantage of the benefits provided by new artificial intelligence tools. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Dig…
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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 efforts were made to preserve the company’s culture and brand identity. In this episode of Technovation, Lesley Salmon, SVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer of Kellanova, joins Peter Hi…
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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 develop better alternatives to continued smoking. In this episode of Technovation, Michael Voegele, the Chief Digital and Information Officer of PMI, joins Peter High to discuss the company’…
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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. In this episode of Technovation, Jim Lyski, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at CarMax, joins Peter High to discuss the innovations he is driving to enhance customer experience, address i…
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FinTech AI: Maximizing Performance & Customer Service with Global Payments CIO Shannon Johnston's Automation Strategies
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874: In the realm of payments, integrating an AI assistant can significantly streamline operations and ease the burden on support teams handling common customer inquiries. In this installment of Technovation, Shannon Johnston, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Global Payments, explores the company’s focus on enhancing internal …
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Building an AI Foundation: The Washington Post’s Digital Evolution with CTO Vineet Khosla
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873: As demographics shift and alter people’s news and media consumption habits, companies such as the Washington Post are implementing significant changes in how they engage with their readers, adopting new technologies internally to stay abreast of new trends. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High is joined in conversation by Vineet Khosla,…
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Frugal IT: Driving Digital Transformation, AI Deployment, and Talent Training at Cornerstone OnDemand with CDIO Deepika Rayala
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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 episode of Technovation, host Peter High interviews Deepika Rayala, the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, and speaks with her about her ‘frugal IT’ approach and how …
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Tackling AI Security: Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Outshift by Cisco Security Research Leader Gafnit Amiga
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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, host Peter High speaks with Gafnit Amiga, leader of the security research group at Outshift by Cisco, where they delve into the evolving landscape of cloud and artificial intell…
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Challenging the Status Quo in Healthcare: AccentCare CIO Brett Lansing on Driving Transformation, Innovation, and Employee Satisfaction
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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 forum to share their ideas. In this episode of Technovation, Brett Lansing, Chief Information Officer of AccentCare, shares his insight into how technology, particularly innovations like gene…
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Becoming a Logistics Orchestrator: UPS CDTO Bala Subramanian on Leveraging Digital, Data, & Innovation to Drive the Network of the Future
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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 episode of Technovation, host Peter High interviews Bala Subramanian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at UPS, about how they are using these new tools to become a …
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Futurizing Financial Data: Morningstar CTO James Rhodes Talks Architecture Modernization, Client Personalization, and the Company’s AI Chatbot ‘Mo’
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868: As data becomes increasingly valuable, technology executives have the important task of ensuring the company’s data infrastructure allows for efficiency and scalability. In this episode of Technovation, James Rhodes, President of Morningstar Data Research and Enterprise Solutions and the company’s Chief Technology Officer, joins Peter High in …
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Managing a Global Enterprise: CPP Investments’ Jonathan Webster on Productized Technology Delivery, Modular Architecture, and AI Capabilities
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867: In a global organization, an enterprise architecture that links technology to its everyday users enables IT to better identify and deliver value-added opportunities. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High interviews Jonathan Webster, the senior managing director and chief operating officer of CPP Investments. Jon discusses his career…
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The Future of Intel: CIO Motti Finkelstein on Innovation, AI, and “The Next Evolution of IT”
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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, Peter High speaks with Intel’s CIO, Motti Finkelstein, about the future of IT and his strategies for preparing the IT organization within Intel to lead this industry-wide evolution.…
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From Olympic Athlete to Tech Titan: World Wide Technology Co-Founder & CEO Jim Kavanaugh on Leadership, Culture, and the Evolution of Technology
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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 values through their actions. In this episode of Technovation, Jim Kavanaugh, co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology, joins Peter High in a conversation regarding his 34-year leadership …
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Building a Member-Centric Architecture: How CIO Anjana Harve is Driving Customer Experience, Revenue Growth, & Efficiency at BJ's Wholesale Club
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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 BJ’s Wholesale Club, CIO Anjana Harve looks to flip this around with the customer experience in mind at the beginning and end of the process. In this episode of Technovation, Anjana joins Peter …
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Transforming Healthcare with Technology: CVS Health’s Tilak Mandadi on Developing a Consistent Omnichannel Customer Experience
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863: In the Digital Age, customers rarely distinguish between digital and physical when evaluating the experiences provided by companies. In this episode of Technovation, Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Digital, Data, Analytics, and Technology Officer at CVS Health, joins Peter High in a discussion about how he is driv…
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The Future of Payments: Wells Fargo’s Ather Williams III on Leveraging AI and Driving Strategy, Digital, and Innovation in Banking
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862: Tomorrow’s banking will be unrecognizable to past generations, driven by rapid technological and digital advances in the financial services industry. In this episode of Technovation, Ather Williams III, the Senior EVP and Head of Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Enterprise Payments at Wells Fargo, returns to the broadcast to discuss the progres…
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Kara Swisher: The Career Journey of The Most Feared and Revered Tech Journalist and Insights Into Her Latest Book “Burn Book”
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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, Peter High speaks with Kara about her remarkable career journey and highlights from her recent book “Burn Book”. Kara reflects on the events from her early life that instilled a …
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Co-Intelligence: Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick Discusses Entrepreneurship and the Collaboration Between Humans and AI
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860: Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a larger role than ever in every aspect of our lives. From businesses to academia, technology leaders must not only learn how to wield these tools but also how to collaborate with them. In this episode of Technovation, Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor of Management at The Wharton School, discusses insights …
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Digital as an Enabler of Scale with Sunbelt Rentals CDTO JP Saini and Grainger CTO Jonny LeRoy
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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 get them where they need to go in the future. In a panel from our February 2024 Metis Strategy Symposium, Sunbelt Rentals CDTO JP Saini and Grainger CTO Jonny LeRoy join Metis Strategy Co-Head of Res…
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The Future of Travel is Technology: Marriott’s Mission to Transform the Hospitality Industry with CTO Naveen Manga
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858: The world of travel today is defined by digital experiences and powered by technology. At Marriott, CTO Naveen Manga is leading a digital transformation across the company’s 30 brands to bring guests the digital experiences they desire and transform the hospitality industry as a whole. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Na…
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