Best Postlight Podcasts (2024)

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CancerBuddy: With Christina Merrill 30:10

3d ago30:10

30:10

Christina Merrill on why and how she developed CancerBuddy Being diagnosed with cancer or supporting a friend or family member through a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely thing. Luckily there is a new app that’s trying to change that. This week, Chris and Gina sit down with Christina Merrill, the President and CEO of the Bone Marrow and Cancer Found…

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Paid vs Free: On the New Subscription Model 35:19

10d ago35:19

35:19

Chris and Gina on what payment model works best for users Back in the day people paid for cable packages and big bundled deals. Then many products moved to a free, ad-supported model. Now it seems the industry is leaning somewhere in the middle. This week Chris and Gina talk about the history of product payment models and discuss current trends in …

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Is Design Dead? 43:50

17d ago43:50

43:50

NTT Data’s Dave and Chappell join Chris to debrief on an important question: is design dead? Bringing the slack discussion into the real world - NTT Data’s David and Chappell Ellison discuss the state of design with host Chris LoSacco. Sparked from the article “The big design freak-out” by Robert Fabricant, the three grapple with the state of desig…

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Making Maps Easy: With Felt 34:47

24d ago34:47

34:47

Loren Baxter from Felt on how to build maps for the browser Making maps is no easy feat, there’s large data sets and layers upon layers of spatial information. Luckily, Felt is simplifying the art of map making. This week, Loren Baxter, the Head of Design at Felt, joins Clinton to chat about developing a collaborative, web-based app that is democra…

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Open Talent Revolution with John Winsor 47:07

1M ago47:07

47:07

Author and entrepreneur John Winsor discusses the open talent landscape with Clinton. In this episode Clinton discusses the future of work with John Windsor, a renowned expert on open talent, author and entrepreneur. They explore how enterprises are adopting a blended workforce, integrating full-time employees with freelancers and third-party provi…

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The Best Sales People? Givers, Not Takers 38:36

1M ago38:36

38:36

Gina and Chris start with the premise that we are all salespeople, whether the word is in our title or not. If you’re delivering the product, you’re selling. If you’re asking your boss for a promotion, you’re selling. If you’re trying to persuade your kid to go to the museum - you’re selling! But in this episode Chris and Gina argue that what motiv…

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Looking Into the Future: With Scott Campagna 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

Scott Campagna reviews the Apple Vision Pro In February 2024, Apple launched their new Apple Vision Pro (AVP), a wearable spatial headset that you operate with your eyes, hands and voice. This week Clinton is joined by tinkerer and Launch by NTT DATA’s Lead of Emerging and Immersive Technologies Scott Campagna to share his initial thoughts on the A…

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Unlocking Business Value: Lessons from the NFL's Playbook 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

Keith Buehlman on the parallels between the Superbowl and Enterprise business agility. On this episode Clinton is joined by Keith Buehlman, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer at NTT Data to discuss what lessons can be learned from the NFL’s global expansion when it comes to enterprise business agility. From scaling product delivery and value networks…

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Driving Customer Experience: With Penske’s Jonathan Gibson 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

Jonathan Gibson on building a great customer experience at the IndyCar races The Indy 500 is the largest single day sporting event in the world, amassing 300 000 spectators. This week on Catalyst, Chris and Gina are joined by Penske’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Jonathan Gibson, to discuss how to create an intima…

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Tech for the Future: CES vs the Japan Mobility Show with Clemens Conrad 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

Clemens Conrad has been jet setting to learn all about what's new and upcoming in tech. Listen into his conversation with Clinton to get a peek behind the curtain. Back with Clinton on this week’s Catalyst episode is Clemens Conrad, Launch by NTT Data’s Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility. You may remember Clemens from our November episode The…

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Frictionless Enterprise with Nate Berent-Spillson 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

Back with Clinton on this week’s Catalyst episode is VP of Engineering and, now, author Nate Berent-Spillson. Nate’s book, Frictionless Enterprise, was released November 2023 and he is here to chat about the aftermath. What are people saying, what was unexpected, and where can you find a copy of the book! Tune in for more tidbits of knowledge about…

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Trust Your Hunch: Balancing Data and Instincts in Decision Making 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

A viral video of Jeff Bezos talking about hunches sparks a conversation between Gina and Chris in this week’s episode. Bezos shared how he listened to his gut over the data presented, with positive results. Gina and Chris respond by discussing the principle of being data-informed rather than data-driven, and when to challenge the evidence and inste…

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Introducing Launch’s New President - With Tammy Soares 34:34

3M ago34:34

34:34

NTT DATA has a new President! Tammy Soares has decades of experience in digital transformation and design-led thinking. This week on Catalyst Tammy joins Clinton to discuss her new position at Launch by NTT DATA. They discuss why she’s excited to join the Launch team. She shares some leadership lessons and explains how technology can transform indu…

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Designing ethical AI 38:26

3M ago38:26

38:26

Chris and Gina dive into the ethics of AI with Northeast General Manager of Launch by NTT Data and professor Lisa Woodley. The boom of AI over the last year has brought up questions new, and old, about the ethics of the technology we use on a daily basis. From “is it okay that the person on the phone doesn’t know they are talking to a bot?” to “how…

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Pushing the Boundaries of Fantasy Sports 39:31

3M ago39:31

39:31

PrizePicks’ Brian Huss joins Clinton to talk about the intersection of fantasy sports, community, and technology. For so many of us, sport isn’t just about wins or losses, it’s about the experience. This week, Brian Huss, VP of Innovation at PrizePicks shares how his team is pushing the boundaries of fantasy sports, to bring together fans with high…

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Building with the End User in Mind 35:07

4M ago35:07

35:07

Clinton is joined by Heather Hudnall, NTT Data’s chief nursing informatics officer, about building medical software that is usable at all points of entry. When it comes to your medical care, we hope and expect the best - but that’s not always what we get. NTT Data’s chief nursing informatics officer Heather Hudnall guests on this episode to dive in…

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Design that Scales - With Dan Mall 44:57

4M ago44:57

44:57

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Holiday Re-Run - Omnichannel Strategy with Holly Kessinger 39:01

4M ago39:01

39:01

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Creating Innovation Gardens with Trevor Anulewicz 42:04

5M ago42:04

42:04

Catalyst host, Clinton, chats with innovation and design strategist Trevor Anulewicz to discuss innovation at a repeated scale for the enterprise. Innovation historically has not been in an enterprise's lane. Enterprises stick to what they are good at and innovation has stayed in the start up’s lane. But with the right processes and infrastructure …

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With EX comes CX - With Kim Curley 34:34

5M ago34:34

34:34

Kim Curley on how organizational culture can affect customer experience Software is straightforward, it’s people that are complicated. This week Chris and Gina sit down with Kim Curley, NTT DATA’s Vice President of People and Organizational Consulting to talk about the connection between EX (employee experience) and CX (customer experience). Kim sh…

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Treating Sleep Apnea with Tech - With Dr. Daniel Rifkin 35:03

5M ago35:03

35:03

Dr. Daniel Rifkin on developing Ognomy, an app to help those with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Dr. Daniel Rifkin is trying to change that. This week Dr. Rifkin joins Clinton to talk about his app Ognomy, a global digital app to help people get treatment for sleep apnea, a disorder that can lead to …

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Tech and Utilities Collide: Understanding the Culture of Utilities 50:48

5M ago50:48

50:48

Catalyst’s host Clinton gets into the nitty gritty of culture and priorities of utility companies with guest Bryan Kearney. Bryan Kearney is an expert when it comes to energy companies. Retired now from leading them and currently consulting on behalf of them, listen in to this detailed conversation - stemming from the work Bryan has done with Nexie…

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Master the Art of Ownership Mentality: Your Catalyst to Career and Business Success 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

“What creates success in business?” It’s a question with about a thousand different answers, but if you’re looking for the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, the answer is clear: maintaining an ownership mentality. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina discuss the difference between just doing your work and doing …

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The Evolution of EVs - With Clemens Conrad 43:21

6M ago43:21

43:21

Clemens Conrad walks us through the past, present and future of electric vehicles Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last 20 years. This week Clinton is joined by EV early adopter and Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility at Vectorform Clemens Conrad. Clemens breaks down the history of EVs and how they were being developed long before…

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LEAP - With Chris Fox 31:45

6M ago31:45

31:45

Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to dive into their new program LEAP (Large Enterprise Acceleration Program). Launch by NTT Data is happy to present LEAP - an initiative focused on supporting your enterprise in transforming into a company that innovates smoothly. Using this pr…

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Frictionless Enterprise - With Nate Berent-Spillson 39:33

6M ago39:33

39:33

Nate Berent-Spillson on how to free yourself up to think about the business Are you a dissatisfied technology leader dealing with constant friction? Lucky for you Nate Berent-Spillson has written a book to help! This week, Nate joins Clinton to discuss why he wrote the book Frictionless Enterprise. He shares his insights on how to overcome structur…

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Zoning in on Zone to Win - With Geoffrey Moore 34:00

6M ago34:00

34:00

Gina is joined by President of Launch, Mark Orttung, and Zone To Win author Geoffrey Moore to talk about the market enterprises are currently in and what to do with it. This week, Gina and guest co-host and President of Launch, Mark Orttung, talk with Geoffrey Moore about his theory on enterprise business strategy and his book Zone to Win. Moore sp…

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Time and Materials - On the Parallels Between Software and Architecture 31:38

7M ago31:38

31:38

Recently Chris LoSacco started working with an architectural firm to build an art studio. This week Chris and Gina sit down to discuss everything he’s learned throughout the process - which is a lot. They talk about the parallels between software development and building in real life, from the importance of communicating expectations, to making inf…

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It’s No Joke: On the Public Sector - With Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca 29:43

7M ago29:43

29:43

Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps…

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The Power of the Platform - With Nate Berent-Spillson 40:27

7M ago40:27

40:27

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData’s VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a m…

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Product Discovery - With Kristen Foster 40:10

7M ago40:10

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Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data’s David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new i…

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Seeking Talent: On All-In Talent Strategy 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

Diverse teams are often the most successful. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Paul Hlivko, Chief Experience Officer and CTO at Wellmark Blue cross and Blue Shield, to talk about his groundbreaking work on how to rethink talent strategies. He breaks down how best to pull together diverse talent to create a better environment for workers a…

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Don’t Mistake Activity For Progress: How To Be Satisfied As a Digital Leader 38:43

8M ago38:43

38:43

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton and Agile’s Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream. Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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Progressing With Expansion: How To Grow As A Product Leader 37:01

8M ago37:01

37:01

Gina and Chris on how to progress as a Product Leader whilst finding your place in a rapidly expanding company. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina return to catch up on the brand new world of Launch, what it means to be a Product Leader in an organization that’s quickly growing, and when to use your influence. Links: Launch …

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Omnichannel Bliss: On a Unified Customer Experience 38:23

9M ago38:23

38:23

Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott on omnichannel strategy at large organizations Omnichannel strategy is all about combining the head and the heart. This week on Catalyst, Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott chat with Clinton about how to drive experience transformation at large enterprises. Holly shares her …

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Design Led: On When to Include Design 37:14

9M ago37:14

37:14

Clinton is joined by Ash and Dave to chat about how having design involved early in the process sets your teams and products up for success. Design led does not mean design only. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Launch by NTT DATA’s own Dave Schell and Vectorform’s Ash Howell to talk about where design should be fitting into the big pict…

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Culture and Innovation: On Creating A Healthy Environment 40:56

9M ago40:56

40:56

This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton Bonner, Brant Beard and Robbie Elliot chat about how to ensure you’re creating and sustaining a healthy team environment. They discuss the importance of good communication and how having other life passions is pivotal to being a good leader. Links: Launch by NTT Data Brant Beard See Privacy Policy…

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3 Horizons: On Finding Product-Market Fit at Large Organizations 29:56

9M ago29:56

29:56

The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. This week on Catalyst Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA’s Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the 3 horizons principle and how dedicating a small percenta…

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Show Up and Listen: On Customer Intimacy 35:46

9M ago35:46

35:46

Intimacy isn’t a word you often associate with clients or customers. This week Launch’s Clinton Bonner, Chris Losacco and Nathan Henry chat about the term intimacy and how thinking about client relationships in terms of (professional) intimacy can actually be helpful. They share tips on how to build lasting and meaningful relationships with clients…

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Generative Art and Digital Rights: With Per Kristian Stoveland 36:29

10M ago36:29

36:29

When Catalyst host Clinton Bonner saw Per Kristian Stoveland’s recent work on Twitter, he was struck by the images. This week on the podcast, Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it differs from AI art, and breaks …

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Catalyst: Can Design be Cruel? 34:10

10M ago34:10

34:10

The Postlight Podcast has undergone a few changes in the past weeks. We’re now Catalyst — the Launch by NTT DATA podcast! This week Chris and Gina chat with new co-host Clinton Bonner, VP of Marketing at Launch. They discuss the future of the show and how Launch is helping to grow the audience and scope of the podcast. The Postlight DNA is still th…

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Launching Launch by NTT DATA: On an Exciting New Chapter 36:04

10M ago36:04

36:04

Exciting changes have arrived at Postlight, officially now Launch by NTT DATA! This week Chris and Gina are joined by Mark Orttung, President of Launch, as he shares how Launch brought together the best digital companies around and his own journey to leading the company. They discuss Postlight’s unique fit in the new firm and look towards an exciti…

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Launching Launch by NTT DATA: On an Exciting New Chapter 36:04

10M ago36:04

36:04

Exciting changes have arrived at Postlight, officially now Launch by NTT DATA! This week Chris and Gina are joined by Mark Orttung, President of Launch, as he shares how Launch brought together the best digital companies around and his own journey to leading the company. They discuss Postlight’s unique fit in the new firm and look towards an exciti…

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From the Archive: On Speed as a Feature 23:50

10M ago23:50

23:50

Pop quiz: What feature only makes it onto the feature list when it’s too late? In this archived episode, Chris and Gina chat about why speed should always be top of mind when developing a digital platform. They discuss how things can slow over time and share tips on how to build for speed. From database indexes to better search, they share how to m…

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From the Archive: On Speed as a Feature 23:50

10M ago23:50

23:50

Editor’s Note: Exciting changes are coming to the Postlight Podcast! We’re taking a few weeks off from recording and sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll have some big announcements for you soon, so stay tuned! Pop quiz: What feature only makes it onto the feature list when it’s too late? In this archived episode, Chris an…

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From the Archive: On Leadership Metaphors 21:11

11M ago21:11

21:11

What’s a good metaphor for running a business not about sports or war? Gina asked this question on Twitter some months back and got an overwhelming response. In this archived episode, Gina and Chris share the best answers that came out of this question. They explore gentler business metaphors like tending to a garden, playing in a band, or swinging…

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From the Archive: On Leadership Metaphors 21:11

11M ago21:11

21:11

Editor’s Note: Exciting changes are coming to the Postlight Podcast! We’re taking a few weeks off from recording and sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll have some big announcements for you soon, so stay tuned! What’s a good metaphor for running a business not about sports or war? Gina asked this question on Twitter some m…

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From the Archive: Shipping Earlier With Less 26:58

11M ago26:58

26:58

Self-imposed deadlines are critical. They make sure that expectations are clear and met. But how do you set realistic deadlines? How do you deal with dependencies and unknown unknowns? What happens if something unforeseen pops up? In this episode from the archives, Chris and Gina share tips on how to set deadlines that keep a project moving and wor…

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From the Archive: Shipping Earlier With Less 26:58

11M ago26:58

26:58

Editor’s Note: Exciting changes are coming to the Postlight Podcast! We’re taking a few weeks off from recording and sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll have some big announcements for you soon, so stay tuned! Self-imposed deadlines are critical. They make sure that expectations are clear and met. But how do you set reali…

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From the Archive: Taking a Break From Business Thrash 32:06

11M ago32:06

32:06

Taking a vacation can feel like a luxury, but it shouldn’t be. In this episode from the archives, Chris and Gina make the case for taking time away. Not only is vacation important to unwind and de-stress, but it can also help recenter on the “why.” It turns out that letting your brain disconnect from daily minutia can benefit both you and your work…

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