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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...
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Unlocking the Power of AI & Data: Expert Insights from Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai
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We're joined by Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai and pioneer in RAG research. From deploying AI agents at Fortune 500 companies...

Databases That Think: Building AI-Ready Systems with MongoDB’s Richmond Alake {Replay}
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This week, we’re rewinding one of our most talked-about episodes! Richmond Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB, joins us to expl...

Anaconda Unleashed: Python Powers the AI Jungle with Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, co-founder of Anaconda {Replay}
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Replay Episode: Python, Anaconda, and the AI Frontier with Peter Wang
Peter Wang — Chief AI & Innovation Officer and Co-fou...

⚡ Riding the Data Wave: Surviving (and Thriving) in the AI Flood with Time-Series, AI, and the Future with Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData
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This week on Making Data Simple, join Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData, as we dive into the rapidly evolving world...

Making Data Simple: Live Data, Smarter AI with Snow Leopard founder Deepti Srivastava
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What if AI could tap into live operational data — without ETL or RAG? In this episode, Deepti Srivastava, founder of Snow Leopard...

The BOLD Advantage: Show Up (hint, this will make sense after you listen) and hear Fred Joyal’s Guide to Confidence, Networking & Growth {Replay}
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🎙️ This week on Making Data Simple: Fred Joyal — you may know him from the iconic 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Today, Fred takes us...

🎙️ Talking Data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets {Replay}
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Get ready for an insightful conversation on the future of data integration and real-time decision making with Dima Spivak, Direct...

Stop, Start, Succeed: Jacob Hicks on Time Management & Coaching with Guest Host Katherine Mayne
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Ready to reclaim your time and live with intention? In this episode, Katherine Mayne sits down with Jacob Hicks, Coach and Speake...

In case you missed it.... Master the 3 Circles – Focus, Influence & True Leadership with Executive and Leadership Coach, Lynne Snead
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Taking a break doesn’t mean you miss the good stuff. Last year, while I was on a much-needed vacation...

Powering the Future: Leadership, AI, and the Next Era of IBM Power with Tom McPherson, GM of IBM Z and LinuxONE and former GM of IBM Power
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Step into the world of IBM Power Systems with insider insights from Tom McPherson, forme...

🎙 Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup CEO of Abzu {Replay}
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🎙 Replay Alert: Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup
We’re bringing back one of our most thou...

Streaming the Future: Dr. Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent on AI, LLMs, and the Contrarian View
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Deep Diving into the future of AI:
Join Dr. Sean Falconer — AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, software eng...

{Replay} AI Risks, Ethics & Law — with Christina Montgomery Chief Privacy Officer, General Motors and former IBMer
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She’s the legal powerhouse behind IBM’s AI ethics strategy — and she makes law fun.
In this encore episode, we revisit a f...

Beyond the Buzz: Mastering Prompts & Agents with Jonathan Mast
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The AI Advantage: Get Better Results from LLMs with the Perfect Prompt
On this episode of Making Data Simple, we’re joined...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dave Garrison on the Science of Motivation (Part 2)
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We’re back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist and veteran CEO, on what it real...

🎙️ The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: Dave Garrison on Leadership That Sparks Innovation
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📝 Show Notes:
What if the biggest barrier to your company’s growth isn’t your strategy — but your people’s belief in it?<...

From 9× Safer Cars to Hallucination-Free LLMs: Inside Sama with Duncan Curtis SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology
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From Elephant Butts to Ethical AI — Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at Sama
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Duncan Curtis, SVP for G...

CEO David Hirschfeld of Tekyz on the Startup Lie That’s Killing Your Company. Hint: It’s not about the tech — it’s about the problem you're solving.
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This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz. With a bac...

🎯 Strategic Sales, AI Smarts & Pixar Roots: Ralph Gootee CTO of TigerEye Tells All
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This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome Ralph Gootee, CTO and co-founder of TigerEye, a company reshaping strategic sales int...

In case you missed it....The Future of Risk, Powered by AI with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir
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🎧 REPLAY ALERT: The Future of Risk, Powered by AI
In case you missed it the first time — we’re bringing back this incredi...

Part 2: Automation Remix: Observability, IBM Concert & the Next Wave of IT Ops
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We’re back for Part 2 of our Automation deep-dive—and the hits just keep coming! Host Al Martin reunites with IBM automation aces...

Automation Unleashed: IBM’s Sarah McAndrew, VP & Vikram Murali, VP Chart the Future
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Buckle up—automation is shifting into high gear! In Part 1 of our Automation mini-series, host Al Martin VP WW Technical Sales si...

Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs
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In this powerhouse episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs, an...

Inside IBM’s TechXchange: The AI-Fueled Conference Techies Can’t Afford to Miss, with Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange and Client Advocacy and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences
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What makes IBM TechXchange different — and why is it a must-attend for techies? In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses...

🧠 Dr. Ruchir Puri on the Next Frontier: Open Models, Smarter AI, and Human-Level Reasoning (Part 2)
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👤 About the Guest
Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow and Chief Scientist at IBM Research. He’s a master inventor with 70+ pate...

A Masterclass on AI with Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist IBM: From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI (Part 1)
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🎙️ Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist at IBM Research
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🧐 Beyond the Buzz: AI, Ethics & the Future of Organizational Intelligence with Phanish Puranam (Part 2)
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We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organiza...

🧠 Designing Smarter Organizations: AI, Algorithms & the Future of Work with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD
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How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently?
In this episode of Making Data Simple,...

🎙️ Marketing to the Human Brain: Scarcity, Psychology & Taylor Swift Tickets with Dr. Mindy Weinstein {Replay}
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✨ Updated April 1, 2025
What do Tickle Me Elmo, bourbon, and Taylor Swift tickets have in common? Scarcity. And in the wor...

🤖 This week, I'm the guest! Flipping the Script: Al Martin, VP WW Technical Sales IBM Talks Tech, Trust & Transformation, this time as a guest, with Ian Smith
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🎙️ From Host to Hot Seat!
This week on Making Data Simple, Al Martin flips the mic and becomes the guest as Ian Smith, co-...

🎙️ The GRIN Factor: Ryan Debenham on Scaling Influencer Marketing with AI
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🚀 What’s the secret to building a world-class influencer marketing program? Ryan Debenham, CEO of GRIN, joins Making Data Simple...

Wall Street, AI, and Data Science: The Future of Financial Innovation with Kristen McGarry IBM Technical Sales Leader {Replay}
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Innovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales
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🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest! The Value of a Business Coach
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🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest!
In this episode, we dive into the value of coac...

🎙️ Mastering Data Literacy with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, now with InRule {Replay} 🎧
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In this special replay episode of Making Data Simple, Al Martin sits down with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, to dive deep into da...

Ruchir Puri, IBM Fellow: AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx {Replay}
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The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Cor...

Accelerating Transformation: Fiber, Edge, and Quantum with Marco Rota, VP Strategic Technology Alliances, Lumen Technologies
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In this Part 2 of our conversation with Marco Rota, VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, we dive headfirst...

From Hollywood to High-Tech: Marco Rota’s, VP Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, Blueprint for Cultural Transformation
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Welcome back to Making Data Simple, where we explore how data-driven strategies ignite innovation and transform businesses. In th...

It's Big Sports Season! MoneyBall is Back - How Data & AI Are Changing the Game with Nancy Hensley {Replay}
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Money Ball is back! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, gives us the latest on data analytics in sports. If...

Business Leadership for (Technical) Leaders Made Simple: Coaching, Mission, and Mapping Your 2025 Plan with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner Technical Sales, IBM
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Let's talk business leadership coaching with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner and
Digital Technical Sales, IBM. For Kate coa...

AI Gold Rush: Unpacking Innovation with Patent Attorney Robert Plotkin
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The AI Patent Attorney, Robert Plotkin is back! Founding partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor and The Genie in the Mac...