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Between Data & RiskE57: Boards, AI, Mad Mavericks - and The Space for Creativity - with Paul ForrestWhy do the smartest people in the room never get hired — and what does AI have to do with it?
In this episode of Between Data and Risk, Dr. Marian Siwiak sits down with Paul Forrest — investor, CAIO, board advisor, and TEDx speaker — to explore how creativity, chaos, and AI collide in the boardroom.
We talk about:
– Why “Mad Mavericks” are critical for innovation (and how to spot the real ones)
– How boards should rethink AI — not as magic, but as infrastructure2025-07-1436 min
Between Data & RiskE56: Mentors, Models, and Misfires: What Early-Stage Founders Actually Need with Peter WhaleWhat do early-stage founders actually need — and why do so many get it wrong?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Marian Siwiak sits down with Peter Whale — veteran technologist, startup mentor, and Head of Projects at Signapse — to unpack the real challenges behind building something that works. From mentoring blind spots to the tension between shareholder and stakeholder value, this episode dives into the often-overlooked details that make or break early ventures.
They explore:
- How prototyping and market validation can save you from wishful thinki...2025-07-0736 min
Between Data & RiskE55: Leading From the Fire: Startup Leadership Without Burning Out with Arianna CerritoWhat does it take to lead a startup without losing yourself?
In this episode of Between Data and Risk, we’re joined by Arianna Cerrito, founder of Startup and Rise and startup mentor at LSE Generate, for a real conversation about the emotional toll of startup leadership. Arianna and Dr. Marian Siwiak explore what it means to lead from the fire — where everything feels urgent, your people rely on you, and burnout lurks behind every milestone.
They unpack the invisible decisions founders make daily: when to push, when...2025-06-3035 min
Between Data & RiskE54: Transactions, Speculation, and a Missing Bit(coin) of Internet with Lorien GamaroffWhat if blockchain isn’t just about coins and speculation—but about real, everyday utility?
In this episode, Dr. Marian Siwiak talks with Lorien Gamaroff @Gamaroff a blockchain pioneer and the founder of Centbee, about how Bitcoin technology can enable true financial inclusion across Africa. Lorien shares the story behind Sentby, a mobile money platform built on Bitcoin that’s leapfrogging traditional banking systems and giving people without access to banks a way to store and send money.
They explore the shifting purpose of Bitcoin—from digital cash to...2025-06-2345 min
Between Data & RiskE53: Planning for Success: Keys to Startup Viability with Massimiliano SulpiziWhat Founders Always Get Wrong (and What to Do Instead)
with Massimiliano Sulpizi, Founder of EquityMatch
Is your startup built to last—or just built to pitch?
In this episode of Between Data and Risk, Dr. Marian Siwiak sits down with investor, advisor, and EquityMatch founder Massimiliano Sulpizi to talk about the harsh truths behind startup success (and failure). It’s not just about the idea. It’s not just about the pitch. It’s about execution, mindset, and knowing what problem you’re actually s...2025-06-1640 min
Between Data & RiskE52: Revolution, Mental Health, and Music with Ariana Alexander-SefreWhat if the next revolution doesn’t start with a protest—but with a beat?
In this powerful episode of Between Data & Risk, hosts Marian Siwiak and Artur Guja sit down with Ariana Alexander-Sefre, founder of SPOKE, to explore how music, culture, and authenticity can radically reshape mental health care.
Ariana shares her journey from the wellness industry to launching SPOKE, a platform that fuses music with psychology to support mental well-being—particularly for young men often sidelined by traditional therapy. Together, we dive deep into the role o...2025-06-0941 min
Between Data & RiskE51: Heat, Waste, Wisdom, and Computing Power with Mark BjornsgaardIn this Between Data and Risk episode, Dr. Marian Siwiak and Artur Guja engage with Mark Bjornsgaard of Deep Green to explore innovative solutions for utilizing waste heat from data centers. The conversation delves into the potential for community benefits, the evolving landscape of data center clients, and the intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors with cost efficiency. Mark shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of local solutions in energy transition, and reflections on capitalism and social responsibility.
Takeaways
- 90% of the heat from data centers...2025-06-0236 min
Between Data & RiskE50: Is the Hardest Part of AI… Still AI?In this conversation, Dr. Marian Siwiak and Artur Guja discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI in the finance sector with Neil Lathia from Gradient Labs. They explore the complexities of building AI solutions in regulated environments, the importance of understanding customer vulnerability, and the role of empathy in AI interactions. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of AI development teams and the implications of AI on employment and business operations.
Takeaways
- AI is still relatively new in many financial environments.
- Building...2025-05-1831 min
Between Data & RiskE049: When Regulation Meets Runway: How Policy Shapes Startup Survival with James RobsonWhat happens when government policy meets the business reality?
In this episode of Between Data and Risk, we speak with James Robson, CEO and co-founder of FundOnion, about the intersection of regulation, capital access, and the hiring challenges facing UK SMEs today.
James shares what he’s learned from two recent roundtables with the UK Department for Business and Trade, and breaks down the data from FundOnion’s 2024 SME Survey—including why 86% of respondents believe the Employment Rights Bill gets the balance wrong between protecting workers and enabli...2025-05-0639 min
Between Data & RiskE048: Freight and supply chains with Alexandros JosephIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss maritime freight, supply chains and more. Their guest is Alexandros Joseph - Private Equity SCM/Business Consultant.
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2025-04-1627 min
HockeyStick ShowHockeyStick #7 - Generative AI for Data AnalyticsLeveraging Generative AI in Data Analytics: Insights from Industry ExpertsIn this episode of HockeyStick, host Miko Pawlikowski interviews Artur Guja, Dr. Marlena Siviak, and Dr. Marian Siwiak, the authors of 'Generative AI for Data Analytics.' They discuss the impact of generative AI on data analytics, their collaborative background, and their book's focus on utilizing AI tools efficiently rather than seeking them out as silver bullets for complex problems. The conversation also delves into process optimization, the challenges and realities of academia, the potential and limits of prompt engineering, and the future of AI in data...2024-05-131h 06
Between Data & RiskE047 SPECIAL: Generative AI for BusinessIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the practicalities, opportunities, and risks of utilizing Generative AI in the business environment. The canvas for their discussion is their newest book: "Generative AI for Data Analytics", now in Manning Early Access Program -
https://www.manning.com/books/generative-ai-for-data-analytics
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2023-07-2150 min
Between Data and RiskE046: Cybersecurity & cyber resilience - with Amit BasuIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Their guest is Amit Basu, VP, CIO and CISO for International Seaways, Inc.2023-06-3058 min
Between Data and RiskE046: Cybersecurity & cyber resilience - with Amit BasuIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Their guest is Amit Basu, VP, CIO and CISO for International Seaways, Inc.2023-06-3058 min
Between Data & RiskE046: Cybersecurity & cyber resilience - with Amit BasuIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Their guest is Amit Basu, VP, CIO and CISO for International Seaways, Inc.
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2023-06-3058 minBetween Data and RiskE045: Data in finances: your data, your profit? with Andrew BadstubnerIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the intricacies of using data in the financial industry context. Their guest is Andrew Badstubner, CIO for First Community Mortgage.2023-06-2352 minBetween Data and RiskE045: Data in finances: your data, your profit? with Andrew BadstubnerIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the intricacies of using data in the financial industry context. Their guest is Andrew Badstubner, CIO for First Community Mortgage.2023-06-2352 min
Between Data & RiskE045: Data in finance: your data, your profit? with Andrew BadstubnerIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the intricacies of using data in the financial industry context. Their guest is Andrew Badstubner, CIO for First Community Mortgage.
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2023-06-2352 minBetween Data and RiskE044: Safe and ethical data use in healthcare, with J.D. WhitlockIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss pragmatic and ethical concerns of working with sensitive data with J.D. Whitlock, CIO of Dayton Children’s Hospital.2023-06-1650 minBetween Data and RiskE044: Safe and ethical data use in healthcare, with J.D. WhitlockIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss pragmatic and ethical concerns of working with sensitive data with J.D. Whitlock, CIO of Dayton Children’s Hospital.2023-06-1650 min
Between Data & RiskE044: Safe and ethical data use in healthcare, with J.D. WhitlockIn this installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss pragmatic and ethical concerns of working with sensitive data with J.D. Whitlock, CIO of Dayton Children’s Hospital.
They discuss how the safety of data is ensured, what are the needs and solutions for data sharing and exchange, and what are the opportunities for AI utilization in healthcare.
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Between Data & RiskE043: Data Science done for business - with Panduka Nagahawatte, VP for Data Science, Majestic SteelIn the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss building data pipelines with Panduka Nagahawatte, VP of Data Science for Majestic Steel USA.
Yet again, they discuss myths and expectations related to ML and AI, methods of connecting data science with business operations, balancing building data solutions in-house and acquiring them on the external market, and they ponder upon the choice between making data available and properly analyzed.
You can catch watch their conversation on our website, https://bdr.show, as well as on your preferred podcast...2023-06-0953 minBetween Data and RiskE042: Supply chain: between data and people? with Benjamin AbitbolIn the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian delve into the world of global logistics with their special guest, Benjamin Abitbol, a seasoned global supply chain executive.2023-06-0245 minBetween Data and RiskE042: Supply chain: between data and people? with Benjamin AbitbolIn the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian delve into the world of global logistics with their special guest, Benjamin Abitbol, a seasoned global supply chain executive.2023-06-0245 min
Between Data & RiskE042: Supply chain: between data and people? with Benjamin AbitbolIn the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian delve into the world of global logistics with their special guest, Benjamin Abitbol, a seasoned global supply chain executive.
Uncover the transformative potential of data in reshaping the logistics landscape. Yet, bear in mind that data systems, irrespective of their sophistication, fall short if they aren't seamlessly woven into your organization's internal processes and external partnerships.
Should you be interested in leveraging Benjamin's vast experience and insights for your logistics operations, you can connect with him on LinkedIn: https...2023-06-0245 minBetween Data and RiskE041: More than just a data gatekeeper? - with Ken Ponder, Viskase CIOIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur Guja and Marian Siwiak welcome a distinguished guest, Ken Ponder, CIO of Viskase Companies Inc. A seasoned IT executive with over 38 years of experience, Ken brings invaluable insight into the often misunderstood world of data utilization in business.2023-05-3048 minBetween Data and RiskE041: More than just a data gatekeeper? - with Ken Ponder, Viskase CIOIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur Guja and Marian Siwiak welcome a distinguished guest, Ken Ponder, CIO of Viskase Companies Inc. A seasoned IT executive with over 38 years of experience, Ken brings invaluable insight into the often misunderstood world of data utilization in business.2023-05-3048 min
Between Data & RiskE041: More than just a data gatekeeper? - with Ken Ponder, Viskase CIOIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur Guja and Marian Siwiak welcome a distinguished guest, Ken Ponder, CIO of Viskase Companies Inc.
A seasoned IT executive with over 38 years of experience, Ken brings invaluable insight into the often misunderstood world of data utilization in business.
Throughout the conversation, Ken uncovers common misconceptions surrounding data availability and usage, emphasizing that not all data is readily available or applicable in all situations. He shares candid experiences from his vast career, highlighting the challenges of managing expectations about data access and the c...2023-05-2648 minBetween Data and RiskE040: Purdue DIAL Ventures - startup venture done right, with Allan GrayIn the latest episode of "Between Data and Risk", hosts Artur and Marian sit down with Allan Gray, Executive Director of Purdue DIAL Ventures. With a primary focus on enhancing digital innovation in the food and agriculture industries, Allan brings a wealth of knowledge and insights on how to create startups from scratch.2023-05-1953 minBetween Data and RiskE040: Purdue DIAL Ventures - startup venture done right, with Allan GrayIn the latest episode of "Between Data and Risk", hosts Artur and Marian sit down with Allan Gray, Executive Director of Purdue DIAL Ventures. With a primary focus on enhancing digital innovation in the food and agriculture industries, Allan brings a wealth of knowledge and insights on how to create startups from scratch.2023-05-1953 min
Between Data & RiskE040: Purdue DIAL Ventures - startup venture done right, with Allan GrayIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", hosts Artur and Marian sit down with Allan Gray, Executive Director of Purdue DIAL Ventures. With a primary focus on enhancing digital innovation in the food and agriculture industries, Allan brings a wealth of knowledge and insights on how to create startups from scratch.
DIAL Ventures, a venture studio at Purdue University, has developed a unique approach to startup creation. In this episode, Allan walks us through their transformative methodology. The process begins with hiring smart individuals, dubbed 'fellows', who are then tasked with engaging wi...2023-05-1953 minBetween Data and RiskE039: The food industry, and the food-related chemical manufacturing, with Keith WolfIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the processes, innovation, and risk related to the food industry and food-related chemical manufacturing, with their guest, Keith Wolf, Executive Director at one of the global chemical producers.2023-05-1241 minBetween Data and RiskE039: The food industry, and the food-related chemical manufacturing, with Keith WolfIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the processes, innovation, and risk related to the food industry and food-related chemical manufacturing, with their guest, Keith Wolf, Executive Director at one of the global chemical producers.2023-05-1241 min
Between Data & RiskE039: The food industry, and the food-related chemical manufacturing, with Keith WolfIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the processes, innovation, and risk related to the food industry and food-related chemical manufacturing, with their guest, Keith Wolf, Executive Director at one of the global chemical producers.
Find out the reality behind the myths surrounding the chemical industry. Learn what are the most common misconceptions and what negative consequences they have on social perceptions.
Discover the connection between the chemical and food industries and what are the main risks associated with the chemical industry, especially in the...2023-05-1241 minBetween Data and RiskE038: Continuous education and improvement, with Paula De SantiagoIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss continuous improvement and learning, with their guest, Paula De Santiago, President and CEO of Borderland Partners, and former educator.2023-05-0555 minBetween Data and RiskE038: Continuous education and improvement, with Paula De SantiagoIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss continuous improvement and learning, with their guest, Paula De Santiago, President and CEO of Borderland Partners, and former educator.2023-05-0555 min
Between Data & RiskE038: Continuous education and improvement, with Paula De SantiagoIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss continuous improvement and learning, with their guest, Paula De Santiago, President and CEO of Borderland Partners, and former educator.
Find out how educators measure the effectiveness of their teaching and the performance of educational efforts, and how businesses can learn from this to improve their own performance management practice. Learn about the latest trends that could be transferred to businesses to measure the effectiveness of business processes. Discover the true definition of the effectiveness or success of educational efforts, what should...2023-05-0555 minBetween Data and RiskE037: Logistics management and automation, with Joseph SherryIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about logistics management and innovative ways to automate a lot of the mechanical processes, with their guest, Joseph Sherry, Director of Operations at Caljan, a global force in developing highly engineered logistics automation solutions.2023-04-2856 minBetween Data and RiskE037: Logistics management and automation, with Joseph SherryIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about logistics management and innovative ways to automate a lot of the mechanical processes, with their guest, Joseph Sherry, Director of Operations at Caljan, a global force in developing highly engineered logistics automation solutions.2023-04-2856 min
Between Data & RiskE037: Logistics management and automation, with Joseph SherryIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about logistics management and innovative ways to automate a lot of the mechanical processes, with their guest, Joseph Sherry, Director of Operations at Caljan, a global force in developing highly engineered logistics automation solutions.
Find out how logistics is managed, how most processes are fully automated, and where human interaction is still required, and why. Learn about the complexity behind sending the right package to the right client on time, and how innovation can help make these processes even faster...2023-04-2856 minBetween Data and RiskE036: Photovoltaics, with Jeff EllisIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about energy from photovoltaics, with their guest, Jeff Ellis, Director of Operations at Sunnova New Homes, who will describe the technology, the operations behind installing it, the economics of it, and the current and future trends.2023-04-2151 minBetween Data and RiskE036: Photovoltaics, with Jeff EllisIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about energy from photovoltaics, with their guest, Jeff Ellis, Director of Operations at Sunnova New Homes, who will describe the technology, the operations behind installing it, the economics of it, and the current and future trends.2023-04-2151 min
Between Data & RiskE036: Photovoltaics, with Jeff EllisIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about energy from photovoltaics, with their guest, Jeff Ellis, Director of Operations at Sunnova New Homes, who will describe the technology, the operations behind installing it, the economics of it, and the current and future trends.
Find out about the state of the PV market in the US, and how people are viewing PV as an investment, as their duty to the planet, or, sometimes, as a necessary evil?
Discover what operations are required for putting PV...2023-04-2151 minBetween Data and RiskE035: Telecommunications infrastructure for business, with Mike GavinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about telecommunication infrastructure, which all modern businesses rely on, but most people rarely think about. To demystify this ubiquitous yet so important resource, they’ve invited Mike Gavin, former Senior Director, who worked for such companies as Samsung and Verizon.2023-04-1444 minBetween Data and RiskE035: Telecommunications infrastructure for business, with Mike GavinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about telecommunication infrastructure, which all modern businesses rely on, but most people rarely think about. To demystify this ubiquitous yet so important resource, they’ve invited Mike Gavin, former Senior Director, who worked for such companies as Samsung and Verizon.2023-04-1444 min
Between Data & RiskE035: Telecommunications infrastructure for business, with Mike GavinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about telecommunication infrastructure, which all modern businesses rely on, but most people rarely think about. To demystify this ubiquitous yet so important resource, they’ve invited Mike Gavin, former Senior Director, who worked for such companies as Samsung and Verizon.
Find out what main components our telecoms networks consist of, how the introduction of 5G is going, and what it has changed for businesses (and for remains the same).
Also, hear about the future potential an...2023-04-1444 minBetween Data and RiskE034: Continuous Improvement in Sales Processes, with Craig J. GarnerIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about achieving a sustained Continuous Improvement Culture, looking specifically at Sales. Their guest is Craig J. Garner, Director of Operational Excellence at Ivoclar.2023-04-0752 min
Between Data & RiskE034: Continuous Improvement in Sales Processes, with Craig J. GarnerIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about achieving a sustained Continuous Improvement Culture, looking specifically at Sales. Their guest is Craig J. Garner, Director of Operational Excellence at Ivoclar.
Find out what continuous improvement looks like in practice and how this concept, which originated in the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, can be applied across organizations, looking at Sales as one specific example. We'll also discuss the pitfalls to avoid if you don't want continuous improvement to become an excuse for no improvement.
2023-04-0752 minBetween Data and RiskE033: Employee onboarding, with Robert RaineIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about processes related to employee onboarding. To take a concrete example, they discuss this in the context of the hospitality sector with their guest, Robert Raine, Human Resources Executive, Director of Ohana at Ono Hawaiian BBQ.2023-03-3148 minBetween Data and RiskE032: Building a business vision, with James E. Miller, IIIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss a business vision and how to build, communicate and implement it. Their guest is James E. Miller, II, founder and CEO of Vision Investment Group.2023-03-2448 minBetween Data and RiskE031: Private Equity investments in the lower-middle and middle market, with Joe MacIsaacThis is a short excerpt from "Between Data and Risk" episode, in which Artur and Marian discuss the specifics of how Private Equity firms see and operate in the middle and lower-middle market, and what differentiates companies in this segment from larger corporations. Their guest is Joe MacIsaac, Operating Partner at WoodLake Group, a private investment firm focusing on this sector.2023-03-1754 minBetween Data and RiskE030: Change management, with Stephen Burrows, CBEIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the importance of change management, how to introduce changes to business with maximum effectiveness and minimum disruption, and how to make them stick. Their guest is Stephen Burrows, CBE, CEO of B2Burrows.2023-03-1053 minBetween Data and RiskE029: How to become data-driven, with Liz HendersonIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about how organizations and teams can become data-driven and what various data strategies mean in practice vs. the theory marketed to businesses. Their guest is Liz Henderson, the Data Queen, an accomplished senior data leader with over 20 years of experience in the industry.2023-03-0346 minBetween Data and RiskE028: Deriving business insights and value from your data, with Thom Ives, PhDIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about how data available to a business organization needs to be turned into an actionable insight before it can be used to drive value. Their guest is Dr. Thom Ives, Sr. Data Scientist at Echo Global Logistics.2023-02-241h 01Between Data and RiskE027: Combining executive and consultancy experiencesIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian interview their guest, Marcelino De Santiago, COO and President of Hope Global, and co-founder of Borderland Partners LLC. By combining his experience as a senior manager and consultant, Marcelino presents an interesting perspective on both the manufacturing business and the reality of consulting for other firms.2023-02-1741 minBetween Data and RiskE026: The practicalities of the franchise business model, with Bob VolpeIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss how franchise businesses operate. Their guest is Bob Volpe, Managing Partner at Volpe Consulting & Accounting Services.2023-02-1031 minBetween Data and RiskE025: End-to-end startup support in the integrated incubator, with Mandar JoshiIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the concept of integrated business incubators and how they support startup development. Their guest is Mandar Joshi, angel investor, media producer, executive chairman of M Strategy Global, and partner in VentureCatalysts, Asia’s largest integrated incubator.2023-02-031h 03Between Data and RiskE024: Effective journey to Data Strategy, with Samir SharmaIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss how a business should approach data transformation. Their guest is Samir Sharma, CEO of Datazuum.2023-01-271h 00Between Data and RiskE023: Digital Strategy for an analogue business, with Marcus KoehnleinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss how a digital strategy can and should be applied to a traditional (non-Internet bases) business. Their guest is Marcus Koehnlein, Head of Digital Business at United Grinding Group.2023-01-2057 min
Between Data and RiskE022: Building business value in metaverse, with Nicolas BabinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss how value is created in metaverse and how businesses can benefit from building a metaverse strategy. Their guest is Nicolas Babin, business strategist, serial entrepreneur & executive with global experience.2023-01-1357 minBetween Data and RiskE021: Explainable and interpretable AI, with Serj MasisIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk" Artur and Marian discuss explainable and interpretable AI, and how to make AI and Machine Learning more applicable and approachable for businesses, especially in regulated environments, where a black-box approach just won't cut it. Their guest is Serj Masis, Data Scientist in agriculture with a background in entrepreneurship and web/app development, and the author of the book "2023-01-0659 min
Between Data and RiskE020: Developing data communities, with Ravit JainIn this "Between Data and Risk" episode, Artur and Marian discuss Data Communities, their function, how they are built, and how they can benefit organizations in extracting value from their data. Their guest is Ravit Jain, Head Data Community Evangelist at AtScale, Founder & Host of "The Ravit Show".2022-12-1659 minBetween Data and RiskE019: Building data strategies, with Harish KumarIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss Data Strategies, their elements, and how they should be constructed and executed. Their guest is Harish Kumar, Data and IT Strategist, Chief Information Officer at Advanced Inhalation Rituals, and former Global Data Science Director at Reckitt.2022-12-0954 minBetween Data and RiskE018: Innovation Labs, with Richard TurrinIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk" episode, Artur and Marian discuss Innovation Labs with Richard Turrin, author of international bestsellers "Cashless: China's Digital Currency Revolution." and “Innovation Lab Excellence”.2022-12-0258 minBetween Data and RiskE017: Managing remote teams with Aldi AgajIn this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss how remote teams are brought together and how to lead them toward a common goal despite geographical dispersion, and cultural and psychological differences. Aldi Agaj, CEO and founder of AAK Telescience describes how he has built and effectively managed a company hiring over 600 people from 18 countries.2022-11-251h 02Between Data and RiskE016: Scaling and breakthrough with Ross YoungsIn this episode, Artur and Marian discuss what is required for scaling technologies and how to achieve breakthroughs. To give a practical example, they interview Ross Youngs, CEO and founder of Biosortia, who describes his company's scaling and breakthrough in the field of microbiome harvesting.2022-11-181h 03
Between Data and RiskE015: About "Data Mesh in Action" with Dr. Marian SiwiakIn this episode, we talk about "Data Mesh in Action", the first practical handbook for implementation of this socio-technological paradigm. The book, published by Manning, was co-authored by your friendly neighborhood data guy, Dr. Marian Siwiak.2022-11-1157 minBetween Data and RiskE014: Role of structured processes in business, with Jaime JayFeaturing, as a guest, Jaime Jay, CEO of Bottleneck Distant Assistants, author of "Quit Repeating Yourself: How Today's Leaders Are Using Systems and Processes to Grow Their Business the Right Way'", with whom we discuss systems, processes, and workflows with the passion of people who sincerely believe that these are the core components of success in business.2022-11-071h 05Between Data and RiskE013: Applications and limitations of AI and ML with Dr. Sue TripathiFeaturing, as a guest, Dr. Sue Tripathi, Managing Director, Global GTM Lead, Data, AI, Cloud Technology at Accenture. Together, we discuss the applications and limitations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, starting with the question "What do we actually mean by AI?"2022-10-271h 04Between Data and RiskE012: Universality and limitations of agile methods and mindsetFind out how the principles of Agile can be interpreted for business processes.
Some of them are directly applicable (serving the customer), while others may need to be adapted slightly (e.g. self-organizing teams).
Also, check out Collaboration Superpowers Podcast with Lisette Sutherland. We especially recommend Ep. 308, discussing psychological safety in virtual teams with Stephan Wiedner.
For a broader view of Agile, go to Agile Uprising podcast and website, where you'll find a purpose-built network that focuses on the advancement of the agile mindset and global professional networking between leading agilists.
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If y...2022-10-2358 minBetween Data and RiskE011: Difference between education and knowledge transfer with Dr. Susan TafferFeaturing, as a guest, Dr. Susan Taffer, University Professor with Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, business and social entrepreneur, president of the innovative EdTech College for World Connection, and the principal founder of World Connections Foundation.
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