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Silicon Heartland Sessions🎙️Episode 36: Never Get Comfortable - Srini Koushik’s Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders🎙️Episode 36: Never Get Comfortable - Srini Koushik’s Advice for Aspiring Tech LeadersWhat does it really take to grow as a leader in today’s fast-changing world of technology? For Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, the answer is clear: never get comfortable.In Episode 36 of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini shares his personal playbook for leadership and growth. He explains why discomfort drives progress, how reinvention keeps you relevant, and why humility and curiosity are the most important traits for any aspiring leader.Whether you’re early in your career or stepping into a bigger leadership...
2025-08-2418 minSilicon Heartland Sessions🎙️ Episode 35: AI and Ethics - Why Srini Trusts the Tech, Not Always the People🎙️ Episode 35: AI and Ethics - Why Srini Trusts the Tech, Not Always the PeopleArtificial intelligence is transforming our world - but are we thinking enough about the consequences?In Episode 35 of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, shares a candid and thought-provoking take on the ethical challenges of AI. From the environmental cost of generative AI to the human values that should guide innovation, Srini explores the question: “Just because we can—should we?”This conversation is a must-listen for anyone...
2025-08-1524 min
AM Best Audio PodcastRackspace Tech’s Koushik: Insurers Shift AI From Back Office to Strategic DriverSrini Koushik, president, AI and sustainability, Rackspace Technology, discusses AI’s impact on insurance through enhanced service, efficiency and ethical use in a shifting regulatory landscape.
2025-08-1422 min
AM Best AudioRackspace Tech’s Koushik: Insurers Shift AI From Back Office to Strategic DriverSrini Koushik, president, AI and sustainability, Rackspace Technology, discusses AI’s impact on insurance through enhanced service, efficiency and ethical use in a shifting regulatory landscape.
2025-08-1422 minSilicon Heartland Sessions🎙️ Episode 34: Bold Decisions, Big Impact - Srini Koushik on Leadership Under Pressure🎙️ Episode 34: Bold Decisions, Big Impact - Srini Koushik on Leadership Under PressureIn this episode, we’re joined by Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, who takes us inside the mind of a leader in high-stakes environments.You’ll hear about the moment he said no to a CEO’s request, the leadership lessons he learned from Steve Jobs, and why he believes hiring someone who’s never failed is a red flag. If you’re in a position where you’re expected to lead through ambiguity...
2025-08-0823 minSilicon Heartland Sessions🎙️ Episode 33: From Curiosity to CTO – Srini Koushik’s 39-Year Journey in Tech🎙️ Episode 33: From Curiosity to CTO - Srini Koushik’s 39-Year Journey in TechHow do you stay relevant in an industry that reinvents itself every few years? For Srini Koushik, President AI and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, the answer is simple: Never stop learning.In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini takes us through his 39-year career - from his early days as a developer at IBM to leading global technology and sustainability efforts. Along the way, he shares why curiosity is the ultimate career superpower, how he’s embraced reinvention (including picking up guitar at...
2025-08-0123 minSilicon Heartland SessionsSilicon Heartland Sessions #12 - Reflecting on 2024🎙️ Episode 12: Reflecting on 2024 and a Preview of What’s Ahead!
Kick off the new year with a special Silicon Heartland Sessions episode celebrating the incredible conversations we had in 2024! This episode brings together highlights from visionary leaders like Ben Blanquera, Srini Koushik, Rehgan Bleile, Bart Murphy, Cindy Leavitt, and many others. Hear their perspectives on innovation, resilience, leadership, and the future of technology.
🌟 What to Expect:
Inspiring Lessons: Learn how these leaders have navigated challenges, embraced failure, and driven meaningful impact.
Key Insights: From AI strategies to responsible innovation, community building to bold decision-making—this episode captures the essence of leadershi...
2025-01-0329 minSilicon Heartland SessionsSilicon Heartland Sessions #9 - Giving ThanksEpisode 9: Thanksgiving Reflections – Gratitude, Leadership, and Giving Back
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we pause to reflect on the incredible conversations we’ve shared with our inspiring guests and the lessons they’ve brought to the Silicon Heartland community. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, and this episode celebrates the spirit of giving back and collaboration that drives our technology community forward.
Highlights include:
Ben Blanquera: On the power of collaboration - “By yourself, you can go fast; with others, you can go far.”
Srini Koushik: On empathetic leadership - “Winning hearts and minds is the foundati...
2024-11-2806 minSilicon Heartland SessionsSilicon Heartland Sessions #2 - Srini KoushikEpisode 2: AI, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning with Srini Koushik
In this 90-minute episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini Koushik, President of AI and Sustainability at Rackspace, shares his profound insights on AI’s integration into business processes, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of learning. Srini emphasizes that AI—even with its challenges—is “good enough” to be embedded in today’s business operations and can offer transformative value.
Srini also delves into his life philosophy, quoting: “Live like you're going to die tomorrow, learn like you're going to live forever,” and...
2024-10-181h 24
Real AI. Now.Responsible and Sustainable AI (with Paulo Nunes & Srini Koushik)We’re going to talk about a few crucial yet often overlooked AI topics: Responsible and Sustainable AI. And to make sure we do it properly, Paulo Nunes (CEO at Two Impulse) invited Srini Koushik (President AI and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology), who is the perfect guest to help us take the bar as high as humanly possible.
Srini is a renowned technology leader with a deep expertise in AI and digital transformation. He has held roles like CIO, CTO, and Senior Vice President at global companies, driving innovation and efficiency through AI and cloud computing. Known fo...
2024-08-061h 07
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsSustainability, AI, and Growth in IT Services: Insights from Rackspace President Srini KoushikSrini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace, discusses the changing landscape of sustainability and AI in the IT services market. Srini highlights the importance of incorporating sustainability into services in a more holistic manner, considering factors such as climate change, income inequality, and equitable AI implementation. He emphasizes the need for conscious consumer choices and selecting vendors who prioritize sustainability in their operations.The conversation shifts to AI, with Srini outlining Rackspace's approach to responsible AI implementation through the Foundry for AI initiative. He stresses the importance of AI being symbiotic with human beings, secure...
2024-07-2822 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsQuality Assurance in Software: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident with Ryan MorrisDave Sobel and channel expert Ryan Morris discuss the aftermath of the CrowdStrike incident and the importance of focusing on software quality in the tech industry. They emphasize the need for technology vendors to prioritize reliability, stability, security, and manageability in their products to prevent future outages and vulnerabilities. The conversation highlights the role of MSPs and channel companies in ensuring that the technology they offer is reliable and professionally supported, ultimately benefiting both the vendors and the end-users. Ryan Morris emphasizes the importance of channel partners choosing vendors based on the quality and reliability of their p...
2024-07-2743 min
Tech Talks DailyNavigating the Generative AI Revolution: A Deep Dive with RackspaceIn a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, have you ever wondered how generative AI is not just reshaping the tech landscape but also becoming a pivotal ally in sustainability efforts? Today, I am speaking with Srini Koushik, President of AI and Sustainability, Global Head of Foundry for AI at Rackspace (FAIR). With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in the tech industry, Srini brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into the transformative power of generative AI. As we delve into our conversation, Srini explores the innovative ways organizations are leveraging AI t...
2024-04-0950 min
CIO Exchange PodcastReflecting on AI and a Special AnnouncementProgress in AI technology has moved faster than our ability to leverage it for the many ways in which it can create value. In this episode, Yadin looks back on the past CIO Exchange episodes focused on AI, and shares a special announcement. ---------Timestamps:(01:04) Paul Roetzer(01:50) Trevor Schulze(03:03) Tim Crawford(03:51) Peter Shen (04:30) Jeff Boudier (05:17) Suhail Nimji (06:07) Missy Young (07:19) Srini Koushik--------Links:The AI Edge Podcast for Enterprise MarketingYadin Porte...
2024-02-1409 minCIO Exchange PodcastWhat Makes a Sustainable Business? with Srini Koushik, President Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspacehat does it mean to be a truly sustainable business? What factors should be included in the definition of 'sustainability'? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Srini Koushik, President of Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspace. The two discuss the 'Three E’s' of sustainability that should be top of mind for tech leaders and delve into examples of how this framework applies to recent technologies. They specifically dissect the sustainable use of AI and explore the various considerations regarding how to employ it."---------Key Quotes:“As technologists, we live and operate in a...
2023-12-1337 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Seize the Lead over AI's Speed - Rackspace CTO, Srini KoushikDraw inspiration from Srini Koushik, CTO of Rackspace, who shares the special trait that stands out as the key to being a successful AI leader. AI is transforming our world at a rapid pace, yet too many leaders are missing the vital leadership characteristics to lead in this dynamic environment.With over 36 years of experience in the tech world including executive roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Nationwide, Magellan, and IBM, it’s been instrumental to his success and he’s fostered it in thousands of his employees.Srini is also the Founder and Globa...
2023-07-2639 min
Tech TalksAs technology change speeds up, how do we protect people from it's impact?On today's podcast we're exploring the American-Midwest with Rackspace's CTO Srini Koushik.
Srini is advocating for the 'Silicon Heartland' of the USA, a region on the rise with more than half-an-eye on it's less affluent neighbours. As technology impacts work and society, we ask what steps we need to take to make sure jobs, security and futures are well looked after. Do technology companies have a duty of care?
2023-07-0427 minTech TalksAs technology change speeds up, how do we protect people from it's impact?On today's podcast we're exploring the American-Midwest with Rackspace's CTO Srini Koushik.
Srini is advocating for the 'Silicon Heartland' of the USA, a region on the rise with more than half-an-eye on it's less affluent neighbours. As technology impacts work and society, we ask what steps we need to take to make sure jobs, security and futures are well looked after. Do technology companies have a duty of care?
2023-07-0427 min
Cloud TalkEpisode 108: New Rackspace Technology CTO talks innovation and lessons learnedNew Rackspace Technology CTO, Srini Koushik, shares insights he’s learned from his 30-year career leading technology innovation at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 100.Special Guest: Srini Koushik.
2022-03-2848 minCloud TalkEpisode 106: Building Tech Culture at Rackspace TechnologyJoin our new EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Srini Koushik, alongside our host, Jeff DeVerter, on #RackspaceLive to take a deep dive into building tech culture at Rackspace Technology and the latest and greatest trends in the industry!
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2022-03-2328 min