• Counterintuitive thinking, the chief context officer and creating space with Eduard de Vries Sands
    Aug 25 2025

    Introduction This week I’m joined by Eduard de Vries Sands, the CIO at EVERSANA. We discuss Eduard’s perspective on the changing CIO role and how it includes serving as the chief context officer. Eduard discusses how he leverages a product……

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    28 mins
  • How life as an inverted tree leads to technology optimism with Gaurav Singal
    Aug 18 2025

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by Gaurav Singal, the Chief Technology Officer at Cantaloupe and formerly the EVP and CIO at the Georgia Lottery. In our discussion, Gaurav shares how his upbringing led to viewing life as an inverted tree.……

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    22 mins
  • The importance of people and how not to be a mushroom with Cindy Stoddard
    Aug 5 2025

    Introduction This week I’m joined by Cindy Stoddard who is the SVP and Chief Information Officer at Adobe. We discuss the changes for CIOs in the era of AI along with how the sins of our past will haunt us……

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    26 mins
  • Shaping the Future of CIOs Through a Business-Centric Approach with David Costar
    Sep 25 2023

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by David Costar who is the Chief Information Officer at Wolfspeed. Coming from a non-IT background, David provides a thought-provoking perspective of the CIO role and how businesses need to rethink how they view IT……

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    31 mins
  • Exploring the Impact of Remote Work and Industry 4.0 with Martin Davis
    Sep 18 2023

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by Martin Davis, the managing partner at Dunelm Associates and former CIO for multiple companies. In our discussion, Martin shares his perspective on Industry 4.0 and changes during the pandemic. We discuss the role of……

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    24 mins
  • Navigating the Evolving Intersection of Technology and Trust with Ashwin Rangan
    Sep 11 2023

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by Ashwin Rangan, the SVP of Engineering and Chief Information Officer at ICANN. In our conversation, Ashwin takes a philosophical view of technology that has changed over the course of the pandemic. He shares his……

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    29 mins
  • Creating value where people and tech intersect with Sharon Mandell
    May 24 2021

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by Sharon Mandell, the Chief Information Officer for Juniper. In our discussion, Sharon shares her perspective on how business is changing and how the role of IT is changing alongside of it. She discusses how……

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    21 mins
  • Navigating the complexities of privacy with Jason Sarfati
    May 17 2021

    Introduction: This week I’m joined by Jason Sarfati, the Chief Privacy Officer and VP of Legal at Gravy Analytics. In our discussion, Jason outlines his perspective on how executives should navigate the complexities of privacy. He discusses the two guardrails……

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    28 mins