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Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

Making Data Simple Making Data Simple

    • Business
    • 4.3 • 76 Ratings

Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

    Tech Meets Mind: CPO at Phrasee Toby Coulthard on Bridging Human Psychology with AI in Marketing

    Tech Meets Mind: CPO at Phrasee Toby Coulthard on Bridging Human Psychology with AI in Marketing

    Toby Coulthard, CPO at Phrasee talks to Marketing Tech as the interface between human psychology and technology.  Phrasee is a marketing platform that leverages generative AI for natural language generation, optimizing content at scale for enterprise clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Currys, and more. 01:21 Meet Toby Coulthard05:46 MarTech06:43 Chief Product Officer at Phrasee10:02 LLMs in MarTech10:56 Tools at Phrasee12:21 Client References 17:00 The Marketing Journey 20:50 What Model Then???22:22 "Winning a Campaign"29:54 Phrasee Differentiation32:43 Marketing of the Future39:29 For Fun LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toocou/ Website: https://phrasee.co/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 40 min
    Reskilling Impact and the Mindful Response for a Better World with Estela Zuheros

    Reskilling Impact and the Mindful Response for a Better World with Estela Zuheros

    When I need to re-center and remind myself to stay grounded and that growth is accessible to all of us (that's the reskill part) I'm reminded of this episode.  The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM.  Come for social responsibility in reskilling the world, stay for lessons in being mindful and being kind to yourself. ·       02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros  ·       05:21 Your personal why? ·       07:16 Reskilling ·       11:41 The skills problem to solve ·       18:44 Measuring success ·       20:07 Primary areas of reskilling 23:02 Program selection criteria ·       26:31 The Mindful Response ·       37:30 Avoiding burnout LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuheros Website: https://estelaquesadazuheros.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.   Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 45 min
    "The Brain Behind IBM's WatsonX: Ruchir Puri Unveils the Secrets of Artificial Intelligence - Dare to Ask!" #MakingDataSimple #AIUnleashedWithRuchirPuri

    "The Brain Behind IBM's WatsonX: Ruchir Puri Unveils the Secrets of Artificial Intelligence - Dare to Ask!" #MakingDataSimple #AIUnleashedWithRuchirPuri

    The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology.  AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx Welcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've always been curious about but hesitant to ask. From hallucinations to WatsonX, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, as well as Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology, shares his expertise and insights, unraveling the complexities and potential of AI. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its impact on our lives. Prepare to have your questions answered and be amazed by the wonders of AI. 02:17 Meet Ruchir Puri the "Maker"09:24 A day in the life 14:22 The AI hype 24:21 Why now?27:36 The AI triangle35:57 Why IBM 40:58 Deciding factors43:57 Is bigger better?47:59 Hallucinations 49:53 watsonx52:33 Who are you betting on?54:23 First steps LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruchir-puri-b117021a Website: https://www.ibm.com/watsonx Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 57 min
    It's March Madness so we are revisiting a favorite topic with Nancy Hensley, founding member and advisor of Mercury/13 {Replay}

    It's March Madness so we are revisiting a favorite topic with Nancy Hensley, founding member and advisor of Mercury/13 {Replay}

    This is one of my favorite episodes with Nancy Hensley, when she was CMO at Stats Perform.  I've got to get back to my bracket! Money Ball is back! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, gives us the latest on data analytics in sports. If you like sports don't listen unless you have time to be entertained.   Show Notes   ·      04:09 What does Money Ball look like now? ·      07:30 Mrs Chicago's personal update ·      08:40 Fan website: The Analyst ·      11:16 Stats Perform for the rest of us ·      17:25 Sports tech competitors ·      18:34 Monetizing data. $115M for NFL data! What? ·      27:44 Broadcaster and Pressbox Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/   Website: https://statsperform.com/   Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.   Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 33 min
    The Maverick CEO: Don Finley's Unconventional Approach to Product Development and AI

    The Maverick CEO: Don Finley's Unconventional Approach to Product Development and AI

    More AI with Don Finley, Founder of FINdustres, a leading product development agency. Don talks about fusing science, art, and technology into one.  Not your conventional CEO. 01:30 Meet Don Finley03:50 The Midlife Crisis06:36 FINdustries07:02 Kilimanjaro Break09:40 Work/Life Integration10:30 Client Profiles12:00 FINdustries Differentiation13:43 The 2-min Pitch14:58 Science, Art, plus Technology16:34 Good to Great18:18 Predominate Use Cases20:06 When to Seek Help22:20 The Role of the Developer26:37 AI Risks28:17 Big Bets31:22 Methodology and Scale34:41 Top Learnings36:23 The Next Kilimanjaro  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dfinley Website: https://findustries.co/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 40 min
    Live Impromptu Show! Several topics: AI, shorting NVIDIA stock, and partners. At the IBM Canada Partner event.

    Live Impromptu Show! Several topics: AI, shorting NVIDIA stock, and partners. At the IBM Canada Partner event.

    A live, impromptu podcast with Kevin Nugent, Data & AI Global Partner Sales @ IBM with the IBM partner community in Toronto.  A quick and fun discussion on the state of AI in the industry.01:04 Kansas City Chiefs01:93 Meet Kevin Nugent02:25 Shorting Nvidia 03:25 State of the AI Business 05:520 What is watsonx07:22 IBM's Differentiation 08:39 Again, Why IBM?14:13 Making Money with AI 16:37 AI Skills20:06 Go IBM Partners! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinrnugent Website: https://www.ibm.com/partnerplus Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
76 Ratings

76 Ratings

cmc560 ,

Learn a lot

Really enjoy Al and his guests. Wide variety of topics and I also love the lightning round. My only suggestion for improvement would be the music. Especially the exit portion. It’s way too long and loud and Annoying. Otherwise it is a great podcast. Thanks

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Really Does Make it Simple -- and Engaging

Al is a pro who knows how to make his guests shine and to make technical topics accessible to everyone across the entire technical spectrum. He covers a wide range of topics and brings out practical insights you can use. I just had the pleasure of being interviewed by him and it was a blast.

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Awesome Podcast

This is an EXCELLENT podcast. Give it a listen!

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