51 - The Role of Leadership in Fostering a Data-Driven Decision-Making Culture
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Rajan Sethuraman, CEO of LatentView Analytics. Rajan shares his career journey and insights on building data-driven organizations, emphasizing the need to align analytics with business goals and KPIs. The conversation covers the cultural and leadership factors behind successful analytics adoption, the impact of AI on HR and jobs, and the importance of robust data infrastructure. Rajan discusses the rise of generative AI and agent technologies, offering practical advice for organizations at any stage of their analytics journey and highlighting the value of hands-on leadership in AI adoption.
49 - AI as Your New Best Friend: How to Leverage Technology Without Losing Your Mind
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Danny Nathan, Founder and CEO of Apollo 21, about innovation, product development, and the evolving impact of AI. Danny shares insights from his 20+ years in tech, discussing the challenges of balancing efficiency with experimentation, the importance of company culture, and the need for ongoing customer engagement. They explore strategies for achieving product-market fit, the realities versus hype of AI, and the future of user interfaces. Danny also explains the story behind Apollo 21’s name and emphasizes embracing failure as a key part of the innovation process.
4 - Why Data Literacy is the Secret Sauce for Modern Business Leaders
In this episode of the Data Driven Leadership Podcast, Dean speaks with Pete Sacco, CEO of Inspira IT, about his journey from electrical engineering to leading a company specializing in data centers and IT services. Pete discusses the challenges CEOs face in becoming data-driven, emphasizing issues like data quality, accessibility, and literacy. He highlights the transformative potential of AI and the importance of having a clear AI strategy.
3 - Building Trust in AI: How Transparency Can Enhance Your Data Strategy
In this episode of the Data Driven AI podcast, host Dean converses with John, a veteran in asset management, and Bethany, an operations and strategic planning expert. They explore the journey to becoming data-driven in business, emphasizing the importance of data in decision-making and the challenges of change management.
