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Introducing Chain of Thought, the podcast for software engineers and leaders that demystifies artificial intelligence. Join us each week as we tell the stories of the people building the AI revolution, unravel actionable strategies and share practical techniques for building effective GenerativeAI applications.
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The Executive Insights podcast, brought to you by AWS (Amazon Web Services), features peer-to-peer conversations between business executives on innovating for growth, building resiliency, and shaping the future of their organizations. Learn more at AWS Executive Insights and follow us on LinkedIn. For video versions of these and other conversations, subscribe to our YouTube playlist.
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EA Rockett, VP Legal at Adobe and "legal CTO," discusses how to effectively implement generative AI within organizations through a structured yet enabling approach. Rockett shares Adobe's six-dimensional framework (A through F) for evaluating AI use cases, which helps teams think through everything from the technology and data inputs to the intende…
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Is the prevailing approach to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) missing a crucial step – deep, focused specialization? For the first time since co-founding Poolside, CEO Jason Warner & CTO Eiso Kant reunite on a podcast articulating their distinct vision for AI's future with our host, Conor Bronsdon. Poolside has intentionally diverged from gen…
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Ever wonder how AWS protects the data of millions of customers while staying ahead of evolving security threats? Get a peek behind the curtain as AWS CISO Chris Betz discusses threat intelligence tools and cloud security at scale. In this candid conversation, AWS Enterprise Strategist Clarke Rodgers sits down with Betz to discuss AWS's philosophy o…
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How is AI transforming professional soccer? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak and Hendrik Weber, SVP of Sports-Technology Innovation at Bundesliga (DFL), for an inside look at how Germany's premier football league is revolutionizing the fan experience through real-time data analytics. Weber discusses how the DFL collects and uses real-…
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The AI landscape often pulls us between the allure of cutting-edge models and the quiet necessity of foundational work—yet how do these extremes actually connect to deliver value? Join Conor Bronsdon as he welcomes Denny Lee, a self-proclaimed "data nerd" and Product Management Director, Developer Relations at Dataricks, to unpack this very spectru…
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Agentic AI exploded in 2025, but how do businesses move beyond prototypes to deploy reliable, valuable agents at scale? Join host Conor Bronsdon and Lyzr AI CEO Siva Surendira as they discuss the complexities of building and managing AI agents for enterprises. Siva shares his journey creating Lyzr, focusing on making powerful agent frameworks acces…
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Ruth Buscombe, a leading Formula 1 strategist, takes us behind the scenes of high-stakes racing strategy and leadership. She shares valuable lessons about data-driven decision making, the importance of clear communication in large teams, and how handling failure and pressure are crucial elements of success in both motorsport and business.…
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In this Executive Insights podcast episode, FT Group CEO John Ridding discusses how he led the organization's successful digital transformation while maintaining its journalistic integrity, pioneering the digital subscription model and leveraging new technologies like AI, all while ensuring the FT's culture and values remain strong through clear pr…
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Are we on the verge of removing all language barriers with AI? Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, joins host Conor Bronsdon to tackle this question, discussing the evolution from rule-based NLP to today's powerful LLMs. Together, they confront the persistent challenges that stand in the way, like the English-centric nature of AI, domain-specif…
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In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom sits down with Ron Keesing, Chief AI Officer at Leidos, a Fortune 300 company. As a newly minted CAIO, Ron aims to infuse AI into Leidos' strategy at every level, moving from centralized AI projects to a distributed model of excellence across the organization. Listen in as Ron shares insight…
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What if you could turn a requirement document into a full enterprise application in just minutes? Rodrigo Coutinho, co-founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems, joins hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atin Sanyal to explore this new reality of AI-driven development. Rodrigo shares insights from OutSystems' nearly 25-year journey, detailing their early a…
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In this episode, AWS’s Tom Godden sits down with Matt Fitzpatrick, former Senior Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and current CEO of Invisible Technologies. Drawing from his experience leading major enterprise AI initiatives, Fitzpatrick reveals why only 8% of AI models succeed and outlines practical strategies for scaling AI in your organiz…
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Generative AI dominates the conversation, but does it actually make it easier to build, lead, and sustain high-performing engineering teams? Host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb (.io), and the mind behind charity.wtf. Known for her sharp insights and unfiltered opinions, Charity kicks off the discussion…
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Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter and Kellogg School of Management professor, discusses value-based leadership through four key pillars: self-reflection, balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Drawing from his experience leading a $15 billion global organization, Kraemer emphasizes that leadership is 90% about people an…
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Building trustworthy, scalable AI isn't just about models; it's about navigating a complex ecosystem of tools and regulations. Join hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal as they explore these challenges with Dr. Maryam Ashoori, Head of Product for watsonx AI at IBM. To meet these challenges, Maryam explains how watsonx simplifies the AI stack, …
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In this episode, we're speaking with David Villaseca, Chief Digital Officer at Moeve, a global energy company based in Southern Europe. Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist, interviews David about Moeve's bold pivot to sustainable energy and reveals how Moeve's "Positive Motion" strategy, including divesting 70% of its oil assets, is driving b…
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In this episode of AWS Executive Insights Podcast, Tanuja Randery speaks with Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of OutSystems, about how his company created technology that decreases the cost of software changes. The conversation explores how OutSystems is adapting to the AI era, with Rosado sharing insights on how AI is compressing development timelin…
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What if everyone in your organization had equal information at all times? Would meetings even exist? This week, we dive into the concept of information symmetry with Manoj Agarwal, co-founder and president of DevRev. Manoj, along with hosts Conor Bronsdon and Yash Sheth, explores how DevRev is connecting data, personalizing schemas, and automating …
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In this episode, Brian Bohan, Director of Consulting Partner COE at AWS, sits down with Mahmoud Elmashni, Managing Partner at IBM Consulting, to explore how IBM is leveraging generative AI to transform client success. Mahmoud shares IBM's "Four P's" framework (People, Process, Partnerships, and Platform) and discusses how the company is training it…
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Is the agentic AI bubble about to burst? Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, questions whether the agent craze is overpromising potential and leading startups down a path of unsustainable expectations. Never one to shy away from a hot take, Kelly joins host Conor Bronsdon for a pragmatic look at AI, discussing the differences between …
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Aleksy Zayet, Chief Technology & Cloud Architect of PrivatBank, shares how Ukraine's largest bank completed a remarkable 43-day cloud migration amid the Russian invasion in 2022. Under missile attacks and with critical infrastructure being destroyed, PrivatBank's journey from on-premises to AWS cloud showcases an extraordinary story of resilience, …
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In this episode, Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, interviews Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, exploring the company’s deeply rooted security culture. Garman, who was also AWS’s first product manager, discusses how security has been "priority zero" since the company's inception. From upholding cloud security best practices to navigating …
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Imagine cutting your legacy code modernization timeline from years to months. It’s no longer science fiction and this week’s guest is here to tell us how. Rachelle Palmer, Director of Product Management at MongoDB, joins hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal, for a discussion on the groundbreaking ways AI is modernizing legacy applications. At …
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This week, we're sharing a special episode courtesy of 'Dev Interrupted.' Our co-host, Galileo CEO Vikram Chatterji, recently joined theDev Interrupted team for an engaging discussion on AI strategy. We were so impressed by the conversation that we wanted to share it with our audience, and they were kind enough to let us. We hope you enjoy it! From…
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Get the inside scoop on BMW Group's data and AI transformation journey in this discussion with Marco Görgmaier, VP of Enterprise Platforms, Data and AI. Listen in as AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak interviews Marco about how BMW Group is revolutionizing its operations through generative AI. From AI-powered quality control to customer serv…
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Hear from Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at PBS, as he discusses the transformation of public media for the streaming age. Drawing from his 20+ years of experience championing digital innovation in Hollywood, Rubenstein details PBS's evolution into a sophisticated digital platform delivering 400 million streams monthly. He high…
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In this episode, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute Dr. Najwa Aaraj shares her journey from Princeton researcher to leading one of the UAE's most innovative organizations, discussing her leadership principles and vision for technological advancement. She provides insights into TII's groundbreaking work in AI including the Falcon LLM, the import…
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Security leadership requires a holistic approach across physical and digital domains — and Amazon's diverse business portfolio presents unique challenges and opportunities in both realms. In this interview with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, we'll explore how Amazon implements security across AWS, amazon.com, Whole Foods, Prime Vid…
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In this episode, Edith Cooper, Amazon Board Member and former Goldman Sachs CHRO, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and human connection in the modern workplace. Cooper shares insights from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and as co-founder of Medley, a coaching organization. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining customer centric…
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Google’s strength in AI has often seemed to get lost in the midst of OpenAI announcements or DeepSeek fervor - yet Gemini 2.0 is more than good for many tasks; it’s the model to beat - and we have the research to back it up. This week, Logan Kilpatrick, senior product manager at Google DeepMind, joins us to discuss Gemini’s creation story, its emer…
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In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss str…
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This week, hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal discuss the fallout from DeepSeek's groundbreaking R1 model, its impact on the open-source AI landscape, and how its release will impact model development moving forward. They also discuss what effect (if any) export controls have had on AI innovation and whether we’re witnessing the rise of “Age…
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As DeepSeek so aptly demonstrated, AI doesn’t need to be closed source to be successful. This week, Rizel Scarlett, a Staff Developer Advocate at Block, joins Conor Bronsdon to discuss the intersections between AI, open source, and developer advocacy. Rizel shares her journey into the world of AI, her passion for empowering developers, and her work…
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Hear from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt, AWS CISO Chris Betz, and AWS VP, Security Assurance Sara Duffer for an insightful panel discussion about the evolution of security best practices in the modern era. Learn how emerging technologies are reshaping the risk landscape, how to prep for new compliance regulations, and how to enact the right governance s…
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In this fireside chat, Indra Nooyi, Amazon board member and former PepsiCo CEO, shares insights on leadership in the era of technological transformation. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and balancing detailed knowledge with big-picture thinking. Nooyi discusses the challenges of leading organizational transformation…
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"In the next three to five years, every piece of software that is built on this planet will have some sort of AI baked into it." - Atin Sanyal Chain of Thought is back for its second season, and this episode dives headfirst into the possibilities AI holds for 2025 and beyond. Join Conor Bronson as he chats with Galileo co-founders Yash Sheth (COO) …
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In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI & Data at AWS, discusses key developments and strategies in artificial intelligence. He emphasizes AWS's comprehensive approach to AI innovation, addressing challenges like model accuracy and data integration. He highlights lessons from implementing AI at scale, incl…
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"This is the time. This is the time to start building... I can't say that often enough. This is the time." - Bob van Luijt Join Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder of Weaviate as he sits down with our host Conor Bronson for the Season 2 premiere of Chain of Thought. Together, they explore the ever-evolving world of AI infrastructure and the evolution…
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In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, discusses key trends and opportunities in cloud computing. He emphasizes AWS's commitment to customer success, continuous innovation in foundational services, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He also highlights the importance of security, data management, and …
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In this special behind-the-scenes episode, join AWS VP of Technology Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec and Director of AI Product Marketing Susanne Seitinger as they dive deep into AWS’s history with AI/ML, inspiring customer use cases, answers to executive's frequently asked questions, and more information about what makes our stack enterprise-ready by desig…
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Gamification is a powerful tool for driving digital transformation by engaging employees, fostering teamwork, and providing clear metrics for success. By understanding your audience, designing engaging experiences, and aligning gamification initiatives with broader business objectives, you can accelerate the adoption of new technologies. Hear from …
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Can AI assistants actually enhance human connection? As Season 1 of Chain of Thought comes to a close, Conor Bronsdon and Vinnie Giarrusso (Twilio) explore the transformative potential of AI assistants in the workplace. Discover how these assistants function as "async junior digital employees," taking on specific tasks and contributing to the organ…
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This week, a panel of experts (Mehmet Murat Ezbiderli, ServiceTitan; Grant Ledford, Indeed; and Vinnie Giarrusso, Twilio) join Atin Sanyal (CTO, Galileo) and Conor Bronsdon (Developer Awareness, Galileo) to explore the challenges and opportunities of deploying GenAI at enterprise scale in a conversation that's a wake-up call for any business leader…
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This podcast features AWS enterprise strategists Jonathan Allen and Jake Burns discussing cloud migration insights. Drawing from their own extensive experience, they offer actionable guidance for organizations at any stage of migrating to the cloud. Key lessons include starting promptly, securing workforce buy-in, and maintaining simplicity. They d…
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As AI agents and multimodal models become more prevalent, understanding how to evaluate GenAI is no longer optional – it's essential. Generative AI introduces new complexities in assessment compared to traditional software, and this week on Chain of Thought we’re joined by Chip Huyen (Storyteller, Tép Studio), Vivienne Zhang (Senior Product Manager…
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The “ROI of AI” has been marketed as a panacea, a near-magical solution to all business problems. Following that promise, many companies have invested heavily in AI over the past year and are now asking themselves, “What is the return on my AI investment?” This week on Chain of Thought, Galileo’s CEO, Vikram Chatterji joins Conor Bronsdon to discus…
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In this episode, hear from Dame Amanda Blanc, Aviva's Group CEO. Drawing on her journey from her humble background growing up in Wales to being awarded the Damehood for her significant contributions to the business world, our guest shares valuable lessons on the importance of continuous learning, embracing feedback, and driving innovation. Gain act…
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Will 2025 be the year open-source LLMs catch up with their closed-source rivals? Will an established set of best practices for evaluating AI emerge? This week on Chain of Thought, we break out the crystal ball and give our biggest AI predictions for 2025. Listen as Sara Hooker, VP of Research at Cohere and Head of Cohere for AI predicts a trend tow…
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In this episode, Vivek Gurumurthy, CIO and SVP of Verizon Consumer Group, discusses the company's digital transformation journey. He shares insights on evolving customer expectations, the shift to a digital-centric business model, and the importance of personalized experiences. Highlights include Verizon's focus on leveraging AI and cloud technolog…
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Hear from Des Traynor, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Intercom, about the revolutionary impact of AI on customer service. Traynor shares insights into Intercom's AI journey, including the recent launch of their advanced AI agent, and discusses how their product management philosophy of "starting with the problem" has shaped their strategy…
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