Best Cisco Systems Podcasts (2025)

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TNO032: Automation First: NetOps at Megaport 1:01:12

1d ago1:01:12

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Today we chat with Megaport’s Mitchell Warden, Founding Engineer; and Alexis Bertholf, Global Technical Evangelist, to find out what NetOps is like at Megaport, a company that provides scalable internet connections for all types of organizations. We look at the origins of Megaport and how the company started with the intention of network automation…

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Family, Focus, and 350M Users: Inside Zoom with Eric Yuan 1:14:47

4d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Eric Yuan turned a simple belief into Zoom, the platform that kept the world moving through a once-in-a-century shutdown and redefined modern work. On this episode of Grit, the Zoom CEO shares why velocity beats size, how a family-first ethos powered his leadership during COVID, and why the coming wave of AI dwarfs the original internet boom. He de…

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Bret Taylor’s Journey Leading Salesforce, Sierra & OpenAI 1:29:48

11d ago1:29:48

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Over the past two decades, Bret Taylor has quietly helped shape the arc of Silicon Valley. From co-creating Google Maps to steering Facebook, Salesforce, and OpenAI, he’s been behind some of the most consequential products in tech. Now, with his new company Sierra, he’s starting from zero—again. In this conversation, Bret opens up about how founder…

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Chiplet Simulation and EMI Problems and Solutions 20:25

12d ago20:25

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Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Juliano Mologni and John McDonald from Ansys as they discuss the latest developments in chiplet simulation and EMI problems and solutions.By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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TNO031: Attracting New Talent to Networking, Pairing Dev With NetOps, and More With Justin Ryburn 45:22

15d ago45:22

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Total Networks Operations sits down with Justin Ryburn for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the networking industry. Topics including how to attract new talent to network engineering and network operations; getting literate in DevOps/infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Terraform, and Python; pairing Dev and NetOps to maximize domain exper…

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Inside Aurora’s Push to Make Autonomous Trucking Real | Chris Urmson 1:30:38

18d ago1:30:38

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Chris Urmson has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of autonomous driving—first at Carnegie Mellon’s DARPA Grand Challenge team, then as co-founder of Google’s self-driving car project, now Waymo. On this week’s episode, the Aurora CEO retraces that journey—from building robot cars in the desert to leading a public company pioneering driver…

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TNO030: The Backbone of AI: Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth (Sponsored) 52:58

21d ago52:58

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Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds. Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state of data centers, past, present and future. We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today’s environments. We... Read more »…

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From Scaling Cisco to Seeding AI: John T. Chambers on Speed, Strategy, and Reinvention 1:27:08

25d ago1:27:08

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John Chambers led Cisco through the rise of the internet—transforming it into the world’s most valuable company at its peak. On this week’s Grit, the former Cisco CEO unpacks how he scaled the business from $70M to $50B+, pioneered M&A as a growth strategy with 180 acquisitions, and built what many called the best sales force in tech. Now leading h…

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TNO029: The Power of Curiosity With Michael Costello 45:41

28d ago45:41

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Michael Costello shares his career journey on today’s Total Network Operations. Currently on the Board of Directors at NANOG and a Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, Michael talks about his early days learning the ropes as a junior network engineer, trying to start an ISP, his stint in graduate school, and a very interesting role at... Read more »…

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How Matt Murphy Made Marvell Essential to AI and Cloud 1:25:07

1M ago1:25:07

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Matt Murphy transformed Marvell from a broad-based chip supplier into a $100B data infrastructure leader—powering the rise of AI, cloud, 5G, and custom silicon. On this week’s Grit, the Marvell CEO shares how he refocused the company’s strategy, led major acquisitions like Inphi ($10B) and Cavium ($6B), and positioned Marvell at the center of the n…

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TNO028: Move From Monitoring to Full Internet Stack Observability: New Strategies for NetOps (Sponsored) 52:35

1M ago52:35

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Network monitoring, Internet monitoring, and observability are all key components of NetOps. We speak with sponsor Catchpoint to understand how Catchpoint can help network operators proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact customers. We discuss past and current network monitoring strategies and the challenges that operators face w…

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Why the Smartest CIOs Are Becoming Business Strategists with Eric Johnson of PagerDuty 42:18

1M ago42:18

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Eric Johnson, CIO at PagerDuty, shares why today’s most impactful CIOs are evolving into strategic business leaders. He explains how AI is driving a fundamental shift in how IT organizations operate—moving from reactive support functions to proactive, value-creating business enablers. About the Guest: Eric Johnson is the Chief Information Officer a…

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HubSpot CEO on the Future of SaaS, AI, & Leading Through Change 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

From a 350-square-foot home in South India to leading HubSpot, a $30B CRM powerhouse, Yamini Rangan’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Yamini shares how she’s guiding HubSpot through a post-pandemic shift toward product-led growth, the hard-won lessons behind building go-to-market alignment, and why human-centric leadership …

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Chiplet Signal Integrity Challenges and ADS Updates 16:56

1M ago16:56

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Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Tim Wang Lee, SI/PI Application Scientist at Keysight Technologies, and learn the latest about ADS features and chiplet signal integrity challenges.By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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TNO027: Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Doug Madory has been called “The Man Who Can See the Internet.” Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to discuss his role in analyzing internet data to identify trends and insights. He shares his journey from a data QA position to... Read more »…

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From Military Signals to DAS Engineering: Chris Cisco of Bearcom on Public Safety, Schools, and Industry Challenges | DAS Talk 47:39

2M ago47:39

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In this episode of DAS Talk, hosts Philip Nicholas Juan and Gilbert Martinez have an in-depth conversation with Chris Cisco of Bearcom, a leading RF DAS engineer. Chris shares his powerful story of transitioning from military communications into the world of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and emergency responder communication enhancement systems…

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From White House to Wall Street: David Rubenstein 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

David Rubenstein helped pioneer modern private equity—building The Carlyle Group into a $400B global investment firm from a modest D.C. office and a relentless fundraising streak. But beyond PE, his legacy spans presidential libraries, historic American artifacts, and a lifelong obsession with civic contribution. In this episode, David shares how h…

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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…

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No Reset Button: Reinventing Amplitude in a Post-AI World (Spenser Skates) 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

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Amplitude helped define the modern analytics stack, powering digital products with deep behavioral insights. But in a world shifting toward agentic interfaces and vertically integrated AI, even a category leader has to evolve. In this episode, CEO Spenser Skates shares how he’s rethinking AI within the constraints of a 13-year-old codebase, why ana…

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TNO025: Know the Packet Flow 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »…

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CIO Leadership in AI Security and Innovation with Siroui Mushegian of Barracuda 37:01

2M ago37:01

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Siroui Mushegian, CIO at Barracuda, shares how she’s building a smart, secure foundation for AI—-from setting up an AI council, to governing agents, and creating employee guidelines that protect innovation. She also shares how AI is transforming IT operations and unlocking new levels of productivity across the enterprise. About the Guest: Siroui Mu…

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Flexport’s Third Act: Winning in a Broken Global Trade System 1:43:28

2M ago1:43:28

1:43:28

Flexport was a breakout success—reimagining global trade with tech at its core. But when the freight market cooled and efficiency overtook service, things started to unravel. Founder Ryan Petersen stepped aside, handing the CEO role to former Amazon exec Dave Clark. Months later, he was back at the helm. In this episode, Ryan explains what went wro…

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TNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) 42:11

2M ago42:11

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On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also…

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Brex 3.0: Inside the Radical Turnaround with Pedro Franceschi 1:35:00

2M ago1:35:00

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Guest: Pedro Franceschi Pedro Franceschi is the co-founder and CEO of Brex, a fintech company reshaping how businesses manage their finances. Originally from Brazil, Pedro went from teenage hacker to leading one of the most well-known names in modern financial technology—building a platform trusted by startups and enterprises alike. In this episode…

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TNO023: Networking’s Third Phase – The Network Operator Experience 57:30

2M ago57:30

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Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community…

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How Oscilloscopes are Becoming the Swiss Army Knife of the Lab 24:39

2M ago24:39

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Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Chris Loberg from Tektronix and learn about how oscilloscopes are becoming the Swiss Army Knife of the lab.By Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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AI-Driven Workplace Transformation with Saket Srivastava of Asana 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Saket Srivastava is the Chief Information Officer at work management platform Asana. Saket oversees Asana's IT organization, including optimizing technology systems and processes, connecting technology strategy to overarching business strategy, and ensuring that technology infrastructure supports organizational goals. Previously, Saket held executi…

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From India to Silicon Valley: The Jay Chaudhry & Zscaler Story 56:44

2M ago56:44

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By Kleiner Perkins

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TNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security. Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are…

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The Unlikely Path to Building a Billion-Dollar Gov Tech Company | Zac Bookman 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

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Guest: Zac Bookman, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenGov Thirteen years after co-founding the government transparency startup OpenGov, Zac Bookman is still finding ways to surprise people. In 2024, Cox Enterprises bought the company for $1.8 billion — but as far as Zac is concerned, “we’re just getting started.” “ I left the vast majority of my net worth …

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TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming 47:04

3M ago47:04

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What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data. He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network... Read more »…

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DAS Talk: IWCE Conference Special | Enforcing In-Building Radio Saves Lives Presentation 34:21

3M ago34:21

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In this special episode of DAS Talk, we bring you Peter Wehretter’s powerful IWCE Conference presentation—where he spoke to a packed house about the critical need for enforcing in-building emergency radio coverage to save lives. As Vice President & Co-founder of GAMMA Electronics and host of DASTALK.COM, Peter shares his 20+ years of RF component m…

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Bootstrapped to $12B: Mailchimp’s Ben Chestnut on Life After the Exit 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

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Guest: Ben Chestnut, Former CEO and Co-Founder of Mailchimp If you find yourself selling your startup, then Mailchimp co-founder Ben Chestnut has some important advice for you: Get a dog. When Intuit bought Mailchimp in 2021 for $12 billion, the company asked Ben if he wanted to stay on as CEO, but he chose to “walk off into the sunset” and let the…

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TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) 40:40

3M ago40:40

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Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has... Read …

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Meet the Man Who’s Making Supersonic Flight Possible Again | Blake Scholl 1:28:45

3M ago1:28:45

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Guest: Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic “Passion and drive trumps knowledge and experience,” says Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl. Long before he was running Boom — which earlier this year successfully tested the world’s first privately-developed supersonic jet — he was enabling “the world’s most obnoxious spam cannon” at Groupon, or…

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TNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility 44:13

3M ago44:13

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Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a... Read more »…

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#232 CEO NetApp, George Kurian: New Chapters 58:18

3M ago58:18

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Guest: George Kurian, CEO of NetApp For almost 10 years, George Kurian has been CEO of the data infrastructure firm NetApp, overseeing its pivot to cloud services. After he took the job — a surprise promotion dropped on him just days before it was announced — he had to learn on the job how the job could be. “ There are a lot more stakeholders that …

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TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) 49:15

4M ago49:15

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What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus sh…

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#231 CEO & Co-Founder Harvey, Winston Weinberg w/ Ilya Fushman: Worthy Sacrifices 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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Guests: Winston Weinberg, CEO & co-founder of Harvey; and Ilya Fushman, partner at Kleiner Perkins “If you think about pretty much any job out there in the world, we will have some sort of [AI] copilot,” says Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman. “The question is, who are the right folks to build it, and what’s their vision?” For Harvey CEO & co-fo…

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TNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes 43:49

4M ago43:49

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Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to... Read mor…

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#230 Co-founder & CEO, Wolt & Head of DoorDash International, Miki Kuusi: The Next Mountain 1:21:51

4M ago1:21:51

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Guest: Miki Kuusi, head of international at Doordash + CEO & co-founder of Wolt + co-founder of Slush tech conference Before Miki Kuusi launched the Finnish delivery startup Wolt, which DoorDash acquired in 2022, he wasn’t just another startup entrepreneur. From 2011 to 2015, Miki was the CEO of the hugely influential European tech conference Slush…

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TNO016: One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored) 43:22

4M ago43:22

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Collaboration among tech and business teams is crucial to advancing your business. Extreme Networks is introducing Extreme Platform ONE to support this collaboration. In this sponsored episode, we talk about how this product is designed to streamline workflows and enhance user experience through automation and AI integration. Extreme Networks Platf…

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Open Standards in High-Speed Digital Communications Channels 25:11

4M ago25:11

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Join Eric Bogatin in his conversation with Doug Sandy, CTO of PICMUG, to learn about open standards in high speed digital communications channels . Check out more information about PICMG here. PICMG | Open Standards for Embedded Computing ApplicationsBy Signal Integrity Journal (SIJ)

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#229 Former CEO Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick w/ Bing Gordon: Change the Game 1:51:32

4M ago1:51:32

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Guest: Bobby Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard; and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner Perkins In 2020, when President Trump signed the executive order that would ban TikTok in the U.S., Bobby Kotick called his old friend Steven Mnuchin. The former Secretary of the Treasury told him that, if TikTok’s U.S. operations were to be sold to an Ameri…

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TNO015: Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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Today’s episode with guest Joan Garcia provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern network operations at a telco, the importance of collaboration across technical domains, and the strategic decisions that drive innovation in the telecom industry. Joan’s experiences and perspectives offer ideas for navigating the challenges of integra…

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#228 Co-Founder Alinea & Tock: Selling Experience 1:20:07

4M ago1:20:07

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Guest: Nick Kokonas, co-founder of the Alinea Group and former CEO of Tock As of October 1, 2024, Nick Kokonas is no longer an owner of the Alinea restaurant group, which he co-founded and ran for almost 20 years. When he bought a vineyard in Napa Valley prior to the exit, one of his sons remarked, “He's given up. Time to go out to pasture.” Nick a…

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TNO014: Beneath the Cable Color – A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored) 43:53

4M ago43:53

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Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company. Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company’s history and its... Read more …

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Mastering DAS and ERCES: Essential Insights for Public Safety Communications with Mike Brownson 47:31

5M ago47:31

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Welcome to this comprehensive session on Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), designed to provide industry professionals and enthusiasts with essential insights into improving in-building wireless coverage and public safety communication. Whether you’re a seasoned integrator, an AHJ (A…

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#227: CEO & Founder Axon, Rick Smith: Push Risk 1:15:41

5M ago1:15:41

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Guest: Rick Smith, CEO & Founder of Axon (formerly TASER) Being a founder-CEO is a “unique superpower,” says Axon’s Rick Smith: People like him get a longer leash from the board to try things that outside CEOs might not. “My job is to push risk into the organization,” Rick says. “If there's a project with a 50 percent chance of success, a 50 percen…

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TNO013: How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking? 38:47

5M ago38:47

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Can we map DevOps principles and practices to network operations? Should we? On today’s show, we talk with Williams Collins and Eyvonne Sharp to understand DevOps both culturally and practically. We also discuss the challenges of applying DevOps to network operations. We look at lightweight options such as starting small, having a centralized sourc…

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