Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales at IBM. Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on leadership, big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
Episodes
👤 About the Guest
Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow and Chief Scientist at IBM Research. He’s a master inventor with 70+ patents and decades of leadership in scalable AI, chip innovation, and open-source contributions. From Watson to watsonx, he’s been shaping the AI landscape for decades — and he’s not slowing down.
Inside This Episode In Part 2, Ruchir unpacks the macro forces shaping AI — from Jensen Huang’s bold ...
🎙️ Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist at IBM Research
📍 Website: ibm.com/watsonx
🎧 Host: Al Martin, Worldwide VP, Technical Sales, IBM
📨 Want to be a guest? Email us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com
👤 About the Guest
Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, and one of IBM’s most prolific inventors. With over 70 p...
Part 2 of 2
We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD.
In this episode, we explore the next frontier: how intelligent algorithms don’t just support organizations—they shape them. From AI ethics and algorithmic bureaucracy to the future of human-AI teams, universal income, and debunking myths, Phanish offers a provocative look at...
Part 1 of 2
How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently?
In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the metaverse, Phanish walks us through the evolving relationship between humans, algorithms...
✨ Updated April 1, 2025
What do Tickle Me Elmo, bourbon, and Taylor Swift tickets have in common? Scarcity. And in the world of marketing, it's one of the most powerful forces you can harness.
This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our most insightful interviews — a conversation with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Market MindShift, marketing professor at Grand Canyon University, Columbia Business Scho...
🎙️ From Host to Hot Seat!
This week on Making Data Simple, Al Martin flips the mic and becomes the guest as Ian Smith, co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, steps in to host a fast-paced, thought-provoking episode of the Baseline Podcast.
It’s a casual convo with some serious zingers—think startup energy, AI honesty, automation truths, and even a little NFL shoutout. You won’t want to miss this one!
🕒 Episode High...
🚀 What’s the secret to building a world-class influencer marketing program? Ryan Debenham, CEO of GRIN, joins Making Data Simple to break down the future of creator-driven marketing, AI’s role in the space, and how GRIN is reshaping brand-influencer partnerships.
💡 From Red Bull’s marketing playbook to a key conversation about the “Secret Sauce”, Ryan shares the insights, technology, and mindset needed to scale a cre...
Innovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales
🎧 Tune in for an insider’s look at the technical strategies shaping the future of finance.
Kristen McGarry, Principal Account Technical Lead for IBM’s Financial Services Market, returns to Making Data Simple to dive deeper into the intersection of technology and Wall Street. Based in NYC, Kristen works with the world’s largest financial institu...
🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest!
In this episode, we dive into the value of coaching—what it takes to find the right coach, the ups and downs of the journey, and what to watch out for. If you're considering a business coach, this one's for you!
🎧 Episode Breakdown:
⏱️ 01:33 – Meet Katie McLuckie
⏱️ 04:11 – Transitioning from Urban Planning
⏱️ 07:02 – Find...
In this special replay episode of Making Data Simple, Al Martin sits down with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, to dive deep into data literacy, upskilling, and solving learning challenges. Matt shares his expertise on defining data fluency, the best ways to learn, and how organizations can close the data skill gap. From client use cases to leadership insights, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for businesse...
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 captivatin...
In this Part 2 of our conversation with Marco Rota, VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, we dive headfirst into the technical side of Lumen’s mission. From fiber-optics and edge computing to quantum breakthroughs—all propelled by powerful industry partnerships—Marco sheds light on how Lumen is enabling cutting-edge solutions and driving technology transformations. If you’re eager to see how cult...
Welcome back to Making Data Simple, where we explore how data-driven strategies ignite innovation and transform businesses. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Marco Rota, VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, whose incredible journey spans from the glitz of Hollywood to leading-edge telecommunications. Tune in as Marco reveals how embracing a vibrant culture, drawing on lessons from the e...
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. $11...
Let's talk business leadership coaching with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner and
Digital Technical Sales, IBM. For Kate coaching is a practice. Mission and values.
How to map out your 2025 plan.
- 02:13 Meet Kate Mayne
- 08:16 Business Coaching
- 16:00 Mission and Values
- 22:41 Starting the New Year
- 26:41 Define the Characteristics you Desire
- 28:57 Mapping Out Your Plan
- 40:35 How Do You Stay Present
- 45:15 Coaching in Summary
- 4...
The AI Patent Attorney, Robert Plotkin is back! Founding partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor and The Genie in the Machine. Robert outlines the new gold rush and how to take advantage of it.
- 02:59 Meet Robert Plotkin Again
- 06:56 Robert's Brand 09:21 Why do Another Book
- 11:33 What Can be Patented?
- 14:18 Patent Attorneys
- 19:10 Coca-Cola
- 23:19 Patent Litigation
- 26:23 Ignoring Copyrights
- 2847 Open Source vs P...
The podcast welcomes Manav Gupta, VP and CTO of IBM Canada. As a frequent collaborator on client visits, we discuss various aspects of large language models. So all things AI models.
- 02:04 Jumping Right into AI!
- 02:59 Meet Manav Gupta
- 08:17 Let's Talk All Things Models
- 27:20 How to Choose the Right Models
- 31:48 Where are the Models Going???
- 46:01 How to Learn AI
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mgupta76
Website: ...
This week, we’re talking to Jon Darbyshire, CEO of SmartSuite, who’s making waves in work management from Kansas to Newport Beach. Learn how he's reshaping business operations with an all-in-one platform that’s turning process management on its head.
#Entrepreneurship #WorkplaceAutomation #SmartSuite #TechInnovation #BusinessLeadership #MillennialFocus #GenZ #FamilyBusiness #MakingDataSimple #DataDriven #Startups...
"Ready to dive deep into the future of intelligent systems? Meet Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, who coined the term 'Artificial General Intelligence' and is pioneering hyper-personalized chatbots WITH a brain. Join us as we explore his revolutionary ideas and why Aigo.ai is leading the charge in AI innovation."
#AIInnovation #PeterVoss #FutureOfAI #HyperPersonalization #BeyondChat...
Richmond Alake, Developer Advocate at MongoDB, is an AI/ML practitioner with an academic background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. If databases that scale for AI are your thing, this one is for you.
02:05 Meet Rich Alake
03:57 A Developer Advocate at MongoDB
05:57 Passions and Fate!
08:52 AI Hype
13:14 Oh No. AGI Again…
17:30 What Makes and AI Database?
20:42 Use Cases
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