AI & Data Driven Leadership
The AI & Data Driven Leadership Podcast offers a platform for leaders like you to share your experiences and strategies with a dedicated audience of business professionals and fellow executives from around the world. If you lead a company with at least 30 professional employees, we invite you to join us and share how data-driven decision-making has helped you solve complex problems, align strategic goals, and foster growth within your organization. Each episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership is a celebration of leadership, innovation, and the data-driven tactics that are driving the future of business. We bring forward stories of success and lessons learned from industry leaders who have navigated today’s most pressing challenges and turned them into opportunities for growth. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.slingshotapp.io/podcast-guest-application.
Episodes
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews leadership coach and author Jim Carlough about his 30+ year career in healthcare leadership.
Jim shares insights on leading with integrity, building trust, and the importance of emotional intelligence. The conversation explores the evolving role of AI and data analytics in leadership, emphasizing that while AI can enhance decision-making, human judgment remains essential. Jim offers practical a...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Bryan Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Ruli AI, about his unique background as both a lawyer and engineer, and his journey through Google and Meta to founding Ruli AI.
Bryan discusses how Ruli AI uses AI to help in-house legal teams manage a wide range of legal tasks efficiently, not just contracts. They explore the challenges of legal tech adoption, privacy, reducing AI errors, and integra...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, your host Dean Guida speaks to Bhavini Kamdar, Founder and CEO of Infinity Business Solutions. Bhavini shares her entrepreneurial journey from finance to building a company that manages remote teams for small businesses. She discusses leadership lessons, the integration of AI and data, and the importance of adaptability. Bhavini highlights how AI enhances productivity, dispels com...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Kevin Carlson, Partner and CEO of TechCXO, about his work as a fractional CTO and CSO helping mid-market companies scale technology and security.
Kevin shares insights on building trust as an external leader, the importance of understanding organizational history, and integrating AI into software development. He emphasizes measured AI adoption, the evolving role of developers, and the need for ...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, 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 d...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to Michael Abramov, CEO of Keylabs, discusses the evolving landscape of data creation, labeling, and annotation for AI.
He explains the importance of diverse, high-quality data, the challenges of keeping up with changing environments, and the balance between automation and human input. Michael shares how Keylabs supports clients with advanced labeling tools, quali...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Dan Goodstein, President of IRPA AI, about helping startups and SMEs scale by bridging technology and sales.
Dan shares strategies for simplifying complex tech into customer-focused messaging, leveraging AI for automated, multi-channel outreach, and the importance of authenticity in marketing. They discuss challenges in data quality, the evolving role of AI in sales, and building trust with cl...
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 ...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Andrea Lorio, an Italian-born economist and technology expert with a decade of experience in Brazil and leadership roles at Tinder and L’Oréal. Their discussion explores how AI, neuroscience, and human behavior intersect, emphasizing the importance of human-AI collaboration over replacement.
They also highlight the critical role of user experience (UX) and data in AI adoption, share insights f...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO, AI and Innovation Advisor at Think Big Leaders, Amir Elion. Amir explains that innovation is a learnable skill, not just for geniuses, and shares Amazon’s “working backwards” approach that starts with customer needs.
He discusses practical strategies for effective innovation, the importance of simplicity, and how to use AI intentionally to create real...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Founder and CEO at Fanfare, Michael Dodsworth. Michael explains how bots and bad actors disrupt ticket sales and product drops, frustrating real fans.
Michael shares how Fanfare uses layered security, AI, and scalable technology to identify genuine customers, manage queues, and enhance both online and in-person experiences. He explores technical innovation...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the VP of Product at Mozilla, Raj Singh. Raj discusses how generative AI is reshaping product management, software development, and marketing. He shares practical advice for product managers and engineers on leveraging AI to boost creativity and productivity.
Raj also explores new trends in growth strategies, including AI-driven marketing and content creation,...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the President and CEO at Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko. Bill shares his journey, the company’s unique five-year placement warranty, and their focus on aligning candidates with company culture.
He discusses the evolution of hiring, the impact of COVID-19, and the growing role of AI in recruitment. Bill emphasizes the importance of human connection in hirin...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Senior Data Scientist of Product Analytics at Headspace, Kuber Jain. Kuber discusses how AI and analytics drive product engagement, user retention, and experimentation in consumer apps.
Kuber shares insights on leveraging telemetry data, building trust in data-driven organizations, and the importance of combining quantitative and qualitative insights. He h...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Founder at IoT83, Deep Nayar. Deep explains how IoT83 helps hardware manufacturers manage and contextualize massive data from connected devices, enabling predictive maintenance, new service models, and recurring revenue streams.
He discusses the challenges of scaling, the importance of contextual data, the role of AI in product development and usability, a...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CTO at The Washington Post, Joe Croney. Joe shares insights on ethical AI deployment, building trustworthy AI-powered tools like “Ask The Post,” and the challenges of SEO and audience ownership.
He discusses the evolving roles of engineers and journalists, the importance of computer science education, and the future of SaaS. Both emphasize human-AI collabo...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the President at New Jersey Innovation Institute, Michael Johnson. Michael explains NJII’s venture studio model, which partners with corporations to build startups, and highlights their use of AI to drive internal efficiency and support small businesses.
He shares success stories, addresses challenges in team building, and emphasizes AI as an enabler rather th...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Co-Founder and CTO at YourCTO, Balki Kodarapu. Balki shares real-world examples of AI integration, emphasizes the continued importance of engineering fundamentals, and offers advice on balancing leadership with personal well-being.
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In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Leadership Expert, Author, Podcaster, and Executive Advisor at Infinite Leaders, Sonja Price. Sonja discusses the integration of AI in workplaces, the importance of emotional intelligence, and maintaining strong company culture as organizations scale.
She highlights the need for conscious leadership, ethical AI use. Sonja emphasizes that despite technologi...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Fractional CISO and Partner at TechCXO, Terry Ziemniak. Terry discusses how small and mid-sized companies can meet stringent security requirements when selling to large organizations, the risks of data leakage with generative AI tools, and the importance of governance, frameworks, and user education.
He emphasizes the importance of striking a balance betwe...
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