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 of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Simpro Group, Jason Penkethman. Jason discusses how AI-driven tools are streamlining administrative tasks for technicians, improving data quality, and enhancing operational efficiency.
He highlights the importance of user trust, human oversight, and balancing innovation with real-world needs. Jason also shares insigh...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CPO at Zendrop, Alexander Blinov. Alexander discusses how AI powers features like store building, product description optimization, translation, ad copy generation, and customer support.
He shares insights on managing product teams, prioritizing customer needs, and leveraging AI to boost efficiency and product quality. Alexander also offers advice for aspi...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Co-Founder at Rhythm Systems, Patrick Thean. Patrick shares his journey from early success at Oracle and founding a top-ranked software company to helping CEOs overcome execution challenges.
He introduces his “Think, Plan, Do” Rhythm methodology, emphasizing disciplined strategic planning, accountability, and consistent operational rhythms. Patrick explore...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to Tom Gegax, the Chairman at the Gramercy Fund, and Executive Producer and Co-Director with Confessions of a CEO. Tom discusses his documentary Confessions of a CEO, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and balancing profit with social responsibility.
He explores the impact of AI on business, the importance of mentoring, and creating positive ...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Vice President of Commercial Marketing at Intel, Nuri Cankaya. Nuri shares insights on quantum breakthroughs, the challenges of AI training data, and the transformative potential of combining quantum computing with AI.
He also explores open-source AI models, the importance of transparency, and the future impact of AI on businesses and jobs. Nuri emphasizes...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Senior VP of Research and Development, and Executive Director of The Mind Science Center at Target Training International Success Insights, Ron Bonnstetter. Ron discusses his research on brain imaging, decision-making, and the emotional factors influencing our choices.
He explores the intersection of neuroscience and AI, the complexities of free will and i...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Managing Partner of AI First Principles, Anthony Franco. Anthony shares lessons from building and exiting multiple businesses, discusses the realities and hype of AI in entrepreneurship, and explores how to operationalize AI using frameworks like First Principles and the Wiser Method.
He discusses challenges such as trust in AI, intellectual property conce...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Senior Pricing Advisor and CEO of WillingnessToPay, Ulrik Lehrskov-Schmidt. Ulrik discusses the impact of pricing strategies on business growth.
Ulrik shares insights from his experience with companies like Microsoft, emphasizing value-based pricing, customer understanding, and the shift toward credit-based models. He explores the challenges of long-term v...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Entrepreneur in Residence at Open Strategy Partners, Robert Douglass. Robert explains how using open source tools, sharing resources, and engaging with open source communities can drive innovation and cost savings.
He introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new framework that enhances AI-driven marketing tasks. Robert covers the benefits of open sou...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO at Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, Ivan Vislavskiy. Ivan explores the shift from traditional SEO to AI-integrated strategies like geo generative engine optimization.
Ivan shares insights on tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), cost analysis, and the importance of adapting marketing strategies to AI tools. He also reflects on his company's grow...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Director of GoInvo, Juhan Sonin. Juhan discuss the intersection of design, technology, and AI's impact on software development and education. He explores AI's role in enhancing creativity and critical thinking, emphasizing the need for human insight alongside machine efficiency.
The conversation also explores the future of user interfaces, the importance o...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, Dan Balcauski. Dan shares his journey from software engineering to product management and how he uses AI to automate tasks like podcasting and guest recruitment.
He emphasizes the importance of documenting processes before automation and discusses the iterative approach to integrating AI tools. The ...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO of Content Lion, David G. Ewing. David discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the transformative role of AI in business.
David shares insights on enhancing customer experiences and effective content management. He emphasizes the concept of the "atomic unit" in business, the importance of adaptability, and leveraging AI for productivity. David also h...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Chief Operating Officer of Crescendo, Zack Urlocker. Zack shares insights from his career at companies like Borland, MySQL, Zendesk, Duo Security, and Crescendo.
Zack covers key lessons on scaling businesses, achieving product-market fit, and navigating innovation in established markets. Zack emphasizes the importance of focus, active listening, and iterat...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the President of VisionEdge Marketing, Laura Patterson. Laura, with over two decades of experience, emphasizes the need for a customer-first approach, leveraging data and AI to create value.
She explores practical strategies for maintaining customer focus, the role of AI in enhancing experiences, and the challenges businesses face in delivering consistent valu...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Founder and CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, Chad Prinkey. Chad discusses the challenges in the construction industry, such as low profit margins and talent shortages, and how AI and data can transform operations.
Chad emphasizes the importance of financial transparency, effective leadership, and timely, empathetic communication. He shares insigh...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO and Founder of RKS Design, Ravi Sawhney. Ravi shares his background, highlighting his work at Xerox PARC and the founding of Aakash Design.
Ravi introduces his methodology, psycho aesthetics, which integrates tools like personas and user journeys to enhance design processes. He covers the emotional impact of design, the importance of data in understand...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Chairman of the Board at Robert Indries Holdings, Robert Indries. Robert shares his approach to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategies for identifying product-market fit, and the importance of partnerships in business growth.
He emphasizes the role of AI and automation in sales and marketing, advocating for their use in streamlining processes while...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the President and COO of Scroobious, Ralph Groce. Scroobious aims to connect angel investors with underrepresented early-stage founders, particularly women and people of color.
Ralph highlights the challenges these founders face in accessing venture capital and the critical role of angel investors. The conversation covers how Scroobious uses AI to facilitate i...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO and President of Akka, Tyler Jewell. Tyler shares Akka's journey from a developer toolkit to a comprehensive platform for building concurrent and distributed systems.
He highlights the challenges faced, including financial struggles and licensing model changes, and the strategies implemented to overcome them. Tyler also explores Akka's role in AI, emph...
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