Tech Innovators Spotlight
Join us on an exhilarating journey through the cutting-edge world of AI innovations with Microsoft and our top tech partners! Each episode is your exclusive backstage pass to riveting conversations with c-suite leaders from the brightest companies, as we uncover how they're leveraging AI and Microsoft Azure to drive their success. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of technology, this podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and insights. Tune in to discover the impressive value propositions of our guests' products and learn how AI is transforming industries across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Chad Merck and co-host Jennifer Martinez are joined by Paul Walker, Global Solutions Director at iManage, to explore how AI is transforming legal and professional services. Paul discusses how generative AI has shifted iManage’s platform from record-keeping to active intelligence, enabling lawyers to extract value from vast, highly sensitive document reposit...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Chad Merck and co-host Will Pollard are joined by Ed Keisling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, to explore what it really takes to make AI deliver value in the enterprise. Ed shares why the Chief AI Officer role is uniquely positioned to balance innovation and risk, why most GenAI projects struggle to show ROI, and how organizations can avoid chasing hype by focusing on sharp...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Chad Merck and co-host Lauren Hutchinson sit down with Coursera CTO Mustafa Furniturewala to explore how AI is reshaping education at a global scale. Mustafa shares why Coursera’s mission to democratize learning has kept him with the company for over a decade and discusses how the organization fosters a culture of experimentation to drive innovation. He breaks down Course...
In the first episode of Season 2, host Chad Merck and co-host Marc-André Groulx sit down with Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, to explore how AI is transforming the classroom. Sal shares the story of Khan Academy’s evolution from tutoring his cousins to empowering millions of learners worldwide, and how its AI-powered tutor, Khanmigo, is redefining personalized education. They discussed responsible AI in schools...
In this season finale of Tech Innovator Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host DJ Johnson sit down with Kunal Mukerjee, VP of Architecture at DocuSign for an insightful conversation on innovation, AI, and the future of digital agreements. Kunal reveals DocuSign’s evolution from a trusted e-signature platform to a full-scale, intelligent agreement lifecycle partner. He discusses how AI-powered f...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Sean Sturman, Azure Specialist at Microsoft, and Shing Tao, CEO and Chairman of Remark AI. Together, they explore how Remark AI is using computer vision to transform industries—from construction and manufacturing to aviation and agriculture. Shing shares how his company is delivering real-world impact with AI, from fire detection...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Blake Brannon, Head of Product, and Ojas Rege, General Manager of Privacy and Data Governance of OneTrust. They dive into the evolving landscape of data privacy, compliance, and AI governance, exploring how OneTrust helps organizations navigate complex regulations like GDPR while ensuring responsible data use. Blake and Ojas discuss the global challenges of d...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Raquel Gallivan from Microsoft welcome Anand Kulkarni, CEO of Crowdbotics, to discuss the critical role of AI-powered modernization in transforming legacy code. Anand explains how Crowdbotics is tackling the challenge of migrating outdated mainframe systems, like COBOL, into modern cloud frameworks. With billions of ...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Ahmed Halawani welcome August Allen to explore the cutting-edge world of AI-powered drug discovery with Enveda Biosciences. August Allen, CTO of Enveda, breaks down how the company is leveraging AI and mass spectrometry to unlock nature’s vast, untapped reservoir of medicinal molecules. With 99% of nature’s chemistry still undiscovered, Enveda’s innovative...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Raquel Gallivan welcome Justin Foster, CTO of Forescout, to discuss cybersecurity, risk management, and the evolving role of AI in security. Justin shares how Forescout provides asset visibility, threat management, and compliance solutions across industries like healthcare, finance, and government. He highlights the company's partnersh...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Ed Abbo, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of C3.ai, to explore how the company is revolutionizing enterprise AI. Ed breaks down C3.ai’s expansive portfolio—spanning asset performance management, supply chain optimization, law enforcement, and even defense—showcasing how their pre-built AI applications drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and create r...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Co-Host Jeffrey Bush and special guest Nabil Bukhari from Extreme Networks to explore how AI is revolutionizing networking by cutting through complexity. Nabil explains that Extreme Networks is shifting from traditional product offerings to a comprehensive platform—Platform One—that integrates AI as a core service. Using relatable analogies, he illustrate...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni dives into AI and data pipeline innovation with Julian LaNeve, CTO of Astronomer. Julian shares how Astronomer empowers organizations to manage massive-scale data pipelines using Apache Airflow, the popular orchestration tool originally developed by Airbnb. They discuss Astronomer's journey from building their own product to becoming the leading provider of managed Ai...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Valerie Bergman, Data and AI Specialist at Microsoft, dive into the world of Relativity with Chief Product Officer Chris Brown. Relativity, a leader in legal tech, leverages advanced AI to tackle complex challenges in the legal field. Chris shares insights into Relativity's mission to organize data, discover the truth, and act on it, focusing on their grou...
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Niranjan Vijayaragavan, the Head of Product and Engineering at Nintex, about how the company’s low-code automation platform is evolving with AI. Niranjan explains how AI is transforming automation by enabling more complex, context-based decisions that were previously handled by humans. He dives into the three key areas where AI enhances Nintex’s platform:...
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