"When an individual joins a board, they agree to take on the fiduciary responsibilities for the shareholders. They agree to be held accountable for those interests." Art Hopkins, Managing Director Russel Reynolds, is a global leader in assessment, recruitment, and succession planning for boards of directors, chief executive officers, and key roles within the C-suite.  In this episode of Expedition Tech, we discuss the changing dynamics of the boardroom and what it takes for CIO’s find a...

"Creating a transparent, inclusive culture is key to equipping the next generation of technology leadership."  Learn how Tracy Kerrins, Chief Information Officer for Consumer Technology at Wells Fargo, leads the way on this week's episode of Expedition Tech. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she is an extrovert who thrives on creating visibility and access up and down the organization and is passionate about creating a transparent, inclusive culture. I...

"Jack [Welch] was a contemporary leader. Everything about him started and ended with talent and people, and technology was kind of woven in there as well. But he believed in the best talent, the best ideas, and whenever it was technology based, he would go with it." - John Seral This week on Expedition Tech we get an advisory board level masterclass from private equity investor John Seral, Operating Advisor and Board Member of Clayton Dubilier & Rice.  He’s currently managing billions of...

"Small is beautiful, and if we can just sit in the classroom next to the smartest kid in the classroom, then I'm sure that something good will come out of that." - Manuel Tovar Costa Rica is a small country with a big mission: to become the startup nation of Latin America. In this episode of Expedition Tech, Manuel Tovar, the Costa Rican Trade Minister discusses his inspiring vision of an economy focused on people, planet and prosperity. He has launched initiatives such as aligning public...

There’s an imperative we’re facing in digital transformation and it comes down to people.    On today’s episode, I continue my conversation with Anand Thaker, the “Midas of Martech” and one of the most successful entrepreneurial investors out there when it comes to identifying the qualities of a successful startup.  In Part 2 of our conversation, we talk about the shifting power dynamic happening in the boardroom of every company, regardless of industry.  Understanding the changing role of...

So often the concept of digital transformation is rooted in the latest technology innovations. But transformation also represents a cultural change. A requirement that organizations experiment, challenge the status quo and comfortably fail.  On today’s episode, we dialog with one of the most successful entrepreneurial investors out there about how he evaluates companies that are getting it right.   Anand Thaker, the “Midas of Martech”  reveals a key ingredient from his secret sauce behind how...

Welcome to Expedition Tech, a new podcast about the digital transformation revolution - hosted by Elevate Digital CEO Adam Morgan. Technology's role in society has hit a tipping point. While trillions of dollars are being invested into a technology arms race that's overhauling every aspect of how we live, the investment in the people side of it is underwhelming at best. Join us as we speak with top industry leaders, innovators, and CEOS to uncover the human side of technology. Are we prepared...