Dmitry Shapiro, CEO of MindStudio, shares his story from being born in Russia and coming to the U.S. at nine years old to finding passion in coding and eventually leading teams at Myspace and Google. Dmitry and Chet discuss how generative AI is radically transforming software development and enabling users to be their own app developers, plus the biggest challenge we'll face as an AI-powered society.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the dynamic world of customer service automation with Raghu Ravinutala, co-founder of Yellow.ai. From developing chips for Nokia to co-founding a company aimed at transforming how customers interact with brands, Raghu shares insights from years of experience in tech. Discover how Yellow.ai navigates the complexities of bringing AI-powered customer support solutions to production, uncovering the magic moments and challenges along the way. Raghu also...

In this episode, Mel Torrie, founder of Autonomous Solutions Inc., discusses his journey from a fascination with robotics to pioneering solutions for industries like farming, construction, and mining. Mel highlights the urgent need for autonomous solutions driven by labor shortages and shares insights into the challenges of deploying AI in safety-critical applications. He also reflects on the qualities of effective leadership, specifically humility and collaboration. Tune in to learn about...

On today’s episode, serial entrepreneur Diego Oppenheimer shares his unique perspective on AI through the lens of his diverse career experiences. Starting as a mechanical engineer, Diego describes the pivotal moment he decided to shift his focus to data and analytics. After 5+ years shipping multi-billion dollar products at Microsoft, he went on to found and lead MLOps company Algorithmia through its eventual acquisition by DataRobot. Diego’s current company, Guardrails AI, is focused on...

Inspired Execution host Chet Kapoor recaps Season 5 with six key takeaways for listeners

Cindy Stoddard is the SVP and CIO at Adobe. She has held leadership positions at companies like Safeway and NetApp. With decades of technical expertise, business savvy, and an inclusive people-centric approach, Cindy is a triple threat in the industry. We discuss the importance of empowering people, how to use AI as a co-pilot at work, and what it means to operate like a cloud company.

Jeroen Tas paved the way in internet banking at Citi, co-founded a leading IT company, and spent more than a decade at Philips driving impact in healthcare. These days, in addition to being a board member and advisor to multiple companies, Jeroen is an avid surfer. He joins the podcast for a fun discussion about innovating with purpose, how AI will impact healthcare, and so much more.

Jennifer Smith is CEO and co-founder of Scribe. As a consultant early in her career, Jennifer saw tons of organizations struggle to unlock knowledge across teams. So she started Scribe, a productivity tool that helps turn any process into a step-by-step guide. Today we discuss her path from consulting to leadership and the simple question she waited too long to ask herself, how context plays an important role in knowledge sharing, and her top tips for managing the most precious resource: time. 

Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a psychologist, author, and a professor at Santa Clara University who specializes in mindfulness and self-compassion. When she was studying in Thailand and Nepal, she adopted the mantra, "What you practice grows stronger." You are going to love hearing Shauna's incredible journey and insights on being mindful with technology, the difference between compassion and empathy, and how science has proven the importance of having fun at work.

Shankar Arumugavelu is the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Verizon. He has spent almost three decades at Verizon, helping transform the business by harnessing the power of data and driving the adoption of new technologies. In this episode, Shankar shares his perspective on how to make data an enterprise asset, transitioning from artisanal analytics to industrial AI, and the journey to becoming a leader.

Jyoti Bansal is not your average Silicon Valley visionary. He's a founder, entrepreneur, and investor, who sold his first company to Cisco for $3.7 billion. Today he runs 3 companies at the same time, including Harness, which is valued at $3.7 billion (there's that number again)! Today, Jyoti shares his journey to building multiple unicorns, tips for staying energized while balancing many roles, and the importance of being mission-driven versus money-driven.

M. R. Rangaswami started one of the first angel investments firms when he bought the sandhill.com domain for $20 in 1997. In addition to being a founding father of Silicon Valley, M. R. is a passionate philanthropist. His nonprofit brings together Indian leaders to drive positive social change. On this episode, we talk about the benefits of acting small while growing big, how communities can be a powerful force of change, and his recent meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Marco Argenti is the CIO at Goldman Sachs. After spending 6 years as a VP at Amazon, Marco joined Goldman to lead the team through a massive digital transformation. His unique approach to driving change includes building with purpose, working backwards from the customer, and driving business outcomes. We talk about all of this, as well as the importance of redefining success throughout every stage of your career and how the age of AI is really the age of knowledge redefined.

Today we are joined by a tech industry OG, Mark Nelson. Mark started programming computers at seven years old, and his first job was writing software for 911. He turned his childhood hobby into an incredible career, working AT&T, SAP, Oracle, and most recently Tableau. Mark shares his best tips for building a data-driven culture, using data to tell stories, and the power of combining data with human instincts.

Jeetu Patel is the EVP and GM of Security and Collaboration at Cisco. On today's episode, he shares actionable tips for asynchronous collaboration (hint: video communication is key!), how AI is changing the way we work, and so much more. 

Inspired Execution host Chet Kapoor kicks off Season 5 of the podcast with a quick refresh on topics discussed, upcoming guests, and exciting new segments!

Host Chet Kapoor shares his favorite moments and learnings from Season 4 of Inspired Execution. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we are joined by Hussein Mehanna, Head of AI and ML at Cruise. He’s helping build the future of transportation with the world’s first self-driving car. Today we discuss his most impactful experiences, his unpopular opinions about AI, and what the future of autonomous vehicles looks like.

Today, we hear from the Co-Founder and CEO of the World Justice Project. Bill dominated in his field as a lead lawyer for Microsoft for almost 25 years before serving as Managing Partner for the San Francisco Giants. Now, he runs his own company with the mission to promote the rule of law throughout the world. Tune in to hear Bill’s nuggets of wisdom and lessons in fair play from business to baseball.

Today, we are joined by Sagnik Nandy, CTO and President of Technology at Okta, the world’s #1 identity platform. After spending fifteen years at Google, Sagnik transitioned to Okta and turned his focus to identity management and keeping us all safe in the digital world.  He joins the show to talk about what it takes to build scalable products, how to stay grounded in high-stress situations, and much more!

In this episode, we are joined by one of the brightest minds in marketing, Raja Rajamannar. He is the CMO & CCO of Mastercard, as well as President of their Healthcare Business. For more than 30 years, Raja has influenced large enterprises across the globe with brands like Unilever, Citi, and now Mastercard. You can read all about his fresh perspective on the future of marketing in his WSJ bestseller, Quantum Marketing. In today’s episode, we talk about how Raja went from a degree in...

Jennifer Edwards is a founder, author, and professional coach whose recently published book, Bridge the Gap, is named by Forbes as a must-read business book in 2022. She shares tips for overcoming Zoom fatigue and forming connections in our digital world, how to communicate in times of high stakes, and so much more.

Today, we are joined by Kelly Battles, a seasoned CFO and board member for many enterprises at the forefront of innovation. From an education at Princeton and Harvard to changing the world one board seat at a time, Kelly knows what it takes to lead teams and scale businesses. Tune in to hear her practical and tactical advice for finding work-life balance, knowing when to take risks vs. opt out, and much more.

Today we hear from Elizabeth Hunter, Former SVP of Technology at T-Mobile and advocate for diversity and inclusion. A Vogue hopeful turned telecom expert, Elizabeth shares how success doesn’t always come from climbing only one ladder, tips for creating a culture of belonging, and how to tap into your resilience through periods of change.