This week we're discussing privacy vs innovation with former Amazon Alexa Privacy Leader Trent Gillespie, AND other headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.SHOW NOTES BELOWAbout the Show:Each week, we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises and societies. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion of business and social leadership at the intersection of technology and the humanities, helping you to become a Digital Leader.About the Speakers:Trent Gillespie created and led the Alexa Privacy Compliance function globally, to set the privacy standards for Alexa and ensure that Alexa and all internal partners using Alexa data met those standards. Working across all 15,000+ Alexa employees, Trent advised on privacy related matters, and assisted in building Alexa's innovative technology while ensuring customer expectations were fully met. He built compliance, risk, and technology teams to deliver on mission, and drove compliance to regulatory standardsDaniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture.SHOW NOTES:Weekly digital leaders show discussing privacy vs. innovation with former Amazon Alexa privacy leader Trent Gillespie and other tech headlines.[00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=1) Weighing privacy versus innovation with former Amazon Alexa privacy leader Trent Gillespie[05:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=356) Amazon had higher privacy standards for Alexa than required by regulations[11:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=691) Privacy is traded for value, but it's important to go with reputable companies.[16:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=1016) Tech companies should have a risk function involved in innovation.[00:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=25) Amazon's sidewalk feature can potentially impact privacy, but it creates a benefit for consumers through a mesh network.[27:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=1625) Leaders should create intentional innovation plans for value creation.[32:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=1955) Innovation requires managing ambiguity and taking intentional decisions[38:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=2289) Building a culture of systematic innovation is more effective than creating a separate Innovation function.[43:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=2601) Organizations must prioritize innovation and decentralize their IT departments to stay competitive.[48:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=2916) Personification of technology is important for better use and adoption.[53:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yp9QhYnvo&t=3222) The world is going to change with massive changes to our society.