Technovation with Peter High

Why are automation skills rising six times faster than AI roles? In this Technovation with Peter High episode, Magnit Global CEO Chandra Dhandapani, NACD.DC explains how her company’s 30 years of workforce data is reshaping how Fortune 1000 companies make hiring decisions. She shares: — Why contingent talent is a strategic, not tactical, lever — How Magnit uses GenAI tools like “Maggi” to improve service and scale — What every CIO should understand about workforce agility and data-backed flexibility 🎧 Listen now for a data-rich conversation on the future of work: https://lnkd.in/g5zPXBie #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #AI #Automation #Technovation

800 AI projects. 4 platforms. One enterprise-wide transformation. Douglas Schmitt, CIO and President of Dell Technologies Services, joined Peter on Technovation to share how Dell moved from scattered experimentation to scalable AI impact. Instead of chasing dozens of tools, Dell focused on building platforms: extensible, secure, and fast-moving environments that now serve thousands of employees across software development, support, supply chain, and sales. Doug explains: — Why platform thinking beats pilot fatigue — How Dell’s “customer zero” approach accelerates value — What agentic AI unlocks across high-volume workflows 🎧 Discover how a global technology leader operationalized AI at scale: https://lnkd.in/g4K6aKRc #AI #EnterpriseIT #CIOLeadership #DigitalTransformation #TechnovationPodcast

“We are strengthening and going deeper.” That’s how Anil Bhatt, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Norfolk Southern, describes his team’s approach to artificial intelligence. Rather than chasing hype, Anil focuses on what moves the needle: ► Embedding copilots where they support frontline employees ► Using AI only where success can be measured and repeated ► Grounding every decision in a data strategy built on accuracy, accessibility, and actionability 🎧 Don’t miss this conversation: https://lnkd.in/ggy7eJZD #AILeadership #TechnovationPodcast #DigitalExecution #FreightTech

“You just don’t make money if you’re investing with the crowd.” That’s how Barry Eggers, Founding Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, describes the mindset that’s shaped two decades of category-defining investments. In this episode of Technoventure, Barry shares how Lightspeed uses “learning investments” — small, early bets that test conviction before scaling — to identify markets ahead of the curve. From flash storage and data analytics to generative AI, it’s a disciplined approach that continues to separate great investors from the rest. Barry also reflects on the role of emotional intelligence in venture, and how secondaries are reshaping liquidity for private companies. 🎧 Hear Peter High's full interview with Barry: https://lnkd.in/gUNfxQgu #Technovation #VentureCapital #AI #InvestmentStrategy #Leadership

Why doesn’t América Móvil build its own AI tools? Because their Chief Digital Intelligence Officer acts more like a venture capitalist: evaluating thousands of external companies each year to find the best-fit solutions. In this episode of Technovation, Andres Vazquez del Mercado B explains why “innovation” doesn’t have to mean invention and how CIOs can get smarter about scale. 🎧 Listen now to his story here: https://lnkd.in/gCubUcaq #Technovation #CIO #OpenInnovation #AI

Net-zero isn’t a dream anymore. It’s possible and the path to it runs through your infrastructure. “Net-zero building, net-zero infrastructure is possible, I want to say on record with high degree of confidence.” – Manish Kumar, EVP of Digital Energy, Schneider Electric In this Technovation episode, Manish explains how digitally powered infrastructure can: ✅ Optimize energy use in real-time ✅ Generate and store power on-site ✅ Interact directly with the broader grid From retrofitting older buildings to scaling AI across portfolios, he breaks down the strategic path to intelligent, resilient, sustainable energy systems. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g4ycDnnM #Technovation #NetZero #SmartBuildings #DigitalEnergy #AI

What powers the AI boom? For Richard Donaldson, CIO of Duke Energy Corporation, that question is both literal and strategic. Duke is one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S., and Richard is leading a dual transformation deploying AI internally while also preparing the grid for a future where a single data center may consume as much energy as a nuclear reactor. Here’s how he’s approaching it: — Modernizing grid operations with AI-driven optimization — Improving customer experience with retail-inspired digital design — Governance-first GenAI adoption through early IT enablement and “killer prompts” “Are we talking about what AI can do for us, or what we need to do for the AI data centers?” Richard asked. That tension defines his role today. This is what leadership looks like when infrastructure is strategy. 🎧 Full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gypr42Da #AI #Utilities #DigitalStrategy #GenAI #Technovation

What does leadership look like when the strategy shifts mid-flight? Kirk Ball joined Worldpay as CIO to prepare the $5B payments company for an IPO. Then the plan changed. Global Payments Inc. announced its intent to acquire the company. In this episode of Technovation, Kirk shares how he built a scalable IT organization from the ground up, modernized core systems, and introduced AI across the enterprise all while guiding the company through transition. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ► How to scale fast during a carve-out ► Why “drawing blueprints before skyscrapers” matters in IT ► What co-creating culture looks like during hypergrowth ► How AI is being deployed for internal productivity and customer value Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gmV2Q57i #Technovation #CIO #LeadershipInTransition #Fintech #AI #DigitalTransformation #MetisStrategy

“Even though some may be saying AI isn't going to be quite as impactful as they thought — I think it's the reverse. It's about our execution... It has to start with the CEO owning it.” In this episode of #Technoventure, Metis Strategy president Peter High interviews legendary former Cisco CEO John Chambers, now CEO of JC2 Ventures. Chambers shares why he believes: ► AI will eclipse the internet in impact and speed ► 60–70% of today’s Fortune 500 may vanish in a decade ► The next wave of innovation belongs to bold CEOs who lead from the front He also outlines his playbook from 180+ acquisitions, and why cybersecurity, upskilling, and strategic partnerships will determine who thrives in the AI era. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfeFwphz #AI #Cybersecurity #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Technovation #VC

As Agentic AI rises, so do the risks. Experian’s Kathleen Peters joins Peter High on Technovation to discuss how enterprises can stay ahead of rapidly evolving fraud tactics in the AI era. “AI, and especially Agentic AI, is really going to supercharge fraudsters. We need to stay out in front of that possibility as much as possible.” From behavioral analytics to real-time verification, her team is designing systems that protect as they innovate. Staying ahead of fraud now means innovating as quickly and intentionally as those who seek to exploit AI. 🎧 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gWQiJjCi #Technovation #FraudPrevention #AILeadership #EnterpriseInnovation #AgenticAI