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Catalyst

Launch by NTT DATA

Catalyst,Launch by NTT DATA’spodcast hosted by Tammy Soares, puts humans at the heart of transformation. Each week, visionary leaders and changemakers share how creativity, technology and human insight are reshaping business, culture and the future of work. From platform innovation to AI and design leadership, Catalyst isn’t just about what’s next in tech — it’s about shaping business, technology, and culture through a human lens and spotlighting the visionaries paving the way forward.Learn

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00:40:34

Catalyst Live! Part 1: Turning Chaos Into Your North...

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2020/11/24

In October, we released Catalyst, a Postlight whitepaper on driving digital transformation within an organization. This week we release the audio from our first of a four part presentation series on Catalyst. In this first live recording, we explain the importance of defining your mission, we share some industry trends and we answer all of your questions. Links: Introducing Postlight’s New Whitepaper: Catalyst Postlight - Careers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:28:40

Revamping a Famous Monkey: On Mailchimp’s New...

Catalyst ·

2020/11/17

A little while back Mailchimp approached Postight for some help. They wanted to improve their developer experience and rebrand their APIs. This week we are joined by two Postlight employees, Liz Tan and Adam Pash, who helped make that happen. They share their reflections on the process and talk about what it was like doing design and content strategy for such a well known and beloved company. Links: Introducing Mailchimp Developer Introducing Postlight’s New Whitepaper: Catalyst Say This

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00:01:41

Introducing Postlight Podcast

Catalyst ·

2020/11/11

What happens when software eats the world? Industry veterans Paul Ford and Rich Ziade chat with their friends about technology, design, and business from a distinctly East Coast point of view. Decades of experience inform their no-BS, quick-witted patter about what digital transformation really means. Created by Postlight, the digital product studio they co-founded in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:54

Catalyst: Introducing Postlight’s New Whitepaper

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2020/11/10

If you’ve ever struggled to build software in a large organization, you know how many obstacles can get in the way. To help you through the process, look no further than Catalyst, Postlight’s new whitepaper. This week Paul and Rich discuss the whitepaper and the different organizational aspects of shipping software that are often overlooked. Be sure to join us on November 12 at our live (remote) recording of the Postlight Podcast where we'll talk about all things Catalyst and give more insights on

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00:29:11

Postlight Turns Five: We Share Some Lessons We’ve...

Catalyst ·

2020/11/03

Postlight is going to Kindergarten! It’s been a wild ride these past five years and we’ve learned a lot. This week we share some useful lessons that we’ve learned since our inception. We talk about the importance of being generous, keeping your contracts short, keeping your employees happy and never forgetting that revenue comes first. Here’s to five more happy years! Links: Postlight - Driven By Strategy, Wired To Deliver Also, we're hosting a Postlight Podcast Live (remotely, obviously)

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00:21:23

Instrument Flying: Why Flying a Plane is Like Running...

Catalyst ·

2020/10/27

Flying is all about giving up control, trusting your instruments and staying the course. This week Paul and Rich break down the similarities between piloting a plane and piloting a company. We talk about the concept of instrument flying and explain why navigating cross winds in a plane is not so different from an agency navigating their business. Links: Microsoft Flight Simulator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:35:53

Regulating Product Decisions: With Jason Goldman

Catalyst ·

2020/10/20

As someone who has worked both in Silicon Valley and in The White House, Jason Goldman has a unique perspective on tech regulation. This week he shares his thoughts on the rise of monolithic social media platforms and how they’ve been used to advance political agendas and promote hate. He shares what he’s learned about regulation while working in the White House and reminds us that there’s hope in younger generations. Links: Jason Goldman Twitter Dune Pod Podcast Blogger Potential Policy

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00:30:12

A Case of the Monday.com: The Rise of Project...

Catalyst ·

2020/10/13

It feels like every week a new software as a service project management tool pops up. This week we discuss if these spreadsheet-like project management tools can act as a good template for shipping products. We discuss the power dynamics related to project management and talk about whether these notification driven tools are actually effective or if they are instead just a bit annoying. Links: Monday.com Pendo Todoist NPR: All Things Considered Smartsheet Asana Dash for

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00:20:01

Happiness Engineer: On Job Descriptions and The...

Catalyst ·

2020/10/06

This week Paul & Rich discuss what’s in a name, or more specifically a job description. We read some recent job postings and try to understand how tech culture got to the point of needing DevSecOps and Happiness Engineers. We talk about how the industry creates specialized skills and share our experience evolving within our own jobs. Links: Techmeme Memeorandom Mediagazer WeSmirch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:04

Voting by Phone: Why It Isn’t Possible...Yet

Catalyst ·

2020/09/29

It’s 2020. You can buy just about anything on your phone, you can do banking on your phone, so why can’t you vote on your phone? This week, Paul & Rich discuss the various security concerns that could come with online voting. We talk about the possible vulnerabilities in an online system and the danger of removing the people, checks and balances that come with traditional voting. Most importantly, be sure to go vote! Links: Register to Vote See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:30:01

Flight Simulator: On The World of Microsoft

Catalyst ·

2020/09/22

Microsoft used to be all about Windows but in recent years we’ve seen a huge transformation in the company. They went from thinking monolithically to branching out and making new connections with users on several different devices. This week we break down how Microsoft’s failures and new leadership led to a more diversified list of products and how humility helped them move forward. Links: Wreckfest Witcher Flight Simulator X-Plane Introducing Mailchimp Developer See Privacy

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00:27:23

Data as Conspiracy: Using Data to Manipulate the Masses

Catalyst ·

2020/09/15

We’ve been seeing a lot of questionable data being thrown around recently — think Trump’s interview with Jonathan Swan. As the election approaches, we can’t help but notice how data is being used to manipulate people. This week we dive into conspiracy thinking and talk about how tech today is being used to spread what were once fringe opinions to the masses. Links: The Paranoid Style in American Politics - Richard Hofstadter How to Lie with Statistics - Darrell Huff See Privacy Policy at

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00:27:57

Detente vs. Dreamer: On the Two Types of Software...

Catalyst ·

2020/09/08

There are two types of tech stakeholders, the detente and the dreamer. One is more reactive and is just trying to keep the peace while the other loves the possibility and potential in innovating. So which is best? Do you focus on stability and mitigating risk or do you make big bold moves? This week we discuss these two types of stakeholders and talk about the best ways to pitch software investments to CEOs and CFOs, which is no small feat. Links: The Dreamer and the Diplomat: Who Buys Software

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00:27:48

Level Up by Writing Things Down: Jojo Giltsoff on...

Catalyst ·

2020/09/01

We recently launched a huge project with New York’s public transit system, The MTA. Like the transit system the project was big and complex. This week we are joined by Product Manager Jojo Giltsoff who kept the MTA project running smoothly. She shares her tips and tools for managing big and busy teams and projects. She also teaches us how to find a healthy balance between being hypercritical and being an advocate for your team and explains why you should be writing down all the positive things

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00:24:53

Life in the Clouds: The Present and Future of Cloud...

Catalyst ·

2020/08/25

Paul tells us about his new project, Ephemeralist, a web page that gives your brain a break from the heaviness of social media. It pulls archives from places like the MoMA and the Smithsonian, and allows you to scroll through history—from books and fossils, to pictures of donkeys from the 1700s. We go through Paul's experience with hosting his new project on Google Cloud and how these massive hosting platforms have become increasingly convoluted and geared towards

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00:17:48

Pieces Loosely Joined: On The Mess That is Enterprise...

Catalyst ·

2020/08/18

Enterprise software is a behemoth. It’s expensive, confusing and takes forever to learn. On this week’s episode of Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich continue to break down why enterprise software is such a mess. We get into this confusing world of caked-on features and mysterious sales pitches. Links: Don’t Let the Backlog Drive Your Product - Rich Ziade Introducing Mailchimp Developer - Postlight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:22:57

Fact or Fiction: On Facts Not Doing What You Think...

Catalyst ·

2020/08/11

In the wise words of Elbert Hubbard “logic is a tool for furthering prejudice.” On this week’s episode of the Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich unpack this quote and talk about how best to communicate facts and logic. We share some tips on how to communicate facts in a way that actually engages people and talk about why using rhetoric rather than fact is a better way to get your point across. And in the end, we of course tie this all back to software. See Privacy Policy at

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00:22:12

The New New Normal: Five Tips For This Stage of The...

Catalyst ·

2020/08/04

The past 6 months have forced everyone into a new working situation, a situation that could continue for a while yet. This week Paul and Rich share some tips for coping with the ongoing pandemic. We discuss why you should be gathering your team more often and keeping clear and frequent communication about what’s happening across the company. We also talk about ways to be a source of stability for your employees and, of course, about the importance of

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00:26:37

Restricting Freedom for More Freedom: On The...

Catalyst ·

2020/07/28

We regulate cars so why not regulate tech? This week on the Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich get philosophical. We ask the big questions about how to regulate our own creations and how sometimes infringing on someone’s freedom can actually be a good thing. After all, without red lights the streets don’t work. Links: John Perry Barlow - A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:22

Synthesizing Feedback: The 6 Mistakes You’re Making...

Catalyst ·

2020/07/21

In this final episode of our 3 part series, Paul & Rich check back in with Managing Partner Chris LoSacco on the two final mistakes you’ve likely been making with your product. We talk about the importance of marketing your products within your own organization. Chris also explains his controversial opinion on why you shouldn’t be listening to your customers (don’t worry it’s not as scary or irresponsible as it sounds!). Links: Goldman Sachs - Postlight Chris LoSacco See Privacy Policy at

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