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IT Visionaries

Gain unparalleled access to the minds of industry-leading CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. Enjoy episodes filled with expert insights, inspiring stories, and trend analysis, all brought to you by the people shaping the future of technology. Whether you"re an IT professional, aspiring tech leader, or general tech enthusiast, IT Visionaries has something for everyone. Don"t miss out on the chance to learn from the best – subscribe now! Produced by the team at Mission.org and brought to you by Brightspot.

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01:00:42

When AI Pretends to Be Your CEO: How Companies Stay...

IT Visionaries ·

2025/12/18

If your business relies on video calls, messaging apps, or mobile devices, you are at risk for a new kind of attack.In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt sits down with Christine Gadsby, Chief Security Officer at BlackBerry, to explore how AI, deepfakes, and weakened telecom infrastructure are reshaping the modern threat landscape.Christine explains why enterprises can no longer trust what they see or hear, how metadata has become one of the most valuable intelligence sources for

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01:02:44

The AI Security Blind Spots Every Company Should Fix Now

IT Visionaries ·

2025/12/04

Security used to be a headache. Now it is a growth engine.In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt sits down with Taylor Hersom, Founder and CEO of Eden Data and former CISO, to break down how fast growing companies can turn cybersecurity and compliance into a true competitive advantage. Taylor explains why frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and emerging AI standards such as ISO 42001 are becoming essential for winning enterprise business. He also shares how to future proof controls,

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00:59:51

How to Maximize ROI on AI in 2026

IT Visionaries ·

2025/11/20

The promise of agentic AI has been massive, autonomous systems that act, reason, and make business decisions, but most enterprises are still struggling to see results.In this episode, host Chris Brandt sits down with Sumeet Arora, Chief Product Officer at Teradata, to unpack why the gap exists between AI hype and actual impact, and what it takes to make AI scale, explainable, and ROI-driven.From the shift toward “AI with ROI” to the new era of human + AI systems and data quality challenges, Sumeet

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00:59:22

Building AI That Works Under Pressure

IT Visionaries ·

2025/11/06

If you’ve ever shipped an AI feature that looked great in testing — only to watch it behave unpredictably in production — you’re not alone.In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt talks with Lawrence Jones, Founding Engineer at incident.io, about the critical gap between AI that demos well and AI that works under pressure. Lawrence shares how his team designs tools that help engineers respond faster, learn from failure, and build systems that don’t crumble when it counts. CHAPTERS / KEY

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00:53:20

The Future of Procurement: Real-Time Supply Chain...

IT Visionaries ·

2025/10/31

Every product a company ships depends on thousands of tiny decisions happening deep inside the supply chain. But most organizations are still making those decisions using stale spreadsheets, fragmented systems, and guesswork.In this episode, we explore how AI-driven procurement intelligence is changing the game – moving teams from reactive firefighting to proactive supply chain planning.Our guest today is Shardul Shah, cofounder of VeritosAI. He breaks down the hidden risks inside modern supply

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00:35:03

Why You Feel More Burned Out Than Ever

IT Visionaries ·

2025/10/23

AI was supposed to make life easier. So why are tech teams more burned out than ever? In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt and guest co-host Lacey Peace unpack the real reasons behind the burnout crisis sweeping through tech and cybersecurity teams in 2025. From the “do more with less” culture to the false promise of AI automation, they explore how overwork, layoffs, and unrealistic expectations are reshaping the future of tech work. Topics we cover: Why AI adoption is increasing

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00:36:25

AI Deception: What Is It & How to Prepare

IT Visionaries ·

2025/10/16

What happens when AI stops making mistakes… and starts misleading you?This discussion dives into one of the most important — and least understood — frontiers in artificial intelligence: AI deception.We explore how AI systems evolve from simple hallucinations (unintended errors) to deceptive behaviors — where models selectively distort truth to achieve goals or please human feedback loops. We unpack the coding incentives, enterprise risks, and governance challenges that make this issue critical for

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01:01:04

Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey: The New Internet, AI Agents,...

IT Visionaries ·

2025/10/09

Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey - SVP & GM of Outshift by Cisco - explains how AI agents and quantum networks could completely redefine how software, infrastructure, and security function in the next decade.You’ll learn:→ What “Agentic AI” and the “Internet of Agents” actually are→ How Cisco open-sourced the Internet of Agents framework and why decentralization matters→ The security threat of “store-now, decrypt-later” attacks—and how post-quantum cryptography will defend against them→ How Outshift’s “freedom

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00:36:04

3 Biggest Cybersecurity Threats & What IT Leaders...

IT Visionaries ·

2025/09/25

Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords anymore. It’s an all-out battle where hackers run businesses with customer support desks, insider threats can be disguised as your newest hire, and artificial intelligence is both the weapon and the shield. In this special episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt switches roles and sits in the hot seat while Lacey Peace, host of Experts of Experience, interviews him about the three biggest cyber threats IT leaders must prepare for in

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00:45:13

$124B Data Problem: How Synthetic Data Accelerates AI

IT Visionaries ·

2025/09/18

When your AI has to make decisions in the real world, the data you don’t have can hurt people. DiffuseDrive CEO Balint Pasztor joins IT Visionaries to unpack the $124B data scarcity problem holding back autonomous systems — and how synthetic data (done right) can compress years of data collection into hours. We dig into: why edge cases matter (and how to safely create them), closing the sim-to-real gap with diffusion models, preventing model drift, and building a data engine for physical AI across

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00:37:03

Turning 90 Years of Data into AI-Powered Insights

IT Visionaries ·

2025/07/10

Discover how to turn decades of data into a competitive edge, build lasting customer relationships beyond the first click, and apply AI in ways that truly drive impact. Joining us is Vineet Mahajan, CTO of US News & World Report, who shares how he’s led the 90-year-old brand through a sweeping digital transformation. From rearchitecting infrastructure to deploying semantic search, generative AI, and agentic tools, Vineet explains how his team is reimagining what a legacy institution can become—and

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00:44:04

What IT Leaders Can Learn from How the Government...

IT Visionaries ·

2025/06/26

IT leaders in regulated industries know the pain of navigating outdated, slow procurement systems – especially when critical missions depend on modern tools. In this episode, Bryana Tucci, Lead of the AWS Marketplace for the US Intelligence Community, shares how government agencies are overcoming legacy procurement bottlenecks to access cutting-edge software, AI tools, and cloud services faster and more securely.Listeners will gain insight into:Why traditional government procurement can take up to

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00:52:56

AI in Content Management | Opportunities and Challenges

IT Visionaries ·

2025/06/05

Feeling buried under content chaos? You're not alone. Ravi Singh, President and Chief Product Officer at Brightspot, joins us to break down how IT leaders can regain control, cut through AI-generated noise, and build scalable, secure content systems. He shares the secrets behind Brightspot’s success with some of the world’s biggest brands, explains how to avoid costly AI missteps, and reveals how to keep creators at the center of your digital strategy.Key Moments0:00 Meet Ravi Singh, President and

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00:35:08

The Future of IT and IT Visionaries

IT Visionaries ·

2025/06/04

Meet Chris Brandt, the new host of IT Visionaries.In this special episode, outgoing host Albert Chou passes the mic to Chris—a seasoned Technology Strategist with a passion for connecting bold ideas to real business outcomes.Chris’s career spans startups to global enterprises, from building an EMP-shielded data center deep underground to deploying 200PB HPC environments in Fintech. His expertise includes business strategy, IT operations, security, and network architecture.Outside of work, he enjoys

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00:49:04

Unlocking Success: The Hidden Role of Human Judgment...

IT Visionaries ·

2024/11/12

Are data-driven decisions overrated? On this special roundtable episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom that more data always leads to better outcomes. Our guests, Kevin McEvilly, Andrew Fox, and Mike Della Porta, discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on analytics and the importance of human insight in crafting successful marketing strategies. Are you ready to rethink your approach?Tune in to learn:Diversity is a significant challenge in the tech space.Agencies have always been

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00:44:14

Building a Digital Core for AI Success

IT Visionaries ·

2024/10/29

On this episode, Andy Tay, Senior Managing Director, Cloud First Lead Accenture Cloud First, Accenture, discusses the critical role of digital transformation and AI readiness for businesses. He emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong digital core, which includes infrastructure, data strategies, and responsible AI practices, and he shares insights on the common pitfalls companies face when adopting AI and highlights successful case studies, particularly in the fast food industry.Key

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00:36:01

Unlocking the Power of Data with Acxiom

IT Visionaries ·

2024/10/15

On this episode, Janet Cinfio, Chief Information Officer of Acxiom, discusses the company's role in marketing intelligence and data management, the importance of balancing privacy with personalized marketing experiences, the need for responsible innovation in technology, and the significance of encouraging diversity in STEM careers.Key Insights:Personalization in marketing is crucial for consumer engagement.Brands are closer to understanding consumer preferences without identification.How Acxiom

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00:48:26

The Power of Human Intuition in the Innovation Process

IT Visionaries ·

2024/10/01

On this episode, Ahmad Bahai, CTO of Texas Instruments, discusses the importance of innovation in the semiconductor industry and the challenges of meeting the increasing demands for faster, more efficient technology. He highlights the need for disruptive innovation to keep up with the exponential growth of data and the widening gap between hardware capabilities and demand. Bahai emphasizes the role of problem-solving and risk management in the innovation process, as well as the importance of talent

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00:45:44

Balancing User Experience and Enterprise Requirements

IT Visionaries ·

2024/09/17

On this episode, Tony Lambert, CTO of TechSmith, discusses how TechSmith stays at the forefront of innovation by listening to customer needs, conducting research, and staying informed about industry trends. Plus, he explains why TechSmith has invested in content creation roles and how, in the future, video AI may be able to diagram manual skills, teach soft skills, and provide more advanced editing capabilities.Tune in to learn:How the screen recording industry has evolved, with more tools entering

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00:39:33

The Challenges of Interoperability and Integration...

IT Visionaries ·

2024/09/03

On this episode, Leslie Beavers, the acting Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, discusses the role and responsibilities of the Department of Defense (DoD) in defending the nation. The DoD is responsible for coordinating all IT efforts within the department, as well as warfighting command control and communications. With a budget of $60 billion annually and over 4 million people across the globe, Ms. Beavers emphasizes the importance of interoperability and integration within the

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