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The Suite Spot

The Suite Spot is the only technology leadership Podcast created by Technology Executives for Technology Executives.

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00:42:24

Special Edition: End Of Year Review 2024

The Suite Spot ·

2024/12/31

Hosts Howard Holton, Paul Lewis, and Carlos Vargas delve into leadership in the tech industry, examining the effects of the current economic climate and recent layoffs on employees. They emphasize the need to view jobs as part of a broader career strategy and advocate for a company culture that values employee contributions. The discussion highlights leveraging AI for growth and the importance of understanding market dynamics to prepare for job instability, urging listeners to focus on career

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00:43:23

Why Are You so Tired CTO?

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2024/12/25

Carlos Vargas Anderson introduces SwissPA, a platform for IT leaders to exchange insights, while sharing personal updates about his vacation and a 3D printing project called Gridfinity, which offers customizable organizers. He discusses the affordability of 3D printing and the challenges of food-safe materials. As year-end approaches, he highlights the stress tech leaders face with budgeting and the importance of building strong relationships with CFOs for effective financial planning. Carlos

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00:43:23

Did Your Spend It All Yet? - Part 1

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2024/12/19

Carlos Vargas Anderson introduces SwissPA, a platform for IT leaders to exchange insights, while sharing personal updates about his vacation and a 3D printing project called Gridfinity, which offers customizable organizers. He discusses the challenges tech leaders face during Q4, including budgeting pressures and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with CFOs for accurate financial planning. Strategies for managing stress and fostering a positive work environment are highlighted,

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00:55:38

Pastries, Coffee and AI

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2024/12/03

A podcast episode recorded at a CISO conference in Miami features discussions with Chester Conforte and David Letterman on the transformative impact of Generative AI on enterprises. The conversation delves into the balance between risk and innovation, the potential job market disruption, and the ethical implications of AI, emphasizing the need for human oversight. The speakers explore AI's limitations, the importance of workforce specialization, and the philosophical effects of AI on society, while

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00:34:08

Know Thyself: Navigating the AI Hype — Insights from...

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2024/10/26

Insights from the Gartner IT Symposium highlight the critical role of AI, particularly generative AI, for IT leaders and CIOs. While predictions about AI's impact have been validated, many organizations struggle with maturity and data quality for successful implementation. The discussion identifies two distinct races in AI adoption—one for vendors and another for enterprises—differentiating between simple and complex use cases. A shift in tone from urgency to caution emphasizes the need for

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00:47:44

What to expect from this year's Gartner Conference...

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2024/10/18

Hosts Harold Hilton and Paul Lewis share their enthusiasm for the upcoming Gartner conference at Epcot, reflecting on past experiences and improvements at the venue. They discuss the conference's significance in shaping industry trends and AI strategies, emphasizing the need to grasp Gartner's messaging for the year ahead. The hosts critique Gartner's focus on tools without addressing enterprise readiness and integration issues, expressing concerns about the rise of siloed AI systems. They advocate

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00:35:48

Don't Call Me, I'll Call You. You Need SPIN

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2024/10/04

Carlos Vargas, Howard Holton, and Paul Lewis delve into essential leadership insights, sharing Carlos's experiences from attending Black Hat and DEF CON. He unexpectedly delivered a keynote presentation while on the go and expressed frustration over irrelevant vendor solicitations post-conference. The discussion critiques traditional sales methodologies that prioritize quantity over quality, highlighting the challenges of cold outreach. Emphasizing the importance of trust and relationship-building,

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00:40:44

The Dark Side of an Executive

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2024/09/27

Carlos Vargas, Howard Holton, and Paul Lewis delve into the leadership challenges faced in the tech industry, discussing the often negative perception of IT departments and the unrealistic expectations surrounding budgets and service delivery. They explore the complexities of chargebacks, prioritization of IT projects, and the importance of managing employee expectations during technological transitions. The conversation highlights the need for effective stakeholder engagement and clear

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00:38:39

The Fallacy of Choice. Winners and Losers

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2024/09/11

"The Sweet Spot" podcast delves into leadership insights with hosts Carlos Vargas, Howard Hilton, and Paul Louis. They revisit indecision and decision-making strategies, pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones, and discuss Oracle's new partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and AWS, enhancing multi-cloud capabilities. The episode emphasizes the distinction between modernization and migration, the impact of easy database migration on modernization efforts, and the importance of specialized

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00:42:38

Navigating AI Implementation in Business

The Suite Spot ·

2024/08/29

Carlos Vargas leads a discussion with Howard Holden and Paul Lewis on the challenges of leadership and technology, focusing on insights from Howard's Ray-Ban AR glasses and the implications of Azure's cloud outages. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding AI's practical applications, addressing misconceptions, and the need for organizations to assess their readiness for AI implementation. Key topics include the balance between clickbait and substance, the differences in AI

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00:42:38

Navigating AI Implementation in Business

The Suite Spot ·

2024/08/29

Carlos Vargas leads a discussion with Howard Holden and Paul Lewis on the challenges of leadership and technology, focusing on insights from Howard's Ray-Ban AR glasses and the implications of Azure's cloud outages. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding AI's practical applications, addressing misconceptions, and the need for organizations to assess their readiness for AI implementation. Key topics include the balance between clickbait and substance, the differences in AI

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00:47:18

How to become the leader that you want to be.

The Suite Spot ·

2024/07/25

Scarlos Vargas and co-hosts Howard Hilton Lewis, along with a surprise guest, share personal anecdotes while celebrating Independence Day and Canada Day, and discussing the Denver Comic Con. The video covers eight Dungeons and Dragons panels, including live play sessions with AI as a DM, showcasing AI's role in enhancing gameplay and storytelling. Insights on audience engagement, world-building in fantasy, and the evolution of organizational culture are explored, emphasizing the importance of

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00:47:18

How to become the leader that you want to be.

The Suite Spot ·

2024/07/25

Scarlos Vargas and co-hosts Howard Hilton Lewis, along with a surprise guest, share personal anecdotes while celebrating Independence Day and Canada Day, and discussing the Denver Comic Con. The video covers eight Dungeons and Dragons panels, including live play sessions with AI as a DM, showcasing AI's role in enhancing gameplay and storytelling. Insights on audience engagement, world-building in fantasy, and the evolution of organizational culture are explored, emphasizing the importance of

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00:35:31

Unpacking AI Strategies and Conferences Insights

The Suite Spot ·

2024/06/14

Carlos Vargas, Howard Houghton, and Paul Lewis discuss whiskey tasting and AI technology on a weekly show. They analyze the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation, highlighting the importance of starting small and measuring outcomes. The discussion emphasizes the need for boards to inquire about technology leaders' success and lessons learned, expressing optimism about the future impact of AI technology despite the risks involved.

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00:35:31

Unpacking AI Strategies and Conferences Insights

The Suite Spot ·

2024/06/14

Carlos Vargas, Howard Houghton, and Paul Lewis discuss whiskey tasting and AI technology on a weekly show. They analyze the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation, highlighting the importance of starting small and measuring outcomes. The discussion emphasizes the need for boards to inquire about technology leaders' success and lessons learned, expressing optimism about the future impact of AI technology despite the risks involved.

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00:35:37

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The Suite Spot ·

2024/06/11

The Switchbar is a leadership platform featuring Carlos Vargas, Howard Houghton, and Paul Lewis. The recent discussion delved into the impact of AI over the past six months, categorizing individuals into distracted, non-technical, and AI-focused groups. The emphasis was on initiating small and measurable AI projects, acknowledging the rising risks while fostering optimism for the future. Boards are encouraged to seek insights from tech leaders on AI lessons learned and future applications,

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00:35:37

suitespot-episode

The Suite Spot ·

2024/06/11

The Switchbar is a leadership platform featuring Carlos Vargas, Howard Houghton, and Paul Lewis. The recent discussion delved into the impact of AI over the past six months, categorizing individuals into distracted, non-technical, and AI-focused groups. The emphasis was on initiating small and measurable AI projects, acknowledging the rising risks while fostering optimism for the future. Boards are encouraged to seek insights from tech leaders on AI lessons learned and future applications,

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00:40:49

Which Story Do I Want To Tell?

The Suite Spot ·

2024/05/31

I discuss the significance of stagecraft for CXOs and panelists in conferences, focusing on engaging delivery and content preparation for effective communication. I provide suggestions like recording and reviewing oneself, adjusting content, and practicing voice modulation. I advise the audience to draw from past experiences as attendees to enhance their speaking skills. CXOs are urged to prioritize content value and panelists over personal recognition, promoting dynamic discussions and diverse

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00:40:49

Which Story Do I Want To Tell?

The Suite Spot ·

2024/05/31

I discuss the significance of stagecraft for CXOs and panelists in conferences, focusing on engaging delivery and content preparation for effective communication. I provide suggestions like recording and reviewing oneself, adjusting content, and practicing voice modulation. I advise the audience to draw from past experiences as attendees to enhance their speaking skills. CXOs are urged to prioritize content value and panelists over personal recognition, promoting dynamic discussions and diverse

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00:44:29

You don't care, I don't care, nobody &@*@# cares.

The Suite Spot ·

2024/05/04

I discuss the common issue of lack of empathy and communication between IT and business teams. I emphasize the importance of empathy and deference in interactions, highlighting the need for leaders to exhibit these qualities to set a positive tone for the team. Understanding, collaboration, effective communication, and mutual respect are encouraged to achieve common goals and improve relationships between teams.

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