144 episodes

Blazing Trails explores Salesforce values in action through thought provoking conversations with global leaders, innovators and icons who are shaping the world for the better. Join host Michael Rivo to dive into topics surrounding innovation, equality, net zero energy, work and well-being. New episodes debut Wednesdays.

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    • 4.4 • 368 Ratings

Blazing Trails explores Salesforce values in action through thought provoking conversations with global leaders, innovators and icons who are shaping the world for the better. Join host Michael Rivo to dive into topics surrounding innovation, equality, net zero energy, work and well-being. New episodes debut Wednesdays.

    How Einstein GPT Brings Generative AI to CRM

    How Einstein GPT Brings Generative AI to CRM

    Today we're talking about the launch of Einstein GPT, which is being announced today at TrailblazerDX 2023. We are going to learn how Einstein GPT will open the door to the AI future for our customers. Here to show us the way is Jayesh Govindarajan, SVP of AI and Machine Learning at Salesforce.

    • 22 min
    Sellers as Trusted Advisors and More Tips to Maximize Efficiency

    Sellers as Trusted Advisors and More Tips to Maximize Efficiency

    Today we're talking all about the state of sales. In fact, it's the name of our latest sales research, the fifth edition of our State of Sales Report. Here to give us a breakdown is Tiffani Bova, Global Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, and author of the new book, The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth.

    • 23 min
    Opening the Doors of Opportunity for Black Male Youth

    Opening the Doors of Opportunity for Black Male Youth

    In celebration of Black History Month, we're going to learn about The Hidden Genius Project, a nonprofit focused on training and mentoring Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We'll also learn about the Salesforce Catalyst Fund, which provides unrestricted capital to nonprofits led by underrepresented leaders. Join us for this conversation with Dr. Brandon Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer of The Hidden Genius Project, and Dr. Ron C. Smith, Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce.

    • 23 min
    How Salesforce Research Is Using AI to Generate Proteins

    How Salesforce Research Is Using AI to Generate Proteins

    Did you know that Salesforce AI Research built an AI language model, Salesforce ProGen, that created the first known 3D structure of an artificial protein designed fully by AI? Learn more about this transformative research and the potential impact it may have on the medical world, as well as how AI research is being applied across industries with ProGen's lead researcher, Nikhil Naik.

    • 17 min
    CNBC Reporter and Author Julia Boorstin on What Women Leaders Teach Us

    CNBC Reporter and Author Julia Boorstin on What Women Leaders Teach Us

    Do women bring unique skills as leaders? That's the question Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, set out to answer in her new book When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn From Them. On today's episode, Julia talks about the odds-defying leadership approaches of women running the world's most innovative and successful companies - and what we can learn from them. Tune in!

    • 22 min
    Can Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth Help Save the Planet?

    Can Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth Help Save the Planet?

    Could bringing back the woolly mammoth be a key to saving the planet? Tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard geneticist George Church are betting on it. Together they launched Colossal Bioscience, a genetic engineering company focused on using gene editing technology to advance de-extinction. But the company has a much larger goal, re-introducing native populations to help restore natural ecosystems. Join us to hear Ben and George talk about their pioneering work. For more information on Colossal go to www.colossal.com.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
368 Ratings

368 Ratings

ArlieLP ,

Consistently excellent!

Blazing Trails is the podcast that I tell all my colleagues about! Michael truly never misses a beat. With incredible guests, high-quality information, and captivating conversations, every single episode is an A . Don’t miss it!

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Unsubscribing

Having Dr Wen on in a way that's supporting her views on COVID is a no go.

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Insightful, engaging, and inspiring!

If you’re looking for motivation and want to hear about the journeys of some of the world’s greatest leaders - hit the subscribe button. Blazing Trails has a multitude of inspiring conversations with thought leaders across industries. Highly recommend listening and subscribing to this podcast!

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