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Cisco TechBeat features inspirational guests from around the world that drive innovation. Join us for Season 3, hosted by Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, who has spent over 20 years in professional audio and content creation. AB is a natural at building connections with his guests and bringing their stories to life.

  1. APR 9

    S6 E4: Talking Creativity, AI, and the future of IT with Fletcher Previn

    AB sits down with Cisco’s CIO, Fletcher Previn, to talk about the role IT plays in driving business success. Fletcher shares his thoughts on the skills needed for the future of IT, how AI can enhance human potential, and why individual creativity can drive even better IT experiences and outcomes.

    13 min

  2. MAR 2

    S6 E3: Talking Empathetic Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, and the Future of HR with Kelly Jones

    AB sits down for a fun, informative, in-person chat with Kelly Jones, Cisco’s Chief People Officer, to discuss a variety of topics ranging from empathetic leadership to wellbeing in the workplace to future trends that could transform the HR landscape in 2025.

    21 min

  3. FEB 2

    S6 E2 Talking Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) with Dr. Guy Diedrich

    In this insightful and engaging episode, AB engages in a conversation with Dr. Guy Diedrich, Cisco's Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer, to explore the impressive global influence of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program. Marking its 10th anniversary, CDA has played a crucial role in narrowing the digital divide worldwide. This discussion delves into key subjects such as differentiating between resource availability and accessibility, building trust between glo...

    30 min

  4. JAN 26

    S6 E1: Talking Food 4 Education, a Revolutionary School-Feeding Program, with Wawira Njiru and Brian Tippens

    Wawira Njiru serves as the Founder and CEO of Food 4 Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Kenya by providing meals to over 500,000 students annually. In this insightful discussion, AB engages with Wawira and Brian Tippens, Cisco's Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Inclusion Officer, to explore the significance of community-driven initiatives, the implementation of sustainable practices in tackling the global food crisis, the crucial...

    28 min

  5. 12/02/2024

    S5 E10: Talking the Growing and Evolving Cisco Partner Ecosystem with Rodney Clark

    At Cisco, partnerships aren't merely a business transaction — they hinge on personal connections that have been cultivated over time. AB sits down with Rodney Clark, Cisco's SVP, Partnerships and Small & Medium Businesses, to chat about the ever-evolving partner ecosystem at Cisco. This great conversation dives into topics such as streamlining the partner experience, the shift from products to outcomes, the role of AI in driving better end-user experiences, and much more.

    23 min

  6. 10/31/2024

    S5 E9: Talking Identity Security, MFA, and the Vision and Strategy for Cisco’s Identity Portfolio with Matt Caulfield

    AB sits down with Matt Caulfield, VP of Identity and Duo, Cisco Security, to talk about the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio. This insightful conversation spans various topics, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), social engineering, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in identity security technologies.

    33 min

  7. 09/30/2024

    S5 E8: Talking Wireless Convergence, Open Roaming, 5G, and the future of Wi-Fi 7 with Matt MacPherson

    AB sits down with Matt MacPherson, Chief Technology Officer, Cisco Wireless, for an informative chat about the current state of Wi-Fi and cellular convergence, the importance of seamless roaming across Wi-Fi and cellular networks, and how Wi-Fi 7 is enhancing the user experience when compared to earlier Wi-Fi standards.

    38 min

  8. 08/29/2024

    S5 E7: Talking Partnership, Purpose, and the Kansas City Chiefs with Bert Soto

    AB sits down with Bert Soto, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Sales at TGS, the official technology provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, 2024 NFL Champions. This great conversation focuses on the company's trajectory from a small business to a comprehensive IT consulting firm that handles all facets of an IT environment, including managed services, automation/AI, security platforms, and end-user devices.

    26 min
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Cisco TechBeat features inspirational guests from around the world that drive innovation. Join us for Season 3, hosted by Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, who has spent over 20 years in professional audio and content creation. AB is a natural at building connections with his guests and bringing their stories to life.

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  • Creator
    Cisco TechBeat
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
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    © 2025 Cisco TechBeat
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