Expedition Tech

Elevate Digital

Expedition Tech is exploring the human side of the tech revolution. Host Adam Morgan is speaking with technology leaders, innovators, and CEOs, about how to change the dynamic around the people side of technology.

Episodes

  1. 03/14/2023

    Navigating the Talent & Skills Gap: Creative Tech Leadership with Tracy Kerrins

    "Creating a transparent, inclusive culture is key to equipping the next generation of technology leadership."  Learn how Tracy Kerrins, Chief Information Officer for Consumer Technology at Wells Fargo, leads the way on this week's episode of Expedition Tech. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she is an extrovert who thrives on creating visibility and access up and down the organization and is passionate about creating a transparent, inclusive culture. I dove into it with Tracy Kerrins in this week's episode of Expedition Tech. Key Takeaways Creating a transparent, inclusive culture and hearing how messaging is communicated throughout the organization.Accelerating digital transformation and adapting to customer expectations.Focusing on manager development and leading through change. Time Stamps 5:58 how Wells Fargo is digitally focused  6:33 modifying leadership during the pandemic 7:18 the impact of the pandemic on life work balance 8:29 new roles within Wells Fargo  9:15 talent gap in tech  10:07 mainframe modernization10:20 tapping into college grads for talent 11:04 Wells Fargo tech college 11:20 we block off time each week to create a learning space  12:21 leadership as continual learning includes DEI 13:10 big push this year on management and leading through change 14:17 best ways to establish positive behavior, leading from the top, creating boundaries15:08 we have to be creative and innovative15:44 payments is an exciting space in Fintech 16:20 Wells Fargo is looking to partner with Fintech 17:15 lightning round

    18 min
  2. 02/28/2023

    Unlocking Tech Investing with John Seral: Shopping For Leadership

    "Jack [Welch] was a contemporary leader. Everything about him started and ended with talent and people, and technology was kind of woven in there as well. But he believed in the best talent, the best ideas, and whenever it was technology based, he would go with it." - John Seral This week on Expedition Tech we get an advisory board level masterclass from private equity investor John Seral, Operating Advisor and Board Member of Clayton Dubilier & Rice.  He’s currently managing billions of dollars in technology investments and had a 30 year career at General Electric working as CIO under Jack Welch. We go deep on what he looks for when researching tech investments for VC’s and it has everything to do with people.  Key Takeaways Exploring what it takes to equip the next generation of technology leadership.Investigating the investment in people to support and drive the current technology arms race.Examining the potential conflict between the massive investments into technology and the lack of investment into people development. Time Stamps 1:52 Jack Welsh and technology 3:32 The 4 E’s of General Electric5:18 The technology continuum  6:48 Private Equity and technology 9:24 Why people are important to private equity companies 12:40 70/70/70 model as a business model 14:52 Recent acquisitions 18:29 you can’t afford not to compete21:08 Cyber Insurance has accelerated in last 12 months 22:32 Six Sigma final thoughts

    24 min
  3. 02/14/2023

    Trade Minister Manuel Tovar's Vision for Costa Rica's Digital Future

    "Small is beautiful, and if we can just sit in the classroom next to the smartest kid in the classroom, then I'm sure that something good will come out of that." - Manuel Tovar Costa Rica is a small country with a big mission: to become the startup nation of Latin America. In this episode of Expedition Tech, Manuel Tovar, the Costa Rican Trade Minister discusses his inspiring vision of an economy focused on people, planet and prosperity. He has launched initiatives such as aligning public policies to the best and most advanced standards, developing a bilingual workforce, and deepening the country's trade platform. The country is committed to sustainability and developing the necessary workforce to meet the technology demands of the modern economy. Key Takeaways How Costa Rica is investing in technology and people to drive this change and equip the next generation of technology leadership.Why making tech is a priority, and focused on innovation, rather than commoditizing technology through low cost labor.The ways the country is committed to sustainability and developing the necessary workforce to meet the technology demands of the modern economy.Why they call Israel “the smartest kid” in the room  Time Stamps 4:06 how Costa Rica became the digital epicenter of Central America  6:07 Abolishing the army and dedicating taxes to educate students7:10 8% of Costa Rica’s GDP is from digital technology     9:11 This is Latin America’s time  14:37 Where they are focusing in tech   16:32 Trade agreements they are seeking 17:33 Why they look to Israel 21:23 Why being a good neighbor is imperative

    27 min

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Expedition Tech is exploring the human side of the tech revolution. Host Adam Morgan is speaking with technology leaders, innovators, and CEOs, about how to change the dynamic around the people side of technology.