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🎙️ Millennium Live: Where the Leaders of Today are Transforming the Digital Enterprise The Millennium Alliance Podcast offers Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines a unique and exclusive platform to present opportunities to their peers, share industry developments, and tell the story of their career and overall company value. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis. Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. Oct 7

    Episode 377 | AI Security: From Governance Uncertainty to Action

    AI adoption in cybersecurity is accelerating—but is governance keeping pace? In this Millennium Live episode, Chris Cochran, Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at SANS Institute, is here to explore the widening gap between how quickly organizations are adopting AI and how prepared they are to secure, govern, and challenge it. Drawing on insights from the 2026 SANS AI Survey and AI Security Maturity Model, Chris examines the rise of AI-enabled attacks, shortcomings in threat detection, workforce readiness, accountability for autonomous systems, and why foundational defenses may matter more than an AI-vs.-AI arms race. He also introduces the “Principle of Least Agency” and shares a practical 90-day sequence leaders can use to move from AI governance uncertainty toward meaningful action.Reference Links: https://www.sans.org/white-papers/2026-sans-ai-survey-insightshttps://www.sans.org/mlp/2026-ai-security-maturity-model-ebookChris Cochran is the Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at the SANS Institute, where he stands at the intersection of frontier AI innovation and real-world cybersecurity defense. A Marine Corps veteran and former leader at organizations like Netflix, Mandiant, the U.S. House of Representatives, Axonius, and NSA, Chris has spent his career translating complexity into clarity, whether guiding organizations through emerging AI threat landscapes, pioneering defensive AI workflows, or shaping the next generation of AI-security practitioners. His work blends deep operational cyber experience with cutting-edge research in AI governance, model risk, multi-agent systems, and adversarial AI, positioning him as one of the few leaders equally fluent in shaping AI strategy and securing it. Known for his storytelling, community leadership, and ability to distill fast-moving technical shifts into actionable insight, Chris is helping build the future where AI systems are both powerful and safe. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  2. Aug 31

    Episode 375 | The Cost of Standing Still: Is Your MHE Fleet Losing You Money?

    Most people hear “electrification” and think of electric cars. But some of the biggest opportunities are happening in a much less visible place: the forklifts moving goods through warehouses and distribution centers. In this episode, we explore the hidden technology and cost gaps surrounding industrial material-handling equipment (MHE). JF Marchand, Marketing Director at UgoWork, examines why many fleets are still relying on outdated lead-acid technology, how the OEM and dealer ecosystem influences fleet-energy decisions, what differentiates UgoWork’s lithium solutions, and how its fleet intelligence platform turns battery data into actionable insights. The episode also covers the accelerating adoption of lithium, the tension between site-level uptime priorities and enterprise-wide asset efficiency, and how better data can help organizations close that gap. For supply chain and operations leaders, the takeaway is clear: the battery powering a forklift may be much more than an equipment decision. It can be a lever for productivity, visibility, and significant cost savings. About UgoWork: UgoWork is on a mission to eliminate energy waste in the material handling industry. We develop smart lithium-ion forklift batteries and charging infrastructure engineered for the real world: non-stop pressure, tough warehouse conditions, and constant changes on the floor. Beyond products, we address every energy challenge—from understanding power consumption and grid constraints to optimizing asset life and managing large-scale fleet transitions. Based in Québec, Canada, they power some of the largest S&P 500 and Fortune 500 operations across North America—making lift truck energy one less thing to worry about. Learn more at ugowork.com About the guest: JF Marchand is the Marketing Director at UgoWork, a fast-growing technology company driving operational transformation in the industrial sector. A trained mechanical engineer with a career rooted in innovation, JF brings over 15+ years of experience helping international tech companies scale by aligning commercial strategy with purpose-driven product development. At UgoWork, he leads a multidisciplinary team across strategy, brand, demand generation, sales enablement, and outbound growth. With a sharp focus on delivering business impact, JF builds marketing and business development engines that prioritize operational efficiency, reduce waste, and accelerate enterprise adoption. JF is known for his strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and bias for action. He thrives in fast-paced environments where cross-functional alignment, creativity, and shared values fuel growth. For him, building successful teams is as much about having fun and developing people as it is about delivering results. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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🎙️ Millennium Live: Where the Leaders of Today are Transforming the Digital Enterprise The Millennium Alliance Podcast offers Fortune 1000 C-Level executives, leading public sector/government officials, and thought leaders across a variety of disciplines a unique and exclusive platform to present opportunities to their peers, share industry developments, and tell the story of their career and overall company value. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm. Focusing primarily in areas such as business transformation, executive education, growth, policy, and need analysis. Millennium is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic locations for collaboration across the world. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.