Minerva Meets

Sonal Chandler
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Minerva Meets

Minerva Meets is a podcast presented by Minerva Consulting. Hosted by Sonal Chandler, each episode explores critical topics in cybersecurity and AI readiness, offering insights and practical guidance for navigating today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re safeguarding your organization or unlocking the potential of AI, this podcast delivers engaging conversations to educate, inspire, and empower organizations to thrive in a digital world. https://minervaconsultinginc.com/ letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com

  1. MAR 13

    AI vs. Automation: What’s the Difference?

    In this episode, I sit down with Elisa Silverglade, Director of Intelligent Automation at Techromatic, to break down the key differences between artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, two technologies that often get mixed up. Elisa shares her expertise on how automation improves efficiency, particularly in the legal sector, while I explain how AI goes beyond automation by analyzing data, recognizing patterns, and making predictions. We also debunk common myths about AI and automation replacing jobs and provide practical steps for SMBs looking to adopt these technologies strategically. Whether you’re considering automating repetitive tasks or leveraging AI for decision-making, this episode will help you understand how to get started. ****** To learn more about working with Minerva, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Find Minerva on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Learn more about our guest, Elisa Silverglade and Techromatic.⁠

    48 min

  2. FEB 21

    Cyber Insurance - What SMBs Need to Know

    In this episode, I invited Gregg Knepper, President of Integrated Coverage Group, to discuss the critical topic of cyber insurance and what every small business needs to know it. Gregg emphasizes the necessity of cyber insurance for businesses of all sizes, debunking myths that small businesses are not targets for cyber attacks. He explains the differences between standard business policies and standalone cyber insurance, highlighting the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures to qualify for coverage. The episode also covers the evolving application process and the need for businesses to stay informed about emerging cyber threats and best practices. ****** To learn more about working with Minerva, visit ouronline home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Learn more about our guest, Gregg Knepper and Integrated Coverage Group.

    37 min

  3. JAN 9

    How Can AI Transform Customer Experience and Build Trust?

    In this episode, I interview Tom Cates, founder and president of The Brookside Group and Encompass CX. The discussion centers on customer experience (CX) and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on it. Tom, with nearly 30 years of expertise in customer retention and loyalty, explains that CX is shaped by all customer interactions and their comparisons with competitors. He emphasizes the importance of perception, managing customer expectations, and becoming a trusted advisor. Tom also discusses how AI can enhance customer interactions, providing deeper insights for sales teams to improve customer relationships and loyalty. ****** To learn more about working with Minerva, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Learn more about our guest, Tom Cates. Encompass-CX.

    51 min

  4. 12/19/2024

    Season 1 Recap & What’s Next for 2025 🎉

    Welcome to the Season 1 Recap of Minerva Meets! In this milestone episode, host Sonal Chandler reflects on the incredible insights and expert guests who made 2024 unforgettable—and sets the stage for what’s ahead in 2025. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How cybersecurity and AI innovation shaped this season’s conversations. Key takeaways from standout episodes, grouped into four themes: 🚀 Technology & Workplace Innovation 🔒 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 🤖 AI Insights 🌍 Industry-Specific Challenges The big lessons that connect these topics: Cybersecurity and AI are reshaping how industries innovate, respond to threats, and embrace change. 🌟 Looking Ahead: 2025 and Minerva Minutes We’re introducing Minerva Minutes: bite-sized, under-5-minute educational episodes designed to keep you informed and inspired on the go. Subscribe now so you don’t miss this exciting addition to the lineup! This season wouldn’t have been the same without the incredible insights from our expert guests: Paul Varnedo – Tech Adoption in the Workplace Rohit Gupta – Modern Law Office: The Role of Analytics Hugh Musick – Human-Centered Design: Creating Experiences That Matter Jeff Englander – Cybersecurity: The Basics Murali Kashaboina – Foundations of AI: Implementing and Overcoming Challenges Cathy Miron – GRC Essentials for Cybersecurity Joanie Connell – The Human Side of AI Chris Harrison, Keith Richard, and Byron de Jesus – CrowdStrike Deconstructed Trenelle Pierce – Breaking Down XDR Shawn Flynn – How AI Can Transform Investment Banking Walter Anderson – Exploring Cybersecurity in Maritime Operations 🌟 Each guest brought their unique expertise, helping us explore how technology, innovation, and security impact diverse industries. We’re grateful for their contributions! 🎧 Listen Now and join Sonal as she celebrates the journey so far and previews what’s next. 💌 Get in Touch: Have a topic or question for Minerva Meets? Email us at letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com or visit minervaconsultinginc.com.

    24 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Exploring Cybersecurity in Maritime Operations

    In this episode, I sit down with Walter Anderson, a seasoned vCISO and maritime cybersecurity expert, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities in securing global shipping and logistics. From real-world cyber threats to future-proofing with emerging technologies, we discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting maritime operations and the global economy. Tune in for an insightful and engaging conversation about safeguarding one of the world's most vital industries! ******** To learn more about working with Minerva, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about our guest, Walter Anderson, PortSecure Cyber Security

    37 min

  6. 10/24/2024

    How AI Can Transform Investment Banking

    In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Flynn, a seasoned investment banker and podcast host to explore how AI is transforming the investment banking landscape. From streamlining operations to enhancing decision-making, we discuss the most impactful AI applications and what the future holds for the industry. Tune in for a fascinating and fun conversation about the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology!   ******** To learn more about working with Minerva, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about our guest, Shawn Flynn, The Silicon Valley Podcast

    44 min

  7. 09/18/2024

    Breaking Down XDR

    In this episode of Minerva Meets, I’m joined by Trenelle Pierce, MBA, a cybersecurity leader specializing in enterprise risk management. Together, we break down Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to understand its role in cybersecurity. Trenelle shares her insights on how XDR enhances threat detection, strengthens security operations, and helps organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. We also discuss the challenges of adopting XDR and what the future holds for this evolving technology. Anyone curious about cybersecurity will gain valuable insights from this episode on how to stay protected in an increasingly complex digital world.   ******** To learn more about working with us, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about our guest, Trenelle Pierce & Cytellix.

    35 min

  8. 08/08/2024

    CrowdStrike Deconstructed

    In this episode, I'm joined by a panel of three distinguished experts: Chris Harrison, Keith Richard, and Byron de Jesus, to break down the recent CrowdStrike outage. Each guest offers their unique insights into the incident. Together, we unravel what happened, why it occurred, and most importantly, what lessons can be learned. The episode underscores the importance of being prepared, no matter the size of your organization and emphasizes the critical need for Disaster Recovery (DR), Incident Response (IR), and Business Continuity (BC) plans. ******** To learn more about working with us, visit our online home at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minerva Consulting Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find Minerva on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal Chandler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about our guests: Chris Harrison & VC3 Keith Richard & GreaterGood Byron de Jesus & Zoix

    58 min
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Minerva Meets is a podcast presented by Minerva Consulting. Hosted by Sonal Chandler, each episode explores critical topics in cybersecurity and AI readiness, offering insights and practical guidance for navigating today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re safeguarding your organization or unlocking the potential of AI, this podcast delivers engaging conversations to educate, inspire, and empower organizations to thrive in a digital world. https://minervaconsultinginc.com/ letstalk@minervaconsultinginc.com

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  • Creator
    Sonal Chandler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sonal Chandler
  • Show Website
    Minerva Meets

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