AWS Executive Insights

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AWS Executive Insights

The Executive Insights podcast, brought to you by AWS (Amazon Web Services), features peer-to-peer conversations between business executives on innovating for growth, building resiliency, and shaping the future of their organizations. Learn more at AWS Executive Insights and follow us on LinkedIn. For video versions of these and other conversations, subscribe to our YouTube playlist.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Right-sizing security across Amazon businesses with CSO Steve Schmidt

    Security leadership requires a holistic approach across physical and digital domains — and Amazon's diverse business portfolio presents unique challenges and opportunities in both realms. In this interview with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, we'll explore how Amazon implements security across AWS, amazon.com, Whole Foods, Prime Video, Kuiper and more. Join the conversation as Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy asks Steve about how Amazon standardizes security across businesses, leverages generative AI to improve application security, and enables comprehensive threat intelligence through tools like MadPot. Listen now to learn how modern security leaders can combine physical and information security to combat evolving threats from both cyberattacks and human espionage.

    28 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Leading with Humanity: A Conversation with Amazon Board Member Edith Cooper

    In this episode, Edith Cooper, Amazon Board Member and former Goldman Sachs CHRO, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and human connection in the modern workplace. Cooper shares insights from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and as co-founder of Medley, a coaching organization. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining customer centricity, fostering authentic human connections, and leveraging data and technology while preserving human expertise. Cooper highlights how Amazon's culture manifests through its governance practices and discusses the evolving relationship between HR and technology in driving organizational success. Throughout, she stresses the enduring importance of human skills in an AI-driven world.

    30 min

  3. FEB 11

    Rise of the Technical CxO: How leaders can stay ahead of the curve

    In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss strategies for continuous learning, fostering innovation, and building cross-functional collaboration. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability in leadership, creating structured learning programs, and maintaining curiosity while leading through change. The discussion provides practical advice for executives facing the challenges of rapid technological advancement, highlighting the balance between technical understanding and effective leadership.

    30 min

  4. JAN 28

    Adapting security practices to the new threat landscape

    Hear from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt, AWS CISO Chris Betz, and AWS VP, Security Assurance Sara Duffer for an insightful panel discussion about the evolution of security best practices in the modern era. Learn how emerging technologies are reshaping the risk landscape, how to prep for new compliance regulations, and how to enact the right governance strategies to keep your organization secure at every level.

    30 min

  5. JAN 21

    A Talk with Indra Nooyi, Amazon Board Member and Former PepsiCo CEO

    In this fireside chat, Indra Nooyi, Amazon board member and former PepsiCo CEO, shares insights on leadership in the era of technological transformation. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and balancing detailed knowledge with big-picture thinking. Nooyi discusses the challenges of leading organizational transformations, integrating technology into business strategies, and the evolving role of board members. She highlights the need for leaders to understand and communicate technological changes effectively, shape boards to meet company needs, and balance risk management with innovation. She also offers advice on selecting CTOs and fostering a culture of adaptation in rapidly changing business environments.

    31 min

  6. JAN 15

    Driving Invention with the Latest in AWS Generative AI

    In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI & Data at AWS, discusses key developments and strategies in artificial intelligence. He emphasizes AWS's comprehensive approach to AI innovation, addressing challenges like model accuracy and data integration. He highlights lessons from implementing AI at scale, including the importance of hands-on experience and adapting management styles. He offers insights on moving AI projects from prototype to production, focusing on real-world effectiveness and cost management. The discussion covers AWS's latest tools for data preparation and AI implementation, strategies for cost optimization, and the future outlook of AI in business.

    30 min

  7. JAN 7

    Fireside chat with Matt Garman, CEO, AWS

    In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, discusses key trends and opportunities in cloud computing. He emphasizes AWS's commitment to customer success, continuous innovation in foundational services, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He also highlights the importance of security, data management, and upskilling to fully leverage cloud capabilities. He encourages enterprises to think creatively about AI applications and to learn from startup agility.

    41 min

  8. 12/31/2024

    Generative AI at AWS: Insights for Executives

    In this special behind-the-scenes episode, join AWS VP of Technology Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec and Director of AI Product Marketing Susanne Seitinger as they dive deep into AWS’s history with AI/ML, inspiring customer use cases, answers to executive's frequently asked questions, and more information about what makes our stack enterprise-ready by design. This episode originally aired in May, 2024.

    25 min
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The Executive Insights podcast, brought to you by AWS (Amazon Web Services), features peer-to-peer conversations between business executives on innovating for growth, building resiliency, and shaping the future of their organizations. Learn more at AWS Executive Insights and follow us on LinkedIn. For video versions of these and other conversations, subscribe to our YouTube playlist.

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  • Creator
    Amazon Web Services
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    221
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ©2019 Amazon Web Services
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    AWS Executive Insights

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