Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

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Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    AI-Driven Digital Growth at Regal Rexnord with CDIO Tim Dickson

    952: Regal Rexnord CDIO Tim Dickson joins Peter High to discuss how the $6B industrial manufacturing leader is driving digital transformation. Tim shares insights on leveraging AI, cloud, and e-commerce to enhance operations and customer experience. He also discusses the company’s generative AI initiatives, including chatbots for internal and customer interactions, and how Regal Rexnord is embracing data-driven innovation. AI & Digital Strategy: How Regal Rexnord is using AI to optimize operations E-Commerce & CX: The role of digital in enhancing customer experience Generative AI & Automation: The impact of AI-driven chatbots like RRXy and RRXGPT Leadership & Growth: Tim’s approach to building a digital-first culture

    27 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dan Caruso on Bandwidth, Quantum Tech, and Lessons from Billion-Dollar Exits

    In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Dan Caruso, founder of Zayo Group and Caruso Ventures. Dan, a pioneer in communications infrastructure, shares his journey from leading multi-billion dollar exits with MFS and Level 3 to his current investments in quantum and space technologies. He discusses insights from his new book Bandwidth: The Untold Story of Ambition, Deception, and Innovation That Shaped the Internet Age. Key Highlights: The breakup of AT&T and how it created modern telecom. How fiber optics and broadband became the foundation of the internet. The boom-bust cycle of innovation and how it applies to AI and quantum today. Why quantum computing and space tech will reshape industries from cybersecurity to finance. How ambitious professionals can ride the next tech wave.

    38 min

  3. FEB 13

    How Bread Financial’s CTO is Transforming Fintech with AI & Agile Innovation

    How do you build a modern, AI-powered financial services platform while keeping your workforce agile and innovative? On this episode of Technovation, Bread Financial CTO Allegra Driscoll joins Peter High on Technovation to discuss her leadership in technology modernization, cloud migration, and fintech innovation. She shares insights into Bread Financial’s shift to a product operating model, AI-driven transformation, and mainframe-to-cloud transition—all while leading a large-scale reskilling initiative. Key Topics: AI-Driven Financial Services – Using AI and real-time analytics to enhance customer experiences. Cloud & DevSecOps – How Bread Financial is retiring mainframes and embracing public cloud for scalability. Workforce Reskilling & Agile Transformation – Investing in cloud & AI training while rethinking the way teams work. Diversity & Inclusion in Tech – Creating high-performing teams with diverse perspectives and problem-solving approaches. The Future of AI in Finance – How Bread Financial balances AI automation with human decision-making.

    26 min

  4. FEB 10

    Becoming AI-Ready with New York Life Chief Data & Analytics Officer Don Vu

    New York Life is embracing AI and data to enhance customer experience and business strategy. In this episode of Technovation, Don Vu, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, shares how he’s leading a transformation at the 180-year-old mutual insurance giant. Don discusses how AI and data modernization are reshaping insurance, the role of data in improving agent and customer interactions, and how New York Life is structuring its organization for agility and innovation. He also reflects on his career spanning Major League Baseball, Northwestern Mutual, and WeWork, and what excites him about AI’s future. Highlights: * How AI & data are driving New York Life’s customer and agent experience * The four pillars of AI strategy: data foundation, insights, culture & experience * The role of AI in transforming traditional industries * Don’s reflections on the evolution of data leadership

    23 min

  5. FEB 6

    Scaling Prologis: How Sineesh Keshav Leverages AI & Cloud to Power Logistics

    How does the world’s largest logistics real estate company stay ahead of rapid growth and disruption? Prologis CTO Sineesh Keshav joins Peter High to discuss how the global logistics real estate leader is leveraging AI, automation, and proprietary data to drive efficiency, sustainability, and business expansion. Sineesh shares insights into Prologis’ rapid growth, $220 billion in assets under management, and its transition into energy, EV charging, and smart buildings. He also explains the company’s 100% cloud-based strategy, how AI is embedded into decision-making, and the role of data-driven innovation in scaling global logistics operations. Key Topics: * AI & Automation in Logistics – How Prologis is embedding AI into decision-making. * Scaling Growth with Data – Leveraging proprietary data to drive operational efficiency. * Energy & Sustainability – Becoming the 2nd largest solar producer in the U.S. * Tech-Driven Expansion – Why M&A strategy and digital transformation are critical to Prologis’ success.

    33 min

  6. FEB 3

    The Expanding Innovation Ecosystem with Berkadia’s Damu Bashyam and Medtronic’s Rashmi Kumar

    How can technology leaders leverage innovation ecosystems to drive meaningful business transformation? In this episode of Technovation, Steven Norton moderates a discussion with Medtronic CIO Rashmi Kumar and Berkadia CIIO Damu Bashyam on how they are tapping into hyperautomation, AI, and startup partnerships to expand their innovation ecosystems and accelerate growth. Rashmi shares how Medtronic is building an innovation ecosystem through its Hyperautomation Center of Excellence, enabling AI-driven decision-making, automation, and operational efficiencies that enhance healthcare delivery. Damu explains how Berkadia’s Startup Accelerator Program fosters an ecosystem of fintech and proptech innovators, driving competitive advantage and industry-wide transformation. Learn how leading technology executives are creating and nurturing innovation ecosystems by integrating cutting-edge technology, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging external partnerships to fuel continuous innovation.

    22 min

  7. JAN 30

    Comerica COO Megan Crespi on AI, Digital Transformation & the Future of Banking

    Comerica Bank COO Megan Crespi joins Peter High to discuss the bank’s digital transformation strategy, AI adoption, and customer-centric innovation. Megan shares insights on Comerica’s cloud migration journey, investments in AI-powered risk management, and how the bank is modernizing operations to enhance customer experience. She also delves into cybersecurity strategies for the quantum computing era and lessons from her leadership roles at Ally Bank and General Motors. Highlights: * Digital Transformation at Comerica: Moving 80% of applications to the cloud and modernizing banking infrastructure. * AI in Banking: How AI and analytics are enhancing customer insights, security, and operations. * Cybersecurity & Quantum Computing: Preparing for next-gen security threats. * Customer-Centric Innovation: Improving digital banking, payments, and self-service experiences.

    54 min

  8. JAN 27

    AI-Driven Customer Experiences with Avis’ Ravi Simhambhatla & Royal Caribbean’s Martha Poulter

    In a panel from last year's Metis Strategy Summit, Royal Caribbean’s CIO Martha Poulter and Avis Budget Group’s Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Ravi Simhambhatla share how they’re harnessing AI to transform customer experiences and operations. During the discussion, these executives explore how AI-driven personalization boosts conversions, the role of predictive models in operational efficiency, and the importance of blending digital and physical realities. From improving asset utilization to reducing waste and empowering employees, discover how these industry leaders are shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Highlights include: * AI-powered vacation planning at Royal Caribbean: Simplifying complex customer journeys. * Avis Budget Group’s innovative use of predictive AI models to optimize fleet utilization. * Operational excellence: Transforming food waste and sustainability challenges into data solutions. * The intersection of technology and customer satisfaction in travel and hospitality."

    22 min
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Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs.

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