The Data Insights Podcast ConverSight

Chris Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Ganesh to discuss Chris's role at the Notre Dame, his focus on fostering student growth, where students/business leaders stand with new tech, and what the future looks like for grads/business executives alike.

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Sonali, a trailblazing entrepreneur and investor, is the dynamic force behind Augment Ventures, a firm dedicated to nurturing startups that revolutionize foundational industries with cutting-edge technology. With a career spanning over two decades, Sonali has been pivotal in guiding businesses from inception to global success. Notably, she led Rediff.com, India's first internet company, to a NASDAQ listing. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2001, Sonali has been instrumental in founding Augment Ventures and shaping it into a recognized leader in venture capital, investing early in and helping scale one of Michigan’s five unicorns, LLamasoft.. Her extensive board roles and advisory position at the University of Michigan reflect her commitment to fostering innovation and mentorship. A holder of a BS in Statistics and an MBA, Sonali's leadership extends beyond the boardroom, balancing her professional achievements with her roles as a technologist, traveler, and mother in Ann Arbor.

Augment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in companies at the intersection of digitization and data that are transforming traditional industries. Augment seeks mission-driven founders with diverse teams that bring intellectual rigor to solving big, real-world problems. Augment invests in B2B SaaS companies across verticals that are changing the way people live, work, and play around the world. www.augmentventures.com
Specialties: B2B Software, Digitization, Data Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fintech, Climatetech

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries.

Mallory possesses extensive, cross-industry experience with data analytics, predictive modeling and customer experience in organizations large and small. As a CX Analyst, Mallory supports customer-centric culture through data; using her degree in analytics combined with my background in market research, Mallory analyzes and interprets customer and organizational data to derive insights and identify customer pain points.

Mallory excels at translating this data into meaningful and actionable results.

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries.

Allison Yokum's career is a testament to her resilience, strategic acumen, and dedication. With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Oklahoma State University, and over 15 years of experience in purchasing and inventory management, she has continued to advance her skills and expertise.  

Currently, Allison is the Director of Purchasing + Distribution at The Galley, where she led the charge in implementing an innovative inventory management system, showcasing her ability to drive change and improve efficiencies. Her professional journey mirrors her personal life's dedication and strength. She shares three daughters with a wonderful husband and is embodying the essence of empowerment and independence she wishes to instill in them. 

Allison's life, a blend of impactful professional achievements and profound personal joy, underscores her journey not just as a professional but as a mentor, leader, and beacon of inspiration. 

Hector Garcia, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Winston Products, joins Ganesh to discuss how he is using AI and emerging technologies in his role to optimize inventory and procurement, as well as gather self-service analytics for his team to make critical decisions. Ganesh and Hector also discuss the future of AI and technologies in the supply chain space, and where Hector sees his role evolving as generative AI and new technologies dominate business analytics.

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Danielle McDowell joins Ganesh to discuss her entrepreneurial efforts in AI and the beauty industry, recently securing a patent in artificial intelligence!

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