Making Complex Tech Easily Digestible for the Public with Matt Hurst

Matt Hurst is the Head of Global Corporate Communications at Quest Software. He’s a data-driven, results-oriented tech and AI communications professional who’s been described as "a triple threat" for leading work across external, internal, and executive communications. On this episode, Matt shares insights on communicating complex tech and AI concepts to the public and internal teams, his unique journey from sports writing to tech PR, and his appearance on "Wheel of Fortune."Key Takeaways:- Communicating complex tech and AI ideas- What it's like to be on "Wheel of Fortune"- Lessons learned at AmazonEpisode Timeline:1:25Matt's appearance on "Wheel of Fortune"3:35How do you get on "Wheel of Fortune"?5:40 What are the buzzers like?7:00What's happening these days at Quest Software?9:20The ramp-up in learning about AI11:20How does Matt stay on top of developments in tech?13:00 The joy of cooking13:45How to make complex tech ideas digestible for the general public?16:16Sports writing is more complex than it looks19:15What were the biggest lessons Matt learned at Amazon/AWS23:30The importance of being a humble learner24:45Matt's thought leadership philosophyThis episode’s guest:• Quest's website • Quest on LinkedInSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt Hurst is the Head of Global Corporate Communications at Quest Software. He’s a data-driven, results-oriented tech and AI communications professional who’s been described as "a triple threat" for leading work across external, internal, and executive communications. On this episode, Matt shares insights on communicating complex tech and AI concepts to the public and internal teams, his unique journey from sports writing to tech PR, and his appearance on "Wheel of Fortune."Key Takeaways:- Communicating complex tech and AI ideas- What it's like to be on "Wheel of Fortune"- Lessons learned at AmazonEpisode Timeline:1:25Matt's appearance on "Wheel of Fortune"3:35How do you get on "Wheel of Fortune"?5:40 What are the buzzers like?7:00What's happening these days at Quest Software?9:20The ramp-up in learning about AI11:20How does Matt stay on top of developments in tech?13:00 The joy of cooking13:45How to make complex tech ideas digestible for the general public?16:16Sports writing is more complex than it looks19:15What were the biggest lessons Matt learned at Amazon/AWS23:30The importance of being a humble learner24:45Matt's thought leadership philosophyThis episode’s guest:• Quest's website • Quest on LinkedInSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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