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From The Experts (FTE)™

by John Hurter

FromTheExperts (FTE)™ is a 45 min virtual networking accelerator helping connect people across industries to new opportunities. Each FTE gives you a 45-minute dose of real-time, hard-to-get business intelligence AND connects you to new professionals across different industries, expanding your networks.

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Episodes

  1. AI Governance - Methods to Accelerate AI Adoption

    Why it Matters?! Expected to boost the US GDP by 21% by 2030, AI governance emerges as a critical business necessity due to its dynamic influence on various sectors of society and commerce.Risk and reward are on many enterprises minds as they look to embrace the use of AI in their organizations....

  2. Data Governance for Governments, Corporations, and Citizens in the AI Era

    Why it Matters?! In the AI era, governments and corporations grapple with balancing data collection for innovation while safeguarding privacy. How can citizens retain data ownership, privacy, and security? Jayanth N Kolla, Partner at Convergence Catalyst and former Google Health AI leader, shares...

  3. Building Digital Products for Everyone

    Why it Matters?! Corporations that embrace gender diversity are more competitive and 21% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. While 80% of U.S. employers have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in progress, many are only beginning to grasp the effective…

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  4. Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Planning, Implementation, Pitfalls

    Why it Matters?! The combination of AI and IoT, also known as AIoT, is creating a new paradigm of intelligent and connected systems is expected to grow exponentially with a market size over $100 Billion over the next five years. Surprisingly 70%+ of AI projects fail today because of poor planning...

  5. Energy Transition in 2024: is the pendulum swinging back?

    Why it Matters!? Low-carbon energy transition investments rose by 17% in 2023, reaching $1.77 trillion. However, to achieve net zero by mid-century, these investments must triple over the next six years. Despite significant progress in the past years with investments in energy transition and...

  6. Responsible AI guided organizations for a sustainable future

    The edge of corporate competitiveness using a series of disjointed AI projects across the organization is shifting. Leading firms are beginning to transform their operations with a comprehensive "AI First" structure harmonizing and accelerating potential efficiencies, insights, and revenues.…

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  7. Reducing security and privacy risks in our device connected world

    Why it matters?! Advanced technologies including the internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain are enabling an increasingly data-enabled and connected world, for applications such as connected healthcare, transportation, the energy grid, and more. These...

  8. Improving the Integrated Digital Experience for Cancer Patients

    Why it Matters?! The cancer patient experience is often fragmented and disjointed with patients having to navigate multiple systems and providers often leading to delays in care, frustration, and anxiety. Maz Zaheer, McKesson US Oncology Network CIO, explores six pillars of digital transformation...

  9. AI Use Cases across Industries: Automotive, Energy, Hospital Healthcare

    Why it Matters!? Today 48% of businesses use some form of AI to utilize big data effectively. Having a clear understanding of “how” the business applies AI to their operations and customers offerings directly impacts revenue and marketshare. Roll up your sleeves with Andrew Taylor as he leads the...

  10. Power & Performance: Scaling Datacenters when the Chips are Down

    Why it matters!? Data volumes are growing rapidly—building opportunities for more insights, and better business outcomes. The capability of conventional datacenter processors, and the four walls of the datacenters they sit in—meanwhile—is not. Scaling artificial intelligence can create a massive...

  11. Why Enterprises Need a Full Stack AI Platform?

    Challenge: Enterprise IT and the Line of Business counterparts have an equal stake in driving meaningful business outcomes from AI adoption. Many enterprises face severe challenges in moving AI projects from pilot to production. This is driven by the sense of urgency to accelerate time to...

  12. Building at Scale for your successful AI journey

    Why it matters?! 70% of companies report minimal or no impact from artificial intelligence implemented. Many companies don't have the objectives, quality data, talent, or budget to scale for success. Scaling artificial intelligence can create a massive competitive advantage, but how do you make…

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  13. AI on premise, in the cloud, or both?

    Why it Matters!? Adapting AI resources for continuously changing business requirements requires scalability, meterability, manageability, on-demandability... lots of flexibility. When faced with a decision to develop AI resources in the Cloud or on Premises, business owners struggle making a...

  14. If AI is the future…why do so many projects fail?

    Why it Matters!? AI and groundbreaking techniques like ChatGPT are not only revolutionary but controversial. Most agree we now live in the AI era where companies must adopt AI (and quickly) to survive... yet many AI projects fail to get off the ground. Dale Brown, AI Software Global Head of Sales...

  15. Decarbonizing the aviation industry, and why hydrogen is the solution

    We cannot beat climate change without aviation being decarbonized. The aviation sector emits almost one billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) and by 2050, the commercial aircraft emissions are predicted to triple. Known approaches like SAF/Bio based fuels have limited replacement potential and...

  16. Enabling affordable and reliable low carbon energy everywhere

    Why It Matters!? Corporations, governments, and consumers are prioritizing sustainability like never before. Commitments to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and renewable energy are now top priorities for CEO’s and CFOs with quantifiable and verifiable impacts required. Increasing...

  17. Pricing model concepts for low carbon hydrogen and ammonia markets

    Why it Matters!? As market players accelerate the energy transition towards lower-carbon commodities, while ensuring energy security. The price discovery process can be both alluring yet opaque amidst a developing market. Learning to properly navigate the price discovery process of early-stage...

  18. Change IQ: Decrease Risk Factors on Business Transitions

    Did you know that 70-75% of change pursuits do not actually succeed well? What practices can we learn and apply from the 25-30% of these initiatives that do succeed? Reflect on a present or past change experience and join the conversation as FTE guest expert Marise Mikulis, CCMP, demystifies…

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  19. Geothermal everywhere – Recent advances bringing geothermal power solutions to the brink of "solving" clean energy

    Geothermal energy is clean, stable, and cost effective with a small footprint that can be built anywhere AND its right under your feet everywhere! So what's holding geothermal down? Kevin Mullen, CEO GreenQuest Power, shares how they are removing the remaining barriers and key challenges ahead....

  20. Supply Chain Resilience - Future proofing freight for the next disruption

    Why it matters! Considering the projected recession ahead and the related change in consumer demand, how are you implementing COVID lessons learned to build resiliency into your supply chain for the next disruption? Ocean freight and international sourcing expert Steve Hughes, President & CEO HCS...

  21. To Support Diversity and Better Outcomes...Learn to Disagree

    Why it matters! Today’s high job turnover, hybrid work flows, and DEI community development, challenge the ability of teams to work together productively. To do so requires finding common ground and surfacing different opinions. How do you make sure you are hearing divergent points of view in…

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  22. Positioning for a World without Gas Stations

    Why it matters! Internal combustion engines are on their way out, and with their departure comes threats and opportunities. Are you ready for a world without gas stations? The answer is more than just the product you sell. Automotive industry guest expert Steve Sharp, Executive in Residence - The...

  23. The Challenges of Collaboration and Partnering to Create Sustainability Targets within your Ecosystem

    Setting ambitious corporate sustainability goals and targets within your industry ecosystem is daunting at best. How do you influence the right players in your value stream to “come along with you for the ride” on a sustainability journey when you are heavily reliant on the strategies and…

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  24. Evaluating the Potential of New Deep Decarbonization Technologies

    To truly make an impact on carbon emissions with new technology projects, you must understand and communicate the realistic estimates of lifecycle carbon intensity & project economics. Finding that balance between over simplification and complex modeling is critical, particularly when seeking...

  25. Innovating to Win - Forging our Future Industrial Network

    WHY IT MATTERS! America’s industrial base, created and scaled in WWII and perfected in the Cold War, has served the country well in the eight decades since Pearl Harbor. But the world has changed – new business models, new global competitors, and new technologies are all challenging America’s...

  26. Energy Transition - It's happening to me

    In partnership with Endeavour Institute the FTE Energy Transition Channel present Nick Welch. How can leaders navigate competing and potentially irreconcilable expectations around roles and responsibilities for themselves and their teams in this transition?Dedicated and talented professionals…

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  27. Discover Purpose When You Ask the Right Questions

    Purpose fuels our passion, grounds us in our mission, and energizes our existence. But is there a system you can use to determine your purpose?Meet Michael Bloxton, a self made telecom and finance real estate investor, and now CEO of Nebula Space Enterprise, Inc. By 2023 Nebula will be installing...

  28. Talent Pipeline Adapted for Todays Rapidly Changing Workforce

    WHY IT MATTERS! Attracting and retaining the right talent in today's rapidly changing workforce is more important than ever and it has become more important to begin earlier with students. Innovative leaders are working together, further upstream, redesigning and integrating new approaches to...

  29. Navigating Advocacy for the Underrepresented in the Digital Era of Business

    Groundbreaking digital innovations have powered rapid growth in open talent and entrepreneurship sectors; people are connecting with one another from around the world to make work happen. As changes fuel the “great resignation,” people are seeking out inclusive, flexible and fulfilling career...

  30. Matt Nygaard - Challenges of Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio

    Independent Trader and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Matt Nygaard shares some observations around the similarities and differences in risks, behaviors, and opportunities when applying his 27 years experience in the crypto space.

  31. Marianne Kah - The Energy Transition Balancing Act

    An economist's perspective on the energy transition balancing act and the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. FTE guest expert Marianne Kah, global expert in the economics and markets for oil, natural gas, and power, gives her take on these questions: Is global energy transition coming...

  32. Manny Bernabe - AI Project Basics for Business Managers - Getting Started

    Tesla and Amazon are dominating with strategic uses of AI and machine learning technologies. Today many more companies are adopting and implementing fit-for-purpose strategies to grow their business. The Start-up phase is critical to program ROI and overall success. In this talk, AI expert Manny...

  33. Ashley Ryall - The Myths, Challenges, and Best Practices of Being a Thought Leader

    WHY IT MATTERS! The majority of executives spend more time reading and reviewing thought leadership content than before the pandemic began. They're looking for valuable insights on how to bring their companies into the future, but a 2021 Edelman-LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership report says they're...

  34. Digital Workforce Ecosystems Re-define the new Corporation

    Digitalization and open workforce ecosystems enable a new performance landscape giving more freedom, velocity, and precision in the way we collaborate and innovate internally and externally... leaving the traditional company structure in the dust. FTE guest expert Dyan Finkhousen, CEO Shoshin...

  35. Workforce Turnover - Why It Matters How You Update Your Employee Handbook

    Today's workforce is experiencing unpredictable turnover disrupting businesses across all industries. Will 2022 be the same and which lessons learned should be applied to your business processes for people and operations? Join guest expert Bryan Neely, Founder and President of HR Ally, as he…

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  36. METAVERSE - Harnessing the Potential of Immersive Tech for Business

    WHY IT MATTERS; With the emergence of the Metaverse, the place where the physical and digital worlds meet, there is a growing need to understand how businesses can leverage the power of AR / VR / XR / AI, and create ongoing value for the relationship between their content, consumers, and brand.…

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  37. Green Light to Talk About Mental Health and Well-being at Work

    WHY IT MATTERS: Mental health is the global pandemic no one is talking about. Fearful of the stigma, many people suffer in silence while others don’t know how to help or what to say. In this session, Liz Sweigart, a big four partner with a doctorate in leadership psychology, will share her…

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  38. Get Real! Rehumanizing Social Media with Purposeful Friction

    Do you ever wish you spent more time on your mobile phone? At the same time as social media has exploded in popularity over the last 20 years, there has also been an unprecedented rise in loneliness, mental health issues and the emergence of new ailments such as FOMO (the fear of missing out) and...

  39. Lisa Wardlaw - Global Head of Insurance Solutions

    "Transformation" - requires an end-to-end mindset, a rethinking of ways to meet customer needs, seamless connection of work activities, and the ability to manage across silos going forward. A 15min talk + 20 min discussion FTE Guest expert Lisa Wardlaw highlights how she tackled digital...

  40. Attracting and Retaining Viewers and Supporters in a Hyper Competitive Market

    Topic: From Viewers to Subscribers - Attracting and Retaining Viewers and Supporters in a Hyper Competitive Market SME: David Mullins, CEO - WFSU Public Media - Tallahassee Florida Show Detail: The traditional business model for donor support of local PBS and NPR stations has become obsolete.…

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  41. Creating a Digitally Enabled Innovation Community that Works

    Topic: Creating a Digitally Enabled Innovation Community that Works SME's: Lawson Gow, Founder - The Cannon Jon Lambert, CEO - The Cannon Show Detail: The way entrepreneurial communities interact and collaborate today cannot keep pace with the ever increasing speed of innovation. What are best…

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  42. Cindy Cisneros - VP Committee for Economic Development

    Topic: Workforce Productivity Depends on Setting Up Working Parents for Success SME: Cindy Cisneros, Vice President Education Programs - Committee for Economic Development Show Detail: How can employers help employees get back to the workplace and be productive in a post-pandemic year? Consider a...

  43. Josh Menk - Arion

    Topic: Setting up the hybrid workplace for success SME: Josh Menk, Head of Delivery Systems and Innovation - Arion Show Detail: What combinations of processes, people and tools are needed to deliver the new hybrid flexible workforce solution post pandemic return to work? From remote on-boarding…

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  44. Laura Alaniz - Porter Hedges

    Whether you have already brought your employees back to the workplace or are just starting to bring them back, employers everywhere are grappling with how to maintain a safe workplace for their employees as more and more states lift COVID 19 restrictions. What's best practice on safety measures...

  45. Idar Voldnes - CEO IntraPoint

    Does your business struggle with getting people to make buying decisions in the wake of the global pandemic? How can decision-maker behavior be adjusted to get them off the fence? Our expert shares this dilemma with the FTE network through a current business case, shares lessons learned, and…

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  46. The global charcoal footprint and why it matters

    Although rarely reported in official energy statistics outside sub-Saharan Africa, charcoal persists alongside modern energy alternatives worldwide for industrial, leisure, and home applications. Learn about the charcoal global supply chain, its environmental footprint, and health impacts. What...

  47. Dr. Andreas Matzakos - Project Leader Shell

    The effects of climate change and environmental degradation have prompted governments, businesses, and individuals to rethink how they produce and consume energy. This has been coined as the “Energy Transition”. What does the energy transition look like for a western-style homeowner? Is the...

  48. Ray Torgerson - Litigation Partner - Porter Hedges, LLP

    Key legal trends influencing business leaders today- Intellectual Property Emerging from the pandemic business is coming back strong. Tune into the FTE / Porter Hedges three part series on key legal trends influencing business leader decisions and investments today. SHOW LESS

  49. Amy Henry - CEO Eunike Ventures

    Cleantech is rapidly becoming one of the hottest areas of global investment as countries and companies commit to ambitious net zero emissions targets. What does the road map to a successful acquisition and implementation look like? What are the right signals, behaviors and success factors to...

  50. Jeff Hoogendam - 360 Connect

    One of the most difficult problems businesses face is finding new customers! Today most companies use some combination of digital marketing techniques and sophisticated technology to find ‘sales ready’ B2B leads that are ready to buy. However, it turns out that closing the "ready to buy" sale is...

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FromTheExperts (FTE)™ is a 45 min virtual networking accelerator helping connect people across industries to new opportunities. Each FTE gives you a 45-minute dose of real-time, hard-to-get business intelligence AND connects you to new professionals across different industries, expanding your networks.

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