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Net Effects

by Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto

Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto have come together to create a new podcast for technology professionals: Net Effects Podcast. Topics they talk about include the CIOs’ unique perspective on COVID and Post COVID priorities affecting today’s business landscape. Listen to their upbeat discussion with startup founders and various leaders as they help others navigate this new decade of change. Net Effects is all about network effects join us as we talk about digital transformation, social transformation, and personal transformation.

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Episodes

  1. Build a Great Team and Tirelessly Pursue Outcomes

    "Every day is an opportunity. And I'm prepared to pivot whatever it is I'm doing to fit whatever seems the most interesting or that I'm most passionate about," says Chris Campbell, CIO at DeVry University. In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, Chris shares his expertise on building effective...

  2. Build a Digital Experience that Customers Want to Participate In

    Jeri Koester, CIO at Marshfield Clinic Health System and board member at TBM Council, drives a Harley Davidson and knows how to take charge. Jeri’s background working in IT startups led to the manufacturing industry, where she learned about workflow and automation. Jeri then moved to healthcare,...

  3. The Art of the Turnaround with Pete Gibson (Part 2)

    In the first part of Net Effects Podcast, co-host Mark Bavisotto’s conversation with Johnny Rockets and Friendly’s Restaurant CIO & CITO Pete Gibson covered everything from leading organizations to quality assurance and software architecture. In this follow-up episode, Mark and Pete talk about…

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  4. A Changing World and Understanding Consumer Behavior with Dr. Rippee (Part 2)

    Executive Director of UNLV's Black Fire Innovation Hub, Dr. Robert Rippee, is also a practitioner of zen and the. In this follow-up episode, Net Effects Podcast co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto visit with him about personal transformation and our experience in the now. Meditative zen...

  5. The Art of the Turnaround with Pete Gibson (Part 1)

    Pete Gibson, CIO & CITO of Johnny Rocket's and Friendly's Restaurant, recalls the lessons learned from his time in the military and working on the team that developed the technology for Tomahawk cruise missiles. He says these lessons impacted his whole career, from developing high-reliability...

  6. A Changing World and Understanding Consumer Behavior with Dr. Rippee (Part 1)

    Dr. Robert Rippee's office mate is a machine learning robot named "Pepper." Her dutiful listening is part of his research and teachings at UNLV about human behavior and the future of interactive technology. Dr. Rippee is the Executive Director for UNLV Black Fire Innovation Hub — his doctorate…

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  7. How to Command a Room with Confidence and Skill, According to Teena Piccione

    “If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less,” is the quote that Teena Piccione, Telco, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming Industries at Google Cloud, had printed on her team’s badges for an event. Teena has always excelled at rising to a challenge and thinking outside the...

  8. Platform Revolution has Arrived and It's Sparking New Business Models and Cloud Transformation

    Dr. Geoff Parker says the punchline when it comes to choosing a career path is that "you don't have to make up your mind." Pursuing computer science during his undergrad years and then spending time in semiconductor engineering, he says that a lot of what is interesting in the economy today is at...

  9. Pull Up a Chair. Mike Fulton Takes Listeners to School on Digital Transformation.

    Mike Fulton is a proud Buckeye. Ohio State is “near and dear to his heart,” and he is an alumnus and teacher at the institution. During his time teaching at OSU, Mike has developed a groundbreaking digital transformation curriculum based on years of enterprise IT experience. Mike also leverages…

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  10. Pay it Forward By Sharing Your Knowledge and Innovation

    Dr. Marta Meana is a professor of psychology at UNLV. She has served as Acting President and Dean of the Honors College at the academic institution. But she never aspired to these leadership positions. Instead, she aspired to excellence in her field and her scholarly endeavors. In this episode of...

  11. Make Your Own Road in the Lifelong Pursuit of Personal Transformation

    Renee Pearson leads many roles as a mom, enterprise executive, and involved community member — and she leaves an indelible mark of excellence no matter what project has her focus. But one of the most remarkable things about Renee is her unerring focus on leading with empathy and curiosity. In…

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  12. Pursue Work that Professionally, Financially, and Purposefully Feeds You

    In each episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto start with a segment called “Unmasking the Executive.” This ice breaker often illuminates a facet of the episode guest’s life experience that played a pivotal role in their transformation over the years. For...

  13. Chase Your Goals with Conviction

    CxO, a lawyer, and board member, Kim Sinatra, knows a thing or two about chasing down dreams. After finding herself in need of a quick career transition after just a year in Las Vegas, she sent a letter to Steve Wynn asking to join his new venture. Steve took her up on her offer, and she joined...

  14. Find Your Seat at the Table and Make Your Voice Heard

    Jan Jones Blackhurst is a prolific American businesswoman and former government official. She served as the mayor of Las Vegas from 1991 to 1999, becoming the first woman to do so. This episode begins with a recount of Jan's experience riding in an F-15 fighter jet. For the next 43 minutes, she...

  15. Find and Create Opportunities, Even if They're Outside Your Comfort Zone

    What you do in college often has nothing to do with what you ultimately end up doing in the world, explains Heather Creran, COO of OncoLens. While at Duke University, Heather switched from a biomedical engineering field of study to political science. Upon graduation and deeply touched by her…

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  16. Cybersecurity is Leader in the Next Generation of Innovation

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, Mark Bavisotto and guest host Salil Kulkarni (President/CEO and Founder of Vichaar, LLC) talk with Palo Santo Networks President Amit Singh about cybersecurity and its potential as “one of the most vibrant fields for innovation.” Amit attributes his success...

  17. Nicholas Thompson Wants You to Think Critically About Platform Technologies and Content Publishing

    Nicholas Thompson is a master strategist when it comes to thinking about efficient business models. His thought leadership helped build The New Yorker’s digital strategy, diversified revenue streams at Wired, and he is now channeling this particular talent into a long-term plan for The Atlantic.…

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  18. Step Up to the Plate. Start a Business.

    When Tim Wise was young his father, an attorney, gave him some invaluable career advice. He described pursuing a professional career as a baseball game — those that stepped up to the plate to swing were the ones starting businesses. Tim has built a career on that advice of stepping up to the…

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  19. Bring Together the Best of Two Worlds - Enterprise IT and Startup - and Their Key Characteristics

    Every day when Marcus Curley’s mom dropped him off at school, she told him to be a “man of character.” It was this family-centric mentorship and high standards that transformed his early years and set him on the path to being a bold executive leader. In this episode, the Wyoming-based…

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  20. Cloud Wizard, Sanjay Pal, Talks Cricket, CX, and Enterprise Organizational Design

    Sanjay Pal, Global VP and GM, Head of CX and Cloud Operations at IBM, equates many business experiences to lessons learned on the cricket pitch, “When you catch the ball, it doesn’t hurt. If you drop the catch, it can break your finger.” In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les...

  21. David Gardner Shares the Essential Ingredients for Startups

    Episode 17 of Net Effects Podcast features David Gardner, an angel investing #GOAT and Founder and Managing Partner of Cofounders Capital. He is also on the board of directors for numerous startup companies. David shares his ideas with co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto — tackling...

  22. Featuring Ross Woodley, Colonel (Retired) USAF and Chief Programs Officer at Red River

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto catch up with retired USAF Colonel and Chief Programs Officer at Red River, Ross Woodley. Throughout his career across government and business, Ross has acted as a linchpin in achieving critical missions. “I like a...

  23. Zscaler CEO, Jay Chaudhry Pioneers Innovation

    Jay Chaudhry launched his first startup in the mid-1990s intent on carving out a new place in the market for his idea. Through his resilience, innovative vision, and optimistic mindset, Chaudhry launched multiple startups over the past three decades and rose to international prominence, including…

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  24. Featuring Mike Burgett, Founder and Executive Advisor at CIO Partners

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Mike Burgett, the Founder and Executive Advisor of CIO Partners. As a former CIO, Burgett has a perspective on both sides of the lens for both technology leaders and executive recruiting for the Fortune...

  25. Featuring Sunny Gupta, CEO of Apptio

    Sunny Gupta, CEO, and founder at Apptio knows a thing or two about perseverance — and it started with immigrating from India and creating his own self-funded pathway to higher education in the United States. After earning Computer Science and Math degrees, Sunny pursued software and framework...

  26. Featuring David Spitz, CEO of ChannelAdvisor

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, ChannelAdvisor CEO David Spitz joins co-hosts Mark Bavisotto and Les Ottolenghi. As public corporations emerge from a catalyzing year of digital and social change, the leaders who were able to safely navigate their enterprise through turbulent waters, offer...

  27. Dan Streetman, CEO of TIBCO

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Dan Streetman, CEO of TIBCO. Dan has an extraordinary history in leadership and service, and in this episode, he shares his motto, mission, and strategies for leading a “Pay it first” life. This episode...

  28. Todd Olson, CEO, and Founder at Pendo

    In this episode of the Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Todd Olson, CEO and Founder at Pendo. The unicorn company, Pendo, founded by Todd Olson, is “on a mission to improve the world’s experiences with software”.

  29. Jason Williamson, VP, Oracle for Startups and Oracle for Research

    In this episode of the-future-happening-now Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Jason Williamson, VP of Oracle for Startups and Oracle for Research. Williamson is a passionate advocate for helping people build things that haven’t been built. At Oracle for...

  30. Featuring Igor Jablokov, Founder and CEO of Pryon

    AI (or machine learning, depending on who you are talking to) has permeated much of our daily reality. Yet, as discussed in this episode of Net Effects Podcast, it is simply a tool like a hammer. Co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Igor Jablokov, CEO of Pryon and machine learning...

  31. Scot Wingo, CEO of Spiffy and Executive Chairman and Founder at ChannelAdvisor

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto visit with serial entrepreneur and founder Scot Wingo. Wingo is the CEO of Get Spiffy, Inc. Spiffy provides on-demand car care and services with operations across 23 cities in the United States. With over 200 vans...

  32. Featuring Isa Watson, Founder, and CEO of Squad

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto discuss all things social with Squad CEO and Founder, Isa Watson. This episode is an insightful look at what it takes to build meaningful connections on social platforms and keeping people happy and engaged.

  33. Paul Martino, Co-founder & Managing Partner at early-stage VC firm

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Paul Martino, co-founder and managing partner of early-stage VC firm Bullpen Capital. The conversation dives into what makes a great investment opportunity as well as what makes a great startup founder....

  34. Larry Long, Jr., Director of Collegiate Sales at Teamworks

    In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto visit with Larry Long, Jr., the tour de force leading athletic engagement app Teamworks’ Collegiate Sales division. The conversation opens up around the impact of COVID19 on sports, how to pivot, and pursuing life...

  35. Featuring David Brown, Founder of Techstars

    This episode of Net Effects Podcast with hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavissoto features an interview with lifelong entrepreneur David Brown. David leads his groundbreaking accelerator, Techstars, with the mission that “entrepreneurs can change the world.” This episode dives into how the “Give...

  36. Early-Stage Investing Whiz Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano

    The dynamic Pomp, who leads with the Twitter philosophy, “My rules of business: Build shit people want, never give up, avoid assholes, question assumptions, learn new ideas & always reward ambition,” shares his thoughts on the importance of building a personal brand, learning about the world as a...

  37. Featuring Atticus Tysen, CIO, CISO of Intuit

    Atticus Tysen shares with Net Effects Podcast highlights from his journey from Stanford student to leading Intuit’s technology and innovation vision as CIO. This episode is filled with brilliant insight around leading with empathy and pursuing career passion.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto have come together to create a new podcast for technology professionals: Net Effects Podcast. Topics they talk about include the CIOs’ unique perspective on COVID and Post COVID priorities affecting today’s business landscape. Listen to their upbeat discussion with startup founders and various leaders as they help others navigate this new decade of change. Net Effects is all about network effects join us as we talk about digital transformation, social transformation, and personal transformation.

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