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The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka
by Bridgepointe Technologies
The role of IT leaders has never been more critical or more complex. The Bridgecast is where enterprise tech decision-makers come to make sense of it all and to connect the dots between technology, strategy, and business success.Hosted by veteran technologist and Bridgepointe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Kinka, each episode features candid conversations with top CIOs, CTOs, Innovators, Authors and Analysts. Together, they explore how to simplify technology decisions, drive measurable outcomes, and build stronger alignment between IT and the C-suite.True to its name, The Bridgecast is your link between innovation and execution, technology and leadership, IT and enterprise growth.Whether you're navigating hybrid work, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, this show delivers the real-world stories and insights you need to lead with confidence.Subscribe, rate, and review to stay ahead of what’s next in enterprise IT.Presented by Bridgepointe Technologies, this
Episodes
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Networking as a Utility: Overcoming the 5-Year Hardware Refresh Cycle
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Adam Ulfers, VP of Sales at Meter and former Cisco/Meraki sales leader, to discuss the fundamental shift in how enterprises design, procure, and manage network infrastructure. With over two decades in tech across cloud, SaaS, and...
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Greatest CIO Hits: Storytelling, Disruption & AI
In this special "Greatest CIO Hits" compilation episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka brings together top insights from expert tech executives to help modern CIOs navigate executive demands and technological disruption. Keynote speaker Neal Foard breaks down how IT leaders can master…
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Uncovering Hidden Cloud Spend and Building Cyber Resilience
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tina Gravel, Tech Executive, Author, Speaker and Senior VP at Tierpoint, to explore how leaders can navigate recurring tech waves from cloud to cybersecurity and AI. Tina breaks down the shift toward managed cloud optimization…
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Reindustrialization and the AI Network Revolution
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo, to discuss how AI, automation and US reindustrialization are redefining network infrastructure. Bill breaks down why machine-to-machine traffic is surging, why smart…
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Modernizing CX with Blended AI & Human Teams
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Arun Chandra, Chief Operating Officer at NiCE, to discuss leading AI-driven enterprise transformation and modernizing customer experience. Drawing on his extensive operational leadership background at Disney, Meta and HP, Arun...
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Why True AGI is A Century Away and What Comes Next
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with John K. Thompson, AI and data leader, author of The Path to AGI and adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. John cuts through industry hype to explain why true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a century away and…
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Beyond the Hype: What Actually Separates AI Winners from Losers
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Maribel Lopez, founder and principal analyst of Lopez Research and regular contributor to Forbes, to unpack the operational realities of deploying AI inside enterprise organizations. Moving past the initial hype cycle, Maribel...
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The Executive Guide to Ethical AI and Governance
In this special compilation episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka brings together top artificial intelligence minds to discuss what it actually takes to deploy AI successfully in the enterprise. Featuring insights from SAS Vice President Reggie Townsend, Hummingbird Group Chief AI Officer…
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Building Data Foundations for Agentic AI
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with William McKnight, President and Founder of McKnight Consulting Group, to dismantle the biggest misconceptions surrounding enterprise data strategy in the age of AI. With decades of experience advising global brands, William…
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From Zoom Boom to AI Boom: What's Next for Customer Experience
In this live episode of The Bridgecast from Channel Partners in Las Vegas, host Scott Kinka sits down with Zoom's Sean Fair, Head of Americas CX Sales and Go-to-Market, and Shana Hafterson, Head of Americas CX Channel. Together they explore Zoom's dramatic evolution from a video meeting platform...
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Beyond Compliance: Building a Framework for Trustworthy AI
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance, and Social Impact at SAS — a data and AI company celebrating 50 years in business. Reggie brings a rare commercial perspective to one of tech's most debated topics: how...
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Connectivity, Data, and People: The New IT Ecosystem
In this live episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Danny Benedetti and Jim Ortbals of Lumen Technologies to discuss the "cloudification" of the network. They explore how Lumen has transformed its legacy into a dynamic backbone for the AI economy and why the human element...
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From Plumbing to AI: The Evolution of Managed Services
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Frank Scanga, Executive Vice Chairman at XTIUM, to discuss why 70% of AI projects are currently failing. Frank shares his journey from founding ATSG in 1994 to leading a global organization that manages nearly a million users.…
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Beyond the Hype: Building Ethical AI for Business
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Dr. Eva-Marie Muller-Stuler, founder and chief AI officer at the Hummingbird Group, to discuss the transition from the "Wild West" of early data science to the modern era of responsible AI. With over 25 years of experience leading...
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Innovation Lessons from Nike and Amex
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Elaine Barsoom — Venture Partner at Silicon Foundry and former Global Head of Tech Innovation, Partnerships, and Strategy at Nike — to explore what purposeful AI adoption actually looks like inside complex, global enterprises....
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The CIO’s Guide to AI Governance and Risk
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Paul Lekas, Executive Vice President of Global Public Policy at the SIIA, to demystify the complex world of AI regulation. As states move faster than the federal government to regulate technology, Paul provides a roadmap for how...
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Zero Trust, Zero Passwords: Mobile Mentor's Blueprint for Hybrid Work Security
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Denis O'Shea, Founder and CEO of Mobile Mentor, to tackle one of enterprise IT's most urgent and most overlooked mandates: going passwordless. Denis brings a rare perspective forged across Nokia's global expansion, 20 years…
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Begin Before You're Ready: Military Precision Meets Business Transformation
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Joel Neeb, Chief Transformation and Business Operations Officer at 8x8, former US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and F-15 Mission Commander. Joel shares how military precision translates to business transformation, revealing why…
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2025 Year End Recap: The Return to Office Debate, AI Predictions & Season 4 Preview
In Part 2 of The Bridgecast's year-end recap, host Scott Kinka and producer Gene Volpe dive deep into the themes that defined 2025: the future of hybrid work, generational leadership shifts, and what it takes to lead transformation in the AI era. Featuring powerful clips from Gary Sorrentino...
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The Bridgecast Wrapped: 2025's Top AI Insights, Predictions & Behind-the-Scenes
In this special year-end episode of The Bridgecast, producer Gene Volpe flips the script and interviews host Scott Kinka about 2025's biggest moments. With 26 episodes, 91,000 downloads, and conversations featuring 34 tech executives, they break down the top buzzwords (AI dominated), revisit...
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Making AI Work for UC
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Sangoma’s Shane Cleckler and Jeff Martis to discuss the changing landscape of unified communications, why the hybrid model is thriving in a cloud-first world and how businesses can navigate digital transformation without losing...
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Network Strategy in the AI Era: What CIOs Need to Know Now
In this live episode of The Bridgecast from the Bridgepointe Tech Summit in Miami, host Scott Kinka sits down with Christopher Bonavita, VP of Strategy and Technology Adoption at GTT, to explore why connectivity is your strategic foundation, not just a utility; how you can future-proof your…
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The CIO Playbook for Leading AI Transformation
In this live episode of The Bridgecast from the Bridgepointe Tech Summit 2025, host Scott Kinka sits down with Aaron Darcy, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Go-to-Market at Lumen, to explore how enterprises must evolve from network operators to transformation leaders. With…
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Building Resilience in the Age of AI-Driven Networks
In this live episode of The Bridgecast from the Bridgepointe Tech Summit 2025, host Scott Kinka sits down with Chad Townes, Senior Vice President of AT&T Partner Solutions, to explore how enterprises are navigating the next wave of digital transformation. With over 30 years at AT&T, Chad shares...
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Five Generations, One Workplace: Tech Leaders on Change
In the second part of this live Tech Summit episode, Scott Kinka continues his conversation with Chris MacFarland and Gary Sorrentino, shifting focus from AI implementation challenges to the fundamental transformation of work itself. The discussion reveals how shadow IT has become an innovation...
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The Futurist Panel: CIO Priorities in an AI-First World
In this live episode of The Bridgecast from the Bridgepointe Tech Summit, host Scott Kinka sits down with Chris MacFarland, Chief Development Officer of Comcast Business, and Gary Sorrentino, Global CIO of Zoom. They tackle the tough questions facing CIOs: how to manage spend while balancing...
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Building Trust in AI: Insights from NiCE
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Michael Quince, Regional Vice President of Partner Sales at NiCE, to explore how customer experience technology is evolving from robotic IVRs to human-centric AI. They discuss NiCE's acquisition of CognitG, the importance of…
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AI Inference Zones: CoreSite's Brian Eichman on the Future of Data
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka welcomes back Brian Eichman, Vice President of Business Development and Solution Architecture at CoreSite, to explore the revolutionary concept of "AI inference zones." From CoreSite's billion-dollar milestone to the shift from AI training to...
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Special Episode: Stories That Sell with Tech Summit 2025 Keynote Speaker Neal Foard
In this special Tech Summit episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Neal Foard, principal of StoryFire and featured speaker at Bridgepointe's Tech Summit 2025 in Miami. From a daughter's baseball game cheer to boardroom presentations, Neal reveals how storytelling transforms...
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Beyond ChatGPT: Why 90% of AI Implementations Fail Without This Key Factor with Tony Moroney
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tony Moroney, Principal at The Digital Explorer, to explore the strategic implementation of AI in enterprise environments. Tony shares critical insights on avoiding "AI washing," orchestrating human and digital intelligence, and...
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The Power Crisis No One's Talking About: How AI Could Break the Grid with Mike Pereira
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Mike Pereira, Executive VP of Technology at Bridgepointe Technologies, to explore the evolving landscape of enterprise tech procurement. They dive into pressing challenges around AI adoption, security implementation, and the…
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Breaking Down Silos: How Snowflake’s Tamanna Chanana Gets Marketing and IT to Work Together
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tamanna Chanana, Campaign Program and Events Lead at Snowflake and host of the "Brand Talkies" podcast, to explore the critical intersection of marketing creativity and technical execution. From her self-described "T-shaped...
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Contact Center Evolution: Live from NECCF 2025
In this special episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka goes live from the Northeast Contact Center Forum 2025 at Gillette Stadium to capture the pulse of the contact center community. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, we explore how AI is shifting from "foe to friend," why...
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Ethics, Empathy, and AI: A Conversation with Arshad Hisham of InGen Dynamics
What if AI doesn’t take your job, but gives you a better one? In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Arshad Hisham, founder and CEO of InGen Dynamics, to unpack why AI and robotics won’t replace the workforce, but redefine it. From debunking fears about job loss to...
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Future-Proofing Voice with AI: Insights from Alistair Pidd
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Alistair Pidd, Professional Services Director at BCM One, to demystify the complex world of enterprise voice in the age of hybrid work. They unpack Microsoft Teams voice integration strategies, including Calling Plans, Direct...
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Why Fast Innovation Fails, and What Indi Young Says to Do Instead
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Indi Young, an Independent Qualitative Data Scientist, Coach, and Consultant. Together, they explore how deep listening and cognitive empathy can revolutionize enterprise technology decisions. Indi shares insights on moving beyond...
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Mark Tina on How Verizon is Powering SMBs with AI & Security
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Mark Tina, Head of Indirect Distribution at Verizon Business, about Verizon’s journey from telecom giant to tech solutions powerhouse. They discuss democratizing AI for small businesses, enhancing cybersecurity, and integrating...
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From Video to CX: Shana Hafterson and Sean Fair on Zoom’s Next Evolution
What if you could transform your customer experience while leveraging the power of AI and video? In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka and David McAbee sit down with Zoom’s CX team of Sean Fair and Shana Hafterson to explore Zoom’s transformation into a full-scale customer…
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Leading with Love (and Logic) in the Age of AI: Insights from Tim Sanders
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tim Sanders who is a best selling author, AI Evangelist and VP of Research Insights at G2. We explored how leaders can approach AI as a human-first strategy rather than just a tech trend. From building organizational AI literacy…
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Building a Smarter AI Enterprise Strategy: Live from NJ SIM
Here’s The Bridgecast live from the NJ Sim event for a panel discussion on enterprise AI strategy.
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Enterprise Network Infrastructure: What Every IT Leader Should Know
Creating your network doesn’t have to be complicated. Here's Meter’s Anil Varanasi on what IT leaders should know about enterprise network structure.
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Giving Back Through Tech: The Mission of Tech4Change
In this episode of the Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Jasmina Mueller and Brad Dupree to discuss the charitable organization Tech4Change. This organization brings together technology leaders to raise funds for various grassroots...
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The Future of Communication with Dialpad’s Mike Kane
Can AI make business communication smarter and sales more human? Scott Kinka and Mike Kane from Dialpad break down the future of AI-driven conversations, tech partnerships, and the power of emotional intelligence in sales. They cover Dialpad’s...
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2024 Year End Recap - Part Two
Sometimes, we think that new tech can solve old problems. For instance, can AI help employees be better at processes that don't exist? This is just one of the questions we tackle on this episode of The Bridgecast. In this conclusion to The...
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2024 Year End Recap - Part One
According to Sun Tzu, energy without strategy is chaos. This sentiment has never been more appropriate today, particularly concerning IT strategy and discussions around AI. In this year-end episode of The Bridgecast, Scott reflects on a...
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ESPN’s CX Transformation: Using AI to Enhance Fan Support with Doug Kramon
Sports are a profoundly human experience—emotional, visceral, and passionately followed. While AI won’t replace athletes anytime soon, it’s increasingly shaping how fans engage with their favorite teams. In this episode of The Bridgecast, Scott...
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Refining Your 2025 AI Strategy with RapidScale’s Duane Barnes
A new year often means resolutions and plans for your business. And for 2025, one of those plans is likely focused on literally and figuratively getting your arms around your AI strategy. Making effective use of AI in 2025 means rewinding one...
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The Bridgecast Live: Reimagining the Customer and Employee Relationship - Part Two
How is AI transforming IT leadership? AI solves no problems by itself. But with the proper workflows and systems around it, it drives real-world ROI. Rather than replacing humans, it can enable the next level of cross-functional collaboration. ...
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The Bridgecast Live: Reimagining the Customer and Employee Relationship (Part One)
Is your business experiencing AI fatigue? Right now, AI is all anyone is talking about…but too many conversations are about tech and innovation when they should be about getting measurable outcomes. In this live episode of The Bridgecast, recorded...
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Building Your Personal Brand in the Era of Virtual Meetings with Zoom’s Patrick Kelley
There are five generations in the workforce today, and every one speaks, communicates, and collaborates differently. You have to meet them all where they are—generally in their homes behind screens. While your personal brand used to be based...
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The role of IT leaders has never been more critical or more complex. The Bridgecast is where enterprise tech decision-makers come to make sense of it all and to connect the dots between technology, strategy, and business success.Hosted by veteran technologist and Bridgepointe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Kinka, each episode features candid conversations with top CIOs, CTOs, Innovators, Authors and Analysts. Together, they explore how to simplify technology decisions, drive measurable outcomes, and build stronger alignment between IT and the C-suite.True to its name, The Bridgecast is your link between innovation and execution, technology and leadership, IT and enterprise growth.Whether you're navigating hybrid work, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, this show delivers the real-world stories and insights you need to lead with confidence.Subscribe, rate, and review to stay ahead of what’s next in enterprise IT.Presented by Bridgepointe Technologies, this
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