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Truth Be Known

by Talend

Decisions have to be made on tight deadlines, often with imperfect information. Truth Be Known tells the stories about the messy work that goes into these decisions, and how modern leaders seek truth in an uncertain world. Each episode features a short story and an interview with a senior technology leader. They explain the ideas, processes, and mountains of data that inform their decisions.

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Episodes

  1. How to Unlock Your Business's Full Potential Through Data with Nasim Khoshkhou, SVP of Analytics and Data at Synchrony

    This episode features an interview with Nasim Khoshkhou, SVP of Analytics and Data at Synchrony, a premier financial services company with one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. At Synchrony, Nasim is responsible for driving data-driven decision making across the...

  2. How AI Can Save Lives with Navid Alipour, Founder/CEO of AI Med Global

    This episode features an interview with Navid Alipour, founder and CEO of AI Med Global. AI Med Global is focused on Artificial Intelligence Technology that improves healthcare and helps save lives. It’s made up of two companies Navid co-founded: CureMetrix and CureMatch. Navid is a long-time...

  3. Building a Data-Driven Future Through Trust, Governance and Defense with Mayank Goel, VP of Financial Crimes Compliance, Data Management and Governance at MUFG

    This episode features an interview with Mayank Goel, VP of Financial Crimes Compliance, Data Management and Governance at MUFG. MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups, with over 360 years of history and a global network. As a data governance risk manager, Mayank works in a second…

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  4. Using Data to Build Higher Value Business Relationships with Daniel Marovitz, SVP of Booking.com’s Fintech Unit

    This episode features an interview with Daniel Marovitz, Senior Vice President of Booking.com’s recently established Fintech unit. You probably know Booking.com as one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, with over 28 million accommodation listings, including homes, apartments and…

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  5. “What Does the Data Say?”: Earning Trust as a Data Professional with Anita Gandhi, VP of Analytics at SmileDirectClub

    This episode features an interview with Anita Gandhi, Vice President of Analytics at SmileDirectClub, leaders in oral care and creators of the first telehealth platform for orthodontia. Anita has been with SmileDirectClub since 2019. Prior to SDC, she served as Head of Analytics at FreshDirect.…

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  6. Welcome to Our New Host, Faisal Khan!

    This is a special episode in which Rob passes the torch to our new host, Faisal Khan. Faisal is VP of Business Applications, Data and Analytics at Talend. Prior to his current role, he was leading Talent's Global Customer Success team and managing the digital and customer experience. He has 20+...

  7. Introducing Season 3 of Truth Be Known!

    A new season of Truth Be Known is coming your way. Talend is bringing you all-new insights from top data leaders as they crack the code of what it means to be truly data-driven. Philip O’Donnell: You need to understand the data. You need to understand what it can tell you, what it can't tell you,...

  8. How to Practice Responsible AI with Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO

    This episode features an interview with Scott Zoldi. He is the Chief Analytics Officer at FICO where he is responsible for the analytic development of FICO's product and technology solutions. Scott is involved in developing new analytic products and applications, and has authored more than 100...

  9. Being a Steward of Data and Insights with Robert Brown, Senior Director of Research for the Venture Forward Initiative at GoDaddy

    This episode features an interview with Robert Brown, the Senior Director of Research for the Venture Forward Initiative at GoDaddy. This is his 13th year at GoDaddy, having started as Director of Database Marketing. Prior to GoDaddy, Robert served as Director of Pulte Homes for 9 years. On this...

  10. Turning Data into Dollars with Philip O’Donnell, Group SVP of Global Data Platforms at the Adecco Group

    This episode features an interview with Philip O’Donnell, Group SVP of Global Data Platforms at the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. Philip has 13 years of experience in data analytics leadership and strategy consulting across a variety of industries. Prior...

  11. How to Improve Risk Management and Resiliency with Dr. Kelly Hereid, Director of Catastrophe R&D at Liberty Mutual Insurance in the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management Group

    This episode features an interview with Dr. Kelly Hereid, Director of Catastrophe R&D at Liberty Mutual Insurance in the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management Group. Prior to Liberty Mutual, Kelly was a research scientist at Chubb in their primary side natural catastrophe unit. She has a Ph.D. in...

  12. The Future of Data with Tom Edwards, Chief Digital and Data Officer at Omnicom Health Group

    This episode features an interview with Tom Edwards, Chief Digital and Data Officer at Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world. Prior to Omnicom, Tom served as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Epsilon. Tom has been named one of the Top...

  13. Powering Up Women in Tech with Asha Saxena, Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI

    This episode features an interview with Asha Saxena, Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI. sha has 25 years of experience building successful tech businesses. She also serves as a CEO Coach working with women in tech, and she’s an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, teaching...

  14. Telling a Story Through Data with KJ Gupte, Data Science Lead at Tradeshift

    This episode features an interview with KJ Gupte, Data Science Lead at Tradeshift, a cloud-based platform for supply chain payments. KJ has had nearly 15 years of experience in the industry. Before Tradeshift, KJ served as Data Analytics Manager at PwC where she led a team of engineers and...

  15. Following Your Local Happiness Gradient with Catherine Williams, Global Head of IQ at Qualtrics

    This episode features an interview with Dr. Catherine Williams, Global Head of IQ at Qualtrics, an experience management software platform. Catherine has extensive background in data science and quantitative analytics. Prior to Qualtrics, Catherine served as Chief Data Scientist and Chief Data…

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  16. Introducing our New Host, Rob Norman!

    In this short episode, Lauren is passing the torch to our new host, Rob Norman. Rob is the Head of EMEA Marketing at Talend. Links Check out highlights from the last season: Taking Charge of Your Health Through Data with Unmesh Srivastava, CTO at P3 Health Partners How Technology Plays a Part in...

  17. Welcome to a New Season of Truth Be Known

    A brand new season of Truth Be Known is coming. Talend is excited to bring you insights from top data leaders about how they make hard decisions on tight deadlines and with imperfect information. Lyssa Myska Allen: “No longer are we looking for like, where's our data or what's our data. We're...

  18. Finding Patterns for Success with Tech Renaissance Man Ben Kepes

    This episode features an interview with Ben Kepes, a professional board member, consultant, business owner and angel investor. In this episode, Ben talks about how he chooses startups to fund, the overall importance of simple human connection, and finding patterns in data that lead to success....

  19. Defending your Customer’s Data with René Waslo, Risk and Financial Advisory Principal at Deloitte & Touche

    This episode features an interview with René Waslo, Risk and Financial Advisory Principal at Deloitte & Touche. She works as a cyber professional within the Energy, Resources and Industrials sector. In this episode, René talks about zero trust, trends in security breaches, sustainability in…

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  20. The Ethics of Being Data-Driven with Randy Bean, CEO of NewVantage Partners

    This episode features an interview with Randy Bean, CEO of NewVantage Partners. In this episode, Randy talks about what it means to be truly data-driven, growth in the industry, and the ethics around collecting and using data. Quotes “Being data-driven doesn't mean being a robot where you just…

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  21. Talent, Customers & Product: A Holistic Approach to Data with Tom Mazzaferro, CDO of Western Union

    This episode features an interview with Tom Mazzaferro, Chief Data Officer at Western Union. In this episode, Tom talks about letting data from the customer experience inform next gen product development, tips to retain talent, and transforming a globally known, 170-year-old household name like...

  22. Tactical Decision Making with Alana Winter, CEO and Founder of MI6 Academy and Stiletto Spy School

    This episode features an interview with Alana Winter, CEO and Founder of MI6 Academy and Stiletto Spy School. In this episode, Alana talks about tactical mindfulness, finding clarity on your objectives, and getting control in the most chaotic of situations. Quotes “In paying attention to your...

  23. Data and the Future of the In-Flight Experience with Dr. Rachelle Ornan, Director of Cabin Research and Passenger Experience at Boeing

    This episode features an interview with Dr. Rachelle Ornan, Director of Cabin Research and Passenger Experience at Boeing. In this episode, Rachelle talks about the advent of space tourism, the pent up demand in leisure flight, and how passengers expect life in the air to be as connected as life…

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  24. Making Decisions for the Long Run with Koti Reddy, CTO of Conga

    This episode features an interview with Koti Reddy, Chief Technology Officer for Conga. Conga is the global leader in commercial operations transformation, helping businesses automate the process of creating quotes, contracts and documents. We talk with Koti about building complex pricing...

  25. Taking Charge of Your Health Through Data with Unmesh Srivastava, CTO of P3 Health Partners

    This episode features an interview with Unmesh Srivastava, Chief Technology Officer for P3 Health Partners. P3 Health Partners are a patient-centric, physician-led company dedicated to improving the way care is provided. We talk with Unmesh about how data can be used to predict medical issues,...

  26. How the Pandemic Transformed the Future of Healthcare Tech with Evan Kirstel, Chief Data Evangelist and Cofounder of eViRa Health

    This episode features an interview with Evan Kirstel, a B2B thought leader, top technology influencer, and enterprise industry insider. Evan’s business, eViRa Health, acts as a social media partner to clients in the healthcare industry to grow massive global audiences and deepen user engagement.…

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  27. Creating a Culture Of Excellence with John Foley - Former Lead Pilot of the Blue Angels

    This episode features an interview with John Foley, former lead pilot of the Blue Angels, keynote speaker and bestselling author. After more than 20 years in the military, flying jets off aircraft carriers and performing in Fleet Week, John is an expert on high performance teams. In this episode,...

  28. Translating Data to Everyday Language with Lyssa Myska Allen - VP, Global Head of Marketing, Digital - Hinduja Global Solutions

    This episode features an interview with Lyssa Myska Allen, VP of Global, Head of Marketing & Digital at Hinduja Global Solutions. Lyssa has more than 15 years of experience in digital strategy. On this episode, she discusses how to act as a “nerd translator,” why you need to use data to validate...

  29. Empathy and Data Go Hand in Hand with Karl Hightower; Senior VP of Enterprise Information Management and Chief Data Officer for Novant Health

    3 Takeaways: Empathy and data are not two words that we typically associate with one another. But according to Karl, they don’t have to be completely separate, in fact, they can go hand in hand. Paying attention to data outputs can help you spot pain points for your customers. For digital...

  30. We All Come From Data with Michael Dortch Founder of DortchOnIt.com

    On this episode, Lauren is joined by Michael Dortch, the founder of DortchOnIt.com and a long-time data professional. Lauren and Michael discuss the importance of data, how data-oriented people make decisions, what effective leadership looks like, and much more. 3 Takeaways: Data is just the...

  31. The Importance of Partnering Together with Alyssa Fitzpatrick, General Manager and Worldwide Partner Co-sell at Microsoft

    On this episode, Lauren is joined by the General Manager and Worldwide Partner Co-Sell of Microsoft Alyssa Fitzpatrick to discuss how culture shift makes an impact on decision making and how to ensure that a culture shift will be successful. 3 Takeaways: Making any type of transition within a…

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  32. 2021 Predictions For a (Hopefully) Better New Year with Talend’s Lauren Vaccarello

    Episode Description: Executive Producer Ben Wilson sits down with Lauren to discuss her predictions for 2021, including the evolving interface between digital and brick and mortar, how to connect when in-person meetings aren’t possible, the future of data and what some of her personal predictions...

  33. The Changing Landscape of Data Technology with Greg Khairallah, Director, Analytics at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    When much of the internet is hosted on your servers, the decisions you make really matter. On this episode, Greg Khairallah, Director of Analytics at Amazon Web Services, explains how he thinks about expanding access, maintaining privacy, and the future of the cloud. 3 Takeaways: Cost is still a...

  34. How Technology Plays a Part in Our “New Normal” with Wendy Pfeiffer CIO of Nutanix

    Everyone is dealing with COVID-19 differently, but one thing most of us have in common is that we are using technology at home a lot more. In this episode, Wendy Pfeiffer, CIO of Nutanix, discusses how we are using technology to cope with the world we are living in and find a “new normal.” 3...

  35. A Game Changer for Standard of Care with Ann Holder from Odonata Health

    Everyone’s lives are changing because of COVID-19 but for women that are pregnant, they have a higher risk of getting sick or having a problem with their pregnancy if they were to test positive for the virus. Luckily for them, Ann Holder and her team at Odonata are working hard to make sure they...

  36. The Importance of Data with AutoZone’s Jason Vogel

    3 Takeaways: It’s not where you start, but where you finish. If you are someone that is brought into a company to do a job, don’t approach day 1 as if you’ve been there for years. It’s important to start any venture small and grow from there. You need to adapt to your surroundings. With…

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  37. Knowing When It's Time to Make a Change with Kraig Swensrud, Founder of Qualified.com

    3 Takeaways: Great performance requires aggressive performance management. Moving people out of positions where they can’t perform well is ultimately a good thing for everyone involved. In today's digital environment, more often than not, the most data-driven wins. It’s important to go after...

  38. Helping IT Take Flight with Mark Settle, 7-Time CIO

    Mark Settle, the 7 time CIO and author of the recent book Truth from the Valley, a Practical Primer on IT Management for the Next Decade, joins Lauren to discuss data mining, (and regular mining), how to recognize your constraints, the importance of performance management, and much more. 3...

  39. Getting Data to the Front Lines of Your Business with Scott Holden, CMO of ThoughtSpot

    We all know that getting your executive team to make more data-driven decisions is important. But according to Scott Holden, CMO of ThoughtSpot, it isn't enough. At ThoughtSpot, Scott is focused on helping entire organizations become data-driven, from top to bottom. On this episode, he discusses...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Decisions have to be made on tight deadlines, often with imperfect information. Truth Be Known tells the stories about the messy work that goes into these decisions, and how modern leaders seek truth in an uncertain world. Each episode features a short story and an interview with a senior technology leader. They explain the ideas, processes, and mountains of data that inform their decisions.

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