In episode 37 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers chats with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander from The Majority Collective about their mission to empower underrepresented founders. The conversation covers the practical benefits of fractional expertise, the importance of defining clear company strategies, and a thought-provoking exchange on the opportunities and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

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Generationship - Ep. #37, Optimism with a Plan with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander

🎙️ “Data che?!” – Il podcast che ti farà leggere i numeri… con occhi nuovi!
Siamo davvero sicuri di sapere cosa significano quei numeri che ci circondano ogni giorno?
🧠 Spoiler: se usi Excel, leggi report, o gestisci persone… stai già lavorando con i dati.
Ma puoi farlo molto meglio.

Nel nuovo episodio del nostro podcast, parliamo di:

✅ Come riconoscere i diversi ruoli nel mondo dei dati (data worker, analyst, engineer, scientist...)
✅ Perché la data fluency è la vera competenza trasversale del futuro
✅ Come usare strumenti come Excel, SQL, Power BI non solo per “fare report”, ma per prendere decisioni reali
✅ E soprattutto... come raccontare storie con i numeri che ispirano azione, strategia e cambiamento

🎯 Se ti occupi di HR, marketing, operations, finance, o sei semplicemente curioso, questo episodio è per te.

I Dati_ dal Racconto all'Automazione

This episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2 explores how IT leaders can prepare for the next phase of cloud-native innovation. Grounded in key insights from the seventh annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report, Nutanix experts uncover what’s driving the rise of containerized applications and what it means for the future of IT, including:

-Why nearly 90% of organizations are now containerizing applications and how GenAI is driving the next wave of adoption.
-The strategic advantages of containerization, from scalability to portability, and the role Kubernetes plays in managing modern workloads and simplifying operations.
-Common gaps in perception between C-level leaders and IT teams around containerization maturity, and how to close the gap and achieve consensus.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast


AI Meets Cloud Native: The New Industry Standard

This episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2 shines the spotlight on one of the most pressing concerns over AI: Security and data management. Nutanix uncover how IT leaders can stay ahead of potential risks and build a foundation for safe, scalable AI adoption, including:

-Why security, privacy and governance are essential for long-term GenAI success, and what’s missing from most strategies.
-The new data management challenges introduced by containerization, from compliance to disaster recovery in stateless environments.
-Practical steps the C-suite can take to build resilient, secure and auditable systems that support innovation without compromising trust.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast


Security in AI and Data Management

In this bonus episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse, Nutanix executives go off-script to answer audience questions about Enterprise AI - no prep, no filters. Watch as they randomly draw questions submitted from Season 1 and share candid insights, from AI strategy best practices to what’s next for cloud-native environments.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index
Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast

Unscripted: Nutanix Execs Answer Your Top AI Questions

Don’t miss episode #7, as we discuss with a CIO himself, William Velez, The CIO as a Governance Leader & Boardroom Asset.

William Velez is an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) and business leader with 28+ years of professional experience (16 years as a C-Level executive) and deep domain expertise in Cybersecurity controls, multi-year Digital Transformation efforts, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Mr. Velez is currently the CIO at HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI), a $4B technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company headquartered in Hollywood, FL. Before HEICO, Mr. Velez was CIO of Harvard Maintenance, Inc., where he focused on digital transformation efforts for the company’s 10k employees and 12k nationwide job sites. 
In addition to his work as CIO, Mr. Velez is an Advisory Committee member and served as Board President of the CIO Council of South Florida from 2018 to 2021. Mr. Velez holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico.

#7 The CIO as a Governance Leader & Boardroom Asset - William Velez

Mental health is one of the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. today, and the gaps in care are only widening. In episode #8, we’re joined by Jay Agarwal, CEO and founder of Thrive360ai, a mental health technology company. We dive into how artificial intelligence is stepping up: from early stages to accessible virtual therapy and personalized care models.
 
Jay is a community builder and a serial entrepreneur with over 2 decades of experience. His career is centered around driving innovation to serve the community and disrupting the way we see the world. Jay is a visionary leader who leverages his strategic and decisive mind to influence and persuade his team and colleagues to be the best they can be to build innovative products and solutions that benefit the greater community.

Before his current role, he had served as an innovator in Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, and Consulting Industries.

#8 How can AI help with the mental health crisis in America? - Jay Agarwal

Higher education institutions are facing challenges that are affecting not only their academic missions but also their overall business performance. Many of these challenges can be addressed through strategic leadership and the effective use of data and technology.
 
To explore this, we’re joined by Don Rudawsky, a seasoned higher education leader and a nationally recognized expert in analytics and strategy.
 
With over two decades of experience, Don has led transformative, data-informed initiatives to improve student success, retention, and graduation outcomes. He has held senior leadership roles—most recently as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Nova Southeastern University—and is widely known for his ability to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive institutional performance and innovation.

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#9 Challenges Facing Higher Education Today - Don Rudawsky

A.I. Outsourced Revolution humanity offloads tasks we hate

As cyber threats grow in complexity and AI continues to evolve, the security landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. How can businesses and partners stay ahead of the curve?

In this episode, we are joined by Alison Stahl, Director of Partner Security Sales at Cisco, who provides a sharp, practical lens on the current and future state of security. She unpacks the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, offering clear insights for navigating this new frontier.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the next wave of security challenges and opportunities.

In this episode, you will learn about:
•	The most significant emerging trends in cybersecurity.
•	Why simplification is a critical strategy for partner success.
•	How Cisco's AI Defense is actively reshaping security strategies.
•	Key security announcements from the recent Cisco LIVE event.
•	The benefits and opportunities of the Cisco 360 partner program for security-focused partners.

This isn't just a conversation; it's a survival guide for the AI frontier. Don't get left behind.

Shift Happens - Episode 6 - AI and Security: The New Frontier

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