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#510 - Beyond Automation - The Rise of Human x AI Co-Intelligence

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Khushi and Liza dive into how AI is reshaping the workplace, not by replacing people, but by transforming what people spend their tim...

#509 - Augmenting Human Work - Gen AI's Impact on Enterprise and Teams

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ashish Vinod Singh, Senior Director & Head of ERP at Sunrun, joins Khushboo Bajaj to explore how AI is transforming the future of wor...

From CIO to AI Visionary: Nishith Sahay on Marvell's Tech Transformation and the Future of AI Governance

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast, "From CIO to AI Visionary: Nishith Sahay on Marvell's Tech Transformation and the Future of AI Governance, features guest Nishit Sahay, C...

#507- Data Flops to AI Wins: Sandwich Secrets from Walmart's Data Bridge

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast, "Data Flops to AI Wins: Sandwich Secrets from Walmart's Data Bridge," features guest Amit Shivpuja,  Director of Data Governance and Str...

#506: Pivoting Fast: Lessons from Vivek Mahapatra on AI and Enterprise

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join InfoBeans' Vice President, Sales, Sandeep Padhye, as he speaks with guest Vivek Mahapatra, Vice President, AI Product, Salesforce, about the rap...

#505 - Navigating the future: Innovations in ServiceNow and Generative AI

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Fail Faster episode, we catch up with Derek Nohr, Director of Corporate Solutions (ServiceNow and Atlassian) at Avalara once again. We discuss...

#504 - Modernizing legacy systems: AI, data strategy, and driving change

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Fail Faster Podcast, Gurdeep Singh, a seasoned solution architect at Chubb with over 25 years in the technology sector, shares ...

#503 - Digital transformation in HR with Dana St. Pierre

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Dana St. Pierre, Director of Digital Talent Engine at Constellation Brands. With over 15 years of HR and re...

#502 - Rebuilding trust through design

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where institutional trust is at an all-time low, how can organizations rebuild confidence through innovation? Ryann Foelker, a trailblazing...

#501 - Transforming retail : Innovation, insights, and scaling success at Walmart

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, Phani Korasala, Senior Director, Product, Analytics, and Operations, Merchandizing platforms at Walmart, shares his re...

#500 - From breaking robots to healing humans: Babak Abbaschian on asking questions and innovating with AI

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, Babak Abbaschian, Senior Director of Data Strategy and Analytics at Churchill Down shares how to deliver AI projects t...

#499 - AI, ethics, and smarter experimentation

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Warren, Associate Vice President and BIM Director at AECOM, rejoins us on Fail Faster after his riveting previous episode. Michael reflects on...

#498 - From B2C to B2B: How consumer insights is the key to innovation

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Barry, Head of Innovation at DOT Foods joins us on this episode of Fail Faster. Jeff shares his journey of reshaping business practices and drivi...

#497 - From coast to coast: Tech evolution, regional insights, and the future of AI

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster we talk to Todd James. As Chief Data & Technology Officer at 84.51°, Todd oversees all technology functions and enterp...

#496 - Building the future: Scaling generative AI and reimagining IT as digital products

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we speak with Chris Francosky, Chief Information Officer at Spirent Communications. Chris is responsible for overseein...

#495 - The success shortcut: No shortcuts allowed

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pratik Patel is the Director of Category Management at Mastercard, bringing over 20 years of experience in procurement. He has traveled to 18 countrie...

#494 - Show, don't tell - Winning support in corporate giants

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Sky Kelley, a leader in corporate innovation and former co-GM of digital product development at Nike, to discuss the...

#493 - Modernize, innovate, excel: Transforming IT services for tomorrow

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we talk to Miloš Topić, VP for IT and Chief Digital Officer at Grand Valley State University. Miloš has 20+ years o...

#492 - Embracing creativity and technology: Candis Curd's journey at Unum

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Candis Curd, Director of Digital Transformation at Unum. Candis shares her inspiring journey from h...

#491 - Navigating leadership and innovation in insurance: A conversation with Laurel Jordan

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we sit down with Laurel Jordan, Insurance TPA Officer and Solutions at Sutherland. Laurel shares her remarkable journe...

#490 - From Ireland to innovation: Darren O'Connor's journey with Logitech

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Darren O'Connor, Global Product Manager at Logitech. Darren shares his journey from a sp...

#489 - Harnessing AI for network operations with Josh Angotti

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Josh Angotti, VP of Network Automation and AI at Windstream. Josh shares his journey from growing up in cen...

#488 - Exploring AI and the future with Heidi Bailey

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Heidi Bailey, Senior VP of Futures and AI at TPN. Heidi shares her journey from a multicultural childhood t...

#487 - Navigating banking and startups: Ben Shephard's journey with CIBC Innovation Banking

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Ben Shephard, Executive Director at CIBC Innovation Banking. Ben shares his inspiring jo...

#486 - Blending psychology and technology: Insights from Barbara Widholm at State Street Digital

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we sit down with Barbara Widholm, Vice President in Global Technology at State Street Digital. Barb...

#485 - From resilience to leadership: A journey with Romina Guevara

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Romina Guevara, Chief Digital Officer at Michelin. Romina shares her inspiring story, fro...

#484 - Cybersecurity awareness for the golden generation

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Darwin Larrison, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Modern Woodmen of America. Darwin...

#483 - Empowering tomorrow: Navigating AI, servant leadership, integration, and continuity challenges

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kishore Koduri is a seasoned IT professional with over 20+ years of leadership experience in the technology sector. He currently serves as the Senior ...

#482 - Navigating the intersection of technology and business with Hetal Patel

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Hetal Patel, Managing Director of Business Architecture and Product Strategy at CIBC US. ...

#481 - Building empathy and innovation in customer support: A conversation with Laurent Pierre

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Laurent Pierre, Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support at Nielsen IQ. Laurent shares his incredib...

#480 - Over, under, around or through: Building resilience in digital transformation

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Brizzi is from Cleveland, OH and has over 25 years of experience in Information Technology. She is an IT Director at White Cap, a Construction...

#479 - The power of connections

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Jaronika Dancy, Manager - HRIS Operations at Amsted Industries. She has worked in HR professional with a ro...

#478 - Tech vs. talent: Navigating outsourced support in a digital era

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Patrick J Stefanski, Manager - IT Infrastructure & Support at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. Patric...

#477 - Transforming healthcare through design and AI: Catherine Winfield's journey

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Catherine Winfield - VP Experience Design at Autodesk. With 15+ years of experience in design and p...

#476 - Embracing change and innovation: Phil Komarny's journey

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Phil Komarny, Chief Information Officer at Maryville University of Saint Louis. Phil shares his unique jour...

#475 - Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Mark Armour, Senior Director, IT, Governance, Risk & Compliance at Brink's Inc, Mark is a Resilience indust...

#474 - How CIO/CTO's think

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Paul Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Pythian. As CTO, Paul Lewis drives Pythian's technology strategy, ...

#473 - A CIO's toolbox

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Nate Melby, Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dairyland since February 29, 2016, leads ...

#472 - From architecture to AI: Michael Warren's journey in digital innovation

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Michael Warren, Associate Vice President of Digital Practice Innovation at AECOM. Michael shares his unique...

#471 - Unlocking AI with Data: A Blueprint for Data-Driven Business Transformation

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Sravan Kasarla, the former Chief Data Officer of Thrivent Financial. Sravan shares his 25...

#470 - Rethink Your Thinking: The Power of Mental Models

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans "Fail Faster" podcast, we welcome back Juan Carlos, VP of Product at Intercare Therapy, for an insightful discussion on r...

#469 - Innovating Healthcare: Ted Scott's Journey in Medical Imaging and AI

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Ted Scott, founder of the innovation function at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). Ted has positioned HHS as ...

#468 - Navigating Risk Management and AI: Insights from Rajiv Avacharmal

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we sit down with Rajiv Avacharmal, a seasoned leader in AI and Model Risk Management with over 13 years of experience ...

#467 - Navigating the Complex World of Tech-Enabled Insurance: Insights from Adi Sivaraman at Architect Capital

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we sit down with Adi Sivaraman, Principal at Architect Capital, to discuss his fascinating journey ...

#466 - Designing through adversity: Tim Seward's journey from personal challenges to industrial design innovation

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Tim Seward, a trailblazer in industrial design. With a decade of experience working with top firms like Y-S...

#465 - Leading with empathy: Samir Jhaveri's story of resilience and transformation

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome Samir Jhaveri, VP of Operations Strategy and Transformation at MUFG. Samir is dedicated to transforming the Operations org...

#464 - Service delivery leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Kai Dunna, an IT Service Delivery Director with extensive commercial real estate experience. Kai excels in...

#463 The AI revolution with Salesforce

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Chris Pearson, Director of Salesforce Development at Jostens. With 18 years of experience, Chris shares in...

#462 - Streamlining success: Optimizing workflows with ServiceNow

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we are excited to have Derek Nohr as our special guest. Derek is the Director of People Technology and the ServiceNow ...

#461 - Empathizing with users

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we sit down with Joe Espo, a senior product manager and content strategist with 20+ years of experience across media, ...

#460 - Experimentation is the key to growth

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fail Faster, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Dave Williamson. Dave serves as the CIO at the Abzena, a life science group he...

#459 - We only learn from our failures!

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fail Faster! In this episode, we are excited to have Brad Power, Senior Director Digital Product & User Experience at Kendra Scott. Brad i...

#458 - Leadership

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fail Faster! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Syed Bilal Ali, affectionately known as Syed Ali. With a rich background spann...

#457 - Managing with care

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Fail Faster! In today's episode, we are excited to have Stephen Sturdevant as our special guest. With over two decades of experience in the...

#456 - The power of compounding returns

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Snyder, Managing General Partner at Shinnecock Partners and the founder and CEO of aShareX, an alternative inv...

#455 - From vision to execution: Insights from Leepa

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leepa Mohanty serves as the Director of Program Strategy at the Business Transformation Office of Reynolds Consumer Products. Her overarching goal is...

#454 - Creating innovation through empathy and diversity of thought

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Rött (pronounced "wrote") is a strategic Product, User Experience, and Design leader specializing in human-centered products and platforms....

#453 - A peek under the hood of healthcare billing experience

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our guest is Kinshuk Mishra, a seasoned leader in the tech and healthcare space, who is currently Chief Technology Officer for health...

#452 - What they don't teach you in UX school

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ricardo Lattore, VP Group Experience Design Director at Razorfish, born in Colombia, South America in the 80's, somehow survived the Rad BMX era only...

#451 - Breaking barriers: Mastering cross-functional communication in healthcare and beyond

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Naveen Chadalavada brings his operational mindset and experience leading teams to business problems at hand. While he is currently leading a team at ...

#450 - Setting up agile product management teams from scratch

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shazil is a seasoned product leader with over 14 years of experience in multiple industries across 14 countries. As a product professional Shazil has ...

#449 - Curiosity can be the difference between an excellent and a mediocre product

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the "Fail Faster" podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of product management and innovation with our special guest, Jaxon Merrill...

#448 - Incorporating the HUMAN in every process.

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Fail Faster podcast as Kristy Tupper, Vice President of Product Management at RxSense, shares her inspiring journey in and around the h...

#447 - Swift Leadership: Navigating the Path to Innovation

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Niemuth is the Global Vice President of Marketing and Sales Technology within the IT organization at the Campari Group. For the past 24 years of ...

#446 - Product pioneer, navigating innovation and impact

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elio Damaggio is a product leader with over 15 years of experience in cloud computing, IoT, and AI. Currently serving as the Head of Product for AWS i...

#445 - Failing fast, succeeding faster: A product leader's journey

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Papaioannou, the inaugural Vice President of Product at Everyware, is a seasoned professional in the fintech and payments sector. With a wealth ...

#444 - Path to product management

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Washington is the Director of Product Management for Experimentation & Customer Feedback Experiences at Best Buy and has a broad background of e...

#443 - Fail Faster with Mandy: Insights from an industry expert

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy Janicki has spent her career fully in-house for the past 18 years for companies based in Michigan, California and Chicago. In her current role, ...

#442 - Who is Maverick?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Preetha Sekharan, VP, Digital Incubator, Applied AI & Transformation joins us as we delve into the challenges and successes of establishing a digital ...

#441 - Role of the project management office in technological innovation

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Hien serves as Chief Information Officer at Dollarama where he has the supervisory responsibility over the IT function and the Project Managem...

#440 - Designing the leading collaboration platform

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Stan Rapp, a name in the design world who transitioned from being a self-taught designer to leading Enterprise Design at Asana. Before his curren...

#439 - In the world of AI, Are you team Accelerate or Decelerate

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Lane is a writer, speaker, and technology advisor focused on using data and AI for the public good. He is currently serving as the chief of bus...

#438 - Navigating Innovation in Highly Governed Ecosystems

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Nelson, VP Innovation - Mastercard Foundry, joins us as we delve into the professional journey of an innovation and new product development exp...

#437 - Navigating Healthcare Design and AI

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Regis Becarte, Head of UX Design and Research at Natera, a biotech company specializing in non-invasive prenatal te...

#436 - Navigating E-Commerce success in travel and beyond

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Fail Faster podcast as we delve into the world of high-impact, high-visibility e-commerce strategies with Hailong Shen, Director of eCo...

#435 - Behind reporting dashboards

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the "Fail Faster" podcast as we sit down with Jag Bedi, Vice President - Data Science and Analytics at Purchasing Power. In this insightful...

#434 - How can I help you?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special episode of the Fail Faster podcast as we explore the world of customer support with Matthew Caron, VP of Customer Experience and...

#433 - Integrated Security

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Fail Faster" podcast, where we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with a well known  industry expert Mark Ashworth, Chief Info...

#432 - Designing Success Globally

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oleg Slyusarchuk serves as the global head of Product Design at Eleks. As part of his role, Oleg has been managing a design team consisting of 60 desi...

#431 - Crafting palatable experiences with Daniel Meretsky

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as we chat with Daniel Meretsky, a tech and restaurant industry expert. With over 15 years of experience, Daniel shares his in...

#430 - Crafting thriving organizations through human-centric excellence

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Spanswick is a relentless servant leader that has spent the last 18 years leading and designing in enterprise organizations like SiriusXM, Starbu...

#429 - Are you hiring more of YOU?

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Soumam Debgupta, SVP of Product, JLL Technologies. He is a seasoned product leader who shares his remarkable journey...

#428 - Your thoughts, ideas and aspirations have value, irrespective of your role

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we chat with Andrew Moore, VP of Software Engineering at Nations Lending. In this engaging conversation, we explore Andrew's diverse backgr...

#427 - Career development and the impact of AI

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sabrina Wong, the Head of UX at Tapestry and a dedicated university instructor. With a wide-ranging expertise that encompasses product design, re...

#426 - Delivering compassionate digital healthcare experiences

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Neuharth, the Vice President of Experience and Digital Innovation at Children's Wisconsin, to explore the jour...

#425 - Are you thinking about switching to a Subscription Model?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a super interesting episode with Stacey Maresco, Chief Product Officer at Empowered Education, where we get a glimpse into her remarkable care...

#424 - Going beyond the skillset mold

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this insightful and inspiring podcast as we dive into the world of product and software design with Jonathan Madera, the VP of Product Desi...

#423 - From curiosity to leadership: Evolving your career and leading through others

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gretchen Nash is a Creative Director at Amazon who leads a team of visual, UX, and motion designers to innovate next in class experiences for Alexa en...

#422 - The WHY behind a healthy and sustainable online grocer experience?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Fail Faster podcast for an episode with Jonas Klink, VP of Product and UX Design at Thrive Market. Discover how Thrive Market innovates...

#421 - Do you have an interesting relationship with yourself?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Meytal Markman, VP of Product Management at Rakuten Advertising, who lives in Vancouver, Washington with her husband an...

#420 - Apple Vision Pro and the future of spatial design

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is the Senior Director of UX at EAB. His team curates the next generation college search experience for students as well as 2,500 universities. I...

#419 - Unleashing design leadership chronicle for business growth

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joie Chung is a seasoned product design leader based in Austin, TX. With over 17 years in the design industry, she has gained a deep understanding of...

#418 - Staying curious!

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) joins us to share his journey int...

#417 - Accessibility in design

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luis Bustamante, Associate UX Design Director has over 10 years of design experience. He is currently working at AKQA New York in multiple projects si...

#416 - What did we deliver to the users?

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Assedou is the former Chief Product Officer, at BQE Software and Ex-Meta leader. Guy joins us today to bring to surface the role of a good product...

#415 - Your team is your skill!

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samip Mehra, Senior Vice President Of Engineering at Synapse, joins us today for a peek at his world. Synapse is a launchpad for Financial Innovation....

#414 - Why design function is a MUST for every business

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Ghio, VP Product, Shutterstock Marketplace product leader joins us for a super insightful episode of Fail Faster. Paul shares a very interesting ...

#413 - The value of taking the time to dig deeper into the problem

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the "Fail Faster Podcast," our guest, Kapil Dhawan, Vice President, Engineering at SymphonyAI Retail CPG, shares his insights and e...

#412 - Your team is your product

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Arul Isai Imran, Vice President of Product and UX Design at Premise Data. Premise Data is a t...

#411 - Shared language towards shared goals

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Saifu Muhammad, VP of User Experience and Product at Xometry, as he shares his diverse journey from web de...