IT Visionaries
Episodes
What Agentic Search Means for Normal Humans
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your basic search is missing a massive section of the internet. In this IT Visionaries Spotlight, Chris Brandt talks with Sudheesh Nair, Co-Founder an...
Why Companies Are Already Abandoning LLMs
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think AI is about automating what you already do? That's the same mistake companies made moving to cloud, and FICO's Mike Trkay says you're about to w...
AI Is Reshaping Your Entire Stack, Not Just Applications
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is forcing enterprises to rethink everything from hardware to governance, and most organizations are attacking it in silos. Mano Bhattacharyya (CTO...
Why 5G Isn't About Faster Phones (And What It's Really For)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think 5G is about faster phones? That's what telecom companies want consumers to believe. The truth is far more interesting. In this episode, Elena Fe...
How the Office of the CFO Is Becoming AI-Powered
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Compliance and regulatory reporting used to mean endless spreadsheets, fragmented data sources, and teams drowning in manual work. Today, AI is transf...
How the Smartest Companies Build Infrastructure That Wins
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most companies don’t realize it yet, but the way they built their technology foundations is quietly becoming a liability.Cloud costs are rising. Pla...
The Next Internet Is Coming… And It’s Smarter Than Ever
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people assume the internet is stable, durable, and ready for whatever comes next. The truth is a bit more complicated. Modern networks were never...
Why AI Can’t See Most of the Web (Explained by the Founder Building the Fix)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders assume AI and search already see the whole internet. In reality, they all operate on the same tiny slice of the web.In this episode of IT...
Your Company Is Sitting on a Data Goldmine (Here’s How to Unlock It)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations are sitting on mountains of documents, PDFs, emails, and images they still cannot fully search, organize, or understand.In this epi...
When AI Pretends to Be Your CEO: How Companies Stay Secure
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your business relies on video calls, messaging apps, or mobile devices, you are at risk for a new kind of attack.In this episode of IT Visionaries,...
The AI Security Blind Spots Every Company Should Fix Now
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security used to be a headache. Now it is a growth engine.In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt sits down with Taylor Hersom, Founder a...
How to Maximize ROI on AI in 2026
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The promise of agentic AI has been massive, autonomous systems that act, reason, and make business decisions, but most enterprises are still strugglin...
90% of AI Demos Fail. Here’s How to Build One that Won’t
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever shipped an AI feature that looked great in testing — only to watch it behave unpredictably in production — you’re not alone.In ...
The Future of Procurement: Real-Time Supply Chain Intelligence
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every product a company ships depends on thousands of tiny decisions happening deep inside the supply chain. But most organizations are still making t...
Why You Feel More Burned Out Than Ever
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI was supposed to make life easier. So why are tech teams more burned out than ever? In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt and guest ...
AI Deception: What Is It & How to Prepare
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when AI stops making mistakes… and starts misleading you?This discussion dives into one of the most important — and least understood ...
Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey: The New Internet, AI Agents, and Quantum Networks
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey - SVP & GM of Outshift by Cisco - explains how AI agents and quantum networks could completely redefine how software, infrastru...
3 Biggest Cybersecurity Threats & What IT Leaders Need To Know
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords anymore. It’s an all-out battle where hackers run businesses with customer support desks, i...
$124B Data Problem: How Synthetic Data Accelerates AI
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your AI has to make decisions in the real world, the data you don’t have can hurt people. DiffuseDrive CEO Balint Pasztor joins IT Visionaries...
Turning 90 Years of Data into AI-Powered Insights
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to turn decades of data into a competitive edge, build lasting customer relationships beyond the first click, and apply AI in ways that t...
What IT Leaders Can Learn from How the Government Buys Tech
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT leaders in regulated industries know the pain of navigating outdated, slow procurement systems – especially when critical missions depend on mode...
AI in Content Management | Opportunities and Challenges
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling buried under content chaos? You're not alone. Ravi Singh, President and Chief Product Officer at Brightspot, joins us to break down how IT lea...
The Future of IT and IT Visionaries
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chris Brandt, the new host of IT Visionaries.In this special episode, outgoing host Albert Chou passes the mic to Chris—a seasoned Technology S...
Unlocking Success: The Hidden Role of Human Judgment in Data-Driven Marketing
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are data-driven decisions overrated? On this special roundtable episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom that more data always leads to better ou...
Building a Digital Core for AI Success
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Andy Tay, Senior Managing Director, Cloud First Lead Accenture Cloud First, Accenture, discusses the critical role of digital transfo...
Unlocking the Power of Data with Acxiom
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Janet Cinfio, Chief Information Officer of Acxiom, discusses the company's role in marketing intelligence and data management, the ...
The Power of Human Intuition in the Innovation Process
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ahmad Bahai, CTO of Texas Instruments, discusses the importance of innovation in the semiconductor industry and the challenges of mee...
Balancing User Experience and Enterprise Requirements
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Tony Lambert, CTO of TechSmith, discusses how TechSmith stays at the forefront of innovation by listening to customer needs, conducti...
The Challenges of Interoperability and Integration in the DoD
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Leslie Beavers, the acting Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, discusses the role and responsibilities of the De...
How TIAA is Empowering Retirement with Technology
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sastry Durvasula, the Chief Information and Client Services Officer at TIAA, discusses how TIAA uses technology, including AI, to im...
The Evolving Role of Technology in the Legal Industry
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Harpreet Suri, the CTO of K&L Gates, discusses the role of technology in the legal industry and how it is transforming the way law fi...
The Inventor of Siri Discusses The Power of AI
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Babak Hodjat, CTO of AI at Cognizant, discusses the impact of advancements in AI and the factors that have enabled its rapid progress, including incre...
Solving Everyday Problems with Technology
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Prince Kohli, the CTO of Automation Anywhere, discusses the evolution of robotic process automation (RPA) and its impact on industrie...
The Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding AI
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mark Butler, CISO for Trace3, discusses the impact of AI on various industries, the challenges of AI governance, and the adoption o...
The Value of Transparency, Innovation, and Customer Experience at Aflac
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shelia Anderson, CIO of Aflac, delves into the use of technology to improve customer service, streamline processes, and enhance the o...
What You Need To Know About FICO Beyond Your Credit Score
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Bill Waid, the Chief Product and Technology Officer of FICO, discusses the role of FICO and its products and services beyond the FICO...
Protecting Your Data in a Hybrid World: Lessons from Rubrik
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Steve Stone, Head of Zero Labs at Rubrik, discusses the importance of data security and the challenges organizations face in man...
Unleashing Engineering Creativity: GitHub's Blueprint for Security and Innovation
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Mike Hanley, the Chief Security Officer and SVP of Engineering at GitHub, discusses the transformation in security practices and...
Unlocking Efficiency: AI and Secure Software with GitLab's CISO
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Josh Lemos, the CISO at GitLab, discusses the role of GitLab in the software development lifecycle and how it helps companies build a...
Finding The Solution To a Broken System
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AIOps is becoming more and more important to enterprises, and that is only going to continue. On this episode, Jason Walker, the Chief Innovation Offi...
Never Manage Infrastructure Again… How Nutanix is Simplifying Cloud Orchestration Everywhere.
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been living in the cloud for a long time now, so why is it still so difficult to navigate the multi-cloud infrastructure? Indu Keri, SVP and G...
How Google Is Unleashing Generative AI To Make The Future Better
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google made its name by changing the way the world uses the internet. Today, the company is still on the leading edge of innovation and Ritika Gunnar,...
How and Where Data is Impacting Our Everyday Lives
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So much of the way data is used happens without us even knowing it. And the power of data is beyond comprehension. At Teradata, Erica Hausheer and her...
How To Solve The Problem of Cloud Adoption
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to the cloud is nothing new — but doing it efficiently is still tough. Brantley Richbourg is the Principal Technical Consultant of Cloud Netw...
Uncovering the Technology That Powers Your Favorite Restaurant
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you realize it or not, there’s an extremely good chance that you have interacted with PAR Technology. This brand powers payment systems, loy...
The Network and Technology That is Powering American Innovation
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In business and technology, speed is key. This is especially true in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where seconds matter to all the inn...
The Technology that Connects The Internet Around The World
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no doubt that the world is more connected now than ever before, but there are still places and people who lack access to the internet. In thi...
How NTT Data Manages Big Problems and Constant Innovation
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NTT Data is a major company that works on large-scale projects every day. But CIO Barry Shurkey is constantly encouraging his team to get better and s...
Uniting Technology and Human Effort in the Cybersecurity Landscape
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s world, technology is a part of almost everything we do. It’s constantly evolving, but even in the realm of cybersecurity, there are lim...
It's Summer Time!
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a quick pause for the summer, but we'll be back soon with more new and exciting content! -- This episode of IT Visionaries is br...
Building The Technology To Make Healthcare Transportation Better
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Medical transportation is sometimes necessary, but the operations and companies responsible for making it happen have remained relatively stagnant. Th...
The Latest Evolutions in Storing Massive Amounts of Unstructured Data
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, most of what we do in business today relies on data of all kinds. In the last decade or so, the rise in unstructured data has meant that c...
How To Adapt To The Constantly Evolving Needs of Cybersecurity
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity is a world that is constantly evolving, and experts like Vishal Salvi, CISO & Head of Cyber Practice at Infosys, are doing their best to...
Why You Need to Be More Proactive About Cybersecurity
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity has moved from a luxury to a necessity for pretty much every business. But still, many organizations are operating in a reactive rather ...
Why We Need New Energy Infrastructure And How It's Being Built
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our energy infrastructure is going through major changes. The population is looking for more efficiency and cleaner options, and Stem, Inc. is helping...
Understanding and Building the Future of Technology
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the technology landscape shifting at a rapid pace, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. But that’s the job of Kit Colbert, the CTO of VMware, a...
It's Time To Get Serious About Improving Healthcare Technology
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare technology has frequently been lambasted as being behind the times. The reason is because hospitals and healthcare providers are operating ...
Emerging Technology That Is Making Workers More Effective
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Without a doubt, technology has been a game changer in just about every industry. And as tech continues to evolve, it is being used in more innovative...
The Need For Speed, Reliability, And Redundancy In Network Architecture
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Network infrastructure is important if you want your organization to run smoothly and without interruption. From hospitals to supply chains to governm...
Exploring New Horizons: IT Visionaries Reassesses Topics and Invites Suggestions
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In order to better prepare for the next season, IT Visionaries is taking a short break! After four years of continuous production, we’re hitting pau...
Engineering for Excellence in Residential Real Estate
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying residential real estate is typically mired down in paperwork, presenting a difficult experience for consumers. But technology is currently chan...
Scaling the Healthcare Industry for Maximum Impact with Pfizer
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The need for a company to act quickly and scale efficiently is imperative when a global crisis is at hand. Fortunately, prior to the pandemic, the lea...
Amazon and Salesforce Driving Success Now, Together
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does success now look like for business leaders as economic shifts keep us all guessing? Thomas Cozzolino, Senior Director of Competitive Strateg...
Success Now Mini Series: Rocket and Salesforce
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Alan Kay is widely credited for saying, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” Our guest Brian Woodring, CIO of Rocket C...
Ensuring Data Security Through Collaboration
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity, like so many other industries, is based on connections. Not just to countless endpoints, but also connection to the people behind the d...
Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women are still largely underrepresented in the tech workforce. To combat barriers for women, Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code, shares how the...
The Vital Role of High-Tech in Healthcare
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The primary goal of cybersecurity is human safety. Even if high-tech isn’t typically equated with healthcare, Cindi Carter, Global CISO of Check Poi...
Technology That Serves America’s Heroes
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did one of the world’s biggest bureaucracies successfully develop a sleek, efficient, and user-friendly online benefits experience for veterans?...
How Innovation Meets Sustainability in Modern Office Spaces
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How has finding the perfect solution for physical office spaces evolved since hybrid working has become more prevalent? James Quinn, Executive Managin...
Mission’s End-of-Year Wrap-up: Key Business Insights for 2023
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special end-of-year crossover episode, the hosts from Up Next in Commerce, Marketing Trends, and IT Visionaries meet up again to discuss their...
Year in Review: Top of IT Visionaries
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The problem-solving prowess of the IT leaders we meet has inspired and motivated us all year. The guests we’ve featured in 2022 have shared their st...
Championing the Prospective Customer with David Heinemeier Hansson
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Software itself is constantly being updated, but are some conventional approaches used by tech leaders also in need of an upgrade? David Heinemeier Ha...
Boosting Business Growth Through Interoperability
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that businesses that invest in interoperability can grow revenue six times faster than competitors. Why, then, are only one out of ...
Creating Frictionless Cybersecurity Options
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When logging into devices and applications that hold the key to a user's identity, how can that user tell who is at the other end of the line? When it...
Protect Your Emails from Cyber Attacks with Mimecast
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over 90% of all cyber attacks start with a phishing email to an unsuspecting victim. As cyber criminal techniques become more sophisticated, how can b...
Simplified Cybersecurity Workflow Automation
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are menial workflow tasks keeping cybersecurity teams from reaching their full potential? Tines is a fast-growing, Ireland-based company that’s brin...
How Unbabel Is Using AI to Break Language Barriers
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For companies seeking to scale globally, overcoming language barriers in foreign markets can be a major challenge. Unbabel is an AI-powered platform t...
Automated Tax Compliance for Any Business
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it — nobody likes doing taxes. And staying on top of changing codes, rates, and regulations can be a time-consuming endeavor for compan...
Get to Work Solving Problems
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business processes get faster and more convenient everyday as we automate tedious busywork. That said, how much further can automation efforts take us...
Mission Thanksgiving Roundtable: Is Black Friday Dead?
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, how are businesses handling the busiest commerce period of the year? On this special crossover episode...
Building Sophisticated Transaction Models
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With so many options provided by different platforms, how can a company ensure it is choosing the best option? Boris Lokschin, Co-founder and CEO of S...
Making Cybersecurity More Effective
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not only are cybersecurity threats rapidly evolving and increasing in number, but the market for solutions is almost equally complicated. Ian McShane,...
Innovating at the Cutting Edge of Ad Technology
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can brands best utilize today’s technology to make the biggest possible impact on consumers? Our guest today is Stephan Pretorius, Chief Technol...
Teaching English One Conversation at a Time with the Cambly App
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A staggering 1.5 billion people all over the world are actively trying to learn English as an additional language, which can be difficult without acce...
‘Monetize Your Knowledge’ with Mahesh Guruswamy, CTO, Kajabi
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a new creative endeavor can often seem like a major gamble, but what if there existed a tool that helped creators minimize their entrepreneur...
Simplifying the Lending Process
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to a 2018 survey, 40% of first-time homebuyers considered purchasing a home to be the most stressful event in modern life. But does it have ...
Data Innovations for SMB Funding
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can small businesses find success with funding? Prashant Fuloria, CEO of Fundbox, shares his insights on how short periods of reliable funding can...
The Many Roads Into Cybersecurity
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap might seem like a problem for established tech professionals to solve, but a technical background isn’t even ne...
Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with Cyber Experts Gill Thomas and Seán Doyle
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The need for cybersecurity has never been more apparent than in today’s growing digital world. But are there enough skilled cyber workers to keep up...
Advancing Companies Using Automation With Jeff Burnstein, President of A3
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is automation creating more jobs in the workplace? Jeff Burnstein, President of A3, claims that by using automation to function alongside workers,...
Deeper Data Insights with Dr. Yu Xu, CEO, TigerGraph
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As companies rely more heavily on analytics to draw insights, how can they be sure that they’re truly getting the most out of their data? Dr. Yu Xu ...
The Automation Buffet with Joyce Paul & Shalini Mayor, Salesforce
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If automation technology has the ability to revolutionize the way businesses operate, then what’s keeping so many from adopting it? Today, we are jo...
Serving Small Businesses with Clate Mask, CEO and Co-Founder, Keap
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adding features to existing software often requires a great deal of hard work, but simplification can be an even more difficult process. Clate Mask is...
Data That Tells You ‘Why’ with Jigar Desai, SVP of Engineering, Sisu
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses often rely on data to provide them with useful insights about the “what” — what is working and what isn’t. But is there a way to un...
Proactive, Innovative Data Center Optimization with Michael Cantor, CIO of Park Place Technologies
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data center maintenance requires an intricate balance of automation, integration, supply management, and equipment knowledge. Without an optimized app...
Where ‘Credit’ Is Due with Randy Kern, CTO, Marqeta
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While credit cards have made the payment process considerably easier for users over the years, the systems that support those transactions are more co...
The Evolution of Digital Consultancies with Jenny Koehler, Strategic Growth of PwC, and Patty Cheung, of MuleSoft
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How have digital consultancies continued to evolve in the modern business landscape? Jenny Koehler, Strategic Growth & Business Development Leader a...
Overcoming Legacy Thinking to Drive Digital Innovation with Isaac Sacolick, President of StarCIO
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can CIOs drive successful digital transformation within their organizations? Isaac Sacolick, author and President of StarCIO, shares his expert ad...
How Legends of Low-Code Brought Magical Solutions to Pacific Clinics with Jason Gurahoo & Eleanor Castillo Sumi
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watching Salesforce Trailblazers work under pressure to craft customer low-code solutions for Pacific Clinics is inspiring and even brought tears to t...
Championing the Prospective Customer With David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-owner & CTO, 37signals
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Software itself is constantly being updated, but are some conventional approaches used by tech leaders also in need of an upgrade? David Heinemeier Ha...