Podcasts

Launch Consulting's Pete Salvo, Senior Director and Global Studio Leader for Software Engineering, discuss the evolving landscape of remote work.

Kevin Scott and Chris Echelmeier discuss the transformative impact of AI, specifically Microsoft Copilot.

Explore the intersection of AI technology and modern recruitment in this episode of Navigating Forward by Launch Consulting.

Melanie Roberson dives deep into the crucial topic of employee experience (EX) with Rich Wood and debunk common myths along the way.

Kevin McCall is joined by Dr. Kalyan Basu to discuss generative AI and its future impact.

Walk through the top ten misperceptions or myths about AI with Launch Consulting, Kevin McCall, and Melanie Roberson

Jamie Fiore Higgins, author and ex-Goldman Sachs Managing Director, discuss how company culture — and the differences between the version espoused by

On this episode, a discussion about the 5 Ds of AI: dull, dirty, dangerous, difficult, and double-time.

On this episode of Navigating Forward, Lisa Thee sits down with Shantha Mohan, who is an author, mentor, and Executive in Residence at Carnegie Mellon

Lisa Thee chats with Lynda Grindstaff, VP of Engineering at McAfee, and Creighton Adams, Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Launch Consulting.

Mita Mallick sits down with Launch and discusses how inclusivity issues can impact employee engagement and performance.

Explore AI, Purpose, & Lifelong Learning with Aaron Hurst and Lisa Thee on Navigating Forward

What makes this AI moment different from other technological advancements that have come before and why it might be the largest change in our lifetime

Revisit the most exciting moments from Navigating Forward: Cybersecurity Series featuring trends and predictions for AI and more.

Explore Cyber Hygiene, Automation & AI with Bruce Hembree and Enhance Cybersecurity.

Clement King joins the Navigating Forward podcast to discuss the compliance and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity and risk management.

Explore Eyefinity's challenges and success in navigating change, and learn firsthand how to forge a seamless and satisfying customer experience

Understand cybersecurity challenges in a cloud environment and learn tips to safeguard against future cyber attacks.

Rupal Hollenback joins the Navigating Forward podcast to share insights on how to supercharge cybersecurity efforts, women in STEM, and AI.

Third-Party Risk in Cybersecurity: Insights with Mike Bochniarz

Launch's SME's break down how you can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineers, risk assessments and technological debt.

Listen in on our conversation with Rami Zreikat and Trinh Ngo as we dive into the best practices for measuring and explaining cyber risk

Today we sit down with Matthew Rosenquist to talk trends and predictions in the cybersecurity world.

Cybersecurity: Sneak peek | Navigating Forward Podcast

Navigating data privacy, security, and governance with Omeda's Bettina Lippisch

With a background that includes stints at Disney, Meet Group, and ByteDance, Blake has a passion for pursuing the next frontier in tech and entertainm

Navigating Forward with guest Hilary DeCesare where she discusses the 3HQ framework to transformation, her best-selling book, and the new "normal".

How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace and Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women

Lisa and Wendy discuss the role of a Chief Data Officer, data literacy and the use of data and automation in healthcare

On this episode of Navigating Forward, Lisa Thee chats with Harrison Tang, the CEO and co-founder of Spokeo about data transparency and identity.

Formerly the CEO of the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans, Julia now has her own consulting business and is a keynote speaker.

Lisa Thee speaks with executive coach and guest lecturer at UC Berkley's School of Business, AMii Barnard-Bahn.

Lloyd Levine shares his thoughts on technology adoption in government, digital transformation and bold leadership.

Lisa Thee talks with Ed Soo Hoo to discuss innovation, diversity, and data in this episode of Navigating Forward

Teichert Construction is a heavy civil construction giant that has been building California for 135 years and clearly know the formula for success.

Vitaliy Panych, CISO for the California Department of Technology, discusses his career in cybersecurity and shares tips for industry newcomers.

Women in Data, BeekeeperAI, UCSF Healthcare innovation, Huawei, Digital Transformation at Nike.

Season roundup: Leaders in Government tech share their thoughts on digital transformation, leadership, and automation.

Season roundup: Bold conversations about technology with thought leaders in the public and private sectors.

Lisa Thee sits down with Irakli Beridze is the Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at UNICRI, United Nations​.

Lisa Thee sits down with Greg Merrill, Senior Director for Digital Transformation at Nike to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur.

Michael Hingson discusses his book Thunder Dog and shares how to approach advocacy and inclusion to create meaningful change.

Lisa Thee talks with Mike Amato on challenges of realigning company culture and motivating a rapidly evolving workforce to achieve positive outcomes.

Leveraging Technology for Modernization: Joe Panora discusses transforming California's public sector with innovative IT solutions.

Lisa Thee meets with Dr. Michael Blum, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the UCSF Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation & CEO of BeekeeperAI.

Jeff Frazier from Snowflake discusses how to find purpose in leadership to create real impact and the role of data in public service.

Join Sandra Niehaus, Neil Crist, Chris Enslin & Charlie Biegel as they discuss Eyefinity's customer experience evolution.

Kyle Katt discusses collaboration between people, data, and technology disciplines in the digital transformation space.

Explore leadership in data science with Sadie St. Lawrence. Learn about Women in Data's impact.

Steve Monaghan discusses business continuity, operations at the county level, and being a change agent for county agencies at the CIO level.

Jag Nagendra joins the Davood for Thought podcast to share his thoughts embracing change, innovation and disruption.

Mike Anderson shares insights on business IT transformation, digital leadership, and diversity. Learn from a top executive driving innovation.

Andrew Hinkle joins the Davood for Thought podcast to detail how state hospitals adjusted to the pandemic and remote work.

Discover digital transformation and government customer service insights with Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot, highlighting resilience.

Rishma Khimji joins the Davood for Though podcast to discuss open data, transparency and digital transformation.

Kathleen Webb discusses her experience working in the California State Government, leadership styles, and tips for recharging.

Join Navigating Forward with Sree Pillai: Award-winning data expert, Oracle implementation whiz, and creative problem solver. Tune in now!

Dr. Jonathan Reichental discusses resiliency, technology advancements, and his thoughts on the 4th industrial revolution.

Rob Peterson discusses IT project challenges and solutions at California Department of Food and Agriculture, highlighting tech trends in food systems.

Paul LaValley joins the Davood for Thought podcast to discuss tips for preventing ransomware attacks, team resiliency, innovation, and cybersecurity.

Explore operational effectiveness with Dr. Peter Pirnejad, a leader in government modernization and resilience. Insights on citizen engagement.

Robert has spent the last 20 years working on industry-leading software. In this interview, Robert speaks on both technical and personal challenges.

Mark Hadland, Founder/CEO of Level11 sits down and talks about his success as an entrepreneur, along with the importance of risk taking an innovation.

"Explore digital transformation with Paul, Director of Cal Poly's Hub. Leading innovation for public sector, empowering students. Join the conversati

Rick Nelson discusses process improvement and his experience as both an Air Force veteran and longtime business leader.

Unlock insights with Kyle: 20 years of data expertise, cloud platforms, agile methodologies. Join our podcast for IT solutions and analytics.

Bill Maile discusses his background in the California public sector, infrastructure, and his experience becoming a founder.

Keith Tresh discusses his background at the Federal and State level, cybersecurity, IT governance, and strategic planning.

Joe Patterson shares about his experience working in both the private and public sectors, his background in Rocklin City, and business continuity.

Christian Farland discusses his role as CIO, his tech background and how to find motivation in times of uncertainty.

Liana Bailey-Crimmins discusses her vast experience in technology roles for the State of California and her thoughts on resiliency.

Marcie Kahbody shares details about her 27-year career in the field of information technology for the State of California.

Lydia Henshaw is passionate about building self-confidence and resiliency in girls and is why she founded the online mentor community Moxie Girl.

Dennis Noone discusses his role at Techwire, his background in journalism and how he started his journey into the tech space.

At 22, Mary started with a Fortune 1000 Payroll/HR company at just $13/hr in an admin role, but quickly acquired the skills and training to advance.

Dr. Kris Lea shares details about her recent dissertation, organizational change management, and human-centered management.

Andrew Armani joins the Davood for Thought podcast to discuss his 30 year IT background working for the State of California.

Courtney is responsible for Microsoft’s company-wide digital safety strategy to reduce harm from illegal and harmful content online.

Jennifer Saha discusses her vast experience working for the State of California and her journey to starting a company.

Katie is Chief of Staff at Spectrum Labs and works closely with the engineering team to build products for customers to reach trust & safety goals.

Chris Cruz joins the Davood for Thought podcast to discuss his background in IT and his time working for the State of California.

Mr. McKeown is a dedicated public servant that has decades of involvement helping congress end human trafficking with his "BeCyberSmart" campaign.

Teresa is an Emmy Nominated, Age's Creative 50 recipient, and Campaign US Digital 40 over 40 marketing expert.

Aila Malik is a values-driven leader, inspiring mission-driven organizations to fulfill promises on their impact through community kindness.

Kim Box is an Independent Director on the Board of American River Bank and is Chair of the Finance & Capital Committee.

Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately, the only social media management platform that creates content FOR you with the power of A.I.

Meet Tiana S. Clark: Chief of Staff at Microsoft, women's coach, award-winning filmmaker, and USAF veteran. Join the conversation!

In this episode Lisa Thee interviews Emily Kennedy, President and cofounder of Marinus Analytics.

In this podcast episode Lisa Thee interviews Lakecia Gunter, VP and GM of IOT Global and Strategic Engagement at Microsoft.

"Dive into tech leadership with Benson: experienced in finance, telecom, aerospace. Leading at Launch Consulting in healthcare, manufacturing, travel

"Explore AI in healthcare with Bob Rogers, PhD. Demystifying AI for the enterprise. Join us!"

Maxeme Tuchman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu, an interactive video-calling platform that helps families read and draw with children, even abroad

Dr. Hany Farid is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He is an tenured thought leader in video manipulation.