This episode includes an interview with Bob Rogers, PhD, Chief Data Scientist for Big Data Solutions at Intel Corporation. They discuss how Bob entered the field of data science, how to get value from data science projects, and some misconceptions around big data. Learn what skills are needed in a career as a data scientist, and tips for those looking to become one. Hear what Intel is doing in the big data and analytics space - from the silicon chip to the cloud, and what big data holds for the future.

This episode includes an interview with Rose Schooler, vice president of the Internet of Things Group and general manager of IoT Strategy and Technology Office at Intel Corporation. Listen as they discuss the current state of IoT, practical applications, and business benefits. Learn how IoT is solving real, tangible business problems, with specific use cases such as an IoT-connected rice farm! Hear how Intel's Internet of Things Group offers products and solutions to help IoT become a reality for customers in three areas: things, network, and cloud.

This episode includes an interview with Boris Diebold (EVP Engineering) and Christian Hillemeyer (Director PR) of Babbel, language learning company running on AWS. Listen as they discuss how Babbel started, the pivot from their original idea, and how their company makes learning a new language fun, easy, and effective.

This episode includes an interview with Paolo Negri co-founder and CTO of Contentful, a Berlin-based startup that has their API first content management system running on AWS. Listen in as Jeff and Paolo discuss the API first development model, what’s next for Contentful, and advice for aspiring and would-be entrepreneurs.

This episode includes an interview with Giles Williams, co-founder and CTO of Urban Massage, UK-based on-demand massage service app. They discuss how Urban Massage is changing the online massage booking space, the company’s origins, how the business works, and how AWS powers their application behind the scenes.

This episode include an interview with Bertrand Lamarque (Director of Engineering) and Itamar Lesuisse (CEO) of Peak, a London-based startup bringing the latest advancements in brain training to mobile. Learn how Peak has changed since they started, and how they use data to make decisions about their product.

This episode includes an interview with Jean Louis Fuccellaro (CEO) and Bastien Murzeau (CTO)of Predicsis, a French-based startup. Predicsis offers businesses the opportunity to enhance customer performance through machine learning and big data. Listen as they discuss how the guys decided to tackle the problem of customer churn with machine learning and AWS.

This episode includes an Diego Villareal (CEO and Co-founder) of Banter, a discovery platform app that provides real-time updates on nightlife options. Listen as they discuss how to differentiate from competitors, strategies for building your app’s audience, and how Banter has evolved since it launched on AWS.

This episode includes an interview with Nico Esteves, VP of Engineering of mobile banking startup Osper. Osper is mobile banking built just for families, with tools for young people to learn how to manage their finances. Parents can set up allowances for their kids, control online spending, and get notifications for failed transactions or insufficient funds. Children can check their balance, learn how to save responsibility, and transfer money to family and friends. Nico shares his insights on the future of mobile banking, how he got into the space, and the security services that allow Osper to grow and succeed.

This episode includes an interview with Doug Parr, CRO of innovative payment startup company Prairie Cloudware. Prairie Cloudware enables banks and credit unions to utilize digital payments (i.e., mobile wallets), rather than rely on third-party partners like Apple Pay or Samsung Pay. Prairie Cloudware is designed to provide financial institutions with the ability to deliver secure customer-controlled digital payment services to customers. Doug and I talk about the appeal of mobile-driven services, entering the startup market, and how his team got started in the payment industry. We also discuss how AWS can deliver a more secure service to ensure customer satisfaction, and the various features that allow Prairie Cloudware to deliver on its security promise.