Amin Venjara, Chief Data Officer at ADP, shares how he and his team are applying AI across the enterprise — from customer-facing products to internal operations — with a laser focus on outcomes and responsible innovation.

From proactive assistants like ADP Assist to AI-enabled efficiencies in call centers and software testing, Venjara outlines what it takes to scale AI without compromising trust or value.

Hosted by: Brian Boxman, VP of Sales at Incorta

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Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks, joins Robert Lutton of Sandhill Consultants, to explore the next frontier of data democratization powered by natural language and embedded intelligence.

Topics include:

✅The paradigm shift triggered by GenAI tools like ChatGPT

✅Making enterprise data accessible to non-technical users

✅The story of SEGA using Databricks to deliver personalized gaming at scale

✅How AI is optimizing data platforms from the inside out

✅What makes Databricks a unique innovation powerhouse

Listen now to learn how the future of data is being rewritten in plain language.

In this final installment of our exclusive three-part series, Ido Biger, EVP & Chief Technology & Data Officer at Delek US Holdings, reflects on the defining leadership lessons from his time in aviation, telecom, and now oil and gas. Biger reveals why focusing on the core is the key to surviving disruption and thriving in recovery.

Topics covered:

🟦Crisis lessons from the airline sector

🟦Delek’s core vs. growth strategy

🟦Tangible vs. intangible products across industries

🟦Why data leaders are enablers of business transformation

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In this episode, Naresh Dulam, VP of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, cuts through the AI hype with insights only a seasoned data leader can offer.

This conversation with host Or Zabludowski, CEO of Flexor, dives into:

✅The "shiny object syndrome" plaguing AI adoption

✅Real-world lessons from failed churn models and bad data

✅How metadata and data freshness influence model outcomes

✅Strategies to unify structured and unstructured data for GenAI success

✅Why semantic layers are critical — and governance is non-negotiable

As McDonald’s tests AI-powered drive-thrus and intelligent kitchen assistants, data governance has taken center stage. In Part 2 of this interview, John Tucker, Director of Enterprise Data Governance at McDonald’s, unpacks:

✅How McDonald’s is embedding governance into AI and data product pipelines

✅The shift from compliance to innovation

✅Balancing risk, trust, and speed in enterprise AI rollouts

✅Real examples of how governance empowers outcomes at scale

Hosted by Amy Kyleen Lute of Acceldata, this episode is a must-listen for anyone shaping the future of data, governance, or AI in the enterprise.

In this episode, Latha Subramanian, SVP & Head of Data Engineering and Analytics at GM Financial, joins Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, to explore how GM Financial is navigating data modernization, regulatory complexity, and digital transformation.

Topics Covered:

🔹Data as the “heart and soul” of auto financing

🔹Governance as a driver of efficiency and integrity

🔹Aligning business teams around data ownership

🔹Modernizing the cloud data platform with quality and observability

🔹Regulatory compliance across CCPA, GDPR, and more

“We are replacing all of our servicing and origination systems — and at the core of that transformation lies data.”

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leading with data in a global, high-stakes industry.

In this episode, Beth Falder, AVP of Data and Analytics at Nuvance Health, explores what it really takes to lead data in a healthcare organization undergoing change. She joins Michael Hejtmanek of Neudata to unpack:

✅How to balance expanded data sharing with ironclad privacy standards

✅Lessons from mergers — and how cloud and FHIR help unify systems

✅Why the best data leaders today are resilient, business-minded, and always learning

✅How reframing data efforts with a product lens drives real value

✅Why data leaders must ditch deficit thinking and focus on data’s empowerment potential

Whether you’re in healthcare or any data-intensive industry, this is a must-listen for understanding where the field is heading.

In this episode, Justin Heller, SVP & Chief Data Officer at Synchrony Financial, speaks with Kasriel Kay of Velotix about what it truly means to lead with data in today's enterprise.

You’ll hear:

🔷What defines the modern CDO role

🔷How to prioritize outcomes over tools

🔷The power of automation and AI in managing data at scale

🔷Why data democratization starts with governance and literacy

🔷How to embed data management into the business — not treat it as a side project

📌 “Data isn’t a one-off project. It’s part of how you do business.”

If you’re a data leader or business exec looking to make data a core capability — this conversation is for you.

Balancing GenAI Innovation and Risk in Financial Services with Cindy Tu of Discover Financial

What does it take to introduce GenAI into a highly regulated industry — without compromising trust or compliance?

In this episode, Cindy (Xin) Tu, Director of IT and Data Audit at Discover Financial Services, joins Mudit Gupta of EY to discuss:

✅Navigating risk while innovating with GenAI

✅Why stakeholder collaboration is non-negotiable

✅Building a culture of enterprise-wide digital fluency

✅Structuring persona-based data and AI training at scale

✅The future of governance frameworks in financial AI

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In this episode, Amin Venjara, Chief Data Officer at ADP, shares how one of the world’s largest HCM providers is rethinking the employee experience through the power of data.

He talks with Brian Boxman of Incorta about:

• Creating a central data platform to unify disparate systems
• Tackling entity resolution to enable personalization at scale
• Using AI to make HR more efficient and more human
• How ADP governs data with trust and compliance in mind

Whether you're in HR, data science, or digital transformation, this conversation offers deep insights on what it takes to lead with data in today’s workforce economy.