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Disruption / Interruption episodes
- Disrupting IT Automation: Doug Shannon on Human-First AI and Self-Healing Systems
Doug Shannon is an esteemed IT automation professional with over 20 years of experience in advanced technology roles. In this episode, KJ and Doug explore the evolving culture in businesses, the impact of multi-generational workforces, and the critical need for integrating new technologies effectively while maintaining a human touch. Doug also shares practical advice on fostering collaboration and planning for organizational changes in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Key Takeaways:
08:29 The Changing Culture in Business
15:02 Planning for Attrition and Automation
21:59 Generational Differences in Data Sharing
23:12 The Future of AI and Human Integration
27:11 The Concept of Explainable AI
29:55 The Importance of Being a Jack of All Trades
Quote of the Show (27:00):
“You should be enabling, empowering, and emboldening your employees because they're your first customers.” – Doug Shannon
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Ways to connect with Doug Shannon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shannon/
Company Website: https://www.theiathinktank.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsreview-com/
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40 min - Disrupting Medication Costs: Paul Pruitt of SHARx Tackles the Healthcare Crisis for Uninsured and Underinsured
Paul Pruitt is the Chief Growth Officer at SHARx, LLC, a patient advocacy and supply-chain management company addressing the nation’s out-of-control drug prices. In this episode, KJ and Paul explore the importance of moving away from traditional health insurance models and offer insights into creating a more sustainable approach to healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
04:54 The Unsustainable Cost of Medications
09:37 The Role of HR and Financial Leaders
14:19 Opting Out of Traditional Insurance
17:47 The Monopoly of Specialty Pharmacies
21:07 Employer Benefits and Cost Management
Quote of the Show (16:00):
"What are we doing using insurance to cover things that we know are going to happen? That's nonsensical." – Paul Pruitt
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Ways to connect with Paul Pruitt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpruittjr/
Company Website: https://sharxplan.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharx-llc/
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33 min - Disruption in Industry 4.0: How Dr. Jeremy Frank is Using AI to Revolutionize Machine Health Management
Dr. Jeremy Frank is a leader in machine health optimization using advanced hardware, software, and AI to enhance industrial and military machinery. In this episode, KJ and Dr. Frank delve into his company’s role in deploying wireless sensors and AI to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The conversation also covers the generational shift in the workforce, the necessity for change management, and the importance of educating and attracting young talent to industrial careers.
Key Takeaways:
04:23 Understanding Industry 4.0
07:31 The Machine Health Problem
20:39 The Importance of Industry Jobs and Cultural Change
25:11 The Role of AI in Industry
27:39 Challenges in Implementing AI and Technology at Scale
32:25 The Future of Industrial Technology and Investment
Quote of the Show (21:00):
“Imagine a world where machines could predict their own failures before they even happen. This isn't science fiction. It's a reality made possible by AI.” – Dr. Jeremy Frank
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Ways to connect with Dr. Jeremy Frank:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-frank/
Company Website: https://www.kcftech.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcf-technologies/
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41 min - Disruption in Cross-Border Hiring: How Rick Hammell is Revolutionizing Global Workforce Solutions
Rick Hammell is the Founder and CEO of Helios, a global workforce management and payments company, Helios. Helios is dedicated to simplifying compliance and enhancing efficiency, regardless of entity registration or talent status. In this episode, KJ and Rick delve into Rick's inspiration from Greek mythology for Helios, the importance of disrupting the status quo, the significant impact of AI in HR processes, and key pain points in global employment compliance.
Key Takeaways:
03:42 Creating Equitable Opportunities Globally
07:22 Challenges of Global Hiring
14:12 Direct Employer Model and Compliance
23:19 Automating HR Tasks with One Click
23:34 Flexibility and Multilingual Contracts
24:22 Strategic HR Initiatives Post-Covid
25:18 Efficiency Gains and Time Savings
26:33 Building a Global HR Platform
27:41 Empowering Businesses with Technology
Quote of the Show (17:00):
"It's about creating a level playing field so that everyone can compete in the global market." – Rick Hammell
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Ways to connect with Rick Hammell:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhammell/
X: https://twitter.com/rhammellHR
Company Website: https://www.helios.io/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heliosio/
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42 min - Disrupting Workspace Optimization: Tharun Mohan’s AI-Driven Approach to Transforming Real Estate and Asset Management
Tharun Mohan is the Founder, President & CEO, of Quantum Strides LLC, an IBM Sustainability Software Business Partner specializing in solutions for Real Estate & Asset Management, Capital Projects, Space & Move Management, Operations & Maintenance, and Sustainability. In this episode, KJ and Mohan discuss the importance of empathy and understanding unmet needs for disruptive innovation. Mohan shares how optimizing workspace and asset management by using AI and technology can offer advanced technology to mid-market companies at a fraction of the cost.
Key Takeaways:
02:59 The Importance of Workspace Management Systems
05:06 Quantum Strides LLC: Revolutionizing Real Estate Management
07:15 Post-COVID Workspace Challenges and Solutions
14:34 The Future of Office Spaces
16:27 Making Technology Accessible for Mid-Market Companies
Quote of the Show (26:00):
"True disruption stems from empathy." - Tharun Mohan
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Ways to connect with Tharun Mohan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharun-mohan-9293041/
Company Website: https://www.quantumstrides.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-strides-llc/
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31 min - Disruption in the Talent War: How Avetis Antaplyan at HIRECLOUT is Changing Tech Recruitment
Avetis Antaplyan is the Founder & CEO of HIRECLOUT, a two-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing company. HIRECLOUT is the premier Tech Recruiting and Consulting firm focused on building relationships that deliver results, by empowering people and organizations. In this episode, KJ and Avetis explore the shift from a candidate-driven to a company-driven market and the new norm of hybrid work models. Avetis shares strategies for staying ahead by embracing disruptive innovation, highlighting the importance of hiring during economic downturns.
Key Takeaways:
05:40 Challenges and Strategies in Tech Recruitment
06:43 The Impact of Economic Shifts on Recruitment
07:17 Lessons from Past Recessions
08:31 The Role of Leadership During Crises
Quote of the Show (21:00):
"It's not just about who you hire, but who you don't hire." - Avetis Antaplyan
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Ways to connect with Avetis Antaplyan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright/
X: https://twitter.com/hireclout
Company Website: https://hireclout.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireclout/
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48 min - Disrupting AI with Social Sciences: Tatyana Mamut on Reimagining AI Through the Lens of Humanity
Tatyana Mamut is the Founder & CEO of Wayfound.ai, a management platform for AI agents that helps to build, analyze, and supervise AI agents across the enterprise to autonomously and effectively deliver organizational goals. In this episode, KJ and Tatyana critique social media's toxic influences while emphasizing human potential and societal implications of AI. The discussion covers the transformative impact of AI, the necessity of integrating humanities into tech innovation, and the crucial role of adaptability and cooperation in technological revolutions.
Key Takeaways:
07:01 The Impact of Social Media
12:34 The Future of AI and Human Jobs
19:56 Experimenting with New Paradigms
21:52 The Importance of Experimentation and Failure
23:18 Empowering Business Innovators
Quote of the Show (16:00):
"What I really believe is that technology is one of the driving forces for human evolution." – Tatyana Mamut
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Ways to connect with Tatyana Mamut:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmamut/X: https://twitter.com/tmamut
Company Website: https://www.wayfound.ai/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayfound-ai/
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41 min - Disrupting Employee Benefits: The Hidden Tax Exposed with Troy Vermillion
Troy Vermillion is an entrepreneur, strategist, and a Client Executive at Hylant, a national insurance brokerage, with a track record of providing the latest in technology-driven and consultative risk services. In this episode, KJ and Troy explore the need to challenge entrenched beliefs about healthcare, the lack of cures in favor of lifelong therapies, and the steep costs of treatments like gene therapy. The discussion highlights the industry's opaque nature, revealed through examples such as the cost discrepancies in medical imaging and the hidden expenses within pharmacy benefits.
Key Takeaways:
03:32 The Complexity of Healthcare Costs
11:13 Transparency and Consumer Tools in Healthcare
19:15 Pharmacy Margins and Data Access Issues
19:48 Technology and Transparency in Healthcare
23:11 AI Solutions for Small Employers
Quote of the Show (31:00):
"Employers need to demand access to their data. Without it, how can we strategize for better healthcare solutions?" - Troy Vermillion
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Ways to connect with Troy Vermillion:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyvermillion/
X: https://twitter.com/troytv33?lang=en
Company Website: http://www.hylant.com
Troy Vermillion https://www.troyvermillion.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hylant/
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38 min - Disruption Beyond Drones: Brandon Torres Declet's Autonomous Robotics Revolution
Brandon Torres Declet is the Chief Executive Officer & Board Director at Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in developing autonomous aerial robot systems that are designed for real time, safe, and efficient 3D mapping in high-risk, GPS-denied environments. In this episode, KJ and Brandon explore the progress, applications, and myths surrounding drone technology and talk about the exciting future of public safety and industrial applications. Brandon also offers insights into his personal philosophy on risk-taking, innovation, and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
02:08 The Journey of Drone Innovation
07:04 Pioneering Drone as a Service
11:02 The Measure Waiver: A Legal Precedent
14:12 Current State and Future of Drones
18:38 Autonomous Robotics and Public Safety
Quote of the Show (28:00):
“Drones and autonomous robots are set to provide us with a more efficient, more reliable world." - Brandon Torres Declet
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Ways to connect with Brandon Torres Declet:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonddeclet/
X: https://twitter.com/btd75?lang=en
Company Website: http://www.exyntechnologies.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exyn-technologies/
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33 min - Disrupting Digital Rights: Alex Luchinskiy’s Game-Changing Approach to Online Content Protection with Delevit
Alex Luchinskiy is the Founder and CEO at Delevit, a technology platform that bridges the gap between technology and legal compliance for ISPs, OSPs, online platforms, and websites. In this episode, KJ and Alex discuss his journey from Ukraine to the U.S. and his inspiration for creating a platform that empowers creators to protect their content online.
Key Takeaways:
03:13 The Reality of Online Content Theft
07:28 Challenges in Protecting Digital Rights
23:23 Addressing the Impact of Cyberbullying
25:12 How Delevit Works: A Step-by-Step Guide
26:19 Legal Framework and Challenges
31:33 Counter Notice Privacy Service
34:01 The Take It Down Act and Rapid Content Removal
Quote of the Show (31:00):
"The internet is a great place, but it's also where some people decide to be bad actors. Our goal is to provide empowerment to people across the entire internet." - Alex Luchinskiy
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Ways to connect with Alex Luchinskiy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-delevit/
Company Website: https://www.delevit.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delevit/
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When did you say ”THAT’S IT! I’VE HAD IT!”? Time to Disrupt and Interrupt with host Karla Jo. Every week KJ interviews professionals who are disrupting their industries and altering economic networks that have been antiquated with bull-headed predecessors holding up the progress.
KJ delves into uncovering more from industry rebels and innovators that you didn’t know you needed in your life.