Recently the buzz around blockchain and NFTs has been revived – and many are touting innovations in the crypto space as enablers of the creator economy. And yet, in the enterprise, the tech continues to flounder. So how can this opportunity better solve business problems for other industries, and how can CIOs get educated on the opportunities that blockchain provides? On today’s episode of Mayfield’s CXO of the Future podcast, Richard Entrup shares his leadership philosophy, includes advice for early-stage companies, and helps demystify the blockchain.

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In the last 20 years, the role and responsibility of a CIO has drastically changed as the focus of leadership has evolved when it comes to company culture. Eric Tan, Senior VP for IT and Business Services at Coupa, is a second-generation CIO. He joins host Gamiel Gran to discuss just what those changes are and breaks down what companies are now looking for in their leader. He gives tips on how you should optimize your relationships, manpower, and technology to improve as a CIO or as a leader in general. Tune in to this episode for more words of advice and insights to help you become a CXO of the future.

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We learn from successful entrepreneurs through their respective journeys. Today's CXO of the Future Podcast features Prith Banerjee, CTO of ANSYS and long-time innovator. Gamiel Gran and Prith talk about the role of leadership in fostering innovation. Learn from Prith on the differences between innovation in academia and startups. Furthermore, he delves into how to actualize the three horizon model and continually challenge yourself to think bigger. In addition to that, he leads the evolution of ANSYS' Technology strategy and conducts the company's phases of innovation and growth. In this episode, we will learn how to organize and stay motivated in our business ventures through Prith's perspectives.

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The world is changing so fast going into 2022. Over the last year and a half, we've watched organizations embark on an innovation journey that eclipses anything seen in decades prior. With more exposure to the board and the revenue side of the business, what skill sets will CXOs need in order to move forward successfully in this environment? Gamiel Gran sat down to chat with Anu George, a digital and business transformation leader with experience in C-level roles at leading multinationals like GE, Unilever, & Morningstar. Anu talks about her career and her innovative approach to embracing the future. They also discuss the LEAN method for the customer and employee, the struggles women in leadership often face, and how Anu overcomes them. Join this episode to learn more about what it takes to become a leader in this fast-changing world and seeing it through the future.

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In this pandemic, we've learned that we can do amazing things in an incredibly short period of time. Gamiel Gran’s guest today is Harry Moseley, the Global CIO of Zoom. In this episode, Harry chats with Gamiel about the challenges and opportunities that the crisis has presented. The secret to turning challenges into opportunities is having dedicated, caring, and passionate people on board. Another secret? Do a few things well rather than doing many things in a mediocre fashion. If you want to know more about how CIOs around the globe survived, and even thrived, during the pandemic, join in!

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The digital market is constantly evolving, and its rapid progress will not stop anytime soon, if ever. Therefore, continuous business innovation is needed for those who are niching in this field. On this week's CXO of the Future podcast, Gamiel Gran interviews Art Hu, SVP and CIO for Lenovo Group, where he heads up the global Business Transformation/Information Technology (BT/IT) organization. He works tirelessly to drive continuous transformation for Lenovo as the company transforms from devices+ to a global solutions company. Art discusses how innovative strategies should be injected into the workplace without disrupting operations and instead inspire everyone to look forward to the many learning opportunities ahead. He also talks about the characteristics every effective CIO must possess, as well as the signs to look out for if a candidate still needs further work.

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Leadership starts with innovation, but innovation cannot exist without curiosity. There needs to be a balance between the two. There are company leaders out there who just care about running a business and write off innovation completely. Then there are some who innovate and experiment so much that they end up unable to finish a single project. Master the art of balance with your host, Gamiel Gran and his guest, Scott Buchholz. Scott is the Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte Consulting and the Quantum Leader in US Consulting. Join in and learn how you can be an innovative leader of your business today. Plus, learn which emerging technologies are most likely to disrupt businesses in the next few years.

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Innovation has a variety of interpretations, but for Keith Schlosser, Gamiel Gran’s guest on this week’s CXO of the Future Podcast, innovation is a mindset that has led his career in unexpected directions. Keith is the Global Chief Information Officer at AXIS Capital, where he currently heads up global IT and data strategy—following a background of more than 30 years of insurance industry experience with roles in IT, business solutions, marketing and sales. Here, he takes us across his journey and offers some insights and lessons gained along the way on leadership, CRM systems implementation, and the future of the insurance industry and M&A. What is more, Keith then touches on working with startups with new technology and provides advice on what it takes to work with a large organization.

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We've all heard about the buzz of the fourth industrial revolution. What role will 5G solutions play? On this week's CXO of the Future Podcast, Gamiel Gran chats with his good friend Toby Redshaw, responsible for Verizon's Enterprise Innovation and 5G Solutions area. Toby has been an innovative leader for a number of organizations across a variety of industries and is also an enthusiastic philanthropist. Their discussion goes deep into navigating the risks when doing game-changing innovations and the best way to keep yourself motivated. Toby also shares his advice on how an emerging CIO can successfully hop to a different industry and how to hone leadership skills in managing a startup business properly.

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Technological innovation is an integral factor in the success of many businesses today, with most processes done online and with digital means. Still, such significant shifts must be implemented with proper care and expertise to avoid drowning in mere technicalities. In this week’s episode, Gamiel Gran talks with Chet Mandair, CIO at Guidewire, about his experience leading IT in various industries and about the role of technology in business transformation. He also shares his colorful journey of becoming a CIO, the most valuable advice for start-up companies venturing into digital innovation, and how he weaves his leadership style into every project he manages. Technology is disrupting long-standing business models, and every sector is feeling its transformative impact. Don’t get left behind by tuning in to this conversation.

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