Ep. 114: The Foundation of AI Adoption Success in Healthcare
In this #shifthappens episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO and founder of Technology Rivers, shares how real AI adoption in healthcare starts with trust, not tech. From HIPAA-first design to clinician-led workflows, Ghazenfer reveals why starting small, designing for compliance, and embedding AI invisibly into operations are the keys to scaling transformation in the industry. He also dives into the ethical challenges of bias, the strategic tension between HIPAA and GDPR, and why human oversight re...
30 Okt 29min
Ep. 113: From Single-Use to System Change
Plastic pollution is an environmental crisis and a leadership challenge. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Nanette Medved Po, founder of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), to talk about what it takes to move from pledges to action. From failed treaty negotiations to grassroots innovation, Nanette shares how governments, businesses, and individuals can take real responsibility for their plastic footprint. We cover lessons from why “start and improve” beats waiting for per...
16 Okt 26min
Ep. 112: Beyond the Pitch Deck: Turning Whiteboard Ideas to Market Wins
Virtual CMO for B2B Tech Companies Mark Donnigan shares his philosophy: Don’t compete – create. In this #shifthappens episode, Mark explains how it’s not the perfect plan that wins in the AI era but the team that can move fast and keep improving. He reveals how to reshape marketing teams into nimble “marketing pods,” hand repetitive work to AI, and give people more time for the creative, strategic work that actually gets buyers to say “yes.”
2 Okt 47min
Ep. 111: Tectonic Shifts, Agentic AI, and the Human Advantage in Ecosystem Strategy
Thriving in the partner ecosystem takes more than great tech. In this episode of #shifthappens, Vince Menzione, founder of Ultimate Partner and former Microsoft executive, shares what it takes to succeed in a hyperscaler-driven economy. From the rise of agentic AI to the evolution of co-selling and marketplace strategies, Vince unpacks how companies can navigate constant disruption. With decades’ worth of experience, he reminds us that at the heart of it all is trust, alignment, and the peopl...
18 Sep 35min
Ep. 110: From Novelty to Necessity: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Value
Agentic AI is becoming a strategic layer in enterprise operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Shashank Kapadia, AI and Machine Learning Thought Leader, shares how AI is evolving from content generator to intelligent decision-maker. He breaks down what this shift means for leaders, how to overcome adoption hurdles, and why 2025 is the breakout year for agentic AI. Shashank Kapadia's comments and opinions are provided in their personal capacity and not as a representative of Walmart....
4 Sep 29min
Ep. 109: AI Trust Builds When Leaders Prompt First
AI adoption starts with small, visible habits, not just with strategy decks. In this #shifthappens episode, Matt Berg, Microsoft’s Director of AI Business Solutions Business Strategy, shares how leaders can quietly but powerfully shape AI culture by using Copilot in real, everyday ways. From smart prompting to gamified challenges and Excel hacks, our conversation is a playbook for modeling confidence without forcing change.
21 Aug 31min
Ep. 108: Developing Leaders Who Drive Real Change
Leadership in complex times isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about knowing how to create the conditions for learning, trust, and growth. In this #shifthappens episode, Nate Allen, retired Army officer and co-author of Taking the Guidon, reflects on what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. From psychological safety to leadership development that spans generations, Nate unpacks lessons shaped in high-stakes environments and shows how they translate to today’s business challenge...
31 Juli 42min
Ep. 107: Soft Skills: What AI Can’t Replace Still Matters Most
When AI reshapes the workplace, emotional intelligence becomes your edge. Vladimer Botsvadze, globally recognized marketing influencer by Thinkers360, AI advisor, and Techstars mentor, explains how businesses can stay ahead by combining tech adoption with authentic human connection. He explores how AI is shifting talent demands, why personal branding is now a business asset, and what enterprises must do to navigate change while staying deeply human.
17 Juli 34min
