Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise AI Unleashed
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence with "Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise AI Unleashed." Join host Kevin Dean as he interviews industry leaders and AI innovators, exploring how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping enterprise operations. Each episode offers candid conversations, actionable insights, and real-world strategies that help businesses harness the power of AI to stay ahead. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an industry professional, this podcast provides the knowledge and tools to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and unlock new possibilities for growth and innovation.
Episodes
Why Apple Will Win the AI Race | Dave Bento & Kevin Dean
From college dorm room to designing next-level interfaces for Google and AAA, Dave Bento has seen every tech transition. Join Kevin Dean for a wide-ranging conversation on the "moment of inflection" we are currently living through with Generative AI.Want to know more about AI Agents? Connect with ManoByte: https://www.manobyte.com/ABOUT OUR GUEST: DAVE BENTODave started Metajive at his k
How Leaders Must Build for the Future While Operating in the Present
In this compelling episode, host Kevin Dean sits down with Larry Walsh, the CEO and Chief Analyst at Channelnomics, to navigate the complex waters of exponential change. With over 15 years of experience advising top organizations, Larry cuts through the hype to reveal the strategic and often uncomfortable truths behind today's biggest tech trends.This conversation goes far beyond buzzwords, e
AI, Security, and Human Psychology
Dive deep into the complex world of AI adoption with host Kevin Dean and special guest Kodjo Hogan, a cybersecurity leader and Director of Information Security GRC for Chainalysis Inc. This episode explores the crucial, often-overlooked intersection of Artificial Intelligence, robust security, and human psychology.You want to talk AI strategy for your company? Contact us at: https://www.manobyte.c
SWS 40: What I learnt from Adam Patti (Vista Shares) on AI, Infrastructure, Energy, and the Future
Get ready to dive deep into the real investments driving the Artificial Intelligence revolution! In this insightful conversation, Kevin J. Dean sits down with Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, to explore the critical infrastructure and often-overlooked components that are truly profiting from the massive growth in AI.Connect with Adam Patti & VistaShares:Website: vistashares.comLinkedIn: / ada
SWS S3: The Future of Work, AI & Social Impact - Brian Espisto, Esposito Intellectual Enterprises
In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, host Kevin J. Dean speaks with Brian J. Esposito — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises — about the real and lasting impact of AI on business, jobs, and society.Brian shares candid insights on the responsibilities companies and investors have when adopting AI technologies, and why many are overlooking the long-term conseq
How AI is Changing Leadership, Learning, and Work with Adobe’s David Pearlman
In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean sits down with David Pearlman, Senior Director of Education at Adobe, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations, leadership, and the way we learn.Drawing on decades of experience at Microsoft and Adobe, David shares how AI is helping reduce noise in the workplace, accelerating asynchronous education, and redefining
Beyond the AI Hype: Real Business Strategy for the Future
In this episode, Kevin Dean sits down with Anthony Coppedge to discuss the rapid changes in technology, leadership, and business strategy. With the rise of Generative AI (GenAI), businesses are facing a transformation as significant as the advent of the internet and mobile technology. But how should organizations adapt, align, and think differently to stay ahead?🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ The rate of
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise GenAI Unplugged - S3 Episode 4: Rob Ryan
In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, is joined by Rob Ryan, Head of Thought Leadership at WorkGrid Software, for an in-depth discussion on the role of conversational AI in streamlining employee workflows and improving internal communication. Rob shares his insights on organizational change, the evolution of employee experience platforms, and the importance of align
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise GenAI Unplugged - S3 Episode 3: Amelia Jones
In this insightful episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, sits down with Amelia Jones, Principal Customer Success Manager at Mural, to discuss the role of AI in enterprise environments and how visual collaboration can enhance business processes. Amelia shares her experiences from Mural, highlighting the impact of human-centered design and agile methodologies in fostering bet
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise GenAI Unplugged - S3 Episode 2: Mike Lyons
In this exciting episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, welcomes Mike Lyons, founder of KaiRise, to explore the intersection of Agile methodologies and generative AI. Mike shares his unique journey through the IT landscape, from small firms to large consulting agencies, shedding light on how AI is shaping business processes and the power of agility in driving innovation.Intr
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise GenAI Unplugged - S3 Episode 1: Stephen Stouffer
Episode Overview: In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, sits down with Stephen Stouffer, Director of Automation Solutions at Tray.ai. Stephen discusses his journey from marketing automation to becoming a leader in AI integration and shares valuable insights on leveraging AI for enterprise success.Introduction: Kevin introduces Stephen Stouffer, who brings extensive
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 8: Wendy McHenry
In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, sits down with Wendy McHenry, the Head of Solutions Engineering at CData Software, for an insightful discussion on customer operations and the evolving tech landscape. Wendy brings a wealth of experience from her journey in tech, starting as a statistician and moving through various leadership roles in sales engineering, particu
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 7: Amber Vaden
In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, welcomes Amber Vaden, a dynamic leader in customer operations and success with nearly a decade of experience in the field. Amber brings a unique perspective to customer service, blending her background in education with a deep passion for creating impactful customer experiences.Introduction:Kevin introduces Amber Vaden, who has
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 6: Kári Thor
In this compelling episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, sits down with Kári Thor Runarsson, the visionary founder of Cliezen, to explore the dynamic world of customer operations and the intersection of marketing, customer success, and technology. Kári shares his rich, globe-trotting journey from Iceland to Iowa and beyond, offering a unique perspective on the importance of
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 5: Kevin J. Dean
In this insightful episode, Kevin Dean explores the transformative power of generative AI in customer experience. Drawing on his extensive experience at ManoByte, Kevin delves into the four key pillars that can elevate customer satisfaction and drive business success: educate, engage, entertain, and inspire.Episode Summary:Introduction: Kevin Dean introduces the podcast, "Swimming with Sharks
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 4: Lucas Pimenta
In this engaging episode, Kevin Dean welcomes Lucas Pimenta, an experienced professional in customer operations. Lucas discusses his journey from finance to global customer relations, stressing the importance of empathy and strategic planning in meeting high customer expectations amidst resource constraints. He also explores the transformative role of technology, including AI, in enhancing custome
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 3: Anne McDonnell-Aisiku
In this insightful episode, Kevin Dean welcomes Anne McDonnell-Aisiku, Principal Customer Success Manager at HubSpot. Anne shares her unique journey from global education to customer success, offering valuable perspectives on how her background shapes her approach to delivering exceptional customer experiences.Episode Summary:Introduction: Kevin Dean introduces the podcast and welcomes Anne McDonn
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 2: Aaron Jones
In this exciting episode, Kevin Dean sits down with Aaron Jones, the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Maven AGI. The conversation spans Aaron's journey from a computer science major to his current role, and delves into the dynamic landscape of customer operations and AI.Episode Summary:Introduction: Kevin Dean introduces the podcast and welcomes Aaron Jones, highlighting their shared backgro
Swimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 1: Christina Garnett
In this exciting season opener, Kevin Dean sits down with Christina Garnett, a customer service and marketing expert known for her customer-obsessed approach. Christina shares her unique journey and provides deep insights into the evolving landscape of customer operations, emphasizing the critical balance between AI integration and human touch in delivering exceptional customer experiences.Episode
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 15: Doug Brown
In this adventure, we are joined by Doug Brown, CEO - Business Success Factors.Video Summary:Introduction.Interview: Doug Brown, CEO - Business Success Factors.Question of the Day: Name the #1 Webinar you attended in 2020 that delivered the most value. What was the topic?Who was the presenter?What made it so valuable?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:People who intentionally wo
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 14: Krystina Gillenwater
In this adventure, we are joined by Krystina Gillenwater - Director of New Business for Digitopia.Video Summary:Introduction.Interview: Krystina Gillenwater - Director of New Business, Digitopia.Question of the Day: If you are using HubSpot Snippets - what is your best snippet?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:RevOps is more than a "flavor-of-the-week" industry buzzwo
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 13: Bruce R. Dorey
In this adventure, we are joined by Bruce R. Dorey - Executive Coach and Consultant. Video Summary:Word of the Week: HubSpot SnippetsInterview: Bruce R. Dorey - Executive Coach and Consultant. Power Play: Learn to Type fasterQuestion of the Day: If you are using HubSpot Snippets - what is your best snippet?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:Data and science are vital parts of ex
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 12: Bridget Conley
In this adventure, we are joined by Bridget Conley, Business Growth Consultant with ManoByte. Video Summary:Word of the Week: Lead ScoringInterview: Bridget Conley, Business Growth Consultant with ManoByte. Power Play: HubSpot Academy Quick Course: Understanding HubSpot Lead Scoring.Question of the Day: How are you scoring leads?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:Throwing techno
Swimming With Sharks - Episode 11: 2021 Predictions with Kevin Dean
In this adventure, we bring back Kevin Dean, President and CEO of ManoByte to get his thoughts on the lessons learned during the year 2020. We also dive into Kevin's predictions for the year 2021 and what can be done NOW to succeed in the new year. Key Questions Kevin answers in this episode:What is it like starting an agency (ManoByte) during the 2009 economic downturn?What is the most impor
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 10: Jason Azocar
In this adventure, we are joined by Jason Azocar, Founder and CEO of HubSearch. Video Summary:Word of the Week: MTA - Multi Touch AttributionInterview: Jason Azocar, Founder and CEO of HubSearch. Power Play: Block Yourself From AnalyticsQuestion of the Day: Do you employ Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) in your marketing?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:How to apply the Inbound M
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 9: Rachel Haley
In this adventure, we are joined by Rachel Haley, Co-Founder and CEO for Clarus Designs. Video Summary:Word of the Week: Marketing AttributionInterview: Rachel Haley, Co-Founders and CEO at Clarus Designs.Power Play: ZubtitleQuestion of the Day: Does your team effectively use marketing attribution?Video Takeaways:A few key takeaways from this episode:Stop trying to do everything.In the beginning,
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 8: Alex Moran
In this adventure, Alex Moran, Marketing Director for Applied Imaging joins us in the shark tank. Alex tells us about how she grew her TikTok account following from 0 to 15,000 in just 2 weeks. Video Summary:Word of the Week: SmarketingInterview: Alex Moran, Marketing Director, Applied Imaging.Power Play: HubSpot Make My PersonaQuestion of the Day: Is your sales team aligned with your marketing te
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 7: Sammie Bennett
In this adventure, our own Sammie Bennett, Business Growth Advisor from ManoByte joins us in the shark tank. Video Summary:Word of the Week: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning. Interview: Sammie Bennett, Business Growth Advisor, ManoByte.Power Play: www.draw.ioQuestion of the Day: How do you "work out" a process? Digitally? Pen & Paper? Solo? Collaborate with a group?Video Takeaways:A
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 6: Kyle Jepson
In this adventure, Kyle Jepson from the HubSpot Academy joins us in the shark tank. Video Summary:Kyle gives us a unique front-row seat to how HubSpot responded to the global pandemic as a company. Kyle reveals that he has begun researching and preparing content for a new Sales Operations HubSot Academy Certification.After a negative Academy Certification review, Kyle reached out and made a valuab
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 5: René de Jong
In this adventure, we talk with René de Jong, Managing Director of PSOhub. PSOhub was featured in HubSpot's INBOUND2020 integration presentation. PSOhub has seen incredible, and quick growth. The founders saw a specific need and address it with their solution. Watch the episode as René explains how they were able to grow better. Video Summary:When to set up the proper systems to grow your bus
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 4: Colleen Conneran
In this adventure, we talk with Colleen Conneran, one of ManoByte's newest Business Growth Consultants. Today's episode happens on the first day of INBOUND2020. This is significant because it is one of the largest sales and marketing conferences that, due to the pandemic, has gone 100% digital. Colleen discusses her initial reactions to the all-digital format and her first experiences wi
Swimming With Sharks: Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 3: Greg Accardo
In this adventure, we talk with Greg Accardo, Director of the LSU Professional Sales Institute. Greg explains to us how the program at the LSU Professional Sales Institute is training the next generation of sales leaders. Video Summary:In this episode, we talk with Greg Accardo, Director of the LSU Professional Sales Institute about:How to start and enhance a good business relationship.How "S
Swimming With Sharks - Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 2: Amy Post
ManoByte has launched a weekly live show, "Swimming with Sharks." Each week, host Will Smith brings in a guest and speaks with them about their experiences, expertise, and advice around Sales Operations. Tune in live every Tuesday at 2:00 pm EST via ManoByte's Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube page!In this adventure, we talk with Amy Post, National Marketing Manager for ODL Inc. Amy ex
Swimming With Sharks - Adventures in Sales Ops - Episode 1: Kevin Dean
ManoByte has launched a weekly live show, "Swimming with Sharks." Each week, host Will Smith brings in a guest and speaks with them about their experiences, expertise, and advice around Sales Operations. Tune in live every Tuesday at 2:00 pm EST via ManoByte's Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube page!This week Will has ManoByte's CEO, Kevin Dean, on to discuss what "Swimming wi
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