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S7 E10: Talking trust in AI: Tokenomics, Splunk, and the future of the agentic era, with Kamal Hathi Sep 30, 2026

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AB sits down with Cisco's SVP and GM of Splunk, Kamal Hathi, to discuss how the combination of Splunk and Cisco technologies are providing the critical infrastructure for the AI era. From optimizing AI at scale to defending at machine speed to turning machine data into agentic action, this great conversation gives insight into how the combination of Cisco and Splunk technologies are driving the newest innovations in the agentic era.

S7 E9: Talking women in tech leadership, customer experience, and marketing in the AI era with Carrie Palin Jul 17, 2026

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AB sits down with Carrie Palin, Cisco’s Chief Marketing Officer, for a spirited conversation on a variety of topics, from her journey as a marketing leader across several tech giants, to the skills she looks for when building an incredible organization, to how AI is positively reshaping the marketing landscape and customer outcomes.

S7 E8: Talking humanitarian aid, World Central Kitchen, and food as a unifying human experience, with Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens Jul 07, 2026

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AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally.

S7 E7: Talking insights, strategy, and the human side of AI with Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington Jun 16, 2026

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Join AB for a candid conversation with AI luminaries Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington. From the sci-fi films that sparked their early interest in tech to the strategic frameworks for mastering today's AI, this episode bridges the gap between high-level industry insight and the personal stories that shaped their careers. Discover how to move beyond the hype and truly harness the power of AI.

S7 E6: Talking strategy, M&A, and accelerating Cisco innovation with Ammar Maraqa May 26, 2026

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AB sits down with Ammar Maraqa, Cisco’s Chief Strategy Officer, to discuss topics such as turning an acquisition into a competitive advantage, fostering an agile and customer-centric culture, aligning business cases with long-term innovation goals to drive real value, and much more.

S7 E5: Talking AgenticOps and the evolution of artificial intelligence with Akshay Bhargava May 05, 2026

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AB sits down with Akshay Bhargava, Cisco's VP of Product Management, AI Software and Platform, to chat about AgenticOps, how Cisco is providing guardrails to keep AI safe, and the risks modern businesses face if they fail to adopt AI quickly.

S7 E4: Talking securing legacy networks in the AI era with Anthony Grieco and Eric Wenger Apr 13, 2026

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AB chats with Anthony Grieco, Cisco's SVP & Chief Security & Trust Officer, Security and Trust Organization, and Eric Wenger, Cisco's Senior Director, Technology Policy, Global Government Affairs, about how Cisco is revolutionizing product security by removing insecure protocols, updating defaults, and strengthening authentication across our portfolio.

S7 E3: Talking security innovations in the age of AI, the intersection of creativity and tech, and more with Tom Gillis Mar 19, 2026

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AB sits down with Tom Gillis, Cisco’s SVP and GM, Infrastructure & Security Group, to explore the crucial role security plays in the ever-changing AI landscape.

S7 E2: Talking the role of partnerships in the AI era, the Cisco 360 Partner Program, and how tech alliances drive business success, with Tim Coogan Feb 26, 2026

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AB sits down with Tim Coogan, Cisco's SVP, Global Partner Sales, for a fun chat about the important role partners play to drive positive business outcomes. From partnering in the AI era to the link between sales and partnerships, this informative conversation highlights why it’s critical for business to cultivate a powerful partner ecosystem.

S7 E1: Talking sovereign critical infrastructure, AI, and the EMEA Moment with Gordon Thomson Feb 23, 2026

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AB sits down with Gordon Thomson, Cisco’s SVP EMEA Sales and EMEA President, for a great talk about The EMEA Moment, sovereign critical infrastructure, and how AI is a tool that is helping unlock human potential.

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