Pivotal with Hayete Gallot

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USA Surfing brings AI to the waves Nov 28, 2023

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When we think of AI, it’s usually in the context of offices, call centers or manufacturing plants — but today USA Surfing is using AI to understand and analyze the performance of athletes in one of the world’s most unpredictable natural environments.

On the latest episode of Pivotal, Chair of USA Skateboarding and President of the Global Action Sports Foundation Brandon Lowery discusses USA Surfing’s wave-breaking new AI solution and how it can help surfers, coaches and judges to learn, improve and even recover from injury.

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Produced by Larj Media.

How Nota is using AI to spring an oasis for our news deserts Nov 14, 2023

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Local journalism has long been the lynchpin that connects people to their communities and to the nation at large. Those diverse local perspectives are critical for providing a sense of place and including everyone in the national dialogue. But across the U.S., journalism has become imperiled as news outlets dry up and go out of business — and those remaining are being asked to do more with less. In this episode, Josh Brandau of Nota talks about his lifelong passion for the news, and how Nota is using AI tools to help newsrooms thrive in the digital age and allow journalists to focus on their craft.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:19 The Role of AI in Business Transformation

00:53 Demystifying AI through Innovators

01:21 The Concept of News Deserts

02:08 Josh Brandau's Journey into Journalism

03:58 The Struggles of News Organizations

05:12 The Impact of AI on Local Journalism

05:31 The Challenges Faced by Small Newspapers

06:16 How Nota is Assisting Newsrooms

07:40 The Role of AI in Journalism

10:16 The Importance of Human Control in AI

11:07 How Nota's Tools Work

14:36 The Impact of Nota on Local News

23:03 The Future of Nota and AI in Journalism

30:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Produced by Larj Media.

Lessons from a season of human-led innovation and impact Aug 01, 2023

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Pivotal was created to highlight the human element of technology’s evolution. In the first season, we hosted 12 incredible storytellers, each one unpacking how people in their organizations are giving technology purpose by applying it in ways that solve problems, create opportunities, and spark transformation. In this episode, we reflect on our guests' ingredients for success that illustrate the critical role connection, compassion, and creativity play in driving positive impact through technology.

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Produced by Larj Media.

The journey to zero trust security with the EBCI’s Principal Chief Richard Sneed Jun 20, 2023

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Following a devastating 2019 ransomware attack on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Principal Chief Richard Sneed breaks down the damage done, lessons learned, and cybersecurity protocols his department has since established. Chief Sneed explains why his perspective of cybersecurity changed after this incident, and how he has prioritized cloud migration and a zero-trust mindset to protect the tribe’s operations, assets, and digital future.

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Produced by Larj Media.

Using human-centered design to build a team and IT ecosystem with Rachel Higham of WPP Jun 06, 2023

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Rachel Higham, CIO of WPP, reflects on the principles of human-centered design and how it helped her not only overhaul the company’s global IT organization but also craft the team that planned and carried out the work. In prioritizing human experience, growth mindset, and service to employees and clients, Rachel and her tight-knit crew kept their “big rules” in perspective to reset WPP’s technology ecosystem according to the everyday ways their 130,000 colleagues engage with it.

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Produced by Larj Media.

Supporting positive parenting with Ahmed Mihaimeed of SOS Children’s Villages International May 23, 2023

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Ahmed Mihaimeed of SOS Children’s Villages International discusses what he observed among the parents he met in eastern and southern Africa: a desire to find the tools to grow as caregivers, and to be able access those tools without extensive travel. He tells the story of Rafiki, the mobile app he helped to create as a companion to parents that provides support while honoring their lifestyles, language preferences, day-to-day pressures, and aspirations for their families.

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Produced by Larj Media.

Using tech to advance recruiting and upskilling with Valerie Beaulieu-James of The Adecco Group May 09, 2023

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Valerie Beaulieu-James of The Adecco Group discusses how her company has helped both clients and job candidates adapt to a changing labor market, using innovative tech platforms to modernize how employees think about and learn new skills. Valerie shares how tech-driven approaches to train existing workers, identify transposable skills, and match workers’ strengths to available roles has helped employers overcome talent scarcity and connected people with positions that align with their purpose.

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Produced by Larj Media.

Expanding tech access in education with Team4Tech & Gashora Girls Academy Apr 25, 2023

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Julie Clugage shares how her passion for providing access to quality education led her to creating Team4Tech, a non-profit that helps bring technology programs to schools in the developing world. In this episode, Julie and Theophile Habiyambere of Gashora Girls Academy in Rwanda tell the story of their partnership, and how it has had a lasting impact on students, teachers, and schools across the country.

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Produced by Larj Media.

A cheerleader for new tech in schools, with St. Lucie Schools' Sally VanDereedt Apr 11, 2023

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Sally VanDereedt has always held curiosity for science and enthusiasm for new challenges. As a technology specialist for St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida, Sally has transformed the experience of learning and working in the district by encouraging faculty and students to embrace technology. In this episode, Sally explains the timeless and powerful philosophy behind her approach — to get people to use a new tool, show you care about them and what it means to their goals.

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Produced by Larj Media

The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie Mar 28, 2023

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Jenny Lay-Flurrie “rode the wave of the nerdy” from an IT desk all the way to Microsoft, where accessibility became her day job. As Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, she joined and shaped a community that spearheaded the company’s accessibility journey, transforming experiences for employees and customers alike. Jenny discussed her calling to do something impactful with her career, and the doors that open when accessibility becomes a constant force through Microsoft’s events, offices, devices, language and culture.

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Produced by Larj Media

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