Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

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The Insight Economy: Turning Intelligence into Revenue May 18, 2026

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AI is quickly evolving from a productivity tool into a growth engine, and the organizations that can operationalize enterprise intelligence at scale will define the next era of competition.

In this summit panel episode of Technovation, Peter High and Andrew Krusell speak with Steve Bronson, CIO of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and John Gigerich, SVP & CIO of Keurig Dr Pepper, about how leading enterprises are transforming data, AI, and machine learning into measurable revenue growth.

Key topics include:

Using AI-driven sales enablement to improve retail execution
Building trusted enterprise data foundations for scalable AI
Leveraging predictive intelligence to optimize ordering and inventory
Aligning business and technology teams around growth outcomes
Navigating acquisitions, organizational change, and AI governance at scale

Reinventing the Operating Model in an Era of Disruption May 14, 2026

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AI productivity gains alone are no longer enough. The organizations creating real enterprise value are redesigning their operating models around data, decision advantage, and differentiated capability.

In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit where Peter High moderated a conversation with Alexandra Guenther, SVP & CIO at Leidos, and Kelly Fletcher, CIO of the U.S. Department of State, about how enterprise leaders are rethinking AI strategy, cybersecurity, and organizational transformation during an era of continuous disruption.

Key discussion points include:

Why AI value must extend beyond productivity metrics
How the State Department securely enables AI experimentation at scale
The role of enterprise data foundations in successful AI adoption
Using AI to improve cybersecurity visibility and decision advantage
Leading organizations through the psychology of transformation

Redefining the Modern Tech Leader May 11, 2026

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As AI reshapes enterprise operating models, the profile of the modern technology leader is changing just as quickly.

In this special Technovation Summit May 2026 panel, Metis Strategy’s Steven Norton sits down with executive search leaders Tarun Inuganti of Korn Ferry, Ryan Bulkoski of Heidrick & Struggles, and Mike Doonan of SPMB Executive Search to discuss how AI is redefining executive hiring, leadership expectations, and boardroom dynamics.

The conversation explores why nonlinear career paths are becoming more valuable, how organizations are approaching Chief AI Officer roles, and why storytelling, influence, and change leadership are now essential executive capabilities.

Key topics include:

Why cross-industry experience is becoming a competitive advantage
The rise of AI-fluent boards and executive teams
How Chief AI Officer roles are evolving
Why leadership influence now matters more than technical expertise alone
What recruiters look for in next-generation CIOs and technology leaders

Enrique Salem on Founder Leadership, Trust, and Scaling Technology Companies May 08, 2026

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What separates founders who successfully scale companies from those who struggle to evolve beyond the startup phase?

In this episode of Technoventure, Peter High speaks with Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and former CEO of Symantec, about leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and the evolving role of AI in both business growth and cyber threats. Enrique shares lessons from building and leading organizations at global scale, advising founders, and investing in next-generation technology platforms.

Key topics include:

Building mission-driven organizations that scale
Why trust and accountability accelerate execution
How AI is reshaping cybersecurity threats and defenses
Reducing customer friction in enterprise software adoption
What great founders understand about self-awareness and leadership

Inside Charter’s Shift From Network Hardware to Software-Driven Infrastructure May 07, 2026

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As telecom infrastructure becomes increasingly software-defined, technology leaders must rethink everything from engineering talent to AI operations and customer experience.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Jake Perlman, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer at Charter Communications, about how one of the nation’s largest connectivity providers is transforming its network into a software-driven platform. Jake shares how Charter is integrating AI, telemetry, predictive analytics, and edge infrastructure to improve operations at scale while enabling faster innovation across the business.

Key highlights include:

Why modern telecom networks increasingly resemble software platforms
How AI is improving technician workflows and predictive operations
Charter’s approach to agile organizational design and engineering culture
The strategic role of edge computing and distributed infrastructure
Why continuous learning has become essential for technology leadership

From Tools to Transformation: How Expedia Operationalizes AI at Scale May 04, 2026

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AI isn’t just a capability, it’s an operating model shift.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Ramana Thumu, CTO of Expedia Group, about how one of the world’s largest travel platforms is embedding AI into the core of how it operates. From AI squads integrated into business units to enterprise-wide AI literacy, Ramana shares how Expedia is aligning culture, processes, and technology to scale AI impact.

They also explore how Expedia is reinventing engineering through AI agents, building a data foundation to power personalization, and reimagining the traveler experience through agentic AI.

Key highlights include:

Embedding AI into business workflows through AI squads
Driving 3–5x productivity gains with AI-native engineering
Building trusted data assets to scale AI innovation
Creating agentic experiences across the travel journey
Managing rapid AI evolution with flexible platform architecture

Inside Target’s Experience-First Strategy with CIO Prat Vemana Apr 30, 2026

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Retail is no longer about transactions, it’s about designing experiences that create joy.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Prat Vemana, Chief Information and Product Officer at Target, about how one of the world’s largest retailers is redefining customer experience across digital and physical channels.

Prat shares how Target is embedding design into every layer of the organization, leveraging AI to power conversational commerce, and building a unified, multi-channel journey that blends convenience with inspiration.

Key highlights include:

Why Target views itself as “in the business of joy”
How UX is evolving into an enterprise-wide capability
The shift from search and browse to conversational discovery
Building AI-ready data through semantic and contextual layers
Deploying agentic AI to accelerate decision-making at scale

How Catalyst Brands Uses Data and AI to Scale Across Retail Brands Apr 27, 2026

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What does it take to turn a portfolio of legacy retail brands into a scalable technology platform?

In this episode of Technovation, Kumar “Kartik” Kartikeya, SVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Catalyst Brands, shares how he is building a shared operating model across data, AI, and customer experience to unlock enterprise value at scale.

Leading technology for a $9B multi-brand retail ecosystem, Kartikeya explains how selective centralization enables faster innovation while preserving brand identity.

Key insights include:

How shared data and AI capabilities drive cross-brand scale
Why “one plus one must equal three” in platform strategy
The role of Consumer 360 in personalization and growth
How AI is improving both employee productivity and customer experience
Why CSAT is the most important KPI

Ro Gupta on Toyota’s Speedboat Strategy for Venture-Driven Innovation Apr 24, 2026

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Most enterprises struggle to see beyond their immediate priorities. Toyota built a system to solve that.

In this episode of Technoventure, Ro Gupta, Managing Director of Woven Capital, explains how Toyota uses a “speedboat” venture strategy to identify and act on emerging technologies before they become obvious. Drawing on his experience as both a founder and investor, Ro shares how corporate venture capital can unlock not just financial returns, but strategic foresight.

Key topics include:

The “speedboat” model for enterprise innovation
Inside-out vs. outside-in investment strategy
How Toyota partners with startups at global scale
The future of mobility across AI, energy, and space
Lessons from operating at both startup and enterprise levels

Andrew Yang on AI Job Disruption and Why Policy Is Falling Behind Apr 23, 2026

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AI disruption is no longer a future scenario, it’s already reshaping the workforce. In this episode of Technovation, Andrew Yang, Founder & CEO of Noble Mobile, author of Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? shares why job displacement is accelerating faster than leaders and policymakers can respond.

A former presidential candidate and founder of the Forward Party, Yang has been warning about automation’s impact for years. Now, he explains why those predictions are becoming reality, and what must change.

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