The Tonya Hall Innovation Show

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Tonya Hall interviews technology and innovation newsmakers across multiple fields including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, programming and digital health as well as a wide range of enterprise issues.

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578 episodes

Digital addiction: Are smartphones the new drug crisis?

Dr. Anna Lembke, author and psychiatrist at Stanford University, explains to Tonya Hall how our brain works when we get addicted and how technology intensifies it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Oct 13, 2021
Does your AI system comply with the law?

Patrick Hall, co-founder at bnh.ai, explains to Tonya Hall why data scientists must be aware of the legal and security pitfalls of their algorithms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12m
Oct 01, 2021
The dark web targets the cloud

Tonya Hall talks to Nick Rossmann, global lead for threat intelligence at IBM Security, about the latest risks for cloud environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12m
Sep 30, 2021
Data breach reporting deadlines: Are they realistic?

Tonya Hall asks Matt Bradley, vice president at OnSolve, how artificial intelligence can help companies manage data breaches and other critical events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Sep 29, 2021
Online health quizzes may not be so harmless

Eva Blum-Dumontet, senior researcher at Privacy International, explains to Tonya Hall what's behind those seemingly innocuous fitness and diet questionnaires you find on social networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 28, 2021
Solving the data silo challenge with a new type of architecture

Tonya Hall talks to Daniel Hernandez, general manager for data & AI at IBM, about why data silos cause confusion and expenses in cloud computing and how data fabric can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m
Sep 24, 2021
Can Python teach you the ways of quantum computing?

Tonya Hall interviews Dr. Robert Suttor, chief quantum exponent at IBM, about the intersection of coding and quantum computing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Sep 23, 2021
What's worse: A terabit DDoS attack or triple extortion ransomware?

Tonya Hall asks Richard Hummel, manager at Netscout, about the latest cyberattack trends and why the number has skyrocketed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Sep 22, 2021
Will the Elizabeth Holmes trial change Silicon Valley's venture capital system?

Tonya Hall talks Theranos courtroom strategy with Aron Solomon, chief legal analyst at Esquire Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12m
Sep 21, 2021
No ads, no trackers: Former Google executives launch alternative search engine

Tonya Hall talks to Dr. Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO and Co-founder at Neeva, about how a subscription-based search engine protects users' privacy and deliver better results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m
Sep 20, 2021
How do you build instruments to explore the sun?

Dr. Justin Kasper, deputy CTO at BWX Technologies, talks to Tonya Hall about the current state of NASA's solar missions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14m
Sep 17, 2021
Robot designer cautions familiarity comes at a price: Your data

Tonya Hall interviews Carla Diana, head of design at Diligent Robotics, about the things that shape our interaction with smart products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Sep 16, 2021
How an AI-powered tool can file your work expenses

Tonya Hall talks to Ritu Jyoti, global VP at IDC, about the sectors that are making the largest investments in AI and automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Sep 15, 2021
Quantum computing won't fix every challenge

Tonya Hall talks to Dr. Zaira Nazario, technical lead for quantum theory at IBM Quantum, about future real-life applications outside the lab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12m
Sep 13, 2021
Dragonfly brain circuits could help create superchips

Dr. Frances Chance, scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, explains to Tonya Hall why insect brains could hold the key to smarter computers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10m
Sep 10, 2021
No screens! Children's tech trends are moving towards digital audio

Tonya Hall talks to Ben Drury, CEO at Yoto, about the advantages and inconveniences of designing a smart speaker exclusively for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m
Sep 09, 2021
cDc: Hacktivism and the origins of cybersecurity

Tonya Hall talks to Joseph Menn, author and investigative tech reporter at Reuters, about the influential Cult of the Dead Cow hacking group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Sep 08, 2021
Let's get uber geeky: Understanding quantum error correction

Tonya Hall interviews Dr. Zaira Nazario, technical lead for quantum theory and applications at IBM Quantum, about the nature and challenges of quantum circuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Sep 07, 2021
A tech investor's tips to avoid a Nokia syndrome

How can we foresee those exponential leaps in the tech world? Tonya Hall talks to Guy Perelmuter, founder of GRIDS Capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Sep 06, 2021
Targeting Cheetos: How PepsiCo uses AI to spot new customers

Tonya Hall talks with PepsiCo's Jeff Swearingen about how machine learning is used to tailor products and distribution to consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10m
Sep 03, 2021
Using Minecraft to teach basic finance to teenagers

Tonya Hall interviews Kyle Kouchinsky, senior director of TM Studio at Ally, about the role game platforms can play in education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Sep 02, 2021
Can we cope with accelerating digital transformation?

Tonya Hall discusses with author Azeem Azhar whether humanity is wired to manage the exponential growth of computing power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Sep 01, 2021
Managing satellites from an app

Tonya Hall talks to Tyler Browder, CEO at Kubos, about the improvements a cloud based mission control brings to satellite operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Aug 31, 2021
Training goggles: How VR is keeping surgeons’ skills current in Australia

Dr. Nishanth Krishnananthan, Co-CEO of Vantari VR, explains to Tonya Hall why we have reached the perfect moment to include VR in healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12m
Aug 30, 2021
An AI system that gives small businesses credit when they really need it

Tonya Hall talks to Prashant Fuloria, CEO at Fundbox, about how AI financial tools can fill the gaps left by banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Aug 27, 2021
Securing a system from inception can help it survive cyberattacks

Tonya Hall asks Dr. Ron Ross, computer scientist and fellow at NIST, what does a security by design mindset imply for companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m
Aug 26, 2021
In the app economy, can Apple and Google set the rules undisturbed?

Tonya Hall asks Adam Kovacevich, CEO at Chamber of Progress, about a new bill that wants to regulate mobile app platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10m
Aug 25, 2021
How AI is speeding up our search for climate change solutions

Tonya Hall interviews Dr. Solomon Assefa, vice president at IBM Research, about how AI and quantum computing help us in the search of more efficient batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Aug 24, 2021
Are you focusing too much on the digital and not enough on the transformation?

Dr.George Westerman, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, explains to Tonya Hall why technology needs a transformative plan to add value to a company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Aug 23, 2021
The people have spoken: We want upload bandwidth

Tonya Hall talks to Cheryl Choy, senior VP at AT&T, about how consumers' expectations of home internet have evolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Aug 20, 2021