Episodes 73
Avg. Duration 26m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Cisco TechBeat features inspirational guests from around the world that drive innovation. Join us for Season 3, hosted by Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, who has spent over 20 years in professional audio and content creation. AB is a natural at building connections with his guests and bringing their stories to life.

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S7E6 S7 E6: Talking strategy, M&A, and accelerating Cisco innovation with Ammar Maraqa

May 26, 2026 28m

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,…

S7E5 S7 E5: Talking AgenticOps and the evolution of artificial intelligence with Akshay Bhargava

May 05, 2026 30m

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…

S7E4 S7 E4: Talking securing legacy networks in the AI era with Anthony Grieco and Eric Wenger

Apr 13, 2026 22m

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…

S7E3 S7 E3: Talking security innovations in the age of AI, the intersection of creativity and tech, and more with Tom Gillis

Mar 19, 2026 19m

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.

S7E2 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 13m

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…

S7E1 S7 E1: Talking sovereign critical infrastructure, AI, and the EMEA Moment with Gordon Thomson

Feb 23, 2026 14m

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…

S6E12 S6 E12: Talking the role of a tech analyst, trends and innovations, and why the network is critical, with Zeus Kerravala

Dec 11, 2025 15m

AB sits down with Zeus Kerravala, founder of ZK Research and a leading technology industry analyst, for a great conversation on the role analysts play in the world of tech, trends and innovations…

S6E11 S6 E11: Talking people, policy, and purpose, and how Cisco is empowering employees in the AI era, with Fran Katsoudas

Nov 14, 2025 19m

AB sits down with Fran Katsoudas, Cisco EVP and Chief People, Policy, and Purpose Officer, to explore her 29-year career journey-from starting in the TAC Center to leading Cisco's people and purpose…

S6E10 S6 E10: Talking Cisco CX and cutting through the hype to discuss the real challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, with Carlos Pereira

Oct 15, 2025 35m

AB sits down with Carlos Pereira, Cisco Fellow & CX Chief Architect, for a fun conversation that cuts through the hype and discusses the real challenges and opportunities of AI adoption. Learn…

S6E9 S6 E9: Talking employee experience, AI-powered collaboration, and future-proofing the workplace with Snorre Kjesbu

Sep 25, 2025 27m

AB sits down with Snorre Kjesbu, SVP & GM of Employee Experience at Cisco, for a great conversation on  a variety of topics such as the value of AI-powered collaboration in the workplace;…

S6 E8: Talking Network Visibility, Operational Efficiency, and Cybersecurity with Jorge Ramirez

Aug 18, 2025 17m

AB sits down with Jorge Ramirez, GM's Global Director Automation, Chief Manufacturing Cybersecurity Officer, to discuss how GM leverages Cisco technology extensively across its global manufacturing…

S6E7 S6 E7: Talking IT/OT Convergence, Self-Healing Networks, and Digital Resilience with Rajat Arora

Jul 18, 2025 17m

AB sits down with PepsiCo’s Rajat Arora, Global Head of Networks and IT/OT Infrastructure, to talk about how Cisco technologies and solutions are driving better business outcomes for PepsiCo across…

S6E6 S6 E6: Talking AI-Era Network Architecture for Campus, Branch, and Industrial with Lawrence Huang, Greg Dorai, and Vikas Butaney

Jul 01, 2025 24m

AB sits down with three of Cisco’s leaders: Lawrence Huang, SVP and GM of Network Platform and Wireless; Greg Dorai, SVP and GM of Cisco's Switching business; and Vikas Butaney, SVP and GM of Cisco…

S6E5 S6 E5: Talking Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies with Ramana Kompella

Jun 07, 2025 28m

AB sits down with Ramana Kompella, Cisco Fellow and Head of Cisco Research, for a great talk about Cisco's focus on quantum networking as a next-generation technology. From networking entanglement to…

S3E4 S6 E4: Talking Creativity, AI, and the future of IT with Fletcher Previn

Apr 09, 2025 13m

AB sits down with Cisco’s CIO, Fletcher Previn, to talk about the role IT plays in driving business success. Fletcher shares his thoughts on the skills needed for the future of IT, how AI can enhance…

S6E3 S6 E3: Talking Empathetic Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, and the Future of HR with Kelly Jones

Mar 02, 2025 21m

AB sits down for a fun, informative, in-person chat with Kelly Jones, Cisco’s Chief People Officer, to discuss a variety of topics ranging from empathetic leadership to wellbeing in the workplace to…

S6E2 S6 E2 Talking Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) with Dr. Guy Diedrich

Feb 02, 2025 30m

In this insightful and engaging episode, AB engages in a conversation with Dr. Guy Diedrich, Cisco's Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer, to explore the impressive global influence of…

S6E1 S6 E1: Talking Food 4 Education, a Revolutionary School-Feeding Program, with Wawira Njiru and Brian Tippens

Jan 26, 2025 27m

Wawira Njiru serves as the Founder and CEO of Food 4 Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Kenya by providing meals to over 500,000 students annually. In…

S5E10 S5 E10: Talking the Growing and Evolving Cisco Partner Ecosystem with Rodney Clark

Dec 02, 2024 23m

At Cisco, partnerships aren't merely a business transaction — they hinge on personal connections that have been cultivated over time. AB sits down with Rodney Clark, Cisco's SVP, Partnerships and…

S5E9 S5 E9: Talking Identity Security, MFA, and the Vision and Strategy for Cisco’s Identity Portfolio with Matt Caulfield

Oct 31, 2024 32m

AB sits down with Matt Caulfield, VP of Identity and Duo, Cisco Security, to talk about the vision and strategy for Cisco’s identity portfolio. This insightful conversation spans various topics,…

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