Transformers Podcast
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Information is everywhere. For businesses, information is everything. The roles of CIOs, CTOs and other transformative leaders have evolved to impact all areas of business, from employee experience and digital labor to product development and the customer experience.
Hosted by Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platforms Transformation at IBM, Transformers the podcast takes you behind the scenes and screens of these transformative leaders, exploring their real-world challenges, inspiring lessons, and best practices. From personal transformations to the transformative influences around them, Ann and her guests explore what it is to be transformers. Tune in every other Wednesday at 7am EST.
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Recent Episodes
S2E14 Transformers Turns One: Rapid Fire with Ann Funai
It’s the Transformers podcast’s first birthday! In this special anniversary episode, host Ann Funai takes on a series of rapid-fire questions from the production team. From personal advice and…
S2E13 From Elephants to AI Agents: A CXO Survival Guide
Season 2 of Transformers tackled the big challenges—and big opportunities—facing today’s leaders. From naming the elephants in the room to embracing AI agents as part of the workforce, this recap…
S2E12 Adaptability Quotient: The CIO edge in an AI world
In this episode, Shibani Ahuja joins Ann Funai to cut through the AI hype, unpack the future of enterprise transformation, and outline what really matters to CIOs. They dive into the human side of…
S2E11 The business case for multimodal AI and automation
In this episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Mark Polyak, Chief Product & Technology Officer at MINT.ai, to explore how multimodal AI and intelligent automation are reshaping the…
S2E10 Partners, tech & taxes: Driving transformation with EY & IBM
Tax is a business game changer. Yes, really. What happens when tax meets cutting-edge technology like AI? Transformation. In this episode of Transformers, host Ann Funai is joined by Martin Fiore,…
S2E9 Humans, partnerships & AI agents: Is your enterprise ready?
Ann Funai welcomes Miha Kralj, CTO of IBM Consulting’s Microsoft practice, to explore how AI is reshaping enterprise technology. From digital workers and agentic AI to shifting talent pipelines and…
S2E8 AI & cyber resilience: What every C-Suite must know
Cyber threats aren’t a matter of “if”—they’re a matter of “when.” In this episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Mike Gowen, Chief Revenue Officer at Celerity, to explore how sales,…
S2E7 Data Sovereignty & AI: Scaling Health Equity with Digital Innovation
In this powerful episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Dr. Michelle Barry, PhD, CEO and co-founder of CTI LifeHealth to explore how her team is revolutionizing healthcare for underserved…
S2E6 Assume positive intent: Leadership lessons for CIOs
In this special episode of Transformers, we flip the script on host Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platform Transformation at IBM, as she becomes the guest of her own show. Interviewed by show…
S2E5 Inside B2C Marketing with Barbra Sainsurin of Anthropologie Group
In this episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Barbra Sainsurin, GCMO of Anthropologie Group, to explore the fast-paced world of B2C marketing—from real-time insights and AI tools to…
S2E4 AI for good, with Frank Sweeney, CIO, Arizona DCS
What happens when a tech leader trades private equity and pro sports for public service? In this episode of Transformers, Frank Sweeney, CIO of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, shares how his…
S2E3 Transforming legacy at scale, with Amala Duggirala, USAA
What does it really take to transform a legacy institution into a digital-first, human-centered enterprise? Drawing from decades of experience, Amala Duggirala, Head of Digital Data and Technology at…
S2E2 FalconStor's tech transformation with CEO Todd Brooks & CTO Ron Morita
How is private equity–backed FalconStor reinventing itself in the age of AI? Ann sits down with CEO Todd Brooks and CTO Ron Morita to explore the company’s evolution beyond legacy hardware, its…
S2E1 Choosing models and transforming mindsets with David Tan, CTO, CrushBank
In this riveting Season 2 opener, host Ann Funai dives deep into a comprehensive discussion with David Tan, CTO of CrushBank. They traverse the evolution of tech roles and Tan's strategic approach to…
S1E11 6 lessons for transformation
Join Ann as she reflects on the first season of Transformers by highlighting six recurring lessons from CIOs and CTOs on business and tech transformations. 00:01 – Intro 00:16 – Transformation is…
S1E10 Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG
Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG. Why do so many transformations fail, and how can we change it? With all the technology and data at our fingertips, most business…
S1E9 Three keys to business transformation with Benni Blau, CPIO, SAP
Three keys to business transformation with Benni Blau, CPIO, SAP. Transforming your workforce takes more than big speeches and fancy slide decks. Successful transformations come from the right…
S1E8 Sarah Hatchett, SVP & CIO of Cleveland Clinic
Healthy tech with Sarah Hatchett, Cleveland Clinic. The stakes are uniquely high for CIOs in healthcare. From inherent risks and information blockers to the demand for new technology and world class…
S1E7 Transform your tech: AI customizations, data solutions, and the mindset for progressive overload
Your tech strategy as a force multiplier. Realizing the full potential of your organization demands healthy tech habits. Eric Wood - software engineer, former Under Armour guru, current CTO of…
S1E6 The transformation Venn diagram: Strategy, implement, operate
The Transformation Venn Diagram: Strategy, Implement, Operate. When it comes to transformation, Shakespeare’s rule of three rings true. There are three parts of a transformer’s Venn diagram that seem…
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Transformers Podcast has published 26 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.
Transformers Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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