Episode 22 - We Just Need to Do and Show - Marianna Bonanome - Head of Education Outreach - SandboxAQ
Innovation Undercover enjoyed talking with Marianna Bonanome (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbonanome/), Head of Education Outreach at SandboxAQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandboxaq/). SandboxAQ brings Quantum Tech and AI together to solve challenging problems impacting society.
Quantum computing is a revolutionary approach that speeds up solutions to complex and previously unsolvable problems faster and more accurately.. According to McKinsey & Company (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/quantum-technology-sees-record-investments-progress-on-talent-gap), industries like life sciences, chemicals, automotive, and financial services will potentially gain $1,3 trillion in value by 2023 with the help of quantum.
Renu and Michael dove into the fascinating futuristic world of quantum computing with Marianna, who succinctly summarises the three verticals at SandboxAQ and why they matter. You will also be inspired to explore the details of quantum resistance, simulation, optimization, navigation, cryptography, and many other things this immense technology offers.
Some of the topics we discussed:
1. Exploring ways to shore up existing security protocols to make them quantum resistant
2. Talent: Pull in the brightest, the best, and the brightest from across multi-disciplines together
3. Education: Setting up a minor degree program in quantum engineering
4. Working with the US AirForce
5. Diversity tipping point for Quantum and the opportunities it presents
Other titles we considered:
That’s Just One Piece of What We Do, a Tiny Piece
The Education Vertical: It Underpins Everything
We Need to Kind of Bring the World Along With Us
We Need to Build the Skill Set for the Future Workforce
We See the Fruits, It’s Blossoming
This episode was produced by Khrystyna Khmilovska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/khrystyna-khmilovska-25394a197/).
22 May 2023
Episode 21 - Uniting People for Success - Dominique Reese - Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Plug and Play Tech Center & Laura Miller- VP of Customer Success & Voxel
Innovation Undercover loved chatting with Dominique Reese (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-reese-aa9698172/), Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Plug and Play Tech Center (https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center/) & Laura Miller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamille/), VP of Customer Success at Voxel (https://www.linkedin.com/company/voxelai/). Plug and Play Tech Center is one of the most prominent venture capitalists in Silicon Valley and the world’s largest innovation platform.
According to Pew Research Center, most of the ethnic workforce other than Asians are underrepresented in the STEM industries, except for Asians. The share of Black employees in tech industries was 9% (https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/04/01/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/), and Hispanics were at 8% (https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/04/01/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/). Gender inequality also persists even among white workers. White females annually earn $30 000 (https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/04/01/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/) less than their male peers.
Renu and Michael discovered from Dominique and Laura how Plug and Play Tech Center navigates this lack of representation. One of the ways of being proactive in correcting these inequalities is their DE&II-focused initiative, DRIVE, which stands for Diversity, Respect, Inclusion, Visibility, and Equity. You will also know about the story behind the founding of Plug and Play, the life journey of its founder Saeed Amidi and why the organization has expanded so rapidly.
Some of the topics we discussed:
The Power of the Plug and Play Platform
Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ensuring diversity through the hiring process
Introducing DRIVE outside of the US
Connecting people to succeed
Other titles we considered:
It’s Broader Than the Words Say Within Itself
We’re Growing by the Day
What Brings People in Is Just Having That Hunger Not to Give Up
The Key Is Listening to What the Ask Is So That We Can Fulfil It
We Want to Build a Community
This episode was produced by Khrystyna Khmilovska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkhmilovska/).
27 Apr 2023
Episode 20 - It Is Not a Claim, It Is a Crisis - Deborah Watkins - Founder & CEO - CareBridge
Innovation Undercover had a wonderful conversation with Deborah Watkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpfeiflewatkins/), Founder & CEO at Care Bridge Internationa (https://www.carebridgeinc.com/)l. Care Bridge International is a data analytics insurtech that drives the next-generation claim process by forecasting lifetime medical treatment and costs for claims.
In the US, healthcare expenses represent 17.6% (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/the-big-data-revolution-in-us-health-care) of national GDP, which is $600 billion more than expected for a country of that size and wealth. According to McKinsey & Company, this number can be significantly reduced by $300 to $450 billion, only by implementing data intelligence.
Renu and Michael discussed with Deborah all the benefits and pitfalls of bringing data intelligence to the health care and insurance industries and how it influences the various stakeholders, such as physicians, patients, or claim adjusters. You will also learn how Deborah combines her nursing background with data science to form a valuable business. And even more, the answer to the question “Will AI replace your job?” is also covered in this episode.
Some of the topics we discussed:
Acceptance and an excitement around data analytics in Insurance
The importance of educating the insurance market
How data intelligence can be used to give the patients more choices, more autonomy around their own health experience
What it takes to build a business from scratch
The impact of GPT-3 and Large Language Models for the insurance claims process
Other titles we considered:
1. We Respect the Expert’s Opinion, but the Data Says a Different Story
2. Making The Machine and Human Work Together for Better Results
3. It’s the Most Exciting Thing and the Most Terrifying Thing I’ve Ever Done
4. I Look at It and Say, That Makes Sense
5.That’s How We’re Made. We’re Made to Be Connected
This episode was produced by Khrystyna Khmilovska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkhmilovska/).
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