John Taschek
SVP, Market Strategy @salesforce. Described by at least one person as a seething mass of enlightenment. Loves road trips. Has wanderlust of the mind. Works.
Notes from Reality. An Interview with Dr. David Bray and Michael Krigsman on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence.
This is a series of interviews with notable luminaries about the state of AI, the impact AI will have on businesses, and about the ethical implications of intelligent computers. Discussing ethics is always a tough subject. The IEEEhas formed a major initiative to examine the ethical dimensions of AI. The Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations […]
Notes from Reality, An Interview on AI with Vinnie Mirchandani
No one covers large enterprise software ecosystems like Vinnie Mirchandani, founder of Deal Architect, a former technology industry analyst (with Gartner), outsourcing executive (with PwC, now part of IBM) and entrepreneur (founder of sourcing advisory firm, Jetstream Group). He is a thought leader on trends in software, outsourcing and offshoring. He has personally helped clients […]
Notes from Reality: An Interview with Denis Pombriant
This is part of a series of posts on the impacts that artificial intelligence and augmented reality will have on the people who are the most important aspect of CRM initiatives. Without the customer or person, there’s probably not much need for a CRM system. AI and AR has the promise to help create better […]
Notes from Reality. An Interview with Ray Wang, Founder of Constellation Research
This is part of a series of interviews with noted industry analysts, thought leaders, and technologists to better understand the impact that augmented reality and artificial intelligence will have on the customer experience. This interview is with Ray Wang, the founder of Constellation Research, an award-winning, Silicon Valley-based strategic advisory and futurist analyst firm. His […]
Notes from Reality, an Interview with Paul Greenberg
Paul Greenberg, known as the “Godfather” … and the “Bob Dylan” of CRM, is one of the most recognized and respected CRM analysts in the world. He is also author of the best-selling “CRM at the Speed of Light: Social CRM Strategies, Tools, and Techniques for Engaging Your Customers.” He is a tremendous speaker, influential thought leader, and an even better friend.
Let the New Machine Age Begin
We are ready for it! One of the first questions I have asked no one in particular is: what will change when artificial intelligence is part of the fabric of day to day life? It sounds like a simple question, but it had a logical fallacy in that for the last 30 years, artificial intelligence […]
Notes from America: The Slack Manifesto
I love the Slack Workplace Manifesto, and I have to admire that at least the company thinks about the habitat for its advocates. Few companies do, relying on facility plans that were formed most likely more than a 100 years ago. Time, space, and a seemingly unique office need to meander unbothered for long periods […]
Dreamforce1 – The Context of Salesforce1
You cannot deal with modern problems using antiquated systems. – Ramon Baez, Senior VP & CIO, HP @RamonfBaez, cited here by @valaafshar I have been to every Dreamforce, and I plan on going to every future one, so long as I remain of sound body and mind. It’s not just…
Mobile Shows That The World is Not for Dummies
It’s far too easy to hate statistics and use them to make a point simultaneously. Let’s use them to show that the world is not comprised of dummies and idiots. Beginning with the trends published by Mary Meeker about mobile adoption. She shredded some statistical constructs about the PC industry…
Recording versus Experiencing
Experiencing versus record keeping – it can’t be a new concept. Are we currently equipped to do both at the same time? Some would argue that continuous recording of life events gets in the way of the experience and prevents you from moving on. It’s not hard to see that when you go to a […]
