Innovation Heroes
Innovation Heroes is a podcast exploring the people and businesses driving change in our drastically disrupted world. Host Ed McNamara explores some of the most inspiring stories of business innovation in the post-pandemic era.
Innovation Heroes Season 5
Innovation Heroes: Spinning up a new legacy for an old brand
How Kenmore's new CEO is revitalizing a 100-year-old company
October 30, 2023
Discover how Kenmore CEO Sri Solur is using software development principles and agile business methods to revitalize a 100-year-old brand.
Innovation Heroes: How threat intelligence helps protect critical infrastructure
Learn more about the potential for threats against critical U.S. infrastructure, the evolution of cybersecurity, and emerging trends to be aware of
October 18, 2023
Threat intelligence agencies are taking down bad guys daily in the world of cybersecurity.
Innovation Heroes: GenAI myths, mistakes, and methods for success
Lessons from industry leaders on how to implement generative AI in the enterprise
October 2, 2023
The buzz around Generative AI, or GenAI, is growing louder. But what's the reality behind the hype? Find out in this episode of Innovation Heroes.
Innovation Heroes: Public sector CIOs are using tech to modernize America
County IT professionals have become the unseen champions of public sector innovation
September 25, 2023
Learn how this IT director is leading efforts to modernize the country’s IT systems and infrastructure while still making fiscally responsible decisions.
Innovation Heroes: Is GenAI a security nightmare or dream?
Exploring GenAI's role in fortifying cybersecurity
September 22, 2023
Can generative AI itself be the key to fortifying our defenses and shaping the future of cybersecurity strategies?
Innovation Heroes: How to build a sustainable data center in 30 days
Redivider creates data centers using prefabricated modular parts that can go live in a month
August 23, 2023
On today’s episode, Ed talks with Redivider to learn how sustainable data centers are built and operated as data needs continue to explode.
Innovation Heroes Season 4
Innovation Heroes: Turning up the volume on a new blockchain use case
A game-changing platform is set to disrupt the music industry
March 3, 2023
On this week's episode, Ed learns how Labelcoin is using blockchain technology to stamp out artistic poverty.
Innovation Heroes: Esports and the future of technology in K-12 education
Learn how SHI is strategizing, testing, and building the latest K-12 tech spaces for future innovators
February 21, 2023
On the latest episode, Ed sits down with Dr. Katrina Adkins to learn about innovations in K-12 tech spaces.
Innovation Heroes: Creating movie magic with automation and artificial intelligence
Meet the startup that’s making waves in the movie business
February 6, 2023
On the latest episode, we hear from a technology startup that’s transforming the business of making movies.
Innovation Heroes: How to solve sustainability challenges with new batteries
A conversation with Nanoramic Laboratories co-founder John Cooley
January 30, 2023
On this week's episode, we discuss battery technology that may help solve pressing sustainability challenges.
Innovation Heroes: Will these AI-driven security robots strengthen America?
A conversation with Knightscope’s co-founder and CEO William Santana Li
January 9, 2023
On this week’s episode, we discuss how AI-powered robots can help fight crime.
Innovation Heroes: Do you recall the 8-bit PC that revolutionized video games?
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 64
January 6, 2023
On this week's episode, we take a look back at the Commodore 64 and trace its influence on modern digital gaming.
Innovation Heroes Season 3
Innovation Heroes: Blockchain 101 for the enterprise
CasperLabs CTO helps demystify this exciting new technology
March 3, 2022
It’s potentially bigger than cloud, but IT must first define it properly, then choose the best use cases
Innovation Heroes: Unlocking healthcare’s future, one cough at a time
A “Fitbit for cough” app that can diagnose serious illness could hold lessons for the future of healthcare
February 17, 2022
A “Fitbit for cough” app that can diagnose serious illness could hold lessons for the future of health care
Innovation Heroes: AREA15 and the power of creative innovation
Paradigm smashing retail concept turns spectators into active participants in a hybrid landscape
February 3, 2022
Paradigm smashing retail concept turns spectators into active participants in a hybrid landscape
Innovation Heroes: Space, high tech’s final frontier
The ‘holy grail’ of commercial space is finally within reach – and it’s going to change everything
January 20, 2022
The ‘holy grail’ of commercial space is finally within reach – and it’s going to change everything
Innovation Heroes: How IT can help stop the rise of disinformation
Using the power of data, AI, and machine learning to help crack one of today’s most vexing digital challenges
January 6, 2022
Using the power of data, AI, and machine learning to help crack one of today’s most vexing digital challenges
Innovation Heroes: Meet the team that makes a supercomputer super
Big data, AI, and people skills – this research and technology dream team needs it all, and then some
December 9, 2021
Big data, AI, and people skills – this research and technology dream team needs it all, and then some
Innovation Heroes: The chip shortage’s lessons for sustainable IT
November 24, 2021
The global supply chain shock isn’t just some random Black Swan event. It’s a wake-up call.
Innovation Heroes: A hitchhiking robot’s guide to the future
Season 3, Episode 3: Remember HitchBOT? We speak to the researchers behind this groundbreaking robot
November 11, 2021
Remember HitchBOT? In our latest podcast episode, we speak to the researchers behind this groundbreaking robot.
Innovation Heroes: Why CIOs must have passion in their playbook
Season 3, Episode 2: We explore the very serious business of having fun in tech.
October 27, 2021
Our third season continues with a very serious discussion about the benefits of having fun in technology.
Innovation Heroes: Be very afraid of the new ransomware boom
Season 3, Episode 1: We kick off our new season with a frightening look at this accelerating threat.
October 22, 2021
Our must-follow podcast kicks off Season 3 with a frightening look at this accelerating threat.
Welcome to the golden age: Innovation Heroes season 3 is here!
If you’ve been looking for the one podcast to subscribe to above all others, you can stop looking now
October 11, 2021
If you’ve been looking for the one podcast to subscribe to above all others, you can stop looking now
Innovation Heroes Season 2
Innovation Heroes: Delivery robots and the path to automation
Season 2, Episode 9
July 27, 2021
Tiny Mile Robotics’ Omar Elawi shares how robotics are changing jobs and the nature of work overall.
Innovation Heroes: Refuting deep learning myths
Season 2, Episode 8
July 14, 2021
Hear what’s next for the world of deep learning and AI and the amazing benefits we’re already experiencing.
Innovation Heroes: Cybersecurity in a post-pandemic world
Season 2, Episode 7
July 1, 2021
Learn tips to keep your infrastructure, employees, and data safe in the post-pandemic climate.
Innovation Heroes: Teaching computers to talk
Season 2, Episode 6
June 21, 2021
In this episode, Peter Bean speaks to experts about recent and upcoming advances in language AI tech.
Innovation Heroes: Electric vehicles and the road to the future
Season 2, Episode 4
June 4, 2021
Learn about the hurdles to EV adoption and how innovators are helping to create feasible solutions.
Innovation Heroes: Democratizing the Cloud with Google’s Omar Dajani
Season 2, Episode 3
May 4, 2021
Our latest podcast guest reflects on what open source and increased access to cloud means for businesses.
Innovation Heroes: Vaccines were just the beginning
Season 2, Episode 2
April 20, 2021
Intel’s Stacey Shulman talks AI healthcare revolution with host Peter Bean.
Innovation Heroes: Building culture in the remote world
Season 2, Episode 1
March 26, 2021
Listen to Season 2, Episode 1 now to explore how to maintain culture in a remote working world.
Innovation Heroes Season 1
Long live the Mac? Investigating Apple’s sustainability credentials
How might adopting Mac at scale also help your organization achieve sustainability goals?
November 14, 2023
How might adopting Mac at scale also help you achieve sustainability goals? Mobile reCell's Allyson Mitchell shares her knowledge in this episode.
Trick or treat: Unmasking Mac security myths for business users
With organizations facing an ever-evolving threat landscape, how safe is it to equip your knowledge workers with Macs?
October 31, 2023
With organizations facing an ever-evolving threat landscape, how safe is it to equip your knowledge workers with Macs?
Mac in a Windows world: Support strategies for success
With administrative support already in place for Windows users, what should an organization do to ensure the same support can be offered to Mac users when considering adding the platform to their tech stack?
October 17, 2023
With administrative support already in place for Windows users, what should an organization do to ensure the same support can be offered to Mac users when considering adding the platform to their tech stack?
The price is right: Does the cost of Mac in the workplace add up?
When considering deploying Mac at scale in an organization, the first question asked usually echoes across every department: Is it worth the cost?
October 3, 2023
David Gruver, Field CTO at SHI, is back to share his insight into building a business case for rolling out Mac at scale based on strong metrics and a deep understanding of the total cost of ownership.
Go hard or go home: How big do you like your Mac?
From finance to pharma to tech, every industry across the board is beginning to consider rolling out the Mac ecosystem at scale. Employee satisfaction, productivity and total cost of ownership are massive driving factors bringing the switch to Mac into widespread consideration.
September 19, 2023
David Gruver discusses the benefits (and holdbacks) of deploying the Mac ecosystem from multiple perspectives including tech resources through to decision makers.
Setting the stage: Exploring Mac deployment at scale
Scaling Mac across your organization isn’t just about technology. It’s about the business transformation that the technology can drive.
September 19, 2023
Jess Craver joins hosts Kevin English and Victoria Barber on the first episode of We Got Your Mac. This episode unpacks major considerations in the decision-making and roll-out processes.
Innovation Heroes: The human side of virtual events
Season 1, Episode 6
January 7, 2021
In the season 1 finale of Innovation Heroes, Ben Chodor of Intrado Digital Media joins Peter Bean to discuss how organizations can deliver an engaging, interactive customer experience during virtual events.
Innovation Heroes: Jaron Lanier and The Social Dilemma
Season 1, Episode 5
December 17, 2020
Should we be worried about enterprise software taking over our lives? How can we build a better, healthier digital world? The latest episode of SHI’s Innovation Heroes podcast featuring renowned futurist Jaron Lanier explores.
Innovation Heroes: The long-awaited death of cubicles
Season 1, Episode 4
December 8, 2020
Has the rapid shift to remote working brought on the end of the cubicle, or was it just the much-needed kick in the ribs we needed to reinvent and reimagine the legacy office?
Innovation Heroes: Cisco’s COVID-19 response
Season 1, Episode 3
November 24, 2020
Cisco's Michelle Chiantera and SHI's Peter Bean discuss how some of the world’s largest tech makers are responding to COVID-19 and what IT leaders can do to follow suit.
Innovation Heroes: Hotels of the future
Season 1, Episode 2
November 5, 2020
Peter Bean and Stacey Shulman, Vice President at Intel IoT, discuss the changes the tourism industry is making to keep guests safe.
Innovation Heroes: The No Ivy League
Season 1, Episode 1
October 22, 2020
On the first episode of Innovation Heroes, host Peter Bean chats with Nina Angelo, VP of Product Marketing at Top Hat, about the future of higher education and how institutions can support change in a drastically disrupted world.
