Jerry is joined by Vice President of Strategy and Emerging Solutions at Interac Corporation, Oscar Roque. They discuss financial services from the ATM to AI and how financial services is no longer just about finance - with the digital world in every aspect of our life, financial services is now blending with many other sectors to create an entirely new digital, multimodal user experience. Oscar explains how digital is the precursor to automation, and with the ever-growing quantities of data, how financial services companies have the obligation to help their customers while still ensuring transparency. They close by exploring the art of the possible - a world where AI agents can help synthesize data to assist in research, having enough power to have predicted the GameStop stock boom before it happened.  Connect with us: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-of-automation/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-of-automation/</a>   Art by David Ryan.

Automation in Financial Services with Oscar Roque

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbieniek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth Bieniek</a> to discuss practical ways to spark innovation in corporate environments. Elizabeth shares insights from her book, <a href="https://a.co/d/hWofEWq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cake on Tuesday,</a> and talks about the importance of curiosity, asking the right questions, and overcoming fears to drive meaningful change. Key takeaways include:<ul><li>Innovation starts with action—take the first step, even if it’s imperfect, to build momentum.</li><li>Identifying and questioning fears can reveal they’re often assumptions, not real barriers to progress.</li><li>Authenticity and openness from leaders encourage genuine collaboration and spark great ideas within teams.</li></ul> Enjoy!

Elizabeth Bieniek is an acclaimed author and innovation consultant from Austin, TX. Recognized as one of Toptal's "10 Most Influential Female Pioneers in Technology," she co-founded Webex Hologram at Cisco, leading groundbreaking projects in real-time holographic collaboration. With a passion for making innovation accessible, Elizabeth helps leaders embrace curiosity and authenticity to drive meaningful change. Her book, Cake on Tuesday, offers 25 lessons to inspire corporate innovation and highlights her belief in the power of diverse perspectives.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbieniek/

Elizabeth Bieniek

Founder | Author

Join host Jerry Cuomo on Wild Ducks as he chats with Elizabeth Bieniek about sparking corporate innovation and insights from her book, Cake on Tuesday. Discover practical tips on overcoming fears, taking action, and fostering curiosity to drive meaningful change.

Cake on Tuesday

Sparking Innovation with Elizabeth Bieniek | Wild Ducks Podcast

In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynannharrison/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kathryn Harrison,</a> CEO of <a href="https://magpiecollectibles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magpie Collectibles</a>, joins host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo</a> to explore how technology is transforming the collectibles industry. They discuss innovations like secure digital signatures to protect collectibles from counterfeits, leveraging AI and image recognition to streamline inventory management, and the growing role of interactive digital experiences. Kathryn shares her vision of a future where physical and digital collectibles coexist seamlessly, creating exciting new opportunities for collectors. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of collectibles!

Founder and entrepreneur with 15+ years experience of creating and delivering exceptional results in enterprise settings for early stage technology and emerging markets.

Background in blockchain, financial services, business development and product management. 

Areas of Expertise: 
- Blockchain
- Cloud technologies
- Big Data
- Product strategy and roadmap management
- Enterprise product development in agile environments
- Customer research, market strategy and data driven analysis
- Cross- functional and cross-cultural communications
- Business development

Kathryn Harrison

CEO of Magpie Collectibles

In this episode, Kathryn Harrison, CEO of Magpie Collectibles, discusses how AI, cryptographic digital signatures, and secure ledgers (blockchain) are revolutionizing the collectibles industry. Learn about innovations in counterfeit protection, inventory management, and how technology bridges the gap between physical and digital collectibles. Tune in to discover the exciting possibilities for collectors in today’s evolving market.

Collectibles meet Technology

Collectibles meet Technology with Kathryn Harrison | AI, Digital Signatures & Counterfeit Protection

In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo </a>chats with IBM Fellow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbaughman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aaron Baughman </a>about the intersections of AI, sports, and technology. Aaron shares insights on AI’s role in predicting match outcomes, enhancing fan engagement, and the challenges of AI-generated content. Learn how technologies like IBM’s wastonx AI, are being applied to re-imagine how you experience sports. After you listen, be sure not to miss the <a href="https://www.espn.com/tennis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US Open</a> and <a href="https://www.espn.com/fantasy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN Fantasy Sports</a> to see some of these technologies in action!Takeaways:<ol><li>AI is transforming sports by predicting match outcomes and boosting fan engagement.</li><li>IBM's AI technology is overcoming challenges with content accuracy and trustworthiness.</li><li>AI's impact is evident in major events like the US Open and ESPN Fantasy Sports.</li></ol>

Aaron K. Baughman is an IBM Fellow, (hands-on) CTO for AI in IBM BTS, Master Inventor, and Quantum Ambassador within IBM Consulting focused on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, won an EMMY, and is an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on AI. He has worked with ESPN Fantasy Football, Fox Sports, MediaPro, NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, The Masters, USGA, GRAMMY Awards, Tony Awards, Wimbledon, USTA, US Open, Roland Garros, Australian Open, Jeopardy!, confidential US government agencies and Indonesia water company PDAM.

Aaron Baughman 

IBM Fellow

In this episode, Jerry Cuomo and IBM Fellow Aaron Baughman discuss the intersection of AI, sports, and technology. They explore AI’s role in sports analytics, including match predictions, and future possibilities with quantum and DNA computing. Learn how these innovations are enhancing fan experiences and get insights into the evolving relationship between AI and human intuition. After listening, don’t miss the US Open and ESPN Fantasy Sports to see these technologies in action!

AI Sports Experience

 Exploring AI in Sports with Guest IBM Fellow Aaron Baughman

In this episode of the Wild Ducks podcast, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo</a> welcomes <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martingoodson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Goodson,</a> founder of <a href="https://www.evolution.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evolution AI</a>. They discuss the advancements in AI-powered document understanding, exploring how Evolution AI's innovative models merge computer vision and natural language processing to revolutionize data extraction. Martin shares insights from his journey in AI, the challenges of document analysis, and the future of AI in automating complex tasks. Tune in to learn how AI can potentially read and understand documents better than humans.Don't miss this fascinating conversation!

In 2011, he was one of a tiny handful of attendees at a conference workshop on a little-known AI technology called ‘Deep Learning’. He realized then that deep learning could address the limitations of OCR. After years of frustration with ineffective solutions that delivered poor results, Martin was inspired to conceive a data extraction solution that ‘just works’.

Dr. Martin Goodson

CEO and Chief Scientist at Evolution AI

Join Jerry Cuomo and Dr. Martin Goodson on the Wild Ducks podcast as they discuss advancements in AI for document understanding and data extraction. Discover how AI outperforms traditional OCR.

AI-Powered Document Understanding

AI-Powered Document Understanding with Martin Goodson | Wild Ducks Podcast

In this episode of the Wild Ducks podcast, host Jerry Cuomo continues his insightful conversation with IT industry legend Irving Wladawsky-Berger. They explore the transformative impacts of AI and the internet, discuss cybersecurity challenges, and the importance of digital identities. Listen in as they share experiences and ideas on evolving technologies and their social and economic implications. Tune in for practical insights and a deeper understanding of how we can navigate and secure our digital future. Don't miss this engaging discussion between two tech pioneers!

Irving Wladawsky-Berger is a Research Affiliate at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. At MIT, he is a Fellow of the Initiative on the Digital Economy, MIT Connection Science, and Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan. He is also a member of the Linux Foundation Research Advisory Board.

Irving retired from IBM in May of 2007 after a 37-year career with the company, where his primary focus was on innovation and technical strategy. He led several of IBM’s companywide initiatives, including the Internet, Supercomputing, and Linux.

Irving has been an Adviser on Digital Strategy and Innovation at Citigroup, HBO, and MasterCard; Adjunct Professor at the Imperial College Business School and at New York University’s Center for Urban Science & Progress (CUSP); a member of the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and a guest columnist at the Wall Street Journal’s CIO Journal.

Since 2005, Irving has been writing a weekly blog, irvingwb.com.

Irving was co-chair of the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee and a founding member of the Computer Sciences and Telecommunications Board of the National Research Council. He is a former member of the University of Chicago Board of Governors for Argonne National Laboratories, the Board of Overseers for Fermilab, and BP's Technology Advisory Council.

Irving is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. A native of Cuba, he was named the 2001 Hispanic Engineer of the Year.

He received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Chicago.

Irving Wladawsky-Berger

Research Affiliate - MIT

In this episode of Wild Ducks, host Jerry Cuomo and guest Irving Wladawsky-Berger discuss the transformative impacts of AI and the internet. They explore cybersecurity, digital identities, and the evolution of technology, offering practical insights for navigating our digital future. Join the conversation with two tech pioneers for a thoughtful look at today's most pressing technological challenges and opportunities.

AI versus Internet - Part Two

AI versus The Internet (Part Two) A Conversation with Irving Wladawsky-Berger

Welcome to the Wild Ducks podcast! Join host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo</a> as he explores trending technology topics with a personal and behind-the-scenes touch. In this premiere episode, Jerry chats with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-wladawsky-berger-31497714/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irving Wladawsky-Berger</a>, a legend at IBM and a research affiliate at MIT Sloan. They discuss the evolution of the internet and AI, comparing their impacts on technology and society. Irving shares insights from his career, including spearheading IBM's transition to the internet and open systems. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a true innovator. Tune in for part one of "Internet vs. AI" and learn more about the future of technology.

Join host Jerry Cuomo and guest Irving Wladawsky-Berger, on the Wild Ducks podcast as they discuss the evolution and impact of the internet and AI. Explore insights from a legendary IBM executive and research affiliate at MIT Sloan. Listen to part one of "Internet vs. AI" for an engaging conversation on technology's future.

AI versus Internet - Part One

Wild Ducks Podcast: Internet vs. AI (Part One) with guest Irving Wladawsky-Berger

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Automation in Financial Services with Oscar Roque

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