Disruptive Innovators

Tech Transformation, Challenges and Opportunities in a Large Enterprise with Sastry Durvasula of TIAA

This week, David Wright is joined by Sastry Durvasula, Chief Information and Client Services Officer at TIAA, to discuss: – Actionable advice on reskilling and learning upskilling. – The importance of context in leadership and decision-making. – The challenges and opportunities faced in transforming a large organization like TIAA. – TIAA’s mission and vision for the future, focusing on lifetime…

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Unveiling the Future of Financial Collaboration with Jim Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Market, Voice and Video at Symphony

This week, David Wright is joined by Jim Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Market, Voice and Video at Symphony to discuss: -The importance of pursuing one’s dreams without overthinking or waiting for the perfect conditions.  – The value of preparation and doing the necessary legwork to avoid being caught unprepared, drawing from past experiences. – Symphony’s focus on collaborative tools…

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Including Everyone in Your Digital Transformation with Mruna Asoori at First Command Financial Services

This week, David Wright is joined by Mruna Asoori, Chief Technology Officer at First Command Financial Services, to discuss: – The importance of getting out of your comfort zone in any industry. – Weathering disruption and maintaining belief in yourself. – Mruna’s vision for the future of First Command. – The biggest challenges Mruna faces in undertaking a digital transformation…

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Digital Transformation in Banking with Alex Carriles, Chief Digital Officer, EVP at Simmons Bank

This week, David Wright is joined by Alejandro (Alex) Carriles, Chief Digital Officer, EVP at Simmons Bank, to discuss: – How leading a team is like leading a jazz ensemble. – The challenges of changing decades-old practices in the finance industry.  – Leveraging digital solutions across banking. – Bridging the gap between the digital and physical world. – The importance…

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