HCMx Radio 110: Curation and AI/Machine Learning

Guests: Diane Haines VP of Marketing, OpenSesame and Stephen Sklarew CEO/Co-Founder, Synaptiq

Diane Haines has over 20 years of experience working in marketing, product marketing and management in software, healthcare and biotechnology companies. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Economics and Management, Diane helped co-found a startup and has worked at large organizations such as Sage, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Agilent Technologies, and Becton Dickinson. She is passionate about serving customers and helping them solve their business challenges.

Stephen Sklarew started his career at Ernst & Young LLP and has over 20 years’ experience as a management consultant and technology product leader at startups and public companies. He built and managed globally distributed teams, created productive partnerships, and led tech due-diligence for numerous technology acquisitions. He sold and delivered services and products to companies in technology, healthcare, financial services, entertainment, automotive and education industries. Most recently, Stephen was CTO / VP of Product at three innovative SaaS-based product companies using big data, machine learning, mobile and cloud technologies.

Topics and questions include:

  • How AI and Machine Learning technologies are impacting businesses
  • Data as a driver of business objectives
  • Humans and the fear of machine learning
  • How AI and Machine Learning are used in learning and development
  • Best practices in the use of AI and Machine Learning
  • AI and Machine Learning for non-data scientists
  • Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for ideation
  • The future of AI and Machine Learning
  • And more!

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Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group Mike Cooke Prior to joining Brandon Hall Group, Mike Cooke was the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of AC Growth. Mike held leadership and executive positions for the majority of his career, at which he was responsible for steering sales and marketing teams to drive results and profitability. His background includes more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and operations in the research, consulting, software and technology industries. Mike has extensive experience in sales, marketing and management having worked for several early high-growth emerging businesses and has implemented technology systems to support various critical sales, finance, marketing and client service functions. He is especially skilled in organizing the sales and service strategy to fully support a company’s growth strategy. The concept of growth was an absolute to Mike and a motivator in starting AC Growth, in order to help organizations achieve research driven results. Most recently, Mike was the VP and General Manager of Field Operations at Bersin & Associates, a global analyst and consulting services firm focused on all areas of enterprise learning, talent management and talent acquisition. Tasked with leading the company’s global expansion, Mike led all sales operations worldwide. During Mike’s tenure, the company has grown into a multi-national firm, conducting business in over 45 countries with over 4,500 multi-national organizations. Mike started his career at MicroVideo Learning Systems in 1992, eventually holding a senior management position and leading all corporate sales before founding Dynamic Minds. Mike was CEO and Co-Founder of Dynamic Minds, a custom developer of software programs, working with clients like Goldman Sachs, Prentice Hall, McGraw Hill and Merrill Lynch. Also, Mike worked for Oddcast, a leading provider of customer experience and marketing solutions, where he held a senior management position leading the company into new markets across various industries. Mike also serves on the Advisory Board for Carbon Solutions America, an independent sustainability consulting and carbon management firm that specializes in the design and implementation of greenhouse reduction and sustainability plans as well as managing the generation of carbon and renewal energy and energy efficiency credits. Mike attended University of Phoenix, studying Business Administration and Finance. He has also completed executive training at the Chicago Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL.

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