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Talking Innovation

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Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
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Education
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Strobes Security
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Technology
Quantum Computing
Voice AI
Governance
Nucleus Security
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Social Media
Atlassian
Security
Vulnerability Management
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Talking Innovation is a conversation about what comes next, hosted by Grant Asplund, a four-decade technology veteran who has spent his career arriving in categories before they had names. Each episode brings together the builders, founders, and operators shaping where technology is headed, with candid conversations about the ideas, bets, and hard-won lessons behind real innovation.

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John Graham
Author, Executive Director of The Giraffe Heroes Project
The Giraffe Heroes Project
Episode: 108-Talking Innovation with John Graham, Author, Executive Director, The Giraffe Heroes Project
Christian Torres
Founder of Stark Analytics
Stark Analytics
Episode: 107-Talking Innovation with Christian Torres, Founder of Stark Analytics
Venu Rao
Co-founder and CEO of Strobes Security
Strobes Security
Episode: 106-Talking Innovation with Venu Rao Koyyada, Co-founder & CEO @ Strobes Security
David Cross
Chief Information Security Officer
Atlassian
Episode: 105-Talking Innovation with David Cross, CISO at Atlassian
Chuck Brooks
Cybersecurity expert and industry commentator
Episode: 104-Talking Innovation with Chuck Brooks, Named a “Top Person to Follow on Tech” on LinkedIn. Voted “Cybersecurity Person of the Year” Presidential Appointee, FORBES Writer, Author
Carter Huffman
CTO and co-founder of Modulate
Modulate.ai
Episode: 103-Talking Innovation with Carter Huffman, Co-Founder and CTO at Modulate.ai
Jeff Côté
Managing Director, Lunik Canada
Lunik Canada
Episode: 102-Talking Innovation with Jean F. (Jeff) Côté, Managing Director, Lunik Canada
Tim Reed
Director of Workplace Security at Aurora
Aurora Innovation
Episode: 101-Talking Innovation with Timothy Reed, CPP, Director, Workplace Security at Aurora
Michael Compton Jr.
Founder and CEO of Salute Surgical
Salute Surgical
Episode: 99-Talking Innovation with Michael Compton Jr., Founder and CEO, Salute Surgical

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Grant Asplund
Core host frequently appearing with multiple variants of the name across episodes, often alongside other guests.

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108-Talking Innovation with John Graham, Author, Executive Director, The Giraffe Heroes Project
Q: Do you use AI today?
No, not personally; I avoid relying on AI for critical thinking and instead use it as a supplementary assistant, always inspecting and questioning its outputs rather than trusting them blindly.
108-Talking Innovation with John Graham, Author, Executive Director, The Giraffe Heroes Project
Q: Where do you stand on AI and what's your view of the whole AI phenomenon?
I'm worried about AI's downsides, including job disruption, misinformation, and the risk of machines thinking for us, but I also acknowledge the enormous upside and potential for breakthroughs in medicine and science. The key is governance, sideboards, and global cooperation to prevent abuse while preserving innovation.
85-Talking Cloud Podcast with Yair Herling, VP of Marketing at Veriti (acquired by Check Point)
Q: How does AI factor into Veriti's approach?
AI aids in orchestrating security knowledge, enhancing inquiries into security posture, and providing models (including LLMs) to assess culture and readiness, but effectiveness hinges on human oversight and composure in threat response.
85-Talking Cloud Podcast with Yair Herling, VP of Marketing at Veriti (acquired by Check Point)
Q: What is Veriti and what problem does it solve?
Veriti focuses on converting vulnerability findings and exposure data from various security tools into actionable, safe remediation plans, effectively closing the gap between discovery and remediation.
99-Talking Innovation with Michael Compton Jr., Founder and CEO, Salute Surgical
Q: What is ST108 and why does it matter to sterile processing?
ST108 is a guideline on water quality used in sterile processing; it matters because higher-quality water and proper filtration are essential for ensuring instruments are truly sterile, which reduces infection risk and supports compliant hospital practices.

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The show consistently centers cybersecurity, AI governance, and tech-enabled risk management, with a strong emphasis on practical, enterprise-oriented security strategies. Across episodes, discussions frequently tackle how AI-augmented tools transform security operations, the evolving role of CISOs and security leaders, vulnerabilities management at scale, and the governance, compliance, and data-sharing considerations that come with rapid innovation. Notable threads include continuous exposure management, agent-based security, real-time analytics in healthcare and finance contexts, and the tension between rapid tech adoption and responsible risk management. The format often blends hands-on industry insights with macro-level takeaways, maki... more

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