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Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s podcast hosted by Tammy Soares, puts humans at the heart of transformation. Each week, visionary leaders and changemakers share how creativity, technology and human insight are reshaping business, culture and the future of work. From platform innovation to AI and design leadership, Catalyst isn’t just about what’s next in tech — it’s about shaping business, technolog... more

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by NTT Data’s Chief Strategy Officer Roli Agrawal for a conversation about implementing technology that works for everyone. Roli shares about her upbringing in India and how the privileges and discriminations sh... more

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Craig Vaughan, Executive Managing Director and Global Head of AI Go-to-Market at NTT DATA, three months into the role. Craig traces his path from studying architecture at Cornell through an MBA at Wharton and... more

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Kevin Thimjon, President of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, who oversees the business side of one of the sport's most storied organizations, from finance and commercial strategy to administration. Kevin trace... more

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Beth Howen, President of State, Local Government and Education (SLED) at NTT DATA, who helps government agencies and school systems modernize the technology touching everyday life. Beth traces her path from b... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Vaughan
Executive Managing Director and Global Head of AI Go-To-Market at NTT DATA
NTT DATA
Episode: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Craig Vaughan on culture and curiosity
Kevin Thimjon
President of Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team
Arrow McLaren
Episode: The right team changes everything: Arrow McLaren’s Kevin Thimjon on leadership and winning
Beth Howen
Head of State, Local Government and Education at NTT DATA
NTT DATA
Episode: Serving the public sector: Beth Howen on modernizing government tech
Emma Boyd
Recent Chapman University graduate with a focus on political science and law
Chapman University
Episode: Ready, fire, aim: Emma Boyd on entering the workforce alongside AI
Shelly Swanback
Board director and transformation executive; co-founder of Accenture Digital; author
Willis Towers Watson; Accenture Digital
Episode: Leading when you don’t have all the answers: Shelly Swanback on culture, vision, and continuous learning
Cal Thompson
Freelance designer and product advisor; former VP of Product Design and Research at Headspace; mindfulness teacher
Headspace (former), Freelance
Episode: Mindfulness and design: Cal Thompson on why human-centered design matters more than ever
Carolyn Lee
President of The Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute (NAM affiliate)
Episode: From the factory floor to the future of work: Carolyn Lee on closing manufacturing's AI skills gap
Sezin Palmer
AI solutions leader at NTT DATA, former CIA analyst and health AI leader
NTT DATA
Episode: From the CIA to leading AI industry solutions: Sezin Palmer on the breakthroughs yet to come
Abhijit Sunil
Senior Analyst at Forrester Research
Forrester Research
Episode: The new era of sustainability: With Senior Forrester Analyst Abhijit Sunil

Host

Tammy Soares
Host of Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • Wow this got bad. Really bad.

    We tried to recreate the magic of the Postlight podcast, but we couldn’t find people who speak in anything other than nonsense buzzwords.

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    jdma3
    United States2 years ago
  • Clinton likes to listen to Clinton talk

    And clearly the more meaningless buzzwords, the better. Just look at the incoherent name of the podcast: Catalyst by Launch by NTT Data.

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    jdma3
    United States3 years ago
  • Downfall

    This show has become such a train wreck. I could get the same result - complete with tech bro deliver - by asking ChatGPT to create a nonsensical script filled with nothing but buzzwords.

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    jdma3
    United States3 years ago
  • Sometimes change is good, sometimes it is bad

    I started listening to this podcast because of listening to Paul Ford. I then fell in love with his dynamic with Rich. When they moved on from it, Chris and Gina did a great job, even if I felt less connected and not as enthralled (I can even blame my own bias for that without taking away from what they’ve done). Since that went fine, I trusted them when Clinton joined, and continued with it. However since July I have felt the quality of the podcast degrade to the point of being unrecognizable. ... more

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    Siffery
    United States3 years ago
  • Ugh new techbro cohost

    LOVED the original version of this podcast. So much great insight and I regularly used the advice to improve my approach to product management. And then Clinton joined. What an intro by claiming “people want plain, non-MBA speak”, and then he proceeded to attempt to sound more intelligent than he is by overdoing the MBA speak and cringe corporate slang. And perhaps even more fitting, his first solo episode was about, of course, NFTs, the biggest scam ever.

    This is a podcast about product. A u... more

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    jdma3
    United States3 years ago

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Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Craig Vaughan on culture and curiosity
Q: What has shaped you as a leader and how do you manage diverse, collaborative teams?
Vaughan highlights a people-centric leadership style, the value of diverse perspectives, and the need to balance speed with inclusive decision-making. He explains how leaders should advocate for their teams, provide platforms for varied voices, and continuously invest in career stewardship to build trust and drive meaningful outcomes during rapid AI-driven change.
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Craig Vaughan on culture and curiosity
Q: What is your story? How did you get to where you are today?
Craig Vaughan describes a through line of intersecting technical innovation and business strategy, a Bay Area upbringing, multiple go-to-market roles, and a deep commitment to continuous learning, including advanced degrees. He emphasizes navigational agility through new technologies and a persistent focus on AI across startups, SAP, and Accenture, ultimately landing at NTT DATA where culture and product DNA are central to accelerating AI adoption.
The right team changes everything: Arrow McLaren’s Kevin Thimjon on leadership and winning
Q: Let's talk about your origin story. How did you get to where you are today?
Kevin describes a long, purposeful career built on finance, leadership roles, and strategic execution, moving from CFO and PE-backed positions to CEO roles, and finally finding a niche in leading Arrow McLaren with a focus on building a strong, capable team and leveraging partnerships to drive growth.
Serving the public sector: Beth Howen on modernizing government tech
Q: What is your approach to starting AI initiatives in government to avoid failed pilots?
She advocates starting with a governance-aligned, high-impact roadmap, prioritizing the top five use cases that align with the organization's stated purpose, and ensuring data security and sovereign control while scaling gradually to bigger, systemic changes.
Leading when you don’t have all the answers: Shelly Swanback on culture, vision, and continuous learning
Q: How do you balance vision with the realities of rapid AI disruption?
She notes that you can share an inspiring vision while acknowledging uncertainties, ensure consistent messaging, and implement practical steps that show how the technology will be used today. The emphasis is on practical application and keeping teams aligned around a shared purpose.

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Catalyst focuses on how people, technology, and human-centered design intersect to drive business, culture, and the future of work. Across episodes, conversations center on AI as a catalyst for scalable impact, responsible governance, and the humane adoption of new tech in industries from healthcare and manufacturing to hospitality and insurance. Unique strengths include high-profile leaders sharing practical, human-centric approaches to leadership, design, and transformation, plus real-world experiments and governance considerations that help listeners translate insights into actionable strategies for organizations undergoing digital and cultural change.

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1. Craig Vaughan
2. Kevin Thimjon
3. Beth Howen
4. Emma Boyd
5. Shelly Swanback
6. Cal Thompson
7. Carolyn Lee
8. Sezin Palmer

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