Making Data Simple

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Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.


Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.


Tune in to Making Data Simple today.  From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership

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Recent Episodes
  • CEO David Hirschfeld of Tekyz on the Startup Lie That’s Killing Your Company. Hint: It’s not about the tech — it’s about the problem you're solving.
    Jun 18, 2025 – 45:50
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    May 14, 2025 – 40:17
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    Apr 30, 2025 – 27:14
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    Apr 23, 2025 – 29:40
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    Apr 16, 2025 – 21:32
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    Apr 9, 2025 – 32:02
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    Apr 2, 2025 – 28:31
  • 🤖 This week, I'm the guest! Flipping the Script: Al Martin, VP WW Technical Sales IBM Talks Tech, Trust & Transformation, this time as a guest, with Ian Smith
    Mar 26, 2025 – 50:04
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    Mar 19, 2025 – 40:44
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    Mar 12, 2025 – 42:16
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    Mar 5, 2025 – 34:16
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    Feb 26, 2025 – 46:10
  • Ruchir Puri, IBM Fellow: AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonx {Replay}
    Feb 19, 2025 – 57:01
  • Accelerating Transformation: Fiber, Edge, and Quantum with Marco Rota, VP Strategic Technology Alliances, Lumen Technologies
    Feb 12, 2025 – 25:08
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    Feb 5, 2025 – 32:14
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    Jan 29, 2025 – 33:44
  • Business Leadership for (Technical) Leaders Made Simple: Coaching, Mission, and Mapping Your 2025 Plan with Kate Mayne, Director of Partner Technical Sales, IBM
    Jan 22, 2025 – 54:02
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    Jan 15, 2025 – 52:55
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    Jan 8, 2025 – 49:15
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    Jan 2, 2025 – 53:32
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    Dec 25, 2024 – 50:40
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    Dec 18, 2024 – 41:25
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    Dec 11, 2024 – 53:55
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    Dec 4, 2024 – 55:01
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    Nov 27, 2024 – 40:33
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    Nov 20, 2024 – 46:43
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    Nov 13, 2024 – 47:06
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    Nov 6, 2024 – 45:26
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    Oct 30, 2024 – 50:22
  • Part 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial and Co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments.
    Oct 23, 2024 – 30:34
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    Oct 16, 2024 – 29:10
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    Oct 9, 2024 – 20:32
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    Oct 2, 2024 – 31:24
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    Sep 25, 2024 – 40:23
  • How do you make real-time decisions with data? Talking data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets, an IBM company.
    Sep 18, 2024 – 37:11
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    Sep 11, 2024 – 32:46
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    Sep 4, 2024 – 58:06
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    Aug 28, 2024 – 57:01
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    Aug 21, 2024 – 42:23
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    Jul 31, 2024 – 44:35
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    Jul 24, 2024 – 41:46
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    Jul 17, 2024 – 32:43
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    Jul 10, 2024 – 42:27
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Recent Reviews
  • malloryck
    One of my faves!
    Such an interesting and dynamic show. Al is a great interviewer!
  • samlindy208
    DATA ON DATA
    Who doesn’t love simple data
  • IowaDavid
    5 stars!
    No false advertising here - they make data simple!
  • WileyThePodcaster
    very informative podcast
    they get into it and make data talk simple and entertaining
  • radioestes
    Love the interviews!
    Hello from Kitcaster!
  • SavPoi
    Al is great
    Love the interviews they have on this show ❤️🦊
  • apslf
    Great Podcast!!
    Well done and a great listen!
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