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Cisco TechBeat features inspirational guests from around the world that drive innovation. Join us for Season 3, hosted by Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, who has spent over 20 years in professional audio and content creation. AB is a natural at building connections with his guests and bringing their stories to life.

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S7 · E9
July 17 · 26 min
S7 E9: Talking women in tech leadership, customer experience, and marketing in the AI era with Carrie Palin
AB sits down with Carrie Palin, Cisco’s Chief Marketing Officer, for a spirited conversation on a variety of topics, from her journey as a marketing leader across several tech giants, to the skills she looks for when building an incredible organization, to how AI is positively reshaping the marketing landscape and customer outcomes.
S7 · E8
July 7 · 16 min
S7 E8: Talking humanitarian aid, World Central Kitchen, and food as a unifying human experience, with Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens
AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally.
S7 · E7
June 16 · 31 min
S7 E7: Talking insights, strategy, and the human side of AI with Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington
Join AB for a candid conversation with AI luminaries Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington. From the sci-fi films that sparked their early interest in tech to the strategic frameworks for mastering today's AI, this episode bridges the gap between high-level industry insight and the personal stories that shaped their careers. Discover how to move beyond the hype and truly harness the power of AI.
S7 · E6
May 26 · 28 min
S7 E6: Talking strategy, M&A, and accelerating Cisco innovation with Ammar Maraqa
AB sits down with Ammar Maraqa, Cisco’s Chief Strategy Officer, to discuss topics such as turning an acquisition into a competitive advantage, fostering an agile and customer-centric culture, aligning business cases with long-term innovation goals to drive real value, and much more.
S7 · E5
May 5 · 30 min
S7 E5: Talking AgenticOps and the evolution of artificial intelligence with Akshay Bhargava
AB sits down with Akshay Bhargava, Cisco's VP of Product Management, AI Software and Platform, to chat about AgenticOps, how Cisco is providing guardrails to keep AI safe, and the risks modern businesses face if they fail to adopt AI quickly.
S7 · E4
April 13 · 22 min
S7 E4: Talking securing legacy networks in the AI era with Anthony Grieco and Eric Wenger
AB chats with Anthony Grieco, Cisco's SVP & Chief Security & Trust Officer, Security and Trust Organization, and Eric Wenger, Cisco's Senior Director, Technology Policy, Global Government Affairs, about how Cisco is revolutionizing product security by removing insecure protocols, updating defaults, and strengthening authentication across our portfolio.
S7 · E3
March 19 · 19 min
S7 E3: Talking security innovations in the age of AI, the intersection of creativity and tech, and more with Tom Gillis
AB sits down with Tom Gillis, Cisco’s SVP and GM, Infrastructure & Security Group, to explore the crucial role security plays in the ever-changing AI landscape.
S7 · E2
February 26 · 13 min
S7 E2: Talking the role of partnerships in the AI era, the Cisco 360 Partner Program, and how tech alliances drive business success, with Tim Coogan
AB sits down with Tim Coogan, Cisco's SVP, Global Partner Sales, for a fun chat about the important role partners play to drive positive business outcomes. From partnering in the AI era to the link between sales and partnerships, this informative conversation highlights why it’s critical for business to cultivate a powerful partner ecosystem.
S7 · E1
February 23 · 14 min
S7 E1: Talking sovereign critical infrastructure, AI, and the EMEA Moment with Gordon Thomson
AB sits down with Gordon Thomson, Cisco’s SVP EMEA Sales and EMEA President, for a great talk about The EMEA Moment, sovereign critical infrastructure, and how AI is a tool that is helping unlock human potential.
S6 · E12
Dec 11, 2025 · 15 min
S6 E12: Talking the role of a tech analyst, trends and innovations, and why the network is critical, with Zeus Kerravala
AB sits down with Zeus Kerravala, founder of ZK Research and a leading technology industry analyst, for a great conversation on the role analysts play in the world of tech, trends and innovations related to AI infrastructure, why the network is critical to AI workloads , and more.
S6 · E11
Nov 14, 2025 · 19 min
S6 E11: Talking people, policy, and purpose, and how Cisco is empowering employees in the AI era, with Fran Katsoudas
AB sits down with Fran Katsoudas, Cisco EVP and Chief People, Policy, and Purpose Officer, to explore her 29-year career journey-from starting in the TAC Center to leading Cisco's people and purpose initiatives. Discover Fran's insights on AI's transformative impact on the workplace and how Cisco empowers employees in the AI era. She also shares her role as Chair of the Global Citizen Festival and how the event drives positive global change through technology and community engagement.
S6 · E10
Oct 15, 2025 · 35 min
S6 E10: Talking Cisco CX and cutting through the hype to discuss the real challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, with Carlos Pereira
AB sits down with Carlos Pereira, Cisco Fellow & CX Chief Architect, for a fun conversation that cuts through the hype and discusses the real challenges and opportunities of AI adoption. Learn how AI is revolutionizing customer engagement and operational efficiency, and hear why Cisco is uniquely positioned to be the trusted partner for companies that strive to further integrate AI into their businesses.
S6 · E9
Sep 25, 2025 · 27 min
S6 E9: Talking employee experience, AI-powered collaboration, and future-proofing the workplace with Snorre Kjesbu
AB sits down with Snorre Kjesbu, SVP & GM of Employee Experience at Cisco, for a great conversation on a variety of topics such as the value of AI-powered collaboration in the workplace; unifying devices, spaces, and workflows to enhance employees’ day-to-day experience; and how Cisco is helping organizations prepare for the future with a platform that simplifies management, future-proofs investments, and unlocks intelligence everywhere work happens.
Aug 18, 2025 · 17 min
S6 E8: Talking Network Visibility, Operational Efficiency, and Cybersecurity with Jorge Ramirez
AB sits down with Jorge Ramirez, GM's Global Director Automation, Chief Manufacturing Cybersecurity Officer, to discuss how GM leverages Cisco technology extensively across its global manufacturing plants to enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and network visibility.
S6 · E7
Jul 18, 2025 · 17 min
S6 E7: Talking IT/OT Convergence, Self-Healing Networks, and Digital Resilience with Rajat Arora
AB sits down with PepsiCo’s Rajat Arora, Global Head of Networks and IT/OT Infrastructure, to talk about how Cisco technologies and solutions are driving better business outcomes for PepsiCo across the globe. This is a great conversation that covers a variety of topics, from IT/OT convergence to the integration of Cisco WAN to self-healing networks.
S6 · E6
Jul 1, 2025 · 24 min
S6 E6: Talking AI-Era Network Architecture for Campus, Branch, and Industrial with Lawrence Huang, Greg Dorai, and Vikas Butaney
AB sits down with three of Cisco’s leaders: Lawrence Huang, SVP and GM of Network Platform and Wireless; Greg Dorai, SVP and GM of Cisco's Switching business; and Vikas Butaney, SVP and GM of Cisco Routing and Industrial IoT, to discuss Cisco's latest advancements, from AI-driven network management to Industrial IoT solutions, highlighting how these and other technologies are transforming the way businesses operate across diverse environments to deliver operational simplicity to our customers.
S6 · E5
Jun 7, 2025 · 28 min
S6 E5: Talking Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies with Ramana Kompella
AB sits down with Ramana Kompella, Cisco Fellow and Head of Cisco Research, for a great talk about Cisco's focus on quantum networking as a next-generation technology. From networking entanglement to the importance of research to the development of Cisco's new networking-entanglement chip, this conversation highlights how Cisco is innovating in ways that aim to unify classical and quantum internet infrastructures.
S3 · E4
Apr 9, 2025 · 13 min
S6 E4: Talking Creativity, AI, and the future of IT with Fletcher Previn
AB sits down with Cisco’s CIO, Fletcher Previn, to talk about the role IT plays in driving business success. Fletcher shares his thoughts on the skills needed for the future of IT, how AI can enhance human potential, and why individual creativity can drive even better IT experiences and outcomes.
S6 · E3
Mar 2, 2025 · 21 min
S6 E3: Talking Empathetic Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, and the Future of HR with Kelly Jones
AB sits down for a fun, informative, in-person chat with Kelly Jones, Cisco’s Chief People Officer, to discuss a variety of topics ranging from empathetic leadership to wellbeing in the workplace to future trends that could transform the HR landscape in 2025.
S6 · E2
Feb 2, 2025 · 30 min
S6 E2 Talking Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) with Dr. Guy Diedrich
In this insightful and engaging episode, AB engages in a conversation with Dr. Guy Diedrich, Cisco's Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer, to explore the impressive global influence of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program. Marking its 10th anniversary, CDA has played a crucial role in narrowing the digital divide worldwide. This discussion delves into key subjects such as differentiating between resource availability and accessibility, building trust between global leaders and Cisco, and the importance of education and skill development to enhance countries' digital competitiveness, among many other topics

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