The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka

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The role of IT leaders has never been more critical or more complex. The Bridgecast is where enterprise tech decision-makers come to make sense of it all and to connect the dots between technology, strategy, and business success. Hosted by veteran technologist and Bridgepointe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Kinka, each episode features candid conversations with top CIOs, CTOs, Innovators, Authors and Analysts. Together, they explore how to simplify technology decisions, drive measurable outcomes, and build stronger alignment between IT and the C-suite. True to its name, The Bridgecast is your link between innovation and execution, technology and leadership, IT and enterprise growth. Whether you're navigating hybrid work, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, this show delivers the real-world stories and insights you need to lead with confidence. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay ahead of what’s next in enterprise IT. Presented by Bridgepointe Technologies, this podcast is for tech leaders, IT professionals, M&A officers, strategists, and company owners who are embracing the change.

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October 28, 2026Episode 11241 min

Navigating AI Governance, Security and ROI

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Maya Sherman, an AI policy researcher, ethicist and technology diplomacy professional serving as Israel's AI expert to the GPAI OECD Future of Work Committee. Together, they explore the real-world collision between enterprise AI adoption, security vulnerabilities and global governance. Maya breaks down why autonomous model agency demands a shift from exploratory spending to rigorous due diligence, how token economics impact business viability and why responsible AI is fundamentally an executive leadership challenge. Essential listening for business leaders and technology decision-makers driving sustainable innovation. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep112

October 6, 2026Episode 11140 min

Networking as a Utility: Overcoming the 5-Year Hardware Refresh Cycle

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Adam Ulfers, VP of Sales at Meter and former Cisco/Meraki sales leader, to discuss the fundamental shift in how enterprises design, procure, and manage network infrastructure. With over two decades in tech across cloud, SaaS, and networking, Adam breaks down why the traditional five-year hardware refresh cycle is broken—and how treating networking as a utility frees IT teams to focus on strategic business outcomes rather than box-hugging. From financial flexible modeling (OpEx vs. CapEx) to SLA-guaranteed connectivity and solving the looming network engineering talent shortage, this conversation provides a practical roadmap for modernizing enterprise infrastructure. Essential listening for CIOs, CFOs, VPs of IT, and technology strategists. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep111

September 24, 2026Episode 11014 min

Greatest CIO Hits: Storytelling, Disruption & AI

In this special "Greatest CIO Hits" compilation episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka brings together top insights from expert tech executives to help modern CIOs navigate executive demands and technological disruption. Keynote speaker Neal Foard breaks down how IT leaders can master C-suite storytelling and why the human brain naturally discards slide bullet points. Former AT&T executive Chad Townes reveals how to align diverse teams through macro-level industry shifts using tailored performance metrics. Product leader Christopher Bonavita highlights why legacy processes are cracking under AI adoption and how to re-engineer workflows for future scale. Essential listening for technology leaders, CIOs and executives driving organizational evolution. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep110

September 8, 2026Episode 11138 min

Uncovering Hidden Cloud Spend and Building Cyber Resilience

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tina Gravel, Tech Executive, Author, Speaker and Senior VP at Tierpoint, to explore how leaders can navigate recurring tech waves from cloud to cybersecurity and AI. Tina breaks down the shift toward managed cloud optimization, the risk-reduction model of modern cybersecurity and why human connection remains a critical differentiator in an automated world. From uncovering hidden IT spend to advancing women in tech, this conversation provides actionable guidance for enterprise decision-makers. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep111

August 25, 2026Episode 11036 min

Reindustrialization and the AI Network Revolution

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo, to discuss how AI, automation and US reindustrialization are redefining network infrastructure. Bill breaks down why machine-to-machine traffic is surging, why smart enterprises buy physical fiber over complex stacks and how Network as a Service (NaaS) is making infrastructure available at software speed. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep110

August 11, 2026Episode 10936 min

Modernizing CX with Blended AI & Human Teams

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Arun Chandra, Chief Operating Officer at NiCE, to discuss leading AI-driven enterprise transformation and modernizing customer experience. Drawing on his extensive operational leadership background at Disney, Meta and HP, Arun explores how organizations can treat AI as an operating system rather than an isolated tool. Learn how to orchestrate a blended workforce of AI agents and human agents to drive measurable business outcomes. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep109

July 28, 2026Episode 10839 min

Why True AGI is A Century Away and What Comes Next

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with John K. Thompson, AI and data leader, author of The Path to AGI and adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. John cuts through industry hype to explain why true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a century away and why enterprise leaders should focus on mixture-of-experts, causal AI and agentic workflows today. From the 70-year evolution of neural networks to practical steps for building AI literacy, this conversation delivers a realistic roadmap for business leaders navigating digital transformation. Essential listening for CIOs, CTOs, and executives driving enterprise technology strategy. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep108

July 14, 2026Episode 10741 min

Beyond the Hype: What Actually Separates AI Winners from Losers

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Maribel Lopez, founder and principal analyst of Lopez Research and regular contributor to Forbes, to unpack the operational realities of deploying AI inside enterprise organizations. Moving past the initial hype cycle, Maribel shares a clear-eyed look at why so many AI proof-of-concepts hit a wall and outlines the four core challenges businesses must solve: data preparedness, use case definition, measurement, and governance. From managing the hidden risks of autonomous AI agents to leveraging existing SaaS platforms for faster time-to-value, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for technology leaders looking to drive measurable productivity in 2026. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep107

July 1, 2026Episode 10633 min

The Executive Guide to Ethical AI and Governance

In this special compilation episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka brings together top artificial intelligence minds to discuss what it actually takes to deploy AI successfully in the enterprise. Featuring insights from SAS Vice President Reggie Townsend, Hummingbird Group Chief AI Officer Dr. Eva-Marie Muller-Stuler, and Silicon Foundry Venture Partner Elaine Barsoom, this episode cuts through the marketing noise. Listeners will discover how to establish trustworthy frameworks, eliminate systemic model bias, and align technical deployments with real business outcomes. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep106

June 16, 2026Episode 10540 min

Building Data Foundations for Agentic AI

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with William McKnight, President and Founder of McKnight Consulting Group, to dismantle the biggest misconceptions surrounding enterprise data strategy in the age of AI. With decades of experience advising global brands, William explains why rushing into Agentic AI without a strong data foundation is a recipe for failure. From the mechanics of the data mesh and managing total cost of ownership to his "one-point solution" framework for calculating ROI, this conversation offers a clear roadmap for IT leaders looking to turn data into a true strategic asset. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/\?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-ep105

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