Beyond Compliance: Building a Framework for Trustworthy AI
05/19/2026 | 42 mins.
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance, and Social Impact at SAS — a data and AI company celebrating 50 years in business. Reggie brings a rare commercial perspective to one of tech's most debated topics: how organizations can build and deploy AI that drives real business outcomes without sacrificing trust, fairness, or accountability. From his roots advising the White House's National AI Advisory Committee to developing SAS's four-pillar governance framework, Reggie makes the case that ethics isn't a constraint — it's a competitive advantage. Essential listening for business leaders, CIOs, and anyone navigating AI governance right now.
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Connectivity, Data, and People: The New IT Ecosystem
05/05/2026 | 33 mins.
In this live episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Danny Benedetti and Jim Ortbals of Lumen Technologies to discuss the "cloudification" of the network. They explore how Lumen has transformed its legacy into a dynamic backbone for the AI economy and why the human element remains the most critical part of digital transformation. This conversation is essential for IT leaders navigating distributed ecosystems and the rapid pace of technological change.
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From Plumbing to AI: The Evolution of Managed Services
04/21/2026 | 35 mins.
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Frank Scanga, Executive Vice Chairman at XTIUM, to discuss why 70% of AI projects are currently failing. Frank shares his journey from founding ATSG in 1994 to leading a global organization that manages nearly a million users. They explore the resurgence of managed services, the transition to "full-stack" IT support, and how XTIUM is positioning itself as the "MSP of AI."
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Beyond the Hype: Building Ethical AI for Business
04/08/2026 | 41 mins.
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Dr. Eva-Marie Muller-Stuler, founder and chief AI officer at the Hummingbird Group, to discuss the transition from the "Wild West" of early data science to the modern era of responsible AI. With over 25 years of experience leading AI initiatives at IBM and EY and advising global bodies like the UN and UNESCO, Dr. Eva-Marie reveals why the biggest mistake enterprises make is treated AI as a technology project rather than a business strategy. This conversation explores the critical importance of data quality, the reality of algorithmic bias, and why keeping humans in the loop is essential for long-term success.
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Innovation Lessons from Nike and Amex
03/24/2026 | 38 mins.
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Elaine Barsoom — Venture Partner at Silicon Foundry and former Global Head of Tech Innovation, Partnerships, and Strategy at Nike — to explore what purposeful AI adoption actually looks like inside complex, global enterprises. Elaine challenges the all-too-common "AI mandate" problem head-on, urging leaders to start with the right questions: What problem are we trying to solve, and can AI actually help? Drawing on her experience at Nike and American Express, she shares battle-tested frameworks for AI governance, cross-functional rollout, and building champion programs that drive sustainable adoption from the bottom up — not just the top down. From Lowe's Milo to Wingstop's Smart Kitchen, this conversation is packed with real-world proof that the most effective AI strategies are designed around humans first, tools second. Essential listening for CIOs, IT leaders, and anyone trying to navigate the gap between AI hype and measurable business impact.
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