Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Michal Bachman, CEO at GraphAware. GraphAware provides technology and expertise for mission-critical graph analytics, and its graph-powered intelligence analysis platform -- Hume -- is used by democratic government agencies (law enforcement, intelligence, cybersecurity, defense) and Fortune 500 companies across the world.
In their conversation, Joe and Michal discuss how you can use a graph to investigate criminal networks, what's next with graphs (hint: ensuring trustworthy AI doesn't just mean supporting the machines), and some helpful books that experts at GraphAware have released recently.
Check out Knowledge Graphs and LLMs in Action and Neo4j: The Definitive Guide to dive deeper into the topics discussed in this episode!
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Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Daan Hannessen, Global Head of Knowledge Management at Shell. He has over 20 years experience in Knowledge Management for large knowledge-intensive organizations in Europe, Australia, and the USA, ranging from continuous improvement programs, KM transformations, lessons learned solutions, digital workplaces, AI driven expert bots, enterprise search, and much more.
In their conversation, Lulit and Daan discuss the importance of senior leadership support in ensuring the success of KM initiatives, emphasizing "speaking their language" as key to implementing KM and the semantic layer at a global scale. They also touch on how to measure the success of AI, when AI-generated content can be considered valuable insights, and why to invest in a semantic layer in the first place, as well as Daan's talk at the upcoming Semantic Layer Symposium.
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Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Ben Clinch, Chief Data Officer and Partner at Ortecha and Regional Lead Trainer for the EDM Council (EMEA/India). He is a sought-after public speaker and thought leader in data and AI, having held numerous senior roles in architecture and business in some of the world’s largest financial and telecommunication institutions over his 25 year career, with a passion for helping organizations thrive with their data.
In their conversation, Lulit and Ben discuss Ben's personal journey into the world of semantics, their data architecture must-haves in a perfect world, and how to calculate the value of data and knowledge initiatives. They also preview Ben's talk at the Semantic Layer Symposium in Copenhagen this year, which will cover the combination of semantics and LLMs and neurosymbolic AI.
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Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Dawn Brushammar, currently an independent KM consultant, advisor, and frequent contributor at industry events. She has spent her 25+ year career connecting people to relevant knowledge and information. Her experience across industries and geographies includes leading an internal Knowledge Management team at McKinsey and Company, building databases for the Oprah Winfrey Show, running research services for a division of American Express, and managing academic librarianship at several universities and an environmental and sustainability research institute.
In their conversation, Lulit and Dawn discuss the similarities between their early career paths and KM journeys, the evolving role of the modern librarian, and how KM and semantics support AI technologies. They also define what a "knowledge-first organization" should look like, and touch on Dawn's upcoming talk at the Semantic Layer Symposium on the rising importance of library science to the Semantic Layer.
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Enterprise Knowledge's Lulit Tesfaye, VP of Knowledge & Data Services, speaks with Paco Nathan, Developer Relations (DevRel) Leader for the Entity Resolved Knowledge Graph Practice at Senzing. He is a computer scientist with over 40 years of tech industry experience and core expertise in data science, natural language, graph technologies, and cloud computing. He’s the author of numerous books, videos, and tutorials about these topics. He also hosts the monthly “Graph Power Hour!” webinar.
In their conversation, Lulit and Paco discuss Paco's background in the graph space, as well as current graph trends and scalable use cases for the Semantic Layer. They also touch on how to convince organizations to prioritize investments in semantic technologies and data management, and Paco shares more details on his talk about financial crimes and Semantic Layers at the upcoming Semantic Layer Symposium in Copenhagen.
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Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Amy Hodler, Founder and Executive Director of GraphGeeks. GraphGeeks is a global community for data enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals passionate about graph technology.
In their conversation, Joe and Amy discuss interesting use cases for graph and graph product innovations, how a graph is like a fungus ("The Last of Us" fans, watch out), trends in the graph space, and how being a "graph geek" can lead to more efficient collaboration.
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Jeff Vargas, former Director of Knowledge Management at Paramount.
In this conversation, Zach and Jeff discuss being KM evangelists and the trick to selling KM programs to executives. They get into "invisible KM," talking about how everyone is doing KM but may not realize it, and how to find and boost those pockets of success. Jeff also shares the "lightbulb" moment that catapulted him from technical writing, to learning and development, and, ultimately, to knowledge management.
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Sierra Woods, Public Servant in the Canadian Government.
In this conversation, Zach and Sierra discuss how to facilitate and "design" KM conversations to ask the right questions and reach the "a-ha" moment, developing durable skills in a hybrid work environment, what KM can do to help organizations thrive during periods of turbulent change, and what Sierra is looking forward to at Knowledge Summit Dublin.
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Design Innovation for the Collective Intelligence Design Lab at MIT and founder of Supermind.Design.
In this conversation, Zach and Gianni discuss how KM goes beyond simple document management or SharePoint, how powering AI with a knowledge graph naturally mirrors how human brains work, Gianni's work in the innovation space as a practitioner and an industry advisor for organizations like Goldman Sachs and BCG, and his keynote presentation at the upcoming Knowledge Summit Dublin conference in June.
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl again speaks with Barry Byrne, Global Head of Knowledge Management at Novartis and founder and organizer of the Knowledge Summit Dublin conference.
In this conversation, Zach and Barry discuss Barry's growing knowledge management team at Novartis, how to measure KM success, and best practices for conducting (and scaling!) knowledge capture before valuable team members leave an organization. They also share what they're most excited about at Knowledge Summit Dublin this year, especially the "salmon of knowledge."
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Liam Fahey, Partner and Co-Founder at Leadership Forum LLC.
In this conversation, Zach and Liam discuss Liam's claim to fame as co-host of the first Knowledge Management conference in 1994, the importance of nomenclature and terminology in securing buy-in for KM initiatives, and why having a KM charter is critical to long-term sustainment. The two also talked about the intersection of KM and intelligence work and how to become a good facilitator.
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Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Ahren Lehnert, Principal Taxonomist at Nike.
In this conversation, Zach and Ahren discuss the future of taxonomy and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing both the augmentation of traditional roles and growth to include new ones, and how to demonstrate the value of a taxonomy initiative for your organization more tangibly. They walk through highs and lows of the taxonomy development and refinement process and the importance of avoiding semantic debt to ensure adaptable solutions that stand the test of time. Ahren also shares his thoughts on the state of the market right now for semantic tools as the influence of AI/ML grows.
Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Naso Kiryakov and Andreas Blumauer, who discuss the recent merger of two prominent companies in the semantic web space, Semantic Web Company and Ontotext, now operating as Graphwise. They highlight the strategic reasons for the merger and its implications for knowledge management and data integration.
The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of competing with major players like Microsoft while differentiating their offerings through precision and human-in-the-loop methodologies. Naso and Andreas underscore the importance of "whole data" and its role in unlocking the potential of generative AI and semantic web technologies. This merger represents an exciting step forward in enabling businesses to tackle complex data challenges effectively.
Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Austin Kronz, Director of Data Strategy at Atlan. Atlan is the active metadata platform for the modern data stack.
In their conversation, Austin delves into how Atlan positions itself as a “home for data teams,” designed to centralize, automate, and streamline data governance and access. Austin explains that Atlan aims to address the complex needs of today’s expanded data teams—ranging from engineers to business analysts—by providing a platform that adapts to various roles and workflows, fostering an environment where all data users can access trusted, well-documented data.
Austin highlights the challenges of managing increasingly complex data ecosystems, especially for large enterprises dealing with fragmented and siloed data sources. Atlan tackles these issues by embedding data catalog functionalities directly into the workflows of business intelligence tools, allowing users to access metadata seamlessly without leaving their dashboards. By focusing on transparency, flexibility, and automation, Atlan helps organizations build trust in their data assets, ensuring that users can rely on accurate and contextually relevant data.
The discussion also explores how Atlan leverages AI to automate metadata documentation, minimizing the manual burden on data stewards. Austin emphasizes Atlan’s commitment to adaptability, positioning the platform as a control plane for data and AI. This forward-looking approach aims to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions effectively while supporting the evolving needs of knowledge management and data governance.
Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Matthieu Besozzi, Head of North America at Linkurious. Linkurious is a leading provider of next-generation graph intelligence solutions, enabling organizations to visualize and explore connections across large datasets.
In their conversation, Matthieu discusses how Linkurious empowers users—from analysts to investigators—by making complex data relationships visible and actionable through cutting-edge graph visualization technology. From fraud detection and anti-money laundering to supply chain risk management and cybersecurity, Matthieu explains how organizations are leveraging graph technology to break down data silos, uncover hidden insights, and improve decision-making.
Tune in to learn how Linkurious is driving innovation in graph technology and why visualization is key to unlocking the full potential of knowledge graphs at scale.
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Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Dorian Selz of Squirro and Dave Clarke of Synaptica to discuss the recent merger of the two companies and the implications for the field of Knowledge Management and AI. The merger brings together Squirro's advanced knowledge discovery capabilities with Synaptica's deep expertise in taxonomy, ontology, and knowledge organization systems.
Listen as Dorian and Dave discuss how the merger addresses key challenges in enterprise knowledge management, such as the need for consistent metadata, efficient data categorization, and improved knowledge discovery. They also highlight how their unified solution enables organizations to deliver personalized experiences at scale, while maintaining high levels of consistency and quality.
Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with George Zedginidze, the Head of Knowledge Management at the Green Climate Fund (GCF). George shares his insights and experiences from his six-year tenure at GCF, discussing the critical distinction between tacit and explicit knowledge and the importance of creating relevant knowledge flows within organizations.
Zach and George discuss the challenges and strategies of managing knowledge in a hybrid work environment, emphasizing the need for careful spatial planning to promote collaboration. George also provides a candid perspective on why not all knowledge needs to be codified, and the importance of focusing on the value of enhancement rather than the cost of ignorance.
In this episode of Knowledge Cast, Joe Hilger, COO of Enterprise Knowledge, moderates a panel discussion with leading experts in data and semantic layer: Sanjeev Mohan, Malcolm Hawker, and Lulit Tesfaye.
The panel delves into the upcoming Semantic Layer Symposium, emphasizing the importance of a semantic layer as a bridge between technical data and business applications. The panelists speak on the practical applications and future of a semantic layer. They agree that a semantic layer could significantly improve data accuracy and efficiency, particularly in AI and ML contexts. This discussion underscores the necessity for organizations to understand and implement a semantic layer to drive better business outcomes and adapt to evolving data landscapes.
The Semantic Layer Symposium in Munich aims to provide attendees with concrete examples and best practices, helping them grasp the practical benefits of a semantic layer and how to implement it effectively. Click here to register for the event.
Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Marco Marcoccia, Director of Knowledge Management at Turner Fleischer. Turner Fleischer is an integrated design studio that does interior design and experiential graphic design, as well as architecture.
In their conversation, Zach and Marco discuss the intricacies of knowledge management within the architecture industry, as Marco explains his approach to defining KM, emphasizing the importance of both explicit and tacit knowledge.
The discussion also covers the evolution of Marco’s career from architecture to knowledge management, the critical role of a supportive CEO, and the importance of fostering a culture that values knowledge sharing. Additionally, the conversation touches on the influence of AI in KM, the importance of continuous learning, and the potential future directions for the field.
Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Sana Remekie , CEO and Co-founder of Conscia.ai. Conscia re-imagines the future of enterprise technology with a practical solution — a low/no-code Digital Experience Orchestration layer (DXO), designed to seamlessly knit together legacy and modern software components without the need for a re-platform or custom code to connect all the pieces.
In this episode, Joe and Sana talk about how Conscia technology simplifies the management and integration of data across multiple systems, making it easier for organizations to deliver consistent and accurate information to users and AI systems alike.
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