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In this season finale of Tech Innovator Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host DJ Johnson sit down with Kunal Mukerjee, VP of Architecture at DocuSign for an insightful conversation on innovation, AI, and the future of digital agreements. Kunal reveals DocuSign’s evolution from a trusted e-signature platform to a full-scale, intelligent agreement lifecycle partner. He discusses how AI-powered features like custom data extractions, Chat with Data, and AI Assistant Review are transforming how organizations create, analyze, and manage contracts. Looking ahead, Kunal shares a bold vision: AI as a strategic advisor that proactively identifies risks, reveals cost-saving opportunities, and automates complex legal workflows. Built securely on Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technologies, DocuSign’s purpose-built AI offers the trust, compliance, and scale required by global enterprises—positioning it as a leader in the future of intelligent agreements.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Sean Sturman, Azure Specialist at Microsoft, and Shing Tao, CEO and Chairman of Remark AI. Together, they explore how Remark AI is using computer vision to transform industries—from construction and manufacturing to aviation and agriculture. Shing shares how his company is delivering real-world impact with AI, from fire detection on job sites to turbine inspections and even facial recognition for pigs. He also unpacks the shift from passive analytics to intelligent agents that take action—like dispatching emergency services or handling multilingual customer support. His advice to businesses: start small, prove value fast, and build AI partnerships that scale.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Blake Brannon, Head of Product, and Ojas Rege, General Manager of Privacy and Data Governance of OneTrust. They dive into the evolving landscape of data privacy, compliance, and AI governance, exploring how OneTrust helps organizations navigate complex regulations like GDPR while ensuring responsible data use. Blake and Ojas discuss the global challenges of data management, the shift from companies "owning" consumer data to individuals having control, and how AI adds new layers of complexity to privacy and security.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Raquel Gallivan from Microsoft welcome Anand Kulkarni, CEO of Crowdbotics, to discuss the critical role of AI-powered modernization in transforming legacy code. Anand explains how Crowdbotics is tackling the challenge of migrating outdated mainframe systems, like COBOL, into modern cloud frameworks. With billions of dollars wasted on failed modernization efforts, he breaks down the scale of the issue, the risks of inaction, and how AI can bridge the gap by efficiently understanding and updating legacy systems.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Ahmed Halawani welcome August Allen to explore the cutting-edge world of AI-powered drug discovery with Enveda Biosciences. August Allen, CTO of Enveda, breaks down how the company is leveraging AI and mass spectrometry to unlock nature’s vast, untapped reservoir of medicinal molecules. With 99% of nature’s chemistry still undiscovered, Enveda’s innovative approach aims to accelerate drug discovery and bring new treatments to market faster than traditional methods. August also discusses PRISM, their collaboration with Microsoft, and how machine learning is revolutionizing the way scientists decode the "grammar of chemistry" for groundbreaking medical advancements.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Raquel Gallivan welcome Justin Foster, CTO of Forescout, to discuss cybersecurity, risk management, and the evolving role of AI in security. Justin shares how Forescout provides asset visibility, threat management, and compliance solutions across industries like healthcare, finance, and government. He highlights the company's partnership with Microsoft and their use of Azure and AI-driven threat detection. The conversation explores how AI-powered automation enhances security operations, improves compliance, and simplifies reporting for analysts and executives.
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Forescout – Manage cyber risk and mitigate threats, continuously.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Ed Abbo, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of C3.ai, to explore how the company is revolutionizing enterprise AI. Ed breaks down C3.ai’s expansive portfolio—spanning asset performance management, supply chain optimization, law enforcement, and even defense—showcasing how their pre-built AI applications drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and create real economic value for industries worldwide. From partnering with giants like Shell and Dow to deploying AI solutions in weeks rather than years, Ed shares insights into what makes C3.ai a market leader in enterprise AI innovation. Plus, he reveals the story behind the company's name and how its tech stack has evolved since 2009.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Co-Host Jeffrey Bush and special guest Nabil Bukhari from Extreme Networks to explore how AI is revolutionizing networking by cutting through complexity. Nabil explains that Extreme Networks is shifting from traditional product offerings to a comprehensive platform—Platform One—that integrates AI as a core service. Using relatable analogies, he illustrates how the platform accelerates existing processes, replaces inefficient workflows, and enables entirely new capabilities, all aimed at delivering tangible value to customers. The conversation underscores the evolution of AI from a simple chatbot to an embedded, transformative tool that makes managing complex network environments more efficient and user-friendly.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni dives into AI and data pipeline innovation with Julian LaNeve, CTO of Astronomer. Julian shares how Astronomer empowers organizations to manage massive-scale data pipelines using Apache Airflow, the popular orchestration tool originally developed by Airbnb. They discuss Astronomer's journey from building their own product to becoming the leading provider of managed Airflow solutions, helping companies optimize their data ecosystems. Julian also introduces Astronomer’s latest offering, Astro Observe, designed to enhance observability and data quality at scale.
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host Valerie Bergman, Data and AI Specialist at Microsoft, dive into the world of Relativity with Chief Product Officer Chris Brown. Relativity, a leader in legal tech, leverages advanced AI to tackle complex challenges in the legal field. Chris shares insights into Relativity's mission to organize data, discover the truth, and act on it, focusing on their groundbreaking generative AI solution, Relativity aiR. Learn how aiR accelerates the document review process, reduces the workload for legal professionals, and addresses the age-old challenge of uncovering the most relevant information amidst a mountain of data.
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Relativity and Microsoft Partner to Deliver Generative AI to Litigators
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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni is joined by Niranjan Vijayaragavan, the Head of Product and Engineering at Nintex, about how the company’s low-code automation platform is evolving with AI. Niranjan explains how AI is transforming automation by enabling more complex, context-based decisions that were previously handled by humans. He dives into the three key areas where AI enhances Nintex’s platform: identifying processes to automate, orchestrating business logic, and creating engaging user interfaces like chatbots. The conversation also touches on how Nintex’s long-standing partnership with Microsoft has influenced their approach to cloud solutions and AI integration, helping businesses automate processes faster and more efficiently.
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