Innovation is simplifying :: Collin Graves

What is Innovation?

This conversation with Collin Graves, CEO of North Labs, revolves around simplifying complex processes, removing technical debt, and streamlining workflows to increase efficiency and productivity. Jared and Collin also discuss the challenges of managing technical debt in complex systems and the importance of a slow and steady approach to AI adoption.

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Episode Guide:

0:00 - Intro

0:43 - What is Innovation?

2:28 - Impact of Simplification in Tech

5:23 - Consequences of Adding Complexity

9:47 - What is Technical Debt?

11:12 - Technical Debt, Healthcare, and AI

12:20 - North Labs Technical Debt and Innovation

15:54 - Downstream and Future Potential Implications

18:13 - Simplification, ROI, and Innovation

23:19 - Generative AI adoption and data quality

26:18 - AI nuances and ethics in business

30:27 - Gen AI is not intelligence

34:18 - Advice to Innovators
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Collin Graves is the visionary leader and CEO of North Labs, a leading fractional cloud data analytics firm empowering growing companies with data-driven strategies. Under his leadership, Collin has propelled over 1,000 organizations towards transformative success. Before founding North Labs, he served with distinction in NATO Special Operations during his tenure with the US Air Force.

More about our guest:

• Collin Graves
• Company: North Labs

OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management