Making Data Simple

Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

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Making Data Simple

Episodes (393)

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Making Data Simple

Apr 8, 2026
42 minutes
29 MB

Send us Fan Mail Today we're joined by Kareem Yusuf, SVP at IBM, where he leads Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships. His career journey spans IoT, sustainability, and product growth — and it's more diverse than you might expect. In this episode, we dig into the critical thinking behind building successful partnerships, navigating complex tech ecosystems, and what it really takes to prioritize when everything feels urgent. 00:00 Introduction01:15 Meet Kareem Yusuf03:44 Best Job Ever08:03 Career Path13:31 The Ecosystem18:20 The Partner "X" Factor21:05 Prioritization23:18 The Ecosystem Dilemma26:17 IBM Differentiation30:13 Modernizing the Ma...

Making Data Simple

The Partner X Factor: What IBM's SVP Kareem Yusuf Knows About Ecosystems That Most Leaders Miss

Making Data Simple

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