Changing a Leopard's Spots: Science, Data/AI, & Strategy
Changing a Leopard's Spots: Science, Data/AI, & Strategy
Podcast Description
Join John F. Conway (creator of Rock Stars of R&D) from 20/15 Visioneers and Dr. Raminderpal Singh (from HitchhikersAI) as they dive into the evolving world of science, artificial intelligence, and strategic innovation. Through insightful discussions, they challenge assumptions and uncover new perspectives on technology and decision-making.Podcast: Changing a Leopard's Spots | 20/15Visioneers | HitchhikersAI
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as funding scientific startups, data culture, and the role of AI in organizational transformation. For instance, one episode discusses alternative funding strategies beyond venture capital, including grants and angel investors, while another episode delves into fostering a data culture to enhance productivity and decision-making in businesses.
Join John F. Conway (creator of Rock Stars of R&D) from 20/15 Visioneers and Dr. Raminderpal Singh (from HitchhikersAI) as they dive into the evolving world of science, artificial intelligence, and strategic innovation. Through insightful discussions, they challenge assumptions and uncover new perspectives on technology and decision-making.
Podcast: Changing a Leopard’s Spots | 20/15Visioneers | HitchhikersAI
Technical Debt in R&D Organizations: A Conversation with John F. Conway and Raminderpal Singh
Overview
John F. Conway and Raminderpal Singh explore how technical debt accumulates within R&D organizations — particularly in pharma and life sciences — and why it often goes unaddressed. They share real-world stories, practical solutions, and leadership lessons for managing the growing complexity of scientific and technical systems.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
- How technical debt arises in well-funded vs. resource-constrained organizations
- The hidden challenges of integrating outdated and redundant systems
- Why R&D organizations underestimate their role as software developers
- The importance of modular software design and architectural thinking
- Balancing off-the-shelf platforms with in-house customization
- Decision-making pitfalls: fragmented planning, TCO blind spots, and short-term thinking
- The damaging ”us vs. them” divide between IT and scientific teams
- Leadership gaps: organizational experts without technical depth, and vice versa
- The critical role of user experience in system adoption and success
- Strategies to break cycles of inefficiency and unlock innovation
Podcast: Changing a Leopard's Spots | 20/15Visioneers | HitchhikersAI
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