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The Catalyst by Softchoice

A podcast about unleashing the full potential in people and technology.

When people and technology come together, the potential is limitless. But while everyone is used to hearing about the revolutionary impact of tech, it can be easy to forget about the people behind it all. This podcast shines a light on the human side of innovation, as co-hosts Aaron Brooks and Heather Haskin explore and reframe our relationship to technology.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
93
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Big moments in AI from Y2K to ChatGPT

Big moments in AI from Y2K to ChatGPT

The rise of AI isn’t just about smarter machines—it’s about reshaping the way we work, create, and innovate. 

In the season finale of The Catalyst by Softchoice, Heather Haskin sits down with Gil Pres…

00:20:47  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
From hard hats to high tech: Rachel Skaff’s journey to AWS and the importance of DEI

From hard hats to high tech: Rachel Skaff’s journey to AWS and the importance of DEI

The future of tech isn’t just about speed and innovation—it’s about who gets a seat at the table. 

In this episode of The Catalyst by Softchoice, Rachel Skaff, AWS Managing Director of America’s Chann…

00:30:01  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
How conversational AI is changing the customer experience

How conversational AI is changing the customer experience

The future of business is a conversation. In this episode of The Catalyst by Softchoice, Heather Haskin and Craig McQueen, Vice President of AI Solutions at Softchoice, dive into how conversational A…

00:24:28  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
1-DEGREE/Shift: Small changes, big impact

1-DEGREE/Shift: Small changes, big impact

What if your company could leverage AI to not only increase productivity but also improve your mental well-being? What if the secret to transforming your workplace culture and achieving extraordinary…

00:29:35  |   Wed 08 Jan 2025
Bridging the digital divide: How Softchoice empowers nonprofits

Bridging the digital divide: How Softchoice empowers nonprofits

A lot of charities are just trying to keep the lights on. They don’t have resources for tech infrastructure and training. That’s where Softchoice’s Charity Accelerator Program comes in.  

In this epis…

00:30:37  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Google’s human-centric AI

Google’s human-centric AI

What if your company could leverage AI to not only increase productivity but also improve your mental well-being? 

In this episode of The Catalyst, Heather Haskin speaks with Anna Baird, Chief Custome…

00:31:56  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
Copilot in action: a Softchoice success story

Copilot in action: a Softchoice success story

It’s one thing to hear about the speeds and feeds of a technology – and quite another to get a real human voice, to shine a light on the real value these tools can offer us. 

In this episode, host Hea…

00:23:43  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
The quantum threat: preparing your business for the future of cybersecurity

The quantum threat: preparing your business for the future of cybersecurity

Quantum computing promises to be one of the most disruptive technologies of our time. But it also brings the risk of unparalleled cybersecurity threats. 

In this episode of The Catalyst by Softchoice,…

00:28:08  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Microsoft Copilot – a year of transformation: Insights from Rekha Narang

Microsoft Copilot – a year of transformation: Insights from Rekha Narang

In this special episode, host Heather Haskin dives deep into the world of AI-driven digital transformation with Rekha Narang, Director of Partner Technology at Microsoft. Rekha provides an inside loo…

00:30:58  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Navigating the end of Windows 10: Security, AI, and the road to Windows 11

Navigating the end of Windows 10: Security, AI, and the road to Windows 11

Is your business ready for the end of Windows 10, or are you risking being left behind in the next wave of digital transformation?  

In this episode, host Aaron Brooks is joined by industry experts Ca…

00:34:10  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
What’s next for IT? Looking beyond generative AI

What’s next for IT? Looking beyond generative AI

In this episode, co-hosts Aaron Brooks and Heather Haskin take a break from the constant buzz around generative AI and ChatGPT to explore what else is shaping the future of IT. From cybersecurity thr…

00:17:21  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
Building the future of cybersecurity: Insights from the Chief Product Officer at Sophos

Building the future of cybersecurity: Insights from the Chief Product Officer at Sophos

What's it like being at the helm of a security operation that safeguards thousands of businesses worldwide, with new cyber threats emerging every single day? 

In this episode, host Heather Haskin meet…

00:29:05  |   Wed 28 Aug 2024
Improv for leaders: mastering adaptability and communication in the boardroom

Improv for leaders: mastering adaptability and communication in the boardroom

What if the key to becoming a more dynamic and effective leader lies not in boardrooms or business school – but on the improv stage? 

In this episode, host Aaron Brooks and guest Stephanie Malek, Corp…

00:32:57  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
Leading from afar: Strategies for success in a remote world

Leading from afar: Strategies for success in a remote world

Can a leader effectively inspire and drive success without being physically present? As tech giants like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple mandate a return to the office, this question is top of mind. …

00:28:39  |   Wed 31 Jul 2024
Bonus: After the outage

Bonus: After the outage

In this special bonus episode of The Catalyst, host Heather Haskin welcomes Greg McDonald, Senior Solutions Architect at Softchoice, to discuss the recent CrowdStrike outage that disrupted businesses…

00:14:46  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Untangling SaaS sprawl: strategies for efficient and secure software management

Untangling SaaS sprawl: strategies for efficient and secure software management

Across organizations, every team is driven by the desire to innovate and perform, adopting its own set of SaaS tools to help drive growth. But without a centralized strategy, suddenly you’re faced wi…

00:32:23  |   Wed 17 Jul 2024
The case for open source AI: A conversation with Neural Magic’s Brian Stevens

The case for open source AI: A conversation with Neural Magic’s Brian Stevens

There wasn’t anything in open source that was more than a toy a year ago, but that’s all changed according to today’s guest. Brian Stevens, CEO of Neural Magic and former CTO of Google Cloud, is help…

00:33:51  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
Bonus: The Catalyst gets clear on Microsoft Generative AI – Adopt & Sustain

Bonus: The Catalyst gets clear on Microsoft Generative AI – Adopt & Sustain

What if your team's full potential lay in the hands of an AI assistant that could learn from you, adapt to your needs, and streamline your daily operations? How do you sustain momentum through initia…

00:21:33  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Bonus: The Catalyst gets clear on Microsoft Generative AI – Implementation

Bonus: The Catalyst gets clear on Microsoft Generative AI – Implementation

How do you integrate Microsoft Generative AI into the everyday workflow of your organization without making a mess of it? That's the question that drives the third episode in this miniseries, which f…

00:18:15  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
“Neural processing units” and AI-on-the-go with Intel Canada’s Cameron Allen

“Neural processing units” and AI-on-the-go with Intel Canada’s Cameron Allen

The biggest architectural change to the humble chipset is underway. Its aim: deliver artificial intelligence to the PC. 

Host Aaron Brooks meets with Cameron Allen, partner account manager at Intel Ca…

00:31:51  |   Wed 29 May 2024
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