A multi-media content and podcast series.
Exploring innovative tech and ideas, the future of mobility, and other timely topics.
Meet podcast host Mike Katz.
Mike Katz is the President of the T-Mobile Business Group, where he leads all marketing, sales, operations, IoT, and business development for the organization, as well as for T-Mobile's wholesale and wireline businesses. In other words, if it has anything to do with B2B at T-Mobile, it rolls up through Mike.
Season 3: Future of Business with Enterprise Executives.
Episode 22 (Bonus): Neville Ray
With 5G, businesses have a massive opportunity to transform the workforce and connect anything to everything. Neville Ray, T-Mobile’s President of Technology, joins Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, to discuss emerging 5G capabilities and the network journey to get there.
Episode 21: Gerri Elliott
As the future of remote work is rapidly transforming, Cisco is changing the way employees attend and participate in virtual meetings. Gerri Elliott, Cisco’s Chief Customer and Partner Officer, joins Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, to discuss new tech for the workforce, digital culture, leadership principles and more.
Episode 20: Carissa Rollins
Technology advancements are changing medical visits for patients and providers. Carissa Rollins, CIO of UnitedHealth Group joins Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, to discuss state-of-the-art technologies in healthcare including the new virtual care platform – NavigateNOW.
Episode 19: Nada Stirratt
5G, AR, and VR have revolutionized how to connect on mobile devices. Nada Stirratt, Facebook's vice president of North America joins Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, to discuss how platforms have enhanced connections, storytelling for small businesses and latest tech innovations, like Ray-Ban Stories.
Episode 18: John Stanton
5G and other technologies are changing the way baseball is played and consumed. Wireless pioneer and owner of the Seattle Mariners, John Stanton chats with Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, about the changes in wireless within the past 20 years, how 5G is up leveling the baseball experience, and, of course, some baseball talk.
Episode 17: Dr. Elizabeth Wako
Healthcare has adopted telehealth and telemedicine modules into their daily routines. Dr. Elizabeth Wako, Chief Executive of Swedish Seattle Hospitals, joins Mike Katz, President of the T-Mobile Business Group, to discuss wins in healthcare, technology, and future of telehealth.
Episode 14: Amy Coleman
Businesses are exploring hybrid work modules and return to work plans for employees. Amy Coleman, CVP of Human Resources & Corporate Functions at Microsoft, joins Mike Katz to discuss the future of hybrid work and how companies can foster stronger workplace cultures in this new normal.
Episode 13: Sri Shivananda
Digital currency is the future of commerce. Sri Shivananda, CTO at PayPal, joins Mike Katz to discuss digital payments, currency, and how 5G will impact and evolve financial technology.
Season 2: Diving Deep with Business Disruptors.
Learn more about how businesses adapt and evolve as they face challenges like never before.
Episode 12 (Bonus): Mike Sievert
T-Mobile CEO, Mike Sievert, sits down with Mike Katz to share his philosophy on risk-taking, how he’s navigated the challenges of merging with Sprint and becoming the new CEO in the middle of a pandemic. To close out the interview, Mike Sievert answers some questions from his Twitter followers.
Episode 11: Bobby Wagner
Six-time pro bowl selection and the star NFL linebacker and captain of the Seattle Seahawks, Bobby Wagner, talks to Mike Katz about how he got involved in business and entrepreneurship as a founding member and partner of Fuse Venture Partners.
Episode 10: Kishen Mangat
5G is a game-changer for businesses. Kishen Mangat, VP at Cisco, joins Mike Katz to discuss the future of 5G and how it’s going to unlock innovations for all types of industries.
Episode 9: Niko Medved
Coach Niko Medved, the Colorado State University men’s basketball team head coach, took on the challenge of rebuilding a culture. Coach Medved shares the attributes he looks for in people to help drive toward certain outcomes, and how he’s helping his players use their voices to effect positive change in their community.
Episode 8: Tony Thurmond
As the second African American California state superintendent and fourth to win statewide office, Tony Thurmond discusses why education is the greatest equalizer, what more needs to be done to bridge the schoolwork gap and digital divide, and how education plays a role in countering racism and bigotry.
Episode 7: Denise Dresser
All it takes is one idea to grow into a billion-dollar business. Denise Dresser, an EVP at Salesforce, was key to contributing to the company’s success. Hear from Denise on what it takes to become an effective business leader and what more needs to be done to foster gender equality in the workplace. Listen on:
Episode 6: CC Sabathia
Former professional baseball pitcher CC Sabathia discusses the intersection between baseball and business, along with how he turned his passion for philanthropy into his own apparel company. Listen on:
Season 1: How Small Business Owners Redefined Their Markets Due to COVID-19 Closures.
As business models shift, see how these leaders redefined their markets and outputs.
Episode 5: Daymond John
Entrepreneurial expert Daymond John talks about how to overcome the unique challenges faced by black-owned businesses. Listen on:
Episode 4: Reuben’s Brews
When the world changed, Reuben's Brews quickly adapted to embrace a more virtual customer, from launching a podcast to creating virtual meeting backgrounds of their breweries. Hear more about how they pivoted in this discussion with founders Adam and Grace Robbings. Listen on:
Episode 3: HomeMD Housecall Services
In a time where virtual healthcare is vital to maintain a healthy community, HomeMD Housecall Services improved their quality of care by shifting entirely to telemedicine. Get the full story with CEO Jim Tougas. Listen on:
Episode 2: TPH Global Solutions
TPH Global Solutions pivoted from making retail displays to helping protect lives. Hear from their president, David Schmidt, on how they shifted their business model rapidly to meet the community’s needs. Listen on:
Episode 1: Canlis
Hear from Mark Canlis, the third-generation owner of the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Canlis, who shares his experience of shifting from a fine-dining destination to a takeout and event-based restaurant. Listen on: