The Great Indoors

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Daniel Hernandez Ortega, Group SVP of Devices and Consumer IoT at Telefónica Group. They discuss Daniel’s role at Telefónica, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world with almost 350 million customers in 13 countries. Daniel explains why the transition to remote work has been so seamless for Spain, and how the country’s infrastructure was able to cope with the changes so effectively. Matt also asks Daniel which emerging technologies he and the Telefónica team are exploring, and from an IoT perspective, what they’re hoping to bring forward into the new industrial revolution. Finally, they discuss corporate social responsibility, and some of Telefónica’s community projects Daniel has been involved with lately.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt is joined by marketing expert, strategist and 12-time author David Meerman Scott. They discuss David’s most recent book, “Fanocracy: Turning Fans Into Customers and Customers Into Fans,” which explores how some companies are building devoted fanbases. During the episode, Matt and David discuss concepts from the book including the idea that being part of a tribe is rooted in our DNA as a survival tactic, and the idea of proximity in neuroscience, which posits that the closer you are to another person, the stronger the shared emotion. David shares his perspective on launching the book just two months before the world went into lockdown in 2020, the changing landscape of digital marketing and social media as a polarizing force.  To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

In the season finale The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Liliana Schwartz-Brunner, Amdocs Divisional President for North American Operators, and by the phenomenal Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business. Verizon is one of the biggest telecommunications companies on the planet and are also notably one of the key leaders in the race to 5G. Tami has been with Verizon for decades, holding roles such as CMO and Group President before advancing to become CEO of Verizon Business. She has played a crucial role in many of Verizon’s initiatives and today leads a team of nearly 30,000 employees spread over six countries around the world.  Tami is an advocate for equality, inclusion and accessibility and has dedicated her career to finding new ways technology can improve the ways we live, learn, work and play. On today’s episode, Matt, Liliana and Tami discuss Tami’s impressive career journey, what makes Verizon special; her advice for young women; the race to 5G; and the future of technology.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Sandeep Mall. Among other things, Sandeep is a fitness guru, social media influencer, and an avid and accomplished wildlife photographer. After a near fatal car accident influenced him to change his life for the better, Sandeep has lived his life inspired not only to see change but to be change. He began actively pursuing his passions and forgotten interests, much like many people have been doing during over the past year. On this episode, Sandeep and Matt discuss how people are using their interests to cope with lockdown (like baking sourdough bread!), how society in India has been coping with the pandemic, how technology has helped them through it, and the social efforts to normalize things and promote mental health through COVID-19.To learn more about Sandeep visit his website: https://sandeepmall.com/To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Chardelle Moore, a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, speaker and visionary. Chardelle left her job as a television anchor and producer at WBFF Fox 45 in Baltimore to launch her own company, Motivational Moore where she leads her own production ventures in music, film, TV, and all sorts of digital media. Matt and Chardelle discuss: Chardelle’s greatest inspirations (her parents— but also herself!); finding peace through her “soul fuel”; motivation and balance as we navigate the pandemic; and how to find the joy in your journey.  Learn more about Chardelle here: https://www.chardellemoore.com/  To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Ivan Donn. Ivan is a pioneer and a legend in the telecommunications industry in the U.K. He made the inaugural sale adding subscriber #1 to a U.K. cell network in 1985.  On today’s episode, Matt and Ivan discuss his monumental history with Vodafone, their international rise, the transformation of the telecommunications landscape over the past decade, and how Vodafone in a short matter of time became one of the most recognizable brands on the planet.  To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Mary Deacon. Mary has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the philanthropic sector, achieving countless accolades and even being appointed to the order of Canada. Since its inception in 2010, she has been the chair of the Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative, which works to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness and has seen staggering success. To date, Bell Let’s Talk has committed an incredible 121 million dollars to Canadian mental health. On today’s episode, they discuss the origins, pillars and future of Bell Let’s Talk; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our collective mental health; and what individuals, corporations and policy makers can be doing to further address the issues surrounding mental illness.  Learn more about Bell Let’s Talk here: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/  To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by iconic actor, writer and producer Rainn Wilson and Amdocs CMO Gil Rosen. Rainn is best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, but he is also an accomplished author and producer having recently produced the documentary “An Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change”. On this episode, Matt, Gil and Rainn discuss how Dwight would have fared working from home, the nutritional benefits of beets, the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rainn’s latest creative endeavours. Learn more about “An Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change” here: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/an-idiots-guide-to-climate-change-video-2/ To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by Mark Notton of Samsung Electronics. Mark is leader of Samsung’s mobile and commercial product operations in Europe and has appeared on stages across the world to introduce new devices, demo new technology and bring innovative advances to light. Mark and Matt discuss the innovation Samsung has brought to the market throughout the pandemic; the benefits of things like Samsung Health in prioritizing our health at home; how artificial intelligence and 5G are driving innovation in the space; and generally, how Samsung and other tech companies have adapted their products and features to meet the changing needs of consumers at home. To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is joined by 16 year old Maya Sharma, a student from Washington State and author of Paving: Conversations With Incredible Women Who Are Shaping Our World. The book is based on Maya’s inspiring interviews with female leaders from around the world and how they are paving the way for a future generation of women leaders. Matt and Maya discuss Maya’s experience interviewing monumental leaders and writing the book; what the future holds for the leaders of tomorrow; the biggest problems facing Maya’s generation today; and what we can be doing to drive progress forward.To learn more about The Great Indoors, visit https://www.amdocs.com/TheGreatIndoorsThis episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.