From Hollywood to High-Tech: Marco Rota’s, VP Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, Blueprint for Cultural Transformation {Replay}

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Marco Rota discusses his journey from Hollywood to high-tech and the importance of cultural transformation in business.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Making Data Simple, where we explore how data-driven strategies ignite innovation and transform businesses. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Marco Rota, VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, whose incredible journey spans from the glitz of Hollywood to leading-edge telecommunications. Tune in as Marco reveals how embracing a vibrant culture, drawing on lessons from the entertainment industry, and championing new technologies can...

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Host: Making Data Simple

Guest: Marco Rota

Topics covered

• cultural transformation
• data-driven strategies
• innovation
• telecommunications
• entertainment industry

Keywords

• Marco Rota
• Lumen Technologies
• cultural transformation
• data-driven strategies
• innovation
• telecommunications

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Organizations: Lumen Technologies

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