logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2018
53m 9s

Recode Decode: BlackBerry CEO John Chen

The Verge
About this episode
BlackBerry CEO John Chen talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher about how the once-pioneering mobile phone company has happily pivoted into a new business model, focusing on enterprise security and embedded technology for connected cars. Chen says “somebody should make” a new version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, explaining that there’s still a sizable audience of ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
The man who fought napster is now fighting AI
I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA instantly became the big villain because it was suing kids for downloading music. That was when I decided to go be a copyright lawyer, which set the rest of my career in motion — and Mitch Glazier was in the background as a young la ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 7
AI broke the cybersecurity world. Now what?
I’ve always enjoyed talking to security expert Alex Stamos because he’s so direct — and he doesn't mince words about how the multibillion dollar cybersecurity industry as we’ve known it is all but doomed thanks to the unrelenting, AI-boosted waves of hacks, breaches, and attacks. ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 5
The hidden supply chain costs of the AI boom
My guest today is Willy Shih, an economist, a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, and the author of the upcoming book, Where Does My Stuff Come From? The Powerful Economics Behind Global Supply Chains. Willy’s new book is all about the economics underlyin ... Show More
49m 28s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2021
Digital Acceleration Success
tail spinning
26m 49s
Jul 2022
BlackBerry on cybersecurity, gaming news and green startups
Jess Kelly is joined by Keiron Holyome, VP UK, Ireland and Middle East for BlackBerry Cybersecurity to discuss the reality of cyber threats facing individuals and businesses. John Reilly of TheEffect.net is in for the monthly gaming news. Karen Hennessy, CEO, Real Leaf Farm expla ... Show More
48m 40s
Aug 2024
The 'New' Motorola Solutions Is Taking On the Critical Need for Safety
Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown discusses the company's shift to technology for public safety and emergency communications. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 
19m 43s
Sep 2025
NT + OP = EOP (New Tech + Old Processes = Expensive Old Processes)
Digital transformation is table stakes. So, what's next? Join host Chip Kleinheksel in conversation with SAP's Jan Gilg and Deloitte's Vadhi Narasimhamurti to explore how smart executives are building businesses that don't just adapt to change, they capitalize on it. From autonom ... Show More
36m 28s
Mar 2017
Renault-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn
Global auto executive Carlos Ghosn -- the man who turned around Nissan and Renault -- talks about the future of autonomous vehicles and opens up about being a CEO in the era of President Trump, saying auto companies "will adapt to whatever follows." Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN ... Show More
36m 16s
Sep 2024
Up Close with Our CEO
What are today’s big business challenges and why is it a great time to be a CEO? Christoph Schweizer talks about what he has learned in his three years at the helm.    Hear Christoph’s insights on how CEOs navigate difficult decisions, including his own "moment of truth" when he ... Show More
19m 30s
May 2024
How Executives Can Turn CEO Concerns Into Opportunity
<p dir="ltr">As CEOs work to meet the dual challenges of growing the business while responding to evolving markets, they are calling on the executive leaders underneath them for support and innovation.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a keynote originally delivered at Gartner Supply Chain Sym ... Show More
30m 34s
Mar 2024
Driving Impact Through Technology: A Conversation with Lenovo's Gerald Youngblood
On this week's episode, Jenny Rooney from Adweek sat down with Gerald Youngblood, CMO of Lenovo North America, to explore the company's journey of transformation and the evolving role of marketing in the tech industry. During the conversation, Youngblood shares his journey in the ... Show More
24m 38s