Season 2 Episode 4 - Harvey Smith - Adapting to a Gig Economy and What That Means for B.I.

Episode Summary

Welcome to Limitless B.I., a show that interviews real world, innovative business leaders who strive to see beyond the data to produce tangible results in their organizations using business intelligence.

In this episode, expert in business intelligence and VP of Technology for Holman Strategic Ventures, Harvey Smith joins the show to discuss his background in information technology and B.I. Specifically, Harvey speaks to the work he does in the development of disruptive technologies that impact the automotive industry. Harvey shares his opinions on predictive and A.I. solutions as well as the enormous impact Covid-19 has had on his industry.

Highlights

00:37 – Introducing today’s guest, Harvey Smith, who speaks to his background in information technology and business intelligence

05:38 – Harvey expounds on the work he’s done at Holman Strategic Ventures, including their latest app, LYNKD and their shared vehicle subscription concept, Flexdrive

17:24 – Harvey speaks to the resounding impact that Covid-19 has had on his organization and their clients’ businesses

21:13 – Harvey’s thoughts on how the shift towards a gig economy is impacting business intelligence

24:37 – The work Harvey has done with predictive and artificial intelligence (A.I.) solutions

30:01 – The process of hiring talented developers, programmers and other subject matter experts

32:48 – Harvey speculates on what the future of B.I. applications will look like