#MillenniumLive: The Future of Sales Development: AI, Automation, and Human Connection with Orum

In this episode of Millennium Live, Colin Specter, SVP of Revenue at Orum, dives into the transformation of sales development. AI and automation are reshaping the way sales teams operate, and Colin explores how these technologies are transforming prospecting, lead management, and overall sales efficiency. Colin shares his insights on the major pain points teams are facing, the specific areas where AI is having the biggest impact, and how AI-powered tools are changing the game in sales tech. Colin defines what new skills sales development reps need to adapt in this AI-driven world and balancing automation with maintaining genuine human connections in a digital-first sales environment.

Tune in for a forward-thinking conversation about the future of sales development, and how AI can empower sales teams to work smarter, not harder. And if you’re in sales tech, this episode is a must-listen!

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About Orum

Orum empowers inside sales teams by automating the most challenging aspects of outbound calling. By leveraging AI, Orum helps detect voicemails, filter out bad numbers, and navigate phone directories, ensuring that reps spend more time in live conversations. The platform allows for calling multiple numbers in parallel and automatically logs dispositions and call outcomes in the CRM. Integrated with Salesforce, Outreach, and SalesLoft, Orum eliminates the need for waiting on voicemails, manual dialing, or scrambling for account research. With Orum, sales reps get the research they need right in front of them and can connect with prospective clients instantly.

To learn more visit: https://www.orum.com/

Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing & PR Officer at Ally Financial Keynotes Our Transformational CMO Assembly on August 5-6 in Austin!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing & PR Officer at Ally Financial, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly on August 5-6 at the The Four Seasons in Austin.

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Andrea Brimmer

Andrea Brimmer is the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer at Ally Financial, where she leads the company’s marketing strategy and brand transformation. Her efforts have been key in driving significant growth and redefining consumer engagement in the financial services industry.

Brimmer joined Ally in 2006 and helped launch the Ally brand in 2009. As CMO since 2015, she has united the brand under the “Do It Right” philosophy, positioning Ally as a customer-first company focused on solving problems that traditional financial institutions often overlook.

Recognized as a leading marketing innovator, her work has earned Ally numerous industry accolades, including recognition on Fast Company’s 2022 “Brands that Matter” list. She’s been named to Forbes’ list of World’s Most Influential CMOs and received multiple honors such as the 2020 Adweek Brand Genius award.

Beyond her marketing work, Andrea is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2022, she launched the first-ever 50/50 pledge to equalize advertising spending on women’s and men’s sports. She has been named to Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports list and serves on various boards, including the Women’s Sports Foundation and Michigan State University’s Advisory Board.

Harnessing the Power of Generative AI: A C-Suite Guide with Nutanix

Contributed by Nutanix

This exclusive report from our partners at Nutanix explores how businesses can strategically implement Generative AI to boost productivity, drive revenue growth, and create business value. It highlights the importance of targeting high-impact use cases such as enhancing security, accelerating content creation, and improving customer experience. For successful deployment, executives must prioritize clear business objectives, data security, and governance. Nutanix supports these initiatives with secure, scalable infrastructure and pre-configured AI models, helping organizations fully leverage the potential of GenAI across both private and public cloud environments.

Download Nutanix’s full report here.

About Nutanix

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively.

For more info, visit nutanix.com/ai.

Conquer Your Data Mess With Universal Data Products eBook with Confluent

Contributed by Confluent

In today’s fast-paced business world, the need for real-time data often clashes with traditional batch processing methods, leading to messy, disconnected systems. To address this, organizations can shift to a “data products” approach, viewing data as reusable, discoverable assets that can be leveraged for a wide range of uses. A data streaming platform is key to this transformation, enabling businesses to create reliable, real-time data products that streamline operations and enhance innovation. This eBook explores how data streaming can help clean up data chaos and drive more efficient, data-driven strategies.

About Confluent

Confluent is the data streaming platform that is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure that sets data in motion. Confluent’s cloud-native offering is the foundational platform for data in motion—designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can meet the new business imperative of delivering rich, digital front-end customer experiences and transitioning to sophisticated, real-time, software-driven back-end operations. To learn more, please visit www.confluent.io.

Noel Kinder, Former CSO at Nike Keynotes Our Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly on April 1-2 at the The Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Noel Kinder, Former CSO at Nike, will keynote our Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly on April 1-2 at The Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami.

About Noel Kinder

Noel Kinder is a seasoned global operations leader with more than two decades of experience in driving business transformation and advancing sustainability initiatives. He is renowned for his leadership in organizational change, navigating crises with purpose, and his hands-on approach to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability.

In his role as Chief Sustainability Officer at Nike, Noel played a pivotal role in accelerating the company’s materials innovation strategy, ensuring alignment with sustainability objectives. His efforts positioned Nike at the forefront of corporate sustainability, fostering collaboration with governments, NGOs, academia, and the media. Noel also led the transformation of labor and environmental practices across Nike’s supply chain, impacting over 550 factories in 42 countries. He was a key external spokesperson for Nike’s sustainability efforts.

Noel has contributed to several advisory boards, including the Collab Fund’s Sustainability Advisory Board, the NYSE Sustainability Advisory Council, and the Global Fashion Summit Steering Committee. In 2024, he joined The Executive Council at o9 Solutions, where he leverages his expertise in global sustainability, supply chain optimization, and government relations to drive impactful change.

Cris Ross, Former CIO at Mayo Clinic Keynotes Our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on May 13-14 at The JW Marriott Arts District in Dallas!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Cris Ross, Former CIO at Mayo Clinic, will keynote our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on May 13-14, 2025 at The JW Marriott Arts District in Dallas.

About Cris Ross

With more than 30 years of experience spanning healthcare, technology, and government, Cris Ross made significant contributions in these fields. At Mayo Clinic, where he worked from 2012, he spearheaded major IT transformations, including creating a unified IT strategy, overseeing the successful implementation of an enterprise-wide electronic health record system, and driving innovative projects in data, analytics, and machine learning. Before his tenure at Mayo Clinic, Cris held senior leadership roles in technology and business at Surescripts, MinuteClinic, and UnitedHealth Group. His career also includes experience as a tech entrepreneur, financial manager, and Congressional aide.

In addition to his role at Mayo Clinic, Cris served as Chairman of the Board for the eHealth Initiative and was a Board member for both the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and Zipnosis, a growing telehealth company. He was a member of the Health IT Standards Committee for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2009 to 2016 and contributed to advisory panels for the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HL7, and the Veterans Administration.

Cris held a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

#MillenniumLive: AI Unveiled: Innovations, Challenges, and Transforming Healthcare with Veda Data

Happy New Year & welcome back to #Millennium Live | Leadership & Discovery Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bob Lindner, Chief Science & Technology Officer at Veda Data, for a deep dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI). Bob shares his insights on what excites him most about AI development, exploring the balance between innovation and responsibility. We’ll discuss the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning, the critical role of data science in AI modeling, and why modeling is essential to delivering impactful results. Bob also reveals his favorite AI use cases—those moments where AI truly outshines traditional methods—and helps demystify a commonly misunderstood tech term for our non-tech listeners. Finally, we’ll look at the future of healthcare data and the challenges it faces, and how Veda is positioned to lead the charge in transforming the industry. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or just curious about the technology shaping our future, this first episode of 2025 is packed with knowledge, thought-provoking discussions, and practical advice for businesses exploring AI solutions.

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About Veda Data

Your data powered by Veda.

What happens when a political entrepreneur and astronomer share the same vision? Innovation.

At Veda, we’re on a mission to accelerate patients’ ability to access the care they need, reduce financial loss in the healthcare system, and create efficiencies that drive healthcare innovation. Our founders are motivated by a belief that the tools to make a better world are being developed right now by talented scientists around the globe, and we can harness those tools to solve the problems impacting people every day.

We empower young and talented researchers to focus their efforts on creating products that lead to better health outcomes and access to care for patients, while encouraging their natural desire to experiment and discover.

Veda was founded by an astronomer and a political entrepreneur, Dr. Bob Lindner and Meghan Gaffney. Bob’s research looked to the stars, using machine learning to uncover how galaxies were formed. Meghan’s career was focused closer to Earth, bringing together constellations of political and community leaders to solve problems in healthcare, energy, and the environment.

Veda remains rooted in our founders’ shared passion for connecting innovation and practical problem-solving. Today, over 93 million people rely on Veda’s tools to power the healthcare industry.

To learn more visit: https://vedadata.com/

Eileen Vidrine, Former Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Department of the Air Force Keynotes Our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on March 11-12 at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Eileen Vidrine, Former Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Department of the Air Force will keynote our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on March 11-12 at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin.

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Eileen Vidrine

Eileen Vidrine is a distinguished national security executive, U.S. Army veteran, and former Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Department of the Air Force. With over 35 years of experience, she has led groundbreaking initiatives in defense, intelligence, and air and space sectors.

As a visionary leader within the Federal Senior Executive Service, Eileen was appointed as the first strategic advisor for data to the Federal Chief Information Officer, where she pioneered data and emerging technology strategies across the government. Throughout her career, she has been a catalyst for innovation, establishing programs that strengthen workforce capabilities, promote best practices in data management and AI, and drive transformative change.

Eileen is known for her ability to challenge outdated processes, build high-performance teams, and foster collaborative environments that encourage individual growth, inspire confidence, and enhance professional development. She remains dedicated to mentoring the next generation of data and AI leaders.

Her expertise and contributions to the AI and data communities have earned her numerous accolades, including being named to the AIM AI 100 Visionary Leaders list, receiving CDO Magazine’s Executive of the Year (2023), and being honored with the DataIQ Lifetime Achievement Award (2024).

Eileen holds a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and has participated in executive leadership programs at the Harvard Kennedy School. She also serves on the Blackhat AI Security Council and as an advisory board member for the Mark Cuban AI Foundation.

Millennium’s European Debut Is A Smashing Success – Looking Ahead To Expanded 2025 International Portfolio

NEW YORK – December 18, 2024 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers were thrilled to launch their inaugural three European Assemblies in Barcelona for their C-Suite Members in 2024. To say that they were each a huge success would be an understatement. Their dedicated UK-based team executed each program seamlessly which received rave reviews from members and partners alike.

“The response after the events, particularly on LinkedIn has been amazing to see! We’re filling a void in the market when it comes to top-quality C-Level events that generate tremendous value for both our members and technology vendors. I’m grateful that we have been able to grow a strong European membership rapidly and I can’t wait to build on that momentum in 2025.” – Joe Martin, Vice President, The Millennium Alliance

Millennium will now focus on expanding its portfolio of European Assemblies in 2025 to keep up with the increasingly high demand for these exciting new offerings. The upcoming programs scheduled for next year will include:

Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London May 20-21, 2025
Enterprise AI Maturity Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London May 20-21, 2025
Transformational CISO Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, May 20-21, 2025
Enterprise AI Security Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, May 20-21, 2025
Transformational CMO Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 11-12, 2025
Transformational B2B CMO Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 11-12, 2025
Enterprise AI Marketing Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 11-12, 2025
Enterprise AI Marketing Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 11-12, 2025
Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 24-25, 2025
Enterprise Sustainability & Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 24-25, 2025
Enterprise AI Supply Chain Transformation Assembly Europe: The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, June 24-25, 2025
Transformational CMO Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 7-8, 2025
Transformational B2B CMO Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 7-8, 2025
Enterprise AI Marketing Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 7-8, 2025
Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 21-22, 2025
Enterprise Sustainability & Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 21-22, 2025
Enterprise AI Supply Chain Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, October 21-22, 2025
Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, November 4-5, 2025
Enterprise AI Maturity Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, November 4-5, 2025
Transformational CISO Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, November 4-5, 2025
Enterprise AI Security Transformation Assembly Europe: The Marriott Hotel City West, Munich, November 4-5, 2025

To learn more about Millennium’s entire Assemblies schedule, including its expanded portfolio of European programs, check out its packed calendar of assemblies and digital transformation online community.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and was previously featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in addition to being included once again for the year 2024. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan and has European operations in Central City London.

Eileen Mahoney, Former EVP/CIO at PVH Corp. (Calvin Klein & Tommy Hilfiger) Keynotes Our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on June 11-12, 2025 at The Omni in Charlotte!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Eileen Mahoney, Former EVP/CIO at PVH Corp. (Calvin Klein & Tommy Hilfiger) will keynote our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly on June 11-12, 2025 at The Omni in Charlotte.

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Eileen Mahoney

Eileen is a seasoned global technology executive with over 30 years of experience in driving digital transformation, business strategy, and operational excellence across the Fashion Apparel, Retail, and Education sectors. A transformational leader, she specializes in disruptive technologies such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, process automation, and agile operations.

Eileen recently retired as Executive Vice President and Global CIO at PVH Corp., a $10B Fortune 500 apparel company. In this role, she led a team of 700+, managed a $1B technology budget, and played a key role in M&A, digital innovation, and strategy development. She also founded PVH’s UPWARD Business Resource Group, promoting the advancement of women across the company.

Previously, Eileen served as CIO at Edison Learning, where she led technology transformation in education, including the development of platforms for smart classrooms and self-paced learning. Early in her career, she held roles at Macy’s, focusing on software development and IT solutions.

Eileen is a member of several prestigious advisory boards, including Salesforce’s CIO Advisory Board and SAP’s Retail Fashion Council. She was named CIO of the Year in 2019 and inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame in 2020. Eileen holds a BBA from Pace University.