MN Tech Mag | Spring/Summer 2021

What’s Inside

ISSUE 3 Spring|Summer 2021

5 UPCOMING EVENTS

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We compiled a collection of the best virtual, hybrid, and in-person events on the horizon this summer. 6 TRENDING TECHNOLOGY From Bytes to Bites As one of the world’s largest agriculture and food companies, Cargill’s technology team is taking bold steps to transform and digitize food supply chains. 9 BY THE NUMBERS Companies across the country are analyzing their return-to-work strategy. We delve into the numbers behind remote work – and how employers and employees really feel about it. 16 THE INNOVATORS Not Your Grandma’s Hearing Aid Dave Fabry, Starkey’s Chief Innovation Officer, shares how the company is changing the hearing aid game, one innovation at a time. 19 THE TOP 12 An assortment of apps that can increase your productivity, improve your wellbeing, and keep you endlessly entertained. 20 FIGHTING THE GIANT Big Tech is coming for your talent. Concord’s Chief Technology Officer, Ivaylo Guenov, shares how to protect your investment in people. 24 TITANS OF TECHNOLOGY Get a glimpse into the playbook of some of Minnesota’s top technology leaders as they share their most significant challenges and priorities this year.

RETAINING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE The pandemic erased five years of diversity, equity, and inclusion progress for women in the workplace, but Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., and Rick King share how to remedy the situation.

32 RELEVANT HEALTH ROUNDTABLE Q+A: Chris Goggin As the Chief Operating & Technology Officer for CareCentrix, Chris focuses on creating a patient experience that emphasizes the whole person. 34 RELEVANT HEALTH ROUNDTABLE How to Bring Healthcare to the Consumer

Enjoy insights from our latest panel featuring experts from Prospero Health, Bright Health, and Children’s Minnesota. 38 PHILANTHROPY RULES! A Legal Revolution in Minnesota In Minneapolis, All Square is building a Prison-to-Law Pipeline to ensure incarcerated scholars have access to a law degree. 43 QUIPS & QUOTES All the local love! Minnesotans share their favorite small businesses to support, from restaurants to retail.

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