MN Tech Mag | Spring/Summer 2022

Inside ISSUE 5 | SPRING/SUMMER 2022 What’s

6 TRENDING TECHNOLOGY Relentless Incrementalism Do we overvalue transformation? Baker Tilly CIO Allen Smith believes so. Learn why it matters to focus on both big and small initiatives.

28 THE STATE OF CYBERSECURITY

Three leading cybersecurity experts weigh in on the challenges and trends shaping the security landscape today.

9 BY THE NUMBERS The corporate quest for greater

32 RELEVANT HEALTH ROUNDTABLE Q+A: Carissa Ellingson

productivity never ends. We dive into the numbers behind today’s workforce.

As a Client Executive at Headspace Health, Carissa Ellingson knows the importance of focusing on virtual and digital innovation within the healthcare space.

16 MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE WITH DATA Tom Wilkins, CEO of Evolytics, reveals the secret to success for this powerhouse organization driving analytics strategies for leading brands across the nation. 18 THE TOP 12 What better way to usher in the summer than with a frosty treat? We curated a list of the top ice cream spots in Minnesota that you can’t miss. 20 THE REAL REASON PEOPLE QUIT Retaining and finding resources doesn’t need to be a challenge. Stu Nutting, Co-founder of Concord, reveals the truth behind why people quit. 24 TAKING THE NEXT STEPS IN DATA & DISCOVERY Laura Ellis, Co-founder of Data Mishaps Night, reveals how perspectives around data are shifting from what we can do to what we should do.

34 TOP TECH 2022 Our first annual list of Top Tech showcases the seven technologies worth your time - and investment - in 2022.

36 THE MINDSET OF AN AGILE LEADER Laura Woodward, CEO of the Disruptive Element, shares three mindset tips to help leaders implement an Agile methodology within their teams.

People-Powered Workforce 10 Hilary Marden-Resnik, CEO of UCare, emphasizes communication and connection to sustain a people-focused work culture.

38 PHILANTHROPY RULES! The Magic of Caring

Orphaned Starfish Foundation is breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty for children around the globe through the use of technology.

43 QUIPS & QUOTES Whether you’re heading up north for a long weekend or trekking across the country, you shared the snacks that power your trip.

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