We’re proud to share that Perficient’s What If? So What? podcast has been named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the Technology Podcast category at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards®. These awards are among the world’s top honors for business achievement, celebrating innovation, impact, and excellence across industries. Winners were selected by more than […]
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Perficient Included in the IDC Market Glance for Digital Business Professional Services, 3Q25
Perficient is proud to be included in the IDC Market Glance: Digital Business Professional Services, 3Q25, (Doc # US52789825, July 2025)”. This marks our fourth consecutive year of inclusion. In the report, Perficient is included in the Technology Transformation Dominant category, where IDC defines participants as: “organizations [that] offer technology consulting advice and services as their […]
Susan Etlinger, AI Analyst and Industry Watcher on Building Trust
Balancing AI Strategy With Human Wisdom “AI-first” has become a buzzword in executive conversations, but what does it really mean? Is it about using artificial intelligence at every turn, or applying it with intention and purpose? For analyst and researcher Susan Etlinger, it’s clearly the latter. On the latest episode of “What If? So What?”, […]
Wired’s Kevin Kelly on Technology, AI, and the Power of Learning
From Exploration to Integration When the co-founder and “Senior Maverick” at Wired magazine, Kevin Kelly, speaks, you listen. In our latest episode of What If? So What? Jim Hertzfeld sits down with Kevin Kelly, the Co-Founder of Wired magazine and one of the most respected observers of the digital age. Their conversation spans AI, organizational […]
An Interview with “Tech Humanist” Kate O’Neill
What if Tech Could Be More Human? In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim talks with Kate O’Neill about making human-friendly tech decisions. In a world that’s moving faster than ever, how can leaders make technology decisions that benefit both the business and the humans they serve? That’s the question Kate O’Neill, tech […]
[Podcast] What If MarTech Isn’t Just for Marketers? An Interview With HubSpot’s Scott Brinker
In this episode of What If? So What?, Jim talks with Scott Brinker, VP of Platform Ecosystems at HubSpot and editor of the pioneering blog chiefmartec.com, about the evolving world of marketing technology (MarTech) and how marketers can stay ahead. The Rapid Evolution of MarTech MarTech is constantly evolving, blurring boundaries as new tools and […]
[Podcast] What if Your Assembly Line Was Replaced by Lines of Code? An interview with Kevin Espinosa
In our latest “What If? So What? episode, we sit down with Kevin Espinosa, a seasoned digital strategist with a rich background in the industry, to look at how technology is impacting the manufacturing industry. Kevin’s journey from an electrical engineer to a digital marketing expert provides a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of […]
[Podcast]What If Semiconductors Were Gone for Just One Day? An Interview with Carolyn Henry of Intel
In our latest episode of “What If? So What?”, we dive deep into the world of semiconductors and the cutting-edge innovations being made at Intel. Host Jim Hertzfeld sits down with Carolyn Henry, vice president and general manager of America’s regional marketing at Intel, to explore the indispensable role of semiconductors in our daily lives. […]
[Podcast] What if You Didn’t Need People To Make Your Technology Work?
In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim talks with Bradie Speller who shares insights from his extensive career, tracing the arc of technological evolution from the dawn of personal computing to today’s high-tech environments. Bradie discusses his early experiences at Mars Group in the 1980s, where he first encountered the transformative power of […]
[Podcast] What If Intuition Built Your Website? An Interview With Neelima Sharma
In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim talks with Neelima Sharma, SVP of ecommerce, digital, and technology at Lowe’s about the challenges and successes of transforming the retail industry through digital innovation. Neelima highlights the importance of teamwork, trust, and a customer-centric approach in driving the company’s growth and also emphasizes the significance […]
[Podcast] What If Your Twin Was Living In Your Computer? An Interview With Claus Torp Jensen
In the latest episode of “What If, So What?” we are joined by Claus Torp Jensen, a pioneer in the realm of digital transformation. Claus, who has extensive experience in roles including chief architect and chief digital officer at companies like IBM and CVS, shares invaluable insights into the evolving technologies of ambient computing and […]
[Podcast] The Rundown: 5 Technologies You Didn’t Know You Needed
In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, staying ahead of the curve is not just important— it’s essential. In the latest episode of our “What If, So What?” podcast we dive deep into the tech trends reshaping industries in 2024. Join our host, Jim Hertzfeld, as he sits down with Mike Kosiek, a […]