Uncovering Data Bias, Food Trust Innovation & Tech Reporting | DisrupTV Episode 178

In DisrupTV Episode 178, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar welcome three insightful thought leaders:

  • Caroline Criado Perez, acclaimed author of Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
  • Raj Rao, General Manager at IBM Food Trust, spearheading innovation in blockchain-enabled food traceability
  • Ron Miller, seasoned Enterprise Reporter at TechCrunch, covering the intersection of enterprise tech and digital disruption 

The episode uncovers how gender bias pervades data, how blockchain transforms food safety, and how reporting brings clarity to complex enterprise technology trends.

Key Takeaways

1. Exposing Data Bias – Caroline Criado Perez

  • Gender bias in data design leads to unequal outcomes—healthcare, transportation, and urban planning often omit female-centered data.
  • Advocating for inclusive data practices is essential for equitable innovation and safer, more effective systems.

2. Trust in the Food Supply Chain – Raj Rao

  • Blockchain technologies in IBM Food Trust boost transparency, traceability, and consumer trust in food sourcing.
  • Such systems empower stakeholders—from farmers to supermarkets—to validate product origins and safety in real-time.

3. Demystifying Enterprise Tech – Ron Miller

  • Clear, contextual tech reporting helps leaders separate hype from reality—guiding informed decision-making in fast-evolving digital landscapes.
  • Journalistic insight plays a critical role in translating enterprise innovation into practical business strategies.

Final Thoughts

Episode 178 highlights one core truth: data, trust, and clarity are essential in shaping equitable and resilient enterprises. Inclusive design (as advocated by Criado Perez) ensures innovation serves everyone. Transparency in supply chains (via Rao’s work at IBM Food Trust) builds consumer confidence. And thoughtful reporting (through Miller’s lens at TechCrunch) equips organizations to act with intention in an increasingly complex tech ecosystem.

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Business Research Themes

Data to Decisions, Digital Safety, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, Tech Optimization

Roles

Chief Data Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Technology Officer