In The Press
Christian Hammer, Former Intrapreneur at Nike, Launches Vala AI To Help Companies Manage Their Technology Debt
PODCASTS
What happens when a technologist, artist, and optimist walks into an AI podcast? You get Christian Hammer, CEO of Ngentix, a longtime tech leader, and a humanist dropping wisdom on the balance between automation and authenticity. In this episode, Christian and Mike Montague talk about how businesses can actually trust automation, what makes AI systems reliable, and why most marketing automation tools still fall short. Spoiler: it’s not about more tools; it’s about smarter context and better design.
Breakthrough Innovations
“Software is dead. If I can recreate your product in two days with no engineers… it’s not a defensible business anymore.”
That quote from our guest Christian Hammer, founder of Harte.io and former head of Nike‘s digital innovation lab, sets the tone for one of our most urgent Breakthrough Innovation episodes yet.
Christian has helped billion-dollar brands and fast-moving startups alike rethink how they structure, build, and scale.
Run:AI
AI Spotlight
It’s the first episode of the new series of The AI Spotlight!
For episode 1 of Season 2 we’re joined by Christian Hammer, Founder at Vala AI Inc. who gives his take on the industry right now and shares about his personal tech journey
Disrupt & Innovate
Eliminating Tech Debt to Empower Business
Lisa Levy sits down for an inspiring chat with tech trailblazer Christian Hammer. From early entrepreneurial pursuits to leading iconic companies, Christian’s career has been a tapestry of innovation and resilience. Tune in to hear his story and learn how Vala AI is using natural language processing to eliminate tech debt and empower businesses.
Venture All Stars
Seattle AI Investor Summit with Tim Reha
Interview: Tim Reha with Christian Hammer, CEO & Founder, Vala AI Inc. at Seattle AI Investor Summit and Startup Showcase by Technology Alliance.
The CTO Show
AI’s Role in Eradicating Tech Debt and Shaping the Future.
Christian Hammer, the innovative mind behind Vala-AI, peels back the layers of technical debt and exposes the transformative role AI plays in reshaping software management. Christian’s journey from childhood programmer to tech CEO is not just inspiring—it’s a roadmap for how we handle the increasingly complex digital landscape. Our discussion ranges from the untangling of legacy systems that anchor major sectors like banking to the ways AI can streamline and simplify the often convoluted tasks facing today’s professionals.
Badasses in Tech
Building Bridges and Making Connections
With a career that boasts influential positions at global giants like Nike, AppNexus, Maersk, and Wayfair, Christian has not only spearheaded digital transformations but also played a pivotal role in pioneering Direct-to-Consumer businesses. He shares his remarkable journey with listeners, exploring the pivotal skills and mindset shifts he underwent to transition from an engineer to a leader, founder, and executive.
Entrepreneur’s Enigma
Christian Hammer from Working Corporate at Some Big Name Companies to Entrepreneurship
Lifelong Artist (www.c-hammer.com) serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and technology executive with a career spanning 30 years including leading digital transformations and the creation of Direct to Consumer businesses; with influential roles at Nike, AppNexus and Wayfair. Notably today I am the Chief Executive Officer for Vala-AI
Everyday AI
Future Careers and How to Prepare
What do future careers look like in the age of enterprise AI? What jobs will still be around and what new job will come out it? Will robots become our coworkers or managers? Christian Hammer, Founder and CEO of Vala AI Inc., joins us to discuss the future of careers in the enterprise space and what role AI will play.
Digital Journey with Kaylee Johnson
Tech Talk: AI, Advertising, and the Human Touch
in today’s episode, we’re chatting with Christian Hammer, a true artist at heart and a tech guru by trade. Christian’s journey has taken him from the beginning stages of e-commerce with Nike to the CEO of Vala AI, where he’s witnessed firsthand the impact of AI.
Let’s Talk Supply Chain
Brian Glick Takes Over LogTech Live
Brian Glick and guest Christian Hammer, Chief Technology Officer of TradeLens, as these two leaders walk you through: 💡 Crossing the chasm with a solution in a competitive and skeptical market ⛓ Whether having big names behind an endeavor is a blessing or a curse (or both) 📈 TradeLens’ ultimate ambitions 🚪 How Christian’s past experience informed his role at TradeLens
The Sparking Entrepreneur
Subrat Sahoo: “Your journey as the CEO of Harte and your visionary leadership across companies like Wayfair, Nike, Appnexus, and Maersk made this conversation incredibly powerful. From reimagining the future of work to exploring the transformative impact of AI, your insights were both inspiring and thought-provoking. Thank you for bringing your bold perspective and energy to the show!”