# Making Complex Tech Easily Digestible for the Public with Matt Hurst

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Podcast: [GRC PR 360](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grc-pr-360-784039)
Published: 2026-06-03T09:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

Matt Hurst is the Head of Global Corporate Communications at Quest Software. He’s a data-driven, results-oriented tech and AI communications professional who’s been described as "a triple threat" for leading work across external, internal, and executive communications. On this episode, Matt shares insights on communicating complex tech and AI concepts to the public and internal teams, his unique journey from sports writing to tech PR, and his appearance on "Wheel of Fortune." Key Takeaways: - Communicating complex tech and AI ideas - What it's like to be on "Wheel of Fortune" - Lessons learned at Amazon Episode Timeline: 1:25Matt's appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" 3:35How do you get on "Wheel of Fortune"? 5:40 What are the buzzers like? 7:00What's happening these days at Quest Software? 9:20The ramp-up in learning about AI 11:20How does Matt stay on top of developments in tech? 13:00 The joy of cooking 13:45How to make complex tech ideas digestible for the general public? 16:16Sports writing is more complex than it looks 19:15What were the biggest lessons Matt learned at Amazon/AWS 23:30The importance of being a humble learner 24:45Matt's thought leadership philosophy This episode’s guest: • Quest's website • Quest on LinkedIn Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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