The AI in Business Podcast

How Cloud Computing and AI are Shaping Life Sciences - with Pranav Joshi of Merck

AI Governance and Strategy for Long-Term Impact - with Steven Eliuk of IBM

In this episode of "The AI in Business Podcast," the hosts delve into the major challenges companies encounter when trying to scale AI initiatives beyond their initial pilot projects. They start by pinpointing a critical barrier: insufficient due diligence. It's essential for organizations to thoroughly assess their da...

AI Futures: How to Govern AGI - with Virginia Dignum of the AI Policy Lab

In this podcast, Daniel Faggella speaks with Virginia Dignum about artificial intelligence governance. Dignum challenges the idea of fixating on the potential dangers of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), urging instead that we focus on the real, immediate effects of current AI technologies on society. She highligh...

ROI for Manufacturing Procurement AI in Business Intelligence - with Sambit Dutta of Nestlé

In this podcast episode, the conversation explores the changing landscape of procurement and supply chain management in the food and beverage sector, especially in light of digital transformation. The discussion shifts away from traditional metrics like cost, time, and quality, toward a focus on resilience, agility, an...

Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles in Healthcare Innovation - with Meghna Mittal of Anthem

This podcast episode dives into the challenges of digital transformation in healthcare. It highlights key obstacles such as strict data privacy regulations (like HIPAA), interoperability issues between old and new systems, and resistance to embracing new technologies. While AI and automation can streamline administrati...

AI’s Role in Fraud and Credit Risk - with Shrimanth Adla of Comcast

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the challenges of credit risk in traditional industries like telecommunications, drawing a comparison with fraud risk. The major distinction between the two lies in intent: while fraud involves intentional deception, credit risk often stems from unexpected financial difficulti...

AI for Personalizing Sports Event Experiences for Broadcast and Digital - with Scott Gutterman of the PGA Tour

This interview podcast features Matthew DeMello, Senior Editor at Emerge Technology Research, interviewing Scott Gutterman, Senior Vice President of Digital and Broadcast Technologies at the PGA Tour. The discussion centers on the unique logistical challenges of providing golf commentary compared to other sports, due ...

AI Futures: AGI That Saves Room for Us - with Nick Bostrom of Oxford University

Preparing the Life Sciences Workforce for Agentic Systems - with Chloë Domergue of Deloitte

The AI and Business Podcast explores the swift changes AI, especially generative and agentic AI, is bringing to the life sciences industry. A major concern is the disconnect between what executives expect from AI transformation and how ready their teams actually are. The conversation highlights the importance of a huma...

Leveraging AI for Better Insurance Outcomes From Risk Management to Customer Care - with Mark McLaughlin of IBM

In this podcast episode, the transformative impact of AI on the insurance industry takes center stage. Mark McLaughlin, IBM's Director of Insurance, discusses how the industry is shifting from reactive claim handling to proactive risk management with the help of AI. He highlights three main applications: personalized c...

Driving Software Development Efficiencies in Analytics - with Yigal Edery of Sisense

Northwestern Mutual’s Cloud Adoption Journey - with Ahmed Azam of Northwestern Mutual

Digitalization of Procurement and Supply Chain Functions in Life Sciences - with Vickram Srivastava of SUN Pharmaceuticals

In this podcast episode, the conversation centers on the evolving challenges and opportunities in pharmaceutical supply chain management. Vikram Sivastava, who leads North American supply chain operations at Sun Pharma, sheds light on how the global supply chain has become more complex in the aftermath of COVID-19. He ...

Navigating the New Retail and eCommerce Fraud and Risk Arms Race - with Venkatesh Palani of eBay

Solving Healthcare Challenges with AI Infrastructure - with Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA

In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting AI in healthcare, especially concerning the necessary infrastructure. The healthcare sector is overwhelmed by an influx of data, particularly in medical imaging, which calls for a hybrid strategy that blends on-premis...

Lessons from Microsoft’s Responsible AI Journey - with Dean Carignan of Microsoft

In this podcast episode, Dean Carignan discusses Microsoft's journey toward responsible AI, highlighting six core principles that guide their AI initiatives: fairness, reliability and safety, inclusiveness, privacy and security, accountability, and transparency. Carignan addresses the socio-technical risks posed by AI ...

Audit’s Evolving Role in Business Intelligence for Heavy Industry - with Eric Wilson of Gulfport

Procurement Data for Business Intelligence in Life Sciences - with Jennifer Sieber of Gilead Sciences

Digitalization of Procurement and Supply Chain Functions in F&B Spaces – with Saurin Patel of Symrise AG

Privacy, Security, and the Future of Trusted Data – with Mark Surman, President of Mozilla Foundation

In this episode of the podcast, Daniel Faggella and Mark Surman delve into the changing landscape of privacy, security, and data governance in our world shaped by generative AI. They explore how the focus has shifted from simple data protection to more complex issues like data source credibility, building customer trus...