Emphasizing Mindset and Collaboration for AI in Manufacturing

Today’s guest is Emily Nguyen, Head of Industrials at Palantir Technologies. Emily joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how Project Warp Speed is helping manufacturing leaders scale AI rapidly and effectively. She breaks down the key values driving successful AI adoption — including mission focus, first-principles thinking, and urgency — and shares real-world examples of AI applications in manufacturing, such as visual inspection and predictive maintenance. Emily recommends starting small with AI projects, meeting users where they are, and integrating with existing systems. She also explores the future of industrial collaboration, highlighting efforts to preserve tribal knowledge and enhance supply chain connectivity to improve national readiness. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business’ podcast! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!