The Lean AI Podcast presented by Eric Ries

Leveraging AI for Transformative Results with Chris Withers

Aug 8, 2024

34:47

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Chris Withers, a seasoned leader known for his transformative roles in data and AI at BT Group, EY, and IBM.

Join them as they discuss:

The importance of a customer-centric approach to AI development
Deploying AI tools to enhance productivity and spearhead initiatives
The challenges of collecting "ground truth" data
The need for iterative development
The value of testing assumptions early
The importance of data-driven decision-making and responsible funding

Chris Withers has served in Data and AI roles at companies including BT Group, EY, and IBM. He is an AI start-up advisor and is currently an advisor to the CEO of Barnacle Labs, a generative AI consultancy. Chris is a member of the Industry Advisory Council at Pay.UK and a member of the Digital Advisory Network at the University of Exeter.

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