Agile Digital Transformation

Nikola Mrkšić is one of the masterminds behind Apple's digital assistant Siri, as well as the CEO and co-founder of PolyAI.In this episode, we speak about winning (back) trust in the age of artificial intelligence. We discuss the importance of trust for effective customer relationships, as well as look at the bigger picture with regards to the overabundance and hyper-refinement of AI-generated content where there are not yet well enough established standards and regulations.Links & mentions:poly.ainikola@poly.ai

Andrej Safundzic is the CEO and co-founder of Lumos, an advanced SaaS management and identity governance platform.In this episode, we discuss the APPocalypse, that is, the overabundance of digital tools and applications. We start with some history and how we got to this sprawl of apps, before moving on to discussing the impacts it has on both businesses and individuals. We also talk about the important lessons from product management and kaizen, as well as the key role of company culture in navigating the APPocalypse.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/andrejsafundzicandrej@lumos.com

Eric Siegel, former Columbia professor and leading ML consultant, discusses whether we're heading towards an AI winter and the implications for future innovation in AI and ML. Topics include the law of human-like autonomy, challenges in deploying ML projects, and the impact of an AI winter on AI and ML development. Guest emphasizes the need for clear goals and understanding before starting projects.

Cody Schneider is the co-founder of the AI SEO content engine DraftHorse AI, and of an advanced AI writer engine for podcasters, Swell AI.In this episode, we talk about how to navigate career pivots through disruption and volatility, and Cody shares some of his personal experience with needing to make a sudden shift in his career.Links & mentions:twitter.com/codyschneiderxxlinkedin.com/in/codyxschneiderdrafthorseai.comswellai.com

Lisa Carlin, a strategy execution specialist and scale up mentor, discusses designing successful strategies, building internal communities, involving employees in the transformation process, and the importance of a positive work environment in driving change. She also shares success stories of implementing a new growth plan and emphasizes the need for effective strategies and fostering internal communities for successful development.

Jack Skeels, award-winning executive, explores the concept of unmanaging and its practical implications in this episode. They discuss the negative impact of over-managing, challenges of transitioning technical specialists to managerial roles, and the benefits of relaxed management in improving productivity. The concept of the meeting shadow and finding a balance between managing and unmanaging is also highlighted.

Matthew Kleiman, CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems, discusses the importance of systems thinking in work, the consequences of rework, and the tendency of companies to pursue flashy technology projects without solving actual problems.

Amir Haramaty is the CEO and co-founder of aiOla, an AI speech technology that helps businesses streamline inspections.In this episode, we discuss how the evolution in AI speech technology is transforming enterprise operations. We talk about the real-life applications of benefits of streamlined speech technology, and Amir shares the story of aiOla as well as some success stories of how it compares to existing off-the-shelf solutions.Links & mentions:amir@aiola.comaiola.comlinkedin.com/in/amirharamaty

Eric Holtzclaw is the founding partner and chief strategist of the full-service B2B marketing firm Liger.In this episode, we explore the modern-day marketing maze and how to best navigate it.   We focus particularly on content marketing; on the core values, mission and vision of a brand; and on the abundance of MarTech available, as well as the changes in job roles and in the skills required for these new roles.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/eholtzclawligerpartners.com

Alex Chabot-Leclerc is the Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at Enthought, a science-focused digital transformation consultancy.In this episode, we discuss how the field of research and development (R&D) can tap into the power of new AI technologies in order to stay on the cutting edge of innovation. We focus primarily on how R&D jobs will be impacted, and how organizations can support their people to become digitally enabled and future-forward.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/alexchabotenthought.com