

Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER
WRITER
WRITER's Humans of AI takes listeners behind the business of AI and into the intimate stories of those at the forefront of the AI era. Listen to leaders as they navigate how generative AI is changing their work, and lives.
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May 7, 2025 • 23min
From technophobe to AI champion: WTW’s Paul Martin
Paul Martin, COO of the investment business at Willis Towers Watson, didn’t start as an AI enthusiast — in fact, he describes himself as a technophobe. Which is precisely why Paul’s insights and ideas are crucial to the success of his company’s emerging AI strategy. Join Paul’s journey from AI skeptic to AI leadership as he reveals the importance of understanding business processes, educating employees, and setting a clear vision to drive successful AI adoption. Hear why Paul isn’t concerned about being the smartest person in the room regardingAI as long as he can bring together the brightest minds to drive innovation and success. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Apr 23, 2025 • 39min
SPECIAL EPISODE: Innovation in focus: A conversation with May Habib & Gavin Patterson
Join May Habib, CEO of Writer, and Gavin Patterson, former CEO of BT Group and Salesforce executive, as they dive into the evolving landscape of generative AI. Gavin discusses the mixed feelings among CEOs about AI's disruptive potential and stresses the importance of hands-on leadership in navigating this transformative wave. He shares insights on reskilling staff, the value of strategic partnerships, and the need for flexible tech frameworks. Tune in to explore how leaders can harness AI's opportunities while staying grounded in their core business.

Apr 9, 2025 • 18min
Driving AI adoption at Adobe with Jason Baer
Jason Baer, a senior Group Manager of Digital Strategy and Global AI Enablement at Adobe, explores the transformative impact of AI for the Adobe sales team. Jason shares his journey from telecom to Adobe, highlighting his pivotal role in driving AI adoption within the company. He also emphasizes the importance of continuous education, a strong professional network, and an open mind while working in tech. Learn from Jason about how AI can be used in the BDR role, how messaging is changing for people who are late adopters, and how AI can save time and improve work quality. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Mar 26, 2025 • 21min
Embracing AI in financial services with Franklin Templeton’s Jacque Reardon
Jacque Reardon, who leads the US marketing team at Franklin Templeton, takes us into the world of financial services and AI. She highlights how AI has transformed her firm, improving processes and enhancing client engagement. Jacque shares her journey from AI skeptic to advocate within such a highly regulated industry. And she highlights how AI is essential to meeting clients in this moment of hyper-personalization as they envision their financial futures.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Mar 12, 2025 • 20min
Making big bets on corporate AI ventures: IBM’s Emily Fontaine
As we kick off Season 3 of Humans of AI, we meet Emily Fontaine, who leads capital and AI venture at IBM, where she’s been at the forefront of business technology for the past 15 years. Emily shares her firsthand experience of AI's transformation from a niche technology to a powerful force shaping industries worldwide. Emily discusses the growing trend of corporate venture capital in AI and the importance of smaller, open-source, and “fit-for-purpose” AI models for scale and accessibility. She highlights the importance of fostering a collaborative and listening culture within organizations to truly realize the full potential of AI. Emily also touches on how she continues to stay so passionate, excited, and hopeful about the future of AI after years in the industry. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

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Jan 8, 2025 • 38min
The future of Enterprise AI with Writer’s CEO May Habib
May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, is joined by Diego Lomanto, Writer's CMO, for an enlightening conversation. They explore Writer's evolution from a startup to a generative AI leader, emphasizing the importance of developing trustworthy AI systems in enterprise workflows. Topics include the complexities of AI adoption, the role of tailored generative AI across industries, and the necessity of human involvement in AI-driven processes. They also discuss how innovative AI solutions can drive significant value and efficiency in business operations.

Dec 18, 2024 • 20min
Balancing tech and human touch: JD Sanchez, CSAA Insurance Group
In this episode, we hear from JD Sanchez, the AI-driven claims transformation lead at CSAA Insurance Group. From his initial skepticism to becoming a proponent of AI, JD shares how artificial intelligence enhances efficiency and the human experience within the insurance sector. He discusses integrating AI into routine tasks like email management and Structured Query Language (SQL) queries as well as creating personas to help design AI agents tailored to specific business functions. JD emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance, transparency, and accountability when deploying AI technologies, especially in regulated fields like insurance. JD shares his excitement about how AI sets the stage for future innovations in the insurance industry and beyond. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews.Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Dec 4, 2024 • 18min
SAP’s Kate Agena on redefining content design leadership in the age of AI
Kate Agena is the VP of Content Design at SAP and founder of the Content Design Leaders community. She shares her transition from technical writing to content design, emphasizing the critical role of language in software interfaces and the impact of AI on content creation. Kate highlights the importance of integrating content designers in the software development lifecycle and explores how AI can personalize content while preserving human communication.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews.Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Nov 20, 2024 • 21min
From language barriers to AI breakthroughs: Writer CTO Waseem AlShikh
Waseem AlShikh recounts his inspiring journey from Syria to becoming the CTO and co-founder of Writer, emphasizing his early challenges with language and his passion for computer science. He shares insights about his initial forays into developing summarization tools and underscores the importance of resilience and dedication in his professional success. Waseem also discusses his approach to AI development, focusing on practical, customer-oriented solutions and how shared values are central to the success and growth of Writer.. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Nov 6, 2024 • 17min
Love, languages, and learning AI: Writer’s Umar Jamil on his journey to machine learning
Umar Jamil is a machine learning researcher at Writer, known for his popular YouTube channel where he simplifies complex machine learning concepts. Umar breaks down some of the complex work he does, like with stable diffusion and multimodal language models. He shows us how hard work, passion, and deep commitment can lead to falling in love, learning new languages, and becoming an expert and leader in transformational technology. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. And, check out Umar’s YouTube Channel!Learn more about Writer at writer.com.


