Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

Join Ben Coley, Senior Surface Global Black Belt at Microsoft, as he dives into the pressing issues of AI adoption in organizations. Discover why 40% of IT leaders feel behind and the critical need to align technology with skill development. Coley discusses the generational divide in AI adoption, highlighting the demand for upskilling, especially among younger employees. He emphasizes leadership's role in fostering a culture of AI experimentation while balancing tech investments with employee training for enhanced productivity and talent retention.

Tom Godden, an Enterprise Strategist and CXO Advisor at AWS, dives into the core elements that make generative AI truly effective. He argues for transforming Centers of Excellence into Centers of Engagement to foster innovation. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of breaking down data silos and cultivating a data-sharing culture. Godden also highlights the human factors in AI adoption, including the vital role of data champions, and explores emerging technologies like digital twins and quantum computing.

🚀 Discover how AI is transforming scientific discovery, with some organizations already seeing mind-blowing 10X productivity gains in their R&D departments - this is a revolution you won't want to miss!I'm joined by Dr. Albert Meige, Director of BlueShift at Arthur D. Little, and Zoe Huczok, Project Leader at BlueShift, to explore how AI is supercharging innovation, discuss their groundbreaking "Eureka on Steroids" report, and dive into fascinating topics including agentic AI, the future of human researchers, data strategy, and practical implementation advice for organizations. 🧪 🤖 💡 🔬

Join Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, as he dives into the skills essential for thriving in the AI-driven future. He reveals a staggering 866% increase in generative AI upskilling while addressing the slow corporate adoption of training. The conversation shifts to the transformative nature of AI education, highlighting the rise of prompt engineering and user-centric courses. Maggioncalda emphasizes the need for a blend of technical and soft skills, urging organizations to evolve and harness AI as a strategic partner for success.

In this fascinating conversation, I explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way businesses handle agreements and contracts, transforming static documents into intelligent assets that could save companies millions.🤖 I am joined by Allan Thygesen, CEO of DocuSign, to discuss the future of business agreements, including how AI is reshaping contract creation and management, the role of human oversight in an AI-powered future, and the exciting possibilities of automated contract negotiations. 📄✍️ 🎯

Mitra Azizirad, President and COO of Strategic Missions and Technologies at Microsoft, dives into the quantum revolution that's reshaping industries. She explains why 2025 is pivotal for quantum computing, emphasizing the necessity for business leaders to adapt quickly. Azizirad breaks down the significance of reliable quantum computing and how it blends with AI for solving complex global issues. She also discusses practical steps companies should take to stay competitive and the importance of collaboration across sectors to leverage this transformative technology.

In today's AI-driven world, enterprises are drowning in digital complexity - juggling thousands of applications that create a tangled web holding back innovation and competitiveness.🌐 Join me as I discuss this critical challenge with Subhash Ramachandran, Program Director of webMethods Product Management at IBM 🎯, where we explore how AI-powered integration can solve the chaos of connectivity, the real business impact of integration challenges, why a hybrid approach is crucial, and how AI is both driving complexity and offering solutions.🚀 We'll also dive into a fascinating case study of how Carnival Cruise Line tackles these challenges at sea, and discover what the future holds for enterprise integration in an AI-first world. 🔮 💡#IBMPartner

Discover how AI is revolutionizing the energy sector and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions!🌍 Join me as I chat with Dan Jeavons, VP of Digital Innovation at Shell, and Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director at NVIDIA, to explore:⚡ how AI is optimizing traditional energy operations🤖 the game-changing impact of generative AI in knowledge management🌱 accelerating carbon capture and storage solutions🔋 transforming power grid management for renewable energy💡 the fascinating intersection of data centers and energy innovation.

Step inside the fascinating world of AI-powered healthcare transformation! 🏥 Join me as I chat with Taha Kass-Hout, Chief Technology Officer at GE Healthcare, to explore:🤖 how AI is revolutionizing medical imaging and diagnostics🧬 the game-changing potential of agent-based AI in cancer care⚕️ innovative solutions for reducing physician burnout🔍 breakthrough developments in full-body X-ray AI models💡 how AI is democratizing access to quality healthcare globally.

In this engaging discussion, Bryan Harris, CTO of SAS, shares his expertise in AI and data science. He highlights five transformative trends for 2025, including the rise of synthetic data and the necessity of AI governance frameworks. The conversation delves into the challenges organizations face with regulation and energy costs while optimizing model training for sustainability. Bryan also explores the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing in AI, promising enhanced efficiency for industries like banking and healthcare.