The AI in Business Podcast
Daniel Faggella
The AI in Business Podcast is for non-technical business leaders who need to find AI opportunities, align AI capabilities with strategy, and deliver ROI.
Each week, Emerj research staff and journalists interview top AI executives from Fortune 2000 firms and unicorn startups - uncovering trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption.
Visit our advertising page to learn more about reaching our executive audience of Fortune 2000 AI adopters: https://emerj.com/advertise
Each week, Emerj research staff and journalists interview top AI executives from Fortune 2000 firms and unicorn startups - uncovering trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption.
Visit our advertising page to learn more about reaching our executive audience of Fortune 2000 AI adopters: https://emerj.com/advertise
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Apr 3, 2024 • 31min
Overcoming Cultural and Technological Hurdles for AI Integration in Life Sciences - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte
Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader at Deloitte, discusses challenges in AI adoption for pharmaceutical firms, focusing on cultural shifts, data monetization, and team alignment. They explore the future of phenotypical drug discovery amidst COVID-19, emphasizing the critical role of data analysis in healthcare insights.
37 snips
Apr 2, 2024 • 30min
Transforming a Legacy Enterprise Culture to a Data-Based Enterprise Culture - with Bikalpa Neupane of Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Bikalpa Neupane, Head of AI at Takeda, discusses transitioning from legacy to data-centric culture in AI economy. Challenges for large enterprises with open-source AI tools. Navigating AI landscape for small firms. Importance of data sharing, talent, and industry diversity.
5 snips
Mar 26, 2024 • 24min
IT for Financial Services in the Age of GenAI - with Craig Mackereth of Rimini Street
Craig Mackereth from Rimini Street discusses challenges facing financial leaders in adopting AI, including the need for tailored approaches, maximizing ROI in AI projects, embracing failures, and mastering current technologies before delving into generative AI.
12 snips
Mar 20, 2024 • 20min
Essentials of Deploying Large Language Models in the Enterprise - with Anton Kornienko and Ben Webster of NLP Logix
Anton and Ben from NLP Logix discuss how to turn large language models into business value. They debunk misconceptions, highlight the role of data curation and balance, and stress the importance of human oversight for accuracy in generative AI.
Mar 19, 2024 • 17min
What Telecom Can Teach Other Sectors About AI Adoption - with Nadeem Saeed of Verizon
Nadeem Saeed of Verizon discusses challenges in telecom AI adoption, cross-industry learnings on scaling and customer focus, balancing regulation, and the significance of AI and 5G for industry transformation.
18 snips
Mar 14, 2024 • 33min
Multichannel Customer Journeys in Financial Services - with Anuj Maniar of Deloitte
Anuj Maniar of Deloitte discusses balancing customer expectations in financial services channel strategy. They explore AI use cases in multichannel space, emphasizing after-call work in customer service. The podcast highlights challenges in meeting evolving customer demands and the importance of AI adoption for efficiency in financial services.
Mar 14, 2024 • 28min
What GenAI Means for Life Sciences IT Leaders - with Steven Zhang of Deloitte
The podcast discusses the impact of AI on life sciences IT workflows, focusing on adopting generative AI with a four-pillar framework. Topics include talent needs, responsible AI practices, executive buy-in, integrating AI into core processes, and upskilling the workforce. It also addresses challenges like data governance, upskilling IT talent, and the importance of education and collaboration among business leaders for successful AI adoption.
7 snips
Mar 12, 2024 • 21min
A Post-Pandemic Autopsy of Retail and eCommerce Challenges - with Poonam Goyal of Bloomberg Intelligence
The podcast discusses post-pandemic retail challenges, focusing on athleisure trends and AI solutions. Topics include rise of resale brands, sustainability in retail, Amazon's dominance, generative AI impact, and revolutionizing retail feedback with social commerce and customer insights.
Mar 11, 2024 • 45min
Introducing 'The Trajectory': A Specific Editorial Focus on Power and Artificial General Intelligence - with Yoshua Bengio
Revered computer scientist Yoshua Bengio discusses his change of heart on artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the impact of large language models like ChatGPT. The podcast explores the evolution of AI policy, the risks and benefits of sharing technology, and the importance of governance in mitigating AI risks.
Mar 6, 2024 • 26min
AI in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains and Manufacturing - with Laks Pernenkil of Deloitte
Deloitte's Laks Pernenkil discusses AI in pharmaceutical supply chain manufacturing with Emerj, exploring data layers, AI applications in operations, evolution across industries, and revolutionary data usage impact on manufacturing.
