VUX World

This episode features Noam Fine, co-founder and CEO of Hear.ai. Noam is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, having most recently founded Over.ai, which was acquired by Vonage in 2019.In this conversation, we delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in the contact center. Not for automating conversations with customers, but for turning these conversations into insights. Insights that can lead to tremendous improvements in customer experience, and business growth.We explore how generative AI can enable new mindsets and move beyond incremental improvements, fundamentally reshaping the way organisations approach customer service and support.At the heart of the conversation is the concept of the "Customer Value Exchange" (CVX) - the idea of turning contact centers from traditional cost centers into strategic value centers that can provide invaluable insights to drive business growth.We discuss the details behind the hear.ai platform and how it leverages a unique blend of small and large language models, as well as fine-tuned models, to achieve reliability and cost-efficiency in analysing customer interactions.This episode offers a glimpse into the transformative power of generative AI in the contact center industry, showcasing how innovative solutions like the Here AI platform can redefine the customer experience landscape and drive tangible business impact.Visit Noam's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamfine/Read our 15 AI Trends in Customer Experience 2025 - https://vux.world/customer-experience-trends-2025/?utm_source=vux&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Trends2025Be sure to check out hear.ai - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hear-ai/posts/?feedView=allSign up to the VUX World Newsletter - https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/Qlo5aaeW?typeform-source=www.linkedin.comSign up to our Substack - https://kanesimms.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of customer experience with Alannah Martin, Value Owner at Ovo Energy. From applying Lean Six Sigma principles to tackling inefficiencies, to scaling conversational AI for real-world impact, we explore how technology and human-centric design drive innovation in service industries. Discover the secrets behind successful chatbots, operational alignment, and reducing cognitive load for both customers and employees. Whether you’re a CX enthusiast or an automation advocate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies for the new age of customer engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Myer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quiq, the generative AI conversational automation platform that's been making noise in recent months, with a flurry of genAI use cases in production with a whole host of enterprise brands. Mike joins me to discuss where we are with agentic AI adoption and trends he's observed in 2024 as well as forecasted trends and considerations for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every big tech company is working on foundational generative AI models and promises that the future will be different. Yet…Large Enterprises have generative AI policies in place now that prohibit the usage of the technology. There is a gap in the middle on an opportunity emerging surrounding quality assurance and governance for generative AI applications that will enable the technology to meet its potential whilst satisfying the concerns of enterprise.The company that is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this is Cyara. So I sat down with CEO Rishi Rana to discuss this and much more.Make sure to visit Cyara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generative AI is often marketed as a magical tool—just upload your data and let the model do the heavy lifting. But the reality is far from simple. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) doesn’t work without thoughtful preparation, clear strategy, and, most importantly, quality content.In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role content plays in the success of AI systems like RAG. Join us as we speak with seasoned content strategists and AI industry experts who have been on the frontlines of managing and optimizing knowledge bases for AI use cases. We’ll explore why the future of AI isn’t about replacing writers—it’s about empowering content designers, technical writers, and knowledge architects to create structured, optimized, and actionable information that AI can truly work with.If you’ve ever wondered why your AI project underdelivered or how to transform legacy content into a powerful AI resource, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dmitry is the CEO of MindStudio, an AI automation platform that's raised $36m in funding to bring AI automation into the hands of businesses. With a background at Google and ServiceNow, Dmitry has a wealth of experience in building product teams that delivery immense value. He joins me today to share how MindStudio is enabling AI transformation across the board.This episode is sponsored by Intel® Core Ultra processors and the Intel vPro® platform. Elevate your business with AI-powered PCs from Intel full of enhanced features like improved productivity, enhanced battery life, and integrated Arc graphics.​Supercharge your company today. Discover more: https://intel.ly/3A3Ziwq ​Visit - https://www.mindstudio.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as Stephan Schuessler dives into the exciting world of AI in the enterprise. In this discussion, we explore how to effectively launch AI initiatives within organizations, navigating the challenges that often arise. Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to optimize existing projects, this conversation will provide actionable strategies for driving AI adoption and long-term success in the enterprise.This episode is sponsored by Intel® Core Ultra processors and the Intel vPro® platform. Elevate your business with AI-powered PCs from Intel full of enhanced features like improved productivity, enhanced battery life, and integrated Arc graphics.​Supercharge your company today. Discover more: https://intel.ly/3A3Ziwq ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Kahn has reported extensively on #technology and business covering #AI for the last years, first at Bloomberg and currently at #Fortune with excellent contacts across the field. Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future, by Kahn, is a timely exploration of the transformative impact of #ChatGPT and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. We chat about AI's potential to disrupt industries, reshape society, and challenge our understanding of human intelligence. As AI becomes an integral part of our world, Kahn's expertise offers a crucial perspective on navigating both its benefits and risks.This episode is sponsored by Intel® Core Ultra processors and the Intel vPro® platform. Elevate your business with AI-powered PCs from Intel full of enhanced features like improved productivity, enhanced battery life, and integrated Arc graphics.​Supercharge your company today. Discover more: https://intel.ly/3A3Ziwq ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martyn Redstone is a long-standing member of the conversational AI community and is the Founder of Bot-Jobs.com, the go-to jobs board for AI. Martyn joins me to share some new insights on the conversational AI jobs market, the impact that generative AI is having in the #recruitment space and some examples of use cases and value being explored in the sector. Bot JobsThis episode is sponsored by Intel® Core Ultra processors and the Intel vPro® platform. Elevate your business with AI-powered PCs from Intel full of enhanced features like improved productivity, enhanced battery life, and integrated Arc graphics.​Supercharge your company today. Discover more: https://intel.ly/3A3Ziwq ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Allgaier is the Product Manager for Digital Assistants and Conversational AI at Lufthansa Group, and has taken the Lufthansa AI program from zero to 10 million interactions per year over chat, with more than 1 million interactions per year on voice. Nick joins me to share his learnings on scaling an AI practice to extraordinary heights. We cover Lufthansa’s journey and where it all began, right through to how it's operating at scale today. You’ll learn how Lufthansa is utilising generative AI and the specific use cases it’s working well for, with some of the numbers to back it up. You hear about Nick’s Golden Triangle for conversational AI use case selection and how missing any one of those crucial ingredients leaves you destined to fail. You’ll also learn Nick’s 5-step process that ensures customer experience excellence and the crucial role AI plays in that (and it’s not what you think). Finally, you’ll learn how to operate an AI service that spans multiple brands and languages.Lufthansa is Europe’s biggest airline from a revenue generation perspective, second biggest in terms of numbers of passengers carried, and 4th in the world in terms of revenue. It houses Lufthansa, SWISS, Discover, Eurowings, Austrian, Brussels airlines and has over 60,000 staff. Getting an AI programme off the ground in an organisation of this size requires a skill and a solid approach. We’ll cover all of that and more in this episode of VUX World.This episode is sponsored by Intel® Core Ultra processors and the Intel vPro® platform. Elevate your business with AI-powered PCs from Intel full of enhanced features like improved productivity, enhanced battery life, and integrated Arc graphics.​Supercharge your company today. Discover more: https://intel.ly/3A3Ziwq  ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.