What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

In this episode, Bernhard Ritz (CEO & Founder, Ainzel) and Andreas Welsch discuss supercharging your business processes with collaborative AI agents. Bernhard shares his insights on introducing AI agents into business functions and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to elevate their business operations with the help of a virtual team of expert agents.Key topics:- Describe the opportunity to bring AI agents into your business processes- Determine the challenges of bringing AI agents to human-AI teams- Quantify the value of collaborative AI agents for business functions- Recommend how to start exploring AI agentsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Take a business look at AI and re-imagining your business processes- Learn to work with AI agent frameworks- Define management as a function spanning humans and AI agents- Articulate limitations and guardrails for using AI agentsWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/FnkeZMSIbHIQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

Jeremy Gilliland, Automation & AI Leader at Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, shares his expertise on integrating generative AI with RPA. He discusses how generative AI can elevate traditional automation methods and offers insights on its potential for IT leaders. Listeners will learn strategies for effective implementation and how to start leveraging these technologies together. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of aligning automation initiatives with business objectives to create meaningful value and enhance operational efficiency.

In this episode, Nicole Wieberneit (Sales & Go-To-Market Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss scaling go-to-market (GTM) for enterprise Generative AI. Nicole shares her approach to introducing technology innovations such as AI to sales teams, and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to scale their product sales through an enabled and engaged sales force.Key topics:- Be aware of marketing and sales' frequent reputation as overhyping capabilities or being overly shallow- Approach GTM design for AI differently from traditional SaaS- Balance product knowledge and depth with sales teams’ quarterly incentives- Adapt incentive structures within a software company for sales teams to become a true advisor to customers- Focus on vertical markets for AI SaaSListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Focus on a product, industry, or region to maximize your impact- Articulate the problem you solve and build your pitch around it- Understand your target buyer before creating your sales orchestration- Test, experiment, and be open to feedback and adjustmentsWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/sa-fW3iee5YQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Steve Wilson (Co-Lead OWASP Top 10 for LLM Apps & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss red-teaming and safeguards for LLM applications. Steve shares his insights how Generative AI vulnerabilities have evolved from embarrassing to financially risky and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to improve the security of their Generative AI applications.Key topics:- One year after OWASP Top 10 for LLM apps, how have LLM security and vulnerabilities evolved?- How do you build Generative AI safeguards into your app? What’s the impact on cost for checking and regenerating output?- How can you red-team your LLM apps?- Which roles or skillsets are best suited to improve security?Listen to this episode and learn how to:- Become aware of new ways bad actors can exploit your LLM-based apps and assistants (prompt injection, supply chain attack, data exfiltration, etc.)- Understand the characteristics of your LLM supply chain and new vulnerabilities- Consider the implications of using agents on your securityWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Rpp7u93mDfMQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this insightful discussion, Matt Lewis, a CAIO in life sciences, highlights the pressing challenges AI leaders face today. Maya Mikhailov, CEO of SAVVI.AI, examines the evolving role of Chief AI Officers amid the whirlwind of AI hype. Brian Evergreen emphasizes the importance of strategic integration and communication in leveraging AI effectively. The conversation also addresses the cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with LLMs, led by Steve Wilson, while Harpreet Sahota urges technical depth in AI discussions. Expect a mix of leadership insights and practical advice for navigating the AI landscape.

Quentin Reul, Founder and Chief AI Officer, discusses pivotal challenges in Generative AI. He reveals how businesses can leverage their data to stand out amidst the evolving AI landscape. Topics include the differences between Generative AI and traditional models, the complexities of selecting the right tools, and the importance of fine-tuning large language models. Quentin emphasizes focusing on customer needs and navigating the regulatory environment to enhance AI effectiveness, ensuring that data remains a strong competitive advantage.

In this episode, Lasse Rindom (AI Lead, BASICO) and Andreas Welsch discuss leveraging the AI hype and disillusionment to drive business impact. Lasse shares his story from previous hype cycles in Automation and AI to the latest one of Generative AI and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to get actionable insights into driving AI adoption in their business.Key topics:- Assess the current AI adoption phase in the market between AI hype and disillusionment- Leverage the Generative AI momentum to drive business impact- Evaluate analysts’ forecasts to continue the AI momentum in business and focus on promising areas- Decide why to continue investing in AI solutions for business growthListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Focus on delivering business value through AI and automation rather than fixating on Generative AI as a technology- Provide tangible examples and training for employees to become skilled users of AI-enhanced tools- Drive AI innovation while understanding and mitigating the risks- Countries like Denmark are leading the way in exploring Digitalization and AI, and are actively driving adoptionWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/87N5dQ7_RQkQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Marek Kowalkiewicz (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss how AI agents will change the way we work. Marek shares his insights on the economy of algorithms that guide our everyday lives and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to learn how AI agents will shape our workplace.Key topics:- Describe the evolution from manual to digital and AI labor- Anticipate change in business functions because of increased AI- Support your business teams to prepare for a shift towards AI labor- Share examples of algorithmic decision-makingListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Anticipate AI algorithms influencing our behavior just as much as we influence theirs- Expect colleagues will assume you have used AI, even when you have created it yourself- Learn to collaborate with AI and AI agents to improve results- Encourage employees to use Generative AI and share their approach with peersWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0uEEXP_tL2AQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Pedro Berrocoso (Digital Procurement & Automation Advisor) and Andreas Welsch explore Generative AI in Procurement. Pedro shares example) on leveraging the latest generation of AI in Procurement and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to identify opportunities for leveraging this technology in their own business.Key topics:- Assess the Generative AI opportunities in Procurement- Learn from a tangible example of adopting Generative AI and the associated challenges- Anticipate AI agents that autonomously negotiate on behalf of a supplier and a customer- Prepare Procurement leaders to explore using Generative AIListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Determine Generative AI’s potential within Procurement along 4 pillars- Apply Generative AI selectively to address specific pain points in your source-to-pay process- Promote trust, acceptance, and adoption of the AI solutions that you deploy- Establish basic AI literacy within your Procurement organization, as your suppliers will leverage the technology when sending you informationWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/1SX-_OzkfWYQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Mark Beccue (Independent Market Analyst) and Andreas Welsch cut through the Generative AI hype. Mark shares examples of B2B software vendors leading the Generative AI development and adoption based on past learnings, and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to ascertain where the AI market is going.Key topics:- Assess the current phase of AI adoption between AI hype and disillusionment- Recognize software vendors’  sound AI strategy and what they do they do well for their customers- Evaluate commercial models that resonate the most with B2B buyers (transaction- or user-based)- Anticipate where Generative AI go within the next 6 monthsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Follow incumbents in the software industry who have learned from and improved after the machine learning hype - Glean at responsible AI practices and operationalization by industry leaders for your own business- Start with a business problem first before chasing technologies such as Generative AI- Keep AI projects pragmatic to avoid disillusionmentWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/d2ME8t5I6agQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter