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Feb 13, 2024 • 27min
Elevating the Patient Experience with Generative AI: Deloitte and Elevance Health
Join Jake Burns, AWS Enterprise Strategist; Amish Patel, CTO of Elevance Health; and Tejas Desai, Principal at Deloitte, in a conversation about how generative AI is shaping the future of the health care industry. They discuss the importance of speed with small use cases, how gen AI can evolve to help providers anticipate health needs of their patients, and how the technology is poised to revolutionize the industry.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 6, 2024 • 24min
The State of Generative AI
Generative AI: where have we come from, where are we now, and where are we going? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Godden and McKinsey Senior Partner Aamer Baig as they delve into the $2.6 to $4.4 trillion economic impact that generative AI can bring, focusing on key areas such as sales, marketing, R&D, software engineering, and customer operations. They explore the challenges, opportunities, and areas of concern around gen AI, emphasizing the need for organizations to move beyond simply speeding up existing processes and instead reimagining entire workflows. The discussion touches on building a responsible AI program and the essential role of data quality and management in unlocking the full potential of this generational technology.Read the full report from QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and Co., here.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.Watch on AWS Executive Insights

Jan 23, 2024 • 14min
Leading Government Teams through Digital Transformation
In today's episode, Sarah Ryle of AWS Institute is joined by Aesha Zafar, Head of Strategic Capability for the UK Department for Work and Pensions Digital. Aesha shares insights on attracting and retaining talent in the public sector, including strategies for successful recruitment, ongoing skill development in a rapidly changing landscape, and how to manage teams when there is no blueprint for your organization's digital transformation.Learn more on our LinkedIn page, AWS Executive Connection

Jan 12, 2024 • 22min
Generative AI and the Future of Global Identity Verification
Join Phil LeBrun, Director of Enterprise Strategy at Amazon Web Services, and Yuelin Li, Chief Product Officer at the global identity verification company Onfido, to explore the pivotal role of AI, machine learning, and generative AI in fraud prevention and security in the industry. The conversation delves into responsible AI practices, Onfido's innovative MLOps approach, and offers insights into the future of biometrics, as well as the importance of creating a culture of continuous learning.Follow us on LinkedIn, and learn more at AWS Executive Insights

Jan 3, 2024 • 25min
Encore: Training and Certification at AWS with Maureen Lonergan, AWS VP of Training and Certification
In this encore episode, we revisit a conversation between AWS Enterprise Strategist Jake Burns and Maureen Lonergan, AWS VP of Training and Certification, as they dive deep into the importance of intentional upskilling of your workforce, providing educational experiences for every type of learning style, and AWS's best practices for training. Learn more at aws.com/training

Dec 19, 2023 • 26min
#155 Generative AI, Upskilling, and Mental Health: Leading in Cybersecurity with Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Devo
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for AWS is joined by Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Devo, as they explore how Devo is leveraging data, generative AI, and technology to enhance security operations, address the digital skills gap, and build a high-performing global team. Marc also shares his personal insights into leadership, mental health in the security space, and the opportunties and challenges presented by generative AI.

Dec 12, 2023 • 26min
#154: Elevate Your Marketing Strategies with AI: Joan Jenkins, CMO of Blueshift
In this episode, Miriam McLemore, AWS Enterprise Strategist, sits down with Joan Jenkins, Chief Marketing Officer of Blueshift, to delve into how Blueshift is empowering marketers with cutting-edge AI technology. From personalized customer experiences to strategic automation, Joan shares valuable insights into the pivotal role of data and AI in shaping the future of marketing, and offers personal advice for new and tenured CMOs alike.

Dec 7, 2023 • 25min
#153: Empowering SMBs to Combat the Climate Crisis
In this episode, we explore the intersection of sustainability and technology with guests Elisa Moscolin and George Sandilands from Sage Earth. Elisa and George share their personal motivations for dedicating their careers to sustainability and discuss how Sage Earth's digital solutions simplify carbon footprint measurement for small and medium businesses. The conversation highlights the challenges SMBs face in operationalizing sustainability, and how technology, including AI, can advance their sustainability goals ethically.

Nov 21, 2023 • 24min
#152: CISO or CSO? Which Role Defines Today’s Security Leaders Best?
In today’s episode, we welcome Darren Kane, Chief Security Officer at Australia's National Broadband Network to share his thoughts on the evolving role of security in the C-suite. Join us as Darren sits down with Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy to discuss the differences between the CISO and CSO roles and why “dropping the I” may be the next step in the evolution of security leadership.

Nov 9, 2023 • 29min
#151: Navigating the Future of AI-Driven Marketing with Melissa Sargeant, CMO of AlphaSense
In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Miriam McLemore joins Melissa Sargeant, the Chief Marketing Officer of AlphaSense, to dive deep into the world of marketing and AI. Melissa shares her journey and the pivotal role she plays in transforming AlphaSense's marketing strategy to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving market intelligence platform. They discuss the challenges of scaling marketing operations, the importance of personalization and trust in AI-driven technology, and the unique culture of constant learning that drives AlphaSense's success.