The Lean AI Podcast presented by Eric Ries

Dr. Meeta Vouk, AI Product and Strategy Leader and VP of Product Management at Teradata, shares her insights on navigating the complexities of AI governance. She emphasizes the importance of defining clear problems and establishing governance frameworks to prevent project pitfalls. The discussion highlights the need for stakeholder involvement and ethical AI practices. Vouk also contrasts successful and unsuccessful AI initiatives, stressing business engagement and leveraging innovative data strategies. Her expertise offers a roadmap for executives aiming to harness AI responsibly.

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Mike Schubert, Vice President of Technology at Unum. Together, they discuss Mike’s four-step framework for successful AI initiatives, the importance of grounding AI efforts in real business needs, and the value of learning from both successes and failures.

Vivek Mahapatra, Vice President of Go To Market at Salesforce AI, shares his expertise in AI implementation and change management. He discusses the practical applications of AI in enhancing customer service and highlights common pitfalls during its adoption. Vivek emphasizes the critical role of structured change management and internal alignment among teams. He also explores the balance between quick wins and long-term transformation, offering insights into successful AI strategies in various industries.

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Jonathan Bertfield, Senior Director at Lean Startup Co. Together, they discuss the importance of successful AI adoption and the challenges companies face in achieving it, developing AI-powered products across various industries, and the importance of time to value and engagement as KPIs.

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Nabeel Siddiqui, Global Senior Director & Head of Tech and Automation at SAP Digital. Together they discuss practices for successfully integrating AI into the “day in the life” of users , including ways of testing AI use cases, how to foster a culture of innovation, and other critical success factors. Disclaimer: "I'm sharing all these methodologies, as these are some of the best practices followed industry-wide. Not necessarily based on the organization that I belong to, but just as generic comments, These are all my personal opinions and are very general and can be used by anyone." Nabeel Siddiqui

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Bjoern Lasse Herrmann Corporate AI Executive & Entrepreneur (Sage, Compass). Together they discuss how businesses must transform in order to drive AI adoption successfully, including the need for cross-functional teams and skills beyond technical expertise, and the importance of embracing uncertainty and creating a culture that supports innovation and learning.

In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Chris Withers, a seasoned leader known for his transformative roles in data and AI at BT Group, EY, and IBM. Join them as they discuss: The importance of a customer-centric approach to AI developmentDeploying AI tools to enhance productivity and spearhead initiativesThe challenges of collecting "ground truth" dataThe need for iterative developmentThe value of testing assumptions earlyThe importance of data-driven decision-making and responsible fundingChris Withers has served in Data and AI roles at companies including BT Group, EY, and IBM. He is an AI start-up advisor and is currently an advisor to the CEO of Barnacle Labs, a generative AI consultancy. Chris is a member of the Industry Advisory Council at Pay.UK and a member of the Digital Advisory Network at the University of Exeter. The Lean AI Podcast is brought to you by Lean Startup Co.. You can find out more about us here.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.

Welcome to The Lean AI Podcast, where we want to flip the AI conversation on its head. If you want to harness the transformative potential of Generative AI but struggle with the complexities of adoption, then look no further. We’ll be speaking to AI executives, industry experts, and thought leaders who offer disruptive perspectives about how humans interact with AI, the ways in which companies can implement AI and Lean Startup methodologies effectively, and much, much more. Make sure to search for “The Lean AI Podcast” in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  Make sure to click subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.