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The AI in Business Podcast
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
Episodes
The AI in Business PodcastA Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola
Today's guest is Trish Vassar, Vice President of Global Learning & Development, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning, and…
The AI in Business PodcastTurning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock
Today's guest is Julian Tang, Chief Operations Officer for the Innovation Office at BlackRock. With extensive experience in financial technology and…
The AI in Business PodcastChallenges HR Leaders Face in Adopting Enterprise AI - with Raúl Monroig of Bristol Myers Squibb
Today's guest is Raul Monroig, People Organization Vice President for the Intercon Region at Bristol Myers Squibb. Bristol Myers Squibb manufactures…
The AI in Business PodcastHow to Leverage AI for Skill Verification - with Taylor Sullivan of Workera
Today's guest is Taylor Sullivan, Head of Product and Assessments at Workera. Workera provides AI-driven skills verification and assessment solutions for…
The AI in Business PodcastAgentic AI and the Strategy Behind Smarter Talent Decisions - with Sachit Kamat of Eightfold AI
Today's guest is Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold AI. Eightfold AI provides a complete AI platform for talent management to help companies…
The AI in Business PodcastScaling GenAI Without Burdening the Data Center - with Greg Ratcliff of Vertiv
Today's guest is Greg Ratcliff, Chief Innovation Officer at Vertiv. With 30 years of experience leading technology teams and global innovation initiatives…
The AI in Business PodcastCPG Data Challenges to Business Value with Agentic AI - with Jim Johnson of AnswerRocket
Today's guest is Jim Johnson, President at AnswerRocket. Founded in 2013, AnswerRocket builds enterprise AI agents delivering measurable outcomes for Fortune…
The AI in Business PodcastMaking Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise Work for You - with Matt Berseth and Russell Dixon of NLP Logix
Today's guests are Matt Berseth, Co-founder and CIO at NLP Logix, and Russell Dixon, Strategic Advisor at NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services…
The AI in Business PodcastHow Enterprise Industrial Leaders Are Applying AI to Systemic Manufacturing Problems - with Emily Nguyen of Palantir Technologies
Today's guest is Emily Nguyen, Head of Industrials and Warp Speed at Palantir Technologies. Emily joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the show to…
The AI in Business PodcastBuilding an AI Ready Data Foundation for CPG Success - with Dag Liodden of Crisp
Today's guest is Dag Liodden, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder at Crisp. Crisp combines the power of agentic AI with deep retail expertise. Over 7,000…
The AI in Business PodcastArchitecting Enterprise AI for Generative and Agentic Systems - with Ranjan Sinha of IBM
As agentic AI becomes a defining force in enterprise innovation, infrastructure has moved from a back-office concern to the beating heart of business…
The AI in Business PodcastRethinking Clinical Trial Operations with AI and Remote Monitoring - with Scott Bradley of Novartis
Today's guest is Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis. As the eighth largest pharmaceutical company in the world by revenue, Novartis' medicines…
The AI in Business PodcastBuilding AI-Ready Cultures in Life Sciences R&D - with Xiong Liu of Novartis
Today's guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Novartis is among the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, pioneering data and…
The AI in Business PodcastRethinking How Life Sciences Organizations Approach AI - Mathias Cousin of Deloitte
Today's guest is Mathias Cousin, Managing Director at Deloitte. With extensive experience in R&D transformation and regulated industry data strategy, Mathias…
The AI in Business PodcastStreamlining Fund Compliance with AI-Ready Data - Sandro Venturini of UBS
Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director and Consultant at UBS. Specializing in cross-border fund structuring and regulatory strategy, he holds…
The AI in Business PodcastFrom Tool Sprawl to Defensible Value in AI for Legal - with Christo Siebrits of AbbVie
Today's guest is Christo Siebrits, Senior Associate and General Counsel at AbbVie. With over 20 years of experience in global pharmaceutical legal and…
The AI in Business PodcastConnecting the Dots Across Discovery - with Ben Ninio of Deloitte
On this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Ben Ninio, Principal in Strategy at Deloitte, about how…
The AI in Business PodcastEnabling Strategic Procurement with AI, From Frustration to Foresight - with Rob DeSantis of Arkestro
When finance leaders push for measurable savings and supply chain leaders prioritize continuity and resilience, technology adoption often gets caught in the…
The AI in Business PodcastFixing Ticket Noise with AI in Enterprise MSP Operations - with Steve Taczala of Impact Networking
Today's guest is Steve Taczala, VP of Service Operations at Impact Networking. Impact Networking is a managed service provider founded in 1999, with more than…
The AI in Business PodcastData Volume, Quality, and Model Degradation for AI at Scale - with Sunitha Rao of Hitachi Vantara
Today's guest is Sunitha Rao, SVP and General Manager for Hybrid Cloud Business at Hitachi Vantara. Hitachi Vantara is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi…
The AI in Business PodcastThe Future of AI Agents in Consumer Goods Operations - with Padma Hari of Nestlé Purina
Today's guest is Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer at Nestlé Purina. With over 20 years of experience shaping digital strategy and driving enterprise-wide…
The AI in Business PodcastPractical AI for In-House Patent Legal - with Kevin Ahlstrom of Meta
Today's guest is Kevin Ahlstrom, Associate General Counsel in Patents at Meta. Kevin brings extensive expertise in navigating intellectual property challenges…
The AI in Business PodcastThe Expanding Role of Video and Visual Data From Footage to Forensics in Retail - with Naveen Kumar of Walmart
Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Director of Financial Crimes at Walmart. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI-powered video…
The AI in Business PodcastHow AI Is Reshaping Patent Strategy and Portfolio Management - with Shandon Quinn of Clarivate
Today's guest is Shandon Quinn, Vice President of Patent Intelligence, Search and Analytics at Clarivate. Quinn joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello…
The AI in Business PodcastAchieving Personalization and Compliance in Med Tech Solutions - with Faithe Toomy of Insulet
Today's guest is Faithe Toomy, Director of Voice of the Customer and Insights at Insulet. Insulet is a medical device company specializing in wearable drug…
The AI in Business PodcastHuman Compatible AI and AGI Risks - with Stuart Russell of the University of California
In this special weekend edition of the 'AI in Business' podcast's AI Futures series, Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella speaks with Stuart Russell…
The AI in Business PodcastLessons from Running Massive Online Degrees at Scale - with Aaron Demory of Fearlus
Today's guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director…
The AI in Business PodcastScaling Global Trade with AI Powered Tools for SMBs - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com
Global sourcing has long been a barrier for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Language differences, compliance challenges, logistics hurdles, and trust…
The AI in Business PodcastReducing Errors and Improving Compliance in Global Oncology Programs - with Anthony Mikulaschek at IQVIA Technologies
Clinical trials are growing more complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in oncology and obesity research. As sponsors push for reliable, real-time…
The AI in Business PodcastFrom Manual Reports to Generative and Agentic AI Automation in Finance - with Pavlé Sabic of Moody's
In this episode, Pavlé Sabic, Senior Director in Generative AI Solutions and Strategy at Moody's, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how…
The AI in Business PodcastWhy Human Oversight and Management Will Still Matter in AI-Driven Pharma Operations - with Yunke Xiang of Sanofi
In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Yunke Xiang, Global Head of Data Science for…
The AI in Business PodcastThe Future of Customer Experience in Financial Services with Agentic AI - with Abhii Parakh of Prudential Financial
The 'AI in Business' podcast connects enterprise leaders with the best insights on how AI is driving measurable impact across regulated industries. In this…
The AI in Business PodcastAligning Innovation with Oversight in AI Governance for Data Teams - with Shane Wiggins of OneTrust
As AI adoption accelerates in financial services, governance leaders face the challenge of keeping oversight processes aligned with innovation. OneTrust…
The AI in Business PodcastPredicting System Failures with AI in Banking - with Dale Skeen of Vitria Technology
Banks face some of the highest stakes when it comes to IT reliability. Even small disruptions can ripple into regulatory exposure, reputational harm, and major…
The AI in Business PodcastBalancing Trade-Offs in Hybrid Cloud and the Infrastructure behind Scalable AI - with Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, leaders face mounting challenges in balancing compute demands, sustainability goals, and hybrid cloud strategies…
The AI in Business PodcastData Pipelines that Support Globalized Education and Training Programs - with Norma Scagnoli of the Illinois Institute of Technology
As universities and enterprises both turn to large-scale digital learning, the challenges of scaling education look remarkably similar across sectors. From…
The AI in Business PodcastTurning CPG Complexity into Real-Time Decisions with AI - with Henrique Wakil Moyses of Crisp
The consumer goods and retail industries face an overwhelming challenge: too much fragmented data and too little clarity. From mismatched retailer reports to…
The AI in Business PodcastHow Financial Institutions Can Prepare for the Future of Fraud with Responsible AI Deployments - with JoAnn Stonier of Mastercard
As AI capabilities evolve, financial institutions face pressure to balance innovation with security, trust, and regulatory compliance. From fraud prevention to…
The AI in Business PodcastUnlocking Infrastructure as the Engine of Transformation – with Deborah Golden from Deloitte
What if the real AI revolution isn't in the models — but in the reimagined systems beneath them? In this episode, Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer…
The AI in Business PodcastBalancing Efficiency and Trust in Field Service Operations - with Eric Rivas of Electrolux
In today's high-volume service environments, the smallest misstep can erode both efficiency and customer trust. In this episode, Eric Rivas, Director for…
The AI in Business PodcastWhy System Integrators Are Key to AI Success - with Pallab Deb of Google
In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Pallab Deb, Managing Director in SI & Industry GTM Partnerships at Google, joins Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to…
The AI in Business PodcastHow Data Ownership Drives Trustworthy AI Models - with Joe Lang of Comfort Systems
Joe Lang, Vice President of Service Technology and Innovation at Comfort Systems USA, joins the AI in Business podcast to discuss why a clear data strategy…
The AI in Business PodcastGenAI, Trust and Talent in Modern Loss-Prevention - with Joe Troy of Amazon
AI-powered video intelligence is transforming the retail environment from one of surveillance to one of support. In this episode, Joe Troy, Senior Manager of…
The AI in Business PodcastOperationalizing Portfolio Decisions at Speed and Scale - with Madhav Madaboosi of bp
Today's guest is Madhav Madaboosi, who is with bp. Madhav Madaboosi leads a global Digital Transformation Team in Future Midstream and Strategy at bp, where he…
The AI in Business PodcastTurning Legacy Service Contracts into First Time Fix Wins - with Joe Lang of Comfort Systems
Today's guest is Joe Lang, Vice President of Service Technology and Innovation at Comfort Systems USA — a leading national provider of mechanical, electrical…
The AI in Business PodcastStorage Strategies That Keep GenAI on Budget - with Amit Gupta of Danaher
Today's guest is Amit Gupta, Chief Digital Officer, Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry, at Danaher. Amit returns to the program to share the operational…
The AI in Business PodcastAI Use Cases Streamlining Commercial Insurance Operations - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL
Today's guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at the AXA XL Global Underwriting Office. AXA XL is the property and casualty and…
The AI in Business PodcastMoving from Pilot to Profit in Service AI Deployments - with Amit Gupta of Danaher
In today's enterprise landscape, many AI initiatives stall before delivering real business value—especially in service operations, where data lives in…
The AI in Business PodcastTurning AI Vision Into Value in Financial Services - with Kelly Dempski of Turing
Today's guest is Kelly Dempski, Head of Solutions for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) at Turing. Turing is one of the world's fastest-growing…
The AI in Business PodcastEthical AI Solutions and Their Impact on Life Sciences and Beyond - with Dr. Steffen Hoffmann of Bosch
Today's guest is Dr. Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Dr. Hoffmann joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore the strategic…
The AI in Business PodcastScaling Growth in Asset Management with AI-Ready Data - with Frank Hattann of Ocorian
What does it really take to bring AI into the heart of financial services—and why are so many firms still stuck in manual mode? In this episode of the 'AI in…
The AI in Business PodcastOvercoming Compliance Challenges in Legal AI Adoption - with Ryan Anderson at Filevine
Today's guest is Ryan Anderson, CEO and Founder of Filevine. Filevine is a cloud-based enterprise legal practice management platform that automates and…
The AI in Business PodcastEnhancing Clinical Workflows and Optimizing Efficiencies - with Patricio La Rosa at Bayer
Today's guest is Patricio La Rosa, Head of End-to-End Decision Science in Seed Production Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Patricio joins the AI in Business…
The AI in Business PodcastAccelerating Retail & CPG Transformation through AI Solutions - with Dwight Hill of Turing and Joe Troy of Amazon
Today's guests are Dwight Hill, Head of Retail & Consumer Products at Turing, and Joe Troy, Senior Manager of Site Risk at Amazon. Turing is one of the world's…
The AI in Business PodcastTransforming Manufacturing with AI-Powered 3D Digital Twins and Remote Monitoring - with Rad Desiraju of Microsoft and Mike Geyer of NVIDIA
For decades, manufacturers have relied on traditional dashboards that often fell short when it came to understanding the complexity of real-time operations. In…
The AI in Business PodcastBuilding Storage Strategies That Scale with AI Workloads - with Bryan Willett of Lexmark
Today's guest is Bryan Willett, Chief Information Security Officer at Lexmark, joining Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how organizations can…
The AI in Business PodcastEnhancing Drug Safety with AI and Automation Technologies - with Marie Flanagan of IQVIA
Today's guest is Marie Flanagan, Director of Product Management in Digital Projects and Solutions at IQVIA. Marie returns to the program to unpack how AI and…
The AI in Business PodcastBuilding Trusted AI Systems in Financial Services From Strategy to Scale - with Zar Toolan of Edward Jones
Today's guest is Zar Toolan, General Partner and Head of Data & AI at Edward Jones, joining Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how AI can be…
The AI in Business PodcastHow AI Partnerships Make Security a Strategic Advantage - with Bryan Willett of Lexmark
Today's guest is Bryan Willett, Chief Information Security Officer. Bryan discusses how organizations can shift security from a reactive compliance task to a…
The AI in Business PodcastResponsible AI That Scales Across Customer Workflows - with Miranda Jones of Emprise Bank
Today's guest is Miranda Jones, SVP of Data & AI Strategy at Emprise Bank. Miranda returns to discuss the evolving reality of responsible AI in the financial…