

The AI in Business Podcast
Daniel Faggella
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
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
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Mar 19, 2024 • 17min
What Telecom Can Teach Other Sectors About AI Adoption - with Nadeem Saeed of Verizon
Nadeem Saeed of Verizon discusses challenges in telecom AI adoption, cross-industry learnings on scaling and customer focus, balancing regulation, and the significance of AI and 5G for industry transformation.

Mar 14, 2024 • 28min
What GenAI Means for Life Sciences IT Leaders - with Steven Zhang of Deloitte
The podcast discusses the impact of AI on life sciences IT workflows, focusing on adopting generative AI with a four-pillar framework. Topics include talent needs, responsible AI practices, executive buy-in, integrating AI into core processes, and upskilling the workforce. It also addresses challenges like data governance, upskilling IT talent, and the importance of education and collaboration among business leaders for successful AI adoption.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 33min
Multichannel Customer Journeys in Financial Services - with Anuj Maniar of Deloitte
Anuj Maniar of Deloitte discusses balancing customer expectations in financial services channel strategy. They explore AI use cases in multichannel space, emphasizing after-call work in customer service. The podcast highlights challenges in meeting evolving customer demands and the importance of AI adoption for efficiency in financial services.

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Mar 12, 2024 • 21min
A Post-Pandemic Autopsy of Retail and eCommerce Challenges - with Poonam Goyal of Bloomberg Intelligence
The podcast discusses post-pandemic retail challenges, focusing on athleisure trends and AI solutions. Topics include rise of resale brands, sustainability in retail, Amazon's dominance, generative AI impact, and revolutionizing retail feedback with social commerce and customer insights.

Mar 11, 2024 • 45min
Introducing 'The Trajectory': A Specific Editorial Focus on Power and Artificial General Intelligence - with Yoshua Bengio
Revered computer scientist Yoshua Bengio discusses his change of heart on artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the impact of large language models like ChatGPT. The podcast explores the evolution of AI policy, the risks and benefits of sharing technology, and the importance of governance in mitigating AI risks.

Mar 6, 2024 • 26min
AI in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains and Manufacturing - with Laks Pernenkil of Deloitte
Deloitte's Laks Pernenkil discusses AI in pharmaceutical supply chain manufacturing with Emerj, exploring data layers, AI applications in operations, evolution across industries, and revolutionary data usage impact on manufacturing.

Mar 6, 2024 • 33min
Solving Insurance Inefficiencies with AI - with Sandee Suhrada and Karl Hersch of Deloitte
The podcast discusses the integration of AI in the insurance industry, focusing on automation benefits and business value. Topics include AI in underwriting, future AI assistants for insurance, interdisciplinary teamwork for AI projects, and navigating change and innovation in the industry.

Mar 5, 2024 • 24min
Prioritizing High-Quality Patient Experiences in Insurance Workflows - with Shane Bray of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana
Discussing the integration of AI in healthcare and financial services to enhance patient experiences. Exploring generative AI advantages in healthcare IT systems and caretakers' understanding of patient behaviors. Addressing challenges in healthcare insurance workflows, prioritizing patient-centered outcomes, and leveraging AI for data insights to improve decision-making processes.

Feb 27, 2024 • 18min
A User's Guide to Out-of-the-Box Computer Vision Models - with Adam Burns of Intel
Adam Burns from Intel discusses out-of-the-box solutions for computer vision in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. He explores real-time data value and task chaining in healthcare, AI adoption in collaborative work environments, and advanced computer vision applications in manufacturing.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 40min
Breaking Boundaries with Generative AI - with Gianni Giacomelli of Genpact
Gianni Giacomelli discusses the practical implications of generative AI and how business leaders can adapt. The podcast explores challenges and opportunities of industrializing generative AI and the importance of human supervision. It challenges traditional beliefs about human superiority, emphasizes creativity and innovation with machine assistance, and explores the transformative power of AI on human life. Speakers express mutual agreement on the potential of generative AI and offer links to associated white papers for deeper insights.


