The AI CEO with Seema Alexander
The AI CEO Podcast Host: Seema Alexander, Co-founder & President of Virgent AI | Co-Chair, DC Startup & Tech Week AI isn’t just another tool—it’s the next frontier of business. The AI CEO Podcast explores the intersection of AI, business strategy, and leadership, equipping CEOs, founders, and executives with the insights they need to navigate and leverage AI effectively. Hosted by Seema Alexander, Co-founder & President of Virgent AI—a company specializing in AI-powered solutions and AI agents—this podcast goes beyond the hype to break down how AI is transforming industries, leadership, and innovation. As Co-Chair of DC Startup & Tech Week, Seema is at the forefront of AI-driven business evolution, helping companies move from AI-curious to AI-powered. Each episode features CEOs, founders, AI experts, and industry leaders sharing real-world strategies and case studies on: ✅ AI adoption and implementation for business growth ✅ AI agents, automation, and next-gen AI technologies ✅ How AI is shaping leadership and decision-making ✅ AI-driven innovation and competitive advantage ✅ Ethics, governance, and responsible AI use ✅ The future of work and workforce transformation ✅ AI investments, ROI, and scaling AI initiatives Powered by Virgent AI, The AI CEO Podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the AI revolution. Subscribe now and redefine what’s possible with AI! 🚀Produced by Legacy Sessions
Episodes
A pioneer in the intersection of artificial intelligence and business intelligence, Cenk Sidar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Enquire AI. In today’s discussion with Seema, Sidar emphasizes the indispensability of human experts despite AI's growing capabilities and explains the concept of 'last mile experts' in AI-driven workflows.
The conversation also delves into Inquire AI's evolution from a political...
Swathi Young is a formidable force in the technology industry. An adept leader with over 20 years of experience across organizations such as Amtrak, Sungard, GE, and Oracle, she is also a crusader on the forefront of change with regards to machine learning, AI and emerging technologies.
The conversation delves into real-world use cases in healthcare, fintech, professional services, and public sector, illus...
The AI CEO: Trust Issues — Building AI That Won’t Break the Business | Jess Szmajda (Amazon, Axios, Capital One)
Can you really trust AI? In this episode of The AI CEO Podcast, we sit down with Jess Szmajda—former CTO of Axios, General Manager at Amazon, and current VP of Engineering at Capital One—to explore how forward-thinking leaders can adopt AI safely without sacrificing security, privacy, or public trust.
Jess shares lessons...
Angela Virtu joined Kogod's IT&A Department as a Professorial Lecturer in 2023. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses covering topics such as introduction to technology, data analytics, machine learning, and coding. Prior to joining our faculty, she built AI & ML solutions that bridged theoretical advancements with their practical, ethical applications. She was able to drive business impact on these solutio...
Revolutionizing Legacy: How Stanley Black & Decker is Winning with AI with Matt Griffiths
In this episode of the AI CEO podcast, host Seema Alexander sits down with Matt Griffiths, VP of AI and Data at Stanley Black & Decker, to explore the current and future impact of AI on enterprise.
Matt shares his journey from working with data on shop floors to leading the AI initiatives at Stanley Black...
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In the inaugural episode of the AI CEO Podcast, host Seema Alexander, co-founder and President of Vigent AI, speaks with Jesse Alton, CEO and partner at Virgent.
We discuss the transformative role of AI in business, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy for leadership and employees, the need for responsible AI, and the opportunities AI brings fo...
In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' business podcast, host Seema Alexander interviews Adam Phillips, Managing Director at Techstars.
They discuss the realities of seeking venture capital, building relationships with VCs, and the journey of transitioning from being a lawyer to a startup founder and eventually a key player at Techstars.
Adam shares his personal experiences of growing up with immigrant par...
In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth business podcast, host Seema Alexander speaks with Haley Bryant, Principal of Hustle Fund.
The conversation explores the dynamics of venture capital, strategies for scaling startups, and what it takes to achieve growth in competitive markets.
Haley shares insights from her journey as an operator and investor, highlighting the importance of customer journey ...
In this episode, Seema interviews Marc Steren, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of University Startups.
They discuss the challenges and triumphs of adopting emerging technologies before consumer readiness, emphasizing the need to get consumers to buy into a vision while solving immediate problems.
Mark shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with a failed attempt to launch a mobile ticketing company, through his experienc...
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In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' business podcast host Seema Alexander speaks with Marcus Finley, CEO of FinDigital, about the transformative potential of AI. They discuss strategies for leveraging AI in startup innovation, to enhance team capabilities, and create impactful tech products.
The dialogue spans Marcus's journe...
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In this episode of 'From Spaghetti to Growth,' host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI and co-chair DC Startup Week, explores the entrepreneurial journey of Rachel Koretsky, the CEO of UpACE and co-chair of DC Startup Week.
Rachel shares insights on how she grew her startup from zero to nearly 5 million users, di...
In this special episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander recaps her transformative experience attending VeeCon 2024, a conference hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk.
Seema shares her businewss insights and memorable moments from the event, which featured a diverse lineup of speakers including entrepreneurs, technologists, and entertainers.
Key highlights include talks by Will Guidara on 'unreasona...
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In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander interviews Sahil and Rahul, co-founders of Rasa, a fast-casual Indian restaurant chain.
They delve into their transition from corporate careers to entrepreneurship, fueled by their immigrant backgrounds and family influences.
The discussion covers strategic choices in...
📌Make sure to check out Yellowtail Tech https://yellowtail.tech/ In this episode of the FSG podcast, you'll dive into an insightful conversation with Jubee Leroy Vilceus, CEO of Yellowtail Tech, as he shares his journey of transforming a brick-and-mortar business into a thriving online platform. From overcoming imposter syndrome to redefining the company's offerings, Jubee's experiences offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs nav...
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In this episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast, host Seema Alexander converses with Wa'il Ashshowwaf, a seasoned entrepreneur and ecosystem builder.
The discussion revolves around the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of early customer acquisition, and building products that solve real problem...
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Mariam Nasrat on Breshna.io's Explosive Growth and Strategic Focus
In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, Seema interviews Mariam Nusrat, CEO of Breshna.io, continuing their conversation from a year ago.
Mariam shares key insights behind Breshna’s journey, transitioning from 37,000 to over 176,000 users creating mo...
Leverage AI In Your Business or Risk Becoming Obsolete w/ Jesse Alton of Virgent AI
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In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, host Seema Alexander and her co-founder and CEO of Virgent AI, Jesse Alton, explore the transformative power of AI in entrepreneurship and various industries.
The discussion includes Sam Altman's ...
In this episode of the 'From Spaghetti to Growth' podcast, host Seema Alexander is joined by Brandon Andrews, co-founder of Gauge.ai, Chief Product Officer; CEO, The Inexorable; and a Shark Tank casting director.
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In this opening episode for Season 2, host Seema Alexander, president of Virgent AI, talks with Maha Abouelenein, CEO and founder of Digital & Savvy about how to build brands to disrupt markets and all things in between.
Maha shares her journey from working in corporate roles at companies like General Mills, Google, and Netfli...
📌Today’s guest on the From Spaghetti to Growth podcast is founder Pramod Raheja.
Pramod is a trained pilot who now operates the emerging tech company Airgility, which produces autonomous drones.
In this insightful episode, we cover the important lessons Pramod took from his earlier aviation career into the world of entrepreneurship and what it takes to pivot into new and daring industries, ev...
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