AI & Data Driven Leadership
The AI & Data Driven Leadership Podcast offers a platform for leaders like you to share your experiences and strategies with a dedicated audience of business professionals and fellow executives from around the world. If you lead a company with at least 30 professional employees, we invite you to join us and share how data-driven decision-making has helped you solve complex problems, align strategic goals, and foster growth within your organization. Each episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership is a celebration of leadership, innovation, and the data-driven tactics that are driving the future of business. We bring forward stories of success and lessons learned from industry leaders who have navigated today’s most pressing challenges and turned them into opportunities for growth. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.slingshotapp.io/podcast-guest-application.
Episodes
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews James Robson, founder of Datum Longevitus, a data protection and GDPR specialist. James challenges the "data is the new oil" narrative, arguing personal data is more like "the new money."
The conversation explores AI governance, trust as a competitive differentiator, and the EU AI Act. James emphasizes that good governance enables rather than hinders innovation, drawing on his experie...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Neal Bawa, CEO and Founder of Grocapitus Investments and the "mad scientist of multifamily," who shares his journey from technology entrepreneur to data-driven real estate investor.
Neal explains how he uses data science and AI to analyze markets through his Location Magic platform, automate deal underwriting, and streamline business operations using specialized AI agents. He also dis...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Justin Roopnarine, Partner at Limitless Capital, a hedge fund focused on global equity markets using option-based, relative value strategies.
Justin explains her firm's "efficient, hedged, and uncorrelated" investment philosophy, clarifying that options are disciplined risk management tools, not speculation. Drawing on her engineering background and military experience in the Air Forc...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, your host Dean Guida speaks with Geoff Livingston, founder of Generative Buzz, about practical AI adoption in marketing and sales.
They debunk common AI myths, particularly fears about job displacement, emphasizing AI as a tool to augment rather than replace workers. Key topics include the difference between AI experimentation and true adoption, the critical importance of data arch...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Dmytro Negoduik, a self-described "Fractional AI Officer," about how mid-market B2B companies can practically implement AI.
Dmytro explains his approach to identifying "money leaks" in businesses, such as overdue payments and inefficient processes, and emphasizes the difference between casually using AI tools and fully deploying operational AI systems. He discusses building AI call ce...
In this episode of AI and Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida interviews Walter Crosby, CEO of Helix Sales Development, about building effective sales organizations.
Walter shares insights on helping founders transition out of direct sales roles, diagnosing root causes of sales problems using data, and tracking key metrics like pipeline health and win rates. He discusses common hiring mistakes, the importance of objective assessments...
In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews Eric Coffie, Founding Member of GovCon Giants and a federal procurement expert.
Eric breaks down the $800 billion government contracting market, explaining how small businesses can strategically pursue contracts rather than blindly chasing bids. He covers key topics including market research phases, bid evaluation, AI-powered intelligence tools, and contract expiration signals. Eric also d...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, your host Dean Guida interviews Seva Ustinov, CEO of Plurio AI.
Seva shares his journey from running a marketing agency to building Plurio AI, an AI-driven platform that automates performance marketing for large advertisers. They discuss the challenges of campaign optimization, data integration, and building trust in AI agents. Seva explains how Plurio AI streamlines repetitive mar...
In this episode, Dean Guida hosts Panos Siozos, Co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds, as they discuss Panos’s journey from academia to leading an edtech startup.
Panos shares insights on building a remote-first company, the integration of AI in online learning, and balancing scientific rigor with practical usability. He emphasizes AI as a tool to support, not replace, human educators and highlights the importance of privacy, ethi...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Rajeev Butani, Chairman and CEO of MediaMint, about the integration of AI in enterprise operations.
Rajeev shares insights from his extensive tech leadership background, emphasizing AI as an operational tool that augments, not replaces, human roles. He discusses MediaMint’s persona-based AI assistants, the importance of human accountability, and the evolving “service as so...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, your host Dean Guida interviews Ritam Gandhi, founder of Studio Graphene, about the transformative impact of AI on software development, product design, and organizational culture.
Ritam shares his journey from investment banking tech to building an AI-native studio, emphasizing the shift from deterministic to probabilistic software. They discuss challenges in quality assurance, di...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Craig Harris, founder of Lookatmedia, an AI-powered PR and media company.
Craig shares insights from his 35-year communications career and explains how his platform uses a specialized AI language model to create authentic, journalist-tailored press releases and visual content. The discussion covers AI’s role in democratizing PR, the importance of authenticity over AI-generated i...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Vlad Kovacevic, Founder and CEO of Inovatec, about transforming automotive and powersports lending through data-driven automation and AI.
Vlad shares how Inovatec uses AI to process both structured and unstructured data, improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance for lenders. The discussion covers company culture, core values, data governance, and ISO certifications. Vlad offers p...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Rupali Kumbhani, a Global Consultant and Strategic Advisor, about her interdisciplinary journey from physics to technology and business.
Rupali shares insights on leading AI and data initiatives, emphasizing the importance of aligning people, priorities, and purpose. She discusses overcoming fear and resistance, fostering innovation through risk-taking, and balancing ambition with realistic exe...
In this episode, Dean interviews Kaitlyn Albertoli, co-founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions, about using AI and computer vision to help utilities analyze inspection data and improve grid reliability.
Kaitlyn shares her journey into energy and sustainability, the challenges of introducing AI to a risk-averse industry, and her experience as a female leader. They discuss grid modernization, wildfire prevention, and the need for proactive ...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Elvin Aghammadzada, an AI Architect at NVIDIA, about his journey in artificial intelligence and the field’s rapid evolution.
Elvin shares insights on foundational AI breakthroughs, the importance of data quality, and the challenges of building advanced models. He discusses the future of AI and robotics, the need for human collaboration, and how AI democratizes access to knowledg...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Anders Lillevik, Founder and CEO of Focal Point, about the evolution of procurement from a cost-focused, transactional role to a strategic, data-driven discipline.
Anders discusses how AI and data analytics are transforming procurement, enabling automation of routine tasks and deeper risk management. He highlights the importance of leadership, trust in AI, and balancing innovation with regulato...
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews leadership coach and author Jim Carlough about his 30+ year career in healthcare leadership.
Jim shares insights on leading with integrity, building trust, and the importance of emotional intelligence. The conversation explores the evolving role of AI and data analytics in leadership, emphasizing that while AI can enhance decision-making, human judgment remains essential. Jim offers practical a...
In this episode, your host Dean Guida interviews Bryan Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Ruli AI, about his unique background as both a lawyer and engineer, and his journey through Google and Meta to founding Ruli AI.
Bryan discusses how Ruli AI uses AI to help in-house legal teams manage a wide range of legal tasks efficiently, not just contracts. They explore the challenges of legal tech adoption, privacy, reducing AI errors, and integra...
In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, your host Dean Guida speaks to Bhavini Kamdar, Founder and CEO of Infinity Business Solutions. Bhavini shares her entrepreneurial journey from finance to building a company that manages remote teams for small businesses. She discusses leadership lessons, the integration of AI and data, and the importance of adaptability. Bhavini highlights how AI enhances productivity, dispels com...
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