What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

“What’s the BUZZ?” is a live format where leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned technology hype into business outcomes. Each episode features a different guest who shares their journey in implementing AI and automation in business. From overcoming challenges to seeing real results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation. Since 2021, AI leaders have shared their perspectives on AI strategy, leadership, culture, product mindset, collaboration, ethics, sustainability, technology, privacy, and security. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI and automation in business. ********** “What’s the BUZZ?” is hosted and produced by Andreas Welsch, top 10 AI advisor, thought leader, speaker, and author of the “AI Leadership Handbook”. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI advisory firm.

Episodes

May 2, 2025 21 mins

What if the secret to harnessing AI in your business lies in strong governance and collaboration? 

In this episode, host Andreas Welsch speaks with Maxim Ioffe, Director Global IA CoE at WESCO, about the critical role of governance in AI adoption. They explore how companies can strategically align technology with business goals while fostering an innovative culture. 

Maxim shares invaluable insights on developing a comprehensive AI m...

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It's the age-old problem: business and technology stakeholders don't speak the same language. But why do we need them to come together—and how can that happen?

In this episode of "What's the BUZZ?—AI in Business," host Andreas Welsch engages in a compelling conversation with Camila Manera, an AI expert and entrepreneur, as they explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and business strateg...

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What if you could create a fully functional app just by expressing your idea in natural language?

In this episode, host Andreas Welsch catches up with Matt van Itallie, the founder and CEO of Sema, to explore the exciting world of vibecoding. Discover how vibecoding is democratizing app development, enabling even those without programming skills to prototype live applications with ease. 

Matt shares valuable insights into the risks o...

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What if the next member of your team could be an AI agent, designed to think independently, adapt, and collaborate seamlessly with others?

In this episode, host Andreas Welsch engages in an enlightening conversation with Tomas Gogar, CEO and co-founder of Rossum, as they explore the potential of AI agents in the modern workplace. Together, they discuss critical topics such as the challenges of making AI agents enterprise-ready, the ...

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What if the future of work includes team members who aren't human but highly capable AI agents?

In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?—AI in Business,” host Andreas Welsch engages in a fascinating discussion with Dan Sodergren, a seasoned keynote speaker and tech futurist, on the swiftly changing landscape of AI agents and their implications for the workforce. Learn how AI can be more than just a tool but a collaborator, reshapin...

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What if your next co-worker was an AI that could think and act like a human?

In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?,” host Andreas Welsch sits down with Eduardo Ordax, Generative AI Lead at AWS, to explore the groundbreaking world of AI agents and their potential to revolutionize business operations. 

As companies race to adopt AI, Eduardo shares valuable insights on how these intelligent agents can evolve from mere task automation to ...

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Can AI truly reshape the future of work, or is it just another passing trend? 

In this episode of "What's the BUZZ?", host Andreas Welsch sits down with Joe Reis, a seasoned authority in data engineering and a passionately outspoken advocate for mental wellness in tech. 

Join them as they dive into the real implications of AI in modern business, exploring the thin line between innovation and burnout. They discuss the o...

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What if the next big decision-maker in your business wasn't a human, but an AI system designed to enhance human capabilities and drive strategic results?

In this episode of "What’s the BUZZ?—AI in Business," host Andreas Welsch engages in a compelling conversation with Kate O'Neill, the Tech Humanist, who shares her extensive knowledge on the interplay between technology and human experience. They explore how lea...

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What if the key to unlocking AI’s potential in your business wasn’t just the technology—but how you prepare your team to use it?

In this episode of What’s the BUZZ?, host Andreas Welsch and Nico Bitzer, CEO and Co-Founder of Bots and People, explore how businesses can move beyond the AI hype and start seeing real, measurable outcomes.

Together, they take a deep dive into:

  • Why simply buying AI tools isn’t enough—and how the real RO...
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What if your next big innovation didn’t come from your IT department, but from a non-technical team member empowered to create AI-driven applications?

In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest Ian Barkin (Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author) explore the transformative potential of citizen development and its role in breaking down barriers to digital transformation.

We dive into how low-code and no-code platforms are en...

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What if your next team member wasn’t human, but an AI agent capable of planning, self-correcting, and collaborating with other agents to deliver results? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest, Kiumarse Zamanian PhD (Senior Product Executive), dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of AI agent frameworks, revealing how they’re transforming businesses from the ground up.

We break down how businesses can harness the power o...

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Is AI just another buzzword, or can it truly revolutionize your business? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest Leanne Shelton break down how business leaders can cut through the hype and harness AI to achieve meaningful results.  

Key takeaways include:  
- How to integrate AI tools into existing workflows without losing your team’s unique strengths.  
- Why balancing AI efficiency with human expertise is...

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Is your business ready to harness the full potential of AI? Learn how to move beyond the hype and use AI tools like large language models (LLMs) to drive real outcomes in document processing, enterprise integration, and more.

In this episode of What’s the BUZZ?—AI in Business, host Andreas Welsch is joined by guest Petr Baudis, co-founder and CTO of Rossum. Together, they explore how AI leaders can achieve measurable results with au...

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In this episode, Bernhard Ritz (CEO & Founder, Ainzel) and Andreas Welsch discuss supercharging your business processes with collaborative AI agents. Bernhard shares his insights on introducing AI agents into business functions and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to elevate their business operations with the help of a virtual team of expert agents.

Key topics:
- Describe the opportunity to bring AI a...

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In this episode, Jeremy Gilliland (Automation & AI Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss how Generative AI enables next-level process automation. Jeremy shares his learnings on vendors adding agentic AI to their RPA products and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to explore both technologies together..

Key topics:
- Describe how Generative AI expands traditional RPA
- Assess the potential for IT and Au...

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In this episode, Nicole Wieberneit (Sales & Go-To-Market Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss scaling go-to-market (GTM) for enterprise Generative AI. Nicole shares her approach to introducing technology innovations such as AI to sales teams, and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to scale their product sales through an enabled and engaged sales force.

Key topics:
- Be aware of marketing and sales' f...

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In this episode, Steve Wilson (Co-Lead OWASP Top 10 for LLM Apps & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss red-teaming and safeguards for LLM applications. Steve shares his insights how Generative AI vulnerabilities have evolved from embarrassing to financially risky and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to improve the security of their Generative AI applications.

Key topics:
- One year after OWASP Top 10 f...

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In this special episode, Andreas Welsch launches his new AI Leadership Handbook together with fellow AI leaders:
- Matt Lewis (Founder & CEO, LLMental)
- Brian Evergreen (CEO of The Future Solving Company)
- Maya Mikhailov (Founder & CEO, SAVVI.AI
- Paul Kurchina (Enterprise Architecture Community Leader)
- Harpreet Sahota (Developer Relations Expert)
- Steve Wilson (Chief Product Officer at Exabeam ...

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In this episode, Quentin Reil (Founder & Chief AI Officer) and Andreas Welsch discuss the four key challenges of Generative AI that you can't ignore. Quentin shares his story about leveraging business data as a differentiator and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to overcome the most common issues surrounding Generative AI applications.

Key topics:
- Describe the impact of the evolving Generative ...

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In this episode, Lasse Rindom (AI Lead, BASICO) and Andreas Welsch discuss leveraging the AI hype and disillusionment to drive business impact. Lasse shares his story from previous hype cycles in Automation and AI to the latest one of Generative AI and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to get actionable insights into driving AI adoption in their business.

Key topics:
- Assess the current AI adoption phase ...

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