What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business
“What’s the 𝘽𝙐𝙕𝙕?” is a bi-weekly live format where leaders and hands-on practitioners in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned hype into outcome. 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 and process automation. 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.
Episodes
In this episode, Rod Schatz (Data & Digital Transformation Executive) and Andreas Welsch discuss how leaders can prepare their business for AI-generated disinformation. Rod shares his perspective on the risks of generative AI for disinformation and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to raise awareness within their organization.
Key topics:
- Determine how generative AI will contribute to digital disinf...
In this episode, Brian Evergreen (Founder & CEO, The Profitable Good Company & Author “Autonomous Transformation”) and Andreas Welsch discuss creating a human future with AI. Brian shares examples on human-machine collaboration and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to drive AI initiatives while keeping the impact on people in mind.
Key topics:
- Understand does AI drive autonomous transformation
In this episode, Ramsay Brown (Founder & CEO, Mission Control) and Andreas Welsch discuss how leaders can trust generative AI in their business. Ramsay shares his perspective on responsible AI practices and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to implement AI.
Key topics:
- Hear the key questions for responsible AI
- Address common AI trust challenges
- Learn about the future of work with genera...
In this episode, Maya Mikhailov (Founder & AI Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss how AI leaders can set expectations with their leadership. Maya shares examples of stakeholder management and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to balance excitement for AI with the due diligence needed for successful AI projects.
Key topics:
- Manage your senior leadership’s expectations
- Make AI tangible for thei...
In this episode, Amit Arora (VP - Head of Product, Cyber Risk Solutions) and Andreas Welsch discuss how AI helps reinsurance companies assess cyber risk potential. Amit shares his story about teaching AI how to deal with previously unseen situations and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to learn about concrete AI scenarios in the industry.
Key topics:
- Learn how AI helps identify previously unknown r...
In this episode, Tom Davenport (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss how companies can transform their business with AI. Tom shares his perspective on creating new business modes based on AI and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to set up their company for successful AI projects.
Key topics:
- Find out how AI drives change
- Achieve business outcomes from AI
- Transfer experienc...
In this episode, Mary Purk (Executive Director, AI & Analytics Center at Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania) and Andreas Welsch discuss how AI leaders can help scale AI adoption across their company. Mary shares her learnings on AI adoption in business and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to benefit from both, deep academic and practical experience.
Key topics:
- Learn how to b...
In this episode, Alexander Leonida (Founder SilkFlo) and Andreas Welsch discuss why taking a multi-vendor approach for process automation is so popular. Alexander shares his perspective on multi-vendor strategies and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to provide maximum value to their business stakeholders.
Key topics:
- Understand multi- vs. single-vendor strategies
- Determine fit for your organiza...
In this episode, Shail Khiyara (Founder VOCAL Council), Frank Casale (Founder The Institute for RPA & AI), Ian Barkin (Entrepreneur & Investor), and Andreas Welsch discuss the trends that will shape AI and intelligent automation in 2023. Frank shares how technologies adjacent to RPA deliver value. Shail points to multi-vendor environments that have historically grown. And Ian emphasizes the need to stay relevant in today&...
In this episode, Vijay Yadav (Director Quantitative Sciences - Digital, Data & Analytics) and Andreas Welsch discuss how allies and so-called pathfinders help navigate the organization and win support for Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects. Vijay shares his approach for identifying project supporters and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to remove common roadblocks in their AI program.
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In this episode, Vin Vashishta (AI Strategy Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss how you can define an AI strategy and put it into action. Vin shares examples on business and technology goals, and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to define their own AI strategy.
Key topics:
- Define the key aspects of an AI strategy
- Measure your AI strategy's effectiveness
- Describe which business aspe...
In this episode, Brian Pearce (Senior AI CoE Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss leading an AI CoE to success. Brian shares shares his journey on building and leading a CoE, and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to do the same.
Key topics:
- Understand the mandate of an AI CoE
- Learn when AI CoE’s mission is done
- Hear why a product mindset is key for AI
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In this episode, Maxim Ioffe (Intelligent Automation Leader, WESCO Distribution) and Andreas Welsch discuss why a pragmatic approach to process automation is critical. Maxim shares examples of successful automation projects and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to achieve results from their automation program quickly.
Key topics:
- Take a pragmatic approach to AI & automation
- Build and maintain ...
In this episode, Chris Johannessen (Editor of the Journal of AI, Robotics and Workplace Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss what to consider when setting up your Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation Center of Excellence (CoE). Chris shares his career insights on creating CoEs and provides valuable advice for listeners considering whether to establish a CoE in their business.
Key topics:
- Determine if your...
In this episode, Brandon Cosley (Director Artificial Intelligence) and Andreas Welsch discuss how business stakeholders can become more familiar with data science & Artificial Intelligence (AI). Brandon shares expertise on increasing AI literacy in business teams and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to get value from AI projects faster.
Key topics:
- Upskill your team on data science
- Ask the...
In this episode, Johan Steyn (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss taking a common sense approach for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Johan shares his perspective on successful AI projects and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to learn from dozens of customer projects.
Key topics:
- Avoid common mistakes when investing in AI
- Get genuine buy-in from business stakeholders
- Apply com...
In this episode, Asheesh Biyala (Director, Intelligent Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss the key to building your automation culture. Asheesh shares his success story of successfully building an automation culture at multiple companies and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to accomplish the same.
Key topics:
- Create an automation culture
- Tailor your program to your company
- Develop use cas...
In this episode, Sara Hanks (Senior Director Program Management) and Andreas Welsch discuss the top 3 learnings for new AI leaders. Sara shares learnings on becoming an AI program lead and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to move into a similar role in their business.
Key topics:
- Learn what to expect as an AI lead
- Find out the top challenges in that role
- Hear how to apply it to a new AI pr...
In this episode, Ariana Smetana (Digital Transformation Expert), Noelle Silver (AI Ethics & Education Leader), Tolani Jaiye-Tikolo (Intelligent Automation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss building trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation. Ariana, Noelle, and Tolani share key insights on why keeping humans in the loop is a critical factor for trust in AI and provide valuable examples for listeners looking to int...
In this episode, Somil Gupta (Founder Algorithmic Scale), Kieran Gilmurray (Author & Digital Transformation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss how business leaders can win with AI. Somil and Kieran share their insights on what it means to digitally transform an organization and provide valuable tips for listeners looking to lead AI programs to success.
Key topics:
- Lead digital transformation programs
- Mon...
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