Stay ConnectedThe 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.
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Today's guest is Matthias Steinberg, Chief Financial Officer of MindBridge Analytics. MindBridge is a software company that has developed an AI-powered risk and anomaly detection platform at the cutting edge of accounting and financial service workflows, driving deep business insights in the process. Matthias joins us in today's program to talk about the trouble that financial professionals face across industries when adopting AI. Later, we touch on the difference between short- and long-term ROI as we see more support for automation across finance teams in every kind of enterprise. This episode is sponsored by MindBridge Analytics. Find out more about sponsored content and how to engage with the Emerj audience at emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota. Ylan returns to the program today to surmise the progress in new generative AI tools and LLMs over the past two years. We examine the new challenges they pose in the healthcare industry. With ChatGPT and similar tools gaining traction, what strategic shifts are needed for data management and utilization? We explore how healthcare leaders can navigate these emerging challenges, leverage data strategies, and adapt to the evolving landscape. Visit emerj.com/beg1 to learn more about the practical steps for AI deployment for non-technical professionals.
Today's guest is Nate Bell, Corporate Functions Business Data Leader at Wells Fargo. Nate joins us on today's show to discuss the growing role of AI in the financial services sector, focusing on reconciling infrastructure investment with innovative use cases. With a unique vantage point from the data side, Nathaniel explores three main challenges in data management: the cost of good data management, navigating new AI-related risks, and the complexities of anthropomorphizing AI. These issues, he explains, can lead to misconceptions both within management and in customer-facing environments, where AI's "people-pleasing" capabilities are often misunderstood. To discover more AI use cases, best practice guides, white papers, frameworks, and more, join Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.
Today's guest is Stephanie McReynolds, Vice President of Product and Portfolio Marketing at OneTrust. OneTrust is a security and privacy platform provider with over 12,000 employees and a $5 billion valuation established to address the growing need for compliance with emerging internet privacy regulations and laws. Stephanie joins us on the program today to delve into the barriers businesses face in AI adoption and the critical data challenges that need to be addressed to successfully implement AI systems. She shares insights on the recent EU AI Act that came into effect on August 2, 2024, and what businesses must consider to comply with these new regulations. This episode is sponsored by OneTrust. To learn more about Emerj Media and how to reach the Emerj audience, visit emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Aman Thind, Chief Architect at State Street. He joins us in the program today to talk about practical applications of AI across asset management workflows and what advanced generative technologies will mean for the sector in the long term. Throughout the program, Aman makes a finer point about the possibilities for content generation, administration, and data governance as these technologies advance in the coming years. This episode is sponsored by Deloitte. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Urvashi Tyagi, Advisor and Former CTO at ResMed. Urvashi joins us on today's podcast with Emerj Senior Matthew DeMello to discuss the unique challenges healthcare leaders face in driving software development efficiencies for medical devices and customer-facing mobile applications. As the med tech industry strives to balance innovation with regulatory compliance, many companies find themselves navigating complex approval processes that can delay product launches and stifle progress. This episode is sponsored by Pieces. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota. Ylan joins us on today's program to discuss the complexities faced by leaders in legacy industries, such as healthcare, as they navigate the balance between infrastructure investments in cloud technologies and end-point storage to meet business goals. Throughout the episode, Ylan shares insights on developing a robust business strategy for cloud migration, highlighting common pitfalls like cost overruns and outdated mindsets. This episode is sponsored by MinIO. Find out more about sponsored content and how to engage with the Emerj audience at emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Steve Jones, Executive Vice President of Data Driven Business & GenAI at Capgemini. Together with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello, Steve joins us on today's program to examine the evolving landscape of AI development and the critical need for trust and ethical guardrails in deploying AI systems across enterprises. Drawing on insights from a recent VentureBeat event focused on AI transformation, Steve shares his perspective on the state of AI and the challenges that lie ahead. This episode is sponsored by Capgemini. To learn more about Emerj Media and how to reach the Emerj audience, visit emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Brian Weiss, Chief Technology Officer at Hyperscience. Hyperscience is a software company that provides back-office services and helps automate document processes to turn unstructured content into structured, actionable data. Brian joins us on today's program to dive into the pressing challenges facing business leaders across financial services and insurance sectors as they grapple with digital transformation. His conversation with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello centers around the persistent struggle to digitize and automate processes traditionally handled through paper-based workflows. Despite the long-standing goal of moving towards a more digital future, early technologies like intelligent document processing, optical character recognition, and robotic process automation have often failed to deliver due to their limitations, creating a trade-off between high automation and low accuracy. This episode is sponsored by Hyperscience. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
Today's guest is Bill Armstrong, Chief Innovation Officer at Moss Adams. Moss Adams is one of the 15 largest public accounting firms in the US, providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to public and private middle-market enterprises across industries. Bill joins Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today's show to dive into the rapid mainstream adoption of AI tools in the accounting industry, as highlighted by a recent Moss Adams survey from December 2023. The survey reveals an unexpected trend: 69% of accountants are bullish or optimistic about the role of AI in their profession. What's fueling this optimism, and how will it shape the future of the industry? We break down these findings to explore the key drivers of AI growth in accounting and their broader implications.
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