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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 Dr. Raghav Vadhera, Lead Technical Architect for AI/ML Platform & Services at Raytheon Technologies. Dr. Vadhera returns to the program today to talk about a new initiative from the Biden administration in partnership with Raytheon to improve flood prediction capabilities using AI and cutting-edge technologies. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Vadhera explores the capabilities of AI in weather prediction and emergency response systems, including analyzing long-term data, identifying trends, and predicting weather events associated with specific cloud formations. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Andrei Tadique, Director and Head of Manufacturing Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Andrei joins us on today's podcast to discuss the biggest challenges for Life Sciences leaders in driving logistics and supply chain workflows. In the course of his conversation with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello, Tadique identifies and explores three key challenges: data integration, process standardization, and talent acquisition and retention. Throughout, he offers leaders actionable advice for working around remaining paper-based workflows, creating a global digital ecosystem, and digitalizing chemistry and manufacturing controls to unlock AI's value. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Akash Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of GreyOrange. GreyOrange is a warehouse robotics and software company that works in apparel, retail, consumer electronics, and home improvement, among other industries. In a special series focusing on software development challenges sponsored by Pieces, Akash joins us on today's program to talk about the challenges faced by AI startups in balancing short-term priorities with their long-term vision. Later, he and Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello explore the importance of prioritization, understanding the value of features, and striking a balance between progressing towards long-term company goals and meeting immediate operational needs. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Brenda Kahl, Senior Director of Service and Support at Illumina. Illumina is a San Diego-based biotechnology company founded in 1998 that develops and markets systems for genetic analysis, serving sequencing, genotyping, gene expression, and proteomics markets in over 155 countries. Brenda joins us on today's program to pull apart training challenges for field service operations in biotech spaces and the technology infrastructure necessary to build solutions. Throughout the episode, Brenda gives actionable insights for driving efficiency and cost savings with call center metrics and digital tools, such as tribal knowledge systems that can accommodate new working styles like remote work. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is David Thompson, Chief Technology Officer at American Express Global Business Travel. American Express Global Business Travel – better known as Amex GBT and officially known as Global Business Travel Group, Inc. – is a multinational travel management company based in New York City. Employing 18,000 people across over 140 countries, Amex GBT operates independently from American Express, which maintains a minority interest in the company. David joins us on the program today to quantify the challenges business leaders face in driving business travel workflows with AI. From predicting travel disruptions to personalizing customer experiences for enterprise clients, David explains the enormous efficiencies AI can create in business travel over the coming decade and what they mean for leaders across industries. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Jane Chen, Director of Commercial Analytics for Women's Cancer at Novartis. Jane joins us on the program today to highlight challenges in identifying and segmenting specific patient groups, particularly those with rare or niched diseases. Throughout the episode, she sheds a spotlight on privacy concerns in healthcare data, including blind spots due to HIPAA regulations. Later, she explains the ways healthcare leaders are testing the waters for generative AI applications in healthcare. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Juan Lavista Ferres, Microsoft Chief Data Scientist and Corporate Vice President. Juan joins us on today's program to talk about his new book AI for Good, which showcases his philosophy in driving AI capabilities toward altruistic and responsible outcomes and the work of his team at the AI for Good labs at Microsoft. Throughout the episode, Juan explains how his team works with multiple organizations to develop AI solutions that align with human values, emphasizing the need for AI interventions to address growing health issues across the globe that didn't exist decades ago. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Poonam Goyal, Sector Head and Senior eCommerce and Athleisure Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Given post-pandemic retail and logistics trends, athleisure is frequently a 'canary in the coalmine' for many cross-sector business challenges. Poonam returns to the program to talk about her reporting on the athleisure space and how her findings reflect more significant retail and eCommerce trends, from supply chains to Nike's shrinking moat in critical markets. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Dr. Raghav Vadhera, Lead Technical Architect for AI/ML Platform & Services at Raytheon Technologies. Dr. Vadhera joins us on today's episode to offer business leaders advice on the challenges private-public partnerships face in aligning objectives, regulatory compliance, financial constraints, and cultural differences. Throughout his appearance, Dr. Vadhera offers essential criteria for driving AI adoption in the public sector, such as following evidence-based approaches that enhance decision-making, improve transparency, and streamline operations. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Today's guest is Joe Meloche, Business Line Manager for Service in North America at Atlas Copco. Joe joins the program to talk about the various challenges facing field service leaders, especially around new equipment obstacles and the multi-decade "brain drain" much of the industry has faced in an ever-changing workforce. Later, he and Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello dive into how service organizations can deploy AI in the form of 'tribal knowledge' to best capture expertise and deep insights, especially for large enterprises, where problems are solved locally but not documented systematically. This episode is sponsored by Aquant. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.
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