Best Digital Naveen Podcasts (2025)

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#298 Sunita Sarawagi: How AI Can Learn the World and Still Follow Logic 24:16

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Why should AI that learns from the messy real world still obey strict logic, and what does it take to make that reliability hold up in production? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with …

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Healthcare for a Company of One: A Real Alternative for Solopreneurs w/Tom Morrissey 33:11

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Healthcare is the #1 concern from wannabe escapees DM Brett about. Today, benefits veteran and fellow escapee Tom Morrissey breaks down a solo-friendly health plan designed for one-person companies: Solo Health Collective. We cover who qualifies, how underwriting your business (not you as an individual) changes the game, pricing logic, networks, wh…

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#297 Jeff Lunsford: How Agentic AI Will Redefine Every Digital Interaction 47:55

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Why will agentic AI redefine every digital interaction, and what foundation do enterprises need to make it safe, trusted, and real time? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with Jeff Lunsford to unpack how a neutral customer data platform like Tealium becomes the control plane for agentic systems. We cover how to collect and un…

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Architecting Enterprise AI for Generative and Agentic Systems - with Ranjan Sinha of IBM 44:39

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As agentic AI becomes a defining force in enterprise innovation, infrastructure has moved from a back-office concern to the beating heart of business transformation. On today's episode of the 'AI in Business' podcast, Ranjan Sinha, IBM Fellow, Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer for watsonx and IBM Research, joins Emerj Editorial Director …

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Beyond the Escape: How to Stay Free (and Profitable) as a Solopreneur w/ Jenni Gritters 53:10

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What happens after you escape corporate? How do you make your solo business work long-term—without burning out or losing the freedom you left for? In this episode, Brett sits down with Jenni Gritters, author of The Sustainable Solopreneur and coach to creatives, consultants, and coaches who want to build profitable, flexible, and fulfilling solo bu…

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Rethinking Clinical Trial Operations with AI and Remote Monitoring - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 29:13

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Today's guest is Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis. As the eighth largest pharmaceutical company in the world by revenue, Novartis' medicines reach millions of people worldwide. Their focus on the discovery and development of novel, breakthrough treatments sees them reimagining not just the delivery of said treatments, but the prac…

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#296 Yeop Lee: How Coxwave is Redefining AI Evaluation 43:04

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. How is Coxwave Redefining AI Evaluation? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith is joined by Yeop Lee, Head of Product at Coxwave. Together they explore how teams move beyond accuracy-only metrics to o…

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The Future Isn’t AI Automation — It’s AI Augmentation (with Michael Himmelfarb) 31:08

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GenX built the systems everyone’s now trying to automate — and that’s exactly why we’re built for what’s next. In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Himmelfarb, one of the original corporate escapees, to talk about why the real opportunity with AI isn’t automation…it’s augmentation. Michael shares how he rebuilt his consulting business by combinin…

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17 Ways (Plus 2 Bonus) to Monetize Your Corporate Experience w/Brett Trainor 22:05

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About this episode In this solo “CliffsNotes” episode, Brett breaks down how to actually make money from your corporate experience — not theory, not startup fantasy — just 17 real ways GenXers are doing it (plus 2 bonus options if you’ve got some capital to invest). Whether you’re still in corporate wondering if there’s a way out, or already on the…

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Building AI-Ready Cultures in Life Sciences R&D - with Xiong Liu of Novartis 30:57

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Today's guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Novartis is among the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, pioneering data and advanced analytics in the pursuit of new medicines and patient outcomes. Xiong joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how generative AI and foundation models are transforming…

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#295 Fergal Reid: Why Your Bots Fail and How Agents Fix Your Customer Support 43:49

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Why do so many chatbots fail in the real world, and how can AI agents actually fix customer support? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith explores how teams move beyond scripted bots to production-gr…

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#294 Bhaskar Roy: How Workato Is Building the Rise of the Agentic Enterprise 57:04

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Try OCI for free at http://oracle.com/eyeonai This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, …

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Running IT Like a Growth Engine with Chidi Alams of Just Born, Inc. 31:13

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This episode features Chidi Alams, CIO of Just Born — the company behind candy classics like Peeps, Mike and Ike, and Hot Tamales. Chidi shares how his team is using AI, automation, and smarter data systems to modernize operations, strengthen supply chain resilience, and double the business impact of technology. It’s a conversation about what it re…

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Rethinking How Life Sciences Organizations Approach AI - Mathias Cousin of Deloitte 38:14

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Today's guest is Mathias Cousin, Managing Director at Deloitte. With extensive experience in R&D transformation and regulated industry data strategy, Mathias joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to unpack what it really takes for enterprise leaders to deliver ROI from AI and data initiatives. Mathias also shares actionable guidance on bui…

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The Ignorance Tax: How to Build a Lean, Automated Solo Business with Paul Durelli 41:17

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Paul Durelli returns to The Corporate Escapee Podcast one year after his first appearance to share what’s changed, what’s working, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for corporate and medical professionals looking to escape traditional systems. In this conversation, Brett and Paul explore how AI, automation, and virtual assistants can help…

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Streamlining Fund Compliance with AI-Ready Data - Sandro Venturini of UBS 21:47

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Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director and Consultant at UBS. Specializing in cross-border fund structuring and regulatory strategy, he holds years of experience guiding financial institutions through complex launches across jurisdictions for the world's largest private bank. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on t…

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#293 Greg Shewmaker: How Enterprises Can Implement and Scale with Agentic AI 43:19

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. How can enterprises truly scale with agentic AI? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith speaks with Greg Shewmaker, CEO of r.Potential, about how organizations can successfully implement agentic AI sys…

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From Tool Sprawl to Defensible Value in AI for Legal - with Christo Siebrits of AbbVie 27:50

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Today's guest is Christo Siebrits, Senior Associate and General Counsel at AbbVie. With over 20 years of experience in global pharmaceutical legal and compliance leadership, Siebrits leads AbbVie's AI initiatives and provides strategic guidance on AI-related legal and regulatory matters. Christo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to dis…

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From Corporate to Calling: A Practical Path to Purpose w/ Lisa Petrilli 35:46

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If your “great job” feels increasingly empty, this one’s for you. Former corporate leader Lisa Petrilli (Medline/Baxter) shares a practical approach to discovering your Life Quest—the next chapter where purpose, agency, and freedom replace autopilot. We dig into choice vs. circumstance, how to reframe fear and uncertainty, and simple steps GenXers …

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Enabling Strategic Procurement with AI, From Frustration to Foresight - with Rob DeSantis of Arkestro 28:35

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When finance leaders push for measurable savings and supply chain leaders prioritize continuity and resilience, technology adoption often gets caught in the middle. Procurement teams, operating with risk-averse cultures and outdated tools, face growing complexity while pressure mounts from both sides of the business. In this episode of the AI in Bu…

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Connecting the Dots Across Discovery - with Ben Ninio of Deloitte 22:04

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On this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Ben Ninio, Principal in Strategy at Deloitte, about how enterprises are rethinking the fundamentals of scientific discovery in the AI era. Ben explains why language itself has become the "hack" for unifying frameworks across R&D domains—from pharmace…

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#292 Peeyush Ranjan: How Nurix Is Redefining Voice AI for the Enterprise 45:06

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Discover how Neurix is building the next generation of voice AI that sounds and reacts like a human in this conversation with Peeyush, former Google technologist and co-founder of Miracle Labs. Peeyush shares how Neurix is solving the toughest challenges in conversational AI — from eliminating latency to creating natural, real-time dialogue that mi…

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Fixing Ticket Noise with AI in Enterprise MSP Operations - with Steve Taczala of Impact Networking 18:16

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Today's guest is Steve Taczala, VP of Service Operations at Impact Networking. Impact Networking is a managed service provider founded in 1999, with more than 20 US offices, supporting organizations in IT, cybersecurity, and applying AI to business operations. Taczala brings extensive experience in managing MSP service operations and improving IT w…

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Data Volume, Quality, and Model Degradation for AI at Scale - with Sunitha Rao of Hitachi Vantara 21:46

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Today's guest is Sunitha Rao, SVP and General Manager for Hybrid Cloud Business at Hitachi Vantara. Hitachi Vantara is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that provides data infrastructure foundations that help leading innovators manage and leverage their data at scale. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management, and digi…

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The Future of AI Agents in Consumer Goods Operations - with Padma Hari of Nestlé Purina 26:24

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Today's guest is Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer at Nestlé Purina. With over 20 years of experience shaping digital strategy and driving enterprise-wide transformations, Padma has leveraged AI, analytics, and data-driven insights to deliver measurable business impact at scale. Padma joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how en…

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Practical AI for In-House Patent Legal - with Kevin Ahlstrom of Meta 18:32

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Today's guest is Kevin Ahlstrom, Associate General Counsel in Patents at Meta. Kevin brings extensive expertise in navigating intellectual property challenges in the rapidly evolving technology sector. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the evolving role of patent strategy in the age of AI innovation. Kevin also shares pra…

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Local First, Personal Always: Selling Solo to Small Business Owners (with Robert Lock) 45:24

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The Expanding Role of Video and Visual Data From Footage to Forensics in Retail - with Naveen Kumar of Walmart 16:56

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Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Director of Financial Crimes at Walmart. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI-powered video and sensor analytics are transforming risk detection and operational oversight in retail environments. Naveen shares insights on how integrating diverse data sources enables real-time fraud de…

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#291 Naveen Jain: How AI Predicts Cancer, Diabetes & Chronic Illness 52:50

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Can AI and RNA testing make illness optional? In this episode, Eye on AI host Craig S. Smith sits down with Naveen Jain, founder and CEO of Viome, to explore how RNA sequencing and artificial intelligence are …

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How AI Is Reshaping Patent Strategy and Portfolio Management - with Shandon Quinn of Clarivate 22:19

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Today's guest is Shandon Quinn, Vice President of Patent Intelligence, Search and Analytics at Clarivate. Quinn joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how AI-powered workflows are helping IP leaders deliver strategic impact, smarter decision-making, and tangible results for data-centric enterprises. Shandon also shares proven cha…

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Achieving Personalization and Compliance in Med Tech Solutions - with Faithe Toomy of Insulet 22:53

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Today's guest is Faithe Toomy, Director of Voice of the Customer and Insights at Insulet. Insulet is a medical device company specializing in wearable drug delivery systems for diabetes care, combining engineering, clinical research, and digital health capabilities to develop automated therapeutic solutions. Faithe joins Emerj Editorial Director Ma…

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#290 Joel Hron: How Thomson Reuters is Approaching The Next Era of AI 59:41

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This episode is sponsored by AGNTCY. Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Joel Hron, Chief Technology Officer at Thomson Reuters, joins Eye on AI to unpack the future of agentic systems and what it takes to build them responsibly at enterprise scale. We dive into the shift from prom…

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Fans First: Jesse Cole’s Playbook Behind the Savannah Bananas Phenomenon 36:05

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When I first interviewed Jesse Cole—the man in the yellow tux and founder of the Savannah Bananas—the team had just started selling out games in Savannah. Fast forward to today, and the Bananas are a global sports and entertainment phenomenon: • A ticket waitlist of more than 3 million people • Stadiums of 70–80,000 fans packed to see Banana Ball •…

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Human Compatible AI and AGI Risks - with Stuart Russell of the University of California 1:03:19

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In this special weekend edition of the 'AI in Business' podcast's AI Futures series, Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella speaks with Stuart Russell, Distinguished Professor of Computational Precision Health and Computer Science at the University of California and President of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI. Widely co…

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The Chief Energy Officer: What GenXers Can Learn from GenZ Purpose w/Conrad Hawley 33:12

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What GenXers stuck in corporate can learn from a 22-year-old former D1 athlete who walked away from the easy path, found his purpose, and chose to serve others—even when it was uncomfortable. I like to connect the dots and showcase what's possible if we break out of our comfort zones 🔑 In This Episode: Why Conrad left a full football scholarship (a…

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#289 Eiso Kant: How Reinforcement Learning and Coding Could Unlock Human-Level AI 54:06

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How do we get from today's AI copilots to true human-level intelligence? In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Eiso Kant, Co-Founder of Poolside, to explore why reinforcement learning + software development might be the fastest path to human-level AI. Eiso shares Poolside's mission to build AI that doesn't just autocomplete code …

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Lessons from Running Massive Online Degrees at Scale - with Aaron Demory of Fearlus 27:53

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Today's guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt DeMello on today's show to explore how organizations can safeguard institutional memory, align data strategy with cultural goals, and rethink success in the age of AI. With experience spann…

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Your AI Advantage: Why GenX Escapees Are Built to Cash In (with Naveen Aggarwal) 43:34

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Brett and Naveen break down how GenX escapees can use AI to work faster, earn more, and de-risk the leap from corporate. You’ll learn where AI actually helps (and where it doesn’t), how to turn your experience into simple, repeatable, AI-enabled services, and why singles (small wins) beat swinging for enterprise home runs when you’re solo. Think: m…

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#288 Florian Douetteau: How Enterprises Can Scale and Adopt Agentic AI 55:05

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Discover how enterprises can successfully adopt and scale agentic AI to create real business impact in this conversation with Florian Douetteau, CEO and co-founder of Dataiku. Florian shares why democratizing AI across the enterprise is essential, how to prevent agent sprawl, and what it takes to build a governance framework that keeps your data se…

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What Manufacturing Can Teach You About Scaling Enterprise AI 38:29

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CIO Classified is back! More CIO secrets. More battle-tested IT wisdom. Straight from leading CIOs across a wide range of industries. In this episode, host Ian Faison and co-host Yousuf Khan dive into the deep end of technology leadership in manufacturing. Ben Davis, Executive Vice President of IT at Cambria, joins the show to talk about his sweepi…

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Scaling Global Trade with AI Powered Tools for SMBs - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 28:49

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Global sourcing has long been a barrier for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Language differences, compliance challenges, logistics hurdles, and trust issues can overwhelm even the most determined entrepreneurs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, shares how new technologies—including Alibaba…

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#287 Sahil Bansal: Why Developers Are Switching to CodeRabbit's AI Code Reviews 48:02

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Try OCI for free at http://oracle.com/eyeonai This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, …

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Your First Revenue Stream Outside Corporate (with Lee Ann Pepper) 32:26

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We’re launching a new recurring segment with Lee Ann Pepper focused on real-world revenue ideas for corporate escapees. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How would I actually make money if I left corporate?” this episode is for you. Lee Ann and I break down practical, low-risk ways GenXers can start monetizing today—without swinging for six-figure fe…

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Reducing Errors and Improving Compliance in Global Oncology Programs - with Anthony Mikulaschek at IQVIA Technologies 32:09

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Clinical trials are growing more complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in oncology and obesity research. As sponsors push for reliable, real-time patient data, the role of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOAs) has never been more critical. These tools determine not only how patients report on their quality of life but also how sp…

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#286 Ram Venkatesh: How to Build, Operate & Scale Enterprise AI Agents (Sema4.ai) 46:53

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Discover how Sema4.ai is redefining enterprise AI with a platform built to help businesses build, operate, and scale SAFE AI agents. In this conversation, CTO and co-founder Ram Venkatesh explains why simply generating insights isn't enough and why enterprises need AI that can act on those insights reliably, securely, and at scale. If you want to u…

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Networking Made Simple: David Ackert’s Proven Short List Framework for Escapees 46:23

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For most corporate escapees, networking and sales feel like the biggest hurdles to building a solo business. With hundreds of LinkedIn connections and decades of contacts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—or worse, to avoid networking altogether. Enter David Ackert—author of The Short List and winner of the 2025 Non-Fiction Book Award. David has spent…

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From Manual Reports to Generative and Agentic AI Automation in Finance - with Pavlé Sabic of Moody's 28:36

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In this episode, Pavlé Sabic, Senior Director in Generative AI Solutions and Strategy at Moody's, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how agentic AI is redefining workflows in financial institutions. Pavlé explains why large enterprises are turning to AI-driven automation to overcome persistent challenges — from fragmented dat…

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#285 Raj Koneru: How Kore.ai is Building No Code Enterprise-Grade Agentic AI 52:01

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Enterprise AI Agents for Work, Service and Process: www.kore.ai Kore.ai founder and CEO Raj Koneru breaks down how enterprises are moving beyond chatbots into agentic AI that actually ships. We get into the no-code tooling behind multi-agent workflows, agentic RAG, guardrails that keep outputs in scope, and why a control layer for governance is now…

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Why Human Oversight and Management Will Still Matter in AI-Driven Pharma Operations - with Yunke Xiang of Sanofi 20:45

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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Yunke Xiang, Global Head of Data Science for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality at Sanofi. Together, they examine how generative AI and reasoning models are evolving from simple automation to high-impact copilots across pharmaceutical …

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#284 Pat Utz: Inside Abstract, The AI That Decodes Laws and Regulations 47:32

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What if AI could decode government in real time? In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Pat Utz, CEO and Co-Founder of Abstract, the AI startup building "regulatory superintelligence" to track and analyze laws, bills, and regulations across 145,000+ government entities. Pat explains how Abstract evolved from university research in…