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The AI in Business Podcast

Daniel Faggella

The 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. Visit our advertising page to learn more about reaching our executive audience of Fortune 2000 AI adopters: https://emerj.com/advertise

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20:07

The Advantages of Agentic Process Automation in...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Today’s guest is Ken Mertzel, Global Industry Leader in Financial Services at Automation Anywhere. Automation Anywhere is a global software company that develops various automation software for major industries. Before joining Automation Anywhere six years ago, Ken spent his career in the financial sector, including 15 years at Bank of America. There, he served as CFO of the insurance division and held various leadership roles in finance, risk management, and consumer operations, ultimately leading

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24:32

Tackling Chargeback Challenges at Scale with Machine...

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2025/02/19

Today’s guest is Roenen Ben-Ami, Co-founder and Chief Risk Officer of Justt. Justt is an AI-driven tech company whose platform helps retail leaders and merchants reduce loss from chargebacks with automation and friendly fraud prevention. Roenen joins us on today's podcast to break down the complexities of chargebacks and how AI-driven automation can help merchants recover lost funds at scale. Together with Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello, Roenen helps explain the "guilty until proven innocent"

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20:07

New Use Cases for GenAI and Beyond in Healthcare...

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2025/02/18

Today’s guest is Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at NVIDIA. Kimberly joins us to discuss how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape. As generative AI adoption accelerates, Kimberly shares her insights on the major challenges the healthcare industry faces, particularly in terms of technology infrastructure. Together, we explore the critical need for hybrid strategies that blend on-premise and cloud computing, enabling real-time data processing for medical imaging,

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21:43

Essential Infrastructure Solutions for Life Sciences...

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2025/02/11

Today’s guests are two senior executives from Sanofi’s manufacturing division, Head of Data & AI for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Kartik Pant and Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply Shreyas Becker, respectively. Together they return to the podcast to cover the challenges and opportunities in adopting data infrastructure and AI solutions in life sciences manufacturing. Throughout the episode they emphasize the need for a unified data architecture, starting small, and articulating a

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18:43

Reducing Costs and Improving CX with Hyperautomation...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Today’s guest is Paul Cuglietta, Head of Contact and Claims at Simplyhealth. Simplyhealth is a health insurance provider based in the UK whose history goes back to the late 1800s. Paul joins today’s discussion to unpack the challenges organizations face when driving digital transformation. With nearly two years of AI integration experience, Paul provides unique insights from his time at Simplyhealth into overcoming internal and external hurdles in their transformation journey. This episode is

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22:21

Managing End Point Storage in Hybrid Data Strategies...

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2025/02/04

Today’s guest is Yonas Yohannes, CTO of FinTech and FIS at Oracle. An accomplished executive and author, Yonas joins us on today’s podcast to explain the evolving role of endpoint storage for driving new AI capabilities at the edge. He breaks down AI’s true value beyond the marketing hype, and its broader impact on infrastructure across industries, with a special focus on financial services. Throughout the episode, Yonas addresses the real challenges businesses face in adopting AI while ensuring

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01:17:40

AI Risk Management and Governance Strategies for the...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Today’s guest is Duncan Cass-Beggs, Executive Director of the Global AI Risks Initiative at the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). He joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to explore the pressing challenges and opportunities surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) governance on a global scale. This is a special episode in our AI futures series that ties right into our overlapping series on AGI governance on the Trajectory podcast, where we’ve had

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29:04

A Blueprint for AI-Driven Process Optimization for...

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2025/01/30

Today’s guests are Vrinda Khurjekar and Paul Pallath, VP of North Americas and Applied AI Lead, respectively, at Searce. Searce is a cloud computing solutions and technology services provider globally that specializes in Cloud, AI, and Analytics. Vrinda and Paul join us today to explore how regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare are navigating the complexities of AI adoption. This episode is sponsored by Searce. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options

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22:23

Driving Immunology Workflows with AI Across Clinical...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Today’s guest is Michelle Longmire, Co-founder and CEO of Medable. Medable is a platform technology company that accelerates drug development by improving evidence generation in clinical trials. Michelle joins us on the show today to explore how AI is transforming the clinical trial experience for patients, sites, and sponsors from start to finish. Michelle also offers valuable advice on adopting a portfolio-level digital strategy and managing the organizational change required to embrace AI

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21:07

Fraud Risk Solutions for Retail Experiences in...

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2025/01/28

Today’s guest is Vivek Khindria, Former SVP Cyber Security, Network and Technology Risk at Loblaw Companies Ltd., Canada’s largest food retailer. With its operations spanning grocery, pharmacy, banking, and apparel, Loblaw faces unique and multifaceted fraud challenges across diverse verticals. Vivek offers expert insights into the evolving fraud landscape, highlighting the critical balance between mitigating false positives and minimizing customer friction. He shares how leveraging data,

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19:47

Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption in Telecom and...

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2025/01/27

Today’s guest is Moutie Wali, Director of Integrated Planning & Digital Transformation at TELUS. As a leading Canadian telecommunications company, TELUS offers a wide range of products and services, including internet access, voice, entertainment, healthcare, video, smart home automation, and IPTV television. Moutie joins us on today’s show to delve into the complex intersection of privacy, security, and data governance within the telecom industry. Throughout the episode, Moutie shares actionable

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43:03

Understanding AGI Alignment Challenges and Solutions...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Today’s episode is a special addition to our AI Futures series, featuring a special sneak peek at an upcoming episode of our Trajectory podcast with guest Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI researcher, founder, and research fellow at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. Eliezer joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss the governance challenges of increasingly powerful AI systems—and what it might take to ensure a safe and beneficial trajectory for humanity. If you’ve enjoyed or

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20:54

Driving Automation Throughout Insurance, from a...

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2025/01/22

Today’s guest is Tim Nguyen, CEO of Cloud Insurance. Cloud Insurance is a seamless and user-friendly SaaS solution made by insurance experts for insurance companies, MGAs, agents, and brokers since 2016. Tim joins the podcast to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities facing SaaS insurance leaders in their digital transformation efforts. From legacy systems and technical debt to improving customer experience, Tim emphasizes the need for insurance companies to prioritize customer-focused

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21:16

AI Regulation and Risk Management in 2024 - with...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Today’s guest is Michael Berger, Head of Insure AI at Munich Re. Michael returns to the Emerj podcast platform to discuss the evolving landscape of AI risk management and governance. Since his last appearance in 2022, generative AI has shifted from niche discussions to widespread adoption, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Throughout today’s episode, Michael explores how enterprises are moving beyond the hype cycle, adopting a more grounded perspective on AI capabilities and risks. He

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26:54

Driving Procurement Efficiencies for Oil & Gas - with...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Today’s guest is Faraz Shahid, Supply Chain Center of Excellence Lead at Cheniere Energy. Cheniere Energy is an American liquefied natural gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. From automation to predictive AI, Faraz shares his perspective on how technology is reshaping procurement processes to drive efficiency and address industry challenges. Throughout the episode, Faraz highlights the unique hurdles faced by the LNG sector, including workforce shortages, data management complexities, and

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19:39

The Future of Customer Support in Agentic and...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Today’s guest is Alex Khoroshchak, CEO of CoSupport AI. CoSupport AI makes an AI-driven platform that transforms how businesses approach customer support, from automating interactions with customers and prospects to driving business intelligence for large tech and retail organizations. Alex joins us on today’s podcast to explore the transformative power of AI in customer support and the emerging frontier of agentic systems. As call centers and customer service divisions become pivotal hubs for

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16:21

Sustainable Supply Chains in O&G with AI - with...

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2025/01/09

Today’s guest is Salamatu Mahamadu, Global Procurement and Sourcing Leader for Wells Completion & Interventions at Baker Hughes. Salamatu joins the podcast to discuss the evolving supply chain landscape in the oil and gas industry. With a focus on green energy transitions, Salamatu highlights the critical role of supply chains in meeting ambitious carbon reduction targets and addressing challenges like supplier innovation, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity. The conversation also explores how

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15:14

Driving Disease Risk Prediction and Preventative...

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2025/01/07

Today’s guest is Dan Elton, Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. In his new role, Dan shares how his work at NIH focuses on integrating diverse datasets—including genetics, electronic health records (EHR), and imaging—to advance disease risk prediction and personalized medicine. He sheds light on NIH’s efforts to create integrated data platforms,

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27:44

How Cloud Computing and AI are Shaping Life Sciences...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Today’s guest is Pranav Joshi. Pranav joins us on today’s episode to explore the transformative intersection of technology, AI, and infrastructure in the life sciences industry. With insights drawn from years of experience, Pranav provides a unique perspective on how advancements in cloud technologies, endpoint storage, and AI are revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review

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21:53

AI Governance and Strategy for Long-Term Impact -...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Today’s guest is Steven Eliuk, VP & CTO for AI, Governance and Data, Product Software Development at IBM. Steven joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s episode to explore the critical barriers organizations face in operationalizing AI. Steven shares insights on due diligence, executive AI fluency, and the importance of aligning technical decisions with business strategy. The discussion dives into the complexities of enterprise-scale AI, including how to validate AI models,

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