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XTraw AI: Machine Learning and AI Applications

Venkata"Raghu Banda"

This is a podcast on the topics around machine learning and AI applications which happens 1-2 times a month.

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00:58:39

#164 Jan 2026: Who Really Controls AI Now?

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2026/01/30

Who really controls AI in 2026 — the companies building it, the platforms deploying it, or the governments regulating it?In this January 2026 AI News Round-Up, Raghu is joined by the XTraw AI Roundtable — Manjeet, Lukas, and Sesh — to unpack the signals that mattered most this month:The AI power shift: Massive infrastructure investments and compute concentration are redefining who can innovate at scale.From chatbots to agents: Agentic AI is entering real enterprise workflows, reshaping execution,

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00:49:54

#163 The Gen AI Navigator from perfection to progress

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2026/01/23

What does it really take to lead in the age of Generative AI — speed, perfection, or something else entirely?In this XTraw AI thought leadership episode, Raghu Banda sits down with Anjali Kakkadp to explore what it means to be a GenAI Navigator in today’s fast-moving enterprise landscape.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How leaders can move from perfection to progress — embracing iteration and execution in AI-driven transformationWhy GenAI success is less about hype and more about practical

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00:48:54

#162 From Intent to Impact

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2026/01/16

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Maqbul Khan, founder of Intentful.Work, to explore how purpose, technology, and human intent come together to reshape the future of work. From startup journey to big-picture vision, this conversation dives into what it really means to build with meaning.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How Maqbul Khan turned the idea of “intentful work” into a real startup and what inspired the creation of Intentful.WorkThe role of AI and intelligent

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00:50:45

#161 Beyond Cargo and Code

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2026/01/09

What does it really take to move from AI pilots to intelligent enterprises that scale?In this Season 17 opener of XTraw AI, the host Raghu Banda sits down with technology leader and CTO Siddharth Dixit for a thought-leadership conversation on architecting enterprise AI beyond the hype.In this episode, we explore:What separates AI experiments from real enterprise intelligence?How should enterprises architect AI for scale, trust, and governance?What does leadership look like in an AI-first

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01:11:30

#160 The Year AI got real - from curiosity to...

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2025/12/31

What if the most important AI story of 2025 wasn’t a model launch—but a mindset shift?In this Year-End Special and Season 16 finale of XTraw AI, we, the XTraws - Raghu, Lukas, Sesh and Manjeet step back from the headlines to tell the real story of AI in 2025. Quarter by quarter, we unpack how AI moved from experimentation to execution—reshaping infrastructure, products, ecosystems, and governance along the way.This episode isn’t about hype. It’s about the signals that mattered, the consequences that

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00:55:15

#159 AI Governance While Scaling

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2025/12/26

In this episode of XTraw AI, we explore how to build AI systems that don’t collapse when they leave the lab. Enterprise Service Management strategist Noureddine Oirkha shares lessons from government and large-scale transformations on designing AI that is scalable, governed, and sustainable.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why most AI pilots fail to scale — and how to avoid creating technical and organizational debtHow reference architectures, versioning, and decision logs prevent brittle automations

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00:50:20

#158 Beyond the Sale in the Age of AI

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2025/12/19

What if the most valuable customer data doesn’t come before the sale—but after it?In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Ken Rapp, CEO of Blustream, to explore how AI is reshaping post-purchase engagement and transforming the ownership journey into a continuous, intelligent conversation.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why post-purchase is the new frontier: How brands lose critical signals after checkout—and how AI helps recover them through ongoing customer dialogueThe power of

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00:43:25

#157 Architecting the Intelligent Enterprise - an...

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2025/12/12

In this special edition of the XTraw AI Podcast, we break down the new whitepaper Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture authored collaboratively by Raghu Banda, Shibaji Chandra, and Guillem Ona Vizcaíno. This episode offers an audio interpretation of the paper’s key ideas—linking AI strategy, architectural principles, SAP technologies, and the rise of agentic systems.How AI is reshaping Enterprise Architecture, from clean-core principles to runtime selection, data

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00:51:55

#156 From Wall Street to Workflow Intelligence

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2025/12/05

What do you get when a former Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse VP becomes a pioneer in AI-driven marketing? In this XTraw AI episode, host Raghu Banda sits down with Len Ward, Managing Partner at Commexis, to unpack the shift from “search and retrieve” to “solve my problem.”We explore how AI workflows are reshaping marketing, sales, and operations—and what leaders must do now to stay competitive in an AI-native world. Episode Highlights:The Marketing Revolution: Why AI is replacing “search” with

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01:27:10

#155 The XTraw AI Quorum for a special thanksgiving 2025

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2025/11/28

This special Thanksgiving edition of XTraw AI breaks down the biggest global AI news from November 2025 — recorded in two parts across travel days, time zones, and holiday chaos. The XTraw AI Quorum unpacks the month’s top breakthroughs in AI infrastructure, product launches, ecosystem moves, and governance shifts, all in a fast, digestible roundup.⭐Highlights:The biggest AI infra and investment moves shaping 2026 and beyondAgentic AI products and partnerships redefining the enterprise landscapeKey

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00:44:58

#154 The Goldie Playbook from Zero to 1

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2025/11/21

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with AI & SEO strategist Julian Goldie to unpack how AI workflows, intelligent link-building, and human-in-the-loop systems are transforming the future of organic growth.This conversation goes deep into the playbooks Julian uses to rank brand-new websites, scale traffic with precision, and build communities that convert. Plus — the first part of this episode is an experimental behind-the-scenes look recorded in gallery mode, giving

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00:54:23

#153 Architecting the Intelligent Enterprise

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2025/11/14

What happens when AI stops being an add-on — and starts becoming the architectural DNA of the enterprise?In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Shibaji Chandra, a visionary Enterprise Architect and AI strategist, to explore how intelligent architecture, platform agility, and generative AI are converging to reshape digital transformation.Together, they uncover the new playbook for enterprise architects — one where design meets intelligence, and transformation meets purpose.🎯

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00:57:24

#152 The Algorithm knows you are Anxious

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2025/11/07

What if your algorithm knows more about your emotions than you do?In this episode, host Raghu Banda sits down with Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska — filmmaker, psychoanalyst, and life coach — to explore how AI is quietly reshaping identity, emotional health, and our sense of self in a world of constant surveillance. 🔹 HighlightsHow AI mirrors and manipulates human emotion — especially anxiety and traumaWhy protecting agency and authenticity matters in an algorithmic worldThe future of selfhood in the age

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01:18:13

#151 The Global AI Pulse - Oct 2025

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2025/10/31

XTraw AI opens its 16th season with a fast-paced global round-up of October 2025 — where AI investments soared, new products reshaped the enterprise landscape, ecosystems deepened, and governance took center stage.Highlights:⚙️ Infrastructure & Investments: OpenAI–Broadcom’s 10 GW AI build-out | Google & Salesforce double down on AI capex | BoE warns of bubble risks.🚀 Innovation & Products: Apple M5, Microsoft Copilot Fall Release, Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Tesla Optimus hit the

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00:46:06

#150 Agentic Blueprint for Enterprises

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2025/10/24

What happens when AI evolves from a tool to a collaborator? In this landmark 150th episode, host Raghu Banda is joined by Abhi Shivaditya to explore the emerging frontier of Agentic AI — where autonomous systems reshape enterprise transformation. Together, they unpack the thinking behind their upcoming whitepaper, “Agentic Blueprint for Enterprises.”🎙️ Key Highlights:How agentic systems will redefine enterprise workflows and decision-making in the AI-native era.The blueprint behind

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00:47:24

#149 Product Thinking in the Age of AI

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2025/10/17

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda talks with serial entrepreneur Matt Watson about why product thinking is becoming a crucial differentiator in an era where generative AI can churn out code quickly. Matt shares lessons from co‑founding and scaling VinSolutions to a $150 million exit, building Full Scale to help more than 200 companies hire vetted developers, and writing his new book Product Driven, which challenges engineering teams to think like owners rather than order‑takers.Key

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00:45:50

#AI Unplugged, a candid conversation

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2025/10/09

How can organisations harness artificial intelligence to transform learning and business without losing the human touch? Join host Raghu Banda as he explores that question with Dr. Ashwin Mehta, founder and director of Mehtadology. Dr. Mehta is an AI strategist and learning‑technology leader with over 14 years of senior‑level experience across multiple sectors. He holds an MBA and a PhD in learning‑technology adoption and leads a consultancy that helps organisations demystify the AI landscape and

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01:26:19

#147 XTraws Go Global: September's Biggest AI moves

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2025/09/30

Recorded across India, Seattle, Bay Area, and Berlin — the XTraws decode the month’s biggest AI shifts in a two-part global roundup.🔹 Mega moves in AI infrastructure & compute — Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, SAP, and others shaping the future of datacenters and soverign clouds.🔹 Breakthrough innovations & product launches — from OpenAI’s Pulse to Alibaba’s trillion-parameter Qwen3-Max.🔹 Global ethics & industry adoption — red lines, regulations, and AI’s impact across industries

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00:47:24

#146 From FICO to AI in Finance

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2025/09/26

What happens when finance meets AI at the heart of enterprise systems? In this episode, SAP FICO expert and author Mohammed Hafeez Baig shares his journey of embedding AI into SAP Finance and preparing leaders for an AI-first world.🔑 Key takeaways:How AI is transforming core finance processes like financial close, forecasting, and predictive insightsStrategies for balancing innovation with compliance, SOX, and audit-readinessPreparing consultants and finance leaders to thrive in the AI-first

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00:46:04

#145 Ranking in the Age of AI

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2025/09/19

How do you get your business mentioned in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini? In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Kevin Roy, CEO of GreenBanana SEO, to unpack how AI is rewriting the rules of search.🔹 Discover what LLM SEO means and why traditional SEO isn’t enough anymore🔹 Learn how businesses can become the answer in AI-driven platforms🔹 Get actionable insights on how to improve visibility this weekYou can reach @ Kevin RoyMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

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