The AI in Business Podcast
By 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
Episodes (11)
The AI in Business Podcast
The Pricing Shift Reshaping Enterprise AI Spend - with Adam Mansfield of UpperEdge
AI is triggering a seismic shift in enterprise software pricing, moving from predictable seat-based models to complex hybrid and consumption-based systems that make budgeting nearly impossible. Adam Mansfield of UpperEdge warns that vendors like Microsoft, Sal
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Human-Centered AI Development Strategies for CPG Leaders - with Shaje Ganny of Procter & Gamble
The most dangerous myth in AI adoption isn't technical—it's the belief that technology can replace human judgment in emotionally driven industries like consumer packaged goods. Shaje Ganny, digital transformation director at Procter & Gamble, reveals that 95%
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How Industrial Service Leaders Are Closing the Knowledge Gap Before It's Too Late with Mike Hughes of Peak International Group
Field service organizations are facing a crisis of knowledge transfer as experienced technicians retire, leaving behind irreplaceable tribal knowledge—yet most still rely on outdated systems and fragmented data. Mike Hughes of Peak International Group reveals
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How AI Is Reshaping the Way Enterprises Build Software - With Tim Sears of HTEC
The most transformative impact of AI in business isn't in individual productivity—it's in redefining how teams collaborate. Tim Sears, Chief AI Officer at HTEC, argues that software development is the 'killer app' for AI because code output can be validated th
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From Overwhelm to Working AI in Pharma and Life Sciences - with Art Shectman of Elephant Ventures
In a high-stakes environment where regulatory volatility meets scientific precision, AI leaders in pharma and life sciences aren't afraid of the technology — they're paralyzed by the complexity of deploying it at scale. Art Shectman, CEO of Elephant Ventures,
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AI Models as a Commodity and Why Data Foundations Decide Who Wins - with Guillermo B. Vazquez of SAP
The future of enterprise AI isn't about chasing the latest model—it's about building unshakable data foundations. In this episode, Guillermo B. Vazquez of SAP argues that AI models are now a commodity, meaning companies shouldn't fear obsolescence from new rel
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How Unified Context Turns AI Into Real Enterprise Performance - with Ravi Marwaha of Arango
Enterprise AI agents don't fail because of flawed models—they fail because they lack a live, unified understanding of the business. Ravi Marwaha of Arango argues that AI systems are like newborns: they need nurturing through a real-time context layer that conn
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Modernizing Targeting to Close the Field Execution Gap - with Damion Nero of Daiichi Sankyo
Pharmaceutical commercial teams are trapped in a cycle where critical field intelligence arrives too late to act—often a day or a week after the optimal moment for HCP engagement. Despite abundant data, fragmented systems, outdated infrastructure, and disconne
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How Enterprise Leaders Should Measure the ROI of AI - with Darko Todorovic of HTEC
Enterprise AI initiatives frequently fail to scale not due to technology limitations, but because organizations lack a clear business problem, proper measurement frameworks, and the cultural readiness to treat AI agents as co-workers rather than tools. Darko T
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Fixing the Decision Speed Gap in Modern Supply Chains - with Joris Wijpkema of Optilogic
Supply chains are failing during disruptions not because of data or tools, but because their core planning systems were never designed to evaluate structural changes at speed. Joris Wijpkema of OptiLogic argues that Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and ERPs act
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How Vertical AI Achieves Defensible Accuracy - with Steve Hasker of Thomson Reuters
The future of AI in high-stakes professions isn't about replacing humans—it's about building machines that can only operate under strict human oversight. Steve Hasker, CEO of Thomson Reuters, argues that general-purpose AI is dangerously inadequate for legal,
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