Accenture AI Leaders Podcast
The Accenture AI Leaders Podcast explores industry trends, opportunities, and challenges around AI, analytics, and data that are top of mind for CDOs, CAOs, and CIOs at leading organizations worldwide. In each episode, senior executives talk one-on-one about their experiences driving AI-powered initiatives across their companies. The conversations cover practical lessons, emerging technologies, and the organizational shifts needed to scale AI and data programs. It is produced by Accenture for business and technology leaders.
Episodes
AI Leaders Podcast #87: The Democratization Multiplier: AI at Scale in Financial Services
In this episode, host Keri Smith, Global Lead for AI and Data in Banking & Capital Markets at Accenture, sits down with Adrian Crockett, General Partner and Head of EJ Labs at Edward Jones to explore what it truly means to democratize AI across a 55,000-person organization, how to empower non-engineers to safely build and deploy agents, close the AI value gap, and shift from isolated pilots to a p
AI Leaders Podcast #86: Zero Trust in an AI World: Securing the Machine-Speed Enterprise
As AI reshapes the enterprise, security must evolve alongside it. Andrew Winkelmann, Global AI Security Lead, and Matt Lancaster, Accenture's AI & Data Lead, join Adam Geller, CPO at Zscaler, to explore zero trust, AI governance, and the strategies organizations need to operate securely at machine speed. From developer accountability to balancing innovation and risk, this episode delivers practica
AI Leaders Podcast #85: Demystifying Context: Why Your AI Agents Need a Semantic Layer
Join us in this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast and discover what context truly means for AI agents operating on enterprise data. Teresa Tung, Global Advanced Data Lead at Accenture, sits down with Ora Lassila, Associate Director of Data Engineering and Governance at Accenture and Juan Sequeda, Principal Data Strategist at ServiceNow to cut through the hype on why agents without semantics halluc
AI Leaders Podcast #84: The path to Human + AI Impact
In this episode of the Accenture AI Leaders Podcast, Teresa Tung, Global Advanced Data Lead at Accenture, is joined by Russell Smith, VP of ERP Transformation Technology at AstraZeneca, and Nick Tate, Managing Director and Talent & Workforce Lead UKI at Accenture, to discuss how organizations can move from AI experimentation to real business value. Explore why scaling AI depends on people, culture
AI Leaders Podcast #83: The Connected Firm: AI, Clients, and the New Rules of Financial Services
What does it mean to operate as an integrated firm in the age of AI? In this episode, Keri Smith, Global AI & Data Lead for Banking and Capital Markets at Accenture, speaks with Mandell Crawley, EVP and Chief Client Officer, and Dan DeDora, Lead, Integrated Client Intelligence and Head of FID Client Strategies at Morgan Stanley, on how AI is transforming client experience, from data activation to
AI Leaders Podcast #82: Transforming Customer Experience with Agentic AI
In this episode, we explore the front lines of the generative AI revolution in customer service. Join Sharad Sachdev, Global Lead for Gen AI-Powered Customer Experience at Accenture, and Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta, as they discuss how the shift from deterministic to agentic AI is redefining the contact center. Together, they unpack the power of a unified platform that brings AI agents, real‑time human
Women in AI: Where the Industry Is Now
Join us for a special Women's Month episode exploring the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence with three distinguished leaders from Accenture: Keri Smith, AI & Data Lead for Financial Services; Teresa Tung, Global Advanced Data Lead; and Alice Chen, Senior Manager in the Center for Advanced AI. Together, they discuss what it takes to scale AI beyond the pilot phase, unpack the rise of "v
AI Leaders Podcast #80: Human in the Lead: Redesigning Agency and Trust in AI
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Andy Truscott, Global Health Technology Lead at Accenture, is joined by Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer at City of Hope, for a deep, provocative conversation on what it really takes to scale AI in complex enterprises, especially in healthcare. Tune in for the full conversation!
AI Leaders Podcast #79: AI PCs: The New Era of Collaborative Partners
Discover the impact of AI-powered computers in this fascinating episode with Harish Natarahjan, AI Consulting Lead for High Tech, and Prashanth Donepudi, Growth Strategy and HPI Relationship Lead at Accenture, alongside special guest Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President of PS Commercial Systems at HP. Join us as we explore performance enhancements, the critical role of
AI Leaders Podcast #78: AI, Talent, and the Future of Change
Learn valuable insights into creating a more effective and inclusive workforce with AI in this AI Leaders Podcast episode! Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead, sits down with David Parker, Global Financial Services Industry Chair and GMC Member at Accenture, and Susan Reid, Global Head of Talent at Morgan Stanley, to talk about how humans and digital workforces can collaborate to achieve g
AI Leaders Podcast #77: AI and the Global South
Explore how artificial intelligence can drive progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Global South. Louise James, Accenture Development Partnerships Global Co-Lead at Accenture, is joined by Zameer Brey, AI Taskforce Lead at the Gates Foundation, and Suzy Madigan, formerly Responsible AI Lead at CARE International UK, to discuss the importance of locally relevant AI, the role of ci
AI Leaders Podcast #76: Scaling AI in the Enterprise
Join Accenture's Chief AI Officer Lan Guan and Naveen Rao, Former VP of AI at Databricks, for an open and engaging conversation about the realities of scaling AI within large organizations. Hear about Databricks journey from pioneering the first AI chip company to shaping AI strategy and discover the technical hurdles and organizational complexities involved in deploying AI at scale.
AI Leaders Podcast #75: Operating Models in the Age of AI
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Ashwin Acharya, AI Lead for the Talent & Organization Practice, and Kent McMillan, Managing Director, Strategy at Accenture join Stan Zurkiewicz, Chairman of the Board and CEO of DEKRA, to discuss how AI is transforming large organizations. They explore AI's impact on productivity and growth, emphasizing trust, safety, sustainability, and continuous reinv
AI Leaders Podcast #74: AI & Data: From Insight to Impact
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Sen Ramani, Global Lead for Data and AI at Accenture, sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, for a dynamic conversation on the evolving role of data and AI in enterprise transformation. Together, they dive into product innovation, the rise of agentic AI, and how businesses can unlock value through reliable, scalable AI solutions.
AI Leaders Podcast #73: AI in MedTech: Enabling the Future of Care
In this thoughtful conversation, we explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. From over a thousand FDA-approved AI-enabled medical devices to breakthroughs in medical imaging, the discussion highlights the importance of trust, transparency, and bias mitigation. Join Tracy Ring, Chief Data Officer and Global Generative AI Lead for Life Sciences; Tom Kawalec, Managing Director for Life Sc
AI Leaders Podcast #72: The AI Revolution in Advertising
Explore how AI is reshaping the world of advertising in the latest episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, with Craig Vaughan, Managing Director, Data & AI Lead; Kevan Yalowitz, Global Industry Group Lead, Software & Platforms at Accenture and Ludovic de Valon, Director of Product Marketing at Amazon. From smarter ad campaigns and AI-powered content creation to leveling the playing field for small busi
AI Leaders Podcast #71: AI, Fraud & the Future of Real-Time Payments
Discover what's the latest in real-time payments, fraud, and AI in this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast with David Jones, Data & AI Lead, David DeLeon, Fraud & Financial Crime, for the Finance Risk Compliance Practice at Accenture and Steven Bufferd, Product Executive, Trust & Safety for J.P. Morgan Payments. We explore how fraud will continue to evolve, and given this, AI and innovation will b
AI Leaders Podcast #70: Celebrating Women in AI
Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the journeys, leadership, and mentorship of women shaping the future of AI. Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead, Teresa Tung, Global Data Capability Lead, and Alice Chen, Senior Manager from the AI Center at Accenture, share their personal stories and professional insights. Discover how they navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, break ba
AI Leaders Podcast #69: Knowledge Graphs in the Age of Gen AI
Unlock the power of knowledge graphs to map complex relationships across entities and data sources with Teresa Tung, Global Data Capability Lead, Tony Romito, Technology Consulting Director at Accenture, and Navin Sharma, Head of Product at Stardog. Explore how these graphs provide the contextual depth that large language models lack, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency with a co
AI in Education: Revolutionizing Learning
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, we delve into the transformative role of AI in education with Manish Dasaur, Chief Data & AI Officer - NA CMT at Accenture and our special guest, Vijay Gurbaxani, Director of the Center of Digital Transformation at UC Irvine. Discover how AI is seamlessly integrated into various curriculums and fields, expediting the pursuit of new knowledge, and enhancin
AI Leaders Podcast #67: Customer Experience: How AI is Transforming Financial Services
Join us for an engaging discussion on the evolution of digital journeys, the transformative role of AI, and the strategic importance of holistic approaches to create value in the financial services sector with Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead at Accenture, and Purva Sule, banking platforms leader, ex-Northern Trust, ex-BMO, and independent startup advisor. Learn how AI technologies are
AI Leaders Podcast #66: Gen AI and Data Privacy: A Dive into Confidential Computing
In this insightful conversation, we explore how Gen AI, confidential computing and multi-party computation are transforming data sharing and privacy. Join Teresa Tung, Data Capability Lead at Accenture, along Raluca Ada Popa, Co-founder and President at Opaque Systems, and Rishabh Poddar, Co-founder and CTO. Discover how these technologies are breaking down barriers, fostering innovation, and crea
AI Leaders Podcast #65: The Future of Work: AI Literacy and Talent Transformation
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Harsha Almad, Managing Director and Global Lead of LearnVantage Academies for AI at Accenture, Girish Ganesan, Senior Vice President at S&P Global, and Kai Roemmelt, CEO of Udacity, now part of Accenture, explore how AI is transforming the workforce, the growing need for AI literacy, tailored learning programs, and how automation is reshaping job roles.
AI Leaders Podcast #64: Responsible AI: Ethics, Deployment, and Regulation
Join us for an enlightening episode, where Arnab Chakraborty, Chief Responsible AI officer at Accenture, and Cathy Li, Head of AI, Data & Metaverse at the World Economic Forum, delve into the challenges of implementing responsible AI frameworks. A recent survey, conducted in collaboration with Stanford University, gathered insights from over 1,000 C-level executives across 19 industries on how the
AI Leaders Podcast #63: Insights on Gen AI & Digital Transformation
In this episode, discover how the journey to digital is being enhanced and increasingly personalized with Gen AI. Join Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead, and Brett Goode, Core Modernization and Senior Account Executive at Accenture, as they delve into the world of continuous innovation. From embracing human-centered design to democratizing Gen AI technology, tune in to uncover the transf
AI Leaders Podcast #62: Test & Evaluation for AI Readiness
Explore how a well-implemented test and evaluation harness can be a competitive advantage for enterprises in this insightful podcast episode featuring Teresa Tung, Data Capability Lead at Accenture, and Vijay Karunamurthy, Field CTO at Scale AI. Join us as we delve into the importance of integrating technology with workflow to facilitate smoother operations and develop more cohesive strategies, en
AI Leaders Podcast #61: Banking's New Reality: The Impact of Gen AI
Discover how the banking industry is mobilizing to harness the value of AI driven transformation in our latest podcast episode with Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead at Accenture, and Sumeet Chabria, Founder and CEO of ThoughtLinks. Listen now to gain valuable perspectives on how banks are leveraging Gen AI to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and improved service delivery, plus
AI Leaders Podcast #60: Navigating the Implications of AI for Cybersecurity
Join us for a dive into cybersecurity, social engineering, and Gen AI tactics for defense strategies with Accenture's Kris Burkhardt, Global Chief Information Security Officer, and Robert Boyce, Global Cyber Resilience Lead. Discover the challenges and opportunities that security and data face. Learn how AI is being used in this space.
AI Leaders Podcast #59: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI: A Visionary Journey
In this insightful conversation, Scott Tvaroh, Industry X Managing Director at Accenture and Ibrahim Al-Syed, Director of Digital Manufacturing at Celanese, delve into the significance of integrating AI and human-centered design into a pragmatic and accelerated manufacturing transformation. Join them as they uncover strategies for creating a digital transformation strategy based on building a robu
AI Leaders Podcast #58: Gen AI Fluency: Shaping Learning into a User-centered Experience
In this engaging podcast episode, Tracy Ring, Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Gen AI for Life Sciences at Accenture and Jeremy Forman, Executive Director of Data and AI at Seagen, now Pfizer, delve into the game-changing power of ongoing learning, highlighting its role in cultivating a sustainable culture that fosters Gen AI adoption within organizations. Explore their insights on the transf
AI Leaders Podcast #57: The Intersection of Human and Emotional AI
Join Sanjay Podder, CTO for Responsible AI at Accenture, and Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, machine learning scientist, and AI pioneer, in a thought-provoking discussion on responsible AI practices, emphasizing human and emotional integration. Explore their insights into innovative approaches that foster a harmonious relationship between technology and humanity.
AI Leaders Podcast #56: Redefining the Data & Analytics Landscape with Gen AI
In this episode, Priya Raman, Corporate Data and AI Leader at Accenture engages in a conversation with Pinar Doelen, Chief Analytics Officer at SAP, delving into the pivotal impact of Gen AI surpassing traditional data analysis. Together, they explore how Gen AI synergizes with data analytics to reshape businesses, industries, and organizations, fostering a collaborative era where humans and AI wo
AI Leaders Podcast #55: From Productivity to Creativity, The Real Value of Generative AI Pt.2
In this second episode about Generative AI and its influence in growth acceleration, Teresa Tung, May Habib, and Marc Appel exchange views about the impact of Generative AI from a trust perspective. They explore the implications of technology being accurate, legal, and transparent as part of a trustworthy reinvention of businesses and their processes.
AI Leaders Podcast #54: From Productivity to Creativity, The Real Value of Generative AI
Explore the transformative impact of generative AI in marketing at Accenture with Teresa Tung who is joined by May Habib, CEO of Writer, and Marc Appel. This episode delves into real productivity gains, growth acceleration, and team morale. Discover how generative AI goes beyond efficiency, shaping a future where innovation and engagement take center stage.
AI Leaders Podcast #53: Transforming Payments with Generative AI
In this podcast episode, Keri Smith, Global Banking Data & AI Lead, talks with Papa Faye, who leads embedded digital solutions at J.P. Morgan. The discussion revolves around generative AI and its impact on the field of payments. Traditional AI in payments relied on rule-based systems, while Gen AI is now capable of handling more complex and creative tasks like fraud detection and personalized cust
AI Leaders Podcast #52: Generative AI's Role in Business Innovation
In this episode we delve into the transformative force of Generative AI and its profound impact on businesses. Our guest, Charlie Stack, a seasoned expert in data analytics and AI, and Arnab Chakraborty, a Senior Managing Director at Accenture Data and AI, unravel the pivotal role Generative AI plays in reshaping business landscape. They discuss the intricate balance between risk and reward, empha
AI Leaders Podcast #51: Short-term and Long-term Value with AI
Join us for a deep dive into the dynamic world of AI, where we explore its strategic alignment with company goals and the delicate balance between innovation and sustainability. Hear how to weave AI objectives seamlessly into the fabric of overarching company strategies and discuss the critical challenge of resource allocation and balance between experimentation and vital company functions.
AI Leaders Podcast #50: AI and Machine Learning in the Utilities Industry
Dive into a riveting conversation with distinguished experts, Scott Tinkler, Jan Erik Aase and Bob Lutz, as they unravel the game-changing potential of AI in the Utilities industry. Scott Tinkler, senior managing director at Accenture, brings his extensive industry experience to the table, discussing how utilities are embracing data analytics and AI to drive down costs and transform their operatio
AI Leaders Podcast #49: Health Equity in the Age of Data and AI
In this podcast episode we explore the global story of health disparities and the transformative potential of data and AI. Discover how new tools and technologies have opened unprecedented opportunities to address health inequalities on a global scale. Delve into the significance of data in health and wellness and how it can revolutionize our approach to healthcare. However, with these advancement
AI Leaders Podcast #48: From Data to Value: Harnessing the Potential of Generative AI
Join Chetna Sehgal, Senior Managing Director at Accenture and Global Practice Lead for the Accenture Google Business Group, in an enlightening conversation with Erwan Menard, Director of Product Management for Google Cloud AI, as they explore the transformative world of generative AI. From the impact on data privacy to the re-energizing of the workforce, they delve into the nuances, challenges, an
AI Leaders Podcast #47: Leading Analytics Teams in Changing Times
In this episode, we dive into the operational dynamics of organization models utilized by data and analytics teams. Our guest, Lori Bieda, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at BMO, North American Personal and Business Bank, shares her invaluable insights. Lori delves into the pros and cons of these models, offering a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities they bring. Join us for th
AI Leaders Podcast #46: Revolutionizing Biotech Through Data-Driven Marketing
In this episode, Tracy Ring, Accenture's Chief Data Officer and global generative AI lead for Life Sciences, interviews Walter Charles, General Manager of CSL Plasma. They explore CSL Plasma's transformation from analog to digital marketing, revolutionizing their business. Facing challenges during the pandemic, Walter implemented a data-driven digital marketing strategy, boosting donor engagement
AI Leaders Podcast #45: What to Consider When Implementing Generative AI
Discover the immense possibilities of Generative AI in this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast. Join us as we delve into the critical considerations for successful implementation and unlock its transformative potential. Featuring Bratin Saha, VP and GM of AI & Machine Learning at Amazon, and Teresa Tung, Cloud First Chief Technologist at Accenture. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation.
AI Leaders Podcast #44: Digital Acceleration Powered by Cloud, Data & AI
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Alessandro De Luca, Chief Information Officer and Head of Information Technology at Merck KGaA, talks with Arnab Chakraborty and Eva Wiedenhöft about their transformative journey of digital acceleration fueled by cloud data and AI. Alessandro identifies people, data, and technology as the primary enablers that have been pivotal in achieving success in t
AI Leaders Podcast #43: How AI Will Impact Society and Shape Human Endeavors
Join Ravi Bellamkonda, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Emory University, and Rubina Ohanian, Managing Director at Accenture, as they discuss the transformative power of AI in various areas of human endeavor. From its impact on higher education and human health to its potential to generate economic value, this podcast will explore how revolutionary technologies like AI
AI Leaders Podcast #42: Mondelēz International's data-led Reinvention
Javier Polit, Chief Information and Digital Officer for Mondelēz International talks with Venky Rao of Accenture to discuss their AI enabled transformation journey. Javier shares the catalyst to becoming a data driven company and his experience along the way. Listen now to hear his story.
AI Leaders Podcast #41: Addressing the Skills Gap
In this episode Ahmad Aladawi talks with Terri Rinella about his experience in the Accenture Apprenticeship Program. Ahmad shares his personal story how he put himself through college, became an apprentice, and is now a Information Security Specialist. Hear how companies are turning to programs like this to fill the skill gap and recruit talent for the digital jobs economy.
AI Leaders Podcast #40: From experimentation to implementation, Pt. 2
In part 2 of the podcast, Per Osterman and Xiaopeng Li continue their discussion how companies can reach AI maturity. They explore the different use cases that exist for this technology and how to prioritize your efforts as well as how companies can create business value using data and AI.
AI Leaders Podcast #39: From Experimentation to Implementation Pt.1
As companies move from experimentation to implementation with their AI initiatives, they need to think how they can scale across the entire organization. The opportunity to scale requires C-level sponsorship and having the right talent in the right place. Listen to hear what Per Osterman, Nordics Applied Intelligence Lead and Xiaopeng Li think is imperative to reaching AI Maturity.
AI Leaders Podcast #38: How Digital Twins Power Innovation
Hear how consumer goods manufacturer Mars is innovating by rapidly scaling digital twin technology. Enabling them to be more collaborative, improve operations and find more intuitive ways of doing things.
AI Leaders Podcast #37: AI Maturity, Advancing From Practice to Performance
Saul Perlmutter, Nobel Laureate, professor of physics at UC Berkeley and director of Berkeley Institute for Data Science joins Accenture's Arnab Chakraborty to discuss the field of AI advancing within organizations from practice to high performance. Hear how talent, culture and responsible design are all important factors to becoming a high performer. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #36: Role of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Julia Westland, co-leads Spencer Stuart's Data & Analytics Practice, talks with Accenture's Joe Depa about the role of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and the evolution of it. Starting off as a data focused role making data an important part of the boardroom conversation, but has since broadened beyond this.
AI Leaders Podcast #35: Transformation of the Utilities Industry Using AI
In this episode, Abhijit Bhatwadekar - Head of Data & Analytics at PPL Corporation, talks with Accenture's Lee Barrett about the evolution of the utilities industry and its use of artificial intelligence. Hear why data and AI are key to managing the changes taking place across the industry. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #34: Cloud Data Transformation
In this episode, Lascelles Forrester, is joined by Josh Reese to discuss Navy Federal Credit Unions cloud data transformation. Hear the challenges they faced when starting with fragmented and siloed data and the benefits they have gained from their data transformation journey. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #33: Large Language Models Pt.2
In part 2 of this podcast, Fernando and Peter discuss the role that humans play in all of this. Expanding on the examples they talked about in part 1, hear how large language models will aid and augment humans, helping to access relevant information quickly to accomplish a task. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #32: Large Language Models Pt.1
In this episode Fernando Lucini talks with Peter Welinder to discuss how large language models like GPT-3 will impact society and AI. OpenAI was founded to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) that can reach and eventually surpass human level capabilities, while making sure it's done in a safe, ethical and responsible way and for the benefit all of humanity. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #31: Radically Human
As new AI powered technologies impact both life and work we are seeing the very nature of innovation being reshaped. AI is becoming less artificial and more intelligent and innovators are pursuing new approaches that enable machines to learn as humans do. Listen as Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson discuss what it means to be Radically Human. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #30: What's New About Data Virtualization with Data Mesh?
Teresa Tung is joined by two data mesh experts, Justin Borgman, Starburst - Chairman & CEO, and Bryan Aller, Comcast - Director, Software Development & Engineering, to discuss what's new about data virtualization with data mesh. They share their experiences which is driving a new interest in data virtualization. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #29: Policy and Regulation Frameworks
The increase in regulatory attention facing AI has put the topic of AI regulation squarely on the C-suite agenda. Organizations are trying to figure out how to respond, however the situation is complex as strategies will vary by country, differing cultural values and multiple philosophies. Listen now to hear Roger Taylor, Responsible AI advisor and former Chair of the Centre for Data Ethics and In
AI Leaders Podcast #28: Why Data & Analytics Needs a Multi-speed Approach
Data analytics are fundamental to the enterprises as they continue to pursue their growth initiatives. Two approaches are emerging, top down and bottom up. Listen to Lee Barrett, Accenture Applied Intelligence Northeast Lead discuss with Jeff Kaminski, Accenture Applied Intelligence Northeast Strategy Lead discuss the pros and cons of each. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #27: Transformers, Massive Models and the future of AI
Jean-luc Chatelain, Applied Intelligence CTO, talks with Andrew Feldman, Founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems about transformers, massive models and the future of AI. They discuss how we are moving from a world of a large amount of models to fewer more powerful models known as transformers. Hear what they think this means for the future of AI.
AI Leaders Podcast #26: Intersection of Data and AI in the Communications Industry
In this episode, Manish Dasaur, Accenture's Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Communications & Media in North America, talks with Andy Markus, the Chief Data Officer of AT&T about the role that data and AI is playing in driving transformation in the Communications industry. Hear why Data & AI is critical to the communications business, the impact its driving and how these leaders see it evolving
AI Leaders Podcast #25: AI+X
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Fernando Lucini, Chief Data Scientist at Accenture talks with Kian Katanforoosh, Workera CEO & Co-founder about AI+X. This is an emerging trend where people are learning the foundations of AI skills to complement their own subject matter expertise. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #24: Don't Fear AI, Embrace It
Kathrin Schwan, a managing director for Accenture's Data and AI Network, is joined by Dr. Maryam Ramezani-Bartsch, VP of Data & Analytics at Sky and Ana Campos who was co-CEO at Trivadis and currently a managing director at Accenture. They sit down to talk about why they think there is a fear around AI and the collection of data. They identify four main areas where fears and misconceptions come fr
AI Leaders Podcast #23: The Future of Marketing Using Data and AI
Accenture's chief marketing & communications officer, Jill Kramer, joins Sanjeev Vohra to discuss the future of marketing and the role data and automation will play. Hear Jill discuss the intersection where science matches with the art of marketing and communications.
AI Leaders Podcast #22: Data and analytics for the best customer experience
In this episode David Atkinson, who leads Sun Life's data and analytics efforts, talks with Krish Banerjee about how data has become core to their customer experience. Hear how they are leveraging data to create exceptional client experiences and drive meaningful impact.
AI Leaders Podcast #21: Data-centric AI
A pioneer in machine learning and online education, Andrew Ng, joins Sanjeev Vohra for this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast. They discuss Data-centric AI, an emerging topic in the field of artificial intelligence. Listen to hear what it is and how it is different from traditional approaches.
AI Leaders Podcast #20: Natural Language Processing
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Ryan McDonald, Chief Scientist at ASAPP talks with Fernando Lucini, the Chief Data Scientist of Accenture about Natural Language Processing (NLP). Hear what they think needs to be done to get the user experience correct, putting in place safety nets to keep things on track and why it is all about design. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #19: Combating Climate Change with AI
Manish Dasaur, an Accenture Managing Director is joined by Shyla Raghav, who is the Head of Partnerships at New Division of Time called CO2, which is focused on sustainability and climate change. Hear as they discuss how we can use the latest technology and innovation, including AI, to combat climate change. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #18: Modern Data Platforms on Cloud
In this episode of the podcast, Shail Jain talks with Arnab Chakraborty about the latest in data platforms. With digital transformations being accelerated, it is imperative to embed a data culture across the organization so that people believe and trust the data and believe in the power of this technology. Listen now.
AI Leaders Podcast #17: Perspective on Climbing the Career Ladder
In this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast Jin Zhang (Engineering Director at Meta) talks with Lan Guan about her career journey and how she has been able to build a strong support network and how small actions can add up to help others grow.
AI Leaders Podcast #16: Reflections on International Women's' Day
International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Samta Kapoor is joined by Asha Saxena (Founder & CEO, WLDA), Bari Harlam (Co-founder, Troublemakers.org) and Ellen Nielsen (Chief Data Officer, Chevron) to discuss what this day means to them. Listen to hear the stories and advice for the next generation of women leader
AI Leaders Podcast #15: Power of "Science and Art" for Business Insights
Hear how Walgreens Boots Alliance is organizing data into analytical assets to provide a Single View of Customer across business domains and drive value for the organization.
AI Leaders Podcast #14: Responsible AI
Dr. Adrian Weller from The Alan Turing Institute joins the AI Leaders Podcast to discuss Responsible AI. He brings insights from his experience in industry and more recently academia. Listen now to an insightful conversation with Ray Eitel-Porter where they cover ethics, justice and fairness as it pertains to data and A.I..
AI Leaders Podcast #13: Metadata - Data as a Product
Teresa Tung is joined by Shirshanka Das to discuss what Metadata is and the role it plays in data products. Listen to hear what the three main types of metadata are and the unique role each plays.
AI Leaders Podcast #12: Data Mesh - From Theory to Practice
Teresa Tung is joined by Abeth Go (VP - Data and Analytics Platforms) and Liam Donohoe (Principal Architect, Data & Analytics Platforms) from BP to discuss the hottest topic in data, Data Mesh. Hear their journey and lessons learned from their implementation.
AI Leaders Podcast #11: The Automation Advantage
Accenture Chief Strategy Officer, Bhaskar Ghosh, and Accenture Global Automation Lead, Rajendra (RP) Prasad join the AI Leaders Podcast to discuss their new book, The Automation Advantage. The first comprehensive blueprint for using and scaling AI-powered intelligent automation. Among the topics they cover include the benefits and barriers to adoption, planning the journey for your organization an
AI Leaders Podcast #10: Creating Value with Digital Twins
Arnab Chakraborty talks with Bob Messier, SVP, Global Technology Services at SAS, about Digital Twins. They discuss which industries are leading the way, and some of the different use cases which range from sports to manufacturing to healthcare.
AI Leaders Podcast #9: Big Data, Little Data & Synthetic Data
George Marcotte sits down with Ray O'Brien, Independent Entrepreneur & Finance Advisory Board Member, to talk about how companies are using data and the difference between big data, little data and synthetic data. They also discuss how different regions think about data privacy.
AI Leaders Podcast #8: Women in AI
Joyce Kline talks with Rebekah Arsenault, an AI Strategy Consultant, and Sally Lin, a Data Scientist, about their experiences as women in the technology field and a group they started at Accenture called Women in AI.
