Coming Soon - The Generative Edge Podcast by Deloitte CE & AWS
Release Date: 08/20/2024
Living on the (Generative) Edge: Mapping the Momentum of GenAI
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Six months ago, The Generative Edge launched with one goal: demystify generative AI and help business leaders understand what it really takes to go from pilot to production. Now, in our Season 1 finale, we’re taking a beat to reflect on how far the GenAI landscape has come — and where it’s headed next. Join our hosts Donovan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe), Vyasaraj Kulkarni (AWS), Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) and Executive Producers Ian Masters (AWS) and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe) as they revisit standout moments from the season, reflect on real-world...
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Slowing Down to Speed Up: Why Trust is GenAI’s Greatest Accelerator
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In today’s race to deploy cutting-edge GenAI solutions, slowing down might be the smartest move your organization makes. In this episode of The Generative Edge, Donovan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe) and Vyasaraj Kulkarni (AWS) sit down with David Thogmartin, AI Partner at Deloitte Germany, to unpack what it takes to build AI systems that are not just fast—but trustworthy, reliable, and ready for scale. Drawing from deep client experience and regulatory insight, David explains why trust isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a core accelerator for AI adoption, performance, and long-term...
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Prompting Change: Greener Paths for Generative AI
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What does it really cost to generate a meme, summarize an article, or run a chatbot? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked environmental impact of Generative AI—especially when it comes to electricity and water use. Dr. Kristof Schum, a Generative AI Partner Leader from AWS EMEA, joins Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) to discuss how major players in the AI space are building for scale and sustainability. From designing more efficient infrastructure to rethinking the value of each prompt, we unpack what it means to use Generative AI responsibly. Whether you're an...
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What GenAI Is Really Good At—And Where You Still Need a Brain
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Can Generative AI really make your life easier—or are we at risk of outsourcing our thinking? In this episode of The Generative Edge, Stephanie Cohen and Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) explore the top three ways people are using GenAI in their daily lives: Content creation (emails, LinkedIn posts, brainstorming ideas) Summarization (transcripts, reports, meeting notes) Question answering (especially with large documents or tools like ChatGPT) They also discuss the common pitfalls that come with over-relying on these tools, including: Generic, repetitive content Loss...
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People Before Platforms: The GenAI Transformation You Need
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Technology may kick off the GenAI journey—but it’s your people who determine whether it actually works. In this episode, Donovan Spronk and Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) are joined by Hella Steinbrecher, a Senior Manager in Organizational Transformation in Human Capital from Deloitte Germany, to explore what most GenAI strategies overlook: trust, culture, and change management. From building workforce buy-in to measuring adoption KPIs, Hella shares hard-won lessons from large-scale GenAI transformations where people-first thinking made all the difference. Whether you’re...
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Can AI Decide for Us? The Reality of Agentic AI
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Agentic AI is the latest buzzword in Generative AI—but is it truly revolutionary or just a new way of structuring AI workflows? In this episode of The Generative Edge, hosts Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe) break down what Agentic AI is, how it differs from traditional AI systems, and what it means for decision-making, automation, and ethics. They explore the risks, benefits, and real-world applications of AI with agency—where models don’t just process inputs but decide their own next steps. From workflow automation to AI-driven decisions, this conversation...
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The Global AI Race: Why Countries Are Investing Big in GenAI (GenAI in the News)
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The GenAI landscape is evolving fast, and we’re here to break it all down for you. In this episode of The Generative Edge, Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe) dive into the latest developments shaping the world of Generative AI. What are people actually using GenAI for? We unpack the , revealing how LLMs are augmenting and automating work across industries. Is GenAI disrupting academia? With 17% of peer reviews now AI-generated, we discuss the fine line between efficiency and research integrity. Meet DeepSeek—the new LLM making waves. With high performance at a...
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Starting Smart: How Telekom Srbija is Building a Winning GenAI Strategy
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How did Telekom Srbija break down information silos and unify their analytics to become a leader in AI-driven decision-making? By accelerating their AI initiatives, they are bringing more value to their business and clients. With Generative AI at the core, Telekom Srbija is reshaping its organization to drive efficiency and impact. They have a clear AI strategy and have recently launched their first Generative AI use cases into production. Like many companies, Telekom Srbija is in the early stages of their Generative AI journey, addressing critical questions: How does Generative AI disrupt...
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GenAI at Scale: Why Your Enterprise Can't Afford to Wait
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Generative AI isn’t just another tech trend—it’s a business imperative. But while innovation is moving at breakneck speed, most enterprises are struggling to keep up. Are you ahead of the curve or already falling behind? In this episode of The Generative Edge, Donovan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe) sits down with Holger Mueller, VP & Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, to break down what it really takes to scale AI across an enterprise. We’ll tackle the biggest misconceptions holding businesses back, the critical role of cloud adoption, and why GenAI isn’t just a...
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Walking the Walk: How Deloitte CE is Scaling GenAI for Business Value with Jan Michalski
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Generative AI is changing the way businesses operate, but how do you capture employee enthusiasm while simultaneously ensuring measurable business impact? In this episode of The Generative Edge, our hosts Dononvan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe) and Vyasaraj Kulkarni (AWS) sit down with Jan Michalski, Deloitte's Generative AI Leader in Central Europe, and pull back the curtain to show how Deloitte CE is scaling GenAI to drive tangible business value. Jan takes us behind the scenes of Deloitte CE's journey—both internally and with clients—revealing how it's not just talking about...
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