Everything Will Be Digitized: The Future of AI in Heavy Industry - with Joseph Berti of IBM
Release Date: 10/19/2021
Why Architecture Determines the Future of AI Innovation - with Aaron Levie of Box
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Today’s guest is Aaron Levie, CEO of Box. Box provides secure cloud content management and collaboration solutions for enterprises managing unstructured data at scale. Aaron joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise data architecture, from organizing unstructured content to enabling AI-ready workflows across business functions. Levie also shares how modular data systems, federated indexing, and embedded intelligence can help organizations improve compliance, accelerate productivity, and turn data management into a competitive advantage....
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Turning Consumer Goods Data into Real-Time Business Decisions - with Michael Finley of AnswerRocket
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Today’s guest is Michael Finley, Chief Technology Officer at . Founded in 2013, AnswerRocket builds enterprise AI agents delivering measurable outcomes for Fortune 2000 clients across consumer goods, financial services, construction, real estate, and beyond. Finley joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprises can move beyond AI experimentation toward scalable, agent-driven systems that deliver measurable business value. Finley also explores what makes AI agents truly enterprise-ready — from data governance and tool integration to deployment and iteration. This...
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Looking at Retail Challenges from a Data Perspective - with Nick Masca of Marks and Spencer
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Today’s guest is Nick Masca, Head of Data Science for Growth & Personalisation at Marks and Spencer. Marks and Spencer plc is a prominent British multinational retailer headquartered in London, England, known for offering a wide range of clothing, beauty items, home goods, and food products. Nick joins us on the program to surmise his views on the data-driven challenges currently facing the retail and eCommerce sectors. With a focus on change management rather than traditional digital transformation, Nick outlines the key obstacles retail leaders encounter when leveraging data tools to...
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Solving Hard Industrial Problems with Fast AI Deployment - with Kriti Sharma of IFS Nexus Black
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Today’s guest is Kriti Sharma, CEO of IFS Nexus Black. Nexus Black specializes in solving complex operational challenges in asset-intensive environments by bringing AI engineers and domain experts directly to the factory floor, shop floor, and field. Kriti joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain how industrial leaders can move from AI theory to practical execution by uncovering hidden data inside aging assets, integrating multiple data modalities, and delivering measurable outcomes in weeks rather than years. Kriti also details how organizations can reduce unplanned...
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Turning Operational Data into AI Ready Assets - with Andrew Deutsch of RR Donnelly and the Fangled Group
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Today’s guest is Andrew Deutsch, CEO of the Fangled Group and Director of Operations at RR Donnelley. Fangled Group is a global marketing and sales consultancy specializing in data-driven strategies that accelerate market entry for small to medium-sized manufacturers. Andrew joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss leveraging data and AI to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in complex industries. Andrew also shares practical insights on integrating technology with workforce solutions to improve workflows and generate measurable ROI. This episode is sponsored by...
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Why Regulated Industries Must Rethink Copyright and AI - with Roanie Levy of CCC
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Today’s guest is Roanie Levy, Licensing and Legal Advisor, CCC. CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate users of copyrighted materials. Roanie joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down how generative AI is changing copyright risk management for enterprises — from the impacts of Shadow AI to the realities of input/output risk and fair use misconceptions in AI-based workflows. Roanie also explores practical strategies to shift organizations from ad hoc, high-risk AI use to structured processes, collective licensing, and cross-team education....
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A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola
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Today’s guest is Trish Vassar, Vice President of Global Learning & Development, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning, and leadership development. She joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprise leaders can shift from traditional role-based planning to skills-based workforce strategies powered by AI. The conversation also covers practical approaches to AI-assisted workflows, establishing a shared skills language, and improving staffing and training outcomes across the organization. This episode is sponsored by . Learn how...
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Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock
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Today’s guest is Julian Tang, Chief Operations Officer for the Innovation Office at BlackRock. With extensive experience in financial technology and infrastructure, Julian specializes in integrating AI and data strategies to transform enterprise workflows. Julian joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how leading organizations are scaling AI effectively by building resilient data environments, establishing transparent governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of trust and responsible innovation. Julian also shares practical strategies for reducing operational...
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Challenges HR Leaders Face in Adopting Enterprise AI - with Raúl Monroig of Bristol Myers Squibb
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Today’s guest is Raul Monroig, People Organization Vice President for the Intercon Region at Bristol Myers Squibb. Bristol Myers Squibb manufactures prescription medicines across oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and neuroscience. With a truly global footprint, the company’s research, manufacturing, and commercial presence spans more than 60 countries, and with such scale, of course, comes the complexity of managing a vast workforce. Raul joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how global HR teams can embrace AI to tackle critical challenges in...
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How to Leverage AI for Skill Verification - with Taylor Sullivan of Workera
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Today’s guest is Taylor Sullivan, Head of Product and Assessments at Workera. Workera provides AI-driven skills verification and assessment solutions for organizations. Taylor joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how organizations can move from skill inferencing to verified, measurable skills, enabling more confident talent decisions. Taylor also explains how AI-powered assessments can personalize learning, reduce time to proficiency, and provide leaders with actionable data to align workforce capabilities with evolving business needs. This episode is sponsored by ....
info_outlineOur guest this week is Joseph Berti, VP of AI Applications at IBM. This week, Joseph discusses high-level trends in how AI is making its way into heavy industry. He also speaks about what the world will look like as more and more physical assets are digitized and how this transformation will impact our world. Before selling to IBM, Joseph was previously the CEO of Oniqua, focusing on predictive maintenance for the oil, gas, and utility space. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to stay tuned for the upcoming series on The AI in Business Podcast. Starting Monday, November 1st, we’ll publish an episode every day through Friday. These episodes will each highlight a topic that is relevant for leaders in any and every industry.