AI Accelerator Podcast

What does it really take to become an AI-native organization? In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Melissa Reeve, creator of the Hyperadaptive Model and author of Hyperadaptive: Re-wiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native , to explore how organizations can move beyond AI pilots and build the systems, governance, and human capabilities needed to continuously...

How can companies move beyond using AI for productivity and start using it to fundamentally change how they operate, compete, and grow? In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Andre Cuenin, Chief Revenue Officer at SolarWinds, to explore how AI is changing enterprise workflows, customer preparation, data utilization, and the future of business. With more than 2...

What does it take to move AI beyond experimentation and into real business value? In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Swathi Young, technology executive, AI strategist, and award-winning CTO, to explore what organizations need to do to turn AI pilots into production-ready solutions. With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and over 100...

What happens when you combine Scrum, artificial intelligence, and autonomous AI agents? In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and Scrum@Scale and a signatory of the Agile Manifesto, to explore how Scrum is evolving for an AI-powered world. Jeff's background in AI goes back decades, including his work at the Stanfo...

AI is changing how software is built, tested, managed, and delivered. But are we building better systems, or just building them faster? In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski talks with Katy Sherman, VP of Technology at BeSmartee, about how AI is reshaping Agile, product management, engineering, and technology leadership. With more than 30 years in technology, from software...

AI is everywhere, but more AI does not automatically mean better results. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Johanna Rothman, known as the Pragmatic Manager, to explore what practical AI adoption really looks like inside product development organizations. Johanna Rothman has worked in software and product development since 1977 and has written 21 book...

AI is transforming service operations, but the real opportunity is not simply adding AI to existing systems. It is using AI to improve service outcomes, empower the workforce, and create measurable business value. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Ashok Kartham, CEO of Circuitry.ai, a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience building tech...

AI adoption isn't happening the same way everywhere. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Erick Watson, fractional CPO at SproutVest, to explore the differences between AI adoption in China and the United States. Erick shares his perspective on how cultural, economic, and business differences influence AI adoption, where the U.S.-China AI conversation g...

AI is changing how businesses operate, and according to Priya Lakshminarayanan, the biggest opportunity isn't simply using AI to analyze information. It’s using AI to take action. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Priya Lakshminarayanan, Chief Product Officer at Recurly, to explore AI-powered product development, agentic workflows, subscription...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations work, but according to Scott Andersen, technology alone isn't enough. The organizations that thrive will be the ones that build strong teams, create meaningful learning environments, and empower every individual to contribute. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Scott Andersen, architect, a...

AI is transforming every industry, but according to Evan Kubicek, organizations that succeed won't be the ones chasing every new AI tool. They'll be the ones that stay grounded in real business problems, real customer needs, and real human impact. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Evan Kubicek, Fractional Chief Revenue Officer at AiPRL Assi...

AI is changing how organizations operate, how teams work, and how leaders navigate uncertainty. But according to Andrew Metz, leaders don’t need to become AI experts before they start experimenting. They simply need to “jump in the pool.” In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Andrew Metz, VP of Sales at Zywave, speaker, and leadership expert with more th...

AI is transforming every industry, but according to Alvin Pereira, the organizations that win won't be the ones with the most AI tools. They'll be the ones that combine innovation, empathy, and execution to solve real problems for real people. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Alvin Pereira, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & Operat...

AI is transforming every industry, but according to Shay Harel, the organizations that succeed won't be the ones with the most AI tools. They'll be the ones that can connect strategy, execution, and innovation. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Shay Harel, SVP of Engineering at Advisor360, to explore what it takes to lead enterprise organiz...

AI is transforming every industry, but according to Chris Seferlis, most organizations are approaching AI the wrong way. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Chris Seferlis, Strategic Advisor at Microsoft, Boston University Professor, author, keynote speaker, and enterprise AI strategist, to discuss what leaders need to understand about AI adoption, Mic...

AI is transforming the workplace faster than most organizations are prepared for but according to Amanda C. Chambers, the future belongs to leaders who empower people to learn, adapt, and grow alongside technology. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Amanda C. Chambers, CEO of The Institute for Organizational Leadership (IOL Global), to explore how AI...

AI is accelerating faster than most organizations can adapt—but technology alone is not enough. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Jenny Korten, Co Partner at Thinking 5.0 and creator of Mind Nudger AI, to explore one of the most important leadership questions of the AI era: How do we use AI to enhance human wisdom instead of replacing it? Drawing fro...

AI is transforming project management, corporate training, and creative strategy but for many leaders, it still feels overwhelming. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Tanya Boyd, Co Founder of Project Success Academy and Director of Creative Collaboration at Corbeau, to explore how AI, creativity, and continuous learning are reshaping the future of pr...

AI is everywhere but very few organizations are actually turning it into real business impact. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Benjamin Dowd, CEO of The Phoenix Firm, to explore what it really takes to move from AI hype to execution. With over 20 years of experience advising enterprise leaders across Canada, Central America, and South America, Ben...

Leadership is not a destination — it is a discipline that demands intention, trust, and a relentless commitment to growth. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembrowski sits down with Ryan Batchelor, 28-year US Navy veteran pilot, commander, and founder of Crux Leaders, to explore what it truly means to lead under pressure, develop the next generation of leaders, and bring mi...

AI is moving faster than any technology before it but the real challenge is not the technology it is adoption. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembrowski sits down with Tom Famularo, CEO and Founder of Cap20AI, to explore how AI is fundamentally changing how businesses operate, build software, and make decisions. With decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting te...

AI Governance, Intelligent Systems & The Future of Learning | Alapeti “AL” Ware | AI Accelerator Podcast AI is evolving fast but without control it creates inconsistency, risk, and missed opportunities. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembrowski sits down with Alapeti “AL” Ware, Co-Founder of 8P3P, to explore how AI is shifting from tools to true intelligence infrastru...

AI is accelerating delivery — but speed alone is not the goal. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Dave Westgarth, Head of Delivery at Unifeye, to explore how AI is transforming agile teams, delivery metrics, and the future of digital work. With over a decade of experience across development, agile leadership, and enterprise delivery, Dave shares pract...

AI is not just transforming products. It is reshaping how software itself is built, delivered, and consumed. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Arman Eshraghi, serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Qrvey. Having founded four B2B software companies, Arman brings decades of experience building data platforms across major technology shifts from Wind...

Operational excellence is not about tools. It is about people. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Matt Sims, global Lean Master Black Belt, transformation leader, and founder of Ever-So-Lean. With more than twenty five years leading operational excellence and cultural transformation across industries, Matt shares his journey from being labelled an und...