Innovation Tales

Is your leadership team unknowingly caught in an "expensive hobby" – drowning in $10-an-hour tasks while million-dollar strategies wait? Aarti Anand , an entrepreneur who champions escaping the daily grind , joins Innovation Tales to share how to reclaim this critical time. Discover a powerful framework to strategically automate internal operations and ensure every leader focuses only on work that...

What if you could free your team from those repetitive, soul-crushing tasks they've endured for years, not through complex coding, but through AI that learns by observing ? This episode features Tuhin Chakraborty, CEO of Mimica AI, discussing the power of task mining to identify exactly where automation can make the biggest human impact. Key Takeaways Task mining offers objective process understan...

The tech world loves the mantra “move fast and break things,” but in healthcare, the thing you break could be a person. So, how do you drive innovation when the stakes are life and death? This episode features RJ Kedziora , co-founder of Estenda, who shares invaluable lessons from the front lines of digital health . Key Takeaways AI -powered tools like ambient listening scribes are revolutionizing...

What if you could automate 80 percent of your team's most tedious work without an army of developers? That’s not a hypothetical from a tech brochure; it's the real story of Dr. Don Ray Simmonds , a trademark attorney who was drowning in paperwork and losing precious family time. In this episode, we unpack the low-code blueprint he used to build an AI assistant that reduced a full day's work into j...

Beyond the dazzling headlines of Generative AI, a familiar hurdle from past tech rollouts like CRM remains: genuine user adoption . If your organization sees GenAI primarily as a technology challenge, you might be missing the crucial human equation. Join us on Innovation Tales as host Alexandre Nevski and guest Ryan Pollyniak, a seasoned sales professional, share frontline stories and hard-won les...

Traditional learning methods often struggle to keep learners engaged—rigid formats, passive content, and a lack of personalization . But could AI offer a better way? In this episode of Innovation Tales , we sit down with Juliette Denny , a trailblazer in learning technology, to explore how AI is revolutionizing education and corporate training . From gamification to personalized learning at scale,...

AI is revolutionizing marketing —but not the way you think . Forget flashy automation and mass content production. In this episode, Alexandre Nevski and Zeke Camusio, founder of Data Speaks, explore how AI is transforming marketing by improving accuracy and access to real insights. Learn why traditional attribution models fall short, how AI-driven experimentation uncovers what truly drives revenue...

Ignoring generative AI isn’t an option—but in high-risk environments, a simple ChatGPT subscription won’t cut it. True enterprise adoption demands security , governance , and a platform built for compliance . In this episode of Innovation Tales, we welcome back Alec Crawford, founder of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., for part two of our conversation on AI security. This time, we dive deeper i...

When did you first realize AI was going to change the way we work? Long before ChatGPT and today’s AI boom, Alec Crawford was already deep in the field—surviving the second AI winter and pioneering predictive analytics. Now, he helps businesses navigate the hidden dangers of AI adoption. From building neural networks at Harvard to founding AI Risk, Inc., his journey is packed with insights for bus...

Most companies say they’re adopting AI, but let’s be honest—are they truly transforming, or just collecting expensive tech demos? So how do leaders turn AI into a real competitive advantage instead of another experiment that never scales? In this episode of Innovation Tales , Alexandre Nevski talks with AI strategist Fahed Bizzari , who helps companies move beyond AI hype into real, measurable imp...

Everyone’s talking about AI agents—few have actually built them. Even fewer have made them work. So, what does it really take to move from hype to execution? In this episode of Innovation Tales, Alexandre Nevski sits down with Konrad Jeleń—Executive CTO at PMR, VP of Data Science & AI at Kolomolo, and Director for Technical Solutions at AI4Process. With 20+ years of experience in AI and enterp...

Why does AI make digital transformation both easier—and infinitely harder? New technology promises efficiency, automation, and smarter decision-making, but the real challenge isn’t the tools—it’s getting people to embrace them. In this episode of Innovation Tales , transformation expert Nicole Hilgenkamp unpacks why adoption often stalls, how leaders can break through resistance, and what it reall...

AI news moves faster than you can keep up—so why even try? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the nonstop flood of AI breakthroughs, you're not alone. In this episode of Innovation Tales, Alexandre Nevski chats with Justin Simpson , co-founder of Here. Now. AI, about the growing AI divide—why some are thriving while others feel left behind. Justin breaks down practical, no-nonsense ways to cut thr...

Is AI making us more connected—or just more lonely? As smart devices anticipate our every move and hyper-personalization reshapes business, we’re becoming more isolated than ever. In this episode of Innovation Tales , Alexandre Nevski and AI expert Shahar Boyayan dive into the paradox of AI-driven convenience: How do businesses use automation without losing the human touch? Where’s the line betwee...

An Emmy-winning filmmaker just hacked his creative process with AI—could the same tools transform your business? 🚀 In this episode of Innovation Tales , Erich Archer shares his journey from traditional video production to pioneering AI-powered storytelling. From crafting his first AI-generated short film to building custom GPTs that streamline creative workflows, Erich reveals how tools like Chat...

🚀 Can generative AI be trusted in fields where precision is non-negotiable? From law to finance to healthcare , the difference between 95 percent accuracy and 100 can make or break careers. In this episode of Innovation Tales , host Alexandre Nevski sits down with digital expert Sam Gobrail to explore the real-world challenges of deploying AI in risk-averse environments . 💡 Key Takeaways AI work...

Could AI agents become your next star employees? In the latest episode of Innovation Tales , Microsoft AI Architect Naveen Krishnan explores the transformative potential of agentic AI —autonomous systems that don’t just answer questions but take decisive action. These cutting-edge AI agents are more than chatbots—they can streamline operations, collaborate on complex tasks, and even revolutionize...

"I need someone like Bob"—sound familiar? HR teams and managers often struggle with vague job designs, but today’s guest on Innovation Tales has a game-changing solution. Scott Morris, CEO of Propulsion AI, shares how artificial intelligence is transforming HR from an administrative function into a strategic powerhouse. Drawing from 25 years of HR expertise, Scott offers practical steps to elevate...

Are your project contracts setting you up for success—or holding you back? In this episode of Innovation Tales, we dive into how the fine print can make or break a digital transformation. You’ll hear two contrasting stories: one where rigid agreements lead to setbacks and frustrations, and another where agile contracts open the door to faster, smarter decisions. We’ll look beyond the usual agile v...

For most people, making a customer call is an extremely frustrating experience. It is often plagued with disconnected transfers, loss of context, or poor agent response. Why do these things keep on happening? Alexandre Nevski offers the truth about these customer calls by offering a glimpse of what is really happening behind the scenes of contact centers. He explains how these calls are not just a...

Struggling to balance automation with the need for flexibility? In this episode of Innovation Tales, host Alexandre Nevski shares a story from his own experience, highlighting how dynamic case management technology gave one organization the best of both worlds. By focusing on real-time collaboration and data-driven insights, they improved customer service while gathering critical information for p...

A significant number of digital transformation projects fail not due to a lack of resources but simply because of wrong prioritization. Sourav Chakraborty of Crescere Analytics is here to discuss how digital leaders can increase their likelihood of success by prioritizing outcomes, executing with speed, and communicating proactively. Sharing two real-life examples, he explains how to reorganize yo...

Monitoring and analyzing how work is actually done in your organization can be an overwhelming task to accomplish. Brian Kelleher , Senior Director of Product at Pegasystems, goes beyond the traditional performance tracking approaches against a predefined set of indicators through process and task mining. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explores how some leaders leverage and combine these strategies...

The digital world is evolving fast and is not expected to slow down even one bit. Therefore, those involved in technological innovations and software development must keep their technical skills current at all times. Diane Smith-Knowles , a Partner Success Technical Lead at Pegasystems, explains how leaders can keep their teams up-to-date with the latest trends and updates. She talks about address...

Have you ever had a feeling that a new technology solution was not addressing the actual challenges faced by your organization? Why do project teams regularly commit to a solution before getting a chance to validate its relevance? Alexandre Nevski sits down with Baruch Sachs , Vice President of Global Client Innovation at Pegasystems, to explore the benefits of design thinking. Looking back to his...