What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

In this episode, Maxim Ioffe (Intelligent Automation Leader, WESCO Distribution) and Andreas Welsch discuss why a pragmatic approach to process automation is critical . Maxim shares examples of successful automation projects and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to achieve results from their automation program quickly. Key topics: - Take a pragmatic approach to AI & automation - B...

In this episode, Chris Johannessen (Editor of the Journal of AI, Robotics and Workplace Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss what to consider when setting up your Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation Center of Excellence (CoE) . Chris shares his career insights on creating CoEs and provides valuable advice for listeners considering whether to establish a CoE in their business. Key topic...

In this episode, Brandon Cosley (Director Artificial Intelligence) and Andreas Welsch discuss how business stakeholders can become more familiar with data science & Artificial Intelligence (AI) . Brandon shares expertise on increasing AI literacy in business teams and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to get value from AI projects faster.  Key topics:  - Upskill your team on dat...

In this episode, Johan Steyn (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss taking a common sense approach for Artificial Intelligence (AI) . Johan shares his perspective on successful AI projects and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to learn from dozens of customer projects.  Key topics: - Avoid common mistakes when investing in AI - Get genuine buy-in from business stakehold...

In this episode, Asheesh Biyala (Director, Intelligent Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss the key to building your automation culture . Asheesh shares his success story of successfully building an automation culture at multiple companies and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to accomplish the same.  Key topics:  - Create an automation culture - Tailor your program to your company -...

In this episode, Sara Hanks (Senior Director Program Management) and Andreas Welsch discuss the top 3 learnings for new AI leaders . Sara shares learnings on becoming an AI program lead and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to move into a similar role in their business.  Key topics:  - Learn what to expect as an AI lead - Find out the top challenges in that role - Hear how to apply it...

In this episode, Ariana Smetana (Digital Transformation Expert), Noelle Silver (AI Ethics & Education Leader), Tolani Jaiye-Tikolo (Intelligent Automation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss building trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation . Ariana, Noelle, and Tolani share key insights on why keeping humans in the loop is a critical factor for trust in AI and provide valuable e...

In this episode, Somil Gupta (Founder Algorithmic Scale), Kieran Gilmurray (Author & Digital Transformation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss how business leaders can win with AI . Somil and Kieran share their insights on what it means to digitally transform an organization and provide valuable tips for listeners looking to lead AI programs to success.  Key topics:  - Lead digital transforma...

In this episode, Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz (Practice Leader, HFS Research) and Andreas Welsch discuss how to manage risks from process automation . Ralph shares his insights on adequately assessing risks from process automation and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to balance process efficiency and business risk.  Key topics:  - Understand key risks in AI & automation projects - Use a...

In this episode, Emmanuel Lai (Automation Strategist) and Andreas Welsch discuss running the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) project . Emmanuel shares his story how he has increased savings by adding AI to an existing automation project and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to leverage AI.  Key topics: - Focus on your first AI use case - Detect key surprises and learnings - Measure p...

In this episode, Samuel Best (VP Business Automation, GM Financial) and Andreas Welsch discuss branching out from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Artificial Intelligence (AI) . Samuel shares his journey towards collaborating between RPA and AI Centers of Excellence (CoE) and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to scale their AI & automation programs.  Key topics: - Choose your fir...

In this episode, Doug Shannon (Intelligent Automation Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss building a roadmap from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Artificial Intelligence (AI) . Doug shares his experience of scaling automation programs and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to extend their RPA and process automation program to AI. Key topics: - Develop a roadmap from automation to...

In this episode, Olivier Gomez (CEO & Co-Founder of Intelligent Automation Corp.) and Andreas Welsch discuss the top trends in intelligent automation . Olivier shares his insights on the shift towards outcome-based contracts and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to reduce the risk of their automation program. Key topics: - New operating models for intelligent automation - Re-balan...