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Daniel Faggella

The AI in Business Podcast is for non-technical business leaders who need to find AI opportunities, align AI capabilities with strategy, and deliver ROI.

Each week, Emerj research staff and journalists interview top AI executives from Fortune 2000 firms and unicorn startups - uncovering trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption.

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The AI in Business Podcast

Today's guest is Michael Finley, Chief Technology Officer at AnswerRocket. 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 episode is sponsored by AnswerRocket. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

Turning Consumer Goods Data into Real-Time Business Decisions - with Michael Finley of AnswerRocket

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 optimize processes like price setting, supply chain efficiency, and customer experience. He shares insights on the friction that arises when introducing automation, particularly in areas like content development, and how data teams can work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Looking at Retail Challenges from a Data Perspective - with Nick Masca of Marks and Spencer

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 downtime, improve maintenance planning, and scale technician expertise through targeted AI tools—demonstrating how even modest improvements in high-value workflows can drive meaningful operational ROI. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Solving Hard Industrial Problems with Fast AI Deployment - with Kriti Sharma of IFS Nexus Black

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 OneTrust. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

Turning Operational Data into AI Ready Assets - with Andrew Deutsch of RR Donnelly and the Fangled Group

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. Their conversation highlights actionable steps for reducing compliance burdens, improving workflow efficiency, and future-proofing IP in today's rapidly evolving data and AI landscape. This episode is sponsored by CCC. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

Why Regulated Industries Must Rethink Copyright and AI - with Roanie Levy of CCC

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 Workera. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola

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 friction, implementing modular AI workflows, and maximizing ROI across enterprise AI initiatives. Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of data-driven AI in business. Share your AI adoption story and be considered as a future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast. Apply now at emerj.com/expert2. This episode is sponsored by Pure Storage. See how your brand can share insights and reach decision-makers through Emerj.

Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock

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 workforce development. With AI adoption accelerating at breakneck speed, it may be that focusing on a small set of essential skills like curiosity, agility, and customer service orientation — rather than training employees on everything all at once — may be the paradigm shift that helps drive organisational success. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Challenges HR Leaders Face in Adopting Enterprise AI - with Raúl Monroig of Bristol Myers Squibb

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 Workera. Learn how brands are driving impact in enterprise AI through Emerj's media offerings. Find out more at emerj.com/ad. Emerj features the voices driving enterprise AI adoption. If your insights move strategy forward, share them with executive peers on the AI in Business podcast. Apply at emerj.com/expert2.

How to Leverage AI for Skill Verification - with Taylor Sullivan of Workera

Today's guest is Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold AI. Eightfold AI provides a complete AI platform for talent management to help companies find, recruit, and retain workers with the goal of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of talent operations. Sachit joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how agentic AI enables HR teams to move from human-scale to machine-scale processes, rethinking how organizations identify, assess, and mobilize talent. The conversation also covers how agentic systems can enhance compliance, accelerate change management, and create measurable ROI by automating interview workflows and optimizing internal mobility. This episode is sponsored by Eightfold AI. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

Agentic AI and the Strategy Behind Smarter Talent Decisions - with Sachit Kamat of Eightfold AI

Ariel Garten is the founder of Interaxon, the neurofeedback company that developed the well-known Muse headband, one of the first "non-invasive" brain-machine interface headbands on the market. Ariel talks about why the Muse headband is focused on helping users calm their minds and gain clarity and focus, and on what other non-invasive BMI technologies may allow for in the coming 5 to 10 years.
 
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The Science Behind Non-Invasive Brain Machine Interface - with Interaxon Founder Ariel Garten

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