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In Part 1 of this three-part series, Apurva Wadodkar, Senior Director and Head of Data and AI at TI Automotive, shares a practical starter kit for building an AI practice from the ground up.She discusses the Five-E framework, the importance of education and prioritization, and why a unified chatbot strategy can accelerate productivity and adoption across the enterprise.In conversation with Merav Yuravlivker, Chief Learning Officer at Data Society.Listen Now.

AI is pushing organizations to move faster. But many are still missing the foundations.In this episode, a Fortune 500 data governance and responsible AI leader explains why the current AI moment is less about new models and more about disciplined data strategy. The conversation explores governance maturity, executive pressure to become AI-enabled, and why monitoring and metadata are becoming essential infrastructure.In conversation with Peter Geovanes.Listen Now.

Healthcare is moving beyond AI experimentation and into operational scale.In this episode, Parminder Bhatia, Chief AI Officer at GE HealthCare, joins Cindi Howson of ThoughtSpot, to discuss how agentic AI is transforming hospital workflows, radiology backlogs, maternal care coordination, and clinical decision-making.With more than 115 FDA-authorized AI-enabled devices, GE HealthCare offers a real-world perspective on:🔹Orchestrating complex healthcare systems with AI🔹Implementing layered guardrails and human oversight🔹Balancing innovation with regulatory responsibility🔹Building patient trust through measurable outcomesThe future of healthcare AI isn’t unchecked automation. It’s progressive autonomy with accountability.Listen now.

Kyle Pudenz, SVP, Enterprise Analytics at Cencora, speaks with David Zhao, Managing Director of Coda Strategy, in a video interview about the organizational data and analytic priorities, challenges the company is addressing, promoting data literacy, taking a probabilistic approach and its impact on business strategy, and the need for collaboration and understanding problems for developing solutions.

Jeremy Forman, VP of R&D AI, Data & Analytics at Pfizer, dives into the evolving role of AI in pharma with Kevin Barboza, Partner at EY.

In a discussion with Informatica’s Amy McNee, UNICC’s Chief Data & AI Services Officer, Anusha Dandapani, breaks down what responsible AI truly means. She explains how UNICC crafts purpose-driven AI strategies, builds strong governance frameworks, and aligns AI initiatives with real-world needs.

Jacob Lorz, VP, Information Technology and CISO at Cintas, speaks with Todd Foley, Lydonia Chief Digital Officer and CISO, about his role, how cybersecurity leadership has evolved, key incidents that shaped his approach, the importance of a verification and validation team, and the critical mindset shift toward a security-first strategy.

In this second part of the interview Fabian Winter, Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Munich Re, discusses key lessons learned from failed data and AI initiatives. Speaking with Julian Schirmer, Co-founder of OAO, Winter reflects on the challenges of building a data-driven organization, the importance of setting realistic expectations for AI, and the value of upskilling internal talent.

Karima Zahrir, former Director of Data, Analytics, and AI at Louisiana Pacific Corporation, speaks about the benefit of agile and phased implementation, quantifying business value, and the role of tech-savvy Gen Z in the workplace.

Nick Ritter, CISO at Worldpay, speaks with Todd Foley, Chief Digital Officer and CISO at Lydonia, about his role, the impact of AI in cybersecurity, the use of AI, protection against AI attacks, and persistent challenges that require acing the basics.