Best Mark Mathia Podcasts (2025)

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Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 21:25

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Today's guest is Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a global B2B marketplace connecting small and mid-sized businesses with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Kuo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello for an exclusive interview following his keynote address at this year's CoCreate event in Las Vegas to discuss how agen…

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Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance 28:06

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Today's guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology. Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matth…

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Trusting Agentic AI with Dr. Dawn Song 35:36

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In this partnership episode between Hanselminutes and the ACM Bytecast, Scott talks with Dr. Dawn Song, MacArthur Fellow and leading researcher in computer security and AI and co-director at the Berkeley Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence about how privacy-preserving computation, fairness, and accountability can help us design intell…

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Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca 35:16

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Today's guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert leads enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across a highly regulated, data-intensive global organization. Robert joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how enterprise data and AI architectures are shifting from …

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Bitcoin, Liberty, and Lawfare w/ Angela McArdle (Prev Chairman @ Libertarian Party) 59:12

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In this episode of Cryptoconomy I sit down with Angela McArdle to talk about what happens when Bitcoin, state power and human freedom collide. Angela has spent the last few years at the center of the liberty world. She has helped push for clemency for Ross Ulbricht, fought lawfare against Bitcoin developers and activists, and worked to turn liberta…

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Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank 22:06

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Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Head of Insider Risk, Analytics, and Detection at TD Bank. With deep expertise in financial crime and risk analytics, he offers a frontline view into how regulated institutions manage AI securely at scale. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the foundations required for responsible AI adop…

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Transparency for AI Systems, Regulations, and Humans in Agricultural Manufacturing - with Kun He of Bayer 35:24

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Today's guest is Kun He, Lead Scientific Advisor at Bayer Crop Science. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is transforming human talent and workforce development in agricultural manufacturing, balancing data-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable role of human gut instinct. Kun also explores practical takeaways, s…

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Why Granular Visibility and Data Control Determines AI Success in Financial Services - with Chris Joynt of Securiti 30:24

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Today's guest is Chris Joynt, Director of Product Marketing at Securiti. Securiti is a leader in AI-powered data security, privacy, and governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Chris joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore why trust in data remains the defining challenge for AI in financial services, and how institut…

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Ditch the Hustle: Build a Strengths-Based Business for 2026 11:08

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Mark Mathiah closes the year by challenging the hustle mindset and outlining a strengths-based approach to leadership and team performance. He shares scientific evidence and real client stories that show how focusing on strengths boosts productivity, profit, engagement, and well-being. The episode offers practical actions—mini strength audits, stre…

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Human Agency in a Digital World with Marcus Fontoura 34:51

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Marcus Fontoura has led engineering teams at IBM, Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft...building the very systems that power our digital lives. Now, as the author of Human Agency in a Digital World, he’s asking a more profound question: how do we stay in charge of the technology we create? Scott and Marcus explore what it means to move from being passenge…

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Rethinking Clinical Trials with Faster AI-Driven Decision Making - with Shefali Kakar of Novartis 20:39

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Shefali Kakar, Global Head of PK Sciences and Oncology at Novartis, returns to the AI in Business podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping the earliest and most critical phases of drug development—where strategic investment decisions are made long before a clinical trial begins. Together with Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello, Shefali explores…

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Human-Centered Innovation Driving Better Nurse Experiences - with Umesh Rustogi of Microsoft 27:42

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Today's guest is Umesh Rustogi, General Manager of Dragon for Nursing, Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. Umesh joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how nursing workflows are straining under documentation burden, and how ambient AI is being built — not repurposed — to fit the realities of frontline care. The conversation also ex…

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Episode #56 Simon Prins "Ask the curious questions" 1:35:18

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Send us a text Simon Prins Simon is a specialist in animal behavior and training, with over 25 years experience of handling and training dogs for police and military operations. His ground-breaking work lies at the intersection of robotics, sensors, and canine abilities, contributing to remarkable success in a wide range of missions. He has trained…

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Is Runes Dead? (@JakeBlockchain vs @RaphaStacks) 1:07:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Rapha and Jake Blockchain for a deep dive on the future of Runes on Bitcoin—what they unlock, what they break, and what actually survives once the hype clears. We get into why Runes exist in the first place, how they change miner incentives and blockspace markets, and whether Bitcoin-native fungible tokens end up as…

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The Biggest Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Regulated and Mid-Market Sectors - with Cody Barrow of EclecticIQ 18:14

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Today's guest is Cody Barrow, CEO at EclecticIQ. EclecticIQ is a global cybersecurity leader specializing in threat intelligence technology. Cody joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI-driven analytics and automation are revolutionizing threat detection and response in enterprise cybersecurity. Barrow also highlights pract…

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Daniel Temkin and the Beauty of Esoteric Languages 35:12

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What happens when code stops being useful and starts being art? Scott talks with artist and programmer Daniel Temkin about his new book Forty-Four Esolangs, a deep dive into the world of esoteric programming languages...systems designed not to ship software, but to provoke thought. They explore how absurdity, constraint, and humor reveal something …

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Overcoming Cloud Complexity in Mid Market Operations - with Dirk Michiels of Savaco 22:27

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Today's guest is Dirk Michiels, CEO of Savaco. Savaco is a Belgium-based managed service provider specializing in hybrid cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise software deployment. Michiels joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the transformative role of hybrid cloud architectures in enterprise data and AI strategies. He…

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From Hiring to Growth and the Future of Workforce Strategy - with Meghna Punhani of Eightfold AI 35:06

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Today's guest is Meghna Punhani, Chief People Officer at Eightfold AI. Eightfold AI provides an AI-powered platform for talent management, helping organizations optimize hiring, internal mobility, and workforce development. Meghna joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how HR leaders can adopt AI responsibly to enhance workforce …

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"Waking Up" Data in Clinical Workflows with AI - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 18:13

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Today's guest is Mathew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi. Founded in 1973, Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company. Sanofi works in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Mathew joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello…

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Copyright Risk in Financial Services and the Rise of Responsible AI – with Lauren Tulloch of CCC 14:08

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Today's guest is Lauren Tulloch, Vice President and Managing Director at CCC (Copyright Clearance Center). CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate and academic users of copyrighted materials, and, as one can imagine, the advent of AI has exposed a large number of businesses to copyright risks they've never considered befo…

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Lead From the Inside: How Spiritual Disciplines Power Lasting Leadership 10:36

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Mark Mathia explains why spiritual disciplines matter for modern leaders and how they boost performance, sustainability, and authentic influence. He outlines three pillars—presence, purpose, and peace—and connects them to practical coaching methods. The episode shares simple practices (a leadership Sabbath, decision prayer, and gratitude rituals) a…

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The Digital Runway: IT at the Philadelphia Airport with Camille Tomlin 32:15

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Scott sits down with Camille Tomlin, Head of IT at Philadelphia International Airport, to explore the intersection of aviation, technology, and leadership. They discuss how airports are transforming digitally — with IoT, data analytics, and smart infrastructure — and how Camille leads a team that bridges city government, airlines, and millions of p…

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Why False Positives Are Costing Banks More Than Fraud - with Suvaleena Paul of Bank of America 24:51

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Today's guest is Suvaleena Paul, Assistant Vice President and Senior Analyst in Fraud, Innovation, and Analysis at Bank of America. Suvaleena joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the integration of AI-driven technologies into fraud prevention workflows. She also shares practical insights on improving threat identification speed…

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Unlock Hidden Insights in Genomic Research - with Dr. Mark Kiel of Genomenon 27:29

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Today's guest is Dr. Mark Kiel, Chief Science Officer and Founder at Genomenon. Genomenon is a genomics intelligence company that unlocks real-world evidence from biomedical literature to help pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics companies inform precision medicine, accelerate patient diagnosis, and guide trial design and label expansion. Mark j…

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Driving the Systemic Change for AI – with Deborah Golden of Deloitte 39:13

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The gap between a promising AI pilot and enterprise-wide, scalable impact remains a critical divide where momentum and resources often stall. Today's guest is Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte who returns to the show to join Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to tackle the costly reality of stalled AI initiatives. This conversation m…

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Strategic AI Adoption for Asset Managers and Enterprise Decision Makers - with Robert Kubin of Amundi 24:33

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Today's guest is Robert Kubin, Head of Sales for Central Europe at Amundi. Amundi is a European asset manager, ranked among the top 10 globally by assets under management. It provides savings and investment solutions across active and passive management, in both traditional and real assets. Its offering includes IT tools and services (Amundi Techno…

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C++ is Still Here, Still Powerful with Gabriel Dos Reis 35:50

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In a world of Rust, Go, and Python, why does C++ still matter? Dr. Gabriel Dos Reis joins Scott to explain how C++ continues to shape everything from GPUs and browsers to AI infrastructure. They talk about performance, predictability, and the art of balancing power with safety...and how the language’s constant evolution keeps it relevant four decad…

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Why Architecture Determines the Future of AI Innovation - with Aaron Levie of Box 37:11

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Today's guest is Aaron Levie, CEO of Box. Box provides secure cloud content management and collaboration solutions for enterprises managing unstructured data at scale. Aaron joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise data architecture, from organizing unstructured content to enabling AI-ready work…

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Turning Consumer Goods Data into Real-Time Business Decisions - with Michael Finley of AnswerRocket 26:32

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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 enterprise…

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Episode #55 Ken Pavlick Pacific Coast K9 1:18:25

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Send us a text Pacific Coast K9 started operations in May 2004 and specializes in exceptional high drive sporting breeds for detection work. We train and sell approximately 120 dogs per year, with the majority of those being Labradors for single purpose detection work (narcotics, explosives, currency, arson, cadaver, etc.). Our many satisfied long-…

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Looking at Retail Challenges from a Data Perspective - with Nick Masca of Marks and Spencer 20:10

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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 …

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Solving Hard Industrial Problems with Fast AI Deployment - with Kriti Sharma of IFS Nexus Black 19:50

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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 fro…

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Building Teams, Not Just Titles: Mark Mathia on Ethical Leadership That Lasts 51:53

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In this episode of Ethics: Walk the Talk, host Blake Peterson steps up to the plate with executive coach and longtime leader Mark Mathia for a conversation about what it really means to lead with purpose. Mark reflects on his journey to becoming one of Omaha’s go-to executive coaches and helping leaders discover the playbook already inside them. Th…

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Purpose-Powered Teams: Ignite Engagement and Cut Turnover 8:23

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Host Mark Mathia breaks down why purposeful work drives engagement, reduces burnout, and lowers turnover—backed by Gallup data and real-world coaching insights. The episode outlines five signs your team lacks purpose and five practical leader actions (plus a bonus tip) to reconnect daily work to mission, tell impact stories, and empower meaningful …

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Turning Operational Data into AI Ready Assets - with Andrew Deutsch of RR Donnelly and the Fangled Group 30:04

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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 …

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Why Regulated Industries Must Rethink Copyright and AI - with Roanie Levy of CCC 24:12

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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 realitie…

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Why Postgres? and why now? with Claire Giordano 36:11

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Postgres has quietly become the world’s favorite database...running startups, governments, and global clouds alike. Scott talks with Claire Giordano, long-time Postgres advocate and technologist, about the database’s unlikely rise from academic roots to modern dominance. They explore its design philosophy, the open-source community that fuels it, a…

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A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola 22:07

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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 po…

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Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock 17:39

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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 ar…

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Challenges HR Leaders Face in Adopting Enterprise AI - with Raúl Monroig of Bristol Myers Squibb 29:12

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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 s…

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How to Leverage AI for Skill Verification - with Taylor Sullivan of Workera 19:25

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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 dec…

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Finish Q4 Strong: 3 Simple Hacks to Boost Net Profit 9:43

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In this episode, focused on small business owners, Mark Mathia shares three practical strategies to increase net profit before year-end: maintain pricing by emphasizing high-margin products, boost customer lifetime value with targeted upsells, and time promotions to avoid competing during peak seasons. He discusses the compounding impact of consist…

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Agentic AI and the Strategy Behind Smarter Talent Decisions - with Sachit Kamat of Eightfold AI 24:49

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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 A…

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The Past Still Boots with the Interim Computing Museum's Stephen Jones 40:46

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Scott talks with Stephen Jones of the new Interim Computing Museum, about the craft of bringing old computers back to life. From wire-wrapped boards to tape drives and terminals, this episode dives into why running the old systems — not just displaying them — matters for understanding how modern computing came to be. Support, Visit, and Donate to t…

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Scaling GenAI Without Burdening the Data Center - with Greg Ratcliff of Vertiv 24:21

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Today's guest is Greg Ratcliff, Chief Innovation Officer at Vertiv. With 30 years of experience leading technology teams and global innovation initiatives, Gregory offers deep expertise in data, IoT, and digital infrastructure. Ratcliff joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise leaders can scale AI effectively by buil…

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CPG Data Challenges to Business Value with Agentic AI - with Jim Johnson of AnswerRocket 26:32

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Today's guest is Jim Johnson, President 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. Johnson joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how consumer packaged goods com…

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Making Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise Work for You - with Matt Berseth and Russell Dixon of NLP Logix 31:42

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Today's guests are Matt Berseth, Co-founder and CIO at NLP Logix, and Russell Dixon, Strategic Advisor at NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services firm based in Florida that serves both the public and private sectors. Berseth and Dixon join Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise leaders can successfully deploy …

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How Enterprise Industrial Leaders Are Applying AI to Systemic Manufacturing Problems - with Emily Nguyen of Palantir Technologies 27:06

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Today's guest is Emily Nguyen, Head of Industrials and Warp Speed at Palantir Technologies. Emily joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the show to discuss the realities of AI adoption on the factory floor. Despite rapid advances in AI, many manufacturers still rely on legacy systems, siloed data, and even pen-and-paper processes. Emily…

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Building an AI Ready Data Foundation for CPG Success - with Dag Liodden of Crisp 23:51

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Today's guest is Dag Liodden, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder at Crisp. Crisp combines the power of agentic AI with deep retail expertise. Over 7,000 brands leverage Crisp to manage and enrich their retail data to surface valuable insights and drive sales and supply chain performance. Dag joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discu…

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Ask Your Employer to Sponsor Coaching: 4 Steps to Get Approved 7:58

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Coach Mark Mathia explains why company-sponsored coaching is common and how to successfully ask your employer to invest in your development. He shares four practical steps—showing ROI, connecting coaching to company goals, making a simple ask, and talking to decision-makers—plus a real success story and timing tips for budget season. Don't let your…