In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guest Kate O'Neill (author of Tech Humanist: How You Can Make Technology Better for Business and Better for Humans) to discuss how we can leverage AI for good, the need for a transdi

Capturing important insights in NLP w/ Watson Discovery’s Phil Anderson

Apr 23rd, 2020 15m 34s

How can we tap into the value of human communication? What are the insights we can glean using natural language processing (NLP)? How can NLP capture sentiment and tone?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guest Phil

Can we teach algorithms to understand human emotions? Convo w/ Evermind’s Ivy Mahsciao

Apr 16th, 2020 20m 44s

Can we teach algorithms to understand human emotions? Are humans okay with being vulnerable toward an AI agent? How can biofeedback help us to be caring, empathetic, and aware individuals?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are jo

AI literacy & promoting AI for good w/ Karen Bhatia

Mar 26th, 2020 18m 24s

What are the ways that AI can be leveraged for good? How can we increase AI and digital literacies? What are some ways we can expand AI for everyone?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guest Karen Bhatia (Senior Vice

Promoting AI literacy w/ Hugo Bowne-Anderson of DataCamp

Mar 19th, 2020 14m 23s

How can we better promote AI literacy? What skills are commonly lacking in organizations? Are new people entering the field considering bias in AI?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guest Hugo Bowne-Anderson (Data S

Can AI capture the wisdom of others? An Interview w/ Dana Griffin of INNRwisdom

Mar 12th, 2020 20m 24s

Can something as esoteric as wisdom be gathered through AI? Listen to our conversation about wisdom, AI, and building new tech leaders to tackle big problems.In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by Dana Griffin. Dana is

Top Women in AI: encouraging more women in the field w/ Lili Gil Valletta & Amanda Stent

Mar 5th, 2020 28m 24s

How can we increase the number of women in AI? What is the role of successful women in AI to provide future opportunities? How should businesses be adjusting?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Lili Gil Vallet

Leveraging AI in the workplace w/ Denise Broady & Roy Girasa

Feb 27th, 2020 20m 48s

How do we display a clear ROI with AI? What are the common pain points in the workforce that AI can be applied to? How are we adjusting to disruption?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Denise Broady (COO At W

Using AI to solve real problems, AI literacy & dealing w/ disruption w/ Jason Tan & Karina Grosheva

Feb 20th, 2020 19m 18s

What professions will be most impacted by AI? How can we ensure we are using AI to solve meaningful problems? Are companies prepared for the ongoing digital transformation?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests J

Having AI & humans work in tandem to improve employee experiences feat. Josh Miramant & Joe Ciuffo

Feb 13th, 2020 23m 19s

How can AI better serve as a companion for employees to improve efficiency and quality? Are companies applying AI to the right problems? How has the narrative around AI changed in recent years?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we a

Enhancing the Customer Experience w/ NLP feat. Ido Bornstein-HaCohen & Gabe Larsen

Feb 6th, 2020 23m 26s

Are companies collecting the right data for the customer experience? Would people rather chat with a bot or a human? How do companies ensure they reach customers the way they liked to be reached?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we

Explainability in AI & Putting Humans in the Loop w/ Renée Cummings & Niki Athanasiadou

Jan 30th, 2020 26m 44s

How do you appeal a blackbox algorithm? How do we balance equity and efficiency? What is explainable AI and why is it essential to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by

Making AI practical: transforming your business to leverage AI w/ Rob Key & Chris Duffey

Jan 23rd, 2020 25m 1s

What's the ROI for businesses applying AI? How can organizations democratize the use of AI? Are businesses ensuring that humans are kept in the loop with AI? In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Rob Key (Founde

Smart cities depend on smart governing: a convo w/ Gov Martin O’Malley & Alexander Shermansong

Jan 16th, 2020 26m 2s

How do we grow smart cities without growing inequality? How can public officials become more responsive to its citizens? What are the new job titles emerging in smart cities? In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guest

Branding, experience building & influencer marketing w/ Gil Eyal & David Berkowitz

Jan 9th, 2020 30m 43s

How can we properly leverage data to drive experiences? Are we distinguishing between fame and true influence when using influencer marketing? What happens when brands chase trends instead of having a clear vision?In this episode of IBM think

Workplace 2020: Reskilling, 5 generations & breaking down silos w/ Lindsey Pollak & Josuel Plasencia

Jan 2nd, 2020 22m 57s

Can Millennials and Boomers get along in the workplace? Will traditional college degrees become a thing of the past? What is the role of industry with reskilling? In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Lindsey P

Brand storytelling, product design, & building an emotional connection to consumers

Dec 19th, 2019 20m 49s

How does a brand connect to its customers on a deep, emotional level? Are the product and the brand synonymous? How does social media impact product development?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Nadine McCar

Understanding your customer: authentic brand communication w/ Drew D’Agostino & Touseef Mirza

Dec 12th, 2019 19m 25s

Can we understand someone through their writing style and social media profile? What do we mean by human-centered communication? Is it cool or creepy when a brand knows exactly what their customer wants?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders po

Conversational commerce, personifying your brand, & changing consumer expectations

Dec 5th, 2019 24m 16s

Will we have push notifications with voice in the future? How personalized do consumers want their experience to be? How does voice fit into a brand's strategy?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Matt Listro

Embracing female tech leadership w/ Rachel Renock & Preeti Adhikary

Nov 29th, 2019 25m 35s

If female-run startups outperform male-run startups, why is there a massive disparity in funding? What cultural changes need to take place in order to increase women in STEM careers? How can men be allies to women in tech?In this episode of I

Increasing Trust & Understanding of AI w/ Nicolas Economou & Sarah Judd

Nov 21st, 2019 25m 9s

Why are we more afraid of Terminator than the real risk of algorithmic bias? How can the basic understanding of AI in the many sectors that are applying and relying on it? Is there a way to operationalize trust in AI?In this episode of IBM th

How AI is changing the way companies market, service, and retain their customers

Nov 14th, 2019 24m 29s

The products are changing, the market is changing, and the customers are changing. So how do you make sure that AI is manifesting your brand’s objective during this time of disruption? How do marketers adjust to the shifting landscape?In this

Can a brand be everywhere? Omnichannel, insight, & consumer experience w/ Oz Etzioni & Cleber Dantas

Nov 7th, 2019 22m 55s

What is a brand’s voice on a particular channel? Can a brand really be everywhere? Why do people hate ads?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by guests Oz Etzioni (CEO of Clinch) & Cleber Dantas (Global Martech Director

Moving past the toddler stage w AI in data governance & security feat. Steve Orrin & Brandon Daniels

Oct 31st, 2019 31m 38s

Are we meeting the promise of AI in cybersecurity that can be predictive and prescriptive? Do we fail to appreciate the value of "data wranglers" involved in data curation and governance? What keeps our experts up at night?In this episode of

Data, Trust, & Transparency in Marketing w/ Samantha Wolfe & Devon DeBlasio

Oct 24th, 2019 32m 36s

How do we ensure consumer trust with marketing? Do consumers or even advertisers fully understand how data is being used? What are the ethical implications and responsibilities of handling valuable data?In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders pod