The GenAIrous Podcast

AI at Scale, People at Heart: Lessons in Building an AI-First Financial Services Organization

upGrad Enterprise — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:30:00 -0500

In this episode, Nilesh Dange, CHRO at L&T Finance, breaks down how a traditional NBFC is reinventing itself as a “FinTech at scale” by putting AI at the core of credit decisioning, home loan journeys, and day-to-day operations—while keeping people and culture firmly at the center. He shares how L&T Finance now runs largely agentic, AI-led underwriting, offers fully digital home loan copilots, and uses design thinking and cross-functional squads to solve the “meatiest” business problems first.

Nilesh goes deep on the HR side of this shift: from building a global data science vertical and democratizing AI with internal workshops and enterprise-wide Gemini access, to creating bite-sized learning journeys and Idea Express programmes that turn employees into problem solvers, not passengers. He also explains how HR can use AI as a decision-enabler (not a replacement for human judgment) in recruiting and capability building, and why “management attention and intention” are the real levers behind any successful tech transformation.

If you are a CHRO, CLO, or business leader trying to make your enterprise AI-first without losing the human touch, this conversation offers a candid, field-tested playbook on change, culture, and capability building in the age of generative AI.

The System Behind the Science: Building Data Platforms That Matter

upGrad Enterprise — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:32:44 -0400

When we talk about AI breakthroughs, we often forget the quiet infrastructure behind them.
Dr. Srinivas Kadaba, who heads the Data and AI Platform at IISc’s Center for Brain Research, has spent his career designing systems that not only scale, but shape real-world impact.

In this conversation, we dive into his philosophy on system design, the fine line between innovation and over-engineering, and why ethics, imagination, and trust matter as much as code. From federated data to brain health, Dr. Kadaba breaks down what it really takes to build responsible AI for science and society.

Skilling for a GenAI Workforce: Are We Asking the Right Questions?

upGrad Enterprise — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:20:22 -0400

What if skilling wasn’t a checklist but a culture?
In this episode, Srikanth Iyengar talks to Abhijit Bhaduri about what it takes to build future-fit learning ecosystems: AI-driven, deeply personalized, and engaging enough to rival Netflix. From multi-generational workforces to skill-based careers, it’s time to rethink how we learn.

Black Box, Grey Area: Who’s Liable When Algorithms Decide?

upGrad Enterprise — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:26:42 -0400

When algorithms make decisions that harm — but no one intended harm — who’s accountable?

In this episode, Shirin Rai Gupta, Director - Marketing, upGrad Enterprise, sits down with Dr. Nandini Seth, Phd. IIM Bangalore, Founding Faculty - Masters’ Union, to unpack the legal and moral ambiguity of AI systems. They explore how statistically-driven models can produce socially unjust outcomes, why intent no longer guarantees innocence, and what real accountability might look like in the GenAI era. From biased hiring tools to opaque public systems, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone building, deploying, or regulating AI.

The Rise of AI Companions: Shaping Authentic Digital Relationships

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 29 May 2025 06:18:28 -0400

What happens when AI stops calculating—and starts connecting?

In this episode of the GenAIrous Podcast, host Srikanth Iyengar sits down with Himanshu Goyal, founder of Futr Studios and the mind behind Kyra, India’s first virtual influencer. Together, they explore a powerful shift in the GenAI landscape: from task automation to emotional interaction, from cold code to curated personality.

You’ll hear how Future Studios is building AI companions that remember, evolve, and even comfort—blurring the boundaries between human presence and digital intelligence.

This is not about replacing humans. It’s about creating a new layer of connection—where memory, empathy, and design are written into the code.

GenAI for Underdogs: How Nonprofits & Startups Can Win Big

upGrad Enterprise — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:06:33 -0400

"GenAI for Underdogs: How Nonprofits & Startups Can Win Big with Gen AI"

In this electrifying episode, Abhinav Chetan, founder of Digital for Nonprofits, shares how Generative AI is a game-changer for nonprofits and startups—turning them into powerhouses of efficiency and impact.

From automating monthly reports to scaling mission awareness through AI-driven content generation, Abhinav reveals how small teams can punch above their weight without breaking the bank. Discover how nonprofits went from one social media channel to seven, tripling their reach with the help of AI—without hiring extra staff!

Abhinav dives deep into how Generative AI is unlocking efficiency, making data privacy concerns easier to navigate, and helping startups optimize digital marketing efforts at a fraction of the cost. Plus, he shares insights on how organizations can measure impact beyond just ROI, ensuring authenticity while scaling at speed.

AI isn’t a luxury—it’s leverage. Tune in to learn how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing reporting, enhancing branding, and giving nonprofits and startups the competitive edge they need to thrive in a fast-changing world.

🎧 Listen now to explore how AI is already transforming the way nonprofits and startups work, grow, and make an impact.

Can a GenAI-driven mental health platform ever be safe?

upGrad Enterprise — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Jo Aggarwal (Founder & CEO, Wysa) spotlights a range of crucial topics, from the impact of an overprotected physical world and an unprotected virtual one to whether science is finally fulfilling its long-held promise of computing with Gen AI. She also explores optimal strategies for creating a defensible AI offering and dives into the complexities of making LLMs safe for mental health conversations. Additionally, Jo shares her aspirations for Gen AI to help bridge our polarized world. Don’t miss her compelling insights into why this moment feels strikingly similar to one 3,000 years ago.

Jo Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Wysa, the world’s leading conversational AI with a mission to solve global mental health. In a world mired with the ethics of AI, Wysa has been awarded the best of privacy by the Mozilla Foundation and the best of safety by ORCHA. Jo was a Top 10 Innovator for Social Good at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2023, in the Top 100 People in Artificial Intelligence by Business Insider in 2023, and one of Top 25 Women Leaders in Consumer Health Tech by The Healthcare Technology Report 2022. Previously, Jo was the founding director for Technology & Innovation for a UN-backed foundation and the managing director of Pearson Learning Solutions in the U.K. Her work on mobile employability helped connect over a million young people to skills and jobs, and won Silver at the Stevie Awards, as well as the Global Telecom Business Innovation award in 2013.

01:43 Introduction to AI and Gen AI

07:57 The Role of Wysa in Mental Health

13:17 Safety and Trust in AI for Mental Health

16:16 The Right Approach to Designing AI Offerings

19:31 The Future of AI and its Impact on Generations

From neural networks to fuzzy logic: Gen AI in Academica

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of the GenAIrous Podcast, listen to Srimathi Shivashankar's (Global Head - HCL EdTech Business) compelling take on the critical need for academia and corporates to join forces in embracing Gen AI. You'll also get answers to questions like: could Gen AI be the equalizer gender diversity initiatives have been waiting for? How will the right humanities-technology balance impact professionals? and, what is the power of asking questions in the Gen AI era? Perhaps most thought-provoking of all—could educators using AI become the long-sought bridge between industry and academia? Tune in to explore these insights and more.

Srimathi has spent nearly three decades managing and transforming businesses. At HCLTech she is the Global Head for EdTech business. Her team focuses on designing and delivering Tech platforms for learning and assessments to power the human capital development mission of Enterprises, Education Institutions and Governments. She is passionate about inclusive development and explores ways to build business ecosystem with talent from diverse backgrounds. Srimathi has been instrumental in setting up HCLTech operations in emerging talent hubs. Earlier, she has served as the architect of key transformational programs such as Diversity and Sustainability practices, HCL Foundation, and HCL Grant. She won the WeQual Award in 2021 in the Business Transformation category, and was named in the top 25 Women leaders in Consulting for 2022 and 2023 by the Consulting report. Srimathi serves as an advisor for key Government bodies in India. She has been a key speaker at various international forums, and mentors those who believe in investing for a better tomorrow, today.

01:56 Introduction to AI and its Evolution

04:00 Academia and Industry’s Role in AI

06:18 Gender Diversity in Tech and AI’s Impact

10:38 The Importance of Questioning in AI

13:25 AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

16:33 The Urgency of AI Adoption

21:41 Advice for Career Professionals

Is English the new coding language?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of the GenAIrous Podcast, Rahul Singhal (Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Innodata) shares insightful perspectives on how Gen AI is poised to reshape humanity. Beginning with his view that this technology could herald the dawn of a new internet, he takes listeners on a journey through why humanities degrees will gain renewed importance in the Gen AI era, the need for golden data sets, and what makes the reality of a one-person startup achievable. He also delves into the evolution required for Gen AI models to handle deduction and reasoning. Tune in to explore the future landscape of Gen AI.

As Innodata’s Chief Product Officer, Rahul drives the development of innovative AI data solutions trusted by the world’s top tech companies. His teams build cutting-edge platforms and develop solutions across generative, traditional, and enterprise AI, from data collection and annotation to supervised fine-tuning and model safety and red teaming. Under his leadership, he has helped transform Innodata into an AI powerhouse, driving a 15X increase in shareholder value translating into a $400M increase in the market cap, and securing partnerships with five of the Magnificent Seven. Before joining Innodata, Rahul was Chief Product Officer at Equals 3, an AI marketing platform recognized with industry accolades such as Gartner Cool Vendor, CES Top 5, and the IBM Watson ISV Award. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at IBM, where he led the Watson Platform’s product portfolio, growing its services 100X and launching over 15 new APIs in vision, speech, data, and language.

01:11 The Transformative Power of Gen AI

02:43 Data: The Core of AI Success

05:28 Evolving Skill Sets in the AI Era

09:15 The Future of Startups in a Gen AI world

11:04 Domain Specific Transformations

13:55 Client Perspectives on Gen AI

17:29 The Future Landscape of Gen AI

How does Gen AI impact a business' competitive advantage?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Sangeet Paul Choudary (Founder, Platformation Labs) spotlights Gen AI's true potential — its ability to remove friction in knowledge management and understand highly structured knowledge bases. But what does this mean for businesses and where does competitiveness come into play? Tune in for a fascinating look at how Gen AI unlocks business value, the rise of geopolitical hotspots and the unfiltered truth about what happens when less qualified talent is enabled to do more sophisticated work.

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the bestselling author of Platform Revolution and Platform Scale and has advised CXOs at more than 40 of the Fortune 500 firms on platform strategy. He has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and his work on platforms has been selected by Harvard Business Review as one of the top 10 ideas in strategy, alongside Michael Porter, Clayton Christensen and others. Sangeet is appointed to the advisory boards of ING, Standard Bank, GPA Brazil, and others and has formerly served as a member of the WEF's Global Future Council, the co-chair of the MIT Platform Strategy Summit, and a member of the ministerial advisory committee at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt of India. He is a frequent keynote speaker at leading global forums including the G20 Summit, the World50 Summit, and the World Economic Forum.

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:27 The AI and Competitiveness Link

04:29 Impact on Decision, Workflow and Relationship Advantages

09:48 Unlocking Value within different Industries

15:16 Gen AI’s impact on the Coding Space

19:32 Hotspots for Building AI Skills at Scale

Gen AI for support engineers: A Kahuna Labs case study

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:15:08 -0400

In this episode, Sanjeev Gupta talks about transforming the world of support engineering using Gen AI. An industry that is ripe for disruption, he unpacks the market potential, key challenges, and Kahuna Labs' unique approach to solving a problem that has stumped may. But perhaps most fascinating of all, Sanjeev spotlights the necessary shift from Enterprise Knowledge Graphs to Customer Knowledge Graphs. He also offers a perspective on the VC "waiting game" and how vendors can maximize the technology’s potential. Spoiler: it's not about immediately replacing humans. Tune in to find out where things stand.

Sanjeev is a co-founder and CEO of Kahuna Labs, a Gen-AI startup that is transforming Support Engineering. Sanjeev has a 25+ year career in leadership roles at tech companies ranging from small startups to industry leaders, two of which had an IPO during his tenure. Sanjeev led Customer Solutions Engineering worldwide at Google. Prior to starting Kahuna Labs, he led all New Product Introduction at Palo Alto Networks.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:15 Bringing Gen AI into Support Engineering

05:57 The Transformational Potential of Gen AI

09:53 Improving Efficiency and Customer Support

15:27 Building a Customer Knowledge Graph

17:05 The Journey to AI-Driven Support Engineering

19:15 Gen AI’s Impact on Industries

22:44 The Human-AI Equation

Can unstructured, uncleaned data serve as fodder for Gen AI?

upGrad Enterprise — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Amit Padalkar and Deepak Sharma dive deep into the debate between industry-agnostic and domain-specific Gen AI use cases, explore whether companies should invest in developing their own large language models (LLMs), and reveal how small businesses are making bolder moves compared to large enterprises. They also highlight the rise of Gen AI sprints, discuss key metrics for tracking Gen AI initiatives, and emphasize the crucial role of a solid data foundation. Tune in to uncover the secrets to running smarter tech operations, thriving businesses, and delivering exceptional customer experiences—don’t miss out!

As Chief Client Strategy Officer at Photon, Deepak owns and drives client success, strategy consulting and the pre-sales group between US and India. He has over a decade of experience in customer success across multiple companies and industries along with deep operational expertise. He also co-leads the Gen AI strategy and academy at Photon and manages the Gen AI accelerator offering that has seen 85%+ success rate in the market. He is a regular speaker on customer success and AI. Amit Padalkar is Senior VP, Customer Success at Photon. He is a Business Development professional with experience across the high tech value chain in different segments such as Wireless, Mobility, Semiconductors, Media, Healthcare, Hospitality & Gaming. Amit is experienced at both in selling high tech engineering solutions as well as building IT businesses.

02:57 The Impact of Gen AI on Business Transformation

08:07 Enterprise Productivity and the Role of Gen AI

10:37 Measuring Progress in AI Initiatives

13:37 Evolving Skill Sets for AI Implementation

20:56 Upskilling Boards & CXOs

24:18 Hiring in the Gen AI Era

26:41 The Importance of Data Foundation in AI

Application of GenAI in enterprises — A practitioner's viewpoint to realising its full potential!

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Vivek Ganotra (Co-founder, Sentisum) takes listeners on journey through emerging innovations from the Bay Area to India and parts of Europe, highlighting the unique contributions each region brings to the AI landscape. He also touches on how Gen AI is reshaping industries worldwide before shifting to the critical topic of data management in the Gen AI era—from raising awareness of data's origins to implementing guardrails, organizing it for meaningful insights and setting-up essential dissemination infrastructure. Vivek also discusses emerging business transformation roles and the dual role of education—a receipient to AId-riven change and a key player in preparing tomorrow's leaders. Tune in to get all the details.

Vivek is an experienced leader with a passion for building and scaling businesses internationally in the world of consumer brands and retail. He is currently the co-founder of Sentisum, an Advanced AI Insights company, where he recently joined hands with the founder to help scale the business. His previous roles have included Chief Executive of THG Ingenuity, a platform & logistics business in the Ecommerce industry & Chief Customer Officer at Salesforce, UK&I.

01:50 The Revolution of Gen AI

04:26 Emerging Innovation in the Bay Area and India

08:03 Exploring Adoption of Gen AI in Various Industries

12:10 Data Management and Sharing in the Gen AI Era

22:58 Putting Humans at the Center of Transformation

25:08 Responsible Use of AI

27:19 Integrating AI in Education

Build or Buy: the Gen AI leader's conundrum

upGrad Enterprise — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:30:00 -0400

This episode of the GenAIrous Podcast offers a contrarian perspective on all things AI and Gen AI. Amit Choudhary, consulting and tech industry expert, provides fascinating insights about how Gen AI will simplify coding, bringing engineering skills to the limelight; a yin and yang approach to build or buy decisions for AI solutions, and a cricket analogy that you don’t don’t want to miss. He also dives deep into case studies that showcase how AI is helping solve problems and the strategic advantage of domain understanding. The dialog ends with some sage but actionable advice for leaders and young professionals.

Amit was the COO of Wipro, a leading technology and consulting firm until May 2024. Over 25 years across consulting and technology roles, he has delivered profitable growth through strategic thinking, client centricity, business transformation, P&L management, and mergers and
acquisitions.As the COO of Wipro, Amit was responsible for driving superior client experience enabling sustainable and profitable
growth for Wipro, while investing in scalability of the firm's operating model. Amit has consulted at board and CXO levels across industries and countries, delivering solutions including global shoring, outsourcing and managing complex change initiatives. He has been a driver of Corporate Strategy andChange Management including Pre-Merger evaluation and Post Merger Integration of acquisitions ranging from string
of pearls to B$+ deals.

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Contrarian Perspective on AI

04:08 AI as an Accelerator for Human Ability

05:54 AI Impact on the Workplace and Industry Adoption

09:48 Evolution of Coding Jobs and the Importance of Domain Understanding

13:20 AI Use Cases and Industry Adoption

17:57 Build or Buy Decision for AI Solutions

22:04 Continuous Upskilling and Lifelong Learning for Leaders

25:17 Advice for Young Professionals

Everyday to epic: solving problems with Gen AI

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Hexaware's President and Global Head of Gen AI Consulting, Arun "Rak" Ramchandran talks all things generative AI: from usage in one's personal life, to deep technology, enterprise use cases and the age spectrum; specifically how different people adopt technology. He provides a succinct, insightful framework called the 4A approach to AI adoption, some fascinating use cases across different industries and sharp insights on how data privacy and sustainability concerns are being addressed. Tune in to listen learn how generative AI is democratizing AI for problem solving in business and everyday life.

Rak stands at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and business transformation as the President and Global Head of GenAI Consulting and Practice at Hexaware. Since joining the organization in 2017, he has been instrumental in leading the Hi-Tech, Platforms, and Professional Services (HTPS) vertical BU as well, driving significant growth and innovation. Under Rak's leadership, Hexaware launched its GenAI Consulting and Practice Unit, marking a pivotal shift towards becoming an AI-first company. As the head of consulting, Rak orchestrates Hexaware’s comprehensive enterprise architecture and technology consulting services, encompassing a broad spectrum of service lines and digital transformation capabilities tailored for diverse industry segments. Rak’s prior experience with Capgemini & Infosys provides him with the perspective and insights into successful technology service organizations, and his base in Silicon Valley gives him the network and vantage point in interpreting and getting ahead of emerging technology trends.

01:28 Hexaware’s Transformation
3:39 Potential Impact of Gen AI
06:36 The 4A approach to AI Adoption
08:54 Personal Anecdote
11:18 Gen AI in Action
15:20 Addressing Data Privacy
19:21 Addressing Sustainability Concerns
23:27 Advice for Young Professionals and Senior Leaders

PSA: Those who think Gen AI is a Fad will Fade

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 02:14:13 -0400

In this episode of the GenAIrous Podcast, CP Gurnani (Co-Founder, AIonOS) talks to Srikanth Iyengar (CEO, upGrad Enterprise) about how generative AI is driving demonstrable value that's reflecting in the stock prices of companies, but also on the impact across different parts of the value chain. He offers invaluable advice for boards and enterprise leaders, his perspective on the scale of disruption we can expect by 2030 and provides rich examples of how Gen AI is disrupting industries like aviation and sectors like marketing. The world is super exciting, tune in so you don't get left behind.

CP Gurnani is co-founder of AIonOS, pioneering AI advancement for business optimization in TTLH sectors. The company's digital transformation reflects CP's long-standing commitment to technological innovation, a commitment honed over a significant tenure as CEO and Managing Director at Tech Mahindra, where he led substantial organizational change. As an Entrepreneur CEO , CP has introduced impactful models and leadership programs, such as AIMER and the Global Leadership Cadre, which have shaped his approach to cultivating transformative competencies with young leaders. This experience now fuels AIonOS' mission to revolutionize industry operations through cutting-edge AI solutions.

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:41 Generative AI: Fad or Fundamental Change?
05:43 Advice for Boards & Enterprise Leaders
08:58 Role of AI in Different Industries
13:31 2030 view
16:11 Upskilling and Continuous Learning
18:59 CP’s Company: AIonOS

Can we have our GenAI cake and eat it too?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Jaspreet Bindra (Founder - Tech Whisperer Ltd) takes listeners on an eye-opening journey; beginning with his nuanced perspective that while we've had decades of AI, we've only begun to notice it 18-20 months ago. He also explores generative AI's potential in white collar work; specifically contact centers and IT services. Jaspreet expertly clarifies the challenges posed by language diversity in generative AI, the true environmental impact of AI technologies, and advocates for cautious optimism while addressing the need for regulation and ethics in AI.

Jaspreet's corporate career includes roles as Group Chief Digital Officer at Mahindra Group, Regional Director at Microsoft India, and General Manager in the Tata Group. He was also part of the founding team at Baazee.com, which became eBay India. Currently, he is a Senior Advisor for ThoughtWorks India, PWC, and Mahindra Holidays, and sits on the advisory board for Findability Services. Recognized as the inaugural 'Digitalist of the Year' by Mint and SAP, Jaspreet is also a faculty member at Harvard Business School. He holds an MBA, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and a Master's in AI, Ethics, and Society from the University of Cambridge, and is an accredited coach (PCC ICF).

00:00 Introduction

03:44 The Revolution of Generative AI in the last 18-20 Months

12:51 The Potential of Generative AI in White-Collar Work

17: 22 Upskilling and Creating an Enabling AI Culture

19:02 The Important of AI Acumen

21:33 Challenges of Language Diversity in AI

24:32 The Environmental Impact of AI

28:56 The Need for Regulation and Ethics in AI

Real world wins: Gen AI for customer-centric solutions

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Nitin Seth (Co-founder and CEO, INCEDO) discusses the critical role of data in digital transformation, the importance of contextualizing AI models, and the widespread implications of AI on jobs and enterprise productivity. Nitin also highlights the ethical considerations companies must address, including data privacy and bias, and emphasizes the need for global standards. The conversation offers insights for executives at the start of their AI journey and explores how INCEDO integrates generative AI into its services to drive efficiency and innovation.

Nitin Seth is an accomplished technology industry leader with a unique combination of experiences as a global manager, innovative entrepreneur, management consultant, and bestselling author. He is passionate about building and transforming businesses, driving innovation, coaching leaders, and building high performance teams. Nitin has nearly three decades of experience leading transformative initiatives in business, digital, data, and AI for global organizations. He has held key roles including Director of McKinsey’s Global Knowledge Centre, India, Managing Director and Country Head at Fidelity International, India, and COO at Flipkart. He has been elected twice to the NASSCOM Executive Council, PharmaVOICE named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the Life Sciences Industry in 2021, and he has received several “CEO of the Year” and “Thought Leader of the Year” titles globally. Nitin is also an award-winning, bestselling author of "Mastering the Data Paradox" and "Winning in the Digital Age," both published by Penguin Random House.

00:00 Introduction to The GenAIrous Podcast
00:42 Meet Nitin Seth: CEO and Author
01:22 Exploring Nitin's First Book: Winning in the Digital Age
03:24 The Data Paradox: Insights from Nitin's Second Book
06:43 Generative AI and Its Impact on Businesses
11:13 The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI
18:12 Ethical Considerations in AI
24:27 INCEDO's Approach to Generative AI
28:26 Advice for Executives Starting Their AI Journey
31:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Can Gen AI regulation keep pace with innovation?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:30:00 -0400

This episode of the GenAIrous Podcast is a thought-provoking conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of GenAI's role in the legal field. Join Kit Burden, a distinguished member of the Global Leadership Team at DLA Piper, as he shares his expert insights into the challenges the legal sector faces in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies. Discover the ethical considerations and governance processes that companies must address to navigate this brave new world. Kit also highlights the critical importance of data privacy and the far-reaching implications of synthetic data, revealing how GenAI is revolutionizing legal practices. Aspiring tech-savvy lawyers will find his advice invaluable, and board members will gain a fresh perspective on why prioritizing AI in their strategic discussions is imperative.

Kit Burden is Partner at DLA Piper and a member of the International Board at DLA Piper, having previously been co-chair of its global technology sector. He helps formulate and oversee the strategic direction of DLA Piper, one of the world's top 3 law firms in terms of both revenue and number of lawyers. Aside from his board role, he works with clients on complex technology and sourcing/outsourcing transactions, including in particular IT and Business Process outsourcing, systems integration, ERP and CRM implementations, cloud/digital transformation projects and joint venture operations. The Legal Directories have consistently ranked him as a "Tier 1" lawyer for both technology and outsourcing projects and he has been variously recognised as "UK Legal Advisor of the Year" for technology law by Legal Experts, and separately as both "Legal Advisor of the Year" and "Strategic Advisor of the Year" by the Global Sourcing Association. He is also the author of 4 separate books on technology and outsourcing topics, including Sweet and Maxwell's best selling book on IT Contracts, and Globe Publications books on Negotiating Technology Contracts and Outsourcing.

00:00 Introduction to the Generous Podcast

00:43 Meet Kit Burden from DLA Piper

01:56 The Legal Challenges of GenAI

04:36 Governance and Ethical Considerations

08:02 Data Privacy and Synthetic Data

10:39 AI's Impact on the Legal Profession

18:59 Advice for Young Lawyers

20:36 Staying Updated with Technology

23:41 Conclusion and Farewell

Is Gen AI set to change the digital marketing game, again?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:34:00 -0400

On this episode of The GenAIrous Podcast, we explore the transformative world of generative AI in marketing. Join digital marketing expert, Asavari Moon as she takes us through the evolution of marketing—from the broadcast era to precision, and now, to the exciting realm of predictive marketing. Discover how AI is revolutionizing hyper-personalized marketing at scale. The conversation traverses practical applications of AI in content generation, customer segmentation, and ethical considerations. Moon also shares why curiosity and adaptability are must-have traits for young marketers aiming to harness the power of generative AI and stay ahead of the curve.

Asavari Moon is a global marketing and AI leader, and founder of Future Female Markters. Moon loves leading and mentoring high performing teams for achieving outstanding results through a culture of collaboration and innovation. She helps organizations craft their story by building global marketing & digital campaigns, GTM strategies & product roadmaps. Moon has spent over 13 years leading iconic brands for FMCG and Consumer Tech firms such as L’Oreal, NIVEA, Estee Lauder and UberEats. I have led GTM plans for tech giants such as Meta and Google along with technical experience as a Software Engineer(pre-MBA).

Can Gen AI bridge the promise and practice gap in Sales?

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:48:15 -0400

In our very first episode, sales veteran Vikram Ekambaram spills the beans on how generative AI is rewriting the rules of sales engagements for enterprises. But first, we align on some definitions—what is the core difference between AI & Gen AI? Discover how automation is empowering sales reps to focus on relationships rather than grunt work. Tread carefully though because current strategies just aren't going to cut it in this new world. To keep pace, leaders must challenge the status quo in favor of experimentation. Distributive, data-driven teams leveled up by customer insights from gen AI systems, is the future. But change starts the source: capture conversations to feed the beast and establish skunkworks to incubate what's next.

After spending 20+ years in various GTM roles at Oracle, Microsoft, Tableau, Salesforce and Gong, Vikram started his own Consulting firm advising organizations on leveraging Generative AI in GTM. His approach of driving business outcomes leveraging a deep technical understanding allows him to identify the right GenAI approach to tackle real customers problems.

Welcome to the GenAIrous Podcast: Trailer

upGrad Enterprise — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:08:32 -0400

At upGrad Enterprise, we’re building the world’s largest Gen AI learning initiative, empowering high-growth companies to leverage GenAI in their journey to peak performance. Hosted by Srikanth Iyengar, CEO, upGrad Enterprise, the GenAIrous Podcast, explores how visionaries at the cutting edge of technology are using Gen AI to reshape the business landscape—from real-world applications and future trends to discoveries, insights and much more!