Generation AI: Automating Better Business

With our second season of Generation AI coming to a close and an exciting third season on the horizon, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve learned from our incredible guests — and where AI and CX are going next.

In this Season Two Finale, your host Ruth Zive sits down with John Sabino, LivePerson’s CEO, to dig deeper into conversations started by our all-star lineup of guests, including leaders from BNY Mellon, Northwestern Mutual, Ancestry, IBM, Simpler Media Group (CMSWire), and many more.

Ruth and John tap into these discussions, as well as John’...

Cutting through the hype around AI is one thing, but leveraging AI when your entire job is truth-telling is quite another! On this week’s episode, your host Ruth Zive speaks with Dom Nicastro, Editor in Chief at Simpler Media Group, who shares insights drawn from his career as a journalist observing and reporting on AI’s role in customer service, marketing, and personalization. While he’s still waiting for the “wow”-worthy use case for AI in CX, Dom dives into the areas where AI is truly making a positive impact today, as well as the areas where enterprises need to st...

As the old saying goes, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Getting the true ROI of AI isn't about abstract visions or hypercomplicated methodologies — it's about helping humans solve concrete business problems with actionable outputs.

This week, your co-host Joe Bradley sits down with Andrea Dobrindt, AI/ML and Generative AI Automation Competency Lead at IBM. Andrea’s extensive experience in life sciences and consulting have laid the foundation for her work at IBM, where she helps both external clients and internal teams marry AI knowledge with domain expertise to tackle complex challenges.Join us as we discuss:
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When it comes to AI for business, can the spirit of innovation exist alongside the spirit of democracy? Can the latest tech manage to be transformative and profitable — while also being widely accessible to all kinds of organizations?

This week, your co-host Ruth Zive speaks with Chris Miller, VP of Product Growth and AI at HubSpot, about AI as a force for democratization in the world of product development, marketing, and the creative arts. Chris shares his thoughts on how generative AI makes advanced technology accessible and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes, fostering creativity and innovation.

AI continues to expand our horizons—but all its promise means nothing if it doesn’t circle back to the most important thing: customer experience.

This week, host Ruth Zive speaks with Joe Wang, Director of Customer and Community Experience at Ancestry. With a rich professional background spanning top tech companies like Yahoo, Alibaba, and Upwork, Joe shares his unique insights on integrating AI into CX, the lessons learned from being an early adopter, and the trends and developments that tech professionals should be excited to tackle.

Join us as we discuss:
Using small-scale tests to c...

This week, Sushma Niwalkar, Senior Director of Customer Centric AI at Northwestern Mutual, joins your co-host Joe Bradley to share insights gleaned from decades of experience as an AI strategy leader in B2B and B2B2C — as well as her role implementing AI solutions within the financial industry. Sushma’s passion for advanced data science has helped her enhance customer experience and drive alignment among critical stakeholders, and she’s sharing lessons learned that apply across industries.

Discussed in today’s episode:How AI enhances advisor-client relationshipsThe role generative AI can play in financial planningStriking a balance...

Energy is, quite literally, what allows our societies to run the way they’re supposed to. So it should come as no surprise that our top tech minds are finding ways to harness the potential of AI to aid energy companies and consumers alike.

This week, co-host Joe Bradley is joined by Sreedhar Sistu, VP of AI Offers at Schneider Electric, to uncover how AI is revolutionizing the way energy is consumed and regulated — and what lessons the industry has for AI and CX on a wider scale. From microgrids and smart homes to virtual power plants, Sreedhar and...

“People are thinking how leaps are coming much faster. In the past, we would think that it takes 3-5 years for technology to be adopted. AI is accelerating this 100 fold.”

Today, Gaby Koren, Chief Revenue Officer at Dataloop AI, joins Ruth to discuss all things AI and CX. Gaby brings nearly three decades of expertise in driving business growth and better customer experiences at roles across companies including Glassbox, Twiggle, NICE, and more. Ruth and Gaby discuss AI’s transformative impact on their careers and the overall business environment, including how to balance innovation and regulation.Join us as we...

The heart and soul of any successful business is the overall customer experience. Many believe that for this to be successful you must be able to interact with an actual person, But what if AI has become the new employee? How could this affect our jobs?

To give us better insight on AI customer service, co-host Ruth Zive spoke with Nir Galpaz, Group Vice President of Technical Services and Support at 8x8. The two shed light on how AI augments human skills, improves the customer experience, and impacts the ever-evolving job landscape. It's all about bridging the gap...

No matter what industry you work in, data is all around you. Understanding and harnessing that data is essential to unlocking your organization’s full potential.

This week, Ranjeeta Bhattacharya, Senior Data Scientist at BNY Mellon’s AI Hub, joins Joe to discuss data science, its many applications, and the most important skills for success in the field. Ranjeeta’s current focus is on data science’s role in the financial sector, and she brings plenty of sharp insights into the importance of diverse backgrounds and skill sets for data scientists — as well as the challenges of applying innovation...