Generation AI: Automating Better Business

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Generation AI: Automating Better Business is a podcast for those who understand that the technology decisions of today will shape the world of tomorrow. Each episode tackles the most exciting developments in AI and the ways it can drive business outcomes — while never losing sight of the people it serves. If you're looking for a community of bold builders, daring innovators and curious humans, you’ve found it.

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Why Starting Small with AI Can Lead to Huge Benefits

Jun 18 2024 28 mins  
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

Can Data Science Translate Business Problems Into Equations?

Jun 04 2024 24 mins  
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 experienc

What AI Lessons Can We Learn from the Energy Sector?

May 21 2024 19 mins  
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 wa

Can AI Increase Time to Value by 100x?

May 07 2024 27 mins  
“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

How to Position AI to Customers

Apr 09 2024 29 mins  
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 Servic

How Is AI Revolutionizing the Financial Sector?

Mar 26 2024 29 mins  
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 focu

How Can We Create “Legendary” Customer-Facing AI?

Mar 12 2024 27 mins  
Let’s be honest, not every customer experience is created equal. But what separates a brand that lasts the test of time from a brand that only creates superficial connections? With studies showing that consumers are concerned about how businesses are using AI to engage with them, it’s time to think critically about what makes a customer experience feel “legendary.” Justin G

Season 2 Kickoff: Why Are Consumers Still Skeptical of AI?

Feb 27 2024 34 mins  
Generation AI is back for a stellar second season! Season 1 featured interviews with leaders from Virgin Media, Alvaria, IBM, TechCrunch, ZoomInfo, and many more — and we're leveling up for Season 2. To kick off this new slate of episodes, your co-hosts Ruth Zive (CMO, LivePerson) and Joe Bradley (Chief Scientist, LivePerson) break down the emerging “AI Gap” between businesse

Bonus Episode: Who Governs AI – and Our Culture?

Feb 13 2024 21 mins  
Great news: Generation AI is coming back for Season 2! While we prepare for our next season, please enjoy this illuminating bonus episode, in which Joe interviews Ori Freiman from McMaster University's Digital Society Lab and the Centre for International Governance Innovation's Digital Policy Hub.There is no lack of societal concern around the advent of AI in our everyday lives. It

AI Year in Review: Breakthroughs in CX, Ethics, And Creativity

Dec 12 2023 25 mins  
To close-out a truly remarkable year in AI, and looking ahead to next year, our hosts, Ruth Zive and Joe Bradley reflect on the year’s most pressing questions and exciting breakthroughs in the space. They highlight how customers, employees, and brands have benefited, as well as their predictions around the ongoing impact on businesses going forward.Join us as Ruth and Joe discuss