In this episode of The Tale of Two AIs, host Razi Raziuddin welcomes Chad Musick, Chief Data Officer at Bellroy, for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation on how to build AI systems that are both practical and principled.

Chad’s journey from computational mathematics to AI leadership at a globally loved design brand is a masterclass in abstract thinking, problem-solving, and long-term strategy.

You’ll hear about:

• How Bellroy uses AI in customer service, fulfillment, and operations

• Why abstraction, utility, and “asking why” are critical to effective data work

• How GenAI helps elevate—not replace—data scientists and engineers

• The dangers of overhyping AI and underinvesting in human context

• What’s exciting in AI for 2025

If you're a business or tech leader exploring how to use AI thoughtfully, this episode is for you.

In this episode of A Tale of Two AIs, Razi Raziuddin sits down with Chris Puzzo, Enterprise Architect at ezCater, to explore how AI is transforming enterprise applications, engineering teams, and business strategy.

Chris shares his insights on:

• Bridging the gap between AI, engineering, and the business

• How ezCater is using AI to power smart ordering and personalization

• The impact of generative AI on software development and product innovation

• Best practices for running AI experiments and integrating them into production

• The future of AI agents and their role in enterprise architecture

Whether you’re a tech leader, data scientist, or AI enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways on navigating AI adoption, leveraging predictive and generative AI, and staying ahead of rapid technological shifts.

In this episode of A Tale of Two AIs, Razi Raziuddin sits down with Sumita Palanisamy, Director of Engineering at CarGurus, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of Generative AI and Predictive AI, and the keys to building successful AI applications in a fast-paced industry.

Sumita shares insights on:

If you’re curious about how AI leaders are navigating technical, organizational, and cultural challenges to drive innovation, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable takeaways.

With all the attention on generative AI, tabular data isn't getting the attention it deserves. But tabular data often makes up the bulk of an organization’s data and contains its competitive edge and unique intellectual property. 

Listen in to learn about deriving valuable signals from tabular data.