In this episode of the CAIO Podcast with Anju Gupta, VP of AI at Northwestern Mutual, talks about her journey in AI, the transformative power of generative AI, and how ethical frameworks shape AI innovation in finance. Discover real-world applications, leadership insights, and the future of responsible AI. 

About Our Guest: 

Anju Gupta has a wealth of experience in AI and data science, having held leadership roles at Enterprise Holdings, Monsanto, and Syngenta. At Northwestern Mutual, she leads AI initiatives that drive business outcomes while ensuring ethical deployment. 

🔑 Key Topics: 

• From genetics to AI leadership: Anju’s unconventional career path 
• AI use cases: Fraud detection, customer service, and operational efficiency 
• Generative AI’s shift from boardrooms to dinner tables 
• Building guardrails for ethical AI deployment 
• Measuring ROI in AI projects and fostering cross-team collaboration 
• Hiring for AI talent and partnerships with academia 

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-gupta1/ 

https://www.northwesternmutual.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/