Today’s guest is Ted Kwartler, Field CTO of Generative AI for DataRobot. DataRobot is an AI-powered software company that helps enterprises automate processes from end to end. In conversation with Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella, Ted gives a broader view of the data governance process for financial services. Throughout the episode, Ted offers financial leaders alternatives to popular approaches in Centers of Excellence in the form of data science professional resources groups that can better facilitate collaboration across the enterprise. Later, he explains where financial services organizations often make mistakes in scaling data management operations and how they can course correct before it’s too late. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Today’s guest is Marco Argenti, Chief Information Officer at Goldman Sachs. Before working with Goldman Sachs, Marco served as SVP of Developer Services at Nokia, then Vice President of Technology of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2013, where he started and ran several AWS businesses, including mobile, serverless computing, Internet of Things, and augmented and virtual reality. Following his appearance on our sister podcast, Marco surveys emerging use cases in new generative AI capabilities for financial services. He offers his vision for what the industry will look like when these technologies become commonplace. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Today’s guest is Bhaskar Kalita, Global Head of Financial Services and Insurance at Quantiphi. Quantiphi is an AI-first digital engineering company that designs AI-driven services and platforms for broad applications across industries. In conversation with Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella, Bhaskar pulls apart what new generative AI capabilities will mean for the entire BFSI sector. In his words, the opportunities mean nothing less than the democratization of - not just digital products - but direct conversations between banking professionals, with requisite systems becoming more uniform in the process. This episode is sponsored by Quantiphi. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Bill Waid, Chief Product and Technology Officer at FICO. Bill has been with FICO for over 20 years, developing Decision Management systems. Prior to his time at FICO, Bill worked for different software platforms in sales and systems engineering. He returns to the program today to talk about the challenges in winning executive buy-in for data governance projects, how this can help finserv teams level up the infrastructure necessary for transformative AI use cases and the role decision management plays throughout the process. 

Today’s guest is Bill Waid, Chief Product and Technology Officer at FICO. Bill has been with FICO for over 20 years, developing Decision Management systems. Prior to his time at FICO, Bill worked for different software platforms in sales and systems engineering. He joins us on today’s program to talk about what challenges for financial services leaders look like from a data perspective. Throughout the episode, he offers advice and strategies on how to level up data governance operations at their organizations. Visit emerj.com/beg1 to learn more about the practical steps for AI deployment for non-technical professionals. 

Today’s guest is Adam Nahari, Vice President of Data and Analytics at Berkshire Partners. Berkshire Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm with substantial experience and investments in consumer products and retail, business services, communications, industrials and healthcare sectors. Adam returns to the program to talk about the difference between predictive analytics and new emerging generative AI tools in private equity workflows, and where these technologies stand to take the industry into the future. To access Emerj’s frameworks for AI readiness, ROI, and strategy, visit Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.

Today’s guest is Louis Tetu, CEO of Coveo. Coveo is a tech company that develops Saas enterprise search solutions powered by AI. Louis joins us on today’s program to talk about the importance of employee journeys in enhancing customer journeys and how new emerging AI capabilities - especially in co-pilot software powered by generative AI - are helping sync their workflows. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Today’s guest is Adam Nahari, Vice President of Data and Analytics at Berkshire Partners. Berkshire Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm with substantial experience and investments in the consumer products, retail, business services, communications, industrials and healthcare sectors. Adam joins Emerj Senior Editor to talk about the challenges currently facing private equity firms and how emerging new AI capabilities – particularly in the generative space – stand to change the very work and information flows behind major investments. To access Emerj’s frameworks for AI readiness, ROI, and strategy, visit Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.

Today's guest is Adrien Gabeur, Vice President of Cloud at Sinequa. Sinequa is a software company that builds an enterprise search platform for financial services firms, but they didn't always used to be in the SaaS space. Adrien joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella from Paris to talk about Sinequa's transition from self-managing multiple products to a single product platform for their customers. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Today’s guests are Dr. Stefan Sigg and Steffen Lorenz, Chief Product Officer and Business and Insurance Leader for Software AG, respectively. Software AG is a multinational software developer based in Germany that assists companies in business process management, integration, and big data analytics. They return to the program today to discuss how essential APIs are in giving customers access to an organization’s knowledge base and making it easier for IT departments to meet CX challenges. If you’re interested in unlocking our AI best practice guides, frameworks for AI ROI, and specific resources for AI consultants, visit emerj.com/p1.