In this episode, James Caton interviews Christoph Wollersheim from Egon Zehnder, discussing the impact of AI on organizational structures and leadership. They explore how AI is reshaping traditional pyramid structures into rectangles, the roles of AI builders and transformers, and the importance of cultural adaptation in AI transformations.

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Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/@generatenowpodcast/featured

Connect with Christoph @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-wollersheim-a4b58744/

Connect with James @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton/

Most companies overlook a game-changing secret behind their AI success — but KPMG's Cherie Gartner reveals how strategically embedding Microsoft's AI tools has transformed their entire operation. Imagine leveraging AI not just for clients, but first for your own teams, creating a ripple effect of innovation and efficiency that competitors can’t match. This episode uncovers the real partnership behind KPMG’s industry-leading AI adoption, offering insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

See how KPMG's "Client Zero" approach harnesses Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and new toolkits like Agent 365 to embed AI deeply into audits, tax, advisory, and legal services. You’ll discover the frameworks and best practices that are setting new standards for enterprise AI. Learn how this internal "test kitchen" accelerates client-ready solutions — with real-world examples from Telstra and Vodafone demonstrating the tangible results of their AI journey.

We break down the evolving role of platforms like KPMG Workbench, a unified, secure engine built on Azure that manages AI agents at scale. Cherie Gartner shares how this platform is revolutionizing professional services, enabling seamless AI deployment across industries and geographies. Plus, get a glimpse into the future of the Microsoft-KPMG alliance, where trust, transparency, and innovative co-creation are powering a new era of client transformation.

Why does all this matter? Because in the race for AI dominance, the difference isn’t just technology — it’s strategic internal adoption, relentless experimentation, and a partner ecosystem that fosters rapid evolution. This episode is essential listening for leaders eager to embed AI deeply, scale securely, and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Whether you're a C-suite executive, a tech innovator, or an AI enthusiast, you’ll come away with proven frameworks, inspiring examples, and a clear vision of how to unlock your organization’s full AI potential. The future belongs to those who act first — don’t miss your chance to learn how KPMG and Microsoft are shaping that future today.

Connect with Cherie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-gartner/

Connect with James at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton/

Video at https://youtu.be/tMdNTnJIp1c

On Apple at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654

In this episode with Pinecone CEO Ash Ashutosh, James explores why Pinecone stands out in the AI landscape. Pinecone is designed to handle billions of vectors with low latency, transforming data into actionable knowledge, thus enhancing business processes and decision-making.

James speaks with Ash about Pinecone's strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure, and Pinecone empowers enterprises to fully leverage AI's potential. The focus on context-aware systems provides real-time, relevant solutions, making AI more valuable and aligning with essential AI-first strategies for modern businesses.

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Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/@generatenowpodcast/featured

Connect with Ash @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashashutosh/.

Connect with James @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton/

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Dmitry Tikhomirov, VP, Head of Cloud Technology and Delivery,

EMEA and APAC, EPAM Systems, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry.

We discuss:

• a project from the insurance industry where Agentic AI-driven claim submission and risk flagging significantly speed up decision-making.

• how EPAM is upskilling their workforce across all job functions to leverage AI, including retraining sellers to articulate AI value and training engineers in AI for business solutions.

• Dmitry’s advice that companies start experimenting with AI to avoid missing opportunities for basic capabilities, and then continuously evolve with the fast-moving industry

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/52HFtUvIfVY

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/43XcU8A1dsNfW3YGT8KXhp?si=97412552ae4c439a

Dmitry Tikhomirov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrytikhomirov/

James Caton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton

Agentic AI Playbook:

https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Charlie Doubek, Global VP, Agentic AI Leader, Cloud and Security, NTT DATA, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry.

We discuss:

• how multi-agent models are revolutionizing supply chains, driving significant improvements in efficiency

• importance of red-team agents to confirm and thus improve compliance and accuracy in multi-agent orchestration

• the shift from experimentation to deployment for Agentic AI, focusing on achieving ROI leveraging the expansive Microsoft ecosystem.

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/VXk06HKqkk4

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/43XcU8A1dsNfW3YGT8KXhp?si=97412552ae4c439a

Charlie Doubek:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-doubek-6476803/

James Caton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton

Agentic AI Playbook:

https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Sheba Fernando, Vice President, AI Solutions and Presales, LTIMindtree, on the Agentic conversations she is having in Industry.

We discuss:

• an example of how Agentic AI transformed the operations of a building automation customer, reducing call handling time by 60% and significantly lowering operational costs

• how LTI Mindtree is rethinking the traditional AI COE, to include specialized components such as agentic frameworks, reasoning and planning engines, memory systems, and execution environments.

• the need for ‘watcher’ agents, which will monitor incoming signals and alert for anomalies, driving consistency and enterprise value for customers.

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/7jwYA3ZxOms

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/43XcU8A1dsNfW3YGT8KXhp?si=97412552ae4c439a

Sheba Fernando:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheba-fernando-40060619/

James Caton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton

Agentic AI Playbook:

https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Roshan Gya, CEO Capgemini Invent, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss:• the shift towards AI as a utility, and helping clients understand which parts of their value chain to disrupt or move incrementally.• rethinking human-AI chemistry for hybrid teams working together seamlessly.• a focus on outcome-based projects instead of deliverables to show real proof points and value creation.

HBR article referenced:

https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/insights/research-library/hbr-guide-to-generative-ai-for-managers

YouTube:https://youtu.be/z7VZswRV_ys

Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43XcU8A1dsNfW3YGT8KXhp?si=97412552ae4c439aRoshan Gya:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshan-soorunsingh-gya-5b29a12/James Caton:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcatonAgentic AI Playbook:https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Diego Jarne, Principal, at PWC US, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry.

We discuss:

• how Agentic AI is reshaping PwC's business model, moving from billable hours to outcome-based and agent workflow-run pricing models.
• how PwC's sales conversations are shifting to focus on how agents can drive business outcomes: reducing onboarding time, compressing sales cycles, and increasing software delivery velocity
• an example of PwC's agentic solution automating the review of high-risk deal documentation for a large tech company, expediting the process thru end-to-end task automation.

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/PPcxKEapdYM

Diego Jarne:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegojarne/

James Caton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton

Agentic AI Playbook:

https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

All platforms:

https://linktr.ee/GenerateNowPodcast

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.

James Caton interviews Ed Bobrin, Executive Director, Technology Consulting, AI & Data, EY LLC, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss:

• the value of Agentic AI to integrate apps in the enterprise ecosystem,
• how Agentic AI is causing customers to rethink their Centers of Excellence, focusing more on orchestration, multi-agent architecture, and governance.
• the value of the Microsoft ecosystem, its openness, enterprise-wide integration, and ability to simplify technology, allowing clients to focus on bigger challenges

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/NricI5fRubg

Ed Bobrin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardbobrin/

James Caton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton

Agentic AI Playbook:

https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

All platforms:

https://linktr.ee/GenerateNowPodcast

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.James Caton interviews Eleni Rachaniotou, Manufacturing Industry Leader at Microsoft, on conversations he is having with customer about Agentic AI.We discuss how:

• Agentic AI bridges the digital divide between IT and OT technologies, enabling seamless communication with machines.
• It offers new revenue streams through integration and orchestration of agentic ecosystems.
• Implementing an AI innovation board can govern and optimize AI solutions at the portfolio level.
• Experimenting with agentic AI can enhance human abilities and productivity.

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/tkFvcGofoWE

Eleni Rachaniotouhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eleni-rachaniotou/James Caton:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcatonAgentic AI Playbook:https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybookAll platforms: https://linktr.ee/GenerateNowPodcast

Microsoft:

https://aka.ms/generatenow