The Only Constant

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Sue Turner, founder of AI Governance and Professor in Practice at the University of Bristol Business School. Their conversation spans both the pragmatic and philosophical dimensions of AI adoption, with key discussions points being:

It’s a wide-ranging discussion that touches on power, governance, and the sheer speed of technological change.

Do you want to know more about Sue Turner?

Sue Turner is dedicated to using her expertise in AI governance and ethics to inspire people and organisations to use AI with wisdom and integrity.

With both a Law degree and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, she established AI Governance Limited in 2020 to advise businesses and policy makers on pragmatic AI, data ethics and governance issues, and making a positive societal impact. Her Board development clients range from Fortune 100 and FTSE 350 businesses to small charities, and her reach is global through accredited training programmes and being a founder member of the United Nations AI Skills Coalition. She has been rated in the World's Top 100 Women in AI Ethics and was one of the first 14 people globally to be accredited in the Foundations of Independent Audit of AI systems.

She is Professor in Practice for AI and Technologies at the University of Bristol Business School, Board Chair and Non-Executive Director for purpose-driven businesses in regulated industries and has been a Mentor on the Turing Institute’s Skills Policy Awards. Her career spans entrepreneurial private businesses and not-for-profit organisations where she has led significant organisational growth, raised £27 million for charity and collaborated to shift power to help people improve their prospects. She was awarded the OBE in 2021 for Services to Social Justice.

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jason Stanley from ServiceNow - AI expert, sociologist, and someone who actually reads the footnotes. Together, they unravel the real frontiers of AI in enterprise - not in the labs, but in the messy middle where governance, workflows, and risk collide.

Topics covered include:

A discussion into the deep. Into workflows. Into sociology. Into the uncomfortable. Exploring, as usual.

Do you want to know more about Jason Stanley?

Jason Stanley is Head of AI Research Deployment at ServiceNow, leading a team de-risking and finding product value in AI research. Previously he led the company's applied research team working on AI trust and governance. 

In the past, he has led research and product teams in technology companies, was an invited expert on AI issues for OECD, served on the Partnership on AI's Expert Group on Human-AI Collaboration and worked on labor market policy for the Government of Canada. 

He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from New York University and social science degrees from Oxford University and Williams College. 

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with retired tech executive and deep thinker Michael Carroll about the coming shift from automation to true agency. They explore what it means when AI no longer just supports decisions, but begins to reason with us - and sometimes, for us.

Highlights include:

It’s a conversation that asks more than it answers - which is exactly the point.

Do you want to know more about Mike Carroll?

Mike Carroll grew up on a farm in Ohio, where work began at breakfast and was measured in sunrises, where results were earned with sore muscles and finished with calloused hands. That foundation instilled the discipline of process, respect for time-tested practices, and the belief that lasting value is built, not borrowed. Those lessons carried him from the fields into engineering and later into leadership, shaping a career grounded in both tradition and innovation.

From the mills of Mead’s pulp and paper operations to executive leadership at Georgia-Pacific, he drove transformation at scale by embedding innovation into the core of operations. As Deputy Chairman and CEO at Shepard LTD in the UK, he navigated global markets. At McTech Group, he forged growth with Walmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Kroger. Today he serves as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at Trek.AI, Research Fellow at LNS Research, and Board Advisor to the Industrial AI Nexus, working with the Chief Architects Network. Alongside these roles, he advises multiple AI startups, mentoring the next generation of leaders shaping the future of intelligence.

Across this journey, Carroll has been recognized as Visionary of the Year by Smart Industry and Innovator of the Year by the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry. A sought-after keynote speaker and columnist, he weaves real-world case studies with lyrical storytelling that challenge leaders with a simple question: “What must be true in one year, three years, a decade?” Whether advising boards, guiding innovation councils, or speaking to global audiences, he holds to one conviction,  the next industrial revolution will not be won by those who claim to have every answer, but by those willing to seek and bold enough to ask better questions.

In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jakob Freund, CEO of Camunda, on what it really means to build AI-driven automation that’s enterprise-ready - without losing grip on governance, process integrity, or human responsibility.

Their lively, deep-cutting discussion covers:

Do you want to know more about Jacob Freund?

Jakob is the co-founder and chief executive officer, and is responsible for setting a bold vision and strategy for Camunda. He is also the driving force behind Camunda’s global growth and cohesive company culture. Jakob co-authored the best-selling book, “Real-Life BPMN,” and is a sought-after speaker at technology and industry events. He holds an MSc in computer science from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Danilo McGarry, global AI leader, board advisor, and host of one of the fastest-growing AI podcasts. Together, they explore the real-world implications of AI transformation - far beyond the hype and fear-driven headlines.

Key discussion points include:

From rethinking workforce structures to building workflow-driven organizations, this episode offers a grounded and forward-looking perspective on the next decade of AI in business and society.

Do you want to know more about Danilo McGarry?

Danilo McGarry is a leading AI & Digital Transformation expert, advisor, and keynote speaker. His work focuses on transforming organizations through practical AI applications and strategic digital initiatives.

With a proven track record at Fortune 500 companies, Danilo has helped businesses increase valuations by up to 5x. He specializes in transforming companies with tech, especially through the use of Ai and Digital Transformation methodologies.

Danilo has trained over 90,000 consultants, C-suite executives, and board members in the world's largest 10,000 companies across 90+ countries. His insights reach millions of professionals annually through his speaking engagements, socials and publications. His work is studied by over 100 universities around the world and is approved by the PMI institute. Today he runs his own Ai company & advises Fortune 500, FTSE 250 companies and governments around the world.

What makes Danilo truly unique is his rare ability to excel at both the technical and business aspects of AI. While many experts specialize in either technology implementation or business strategy, Danilo bridges this gap. Danilo is one of the few leaders on earth to have successfully designed, built, and scaled AI & Digital Transformation programs for global organizations while simultaneously driving over $2 billion in tangible business value through new products, services, and operational efficiencies - a combination of skills rarely found in a single professional.

In this episode of The Only Constant, host Lasse Rindom speaks with Eric Siegel - author of The AI Playbook and a straight-talking voice in a noisy AI market. Siegel cuts through overpromises, resists crystal-ball fantasies, and reminds listeners that most of AI’s real business value still comes from predictive models, not the latest generative toys.

They discuss:

Do you want to know more about Eric Siegel?

Eric Siegel, Ph.D., is a former Columbia University professor who helps companies deploy machine learning. He is the cofounder and CEO of Gooder AI, the founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week conference series, the instructor of the acclaimed online course “Machine Learning Leadership and Practice – End-to-End Mastery,” executive editor of The Machine Learning Times, and a frequent keynote speaker. He wrote the bestselling Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die, which has been used in courses at hundreds of universities, as well as The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment. Eric’s interdisciplinary work bridges the stubborn technology/business gap. At Columbia, he won the Distinguished Faculty award when teaching the graduate computer science courses in ML and AI. Later, he served as a business school professor at UVA Darden. A Forbes contributor, Eric publishes op-eds on analytics and social justice.

In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Frank Casale - entrepreneur, advisor, and long-time voice in automation and enterprise change. Frank calls himself a “conflicted futurist,” and it shows - in the best way possible. Together, they discuss:

Frank is sharp, provocative, and uncomfortably honest. If your roadmap still starts with tools, this might rattle your framing

Frank Casale is a veteran in enterprise growth, go-to-market strategy, and emerging tech, best known as the founder of the Institute for Robotic Process Automation & AI, The Outsourcing Institute, and most recently Tranquilla AI - an empathic-AI startup delivering comfort, concierge, and coaching services. With over two decades of experience selling into complex, regulated, and global markets, Frank has helped early-stage and scaling companies break through noise, build trust-based sales pipelines, and close strategic deals with enterprise giants like GM, Citibank, PwC, and IBM. He’s a recognized voice in the automation and AI ecosystem, known for his straight talk, strategic clarity, and ability to spot momentum before it peaks.

As an operator, advisor, and super-connector, Frank opens doors most teams can’t. His global network - spanning over 150,000 professionals and 30,000+ direct LinkedIn connections - includes buyers, investors, alliance partners, and influencers across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC. Whether he’s shaping go-to-market strategies, launching empathic-AI platforms, or speaking on the future of digital labor, Frank’s focus remains consistent: helping tech companies grow faster by building relationships that convert - and by staying two steps ahead of where the market is going.

In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by Hans Petter Dalen - “HP” to most - who heads up AI Governance for IBM across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than two decades inside IBM and a rare mix of realism, wit, and deep enterprise insight, HP brings clarity to a conversation often lost in hype words and messages.

Together, they unpack:

HP doesn’t sugarcoat it: most companies are still in the sandbox. But the tools are here, the use cases are maturing, and the mandate is clear- get serious, or get left behind.

Hans-Petter (”HP”) Dalen, is IBM’s Business Executive for AI in EMEA. He has 25 years of experience in IBM, and has for the past many years discussed AI Use Cases and how to operationalize them across many industries.

HP is Norwegian, and has lived in Denmark for the last 20 years with his family. He is an engaging speaker, panelist and podcaster. He has addressed the OECD, parliament committees, standardization bodies and ministries.

LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/hans-petter-dalen-691b345

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