In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Anil Kumar, Managing Director and Head of the Private Equity AI Practice at the global consultancy Alvarez & Marsal, who explains how AI is disrupting the private equity sector.

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* The journey from management consultant to AI thought leader

* AI-enabled vs AI diligence

* Contact center case study demonstrating the impact of AI diligence

* ‘First mile’ vs ‘last mile’ framework

*Portfolio monitoring revolution

* Investment thesis shift around AI

* The irreplaceability of human judgment

* The next frontier for AI in private equity

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

• Microsoft’s AI Spend Is Starting To Spook Investors https://gizmodo.com/microsofts-ai-spend-is-starting-to-spook-investors-2000715208

• An Agent Revolt: Moltbook Is Not A Good Idea https://www.forbes.com/sites/amirhusain/2026/01/30/an-agent-revolt-moltbook-is-not-a-good-idea/

• 'It’s an awesome robot. It looks like a human. People could be easily confused that it’s a human' — Tesla exec on why Optimus 3 is a game changer https://www.techradar.com/computing/its-an-awesome-robot-it-looks-like-a-human-people-could-be-easily-confused-that-its-a-human-tesla-exec-on-why-optimus-3-is-a-game-changer

• Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI - Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI - The New York Times

• Google Deepmind pioneer David Silver departs to found AI startup, betting LLMs alone won't reach superintelligence https://the-decoder.com/google-deepmind-pioneer-david-silver-departs-to-found-ai-startup-betting-llms-alone-wont-reach-superintelligence/

• Manulife Canada Delivers Faster Life Insurance Approvals with AI Integration and Enhanced Digital Application - https://insurance-canada.ca/2026/01/30/manulife-faster-life-approvals-ai-application/

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Daniel Jurow, Founder and Principal Advisor at Sevoir Group, a management consultancy focused on creative services, including agencies, studios and martech firms. Daniel explains how AI is disrupting creative businesses and the strategies being employed to excel in the new environment.

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* AI adoption patterns across creative businesses

* How AI is fundamentally changing the business model of creative and professional services businesses

* Learnings from the collapse of Technicolor, the pioneer in cinematic color and visual storytelling

* The biggest gap between what AI can do versus what organizations can actually absorb

* How agencies and studios should restructure their revenue models in light of AI disruption

* AI actor Tilly Norwood – good or bad for media & entertainment?

* Indicators of whether AI will create or destroy value in a creative business

* Operationalizing personalization at scale

* What the Nike+ venture revealed about creative businesses and brands partnering with AI and automation companies

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

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The Dueling Rhetoric at the AI Frontier

https://deadneurons.substack.com/p/the-duelling-rhetoric-at-the-ai-frontier

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OpenAI to add shopping cart and merchant tools to ChatGPT

https://www.testingcatalog.com/openai-to-add-shopping-cart-and-merchant-tools-to-chatgpt/

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Drugmakers turn to AI to speed trials, regulatory submissions

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/drugmakers-turn-ai-speed-trials-regulatory-submissions-2026-01-26/

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Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

https://www.hrdive.com/news/augmenting-artificial-intelligence-employees-increase-gdp/810409/

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AI is hitting UK harder than other big economies, study finds

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/26/ai-uk-jobs-us-japan-germany-australia

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How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

https://apnews.com/article/ai-workplace-gemini-chatgpt-poll-4934bc61d039508db32bc49f85d63d99

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Ramanath Suryaprkash, Vice President of Partner Ecosystems and Global Alliances at Infosys. Ramanath shares insights into Infosys' journey with agentic solutions and the broader impact of AI and automation in various sectors. The conversation delves into the transition from traditional automation to intelligent automation, the creation and application of AI agents in business processes, and the importance of AI guardrails to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Ramanath also discusses common misconceptions about AI, the challenges of scaling AI solutions from pilots to production, and the strategy for progressive innovation to achieve business transformation. The episode emphasizes a collaborative approach involving service integrators, technology providers, and client teams to co-innovate and drive successful outcomes.

-Transitioning to Intelligent Automation

-Enterprise-Grade Automation

-Signals for Adopting Agent Systems

-Building Intelligent Agents

-Balancing Innovation and Risk

-Operationalizing AI Agents

-Common Misconceptions About AI

-Designing New Business Processes

-Future Scenarios and Progressive Innovation.

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

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OpenAI wants a cut of your profits: Inside its new royalty-based plan and other business models https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/news/openai-wants-a-cut-of-your-profits-inside-its-new-royalty-based-plan-and-other-business-models/ar-AA1UF2Lf?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/openai-seek-investments-from-middle-east-for-multibillion-dollar-round.html

JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’ https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366637505/JPMorgan-CEO-urges-slowdown-of-AI-roll-out-to-save-society

Davos 2026: PwC chairman Mohamed Kande says over 50% companies 'getting nothing' from AI adoption, has a tip for CEOs https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/davos-2026-pwc-chairman-mohamed-kande-says-over-50-companies-getting-nothing-from-ai-adoption-has-a-tip-for-ceos/articleshow/126777727.cms

NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange develops platform for 24/7 tokenized securities trading - https://www.reuters.com/business/nyse-parent-intercontinental-exchange-develops-platform-247-tokenized-securities-2026-01-19/

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

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AI paradoxes: 5 contradictions to watch in 2026 and why AI's future isn't straightforward

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/ai-paradoxes-in-2026/

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Apple’s new Google Gemini deal sounds bigger, better than expected https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/apples-new-google-gemini-deal-sounds-bigger-better-than-expected/

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson calls for regulations on AI chatbot companions https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/washington-governor-bob-ferguson-calls-ai-chatbot-regulations/

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AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it? https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/ai-is-speeding-into-healthcare-who-should-regulate-it/

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A new year’s resolution for leaders: Redesign work for people and AI https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/media-center/a-new-years-resolution-for-leaders-redesign-work-for-people-and-ai

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Richard Skellett, Chief Analyst for Research and Design at Bloor Research. Richard discusses the transformative impact of AI on organizational structures and talent management, emphasizing concepts like fusion work, digital operating models, and the importance of a mutable operating model. He highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the need to integrate AI into human roles and rethink labor dynamics to enhance both employee and organizational productivity. Through examples and detailed analysis, Richard provides a roadmap for businesses to navigate the digital revolution successfully.

We talked about a lot with Richard, including:

-Impact of AI on Business Models

-Challenges in AI Implementation

-Four-Dimensional Thinking in AI

-Economic Models and AI Integration

-AI in Product and Outcome Transformation

-Human and AI Operating Models

-Digital Workers and Future Resource Planning

-The Role of AI in Workforce Transformation

-Employee and Employer Perspectives on AI

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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

• The quiet unease beneath an AI-led hiring boom: Why 80% of people feel unprepared for work in 2026 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/careers/news/the-quiet-unease-beneath-an-ai-led-hiring-boom-why-80-of-people-feel-unprepared-for-work-in-2026/articleshow/126409323.cms

• U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-economy-s-secret-weapon-surges-in-third-quarter-raising-hopes-of-ai-payoff/ar-AA1TOSmV

• Utah launches first-in-the-nation trial that lets AI renew your prescription https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/utah-lets-ai-refill-chronic-prescriptions-in-state-backed-pilot-program

• Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jv1vd571wo

• 'Done with human hirings, going to...': 'Godfather of SaaS' Jason Lemkin has replaced most of his sales team with AI agents https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/done-with-human-hirings-going-to-godfather-of-saas-jason-lemkin-has-replaced-most-of-his-sales-team-with-ai-agents/articleshow/126370245.cms

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Rob Stone, GM of the Intelligent Automation & Analytics business unit of SS&C, who shares his thoughts on where things are headed with agentic automation in 2026 and how Blue Prism's latest release, WorkHQ, fits into that.What we discussed with Rob:* Observations on 2025 – shifting customer needs and market dynamics* Obstacles to AI adoption* SS&C Blue Prism WorkHQ – why this is a gamechanger*Types of companies with whom WorkHQ will resonate* How agentic automation is changing/elevating the types of customer sponsors* The tipping point that makes agentic automation feel indispensable rather than optional * Where a lot of companies will likely begin their agentic automation journey* Rob’s predictions for 2026.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!Show LessTask dates and constraint