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AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology

World Wide Technology: Artificial Intelligence Experts
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
World Wide Technology
Cybersecurity
AI Adoption
Nvidia
Cloud Computing
Data Governance
AI Factory
Cisco
Governance
Productivity
Risk Management
AI Security
Enterprise AI
Data Centers
Machine Learning
AI Transformation
AI Agents
Microsoft 365 Copilot

AI deployment and adoption is complex — this podcast makes it actionable. Join top experts, IT leaders and innovators as we explore AI’s toughest challenges, uncover real-world case studies, and reveal practical insights that drive AI ROI. From strategy to execution, we break down what works (and what doesn’t) in enterprise AI. New episodes every week.

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Latest Episodes

Nearly 90% of enterprise data is unstructured. That's a daunting statistic until you realize it may also be your biggest competitive advantage.

In this episode hosted at Cisco Live, Brian Feldt sits down with WWT's Jeff Fonke, NVIDIA's Jason Schroed... more

By the time this episode reaches your feed, the AI landscape may have changed again.

That's becoming the new normal.

It's tempting to chase every new model, every policy update, every headline. But the organizations making real progress aren't rebu... more

AI has made writing code dramatically easier.

Building great software is another story.

Recorded live at Cisco Live, Raj Chopra, Cisco's Chief Product Officer for Security, joins WWT's Brian Ortbals and Joe Berger to explore what it really takes to... more

Everybody says they're data-driven.

But according to a Harvard Business Review study, only 7% of enterprises believe their data is actually ready for AI. Not agents. Not advanced machine learning. Just AI.

Everyone wants the outcome. Far fewer have... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Pappas
Chief Data Officer at Kiewit
Kiewit
Episode: The Real AI Advantage Isn't What You Think
Mark Wall
Managing Director of Automation
World Wide Technology
Episode: Everybody Wants AI. Who's Paying for It?
Dave Barry
Senior Solutions Architect and Data Scientist
NVIDIA
Episode: Your AI Agent Doesn't Sleep. Are You Ready for That? NVIDIA Answers.
Zius Caravalla
Representative from ZK Research
ZK Research
Episode: Cisco Live! 2026: AI Is Taking Away the Luxury of Time
Joe Berger
Representative from World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Cisco Live! 2026: AI Is Taking Away the Luxury of Time
Neil Anderson
Representative from World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Cisco Live! 2026: AI Is Taking Away the Luxury of Time
Brian Ortbalz
Representative from World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Cisco Live! 2026: AI Is Taking Away the Luxury of Time
Laura Keener
Representative from World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Cisco Live! 2026: AI Is Taking Away the Luxury of Time
Stephanie Donahue
Softchoice
Episode: AI Is Having Its Dropbox Moment

Hosts

Brian Felt
Host of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, focused on enterprise AI strategy, data foundations, and real-world deployments.
Jim Kavanaugh
Co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology; provides leadership perspective on AI adoption in large enterprises.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • A field guide for getting AI approved inside regulated enterprise

    I’ve logged a lot of hours with this podcast in my ears. One of few AI shows that actually matches what happens once inside real enterprise. Explains gap between AI works vs approved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esurio17
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and Capturing

    If you’re looking for a podcast that blends deep AI insight with real-world practicality all served up in a surprisingly engaging way, AI Proving Ground by WWT is a gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STLMama27
    United States9 months ago
  • Practical, Insightful, and Engaging

    The perfect balance of technical depth and business strategy. Highly recommended for anyone working with or exploring AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Audio Ally
    United States9 months ago
  • Real Deal

    If you’re looking for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make AI for for your business, you found the right podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SOS-83
    United States9 months ago
  • Go to podcast for AI Insights

    I listen to the AI Proving Ground podcast regularly, and it’s been an incredible resource for building my AI knowledge and skills. The episodes make complex topics like machine learning, automation, and data strategy easy to understand and apply in real IT environments. As someone focused on scaling AI adoption and improving efficiency, I’ve taken away practical insights I can use right away. It’s my go-to podcast for staying sharp and ahead of the curve in AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMK_72
    United States9 months ago

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fans note the balance of technical depth and business strategy.
listeners praise its practical, real-world AI guidance for enterprise contexts.
guests are consistently high-caliber experts and practitioners from leading tech organizations.

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Everybody Wants AI. Who's Paying for It?
Q: What is the practical starting point for organizations looking to implement this data-driven lifecycle?
Begin with a data rationalization effort: combine CMDB, financials, depreciation, and telemetry into a data cube, then use it to prioritize upgrades, manage change windows, and drive automation that reduces waste and accelerates AI readiness.
Everybody Wants AI. Who's Paying for It?
Q: How should a leader articulate the ROI and the risk when talking to the board?
Map each asset and application to its business function and revenue impact, quantify outages and cyber risk, and demonstrate how a data-driven lifecycle reduces exposure while freeing up budget for AI investments.
Everybody Wants AI. Who's Paying for It?
Q: So, just to start off, what's standing in the way of all this in terms of enterprise AI execution?
The main barriers are cost optimization pressure, tech debt, and whether the traditional operations can keep pace with AI. Leaders need to fund AI while managing existing systems, and close data silos to enable a data-driven approach to asset lifecycle.
Your AI Agent Doesn't Sleep. Are You Ready for That? NVIDIA Answers.
Q: Or maybe let's just start with, what is NemoClaw and what do we need to understand about it in today's AI landscape?
NemoClaw is a blueprint—the enterprise wrapper around OpenClaw and OpenShell—that provides a secure runtime and an integrated stack to deploy autonomous agents safely. It includes governance, security via least-privilege policies, and observability, enabling a controlled progression from testing to production.
Boards Can't Stay at 30,000 Feet Anymore
Q: How should boards balance innovation with risk when integrating AI into their organizations?
Boards should establish a Steering Committee across all business areas, implement minimum viable company definitions, ensure robust risk reporting (including error and risk debt), and empower a technology risk officer with authority to halt initiatives if necessary, all while maintaining open communication and trust with management.

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Actionable deep-dives into enterprise AI, data readiness, governance, and scalable infrastructure. Conversations frequently center on turning AI pilots into production, building trustworthy data foundations, and operationalizing AI with real-world case studies from large organizations. A recurring emphasis on governance, security, data as a product, and the role of memory, storage, and edge/Cloud orchestration helps listeners translate AI concepts into practical, ROI-focused deployments. Notable strengths include framing enterprise AI challenges as architectural, governance, and organizational problems, with guest experts from leading technology providers and customer organizations providing hands-on guidance. This mix is especially compell... more

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