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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
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World Wide Technology
Cybersecurity
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Nvidia
Cloud Computing
Data Governance
AI Factory
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Governance
Productivity
AI Security
Risk Management
Enterprise AI
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Machine Learning
AI Transformation
AI Agents
Executive Leadership

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

AI is collapsing the space between oversight and ownership.

In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, NASDAQ Global Head of Board Advisory Byron Loflin and WWT Global Head of Cyber Advocacy Kate Kuehn break down why boards are entering an ag... more

What changes when AI stops answering questions and starts taking actions?

In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT security leaders Istvan Burko and Jillian Anderson-Nix break down why agentic AI is forcing enterprises to rethink securi... more

What happens when vulnerabilities can be discovered in minutes and exploits can be generated faster than organizations can patch them?

In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, former NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce and WWT cyber archit... more

AI moves trillions of dollars in milliseconds. So why won’t companies let it send a customer email?

In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, Erik Anderson, CEO of Singularity University and former Topgolf leader, breaks down the real constr... more

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Byron Loflin
Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq
Nasdaq
Episode: Boards Can't Stay at 30,000 Feet Anymore
Istvan Burko
Security leader at World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: When AI Stops Assisting And Starts Acting
Jillian Anderson-Nix
Security leader at World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: When AI Stops Assisting And Starts Acting
Erik Anderson
CEO of Singularity University; former Topgolf leader
Singularity University, Topgolf
Episode: AI Can Move Trillions. You Won’t Let It Send an Email.
Ralph Jovine
Chief Digital Advisor at World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Your Customer Data Has No Owner
Chris Douglas
Senior Director of Product for Unified Commerce at World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology
Episode: Your Customer Data Has No Owner
Paul Bruffett
VP of Data and Analytics at Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box
Episode: Your AI Looks Smart. Your Data Disagrees.
Dan Morrisroe
Managing Director of AI and Data Analytics
World Wide Technology (WWT)
Episode: Your AI Looks Smart. Your Data Disagrees.
Ragu Chakravarthi
Chief Technology and Product Officer at Core42
Core42
Episode: From AI Demo to Production Systems You Can Trust

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 57 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 States2 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 States8 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 States8 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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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.
Your Customer Data Has No Owner
Q: What playbook should organizations follow to build scalable, trustworthy personalization?
Start with a clear data ownership model and a standing data governance office, ensure data is stitched across the organization, implement a coherent decisioning layer, and focus on operational excellence before chasing front-end personalization, so the customer experience can scale without breaking.
Your Customer Data Has No Owner
Q: Where are organizations most frequently falling short when trying to scale AI-driven personalization?
They underestimate or struggle with the underlying data foundations, ownership, and governance, which leads to misaligned ROI and cracked customer experiences when attempts move from individual features to end-to-end journeys.
Before You Scale AI, Fix Your Data
Q: What changes do you see in the enterprise IT stance as AI moves toward agentic capabilities?
Leaders are recognizing data is the bottleneck; they are shifting from focusing on models to building robust data pipelines, governance, and secure data access to enable production-grade AI.
AI Is Writing Code Faster Than You Can Review It
Q: Well, Mr. Nate McKie, thanks for making your way over to the AI Proving Ground Podcast booth here. How are you today?
I'm doing great, and the buzz around AI in engineering is incredible; there's excitement about AI-powered software and the rapid evolution of tools, but also a strong focus on governance, security, and ensuring quality as speed increases.

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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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