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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
AI Security
Risk Management
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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For years, technology leaders could afford a little inefficiency.

A system that stayed in place longer than it should. Infrastructure that nobody got around to optimizing. Assets that quietly blended into the background.

AI is changing the math.

A... more

The most important shift in AI isn't better chatbots. It's the arrival of agents that can work independently.

Give them a task before bed and they may finish it before you wake up. They can write code, access tools, analyze information and make deci... more

The most interesting thing at Cisco Live! 2026 wasn't a product announcement.

It was a shift in tone.

For years, technology leaders have had the luxury of studying change before responding to it. They could build a roadmap, socialize a strategy, se... more

Remember when employees started using Dropbox before IT approved it?

AI agents feel a lot like that moment.

People are building them because they're useful. Not because they were told to. The surprise isn't that agents are showing up across the ent... more

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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
Craig McQueen
Softchoice
Episode: AI Is Having Its Dropbox Moment
Byron Loflin
Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq
Nasdaq
Episode: Boards Can't Stay at 30,000 Feet Anymore

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 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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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.
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.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Zius Caravalla
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