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What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

Andreas Welsch
Generative AI
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Go-To-Market Strategies
AI Agent Frameworks
Machine Learning
Data-Centric Machine Learning
AI Security
Marketing
Sales
Digital Transformation
Data Quality
Productivity
Customer Experience
Microsoft
Robotic Process Automation
Collaborative AI Agents
Business Intelligence
Procurement
Supply Chain Security

“What’s the BUZZ?” is a live format where leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned technology hype into business outcomes. Each episode features a different guest who shares their journey in implementing AI and automation in business. From overcoming challenges to seeing real... more

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What does it actually take to build AI governance that enables innovation instead of slowing it down?

In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Walter Haydock, CEO of StackAware, to break down how leaders can move fro... more

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What do you do when AI takes the junior roles, and attention becomes your most valuable resource? 

Steven Puri and host Andreas Welsch map a practical path from distraction and short-term thinking to sustainable high performance.

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The uncomfortable trust for leaders is this: AI is changing how leadership works, or is it?

In the latest episode of the “What’s the BUZZ?” podcast, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Sadie St. Lawrence, founder of Human Machine Collaboration Instit... more

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Stop chasing the rainbow—this episode shows how to turn AI pilots into repeatable programs that actually deliver business value.

Host Andreas Welsch talks with Ivo Strohhammer about the hard work behind scaling AI adoption: moving from experiments t... more

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Sadie St. Lawrence
Author of Becoming an AI Orchestrator
Author, Speaker on AI Orchestration
Episode: Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)
Samantha McConnell
Director of AI Strategy and Product Management at Cox Communications
Cox Communications
Episode: Making AI Agents Reusable Across the Enterprise (Samantha McConnell)
Mo Jamous
15-year veteran in the financial industry with a focus on data, technology, and digital solutions
Episode: Top Lessons from Deploying AI Agents in Banking (Mo Jamous)
Rebecca Bultsma
AI ethics professional and educator.
Episode: Teaching AI Agents Ethical Behavior (Rebecca Bultsma)
Todd Raphael
Expert in HR technology and marketing for talent acquisition
Skyhive
Episode: Designing Workforces for Agentic AI: What HR Must Do Next (Todd Raphael)
Tim Williams
Expert in AI and former corporate leader with extensive experience in making AI profitable for businesses.
Episode: Agents Need IDs: How to Authenticate & Score Agent Trust (Tim Williams)
Christian Muehlroth
CEO of Itonics, a software provider for enterprise innovation and technology management.
Itonics
Episode: How AI Agents Drive Disruptive Innovation (Christian Muehlroth)
Danielle Gifford
Managing Director at PwC focusing on AI solutions and products, and a professor at the University of Calgary teaching applied AI in business.
PwC
Episode: Evolving Your Leadership for Hybrid Teams (Danielle Gifford)
Alison McCauley
Expert in emerging technology and human behavior, focusing on the intersection of AI and organizational change.
Episode: Leading in Times of AI-Driven Uncertainty (Alison McCauley)

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Andreas Welsch
Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing; host and producer of the series.

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Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)
Q: What practical steps can a leader take to start this journey if they're not the technical expert?
Get hands-on with AI yourself first, use simple tools to learn what is possible, and then design a cross-functional plan that includes governance, data infrastructure, and a roadmap for upskilling the team while gradually integrating AI into core processes.
Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)
Q: How should organizations think about their tech stack in the context of AI adoption?
Organizations should ensure their tech stack aligns with their business strategy and supports a systems-thinking approach, enabling data governance, scalable AI workflows, and integration across departments to avoid data silos and incompatible tools.
Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)
Q: Sadie, what does it mean to become an AI orchestrator in practical terms for leaders and teams?
It means adopting a leadership mindset that prioritizes setting clear objectives, building the right systems and governance, and empowering teams to experiment with AI while maintaining accountability and expertise. Leaders must model hands-on use, then scale responsible AI practices across the organization.
Making AI Agents Reusable Across the Enterprise (Samantha McConnell)
Q: How do you measure adoption?
We measure adoption by looking at significant users, their frequency of use, and comparing it to legacy tools.
Top Lessons from Deploying AI Agents in Banking (Mo Jamous)
Q: How do you measure success with agentic AI?
By instrumenting agents with performance metrics during building, we can track usage and associated ROI effectively.

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A practical, leadership-focused exploration of how AI and automation translate hype into measurable business results. Across episodes, guests share real-world experiences implementing AI—from governance and transformation programs to enterprise-scale deployment, security, and ethics. The show emphasizes actionable frameworks, such as building AI registries, designing agents for business impact, managing change, and aligning AI strategy with organizational goals. It often features senior leaders and practitioners who champion governance, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration, with notable emphasis on enterprise applications, HR implications, and responsible adoption. A standout trait is the mix of strategic commentary and hands-on... more

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