What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

Andreas Welsch
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“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 results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation.Since 2021, AI leaders have shared their perspectives on AI strategy, leadership, culture, product mindset, collaboration, ethics, sustainability, technology, privacy, and security.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI and automation in business.**********“What’s the BUZZ?” is hosted and produced by Andreas Welsch, top 10 AI advisor, thought leader, speaker, and author of the “AI Leadership Handbook”. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI advisory firm.

  1. May 30

    From Task Automation to Talent Evolution: Multi-Agent Systems in HR (Kris Saling)

    What happens when you deploy multi-agent systems into your HR operations—and how do you ensure they elevate your workforce rather than replace it? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Kris Saling, Senior Data Science Leader working on AI integration for personnel management at scale, to explore the critical foundations needed for successful multi-agent deployments in human resources. Together, they discuss how to identify where agents truly add value, the importance of governance without stifling innovation, and why domain expertise matters as much as technical capability. Discover the strategic framework that transforms agent implementation from a technology exercise into a business outcome: Use the eliminate, simplify, automate, elevate framework to determine which tasks genuinely benefit from intelligent automation versus simple RPA solutions. Not every workflow needs a sophisticated multi-agent system—sometimes the best solution is far simpler.Build governance structures that encourage citizen development while maintaining visibility into what agents are doing, who built them, and when they were last validated. Think of it as traffic laws that keep innovation flowing safely, not bureaucratic red tape.Shift HR's role from transactional processing to full-spectrum talent management. Create a "Waze model" for your workforce where employees can see their skills, available opportunities, and career pathways as automation evolves their current roles.Prioritize domain knowledge alongside technical training. As automation removes the foundational "toil" that traditionally teaches new employees how systems work, you must intentionally preserve that learning pathway.Recognize that AI will transform jobs, not eliminate them—if you keep elevating your human workforce into the work only humans can do. The future belongs to organizations that master this balance.Whether you're an HR leader navigating AI integration, a business executive building multi-agent systems, or a technologist curious about enterprise-scale deployment, this episode offers practical insights and a refreshing perspective on how to turn AI hype into sustainable workforce outcomes. Tune in now to discover how to build multi-agent systems that strengthen your organization's most valuable asset—your people. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    26 min

  2. May 16

    How MLOps and LLMOps Drive Consistent Results (Kristen Kehrer)

    AI is moving quickly from experimentation to deployment, but what does it actually take to operationalize AI successfully? In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch speaks with Kristen Kehrer about the operational realities behind deploying AI, LLMs, and agentic systems in enterprise environments. Three key insights stand out: Production AI requires more than a successful demo  Many organizations underestimate the complexity of moving AI systems into production. Reliable deployment requires monitoring, governance, iteration, and collaboration across business and technical teams.Clean data and knowledge bases remain essential  Even advanced AI systems depend on high-quality documentation and structured information. Weak knowledge bases often lead to unreliable outputs and poor user experiences.LLMOps introduces a new operational layer  Managing prompts, retrieval pipelines, evaluations, and interaction quality has become critical as organizations scale customer-facing AI systems and AI agents.A practical reminder: successful AI adoption is not about deploying the newest model first. It is about building reliable systems, strong operational processes, and the right collaboration between people and technology. Listen to the full episode for a grounded perspective on what it takes to operationalize AI at scale. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    27 min

  3. May 2

    Accelerating Document Processing with AI (Ariana Smetana)

    AI is getting a lot of attention, but where does it actually create measurable impact? In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch speaks with Ariana Smetana, CEO of AccelIQ Digital, about how finance teams can move from experimentation to real outcomes using AI in document processing and reporting. Three key insights stand out: - Start with the bottleneck, not the technology Many finance teams still rely on manual spreadsheets to assemble and validate data. The real opportunity lies in addressing these operational constraints and enabling faster, more proactive decision-making. - Balance probabilistic AI with deterministic accuracy In finance, “almost right” is not acceptable. A layered approach of combining human validation, deterministic calculations, and AI-driven summarization ensures both speed and trust. - Keep humans in control to build trust and adoption AI should augment, not replace, domain expertise. Embedding human oversight across the process is critical to ensuring accuracy, security, and confidence in outputs. A practical reminder: successful AI adoption is not about doing everything or about doing something flashy. It is about solving the right problem, in the right way, with the right level of control. Listen to the full episode for a grounded perspective on applying AI where precision truly matters. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    26 min

  4. Apr 18

    Evolving Executive Leadership with Agentic AI (Elise Neel)

    What if you could get your executive's feedback before your big presentation to them (with zero effort)? Agentic AI makes it possible. In the latest episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Elise Neel, SVP of Global Strategy and Strategic Partnerships at Panasonic, to explore what it really takes for executives to lead in an era of Agentic AI. This conversation goes beyond the hype and gets into a far more important question: How does leadership evolve when intelligence is no longer scarce? Catch the BUZZ: - Why the best leaders are the best orchestrators - How Agentic AI reshapes operating models in addition to productivity - Why executive leaders need hands-on experience beyond theoretical understanding - How sparring agents scale executives’ time and feedback Leaders looking to move from AI curiosity to real organizational impact find examples and inspiration in this episode to evolve their own leadership approach. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    26 min

  5. Apr 3

    How to Set Up Your AI Governance and Risk Program (Walter Haydock)

    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 from reactive AI usage to structured, scalable governance without killing momentum. Together, they discuss why most organizations get AI risk wrong, where governance efforts typically fail, and how to design a program that balances speed, security, and business value. He shares practical insights on defining risk appetite, simplifying policies, and avoiding the extremes that derail AI adoption. Highlights you’ll get from the conversation: Why most companies fall into two traps—“ban AI” or “anything goes”—and how to find the middle ground.The three risks every AI leader must address: data confidentiality, IP ownership, and reputation.What ISO 42001 actually provides and how it helps operationalize AI governance at any scale.The only four ways to handle risk—and why AI doesn’t change these fundamentals.How to define risk appetite in real business terms to guide faster, better decisions.Why overly complex data classification policies fail—and what to do instead.The #1 mistake organizations make when implementing governance programs: unrealistic timelines. If you want a clear, practical approach to managing AI risk while still moving fast, this episode delivers actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Listen now to learn how to turn AI governance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    27 min

  6. Mar 21

    Designing for Agentic AI Attention and Focus (Steven Puri)

    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. In this episode, Steven, a former studio exec, serial founder, and the mind behind a focus app, explains why entry-level jobs are changing, where real human value is rising, and how individuals and teams can design work around attention, not just task lists. He shares concrete techniques for getting into flow, beating the "cold start" procrastination loop, and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a replacement. Highlights you’ll get from the conversation: Why the bottom rungs of traditional career ladders are evaporating and what that means for talent development.The new premium on deep work: what humans still do better than LLMs and how to protect that time.Practical habits to find your best creative windows (chronotype + simple tracking exercise).A productivity hack that actually works: hide everything but your top 3 tasks to defeat paralysis.How to use AI tools to prototype, learn, and ship faster — and why that can accelerate career growth.Leadership blind spots: the danger of short-term cost cuts and why planning for multi-year development still matters.If you want actionable ways to reclaim your attention, structure your day for meaningful output, and turn AI into an enabler of skill growth, this episode is full of concrete, repeatable tactics. Listen now to learn how to turn AI hype into habits and outcomes that actually move your work and career forward. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    31 min

  7. Mar 7

    Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)

    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 Institute and author of Becoming an AI Orchestrator, to discuss what it really takes to lead in the age of AI. Sadie introduces a powerful idea: the future of work belongs to AI orchestrators. They are leaders who know how to guide AI systems the way a conductor leads a symphony. Here are a few key insights from our conversation: - The shift from doing to orchestrating   Work is moving from execution to coordination. Instead of completing every task ourselves, professionals will increasingly guide AI systems—asking the right questions, refining outputs, and turning rough drafts into real business value. - Managers and individual contributors must evolve   Managers often know how to delegate—but may not be using AI themselves. Individual contributors may use AI—but lack experience delegating work. The future requires both groups to develop leadership-level thinking, even without a formal leadership title. - AI success starts with systems thinking   Many organizations want AI outcomes without the right foundations. Leaders need to understand their data, tech stack, and workflows so that AI can support real business strategy rather than becoming another disconnected tool. - AI is an opportunity for everyone to lead   You don’t need to be a technical expert to start. The most important step is simple: get your hands on the keyboard and start experimenting. That’s how leaders begin to see what’s possible. If you want to understand how your role and your organization must evolve in the AI era, this conversation is for you. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    30 min

  8. Feb 21

    From Pilots to Programs: Making AI Stick (Ivo Strohhammer)

    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 to production, building a community that learns together, and helping small and medium businesses avoid the same pitfalls large enterprises faced. Ivo shares hands-on approaches from his work at Siemens and his new local ecosystem: how to enable people, provide secure playgrounds, and balance fast experimentation with the governance and standards needed to scale. Highlights from the conversation: Why employees are your most powerful lever: democratize access, offer secure tools, and create tiered learning paths so people can progress from curious user to local AI champion.How to balance speed and structure: let teams experiment but create standards to avoid reinventing the wheel; use short, adaptive planning cycles and measure impact early.The difference between everyday AI vs. process AI vs. new AI—and why rethinking processes often produces far larger gains than just layering models on existing workflows.Practical ways to help SMEs: open local labs, shared trainings, and a three-stage approach (Awareness → Ability → Application) so smaller orgs can punch above their weight without huge budgets. Three quick takeaways: Put people first—train, enable, and give secure spaces to experiment.Find the sweet spot between experimentation and standardization—pilot widely, scale selectively.Stay agile—test fast, keep what works, fail fast, and move on. If you want a practical playbook for making AI stick—whether you lead a global program or run a local SME—this episode is full of examples and actionable advice. Tune in now to hear the full conversation and start turning your AI pilots into lasting programs. Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show *********** Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers. Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com). More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcast Get a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

    27 min
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“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 results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation.Since 2021, AI leaders have shared their perspectives on AI strategy, leadership, culture, product mindset, collaboration, ethics, sustainability, technology, privacy, and security.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI and automation in business.**********“What’s the BUZZ?” is hosted and produced by Andreas Welsch, top 10 AI advisor, thought leader, speaker, and author of the “AI Leadership Handbook”. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI advisory firm.

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    Andreas Welsch
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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    110
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