ABTalks

AB Talks

Welcome to Leading with Impact — a podcast where we sit down with visionary leaders shaping the future of healthcare, AI, and global business. From global heads to pioneers in Agentic and Gen AI, each guest shares their real-world experiences, leadership philosophies, and lessons learned from the frontlines of innovation. Every episode is designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to lead with clarity - no matter where you are in your journey. 🎧 Tune in to learn how great leaders think, adapt, and make decisions that drive meaningful change.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Building Startups in the Age of AI #abtalks

    We explore what it really takes to build and scale a startup in the age of AI—from choosing between part-time and full-time entrepreneurship to leveraging conversational AI, GenAI, and agentic workflows for real business impact.This episode unpacks the startup journey, the importance of starting over waiting for the perfect idea, bootstrapping advantages, controlling LLM costs, and how AI is reshaping hiring, content creation, and product development.From founding Yodaplus to deepfake content generation and agentic workflows, this conversation blends startup strategy, AI tools, GenAI innovation, and founder mindset into one powerful narrative.If you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, startup builder, product leader, AI enthusiast, or tech professional, this episode will change the way you look at startups, AI, and building for the future.Speaker – Vishrut Srivastava, Founder Yodaplus⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:09 – Journey into Entrepreneurship03:38 – The Journey of Building a Startup04:14 – Part-Time vs Full-Time Startup04:57 – Is Starting More Important Than the Idea?05:25 – Founding Yodaplus06:23 – Conversational AI Explained08:36 – GenGPT and the Rise of Generative AI11:42 – How to Control LLM Costs14:39 – Agentic Workflows & Top AI Tools20:10 – The Unfair Advantage of Bootstrapped Startups25:23 – Deepfake Content Generation27:19 – When Is the Right Time to Start a Startup?28:43 – The Impact of AI in Hiring31:20 – Rapid Fire Round33:18 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If You Enjoyed This Episode✅ Like the video✅ Drop your questions in the comments✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, startups & entrepreneurship🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode#StartupPodcast #Entrepreneurship #GenAI #ConversationalAI #AgenticAI#BootstrappedStartup #AIinHiring #DeepfakeAI #LLMCosts #FounderJourney#FutureOfStartups #TechEntrepreneur #ABTalksonAI #Explore #Trending #Viral #Podcast

    35 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    What Coca-Cola, GenAI & Agentic Commerce Reveal About the Future of Brands | #abtalks

    We explore what it really takes to build iconic global brands—from Coca-Cola’s timeless red Santa strategy to the rise of GenAI, agentic commerce, and data-driven market intelligence.This episode unpacks how world-class companies think about branding, quality control across geographies, anti-marketing movements, and why leaders today are shifting from legacy FMCG giants to healthcare, tech, and AI-first organizations.From career pivots at Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson to the future of market research powered by Agentic AI, this conversation blends marketing strategy, enterprise technology, and leadership wisdom into one powerful narrative.If you're a marketer, brand strategist, MBA aspirant, product leader, data professional, or GenAI enthusiast, this episode will change the way you look at brand building and business transformation.Speaker – Pavi Gupta, Former VP Insights & Analytics, Chobani⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:09 – Career Journey: From Early Days to Coca-Cola14:10 – Coca-Cola’s Branding Playbook & the Iconic Red Santa Strategy19:00 – Is Coca-Cola’s Quality Consistent Across Countries?20:39 – The Real Impact of Anti-Marketing Movements on Big Brands22:38 – Transitioning from Coca-Cola to Johnson & Johnson25:26 – Domain Insights: How to Enter and Grow in This Space31:17 – GenAI & Agentic AI Transforming Market Research35:33 – Does Influencer Marketing Actually Work?40:28 – The Rise of Agentic Commerce44:18 – ERP Systems: Off-the-Shelf vs Custom-Built48:55 – Managing Culture Change Across Countries52:18 – The Biggest Fear Every Leader Faces56:29 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us: Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode? 👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If You Enjoyed This Episode✅ Like the video✅ Drop your questions in the comments✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, branding & leadership🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode#BrandStrategy #CocaCola #GenAI #AgenticAI #AgenticCommerce#MarketingPodcast #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTech#InfluencerMarketing #ERPSystems #MarketResearch #Leadership#FutureOfMarketing #BusinessPodcast #ABTalksonAI #Explore #Trending #Viral #Podcast

    51 min
  3. 15 JAN

    Why Enterprise Governance Fails (And How Practitioners Fix It) | #abtalks

    In this episode, we sit down with Indrajit Kar and Zonunfeli Ralte — authors of Building Multimodal Generative AI & Agentic Applications, Ultimate Genetic Algorithms with Python, and Learn Python Generative AI — to unpack how modern GenAI, multimodal systems, and agentic AI architectures are actually built in the real world.From the motivation behind writing these books to designing production-ready multimodal pipelines, this conversation goes deep into how AI is evolving — and how humans, engineers, and organisations must adapt alongside it.🎧 Here’s what we discuss: • Why they decided to write books on Multimodal AI, Agentic AI & Python GenAI • The real process of creating a technical AI book • Practical real-world examples from the books • How the human role will evolve in agentic AI systems • Native vs horizontal agentic AI architectures • The most impactful parts of the books • Responsible and ethical AI implementation in organisations • How these books help working AI professionals • Key takeaways for readers • High-value real-world use cases of GenAI & Agentic AI • Step-by-step guidance for beginners in AI • India’s current position in GenAI and Agentic AI adoptionWhether you’re a student, AI engineer, data scientist, or tech leader, this episode delivers practical insights into building, scaling, and using next-generation AI systems.Speakers – Indrajit Kar – Author, Building Multimodal Generative AI & Agentic Applications, Ultimate Genetic Algorithms with Python Zonunfeli Ralte – Author, Learn Python Generative AI, Ultimate Genetic Algorithms with Python⸻⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Multimodal AI & Agentic AI04:20 – Motivation to write books on Generative AI & Python09:07 – The real process of building a technical AI book12:37 – Practical real-world GenAI example from the book18:54 – Challenges of writing AI books in the digital era22:10 – How the human role evolves in Agentic AI systems25:13 – Native vs Horizontal Agentic AI architectures29:50 – Most impactful parts of the Multimodal & GenAI books34:56 – Ensuring responsible & ethical AI in organisations39:13 – How these books help AI professionals42:26 – Key takeaways for readers44:41 – Real-world use cases of Multimodal & Agentic AI47:04 – Beginner roadmap for learning AI & GenAI51:19 – India’s growth in GenAI & Agentic AI adoption54:23 – Conclusion ⸻📩 Contact Us: Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode? 👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video: ✅ Like ✅ Comment your thoughts or questions ✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, careers, and technology leadership 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes#Podcast #ABTalks #AnilBajpai #MultimodalAI #AgenticAI #GenerativeAI #PythonAI #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #LLM #Transformers #Autoencoders #GeneticAlgorithms #AIPodcast #FutureOfAI #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation

    55 min
  4. 14 JAN

    Are Coders Enough to Build India’s Future in 2025?

    🎥 In This Episode:We explore the future of tech careers in India, the evolving software job market, and why coders alone won’t build India’s future.Our guest shares his powerful journey from working in risk and marketing analytics in the US, experiencing the 2008 financial crisis firsthand, to moving back to India to build a purpose-driven startup.We dive deep into the reality of India’s job crisis, the gap between fresh graduates and actual employment, and how GenAI, Copilot, and automation are disrupting traditional software roles.⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:26 - Journey to move to US07:45 - Demand of AgenticAI, ML, Data Science10:25 - Shift to Python15:27 - Phases to Move to India17:52 - Challenges in India21:00 - Off Source22:15 - Standout from other StartUp22:45 - India's Job Market24:33 - Fresher Situation26:30 - Idea for StartUp28:27 - Challenges to Start StartUp28:56 - StartUp Model Learnings31:12 - How to Get First Client35:01 - India's Startup Cities36:52 - Challenges in Hiring Good Talent39:21 - What Data Engineer Do40:37 - Insight of Good Employee 42:40 - What to Include in Resume50:32 - Role of AgenticAI52:03 - Important Skills⸻💡 Highlights:• India tech jobs 2025• Future of work India• AI and coding jobs• Is coding still relevant• Software engineer future India• Startup ecosystem India 2025⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#futureofwork #indiatechjobs #agenticai #startupindia #codingjobs2025 #genai #indianstartups #returntoindia #careerintech #freshersjobs #resumetips #hiringchallenges #podcast #abtalks

    55 min
  5. 13 JAN

    AI Tools 2025: GenAI & Agentic AI Skills That Will 10X Your Career, Cursor | AB Talks Podcast

    🚀 AI Tools in 2025 are changing everything! From GenAI to the rise of Agentic AI, the future of work is here. If you’re a student, fresher, or professional looking to build a career in data science, AI, or software engineering, mastering these skills will give you a massive career edge.In this podcast, we break down:✅ How GenAI & Agentic AI are reshaping jobs and startups✅ Why freshers can’t rely only on AI tools✅ Skills that will 10X your career growth✅ Future of AI careers, startups, and global opportunitiesWhether you want to land your first job, grow as a developer, or stay ahead of AI trends, this conversation is your ultimate career roadmap for 2025.👉 Don’t just use AI—leverage it to thrive!⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction08:18 - Startup Career Difference11:19 - What to Look in Startup Before Joining?13:07 - Market Shift in Hiring Fresher18:30 - How We Are Defining The Productivity Gain?20:36 - Top Two AI Tools For Development22:10 - Criticality of QA Job Role25:32 - What All Use Cases Can be Solved By AI28:09 - What is AI Ethics 34:53 - Where Do We See AI, LLM, Agentic AI in 5 Years40:20 - Some Comparisons 43:23 - Why India Not Building It's Own LLM45:09 - Advice To Be Future Ready47:48 - Advice To Founders⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads

    51 min
  6. 12 JAN

    AI in Medicine: GenAI, Drug Discovery & The Future of Healthcare in 2025

    AI is reshaping healthcare and pharma faster than ever before. 💊🤖In this podcast, we dive deep into how AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI are transforming drug discovery, telemedicine, regulatory processes, and healthcare jobs.From the $2.8B cost of bringing a drug to market to Big Tech partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, we explore how AI in healthcare is changing everything — from clinical trials to patient care.⸻💡 Highlights• AI impact on drug discovery & clinical trials• GenAI & Agentic AI in pharma• Pharma + Big Tech partnerships (Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, AWS)• Telemedicine & remote monitoring• AI in hiring, healthcare jobs & the future workforce• Healthcare regulations for AI-designed drugs👉 If you want to understand the future of medicine, biotech innovation, and AI’s role in healthcare, this episode is a must-watch.⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: AI & Healthcare Podcast 202505:34 – Client Relationship Management in Healthcare & Pharma07:07 – First Sales Pitch: Winning Clients with Confidence10:00 – Guidance for Young Professionals in AI & Life Sciences12:21 – Demos vs PPTs: Best Way to Impress Clients in Pharma/Healthcare16:00 – What is Life Science? Explained for Beginners20:16 – Drug Discovery Process: Challenges & Costs in Pharma21:37 – How AI is Transforming Drug Discovery Timelines23:56 – Research in LLMs: India’s Role in AI & Healthcare Models25:53 – Pharma + Big Tech (Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA) Partnerships27:52 – Regulatory Challenges in AI-Designed Drugs32:12 – GenAI & Agentic AI: Revolutionizing Healthcare34:53 – Market Access & Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in Pharma37:51 – How GenAI is Transforming Health Technology Assessment38:53 – AI for Humans: Enhancing Patient Care & Innovation40:44 – AI’s Impact on Hiring Talent in Healthcare & Pharma45:26 – Future of AI in Healthcare: What’s Next?47:11 – Telemedicine & Remote Monitoring: The New Healthcare Era⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads

    54 min
  7. 11 JAN

    AI in Healthcare: Agentic AI, Value Creation & Future of Medicine | #abtalks

    🚀 In this episode, we explore the future of AI in healthcare, digital transformation, and the evolving role of technology in enterprises. From Indian IT consulting experiences to the rise of Agentic AI, this conversation dives into:How AI is transforming the healthcare industry 🏥- The shift from Waterfall to Agile models- AI tools boosting developer productivity- The role of Agentic AI in driving automation- Career tips for freshers entering AIIf you’re curious about the intersection of AI, healthcare, and enterprise tech, this podcast is a must-watch.⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction04:10 – Indian IT Consulting & Offshore Work09:16 – Engineering Components of Tech & Healthcare12:43 – Learning from Failure14:45 – Waterfall vs Agile in Healthcare IT18:27 – Twill: Digital Transformation Case25:06 – Why Interviews Are Getting Tougher26:25 – Healthcare Industry Trends27:40 – AI in Healthcare Today30:10 – Value Creation by AI in Healthcare31:52 – AI Tools for Developers & Healthcare Productivity33:31 – Agentic AI in Healthcare & Beyond39:14 – Career Advice for Freshers in AI41:22 – Prompt Engineering for Healthcare AI44:20 – Lifelong Learning in Tech & Healthcare AI46:53 – Conclusion & Key Takeaways⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads

    49 min
  8. 10 JAN

    AI Engineer Roadmap, Tools, Agents & The Future of Jobs | AI Architect Podcast

    In this episode of the AI Architect Podcast, we explore the real roadmap to becoming an AI engineer—from skills and tools, to industries, AI agents, hallucinations, and the impact of AI on jobs.Whether you’re starting your career in AI, exploring AI tools and industries, or curious about AI’s impact on jobs, this episode has insights for you.Speaker – Lakshman Jamili, Lead Gen AI Architect⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & today’s topic overview04:25 – Funny corporate story from the tech world09:50 – Career journey: chasing the dream job in the USA14:17 – The step-by-step roadmap for AI engineers17:40 – Essential AI tools every engineer should master20:56 – Best domains & industries to apply AI27:53 – AI agents vs bots explained30:29 – The truth about AI hallucinations32:26 – Prompt engineering and its different types34:04 – What the future of AI looks like36:47 – AI’s impact on job security & the future of work39:45 – Conclusion & key takeaways#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Podcast #AIEngineer #PromptEngineering #Jobs #FutureOfWork #Podcast #AITrends #MachineLearning #abtalks ⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads

    43 min

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Welcome to Leading with Impact — a podcast where we sit down with visionary leaders shaping the future of healthcare, AI, and global business. From global heads to pioneers in Agentic and Gen AI, each guest shares their real-world experiences, leadership philosophies, and lessons learned from the frontlines of innovation. Every episode is designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to lead with clarity - no matter where you are in your journey. 🎧 Tune in to learn how great leaders think, adapt, and make decisions that drive meaningful change.