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"Who should own AI in my organization?" It's a question our AI leaders are getting asked a lot, as organizations sort through how to structure and scale AI adoption at their organizations.

With this in mind, Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders are Credera, discuss who should own AI in organizations to ensure quick, innovative, and safe adoption.

(Spoiler alert–it's the CEO.)

Show outline:


Intro 
00:45 – Who should own AI in an organization? 
8:22 – How boards should get up to speed on AI success and governance, and why boards need to be more aggressive with AI adoption
12:06 – Comparing AI and ecommerce – adopt or get left behind
15:40 – The immediate need to create an AI strategy and concrete goals
20:11 – No excuses – should CEOs set significant challenges to enforce faster adoption?
24:00 – Is creating a Center of Excellence the way to move faster?
30:40 – Balancing security risks with opportunity  
34 – Why AI adoption is ultimately the CEO's job, and a call to move quickly
46:30 – The exciting chapter of AI

AI talent is the need of the hour. It's been a mad dash to gobble up whatever talent organizations can find, at very high costs. With such high stakes, how should companies navigate this landscape and ensure ROI on AI talent investments? Vincent Yates, Jason Goth, and Kevin Erickson, three senior leaders are Credera, deep dive into the AI talent wars.

Find out more on Credera.com.

Show outline:


Intro 
0:30 – The AI talent gold rush & the Gartner hype cycle 
5:00 – Building AI technology verses utilizing the technology – what does your organization actually need? 
11:00 – Is fear the real root of the hype?  
15:00 – Labor market shifts in the backdrop of the AI hype  
23:45 – How AI will change capital allocation & the world of VCs and startups 
29:07 – Is the AI boom unique, or similar to past tech revolutions?  
31:59 – How will AI-natives change the workforce? 
36:30 – The societal and economic impacts of the AI revolution 
39:27 – Practical advice on what should companies do to navigate this landscape 

Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are back for their first podcast in 2024 and are deep diving into the trends unveiled at CES. The tech leaders share their thoughts on what trends might stick, what was truly innovative, and what was disappointing about the event.

Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio share their perspectives on the imperative of retooling in the face of AI and its significance for organizations across the globe. 

Investing in AI is a crucial business decision that can significantly impact a company's future. However, the substantial costs associated and the uncertainty of achieving profitable returns pose significant challenges. How can businesses effectively navigate this risk and make informed investment choices?

In this episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth engage in a conversation with Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera, to delve into the intricacies of AI investment strategies. The discussion focuses on the startup-like nature of AI investments, how organizations should consider such investments, and effective methodologies for developing profitable generative AI business models.

In the latest episode of our Technology Tangents podcast, Vincent Yates and Jason Goth are joined by Kevin Erickson, Partner at Credera. The trio explore the transformative impact of AI on traditional development and testing processes, delving into critical questions that challenge our understanding of how software is built and validated.