The CAIO Connect Podcast (Chief AI Officer Connect Podcast)

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The CAIO Connect Podcast with Sanjay Puri Join tech entrepreneur, AI expert, and mentor Sanjay Puri as he delves into the world of AI leadership. Each episode unravels the challenges and triumphs faced by Chief AI Officers and dynamic founders, sharing insightful stories and experiences. Discover how these leaders attract top talent and drive innovation in AI and emerging technologies. Tune in for vibrant conversations that explore the future of AI, showcase exciting company endeavors, and inspire potential hires. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or someone curious about the future, this podcast is your gateway to the forefront of AI leadership.

  1. AI at L&T Finance: Dr. Debarag Banerjee on C-Suite Alignment, Agentic AI, and the Talent War

    2天前

    AI at L&T Finance: Dr. Debarag Banerjee on C-Suite Alignment, Agentic AI, and the Talent War

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Dr. Debarag Banerjee, Chief AI & Data Officer at L&T Finance, to explore how AI is reshaping financial services. With a Stanford PhD, 15 patents, and leadership roles at Flipkart, Jio, Agoda, and Intel, Dr. Banerjee shares practical frameworks on building enterprise-scale AI.  Highlights from this episode:  Why RODI (Return on Data Investment) is a must-have framework for the C-Suite. How Cyclops, L&T Finance’s ML underwriting engine, processes loans in under 4 seconds. Agentic AI adoption: where chatbots and underwriting converge. Managing a multi-LLM strategy (OpenAI, Gemini, Llama, OSS models). The talent war in AI: hiring beyond FAANG. 👉 Subscribe to CAIO Connect for more conversations with global Chief AI Officers.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/debarag/  ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction  02:23 - 02:40 - I've been in the AI from way before it was cool.  04:23.301 - 04:44 - the world's first generative AI-based fashion designs. This was way before GIGPD.  09:12 - 10:41 - A hands-on boot camp for the C-suite and board.  13:56 - 14:13 - The concept of "Return on Data Investment" (RODI).  58:53 - 59:13 - a big part of what we call software engineering was actually a profession that we made a mistake creating.  1:01:03 - 1:01:04 - Preference for "cautious" agents.  1:01:36 - 1:01:38 - Gen.AI in production in "months, ideally weeks."

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  2. Vishal Gupta (Lexmark CTO) on Driving AI ROI, Building Ethics Boards & Enabling Business Outcomes

    8月28日

    Vishal Gupta (Lexmark CTO) on Driving AI ROI, Building Ethics Boards & Enabling Business Outcomes

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast hosted by Sanjay Puri, we sit down with Vishal Gupta, Lexmark’s Global CTO, CIO, and SVP of Connected Technology — to discuss how he’s scaling AI-led transformation at a global level.  In this episode:  Why the “push” AI model is over — and the board is now driving the pull How Lexmark is embedding AI into key products and business functions The 4 big changes AI brings compared to past tech cycles Building AI strategies that create tangible enterprise value Vishal’s philosophy on talent development and “AI as a superpower” 💡 A must-watch for any technology or business leader thinking long-term about AI.  📺 Watch now and subscribe for more insights from top CAIOs and CIOs.    Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-gupta-046149/    ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction   3:19 Vishal’s journey from engineering to C-suite and the importance of solving the right problems   5:58 The CIO/CTO role: a shift from a push to a pull model for AI   8:10 The democratization of AI and the unprecedented interest in the technology  9:48 The hype cycle: AI as both an opportunity and a distraction   11:31 The critical role of change management and prioritizing use cases   14:23 How to prioritize use cases with a steering team   18:16 An overview of Lexmark's business and its technology roots   19:10 Real-world AI use cases at Lexmark (extending product life, automated proposals, customer support)   24:12 ROI of AI and building trust with business leaders   25:04 The secret sauce: developing talent internally to get buy-in and drive results   31:15 The war for AI talent and the importance of enabling existing employees 34:31 The Technology Rotation Program (TRP) for college hires   37:22 The changing role of the CIO and the inevitability of change   39:07 Driving productivity gains across the enterprise   41:35 Defining and implementing agentic AI   45:59 The security of AI: trust but verify   55:33 The importance of an AI ethics board and responsible AI development   58:48 Lightning Round of questions   59:53 Final thoughts and farewell

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  3. Frank Schmid on AI Agents, Organisational Redesign & Human Oversight | CAIO Connect Podcast

    8月15日

    Frank Schmid on AI Agents, Organisational Redesign & Human Oversight | CAIO Connect Podcast

    What happens when agents start shaping organizations instead of just executing tasks?  Frank Schmid explores:  Why human oversight remains non-negotiable for AI agents How AI agents differ from traditional RPA tools Governance, telemetry, and insider threat mitigation Why AI agents may redesign workflows—and even organizations—on their own The real reasons no agent is in production (yet) at Gen Re 🔍 Watch now to dive deep into the future of enterprise workflows and the promise—and peril—of AI agents.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.genre.com/us/knowledge/contributors/frank-schmid?page=1&facet=all    ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Highlights   1:06 Frank's career journey and an overview of General Reinsurance   3:46 The experience of incorporating AI into a legacy company   4:42 The role of AI as a transformative general-purpose technology   7:09 Overcoming skepticism and fostering AI adoption   14:03 The three levels of GenAI adoption: task, workflow, and organizational redesign   17:04 The shift from application-centric to data-centric thinking   20:39 The strategy for using proprietary and hyperscaler models   24:01 Competing for AI talent   28:39 Increasing AI literacy among underwriters and actuaries   30:26 The J-curve effect and measuring productivity gains   34:03 Defining and approaching AI agents   41:19 The role of AI in cybersecurity and the new threat of AI agents   46:33 Lightning Round of Questions   48:03 Final thoughts and farewell

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  4. Kristie Grinnell on Building an Agentic AI Factory at TD SYNNEX | CAIO Connect Podcast

    8月11日

    Kristie Grinnell on Building an Agentic AI Factory at TD SYNNEX | CAIO Connect Podcast

    Explore how TD SYNNEX CIO Kristie Grinnell is revolutionizing enterprise AI through her vision of an “agentic AI factory” and “bot factory.” Learn how she’s scaling innovation securely while enabling a hybrid workforce.  In this episode:  What an “agentic AI factory” actually means No-code to pro-code AI implementation at scale Why AI must be governed like your human workforce The CIO’s role in leading AI transformation Building secure sandboxes for experimentation 🎧 Watch now to understand the real architecture behind enterprise AI success.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiegrinnell/

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  5. How Emerson’s CTO Peter Zornio is Redefining Industrial Automation with AI | CAIO Connect Podcast

    8月1日

    How Emerson’s CTO Peter Zornio is Redefining Industrial Automation with AI | CAIO Connect Podcast

    Welcome to another episode of CAIO Connect! In this powerful conversation, Sanjay Puri is joined by Peter Zornio, CTO of Emerson, to explore how AI is transforming industrial automation at a foundational level. Peter reflects on his 40-year career and shares the evolution from traditional process control to generative AI.  🔍 Key Insights:  Why Emerson was using AI decades before it became mainstream Peter's definition of “Boundless Automation” and what it means for the future Real-world examples of AI in action: from predictive maintenance to sustainability How Emerson balances explainability, determinism, and trust in AI systems The role of venture capital and innovation in shaping Emerson's future 👀 Watch this episode to understand how deep domain knowledge and AI strategy intersect in the industrial sector.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerson    https://www.facebook.com/EmersonCorporate/   https://x.com/Emerson_News     Peter Zornio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterzornio/

    46 分钟
  6. Bring Your Own Agents (BYOA) - The New Security Paradigm for Multi-Agent Systems | CAIO Connect Podcast

    7月30日

    Bring Your Own Agents (BYOA) - The New Security Paradigm for Multi-Agent Systems | CAIO Connect Podcast

    In this groundbreaking episode of the CAIO Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Claudionor Coelho Jr., Chief AI Officer at Zscaler, to explore the revolutionary future of enterprise AI. With three decades of experience spanning formal methods, machine learning, and enterprise AI, Claudionor shares his unique perspective on why the future of AI will be agentic, neuro-symbolic, and secure.  Key Topics Covered:  The critical limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) with NP-complete problems and discrete reasoning Why enterprise AI leaders must understand the difference between discrete and probabilistic reasoning The revolutionary concept of "Bring Your Own Agents" (BYOA) and agent-to-agent communication Security challenges in multi-agent systems and data protection across enterprise perimeters How Zscaler processes half a trillion daily transactions using AI at massive scale The emergence of neuro-symbolic AI as the solution to current AI limitations Practical guidance for Chief AI Officers on selecting the right AI use cases for maximum ROI Global implications of AI implementation across different regulations and infrastructure  About the Guest: Claudionor Coelho Jr. is the Chief AI Officer at Zscaler, one of the world's leading cybersecurity firms. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and has held leadership positions at Google, Palo Alto Networks, and Advantest. He serves on World Economic Forum working groups on AI and cybersecurity.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudionor-coelho-jr-b156b01/

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  7. Building AI Teams, Ethics, and Agentic Systems with Prudential Financials’ Gaia Bellone | CAIO Connect Podcast

    7月16日

    Building AI Teams, Ethics, and Agentic Systems with Prudential Financials’ Gaia Bellone | CAIO Connect Podcast

    In this powerful episode of CAIO Connect, host Sanjay Puri dives deep with Gaia Bellone, Chief Data & AI Officer at Prudential Financial Financial for Emerging Markets. Gaia shares her inspiring journey from Carnegie Mellon to transforming global financial services with AI.  🔍 What you'll learn:  How Gaia moved from stochastic calculus to executive AI leadership Challenges in balancing AI innovation with responsible governance Why starting small matters: practical steps for enterprise AI rollout How Prudential Financial ensures measurable ROI on AI initiatives Advice for aspiring AI professionals in finance 👉 Watch Now and discover the mindset behind global AI transformation!  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiabellone/

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  8. Building the AI-Powered Workforce of the Future with Ganesh Ramakrishnan | CAIO Connect Podcast

    7月2日

    Building the AI-Powered Workforce of the Future with Ganesh Ramakrishnan | CAIO Connect Podcast

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing talent and workforce solutions at scale. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, CIO of ManpowerGroup, shares: · How AI helps match millions of resumes to jobs with machine learning · The concept of the “Talent Agent”: a 24/7 virtual career coach · How Manpower is turning decades of data into a strategic moat · The cloud migration that laid the foundation for AI acceleration 🎧 A must-watch for anyone in HR tech, AI, or enterprise transformation. Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-ramakrishnan-b523092/ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the CAIO Podcast 01:30 – Ganesh’s Career Journey: From IIT to Global CIO 04:25 – Building Banks from Scratch in Eastern Europe 06:40 – The Changing Role of CIO in the AI Era 10:45 – CIO as a Business Transformer, Not Just Tech Leader 14:30 – Essential Skills for Future CIOs and CAIOs 18:55 – How ManpowerGroup Uses AI to Match Talent with Jobs 23:45 – Introducing the Virtual Talent Agent 29:40 – Why Companies Must Start Small and Dream Big 31:20 – Prioritising AI Initiatives: Avoiding the Pilot Purgatory 34:00 – Building the Right AI Data Foundation 36:15 – Hiring AI Talent & Creating an Innovation Culture 42:55 – AI Ethics and Bias Mitigation at Scale 46:15 – Measuring AI ROI and Communicating Value 48:30 – Why Diversity is Essential in AI Teams 50:45 – Why Leaders Must Keep Learning AI 53:30 – How AI Will Reshape the Future of Work 56:10 – Emerging AI Trend to Watch: Agentic AI 57:24 – ⚡ Lightning Round: Ganesh’s AI Preferences 59:31 – Closing Thoughts & Message to AI Leaders

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The CAIO Connect Podcast with Sanjay Puri Join tech entrepreneur, AI expert, and mentor Sanjay Puri as he delves into the world of AI leadership. Each episode unravels the challenges and triumphs faced by Chief AI Officers and dynamic founders, sharing insightful stories and experiences. Discover how these leaders attract top talent and drive innovation in AI and emerging technologies. Tune in for vibrant conversations that explore the future of AI, showcase exciting company endeavors, and inspire potential hires. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or someone curious about the future, this podcast is your gateway to the forefront of AI leadership.

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