The Business AI Playbook

Colossyan
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The go-to source for C-level executives and business leaders navigating the transformative power of Generative AI. We provide real-world insights into how AI is reshaping knowledge transfer, learning, sales enablement, customer support, and enterprise IT—helping decision-makers unlock AI-driven productivity and innovation.

Episodes

  1. How Pandora Fixed 125 Broken Systems to Unlock AI with Erik Schmidt

    Apr 15

    How Pandora Fixed 125 Broken Systems to Unlock AI with Erik Schmidt

    How do you unlock AI in a company weighed down by over 125 broken systems? In this episode, Erik Schmidt shares how Pandora rebuilt its foundation to make AI actually work. We explore the hidden barriers that stop most organizations from scaling AI—from technical debt and fragmented data to misaligned teams—and what it really takes to fix them. A must-listen for anyone navigating AI, data infrastructure, or digital transformation. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan⁠

    40 min
  2. How Agentic AI Changes The Role Of Customer Education with Mark Oehlert

    Feb 26

    How Agentic AI Changes The Role Of Customer Education with Mark Oehlert

    In Episode 8 of the Business AI Playbook, Dominik sits down with Mark Oehlert, Director of Customer Education at Qualtrics, to explore how Agentic AI is reshaping customer education and enablement. They discuss: The shift from generative AI to agentic workflows Replacing manual processes with AI agents Maintaining quality with humans in the loop Why AI exposes broken workflows Real-time content updates and personalization How education teams must evolve in the age of AI Mark also shares why “the AI you’re using today is the worst AI you’ll ever use” — and why experimentation is critical. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan⁠

    46 min
  3. How AI Agents Are Changing Corporate Learning with Dr. Philippa Hardman

    Jan 19

    How AI Agents Are Changing Corporate Learning with Dr. Philippa Hardman

    What happens when learning stops being a course — and becomes part of the job itself? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Philippa Hardman to explore how AI agents are reshaping corporate learning, sales enablement, and performance management. We dive into how organizations are moving from “AI for efficiency” to AI for impact, why learning in the flow of work is finally becoming real, and how agentic AI can support coaching, apprenticeship, and real-world performance — not just content creation. You’ll hear: A clear breakdown of prompts vs GPTs vs AI agents Why learning is merging with work, coaching, and performance Practical, low-risk ways to start experimenting with AI today The biggest misconceptions and fears teams have about AI Where AI-powered learning is heading next — especially evaluation and ROI If you work in L&D, HR, enablement, or leadership, this episode will change how you think about AI’s role in learning. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan⁠

    38 min
  4. How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Cybersecurity with Carmine Valente

    12/08/2025

    How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Cybersecurity with Carmine Valente

    Generative AI is moving fast—and so are the risks. In this episode, Dominik sits down with Carmen, an AI & Data leader at Con Edison (formerly leading AI initiatives at Paramount), to break down what responsible AI adoption looks like when security, privacy, compliance, and business outcomes all matter. You’ll hear practical lessons from the front lines of AI security, including why Gen-AI expands the attack surface, how social engineering is evolving, and what governance looks like beyond “just block it.” In this episode: How Gen-AI changed the threat landscape (2022–2023 and beyond) Phishing + social engineering in the era of voice/face cloning Behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring “Fighting AI with AI” (deception + poisoning attacker models) Why blocking tools backfires—and what to do instead Building an AI committee (legal, privacy, compliance, cyber, tech) Agentic AI and why “human-in-the-loop” still matters 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    44 min
  5. How AI Enables Social Simulations for Effective Learning with Zsolt Olah

    10/21/2025

    How AI Enables Social Simulations for Effective Learning with Zsolt Olah

    This episode delves into the powerful intersection of AI, social simulations, and corporate learning. Dominik and Zsolt discuss how organizations can leverage AI to create more realistic, adaptive, and measurable learning environments that bridge the gap between knowledge and performance. Whether you’re an L&D professional, HR leader, or technology enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the future of workplace learning and the critical role AI plays in enabling it. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    41 min
  6. How AI Is Turning Learning Into Real-World Skills with Catalina Schveninger

    08/15/2025

    How AI Is Turning Learning Into Real-World Skills with Catalina Schveninger

    AI is revolutionizing the way we learn and apply knowledge in the real world. In this episode, host Dominik is joined by Catalina Schveninger, an experienced leader in talent development and learning innovation. Whether you’re an HR leader, L&D professional, or simply curious about the future of skills, this conversation is packed with real-world examples and actionable insights. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    53 min
  7. How The Learning Industry Can Make A Meaningful Impact With Gamification And AI with Dr Ashwin Mehta

    07/14/2025

    How The Learning Industry Can Make A Meaningful Impact With Gamification And AI with Dr Ashwin Mehta

    Join us in this insightful conversation with Dr. Ashwin Mehta, a leading voice in AI-powered gamification and immersive digital learning. 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    1h 11m
  8. How Learning Teams Can Prove Real ROI With AI with Marc Steven Ramos

    06/25/2025

    How Learning Teams Can Prove Real ROI With AI with Marc Steven Ramos

    What does real ROI in Learning & Development look like in the AI era? In this episode, Dominik sits down with Marc Ramos — former Chief Learning Officer at Cornerstone and L&D leader at Google and Novartis — to explore how AI is empowering teams to prove their impact, optimize operations, and extract deeper value from learner data. __ 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/⁠ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    1h 19m
  9. How AI is Powering Knowledge Transfer in Today's Workplace with Donald H. Taylor

    06/03/2025

    How AI is Powering Knowledge Transfer in Today's Workplace with Donald H. Taylor

    In today’s episode, Dominic sits down with L&D expert Donald H. Taylor to discuss how AI is influencing corporate learning — from knowledge retention to employee development. __ 👉 Follow Dominik on LinkedIn for expert takes on business, AI, and innovation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikkovacs/ 👉 Follow Colossyan to see how AI video is changing enterprise learning: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colossyan

    56 min
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The go-to source for C-level executives and business leaders navigating the transformative power of Generative AI. We provide real-world insights into how AI is reshaping knowledge transfer, learning, sales enablement, customer support, and enterprise IT—helping decision-makers unlock AI-driven productivity and innovation.

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