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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. From Pilots to Platforms: Scaling AI Safely with Madalina Tanasie | CAIO Connect Podcast

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    From Pilots to Platforms: Scaling AI Safely with Madalina Tanasie | CAIO Connect Podcast

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Madalina Tanasie, CTO of Collibra, to discuss the evolving role of data governance in the age of enterprise AI. From aligning C-level strategy to measuring ROI, exploring internal vs. external AI use cases, and diving deep into the rise of agentic AI, Madalina shares her unique perspective on building trustworthy and scalable AI solutions.  5 Key Takeaways  ⚖️ Balancing Speed and Safety: AI leaders must balance rapid innovation with responsible governance to win trust and scale effectively. 🏗️ Starting Small with AI: Early AI adoption should focus on low-risk internal use cases like code generation, operations automation, and knowledge management. 📊 Measuring ROI Realistically: Boards and executives should distinguish between AI prototypes and production-ready solutions when evaluating ROI. 🔒 Governance Is Essential: Frameworks like the EU AI Act and ISO standards are critical in moving from pilots to durable, governed AI products. 🤖 Agentic AI Opportunities & Risks: Agents can revolutionize workflows but raise new governance and compliance challenges that enterprises must manage carefully.   If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the CAIO Connect Podcast for more insights from AI leaders shaping the future.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalina-tanasie/

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  2. Is AI ROI a Myth or Reality? | Insights from Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer, Exabeam

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    Is AI ROI a Myth or Reality? | Insights from Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer, Exabeam

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Steve Wilson, Chief AI & Product Officer at Exabeam — a tech leader whose career spans from helping shape Java in its early days to driving AI-powered innovation in cybersecurity today.  Steve shares his incredible journey at the intersection of AI, security, and leadership, and breaks down what it really takes to build secure, responsible, and ROI-driven AI systems in the enterprise.  💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:  1️⃣ Why most AI projects fail — and how to avoid the “AI theatre trap.”  2️⃣ How to balance horizontal AI use cases (for everyone) vs vertical AI applications (for real business impact).  3️⃣ The right way to govern AI — shifting from “human-in-the-loop” to “human-on-the-loop.”  4️⃣ Why AI agents should be managed like junior engineers (and even treated as potential insider threats!).  5️⃣ The future of enterprise AI — from replacing old interfaces to integrating deeply with tools like Salesforce, SharePoint, and beyond.  If you’re an AI leader, C-suite executive, or tech innovator looking to make AI work safely and strategically inside your organization, this episode is a must-watch.  👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the CAIO Connect Podcast for more conversations with the visionaries shaping the future of AI.  #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIPodcast   Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsonsd/

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  3. Scaling AI in Health Systems: Lessons from Mount Sinai with Dr. Girish Nadkarni | CAIO Connect Podcast

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    Scaling AI in Health Systems: Lessons from Mount Sinai with Dr. Girish Nadkarni | CAIO Connect Podcast

    On this episode of the CIO Podcast, Sanjay Puri interviews Dr. Girish Nadkarni, Chief AI Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, to explore the blueprint for enterprise AI in healthcare.  Highlights include:  From serendipity to leadership: Dr. Nadkarni’s journey from India to Mount Sinai What a “learning health system” really means—and why it matters The ROI challenge in healthcare AI (beyond dollars) Balancing innovation and risk in AI governance Why end-user inclusion is the secret to scaling AI adoption Future tech: graph learning, agentic AI, and small language models 🎯 A must-watch for AI leaders, healthcare executives, and enterprise innovators.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-nadkarni-653b0564

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  4. How California's Chief Digital Transformation Officer Ajay Gupta Built the World's Most Advanced Mobile Driver's License Program Using AI

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    How California's Chief Digital Transformation Officer Ajay Gupta Built the World's Most Advanced Mobile Driver's License Program Using AI

    Join host Sanjay Puri in this groundbreaking episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast as he sits down with Ajay Gupta, Chief Digital Transformation Officer for the State of California. Discover how one visionary leader is revolutionizing government services for 40 million Californians through cutting-edge AI implementation.  Key Highlights:  How California built the nation's most advanced mobile driver's license program with cryptographic security AI-powered fraud detection systems that process millions of identity verifications Real-world implementation of agentic AI in government customer service Reducing specialized license plate approval backlogs from 8 months to zero using LLMs Balancing innovation with equity, accessibility, and responsible AI governance Public-private partnerships that attract top AI talent to government work Explainable AI solutions that provide legal defensibility for government decisions The economics of government AI: measuring ROI across different service channels.   Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gajay    ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction  5:00 Ajay's transition from the private sector to government   11:33 Ajay's "aha moment" with GenAI and his balanced approach   15:36 The California Mobile Driver's License (mDL) Program   21:41 Stress testing AI models for a diverse population   25:42 Using AI for specialized license plate approvals   33:41 Identifying the right AI use cases in government   36:11 Measuring success and ROI of AI initiatives   40:25 Defining and implementing agentic AI   46:23 The role of agentic AI in government services   50:13 Implementing guardrails and governance for AI   55:01 Evaluating new AI models and benchmarks   57:09 Attracting and retaining AI talent in the public sector   1:03:02 The key to California's innovation and what sets it apart   1:06:39 Lightning Round of Questions   1:08:30 Conclusion and farewell

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  5. Dr. Bijoy Sagar on Leading Bayer’s Global AI-First Transformation in Pharma & Agriculture | CAIO Connect Podcast

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    Dr. Bijoy Sagar on Leading Bayer’s Global AI-First Transformation in Pharma & Agriculture | CAIO Connect Podcast

    In this episode of the CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Dr. Bijoy Sagar, Chief Information & Digital Transformation Officer at Bayer, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic life sciences companies is reimagining itself with AI.  What you’ll learn:  How Bayer launched MyGenAssist, a secure GenAI platform for 50,000+ employees. Why pharma & agriculture are ideal testbeds for AI innovation. The rise of agentic AI – shifting from tools to enterprise-wide decision velocity. Balancing compliance, governance, and innovation in highly regulated industries. The future of synthetic data, quantum compute, and digital twins in life sciences. 👉 Watch now to hear how Bayer is driving “Health for All, Hunger for None” with AI-first strategies.  Resources Mentioned:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijoysagar/    ⏱️ Timestamps:  0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction   1:36 Why pharma and agriculture are ideal for AI   4:34 Bijoy’s "aha moment" with Gen AI   6:49 AI as a driver of decision velocity   10:03 Convincing the board and the bottom-up approach to Gen AI adoption  13:20 Differentiating between Gen AI and agentic AI use cases   17:43 The role of AI agents in life sciences and the concept of "transition points"   21:45 Defining AI agents: autonomous decisions and outcome-driven goals   26:13 Model selection and the importance of compute and token optimization   28:57 Rethinking the intranet as a living AI interface   33:56 Balancing AI innovation with regulatory compliance   37:16 Protecting data and the ethical use of black-box models   40:17 The future of synthetic data, digital twins, and a hybrid approach   47:50 The role of TPU accelerated compute in scientific innovation   50:25 The war for AI talent and attracting mission-driven employees   53:46 The importance of diversity in AI development and addressing the digital divide   59:18 AI's role in sustainability and food security   1:01:55 The importance of C-suite and board support for AI transformation   1:04:18 Lightning Round of Questions   1:06:09 Key advice for peers: be prepared to be wrong   1:07:16 Conclusion and farewell

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

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

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

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    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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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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