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Turning AI from pilots into outcomes — adoption at scale, organizational change, centers of excellence, and human-centered implementation. Lessons from leaders who have done it.
In this episode, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Elena Vekilov, Chief Privacy Officer and Global General Counsel for Data Security, Product, and AI at NielsenIQ. They discuss enterprise AI readiness, the trust gap in AI adoption, data maturity challenges, and why governance enables innovation rather than constraining it.
In this episode of the AI in Chicago podcast, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Cait Moran, Senior Director at Oracle's AI Office Center of Excellence. They discuss Cait's journey in AI, the evolution of Oracle's AI initiatives, and the establishment of a Center of Excellence to drive enterprise-wide AI strategies.
In this episode of AI in Chicago, host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Dr. Heather McCombs-Chait, a clinician turned enterprise AI leader. Dr. McCombs-Chait shares her unique career journey from managing her own successful private medical practice to leading strategic AI initiatives at major healthcare and medical device corporations like Philips and GE Healthcare.
Dr. William Benjamin, a Principal Generative AI/ML Expert, shares insights on strategic AI leadership, the importance of technical fluency for executives, and building human-centered AI solutions that empower rather than replace people.
In this episode of AI in Chicago, host Khullani Abdullahi interviews Sergio Gutiérrez-Montero, the Director of AI for HR at AbbVie. They discuss Sergio's background in consulting, the evolution of AI in business, and the challenges organizations face in implementing AI strategies. Key themes include the importance of focusing on specific business problems, the need for robust data infrastructure, and the significance of driving employee adoption of AI tools.
Elena Vekilov, Chief Privacy Officer and Global General Counsel at NielsenIQ, reveals why enterprise AI adoption stalls—not from fear of technology, but from unclear expectations. She shares how governance enables velocity and why privacy is innovation infrastructure.
Cait Moran, Senior Director at Oracle, shares her journey from engineer to enterprise AI leader and insights on building effective AI teams.
Dr. Heather McCombs-Chait discusses the transformation of traditional medical device companies into AI-powered healthcare innovators.
William explores the optimistic case for AI as a tool for human flourishing, discussing how thoughtful deployment can enhance rather than diminish human potential.
Sergio Gutiérrez-Montero of AbbVie shares his pragmatic approach to AI strategy, focusing on real business value rather than technology hype.