Snippet- Adam Harmetz, VP at Microsoft, Shares Leadership Insights Gained From Launching Microsoft Viva, An Employee Experience Platform Built for High-Performing Workforces.

Why Trustworthy AI Matters?In this clip, John Hearty, Vice President & Head of AI Governance at Mastercard, explains why trust sits at the core of every AI system the company builds.Inspired by CEO Michael Miebach’s principle that “the only AI is trustworthy AI,” Mastercard has built a strong AI governance framework.The program evaluates every AI system, whether built internally or procured externally, for efficacy, fairness, and transparency. It also ensures proper controls, monitors compliance, and works closely with teams managing security, privacy, and enterprise risk 🔐Beyond governance, Mastercard empowers teams to build responsible AI from the start, through tools, training, guidance, and support, so systems pass evaluation the first time and maintain customer trust 🤝Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-John-Hearty#Outgrow #Podcast #Mastercard #AI #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #TrustInAI #Fintech

Augmenting Employees & Consumers with AI!In this clip, Moutia Khatiri, Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L’Oréal Groupe, shares how technology drives impact on two fronts: employees and consumers.On the employee side, the focus is on smarter decision-making. For example, tools like Bet IQ help optimize advertising spend using mixed marketing modeling, ensuring budgets are allocated across the right channels to maximize ROI 📊.On the consumer side, it’s about enhancing the digital experience. Innovations like virtual try-on allow customers to test makeup, skincare, or hair color directly from their phones, bringing convenience and personalization to the forefront.It’s a powerful blend of operational intelligence and customer-centric innovation. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-moutia-khatiri#Outgrow #Podcast #MoutiaKhatiri #LOreal #DigitalTransformation #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #MarketingInnovation

Letting Go to Build Something New!In this clip, Adam Harmetz, Vice President of Product Management at Microsoft, reflects on a leadership lesson from launching Microsoft Viva, an employee experience platform designed to help organizations build high-performing workforces.Viva brought together tools for communication, surveys, goal-setting, and more. But instead of relying solely on his own deep experience in the space, Adam formed a new team to approach it with fresh eyes.The challenge? Having the patience to let them explore, experiment, and find their own path, rather than defaulting to what had worked before.Sometimes innovation requires stepping back so others can step forward 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-adam-harmetz#Outgrow #Podcast #AdamHarmetz #Microsoft #MicrosoftViva #ProductLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork

🎙️ Why Real-Time Analytics Is So ChallengingIn this clip, Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, explains what makes real-time analytics fundamentally different from analyzing historical data.Unlike structured historical datasets, real-time use cases often involve large volumes of unstructured data coming from multiple sources, such as sensors, tires, or even live weather feeds ☁️.In safety-critical environments, insights must be generated instantly. That means analytics can’t just sit in the cloud; they need to happen at the edge, close to where the action is happening.The real challenge isn’t just processing data, it’s doing it fast, reliably, and in the right place to create immediate value ⚡.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Kai-Hackbarth #Outgrow #Podcast #KaiHackbarth #Bosch #RealTimeAnalytics #EdgeComputing #IndustrialAI #Innovation

Is This the End of Advertising?Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares a grounded perspective on the “end of advertising” debate.Every time a major technology shift happens, the same question comes up. As a creative technologist, he’s seen advertising reinvent itself again and again, roughly every few years.AI may be transforming the industry at an unprecedented scale 🤖, but disruption itself isn’t new. The tools evolve, the channels change, but the core principles of creativity and connection remain.It’s not the end of advertising. It’s the next evolution 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #FutureOfAdvertising #CreativeTech #AIinMarketing

🎙️Regulation, Advantage & AI TransparencyIn this clip, Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba!, shares a candid perspective on AI regulation and industry dynamics.He questions whether certain public calls for regulation truly come from a neutral place 🤔, especially when some organizations may already benefit from having built their models before stricter rules are introduced.He also highlights concerns around transparency in training data and competitive advantage ⚖️. With frameworks like the EU AI Act coming into force, the regulatory landscape is shifting, raising important questions about fairness, openness, and innovation 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-matthew-blakemore #Outgrow #Podcast #MatthewBlakemore #AICaramba #AIGovernance #EUAIAct #AIRegulation #TechPolicy

🎙️From AI Hype to Real Value!In this clip, Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, reflects on the evolution of AI adoption.When the AI wave began, there was a surge of experimentation and proof of concepts. But as the technology matured, the focus shifted from exploration to value.Today, the priority is clear: identify where AI delivers measurable ROI and scale those use cases. With a structured intake process, the team evaluates opportunities through a value lens, ensuring effort translates into real impact.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-rakesh-doddamane #Outgrow #Podcast #RakeshDoddamane #Philips #GenerativeAI #ResponsibleAI #AIValue #DigitalTransformation

Designing TikTok for Live Sports!In this clip, Rollo Goldstaub, Global Head of Sports Partnerships at TikTok, explains how the platform builds products specifically for sports partners.Unlike most verticals, TikTok adapts parts of the app, user experience, and publisher tools purely for leagues, teams, and broadcasters. The goal is simple: drive measurable value.Features like match destinations help convert engagement into tune-in, with data showing a significant share of users are more likely to stream a live match after watching sports content. With deep-link attribution directly to live broadcasts, partners can clearly see the impact.For broadcasters and leagues, it’s about one thing: getting more people to watch live sport.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-rollo-goldstaub #Outgrow #Podcast #RolloGoldstaub #TikTok #SportsMarketing #LiveSports #DigitalInnovation

🎙️ “Start With the Problem, Not the Tech.”In this clip, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, shares a key lesson from applying AI in the real world.If you truly understand the business and the value to be unlocked, the solution is often simpler than you think. It might be a basic equation, a heuristic, or a straightforward machine learning model, not always a “fancy” AI system.The real skill lies in mapping the right technology to the right problem. Business understanding comes first. Technology follows.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Dr-Satyajit-Wattamwar #Outgrow #Podcast #Unilever #DataScience #AILeadership #BusinessFirst #Innovation

🎙️ Designing the AI Operating ModelIn this clip, Altaf Patel, VP, Data Analytics & AI at PepsiCo, explains why operating model clarity is critical for scaling AI.Success isn’t just about talent; it’s about how capabilities come together. Data engineering, governance, AI platforms, data science, and business intelligence are all aligned around clear product archetypes, stitched together through a strong data product management layer.By codifying this approach, the team creates clarity on what’s needed, how data feeds the foundation, and what stakeholders can expect, building a strong, scalable base for delivering real business value.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-altaf-patel #Outgrow #Podcast #AltafPatel #PepsiCo #DataAnalytics #AILeadership #DataStrategy