EPISODE 243- The Next Frontier in AI Applications: PepsiCo's VP of Data Analytics & AI Altaf Patel on Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence

Grow People or Grow Output?In this snippet, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, calls out a big-company trap: growing headcount without growing output.He argues for small teams, busy people, and giving researchers, engineers, and product builders huge responsibility.Because when companies scale without shipping more, you get bloated meetings, slow decisions, and no real progress.OpenAI’s approach?👉 Stay lean.👉 Do more things, not more meetings.👉 Keep high-impact people focused on building an internet-scale platform.#Outgrow #Podcast #SamAltman #OpenAI #Leadership #StartupLessons #Execution #Productivity

Altaf Patel is VP, Data Analytics and AI at PepsiCo, bringing over two decades of global experience in data-driven transformation across Fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, Tesco, BT, and GE. He leads enterprise BI strategy and AI-powered analytics across global business functions, managing a community of 600+ BI analysts and 6K+ self-serve users. Altaf has architected generative BI solutions incorporating GenAI, semantic layers, and agentic AI to deliver real-time decision intelligence directly to executives.On The Menu:Altaf Patel’s career journey in data analytics and AI leadershipBuilding unified data foundations for AI scalabilityEmbedding autonomous AI agents into business workflowsForecasting the changing role of BI professionals in AI eraPractical examples of AI use case timelines and improvementsThe power of rationalizing reports to enhance decision-makingImportance of metadata and platform abstraction for AI success

The Future of Video Is Generative, And It’s Closer Than You ThinkIn this snippet, Samuel Beek, Chief Product Officer at VEED, shares a bold prediction: Video is currently going through a crazy transformation, and staying relevant online now means producing tons and tons of video.But creating all that manually?😵‍💫Nearly impossible.🤖 That’s why the demand for generative video is exploding.Samuel wonders:👉 Within a year, will AI-generated video be indistinguishable from human-made content?If yes, VEED is gearing up to launch a ton of exciting products built for this new creative era.The future of video creation might arrive faster than we think.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Samuel-Beek?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=eric_tak&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_term=sg#Outgrow #Podcast #SamuelBeek #VEED #GenerativeVideo #AIFuture #VideoCreation #ContentInnovation #MarketingTech

Building a Rock-Solid GTM in Financial ServicesIn this snippet, Pavan Bachwal, VP & Head of Financial Services at Ericsson, breaks down what it really takes to build a successful go-to-market strategy in the complex financial services ecosystem.According to him, the foundation rests on four core pillars:Technology- getting it right from day one.Organization- aligning legal, regulatory, operational, technical, marketing, and consumer-facing teams.People- motivating and bringing together like-minded talent.Licensing- ensuring every piece of compliance is locked in.Once these are in place, the GTM plan becomes clear:👉 What use cases to launch👉 When to introduce them👉 How to evolve step by step with confidence and complianceA masterclass in ecosystem thinking. Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FE62CeTuqGz8ycJxa8oMj?si=Li_isdcbS4eJQcbWtHWSWw#Outgrow #Podcast #PavanBachwal #Ericsson #FinancialServices #GTMStrategy #FintechInsights #EcosystemDesign #BusinessLeadership

Moutia Khatiri serves as Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L'Oréal Groupe, a tech accelerator, bringing extensive expertise as a technical architect and cloud computing specialist. With years of cross-industry experience, he has established himself as a DevOps authority and innovation leader. His diverse sectoral background provides him with unique insights into technology implementation across various business environments. As a passionate technologist, he focuses on accelerating digital transformation through cutting-edge cloud solutions and architectural excellence. His role involves driving technical strategy and fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. On The Menu:Beauty Tech transformation program launched in 2018-2019.AI products augmenting both employees and consumer experiences.Virtual try-on technology developed with ModiFace startup. Data governance crucial for maintaining quality and trustQuantum computing poised to revolutionize model trainingGenerative AI still at beginning of transformation waveTechnical architects evolving role in the AI era

AI, Ethics & Elections: Why Standards Matter More Than EverIn this snippet, Matthew Blakemore, CEO at AI Caramba!, opens up about a critical concern: AI being used the wrong way to influence politics.Driven by the need for stronger guardrails, Matthew stepped into the world of global policy and standards…⚙️ Working with the British Standards Institute🤝 Collaborating with experts like Julian Padget, Colin, and Jeremy 🌍 Helping shape the International Standards Organization’s AI data life cycle standardsHis mission? Ensuring AI empowers society, not manipulates it. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-matthew-blakemore#Outgrow #Podcast #MatthewBlakemore #AICaramba #AIEthics #AIStandards #ResponsibleAI #DataPrivacy #DigitalPolicy

Real Brands Start with People, Not Logos!When your team lives the brand, your customers feel it. 💛In this snippet, Oz Alon, Co-founder & CEO of HoneyBook, breaks down why their brand isn’t built in a boardroom; it's built by the people behind it.From being obsessed with member love to taking every review personally (the good ones fuel them, the bad ones drive them to fix things fast), HoneyBook’s culture proves one thing:👉 If your members don’t feel the love, your brand isn’t doing its job.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Oz-Alon#Outgrow #Podcast #HoneyBook #OzAlon #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #MarketingLeadership #TeamCulture #BusinessGrowth

🧪 AI and Science: The Next Wave of DiscoveryMartin Riedmiller, Research Scientist and Controls Team Lead, Google DeepMindAI is moving beyond pattern recognition and becoming a true partner in scientific discovery. From cognitive science to physics to drug design, we are entering a future where AI not only helps us understand the world but also uncovers insights that humans alone might miss.As we deepen our understanding of AI, these systems will accelerate research, generate new hypotheses, and reveal patterns across disciplines in ways that were previously unimaginable. Early signs of this shift are already emerging in multiple scientific fields.The future of science will be shaped by humans and AI working togethernot just using knowledge, but advancing it.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Martin-Riedmiller#AIScience #CognitiveScience #AIResearch #FutureOfAI #DrugDiscovery #Physics #Biology #ScientificInnovation #GenerativeAI

🚀 Driving Scalable AI AdoptionAccording to Hugo Hamad, Head of AI/GenAI Factory at AXA en France and former Director of AI at Decathlon, successfully scaling AI isn’t about luck, it’s about building the right enablers.From his journey at Decathlon to leading AI at AXA, he breaks it down into three essentials:1️⃣ Industrial Mindset & Products2️⃣ Business Ambassadors3️⃣ Delivering User Experience. Don’t just ship ML models, pipelines, or dashboards. Walk with the business from Day 0 to design and deliver the experience users actually need.In short: scalable AI adoption comes from execution, advocacy, and experience, not just algorithms and data. 💡🎧 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Hugo-Hamad#AXA #AIAdoption #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #DecathlonDigital #AI #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar is a Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader with over 17 years of professional experience in enabling digital transformation across manufacturing, R&D, and innovation processes. He currently leads the development of in-house cloud AI platforms and data science technologies for cross-country, cross-functional business initiatives. His expertise spans predictive modeling, IoT analytics, advanced process control, and manufacturing analytics.On The Menu:Data scientist empowerment through AI-powered digital assistantsScaling digital solutions across 180+ global factoriesIndustry 4.0 ROI measurement strategies and KPIsDigital twin technology revolutionizing manufacturing operationsQuantum computing's potential impact on process optimizationExplainable AI methodologies for industrial safety applicationsSupply chain optimization using predictive data science