The AI in Business Podcast

• AI and Agentic Systems in Healthcare Workflow Optimization - with Ylan Kazi of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

  Today’s guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Ylan returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in AI adoption within healthcare. The conversation explores key obstacles, including cultural resistance, the need for an AI Hippocratic Oath, and the risks of holding AI to unrealistic standards. Ylan also examines how agentic AI—capable of operating across systems to accomplish complex tasks—is reshaping healthcare operations. From optimizing administrative processes to rethinking claims management, AI has the potential to drive efficiency while maintaining human oversight where it matters most. This episode is sponsored by Searce. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

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• Why Red Teaming is Critical for AI Security - with Tomer Poran of ActiveFence

  Today’s guest is Tomer Poran, Chief Evangelist and VP of Strategy at ActiveFence. ActiveFence is a leader in GenAIrisk mitigation, specializing in trust and safety solutions that help platforms detect and prevent harmful content, malicious activity, and emerging threats online. Tomer joins today’s podcast to explore the critical role of red teaming in AI safety and security. He breaks down the challenges enterprises face in deploying AI responsibly, the evolving nature of adversarial risks, and why organizations must adopt a proactive approach to testing AI systems. This episode is sponsored by ActiveFence. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

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• Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI-Driven Solutions - with Robert Rose of Adobe

  Today’s guest is Robert Rose, Senior Director of North America Customer Support at Adobe. Robert joins our conversation today to discuss the evolution of AI in customer interactions and the challenges organizations face when scaling these solutions across diverse customer bases. He shares insights on how AI-driven bots have progressed from basic transactional tools to more sophisticated systems capable of detecting customer emotions and improving responses over time. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

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• Accelerate and Mitigate Risk in Clinical Development - with Panos Karelis of Intelligencia AI

  Today’s guest is Panos Karelis, Director of Customer Experience and Insights at Intelligencia AI. Intelligencia AI is a life sciences technology company that uses proprietary data, biomedical expertise, and AI-driven algorithms to assess the probability of technical and regulatory success for drug candidates, helping pharmaceutical companies make informed decisions on which drugs to advance or discontinue. Panos joins us on today’s show to explore the key challenges and opportunities in AI adoption for drug development. He discusses the “black box” problem in AI and the importance of transparency and explainability in building trust. Panos also highlights the role of high-quality, harmonized data in generating accurate AI-driven insights and the mindset shift required for organizations to integrate AI-assisted decision-making successfully. Additionally, he explains how AI can optimize clinical trial design, enhance portfolio management, and improve business development and licensing decisions. This episode is sponsored by Intelligencia AI. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

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• Model Development Best Practices for Insurance - with Mark McLaughlin of IBM

  Today’s guest is Mark McLaughlin, Director of Insurance in IBM’s Global Industries Unit. Mark joins the podcast to discuss the biggest challenges insurers face today and how AI is transforming workflows, risk management, and customer experience. Later, he and Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello explore why insurers are embracing a mix of on-premise and cloud-based strategies, managing multiple AI models to optimize business processes while maintaining security and cost efficiency. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

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