Episodes

  • GenAI: Five critical success factors to drive tangible outcomes with Anil Cheriyan (Former CTO, Cognizant)
    Jun 13 2024

    Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. In this episode we are joined by Anil Cheriyan (Former CTO, Cognizant). The focus of the podcast, is on Artificial Intelligence, and more specifically, GenAI: 5 Critical Success Factors to drive tangible outcomes.

    The democratisation of Generative AI through ChatGPT has sent the hype cycle into overdrive. Companies are getting a lot of “advice” from their executives, consultants, and technology vendors on the hottest areas ready for the application of GenAI.

    However, there are five foundational questions that must be addressed to drive tangible outcomes with GenAI:

    1. Are we driving transformative and strategic change?

    2. Do we have the right Architecture in place to execute?

    3. Do we have the right talent to make this happen?

    4. Are we effectively managing risk?

    5. What is all of this going to cost?

    Listen to the captivating discussion with Anil now to find out more.

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    16 mins
  • Reimagining Women's Health: Moving Beyond Pink Ribbons with Reenita Das
    Jun 7 2024

    Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. Today’s focus is on Women’s Health, and more specifically Reimagining Women’s Health and Moving Beyond Pink Ribbons. We are thrilled to be joined by Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan.

    The podcast focuses on how women’s health needs to be reshaped and what are the
    growth opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that can help to address the needs of women. Globally, women’s health is “Under” in every way: Under-studied, under-recognized, under-diagnosed, under-treated, under-represented, and under-funded. The discussion will focus on how we can change this in the Kingdom and what we should be focused on that will be a win on all sides.

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    17 mins
  • Future-Forward Education: how to study in 2024? - Iryna Volnytska (President of SET University)
    May 31 2024

    This episode's focus is on Education, and more specifically Future-Forward Education: how to study in 2024. We are thrilled to be joined by Iryna Volnytska (President of SET University), which stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology.

    With over 10 years of experience leading technology teams in deep-tech companies and business consulting, now Iryna is reinventing higher-tech education as the President of SET University. SET stands for Science. Entrepreneurship and Technology. Under Iryna's leadership, the university is cultivating future tech leaders and start-up culture. The idea of the university is not only to develop innovations, but to teach their students how to turn technologies into successful global businesses.

    During this episode, we talk about how education should adapt to the rapidly evoloving world of technology, how educational process fosters entrepreneuerial development and if there are any specfic practices to teach entrepeneur mindset.

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    17 mins
  • Saudi-China ties ready for a quantum leap with Patrick Tsang (Chairman, Tsangs Group).
    May 30 2024

    In this podcast episode we are joined by Patrick Tsang (Chairman, Tsangs Group). Patrick is a seasoned investor and has worked on numerous IPO and M&A transactions. He is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club and a qualified solicitor in England, Wales and Hong Kong.

    The podcast lays focus on ChinaSaudi trade and business ties, and more specifically The digital Silk Road. Find out about Tsangs Group’s mission to invest in global opportunities in technology to create a positive impact to make our world a better place.

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    24 mins
  • Disability and Human-Centered AI and Policy: How Assistive and Algorithmic Pretext can Serve Everyone? with Yonah Welker
    Feb 28 2024

    Yonah Welker is a serial technologist, entrepreneur/boardholder, public expert and voice for the algorithmic spectrum - algorithms and policies addressing nations, society, human capacity, designated groups and spectrums (inc. cognitive and neurodisabilities etc) such as social and human-centered AI, robotics, emerging learning, work, health and city solutions.

    Listen to the podcast where he shares his insights on how assistive and algorithmic pretext can serve everyone.

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    18 mins
  • Managing the Risks of the AI Revolution with Areiel Wolanow (Managing Director of Finserv Experts)
    Feb 28 2024

    Artificial intelligence is already changing our lives, and the pace of that change is accelerating. Quite naturally, this causes a lot of concern; and given the unintended consequences we have all experienced from other technological breakthroughs, these concerns are well-founded. Since it is unlikely that we will be able to halt the spread of AI, or even slow it appreciably, it is critical that we manage the risk of using AI – both real and perceived – effectively and diligently. In this podcast, one of the global thought leaders in AI risk management – Areiel Wolanow of Finserv Experts – will give us a glimpse into how this is done.

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    16 mins
  • The Impact of AI and Big Data in Pioneering Net Zero in Aerospace by 2050 with Greg Ombach (Head of Disruptive R&T, Senior Vice President at Airbus)
    Feb 28 2024

    At Airbus, we believe the future of aerospace is intelligent, connected, electric, and hydrogen powered. We collaborate with our innovation ecosystem and leverage our digitised operations to imagine future concepts that will bring this vision to reality. Innovation is part of DNA and default processes as a method and means to reach the highest levels of sustainability, safety & security and help as one team towards pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

    Airbus has a longstanding commitment to co-innovation and believes that collective ingenuity will lead to the most inventive solutions.

    We do this by partnering with an innovation ecosystem – drawing expertise and know-how from inside Airbus and the outside world-- so we can accelerate the pace at which we can commercialise innovative ideas, as competition in the aerospace industry intensifies.

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    20 mins
  • Technology and Sustainability- Powerful allies for Planet, People and Profit with Dr. Hajar El Haddaoui (CEO, Circular economy company)
    Feb 28 2024

    Digital technology is essential to improving sustainability impact. Digital has fallen as a top CEO business priority this year. But this has happened before and might be an indicator that the quick wins in digitalization have been achieved and new initiatives may have a less straightforward return on investment.

    Meanwhile, sustainability has been rising quickly, primarily due to stakeholder pressure, regulations and incentives. Digital and Sustainability Are Converging as Top Business Priorities and are a powerful allies for the planet, people and accelerate CEO priorities and strategies for growth and cost management

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    14 mins