What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business
“What’s the BUZZ?” is a live format where leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned technology hype into business outcomes.
Each episode features a different guest who shares their journey in implementing AI and automation in business. From overcoming challenges to seeing real results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation.
Since 2021, AI leaders have shared their perspectives on AI strategy, leadership, culture, product mindset, collaboration, ethics, sustainability, technology, privacy, and security.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI and automation in business.
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“What’s the BUZZ?” is hosted and produced by Andreas Welsch, author of the “AI Leadership Handbook” and the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI consultancy firm.
Episodes
74 episodes
Navigating AI's Impact on Leadership and Human-Centric Innovation (Kate O'Neill)
What if the next big decision-maker in your business wasn't a human, but an AI system designed to enhance human capabilities and drive strategic results?In this episode of "What’s the BUZZ?—AI in Business," host Andreas Welsch engages in...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:51
How a Trained Workforce Unlocks AI’s Full Potential (Nico Bitzer)
What if the key to unlocking AI’s potential in your business wasn’t just the technology—but how you prepare your team to use it?In this episode of What’s the BUZZ?, host Andreas Welsch and Nico Bitzer, CEO and Co-Founder ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:32
Scaling Your AI Program with Citizen Developers (Guest: Ian Barkin)
What if your next big innovation didn’t come from your IT department, but from a non-technical team member empowered to create AI-driven applications? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest Ian Barkin (Entrepreneur...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:36
Which AI Agent Framework Is Right For Your Business? (Guest: Kiumarse Zamanian)
What if your next team member wasn’t human, but an AI agent capable of planning, self-correcting, and collaborating with other agents to deliver results? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest, Kiumarse Zamanian PhD (Senior Product Exec...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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23:22
Mastering AI For Marketing (Guest: Leanne Shelton)
Is AI just another buzzword, or can it truly revolutionize your business? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch and guest Leanne Shelton break down how business leaders can cut through the hype and harness AI to achieve meaningful results. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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27:59
Automate Your Document Processing With LLMs (Guest: Petr Baudis)
Is your business ready to harness the full potential of AI? Learn how to move beyond the hype and use AI tools like large language models (LLMs) to drive real outcomes in document processing, enterprise integration, and more.In this epis...
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29:55
Supercharge Your Business Processes With Collaborative AI Agents (Guest: Bernhard Ritz)
In this episode, Bernhard Ritz (CEO & Founder, Ainzel) and Andreas Welsch discuss supercharging your business processes with collaborative AI agents. Bernhard shares his insights on introducing AI agents into business functions ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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29:02
Enable Next-Level Process Automation With Generative AI (Guest: Jeremy Gilliland)
In this episode, Jeremy Gilliland (Automation & AI Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss how Generative AI enables next-level process automation. Jeremy shares his learnings on vendors adding agentic AI to their RPA products and provide...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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25:23
Scaling Go-to-Market (GTM) for Entperise Generative AI (Guest: Nicole Wieberneit)
In this episode, Nicole Wieberneit (Sales & Go-To-Market Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss scaling go-to-market (GTM) for enterprise Generative AI. Nicole shares her approach to introducing technology innovations such as AI to sales...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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31:02
Red-Teaming And Safeguards For LLM Apps (Guest: Steve Wilson)
In this episode, Steve Wilson (Co-Lead OWASP Top 10 for LLM Apps & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss red-teaming and safeguards for LLM applications. Steve shares his insights how Generative AI vulnerabilities have evolved from emba...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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27:48
Special: The 9 Aspects of AI Leadership (Launch of AI Leadership Handbook)
In this special episode, Andreas Welsch launches his new AI Leadership Handbook together with fellow AI leaders:- Matt Lewis (Founder & CEO, LLMental)- Brian Evergreen (CEO of The Future Solving Company)- Maya Mikh...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:29:34
The 4 Generative AI Challenges You Can't Ignore (Guest: Quentin Reul)
In this episode, Quentin Reil (Founder & Chief AI Officer) and Andreas Welsch discuss the four key challenges of Generative AI that you can't ignore. Quentin shares his story about leveraging business data as a differentiator and pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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28:12
Leverage The AI Hype And Disillusionment For Business Impact (Guest: Lasse Rindom)
In this episode, Lasse Rindom (AI Lead, BASICO) and Andreas Welsch discuss leveraging the AI hype and disillusionment to drive business impact. Lasse shares his story from previous hype cycles in Automation and AI to the latest one of Ge...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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27:06
How AI Agents Will Change The Way We Work (Guest: Marek Kowalkiewicz)
In this episode, Marek Kowalkiewicz (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss how AI agents will change the way we work. Marek shares his insights on the economy of algorithms that guide our everyday lives and provides valuable...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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28:22
Exploring Generative AI In Procurement (Guest: Pedro Berrocoso)
In this episode, Pedro Berrocoso (Digital Procurement & Automation Advisor) and Andreas Welsch explore Generative AI in Procurement. Pedro shares example) on leveraging the latest generation of AI in Procurement and provides valuable...
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28:40
Cutting Through The Generative AI Hype — An Analyst Perspective (Guest: Marc Beccue)
In this episode, Mark Beccue (Independent Market Analyst) and Andreas Welsch cut through the Generative AI hype. Mark shares examples of B2B software vendors leading the Generative AI development and adoption based on past learnings, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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28:53
Adopting Data-Centric Machine Learning For Small Datasets (Guest: Jonas Christensen)
In this episode, Jonas Christensen (Senior Data & Analytics Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss adopting a data-centric Machine Learning approach for small datasets. Jonas shares learnings on improving data quality before building mod...
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28:13
Building AI Agents For Business With A Mixture Of Assistants (Guest: Jeremy Ravenel)
In this episode, Jeremy Ravenel (Founder naas.ai) and Andreas Welsch discuss building AI agents for business with a mixture of assistants. Jeremy shares his journey from corporate finance to building a technology platform for AI agents a...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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27:58
Scaling Enterprise AI Products For Business Impact (Guest: Srujana Kaddevarmuth)
In this episode, Srujana Kaddevarmuth (Senior AI CoE Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss scaling enterprise AI products across the business. Srujana shares her insights on applying a product mindset to building AI capabilities and provide...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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28:14
Are Your AI Agents Ready For Enterprise Decision-Making? (Guest: Kence Anderson)
In this episode, Kence Anderson (Founder & Machine Teaching Expert) and Andreas Welsch discuss how you can determine if your AI agents are ready for enterprise decision-making. Kence shares his learnings on building autonomous AI age...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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26:02
Drive Sustainability And Energy Efficiency With AI Leadership (Guest: Philippe Rambach)
In this episode, Philippe Rambach (Chief AI Officer, Schneider Electric) and Andreas Welsch discuss driving sustainability and energy efficiency with AI leadership. Philippe shares (their story/journey/insights/perspective/learnings/examples) o...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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28:32
Go Beyond Quick-Win Use Cases For Generative AI (Guest: Randy Bean)
In this episode, Randy Bean (Founder, Data & AI Leadership Exchange) and Andreas Welsch discuss going beyond quick-win use cases for Generative AI. Randy shares perspective on data and AI leadership, spanning more than 35 y...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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29:06
Increase Engagement For Responsible AI Programs (Guest: Elizabeth Adams)
In this episode, Elizabeth M. Adams (Leader of Responsible AI) and Andreas Welsch discuss increasing engagement in Responsible AI programs. Elizabeth shares findings from her doctoral research on responsible AI engagement in Fortune 10 c...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:04
Prepare For A Future Of Converging Technologies And AI (Guest: Bernard Marr)
In this episode, Bernard Marr (Futurist & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss preparing for a future of converging technologies and AI. Bernard shares his insights on the next wave of AI-driven innovation and provides valuable example...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:38
Empower Women To Thrive In Data & AI (Guest: Sadie St Lawrence)
In this episode, Sadie St. Lawrence (Founder of Women in Data & Human-Machine Collaboration Institute) and Andreas Welsch discuss how leaders can empower women to thrive in Data & AI. Sadie shares her story in data and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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26:47