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, top 10 AI advisor, thought leader, speaker, and author of the “AI Leadership Handbook”. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, a boutique AI advisory firm.
Episodes
108 episodes
Accelerating Document Processing with AI (Ariana Smetana)
AI is getting a lot of attention, but where does it actually create measurable impact?In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch speaks with Ariana Smetana, CEO of AccelIQ Digital, about how finance teams can move from e...
Evolving Executive Leadership with Agentic AI (Elise Neel)
What if you could get your executive's feedback before your big presentation to them (with zero effort)? Agentic AI makes it possible.In the latest episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Elise Neel, SVP of Glob...
How to Set Up Your AI Governance and Risk Program (Walter Haydock)
What does it actually take to build AI governance that enables innovation instead of slowing it down?In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Walter Haydock, CEO of StackAware, to break down how leaders c...
Designing for Agentic AI Attention and Focus (Steven Puri)
What do you do when AI takes the junior roles, and attention becomes your most valuable resource? Steven Puri and host Andreas Welsch map a practical path from distraction and short-term thinking to sustainable high performance....
Becoming AI Orchrestrators in the Workplace (Sadie St Lawrence)
The uncomfortable trust for leaders is this: AI is changing how leadership works, or is it?In the latest episode of the “What’s the BUZZ?” podcast, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Sadie St. Lawrence, founder of Human Machine Collabor...
From Pilots to Programs: Making AI Stick (Ivo Strohhammer)
Stop chasing the rainbow—this episode shows how to turn AI pilots into repeatable programs that actually deliver business value.Host Andreas Welsch talks with Ivo Strohhammer about the hard work behind scaling AI adoption: moving from ex...
Making AI Agents Reusable Across the Enterprise (Samantha McConnell)
Stop building the same capabilities over and over when everyone builds agents. Standardize and reuse common features across your business.In this episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, Andreas Welsch sits down with Samantha McConnell to discuss ...
Top Lessons from Deploying AI Agents in Banking (Mo Jamous)
Imagine shrinking a one-hour code review to under ten minutes—and using that same agentic approach to boost sales, reduce fraud, and make branch and call‑center staff far more productive.In this episode, Andreas Welsch interviews Mo Jamo...
What Enterprise AI Actually Wins At (Jon Reed)
Stop chasing flashy multi‑agent demos. The big gains in enterprise AI are coming from focused, context‑driven systems, not agents in a room.In this year‑end conversation host Andreas Welsch and analyst Jon Reed cut through the noise to e...
Teaching AI Agents Ethical Behavior (Rebecca Bultsma)
Can you trust an AI agent to act in line with your values — and who’s responsible when it doesn’t?In this episode, Andreas Welsch talks with AI ethics consultant Rebecca Bultsma about the pitfalls of rushing AI agents into business workf...
Designing Workforces for Agentic AI: What HR Must Do Next (Todd Raphael)
What actually changes when AI agents become part of your workforce — and which human skills still matter most?In this episode, host Andreas Welsch talks with HR and talent-intelligence veteran Todd Raphael about the practical realities ...
Agents Need IDs: How to Authenticate & Score Agent Trust (Tim Williams)
When AI agents can self‑spawn, act at machine speed and delete their own trails, identity and trust become business-critical.In this episode, Andreas Welsch talks with Tim Williams—an experienced practitioner who’s helped organizations c...
How AI Agents Drive Disruptive Innovation (Christian Muehlroth)
AI agents are reshaping how enterprises innovate, organize work, and experience disruption.In the latest episode of “What’s the BUZZ?”, Andreas Welsch speaks with Christian Muehlroth, CEO of ITONICS, about how agentic AI will redefine in...
Evolving Your Leadership for Hybrid Teams (Danielle Gifford)
Agentic AI is pushing leaders to rethink roles, processes, and governance far beyond another automation wave.In this episode, Andreas Welsch speaks with Danielle Gifford, PwC Managing Director of AI, about how organizations should prepar...
Enterprise AI: What's Next with Agents (Jon Reed)
AI agents are arriving fast, but the winners will be the organizations that pair them with trusted data, clear processes and security — not those who chase scale alone. In this episode, Andreas Welsch talks with analyst and diginomi...
Leading in Times of AI-Driven Uncertainty (Alison McCauley)
AI is reshaping every job from the C-Suite to the front line. It's happening at a pace unlike any change we’ve seen before.But most leaders are uncomfortable leading this change. Despite all the talk about technology, AI-driven uncertain...
How Non-Profits Use AI for Impact (Scott Rosenkrans)
Large corporations and startups are dominating the AI conversation. But how do non-profits adopt AI without compromising trust?In this episode of "What’s the BUZZ?," host Andreas Welsch welcomes Scott Rosenkrans, VP of AI Innovation at ...
Enterprise AI: Common Myths Inhibiting Success (Jon Reed)
Chasing hype is easy. Delivering results with AI in the enterprise? That’s where leadership is tested.In this week’s episode of "What’s the BUZZ?," I sat down with Jon Reed, industry analyst and co-founder of diginomica, to unpack some ...
How Leading Enterprises Unlock AI Value (Bob Sakalas)
AI in the enterprise has moved from theoretical discussion to real deployments, with measurable business impact.In this episode, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Bob Sakalas, Innovation Strategist at SAP, to explore how leading...
Ensuring Enterprise Security by Safeguarding AI Agents (Steve Wilson)
What if your AI agents could not only collaborate but also autonomously safeguard your enterprise? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Steve Wilson, Chief AI and Product Officer at Exabeam, to explore the nuan...
How to Succeed in Your First AI Project as a New AI Leader (Kathleen Walch)
What if you could navigate the complex landscape of AI projects with a proven methodology?In this episode, host Andreas Welsch welcomes Kathleen Walch, Director of AI Engagement at the Project Management Institute, as they explore CPMAI,...
State of the Industry: Are AI Agents Ready for Primetime? (Jon Reed)
Is your AI strategy built for sustainable impact—or stuck chasing the next big trend?In this episode, host Andreas Welsch welcomes enterprise tech analyst Jon Reed for a candid discussion on what’s actually happening with AI agents in bu...
Unlocking AI's Potential with the Top Skills for AI Agents (John Thompson)
What if the future of your business relied on mastering AI agents? In this episode, host Andreas Welsch explores the essential skills required to work effectively with AI agents and transform your organization. Join Andreas as he ta...
Getting AI-Ready with Reliable Data (Barr Moses)
Everyone is talking about building AI agents. But is your foundation even ready?In this episode, Andreas Welsch speaks with Barr Moses, CEO of Monte Carlo, about the hidden risks behind the push for Agentic AI and what business l...
Strategies for Product-Led Growth of AI Agents (Leah Tharin)
Is your company ready to realize the true potential of AI agents or just riding the hype train?In this episode, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Leah Tharin, an expert in product-led growth, to discuss how businesses can effecti...