AI Insiders

In this episode of AI Insiders, we explore what enterprise AI actually looks like in practice inside Bayer Crop Science [https://www.bayer.com/en/agriculture-overview]. Dan Kurdys [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankurdys/] and Sachi Desai [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachivdesai/] join us to share how one of the world’s largest companies is putting GenAI to work: From internal pilots to a full-fledged internal startup, they walk us through how Bayer is building AI-powered tools that scale expert knowledge, support frontline teams, and move fast: * How Bayer built momentum for GenAI from the inside * Lessons learned from launching an internal GenAI startup, E.L.Y. * What it takes to drive real adoption in complex organizations How does enterprise AI go from an idea to impact? Listen to this episode!

In this episode of AI Insiders, we sit down with Béatrice Dautzenberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/b%C3%A9atrice-dautzenberg-4a9a241/?originalSubdomain=fr], Global Director of Beauty Tech Services at L’Oréal, to explore how AI, computer vision, and GenAI are revolutionizing personalized beauty. From skin diagnostics to virtual try-ons, Beatrice shares how tech is elevating the consumer experience—and what it takes to integrate AI at scale in a global powerhouse. Ready to decode the future of beauty tech? Let’s dive in.

In this episode, we're joined by Norberto Chaclin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/norberto-chaclin-613840/], SVP of R&D at Mondelēz International [https://www.mondelezinternational.com/] (the company behind Oreo, Cadbury, and other fan favorites), to explore how AI is revolutionizing the food and bev industry.  From predicting consumer trends to reformulating recipes, AI enables faster innovation, better decisions, and personalized products. We discuss insights on balancing risk, fostering organizational agility, and breaking with traditional "cookie cutter" approaches. With AI transforming everything from regulatory compliance to global product strategy, this discussion underpins how leaders need to embrace digital tools and rethink decision-making to drive efficiency, creativity, and better outcomes in an always rapidly changing industry.

Solving at scale: prioritizing the problem, not the solution. Tune into this episode to get insights into how JP Morgan Chase scale successful corporate-startup relationships.   In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Besserman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabesserman/], a top 100 tech influencer and the force driving innovation at JP Morgan Chase.  Lisa shares her approach to solving at scale, dives into harnessing AI and emerging tech to boost both employee and customer experiences, and how to find impactful solutions and forging dynamic partnerships between startups and corporate giants. We’ll also explore how AI fits into her work and personal life—and how mountaineering (yes, she’s climbed Kilimanjaro!) has shaped her thinking around risk and resilience. Her advice? Find your believers, stay flexible in execution, and don’t fear failure. Tune in for insights on building a career and mindset that fuel real-world impact.

From strategies in a competitive streaming market to AI for customer experiences, we dive into the heart of innovation at Netflix [https://netflix.com/]. In this episode, we chat with Fonz Morris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fonzmorris/], Netflix's Lead Product Designer for global conversion and monetization, to discuss how Netflix stays ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive market.  Fonz discusses the strategies Netflix uses to boost revenue, user acquisition, and retention as well as the act of balancing ambitious goals with deliberate planning, particularly in the context of startups.  Listen in on this insightful episode and get a peek behind the scenes of Netflix.