The Innovators Playbook

Agentic AI in Healthcare: Building Trust, Innovation & Better Patient Care | Nick Yaitsky

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare—but technology alone isn't innovation. In this episode of The Innovator's Playbook, Seth Narayanan speaks with Nick Yaitsky, former Chief AI Officer and Head of Enterprise Architecture at Wellstar, about what it really takes to bring AI into clinical environments. From agentic AI and clinical decision support to leadership, trust, and the future of digital health, Nick shares practical insights drawn from years of healthcare innovation. Whether you're a healthcare executive, technology leader, clinician, or AI enthusiast, this conversation will change how you think about innovation, human-centered design, and the future of healthcare.

Agentic AI, Product-Led Growth & Enterprise Innovation with Domenic Ravita of Teradata

What separates market leaders from technically superior products that never gain traction? In this episode, Seth Narayanan sits down with Domenic Ravita, AI Product Marketing Leader at Teradata, to explore the intersection of technology innovation, go-to-market strategy, and the future of Agentic AI. Domenic shares lessons from his journey through Accenture, startups, TIBCO, SingleStore, and Teradata, discussing why product-led growth matters, how enterprises are adopting AI, and what leaders should focus on as intelligent systems reshape work. This conversation offers practical insights for founders, product leaders, technologists, and anyone navigating the next wave of enterprise innovation.

Making Aging Optional: Longevity, AI & Preventive Health with Dr. Sajad Zalzala

Dr. Sajad Zalzala, physician, telehealth pioneer, and founder of the Optional Aging Academy, joins Seth Narayanan to explore how longevity is shifting from theory to practice. This conversation dives into the Seven Drivers of Aging, the limitations of reactive healthcare, and how AI and telemedicine are enabling personalized prevention at scale. If you’re thinking about health, performance, or the future of medicine, this episode offers a fresh framework for extending not just lifespan, but healthspan.

Kelley Bowen on Branding Strategy, AI, and Building Scalable Modern Brands. Great Branding Isn’t Built by AI Alone

In this episode of The Innovator’s Playbook, Kelley Bowen, Co-Founder of Mirour and Founder of Group Creative, shares her insights on building brands that go beyond visuals to drive real business growth. We explore how branding acts as a decision-making system, how startups can apply enterprise-level brand thinking, and how AI is reshaping creative industries. Kelley also shares her journey from working with global fashion brands to becoming an entrepreneur and strategic partner to founders. This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to build meaningful, scalable, and human-centered brands in today’s fast-changing world.

AI in Dentistry: Automating Claims, Data, and Revenue Cycles | Hamed Fesharaki

Dr. Hamed Fesharaki, CEO and Co-Founder of Adra, joins The Innovator’s Playbook to share how he transitioned from dentist to AI startup founder. After scaling a large dental operation, he saw firsthand how inefficient clinical data and claims systems were—and set out to fix them. This episode explores how AI is transforming dental workflows, improving revenue cycle management, and reducing administrative burden. It’s a candid look at healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building in a regulated industry. If you’re interested in AI, healthcare transformation, or founder journeys, this conversation offers practical insights and fresh perspective.