Jan 22, 2026

Today’s guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology. Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprises can adopt AI safely and effectively, balancing innovation with compliance while mitigating data and copyright risks. She also shares practical takeaways, including implementing instrumented sandboxes, structured licensing, and governance frameworks that boost experimentation confidence, reduce risk, and deliver measurable ROI across business workflows. This episode is sponsored by CCC. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Join an exclusive circle of executive leaders shaping the future of AI. Apply to be a guest on the ‘AI in Business’ podcast at emerj.com/expert2 – share your insights with peers, cement your reputation as a forward-thinking innovator, and have your expertise highlighted to a curated audience of decision-makers.