The AI in Business Podcast

The AI in Business Podcast is for non-technical business leaders who need to find AI opportunities, align AI capabilities with strategy, and deliver ROI.

Each week, Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research CEO Daniel Faggella interviews top AI executives from Fortune 500 firms and unicorn startups - to uncover trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption.

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health

Apr 22, 2025

In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges...

Breaking Down AI’s Role in Genomics and Polygenic Risk Prediction - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute

Apr 1, 2025

Today’s guest is Dan Elton, a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to the program to explore how AI is advancing genetic research, from protein engineering to gene editing and risk prediction. One of the most...

AI and Agentic Systems in Healthcare Workflow Optimization - with Ylan Kazi of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Mar 13, 2025

Today’s guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Ylan returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in AI adoption within healthcare. The conversation explores key obstacles, including cultural resistance, the need for an AI Hippocratic Oath, and the risks of...

New Use Cases for GenAI and Beyond in Healthcare Patient Support - with Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA

Feb 18, 2025

Today’s guest is Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at NVIDIA. Kimberly joins us to discuss how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape. As generative AI adoption accelerates, Kimberly shares her insights on the major challenges the healthcare industry faces, particularly in terms of...

Driving Automated Workflows & Accelerating Drug Development with AI-Powered Trials - with Michelle Longmire of Medable

Jan 29, 2025

Today’s guest is Michelle Longmire, Co-founder and CEO of Medable. Medable is a platform technology company that accelerates drug development by improving evidence generation in clinical trials. Michelle joins us on the show today to explore how AI is transforming the clinical trial experience for patients, sites,...