Why Companies Need to Own Their AI with James Lang

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43162073/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What is the business value of private AI, and why should companies consider owning the AI systems that connect to their internal data and operations? In Episode 202 of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor speaks with James Lang, an operator, investor, and technology […]


Weekly AI Briefing – Navigating AI Agent Security & Lessons from Recent Incidents

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43089873/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Insights on agent vulnerabilities and safety measures in AI. In this week’s briefing, we explore critical insights on AI agents and their security vulnerabilities. Kashif Manzoor discusses recent incidents that highlight the importance of understanding and controlling AI agents’ capabilities. Understanding AI Agent Vulnerabilities […]


AI Will Replace You or Make You Irreplaceable with Nathan Graham

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43039633/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How Can Businesses Use AI Agents Without Losing the Human Element? How can businesses use AI agents to automate operations, improve productivity, preserve organizational knowledge, and help employees become more valuable? In Episode 200 of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor speaks with Nathan Graham, AI consultant, educator, and […]


The Future of Multi Model AI Workflows with Jonathan Archer

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42887230/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How can developers use multiple AI models without constantly switching tools or hitting rate limits? In Episode 199 of Open Tech Talks, Kashif Manzoor speaks with Jonathan Archer, co-founder of OpenLLM, about AI gateways, Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), multi-model AI workflows, AI coding […]


Building the Right Foundations for AI with Sebastian Wernicke

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42790130/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In Episode 196 of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor speaks with Sebastian Wernicke, a data and AI expert with 20 years of experience working across data science, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The conversation explores how organizations should approach AI transformation without […]


Building an AI Native Enterprise with Francis Brero

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42607090/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In Episode 197 of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor speaks with Francis Brero, VP of AI Strategy at HD Insights, about what it really means for an enterprise to become AI native. Francis shares his experience helping an established enterprise organization move into […]


How to Adopt AI Without Creating Security Risks with Kate Marshall

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42526480/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In Episode 196 of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor sits down with Kate Marshall, a cybersecurity and AI adoption specialist, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today: How can companies move quickly with AI while keeping their data, people, and […]


How Small Businesses Can Win with AI Agents Before Enterprises Do with Anne Cantera

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42213570/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for large enterprises with massive IT budgets. Today, even the smallest businesses can automate repetitive work, improve customer service, and reclaim valuable hours using AI. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Anne Cantera 01:12 The Role of AI in Small […]


The Future of AI Coding: Multi-Model Agents, Enterprise AI & Developer Productivity with Emilie Schario

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42135540/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Artificial Intelligence has completely transformed software development. What started with autocomplete has evolved into AI coding agents capable of building entire applications from simple prompts. But as organizations adopt these tools, new challenges emerge: cost, security, vendor lock-in, enterprise governance, and the future role […]


AI Skills Are the New Competitive Advantage with John Munsell

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42043745/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4139994/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] One lesson I’ve learned throughout my career, from enterprise architecture to cloud transformation and now Generative AI, is this. Every technology revolution follows the same pattern. At first, companies invest in technology. Later, they realize they should have invested in people. I’ve seen organizations […]