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About Decisions Now

Decisions Now is a bi-weekly podcast presented by Evalueserve discusses how to generate decision-ready insights from artificial intelligence and data. In each episode, co-hosts Rigvi Chevala and Erin Pearson talk with experts, analysts and business leaders across industries to bring you insights on diverse AI subjects.  
 
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Innovating with AI with Gordon Chu

Innovating with AI with Gordon Chu

Gordon Chu, the Digital Innovation Manager at Cathay Pacific, joins host Erin Pearson for an engaging discussion about democratizing AI within an organization and creating an innovation culture.

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Daniel Helmig Decisions Now episode | Net Zero Unveiled

Net Zero Unveiled with Daniel Helmig

Daniel Helmig, CEO and founder of helmig advisory, joins host Erin Pearson on the podcast. They discuss globalization’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, the role of CEOs in driving sustainability, and the importance of AI-enabled products in decarbonization efforts.

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Raúl Arredondo | What's Next for the Battery Industry

What’s Next for the Battery Industry with Raúl Arredondo

Raúl Arredondo, a seasoned strategy and marketing executive in the battery industry, shares his thoughts on the shift to electric vehicles and how it’s reshaping the supply chain, the significance of market insights in building strategy, and the future of the battery and automotive industries.

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Decoding Retail Data with Vivek Anand, Director of Advanced Analytics at Gap

Decoding Retail Data with Vivek Anand

Vivek Anand, Director of Advanced Analytics at Gap, joins host Erin Pearson on Decisions Now to delve into topics including the complexities of demand forecasting in the fashion industry, the significance of dynamic pricing strategies, and more.

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Decarbonizing Buildings with Mike Loth

Decarbonizing Buildings with Mike Loth

Mike Loth, Executive Director and General Manager of Specialty Services in Global Sustainable Infrastructure at Johnson Controls, joins host Erin Pearson to discuss decarbonizing buildings, reaching sustainability goals, and voice of the customer research.

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Episode 16 – Leveraging AI in Defense with Rob Albritton

In this episode, co-hosts Rigvinath Chevala, Evalueserve’s chief technology officer, and Erin Pearson, our vice president of marketing chat with Rob Albritton on the use of AI in defense, how Octo is optimizing it for data pattern and recognition, machine learnings (ML) operations, and building an AI team.

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Episode 15 – How AI is Transforming the Auto Insurance Industry with Charles Boyle

On this episode, Charles Boyle, VP, and global chief data officer at Octo Telematics discusses how the auto industry is succeeding by leveraging the power of data and technology.

Co-hosts Rigvinath Chevala, Evalueserve’s chief technology officer, and Erin Pearson, VP of marketing chat with Boyle on how AI is being used to assess driving risk, insurance rates, driving behaviors, predictive maintenance, and more!

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Episode 11 – Understanding AI Models with Joshua Starmer

With AI adoption in full swing for many, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are paving the way for progress in different business sectors. On the eleventh episode of the Decisions Now podcast, Joshua Starmer, Founder, and CEO of StatQuest, and Lead AI Educator at Lightning AI dives into the nuts and bolts of ML algorithms, updating the technology, educating teams on ML within organizations, and more.

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Episode 9 – Forging a Strong Data Culture on AI & Analytics with Prashanth Southekal

Data analytics and AI are terms we hear in the market way too often. Everywhere you go, people want data-driven insights, now more than ever it’s essential to understand what it takes to forge this strong analytic transformation journey. In the ninth episode of the Decisions Now podcast, we talked with Data and Analytics Professor at IE Business School and Founder of DBP Institute, Prashanth Southekal about what it takes to build a strong data culture powered by AI and analytics.

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Episode 8 – Transforming the Retail Industry Using AI with Mansoor Kazi

Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have paved the way for the retail industry to gain great insights into consumer behaviors as well as other market needs. This digital transformation in the retail sector was accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, making AI-powered technology a necessity for these companies. In the eighth episode of the Decisions Now podcast, we are joined by Mansoor Kazi, partner at Bain, who works specifically in the retail space.

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Episode 3 – Driving Analytics into Decisions with Marc Vollenweider

In the third episode of the Decisions Now podcast, we discuss how the combination of AI and analytics generate better decisions with EVS Co-founder and Director Marc Vollenweider. From gathering data to delivering it in the right way, at the right time, to the right departments, turning those into insights and everything in between.

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