In this exciting first episode of Leading with Data for the new year 2025, we are honored to host Navin Dhananjaya, Chief Solutions Officer at Merkle. With over 27 years of expertise in data, analytics, and technology for Fortune 1000 companies, Navin has been at the forefront of transforming customer experiences. He played a pivotal role in developing Merkle GenCX, leveraging generative AI to redefine customer engagement. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: ➡️Navin's incredible journey in data science and analytics—from early challenges to key milestones. ➡️His "Aha Moment" and how it shaped his career trajectory. ➡️Behind the scenes of helping Amazon with category classification—requirements, solution-building, and impact. ➡️Game-changing generative AI applications that transformed customer experiences, past and present. ➡️The potential of AI agents—what they can enable and the types of problems they can solve. ➡️Best practices for enterprises starting their journey with generative AI pilots. ➡️Navin’s advice for young professionals entering the industry. ➡️His vision for synthetic data—generation, usage, and ethical considerations. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! #LeadingWithData #GenAI #AgenticAI #CustomerExperience #DataScience #Podcast

This week, we sat down with Anand Ranganathan, Chief AI Officer and Co-founder of OneByZero. A seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at IBM and multiple startups under his belt, Anand now leads global consulting projects in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Data Platforms, while building a talented team of over 50 professionals across three countries.Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in this insightful episode: ➡️ Anand’s journey into data science and AI, and what his early days in the field looked like.➡️ Why he left a decade-long career at IBM to venture into entrepreneurship and the challenges he tackled.➡️ The story behind his first startup, Unscramble, and its milestones.➡️ How he adapted to the structural differences between building Unscramble and OneByZero.➡️ Key lessons learned from his journey and what he’d do differently now.➡️ Exciting future trends in AI and the evolution of agentic workflows.➡️ His advice for aspiring professionals, drawing from his 30+ patents, extensive industry experience, and entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation!#LeadingWithData #GenAI #ConversationalAI #SymbolicAI #DeepLearning #AgenticAI #DataScience #Podcast

This week, we have Alan Nichol, Co-founder & CTO of Rasa, a leading open-source conversational AI company that empowers developers to create advanced bots capable of more than just answering simple questions. With a rich academic background and a passion for innovation, Alan has built a thriving product, maintained an open-source version, and fostered a strong community around it. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover in this episode: ➡️ Alan’s early journey and key milestones that shaped his career. ➡️ The story behind the birth of Rasa and its incredible growth. ➡️ Key milestones following Rasa’s release and its impact on conversational AI. ➡️ A deep dive into Rasa’s current offerings, including open-source and enterprise features. ➡️ Emerging trends in conversational AI and what excites Alan most about the future. ➡️ Insights into the evolution of voice technology for industrial use cases and its potential as the first layer of conversation. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation!

Celebrating 50 episodes of Leading with Data, this time, we’re joined by Didier Rodrigues Lopes, Founder and CEO of OpenBB, a company revolutionizing the space of open-source financial tools. Before founding OpenBB, Didier worked as a sensor fusion engineer at NURVV, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing the GNSS receiver’s time-to-first-fix, re-imagining altitude estimation with Kalman Filters, and designing a GPS filtering algorithm to improve accuracy. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: ➡️ The story behind OpenBB’s inception and journey. ➡️ Didier’s unique strategies for stock trading. ➡️ How the community’s feedback shaped the product. ➡️ Building a business around open-source products. ➡️ Didier’s vision for OpenBB’s future. ➡️ Startups and examples that inspired him along the way. ➡️ The motivation behind OpenBB’s rebranding. ➡️ A look into OpenBB’s offerings and upcoming roadmap. ➡️ Exploring agentic workflows in OpenBB’s platform. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation!

This week, we’re joined by Mark Landry, Director of Data Science & Product at H2O.ai and a top-ranked Kaggle Grandmaster. With extensive experience supporting data science for various H2O.ai products and award-winning applications developed with PwC, Mark’s journey spans data science, business intelligence, and data warehousing roles across healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:   ➡️Mark’s early competition days and how they shaped his role at H2O.ai.   ➡️Key lessons from competitions and their real-world applications.   ➡️His perspective on GenAI and recent advancements in AI.   ➡️A closer look at how H2O Document AI works.   ➡️Thoughts on the evolution of LLMs and Vision Transformers.  ➡️ The role of agentic AI in solving today’s business challenges.   ➡️An overview of his work on multimodal training for H2O’s LLM, including its process and applications. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation!#LeadingWithData #GenAI #AIAgents #MultimodalModels #DataScience #PodcastT

We’re thrilled to feature Eleni Verteouri, AI Tech Lead and Director at UBS, who has over a decade of experience in model development and innovation in the financial sector. A recognized leader in responsible AI, Eleni has helped shape modern financial technologies as an advisor, lecturer, and recipient of the Forbes Cyprus 20 Women in Tech Award 2024. She holds an MSc in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich and an MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: ➡️ Eleni’s journey in AI and tech, and her experience developing models at Credit Suisse. ➡️ Real-world examples of how AI is solving business challenges in finance. ➡️ Tips on tackling thin data challenges in model development. ➡️ Key trends and focus areas in responsible AI. ➡️ Best practices to prevent biases in AI applications. ➡️ Strategies for managing latency in model deployment. ➡️ Initiatives and advice for increasing women’s representation in tech Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! #LeadingWithData #ResponsibleAI #AIinFinance #DataScience #GenAI #Podcast

Join us as we talk with Bob van Luijt, CEO & Co-Founder of Weaviate, a rapidly growing database company pioneering AI-native applications through an open-source cloud platform. Bob is a recognized thought leader on open-source, digital technology, software business, and business philosophy. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect: ➡️ Bob’s inspiring journey into AI and key milestones along the way. ➡️ The inception and growth of Weaviate, along with its innovative AI use cases. ➡️ Understanding AI-native applications and databases: what they mean and how querying AI-native databases differs from traditional ones. ➡️ A deep dive into the project lifecycle at Weaviate. ➡️ Addressing hallucination risks and their impact on AI-native databases. ➡️ How querying an AI-native database differs from traditional SQL queries. ➡️ Insights on building a successful business using open-source products. You can explore our latest Agentic AI Pioneer Program, a specially curated course designed to help you master AI agents. https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/agenticaipioneer?utm_source=LWD Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! #LeadingWithData #Weaviate #AgenticAI #DataScience #GenAI #Podcast

Join us as we sit down with Rohan Rao, Principal Data Scientist at H2O.ai, for an exciting episode of Leading With Data. With his vast expertise in AI and machine learning, Rohan helps build cutting-edge solutions across industries. In this podcast, the Quadruple Kaggle Grandmaster and 9-time Indian Sudoku Champion shares with us his roadmap for selecting LLMs. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: ➡️ His early journey in data science, competition wins, and hackathon experiences. ➡️ Practical framework for choosing the right LLM for your business needs. ➡️ When to leverage GenAI vs. traditional methods for problem-solving. ➡️ The debate: Proprietary LLMs vs. Open-Source—what’s best for business? ➡️ Rapid Fire Round: Quick questions, even quicker answers! Link to Rohan Rao's talk on Framework to Choose the Right LLM for Your Business: https://courses.analyticsvidhya.com/courses/choosing-the-right-LLM-for-your-business Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! #LeadingWithData #Google #DataScience #GenAI #Podcast

In our latest episode, we’re thrilled to host Gaurav Agarwal, the Founder and CEO of RagaAI, a pioneering AI testing platform. With over 15 years of experience in the AI industry, Gaurav is a recognized thought leader. Before founding RagaAI, he served as Vice President and Head of Software Product, Engineering, and AI at Ola Electric Mobility and held key positions at NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, and Ola. In this episode, we delve into: ➡️ Gaurav’s Journey in AI: How his early interest in computer vision in the 2000s led him to become a significant player in the AI industry, witnessing the evolution of autonomous driving and other technologies. ➡️ Building High-Performing Teams: The importance of assembling strong teams within organizations and Gaurav's philosophy of thinking big. ➡️ The RagaAI Story: The inspiration behind RagaAI is focused on building AI systems that prevent failures, address user pain points, and attract the right talent to build RagaAI. ➡️ Agentic Framework: How RagaAI leverages this framework for success. ➡️ Advice for Aspiring Professionals: Gaurav shares insights for students entering the AI field and discusses upcoming advancements in the industry. Plus, advice for entrepreneurs on staying relevant and scaling businesses in today’s fast-paced environment. -------------------- Useful links 🔥 -------------------- 👉 Follow Gaurav on LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagarwal1/ ✅ Watch & discuss on AV's Community Platform: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48LDsuu ✅ Listen on the go across leading podcast platforms: ↳ 1️⃣ Spotify 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2av72fpn ↳ 2️⃣ Apple Podcasts 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdcmzcae #LeadingWithData #Podcast

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 @ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👉 https://bit.ly/4bDM0ES In our latest episode, we're excited to host Dr. Geeta Manjunath, founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix. With over 25 years of experience in AI and a PhD from IISc, Dr. Geeta has led Niramai to develop a breakthrough, non-invasive, radiation-free test for early-stage breast cancer detection. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🔹 The story behind Niramai and its AI-driven solution for early breast cancer detection 🔹 Overcoming challenges in healthcare innovation 🔹 The future of non-invasive screening technology Tune in now to learn more about the future of cancer screening and how Dr. Geeta’s work is making a significant impact in healthcare! 🎧 -------------------- Useful links 🔥 -------------------- 👉 Follow Geetha on LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetha-manjunath-82b8058/?originalSubdomain=in ✅ Watch & discuss on AV's Community Platform: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48LDsuu ✅ Listen on the go across leading podcast platforms: ↳ 1️⃣ Spotify 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2av72fpn ↳ 2️⃣ Apple Podcasts 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdcmzcae #LeadingWithData #Podcast #Healthcare #BreastCancerAwareness #AIinHealthcare #TechForGood #WomenInTech #HealthTech #CancerDetection #Inspiration