Microsoft has launched a new podcast called Leading the Shift, where industry leaders share their experiences and insights on using data, AI, and cloud technologies to drive meaningful innovation. The podcast features conversations with executives, developers, data scientists, and visionaries from various industries, exploring how they’re harnessing these technologies to transform their organizations, customer relationships, and communities.
The first four episodes cover a range of topics, from using data and AI for social impact to creating personalized customer experiences and leveraging proprietary data for competitive advantage. Guests on the podcast include Perry Hewitt from data.org, Robby Ingebretsen from Pixel Lab, Shirli Zelcer from dentsu, and Teresa Tung from Accenture.
Key Topics Explored in the Podcast
- Using data and AI for social impact, such as addressing women’s health misconceptions in India and upskilling migrant women in Chile
- Creating innovative fan experiences with AI, like the Coldplay fan remix experience built using Azure AI Foundry
- Combining structured and unstructured data to better understand customer needs and behavior
- The strategic value of proprietary data in AI strategy and how generative AI can help organizations realize value from unstructured data
Throughout the podcast, common themes emerge, including the transformative power of data and AI, the importance of trust, and the innovation potential of co-creation. New episodes of Leading the Shift are released in the last week of each month and can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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You can listen to Leading the Shift now on your preferred podcast platform. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for new episodes.
