Recent Episodes

How to Build Trustworthy AI in Production | Wendy Gonzalez on Data Quality, Human-in-the-Loop, and AI at Scale

In this episode, Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama, breaks down why high-quality data, human-in-the-loop systems, and clear evaluation standards are essential for building AI that actually works at scale.

How AI Is Helping Local Governments Unlock Billions in Funding with Dhruv C. Patel

In this episode, Dhruv C. Patel, Co-Founder of Syncurrent, explains how AI is helping public sector teams find grants, reduce admin work, and unlock funding opportunities that often go unused.

Responsible Innovation: Open Banking, AI, and Building Tech That Serves People First with Dr. Hisham Alasad

What if innovation is not about moving faster, but moving with purpose? In this episode of Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Dr. Hisham Alasad, head of innovation enablement at Qatar Airways, to unpack a human-first view of innovation shaped by fintech, academia, and a bold move to Qatar.

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Innovators Inside

What is new in Corporate Innovation, and why is it so hard?
Join us for a series of interviews with thought leaders and high achievers in Corporate Innovation. Through intimate conversations with host Ian Bergman, we explore what makes Corporate Innovation so hard. Guests range from established stars to the most exciting up-and-comers. Innovators Inside is a must-listen for anyone trying to instill a culture of curiosity into a large corporation.

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Ian Bergman
Podcast Host,
Managing Director AlchemistX
As a self-described general-purpose nerd and corporate innovation agitator, Ian loves working at the intersection of emerging tech startups and the innovation needs of established organizations.
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Layne Fawns
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Mercedes has been working as a writer, editor, and communications professional for nearly 10 years and brings a passion for words and communicating the human experience into the digital marketing space.
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