AI in Chicago, a Podcast

Host: Khullani Abdullahi, JD, Founder of Techne AI and I Parent AI•chicagopodcast.ai

Welcome to AI in Chicago, the podcast where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the heart of the Midwest. From interviews with AI investors, researchers at top universities, and founders at rising startups to city officials leveraging machine learning to improve public services — AI in Chicago brings you stories, insights, and conversations that bridge the global and the hyperlocal. This show dives deep into the evolving world of AI through the lens of Chicago’s rich cultural, entrepreneurial, and academic landscape.

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Episodes

An Architect of Excellence: Building in Enterprise AI with Oracle's Cait Moran

In this episode of the AI in Chicago podcast, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Cait Moran, Senior Director at Oracle's AI Office Center of Excellence. They discuss Cait's journey in AI, the evolution of Oracle's AI initiatives, and the establishment of a Center of Excellence to drive enterprise-wide AI strategies. Cait shares insights on managing workloads, fostering collaboration, and the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The conversation also touches on...

Aug 13, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5

From Hardware to Intelligence: Charting the Course for AI in Medical Device

In this episode of "AI in Chicago," host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Dr. Heather McCombs-Chait, a clinician turned enterprise AI leader. Dr. McCombs-Chait shares her unique career journey from managing her own successful private medical practice to leading strategic AI initiatives at major healthcare and medical device corporations like Philips and GE Healthcare. Tune in to hear Dr. McCombs-Chait discuss: The pivotal leadership qualities necessary to navigate technological disruption and f...

Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Enterprise AI Initiatives with Principal Generative AI Leader, Dr. William Benjamin

In this episode of AI in Chicago , host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Dr. William Benjamin, a Principal Generative AI/ML Expert at a Fortune 100 insurance company, for a deep dive into the strategic application of artificial intelligence in the enterprise. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Benjamin shares his journey from mechanical engineering to the forefront of the AI revolution and discusses how technologies like large language models create tangible business value. Join us to explor...

Jun 06, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Unlocking AI Potential in Organizations - Sergio Gutierrez-Montero

In this episode of AI in Chicago, host Khullani Abdullahi interviews Sergio Gutiérrez-Montero, the Director of AI for HR at AbbVie. They discuss Sergio's background in consulting, the evolution of AI in business, and the challenges organizations face in implementing AI strategies. Key themes include the importance of focusing on specific business problems, the need for robust data infrastructure, and the significance of driving employee adoption of AI tools. Sergio emphasizes the necessity of ha...

May 16, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Integrating AI into Healthcare Orgs

Tim Turner, MBA, VP of Insights and Analytics at Thresholds, joins us this week to discuss how healthcare leaders think about responsible AI, from patient access to clinical care.

Apr 15, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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