AI solution factories vs agent factories: what’s the difference and what should you know about them? Today, Iridius’s AI Technical Fellow, Spencer Bentley, and Chief Technology Officer, Peter Larsen, join to explore how solution factories address broader business applications and multiple users, while agent factories focus on individual, narrowly scoped AI agents. Key topics include the reduction of base coding requirements, operational efficiencies, scalability, compliance, security, and the po...
Jul 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 16
Why do so many companies struggle with moving beyond AI pilot programs into production? Cat Valverde, Founder of Enterprise AI Solutions, joins The Agentic Insider to provide real, actionable advice on how to ethically and equitably implement AI in your business. Cat shares her unique background and motivation for focusing on ethical AI, driven by her father's telemarketing practices. The discussion covers the complexities of AI implementation in enterprises, the importance of strategy to scale,...
Jul 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 15
What if we've already lost control? Dr. Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer of TRMC at KBR Inc., unveils the two AI singularities that could redefine humanity's future. The episode dives into the significance of safe AI, exploring the six laws of safe AI and various facets of AI safety, such as the importance of safety objective functions and the challenges posed by AI evolution and machine learning. The conversation also touches on the applications of AgTech AI in defense and government, and ...
Jul 10, 2025•41 min•Ep. 14
“Data is the lifeblood of AI agents.” Is your data ready for the future of AI? Phillip and Alistair welcome William McKnight, President of McKnight Consulting Group and a leading global influencer in big data, data centers, cloud, and analytics, on the podcast today. William shares his insights on preparing enterprises for AI adoption, the importance of data accessibility, and the critical role of thoughtful data architecture. He also discusses the evolving role of data scientists, the AI-driven...
Jul 03, 2025•44 min•Ep. 13
Will AI lead to a manufacturing resurgence in North America? According to Vlad Romanov, Founder and Manufacturing Executive of Solis PLC, that is the hope he has. He discusses the loss of manufacturing advantages in recent years and the potential role of technology, including AI and robotics, in enhancing competitiveness. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of AI on operational technologies, workforce dynamics, supply chain communications, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Vlad also sh...
Jun 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 12
How can we build future-proof AI? It’s nearly impossible, but that’s something Phillip and Alistair touch on in this episode with Dr. Vinesh Sukumar, VP Head of Gen AI/ML Product Management at Qualcomm. Vinesh discusses the challenges and innovations in the Edge AI space, the significance of personalization, and the transition from static AI models to autonomous agents. He shares insights into the elements necessary for creating a best-in-class Edge AI processor and reflects on his extensive car...
Jun 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 11
In celebration of Iridius winning their first award, Phillip and Alistair welcome the CEO, Mike Kropp, onto the podcast. The discussion reveals Iridius's recent achievement of winning their first award at the ISG AI Impact Summit in Boston, covering the experience and significance of this recognition. Mike shares insights from the event, including pivotal discussions on AI implementation, the role of human oversight, and the hurdles companies face in production deployment due to security concern...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 10
If you aren’t investing in AI, you’re going to get left behind. Today, Phillip and Alistair welcome Ray Ellis, Head of AI Security at Philip Morris International (PMI). Ray, an AI enthusiast with a background in information security, discusses his journey from the Royal Tank Regiment to leading AI security initiatives at PMI. He shares insights on AI-driven security strategies, the importance of gamifying training, and the challenges of integrating AI securely. Ray highlights PMI's approach to A...
Jun 05, 2025•43 min•Ep. 9
There is more to AI security than just technology! Taiye Lambo, a cybersecurity expert and the Founder and Chief AI Officer at Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute, joins the podcast today to dive into AI security. Taiye discusses his background, including his role as the first CISO of Atlanta and his work with the Federal Reserve Bank. He delves into the future he aims to solve for: creating a world where technology, particularly AI, is a force for good. Taiye emphasizes the imp...
May 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 8
What happens when AI agents start filling the boxes on an organization's org chart? This week's episode tackles this question and many more, with guest Ron Schwartz, a change management guru and Founder of Brass Tacks, joining Phillip and Alistair. The discussion explores the changing dynamics of trust, culture, and control in a world where humans and autonomous agents are increasingly intertwined. From the nature of trust to the future of operations, this episode offers a thought-provoking look...
May 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 7
This week, Phillip and Alistair are joined by Katharine Reagan, Chief Revenue Officer at Iridius. The three reflect on the company’s first focus group that took place last week, which featured feedback from industry leaders, including Uli Homan of Microsoft. They discuss the significance of building AI solutions that are compliant and secure from the outset and the perks of their early access program. The episode emphasizes the importance of customer collaboration in product development. Takeawa...
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 6
What does the future hold for AI integration and leadership? Today, Brian Evergreen, author of “Autonomous Transformation” and CEO of The Future Solving Company, joins the show with Phillip and Alistair. The trio explores Brian's journey in AI from Accenture to Microsoft, his groundbreaking strategies for AI implementation, and the essence of having a human-centered approach in technological innovation. Brian shares insights into the importance of vision-driven strategy over use-case-driven appr...
May 08, 2025•46 min•Ep. 5
Join Phillip and Alistair as they dive into a conversation with two experienced industry leaders from General Motors: Brian Ames, Senior Manager of Transformation and Enablement and Bob Rapp, AI Data Scientist. They discuss the transformative role of AI in industries, from enhancing everyday operations to revolutionizing data science. Highlights include the 'Gutenberg moment' in AI, the importance of responsible AI innovation, the distinction between agents and chatbots, and the benefits of upsk...
May 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 4
Dive into discussing the complexities and opportunities of AI implementation with Peter Larsen, the Chief Technical Officer at Iridius. Him, Phillip, and Alistair explore the challenges organizations face in AI adoption, such as governance, mitigation of bias, and model transparency. Peter shares insights into the importance of integrating AI while maintaining control and compliance, emphasizing the role of agents in bridging legacy systems and new technologies. The conversation also touches on ...
Apr 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 3
Spencer Bentley, AI Technical Fellow at Iridius, joins the show today to provide Phillip and Alistair with an AI reality check of their very own! The three of them discuss emerging AI trends and the complexities of AI integration, highlighting the importance of vigilance, context, and responsible use. Other crucial points include the growing significance of AI agents, the need for a clear, narrow project focus, and the integration of safe and ethical AI practices. The episode concludes with a di...
Apr 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to The Agentic Insider! Our first episode provides valuable insights from two of Iridius’ Co-Founders: Phillip Swan and Alistair Lowe-Norris. Together, they discuss the opportunity of AI today. They address the significant gaps in the AI industry regarding safety, responsibility, and trustworthiness. They discuss the challenges of implementing AI systems, including the importance of selecting the right use cases, ensuring data quality, and leveraging autonomous intelligent agents. Emphas...
Apr 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to The Agentic Insider. Join host, Phillip Swan, each week to explore cutting-edge ideas and trends in AI and Data as well as hear from other industry thought leaders in the AI space. This podcast is brought to you by Iridius.AI —committed to Safe and Responsible AI innovation.
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