In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Danilo McGarry, global AI leader, board advisor, and host of one of the fastest-growing AI podcasts. Together, they explore the real-world implications of AI transformation - far beyond the hype and fear-driven headlines. Key discussion points include: Common misconceptions that derail enterprise AI initiatives Why AI isn’t “plug and play” - and how purpose, process, and orchestration determine success Danilo’s three-phase outlook f...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of The Only Constant , host Lasse Rindom speaks with Eric Siegel - author of The AI Playbook and a straight-talking voice in a noisy AI market. Siegel cuts through overpromises, resists crystal-ball fantasies, and reminds listeners that most of AI’s real business value still comes from predictive models, not the latest generative toys. They discuss: Why predictive AI remains an untapped differentiator while generative AI is fast becoming a commodity The “accuracy fallacy” and the...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Frank Casale - entrepreneur, advisor, and long-time voice in automation and enterprise change. Frank calls himself a “conflicted futurist,” and it shows - in the best way possible. Together, they discuss: Why most companies say “agentic” but act quarter-to-quarter How AI isn’t just smart- it’s becoming empathic, and what that unlocks The real revolution: not tech, but how work gets done Why the next big wave isn’t just automation, but it’s services power...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by Hans Petter Dalen - “HP” to most - who heads up AI Governance for IBM across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than two decades inside IBM and a rare mix of realism, wit, and deep enterprise insight, HP brings clarity to a conversation often lost in hype words and messages. Together, they unpack: How IBM actually saved $3.5 billion with AI - and why it's more than just a nice number or marketing message Why AI governance isn’t bureaucracy, ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Surojit Chatterjee, CEO of Ema AI - a platform for building agentic AI employees that automate complex enterprise workflows across systems and departments. The conversation cuts through the hype and dives into real operational challenges of scaling generative AI in the enterprise: Why “agent-washing” is the new “AI-washing” - and what truly separates intelligent agents from chatbots and RPA The balance between letting agents act autonomously and keeping ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom sits down with Nicolai Storm Lund, Vice President of Digital Technology & Information Security at Velux, to talk about what it really means to lead digital change in the machine room - beyond buzzwords and boardroom slides. They discuss: Why AI is just another tool - until it’s paired with real problems and real accountability How IT needs to be both flexible and firm: agile enough to build fast, structured enough to scale responsibly The d...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by one of his favourite analysts - Tom Reuner. Principal Analyst at PAC, Tom is known for calling out hype, challenging lazy narratives, and bringing a historian’s lens to enterprise tech. They discuss: Why orchestration beats buzzwords in the race to value How agentic AI won’t fix anything if your architecture’s still a mess The repeated failure to turn tech promise into operational change Why ambiguity is the true enemy of enterprise AI And what provider...
Jun 12, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Katrin Gülden Le Maire, senior advisor, philosopher, and business thinker, for a sharp, deep dive into ethics, AI, and the limits of truth. Together they untangle the buzzwords, the confusion, and the hidden tensions shaping today’s corporate decisions: Why “ethics” in business isn’t what most people think How philosophical reflection, not just compliance, shapes real strategy Why leadership often rushes into AI adoption without a...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode of The Only Constant , host Lasse Rindom speaks with Peter Vester, Lead Data Scientist at Novo Nordisk and winner of the 2024 DAIR Award for Data Science Professional of the Year. Peter’s approach cuts through the usual GenAI hype. Together they explore: Why the right question is never “can we do a GenAI solution?” but “what real problem are we solving?” How Novo rolled out an internal AI marketplace and chatbot to 30,000 employees without losing control or trust Why the better t...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Anna Tebelius Bodin - a Harvard-educated educator and brain science communicator - about the essential role of effort in cultivating meaning and fulfillment in a world increasingly defined by convenience.Together, they explore: Why friction and striving are central to personal growth - and how AI’s instant gratification risks leaving us empty The cost of outsourcing thought: what we gain in speed, we risk losing in identity, learnin...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Stuart Winter-Tear, a sharp voice in the AI space known for balancing enthusiasm with critical insight. Their conversation tracks the evolution from generative AI hype to something more measured, thoughtful - and ultimately more valuable: Why real transformation won’t come from flashy demos, but from deep integration into workflows and systems The risks of treating GenAI as a strategy rather than a tool, and the importance of ground...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with David Pontoppidan, Head of Business AI for Nordics & Baltics at SAP - a mind as sharp as the systems he builds. The conversation dives into how SAP is embedding AI across its enterprise suite, not just as a bolt-on, but as part of a deeply integrated, multi-agent architecture. Together, they explore: Whether AI in ERP is truly transformation - or just lipstick on a pig How SAP's knowledge graph and semantic data layers redefine ...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Robert Fuchs, a seasoned engineer in human-in-the-loop automation with decades of experience in the automotive industry.Together, they explore what automation looks like when safety is on the line - and what businesses can learn from it.The conversation spans both car design and enterprise systems: Why increasing automation often requires more human skill, not less How to build systems that people actually want to use The challenge ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. A globally recognized authority on services marketing and management, Jochen Wirtz has authored over 20 books, including the recently released Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work, and Life .Their conversation delves into: The service revolution of AI and how artificial intelligence is ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom talks with Eduardo Ordax, AI Lead at AWS, about the messy realities behind AI hype. They cover why great data still beats great models, why fine-tuning often isn't worth it, and why most "agents" today are just glorified workflows.You'll also hear: What companies get wrong about internal data The risks of “vibe coding” in a world of AI-generated software Why composable architectures might not survive the agentic future A sharp, honest conversat...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Claus Raasted - author, experience designer, and perhaps the only person who's ever been both a legendary live roleplayer and a McKinsey coach. Their conversation explores what it really means to “get shit done” and how companies can embrace experimentation without losing their structure. Along the way, they cover: Why action, experimentation, and curiosity are the foundation for making things happen How innovation always creates tension between the drea...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Marc Lawn about the intersection of AI, strategy, and the evolving nature of work. Their discussion navigates the balance between hype and reality, touching on: Where AI optimists are actually right and where their enthusiasm turns into hubris How AI challenges traditional work structures and forces a rethink of hierarchies and control Why businesses need to embrace discomfort to foster real innovation The hidden risks of blindly automating processes wit...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom sits down with Russ D'Sa, co-founder of LiveKit, to discuss the future of AI, its impact on human interaction, and the fine line between utopia and dystopia. Their conversation covers: Why Russ believes the "end state" of AI is easier to see than most think - but still comes with four possible futures. The evolving relationship between humans and technology, from the early days of the internet to AI-powered interfaces. How LiveKit is building t...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Christina Strauss, co-founder and CEO of Strauss MindTech. As a specialist in digital transformation with a background in psychology, business, and digital communication, Christina explores how human attitudes - not technology - determine AI success.Their conversation uncovers: Why AI adoption isn’t just about tools but about people’s willingness to change The paradox of perfect processes that make companies blind to disruption ...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this milestone 50th episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Kate O’Neill, a leading strategist and author of What Matters Next? , about the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and decision-making in the face of uncertainty. Their conversation covers: Why the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology itself, but the decisions leaders must make about it The tension between innovation and digital transformation - are companies actually preparing for the future, or ju...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Christiane Vejlø, a seasoned technology expert and author of Arguments for Humans . Their conversation explores the intersection of AI, humanity, and what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.They discuss: The nine uniquely human traits that AI can't replicate - and why they matter more than ever The risks of AI imitating human language and how it distorts our perception of intelligence Whether...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom sits down with Peter Kaas and Niels-Peter Kjølbye, two legal experts navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, privacy, and the legal profession. Their conversation dives into how generative AI is reshaping legal work - from drafting contracts and reviewing documents to redefining how junior lawyers gain experience. But beyond productivity, they tackle deeper questions: Can AI truly replace the nuanced judgment and ethical reasoning l...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom speaks with Grant Ecker, a leader in enterprise architecture and founder of the Chief Architect Network. Their candid conversation explores the evolving role of architects in an AI-driven world and challenges some of the prevailing narratives around technology and change: Will specialization disappear as AI takes over more tasks, or will it become even more critical? Are humans shifting from the center of processes to the edge, and what does th...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom sits down with Martin Lassen-Vernal from the City of Copenhagen and Louise Harder Fischer from the IT University of Copenhagen to explore their newly developed methodology for AI adoption: STAIR – Socio-Technical AI Reflection. Their discussion dives deep into how organizations can integrate generative AI while maintaining human values, productivity, and well-being. Here's a quick breakdown of of topics covered in their discussion: The eight co...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with prof. Karl Friston, one of the most distinguished neuroscientists of all time, and an advisor on intelligence for Verses AI. Karl is one of the most highly cited scientists of all time, and his perspectives and insights from neuroscience brings much needed anchoring to the discussion of intelligence - also in AI. Their discussion focuses on: The concept of non-equilibrium steady states and how they mirror organizational change and ad...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Demetrios Brinkmann , founder of the ML Ops Community, about the evolving role of AI agents and the balance between hype and practical applications. Their dynamic conversation dives into the complexities of AI in modern enterprises and the lessons learned from real-world use cases: The current state of AI agents and why stability remains elusive Why limiting scope is the key to success in agentic workflows The growing challenge of AI...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode of The Only Constant , Lasse Rindom sits down with Jeff Winter , a globally recognized voice in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. With over 18 years in industrial automation, Jeff is known for breaking down complex concepts, inspiring audiences from factory floors to boardrooms. Here’s what you’ll take away: Why Jeff calls AI the “Swiss army knife” of business—streamlining decision-making, tasks, and automation. How generative AI is shaping smarter manufacturing systems, f...
Jan 09, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Tom Goodwin , a globally recognized author and innovation leader, known for his work on digital transformation and as the author of Digital Darwinism . Their conversation spans an exciting range of topics: The paradoxes of AI adoption, from transformative potential to unimaginative applications Why businesses struggle with disruption and the challenges of "turning oil tankers into speedboats" The need to question, “Is this good for us?”—a reflection ofte...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Mathias Kop Balsløw , an experienced technology strategist at Basico. Their discussion dives deep into the evolving relationship between AI technology and practical business applications: The reality behind AI's hype: distinguishing public perception from technological progress. Why understanding business problems remains the most significant bottleneck for adopting AI tools effectively. The evolution of AI as a tool for automation ...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Ted Shelton , COO at Inflection, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human values. What happens when machines don’t just do things but start reflecting who we are, how we think, and what we care about? It’s a conversation that pushes beyond the usual buzzwords, diving into the ethical, practical, and philosophical implications of AI becoming more integrated into our lives and work. Who decides what’s valuabl...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
