How did Telekom Srbija break down information silos and unify their analytics to become a leader in AI-driven decision-making? By accelerating their AI initiatives, they are bringing more value to their business and clients. With Generative AI at the core, Telekom Srbija is reshaping its organization to drive efficiency and impact. They have a clear AI strategy and have recently launched their first Generative AI use cases into production. Like many companies, Telekom Srbija is in the early stag...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Generative AI isn’t just another tech trend—it’s a business imperative. But while innovation is moving at breakneck speed, most enterprises are struggling to keep up. Are you ahead of the curve or already falling behind? In this episode of The Generative Edge , Donovan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe) sits down with Holger Mueller, VP & Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, to break down what it really takes to scale AI across an enterprise. We’ll tackle the biggest misconceptions holding...
Feb 27, 2025•35 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Generative AI is changing the way businesses operate, but how do you capture employee enthusiasm while simultaneously ensuring measurable business impact? In this episode of The Generative Edge , our hosts Dononvan Spronk (Deloitte Central Europe) and Vyasaraj Kulkarni (AWS) sit down with Jan Michalski, Deloitte's Generative AI Leader in Central Europe, and pull back the curtain to show how Deloitte CE is scaling GenAI to drive tangible business value. Jan takes us behind the scenes of Deloitte ...
Feb 20, 2025•35 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In the rush to integrate Generative AI into corporate Learning & Development (L&D), are we sacrificing human connection for efficiency? In this episode of The Generative Edge , Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe) sit down with Dasha Kosse, founder of DaKo Coaching and former Global L&D Manager, to explore the tension between technological advancement and the irreplaceable value of human interaction. Can GenAI-driven training modules replace in-person coaching? How do w...
Feb 13, 2025•23 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast You asked, we answered! In this special mailbag episode, we’re tackling the most common (and controversial) questions you’ve sent our way about Generative AI. Are GenAI certifications worth your money—or just a flashy badge? What business tasks can GenAI actually automate (without the hype)? Can GenAI solutions really process and extract insights from documents? How well does GenAI handle different languages—and where does it fall short? Are GenAI tools, like ChatGPT, connected to the Internet, ...
Feb 06, 2025•24 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Are you a customer success professional, learning and development leader, or someone exploring Generative AI's potential in your workplace? Then this episode of The Generative Edge is packed with insights tailored just for you! Join hosts Stephanie and Brandon (Deloitte Central Europe) as they sit down with Peter Adams, Manager of Customer Enablement at ChurnZero and a celebrated thought leader in customer success. Discover how Peter uses Generative AI to revolutionize customer success strategie...
Jan 30, 2025•26 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast What’s behind the buzz of Generative AI, and how can businesses move beyond the hype to harness its real potential? Join The Generative Edge hosts Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) and Vyasaraj Kulkarni (AWS) as they sit down with Deloitte Central Europe’s Market Activation Leader, Jan Hejtm á nek. Together, they unravel the secrets of turning flashy GenAI promises into tangible results, the pitfalls of "POC fatigue," and how this transformative tech is reshaping industries. From practi...
Jan 23, 2025•29 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 🎄 The Generative Edge: Holiday Special! 🎅 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and we’re wrapping up the 2024 season with a festive holiday edition! Join our hosts Donovan, Vyas, and Brandon and executive producers (making their on-screen debut!), Vansh and Stephanie, as we reflect on the journey so far, share some behind-the-scenes moments, and celebrate the support from our amazing listeners. In this episode: 🎁 The most rewarding highlights of launching the pod 🎁 A peek into our bloope...
Dec 19, 2024•7 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine turning a 20-minute task into just 3-5 seconds! How much would that change your life and business? Join our host Brandon Eychaner, along with co-host Dagmar Bendova (Deloitte Central Europe) to interview special guest Shannon Pym ( Intelligence Services Centre Lead, Deloitte Managed Solutions, UK ), to discuss their transformative GenAI Risk Identification in News summarization tool and discover how they're revolutionizing productivity and redefining human-AI collaboration. Learn about t...
Dec 12, 2024•22 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast What does it truly mean to "be more productive" with Generative AI—speeding up tasks or slashing company costs or something deeper? Join Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe), as they break down the transformative impact of GenAI on productivity. They’ll show you how these cutting-edge tools not only supercharge efficiency but also free up time for your most creative and strategic projects. Listen in for real-world applications and explore how focusing on emotional intel...
Dec 05, 2024•15 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered what's behind the magic of Siri and Alexa? How do computers transform human language into digital commands? Enter NLP, the unsung hero of Generative AI! Join hosts Donovan Spronk, Vyasaraj Kulkarni, and Brandon Eychaner as they pull back the curtain on the captivating world of Natural Language Processing and Generative AI. With special guests Kristýna Tomšů, Ali Saadat, and Szilvia Kepesi from Deloitte Central Europe's NLP Team, discover how these powerful tools are revolutionizing...
Nov 28, 2024•30 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast You've seen the recent headlines about GenAI adoption rates in companies. Everyone was SUPER psyched about ChatGPT and how transformative GenAI could be! Then... [crickets] Why do so many GenAI projects flatline before they hit the real world? Is the PoC phase just a costly playground or a necessary step? We'll explore the gritty realities of GenAI implementation, from the essential mindset shift required to move past PoC to creating viable Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that deliver real busine...
Nov 21, 2024•16 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to GenAI, have you ever wondered how organizations maintain accuracy, mitigate bias, and navigate complex regulations in data management? Join host Brandon Eychaner (Deloitte Central Europe) this week as we dive into the heart of data governance with our expert guest, Slava Petrova, a Senior AI & Data Manager at Deloitte Central Europe. This episode unpacks the essential frameworks and ethical considerations that shape the world of Generative AI. Discover how the EU AI Act impacts ...
Nov 14, 2024•15 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast So you're ready to have a cool and useful GenAI solution for your business! Now what? First order of business is to have "your house in order" aka have a good data strategy. But what is Data strategy? How do we organize our data? How do we make sure it's secure? Anyone wanting to implement GenAI solutions in their business must first have a good data strategy in place. For those who are at that stage, or would like to be, this episode of The Generative Edge offers a high-level overview of this c...
Nov 07, 2024•15 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered what would happen if ChatGPT was running the government? Or if giant tech companies had their own nuclear power plants? These are some of the questions we're answering on this episode of The Generative Edge. Hosts Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen (Deloitte Central Europe) dive into the latest news and events in the world of Generative AI. Highlights include a mayoral candidate in Wyoming proposing ChatGPT as his governing partner, Google's potential application of small modular...
Oct 31, 2024•20 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Brandon Eychaner and Donovan Spronk from Deloitte Central Europe, and Vyasaraj Kulkarni from AWS, as they sit down with Dr. Susanne Seitinger, the Director of AI and ML Product Marketing at AWS. Discover Susanne's thrilling journey from the MIT Media Lab to the forefront of AWS’s AI and ML innovations. Get insider insights on: Strategic positioning of Generative AI breakthroughs Game-changing industry applications Breaking down barriers to access GenAI technologies Why NOW is the time...
Oct 24, 2024•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast This episode covers the latest news and events in Generative AI, touching on the complexities of keeping up with rapid advancements. Highlights include Google's optimization of large language models for mobile and edge devices, the rise of AI-generated books and the associated moral and practical concerns, and the concept of prompt caching which enhances efficiency by reducing computational costs. Thanks for listening to The Generative Edge! Subscribe, rate us, and share your thoughts! Watch our...
Oct 17, 2024•15 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen dive into the complexities of selecting the best large language model (LLM) for various business tasks. They discuss the plethora of available Generative AI solutions and provide listeners with valuable guidelines on how to navigate this "model zoo." Key considerations include energy consumption, latency, accuracy, cost, and specific use cases. The episode also touches on practical applications like named entity recognition and text summariza...
Oct 10, 2024•17 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen dive into the hype surrounding Generative AI, spotlighting its power to create new content and its increasing accessibility. They talk the need for due diligence and expert consultation in navigating Generative AI, warning against reliance on sensational headlines and urging the use of trusted resources for accurate insights. Thanks for listening to The Generative Edge! Subscribe, rate us, and share your thoughts! Watch our video episodes on YouTube . W...
Oct 04, 2024•16 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast What does the C-Suite need to know to be successful with GenAI? In this episode of The Generative Edge, hosts Vyasaraj Kulkarni , Enterprise Technology Leader (AWS), Donovan Spronk , AI & Data Partner and Alliance Leader (Deloitte Central Europe), and Brandon Eychaner , GenAI & NLP Senior Specialist Lead (Deloitte Central Europe) delve into the current and future state of Generative AI for executive-level business stakeholders. The discussion draws parallels between the adoption of radio technol...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Brandon Eychaner and Stephanie Cohen as they dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI. In this episode, the duo focuses on debunking common myths and misconceptions surrounding Generative AI. Tune in to gain insights on how this technology is shaping industries and transforming business practices, all explained in a way that is relatable and easy to understand. Thanks for listening to The Generative Edge! Subscribe, rate us, and share your thoughts! Watch our video ep...
Oct 04, 2024•14 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ready to cut through the hype and dive into Generative AI? The Generative Edge, a weekly podcast by AWS & Deloitte, simplifies the latest GenAI news and complex topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand concepts. No technical expertise required - whether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or just starting out, this funny, engaging, human-centric podcast is designed for you! From debunking GenAI myths to uncovering competitive advantages, we keep you updated with current industry develop...
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