In this episode, we sit down with Anna Farberov, General Manager at PepsiCo Labs, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is reshaping one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Anna shares how PepsiCo Labs scouts and integrates emerging technologies to drive innovation across supply chains, production, and retail, and why the lab plays such a critical role in scaling transformation inside a global enterprise. We explore how AI is helping leaders manage the complexity of fast-moving production lines, optimize materials and storage, and unlock efficiency gains in operations that often go unseen by consumers. Anna also shares real-world examples of AI predicting demand, improving decision-making in retail, and supporting employees in ways that boost productivity without adding friction. Looking ahead, she reflects on what executives should prioritize as they begin their AI journey, the pitfalls to avoid, and the breakthroughs she sees coming to the food industry over the next five years. Whether you're an innovator, a business leader, or simply curious about how AI is powering the future of FMCG, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at the road ahead.
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AI Industrialization: The Next Frontier for Global Enterprises
Tomi Virkki, a leader in PMI's technology transformation team, joins the conversation to share how the company is industrializing AI at scale. As one of the architects behind PMI's AI Factory, Tomi has been driving the shift from scattered pilots to enterprise-wide, value-driven solutions. He explains how PMI governs the full lifecycle of GenAI use cases—from ideation to impact—while balancing governance with innovation. The discussion explores the biggest blockers to scaling AI, how to measure business value, and why change management and employee enablement are critical to success. Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes view of how large enterprises can build confidence in AI, align cross-functional teams, and unlock both top- and bottom-line growth through GenAI.  #AIIndustrialization #ResponsibleAI #GenAIIndustrialization #PMIAIFactory #ScalingAI #PhilipMorrisInternational
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Open Source, Talent, and Community: The Layers of Miami AI
Miami is emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence, and at the forefront of this movement is Burhan Sebin, Chief AI Officer at eMerge Americas. In this episode, Burhan takes us inside the origins of the Miami AI Hub, the unique opportunities and challenges of building an AI ecosystem in Florida, and how strategic partnerships with organizations like Hugging Face are fueling open innovation. He also shares how the Miami AI School is preparing the next generation of talent, what to expect at the upcoming Miami AI Summit, and why agentic AI could be the next big leap for the industry. From developer potential to ecosystem "layers," Burhan breaks down the vision driving Miami's AI future. #OpenSourceAI #IntelAI #MiamiAI #AgenticAI Â
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From Cloud Dependency to Local Intelligence: The Future of Accessible AI
As AI models grow more powerful, the question of where they run is becoming just as important as what they do. In this episode, Brandon Weng, Co-Founder and CEO of Fluid Inference, unpacks what it takes to move AI from massive data centers to everyday devices—and why that shift matters. Brandon shares the story behind Fluid Inference, a company focused on making it easier for developers to deploy large AI models like transformers on consumer hardware. From pivoting away from his previous project, Slipbox, to the technical and philosophical choices that shaped Fluid's direction, he walks us through the thinking behind local-first AI. We explore the tradeoffs between cloud-based and on-device inference—touching on privacy, cost, control, and performance—and the hardware breakthroughs that are making edge AI more viable, including integrated NPUs in devices like Intel's AI PCs.  #EdgeAI #OnDeviceInference #AIOptimization #PrivacyFirst #OpenSourceAI #LocalAI
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The Age of With: Rethinking Enterprise Strategy Through Agentic AI
Explore how Agentic AI is reimagining enterprise workflows, industry processes, and leadership priorities with Baris Sarer, Global AI Leader for the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry at Deloitte. Baris shares Deloitte's perspective on the "Age of With" and what it means for enterprises adopting autonomous agents at scale—from unlocking measurable business value to ensuring trust, governance, and accountability. He also offers insights into real-world use cases, surprising regional trends in AI adoption, and how C-suite leaders can start experimenting with Agentic AI—whether they're early movers or feel late to the game. Tune in for a practical, forward-looking discussion on turning Agentic AI from a futuristic concept into a strategic advantage. #AgenticAI, #Deloitte, #AITransformation, #EnterpriseAI, #AIGovernance, #ProcessRedesign, #AILeadership, #IntelAI
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