Tech Innovators Spotlight
Tech Innovators Spotlight
Podcast Description
Join us on an exhilarating journey through the cutting-edge world of AI innovations with Microsoft and our top tech partners! Each episode is your exclusive backstage pass to riveting conversations with c-suite leaders from the brightest companies, as we uncover how they're leveraging AI and Microsoft Azure to drive their success. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of technology, this podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and insights. Tune in to discover the impressive value propositions of our guests' products and learn how AI is transforming industries across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast centers around themes of AI advancements, data management, and automation, with episodes highlighting case studies such as Extreme Networks' AI-driven networking solutions, Astronomer's application of Apache Airflow for data orchestration, and Relativity's generative AI for legal workflows. Each episode dives into specific challenges and innovations within these fields, offering listeners detailed examples of how AI is reshaping their industries.
Join us on an exhilarating journey through the cutting-edge world of AI innovations with Microsoft and our top tech partners! Each episode is your exclusive backstage pass to riveting conversations with c-suite leaders from the brightest companies, as we uncover how they’re leveraging AI and Microsoft Azure to drive their success. Whether you’re a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about the future of technology, this podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and insights. Tune in to discover the impressive value propositions of our guests’ products and learn how AI is transforming industries across the globe.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Chad Merck is joined by Paul Goldstein, Head of AI Growth at Blackbaud to discuss how AI is transforming the social good sector through a focus on customer needs, simplicity, and measurable outcomes. The conversation explores the rise of agentic AI as virtual teammates, capable of autonomously supporting tasks like donor engagement while maintaining a human-in-the-loop for trust and oversight. Paul emphasizes that successful AI adoption isn’t about the technology itself, but the value it delivers, whether that’s increased fundraising, stronger relationships, or operational efficiency.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How agentic AI is being structured and onboarded like a real team member
- What product and leadership shifts are needed to successfully adopt AI at scale
- Why outcome-driven AI matters more than understanding the underlying technology
Some Questions We Ask:
- What do customers actually care about when it comes to AI?
- How do you measure whether your AI strategy is working?
- What future developments in AI are you most excited about?
Resources:
View Paul Goldstein on LinkedIn
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