Valufication of Things

In this episode, Jay Natarajan and I discuss data readiness in the context of Generative AI. As we all know by now, companies want to jump on the gen AI bandwagon but are they truly ready? We will talk about what it takes to get ready, what we mean by data readiness and some of the biggest challenges foreseen in terms of data. We will talk about specific examples where data readiness played a key role in increasing the business value of generative AI initiatives.

In this episode, we will discuss the business value of using Gen AI in professional services. We talk about the challenges and how some might affect the “human in the loop”. We will also talk about the negative implications of using such a sophisticated technology in service-oriented professions. We will discuss about how organizations can get ready to get on the gen AI bandwagon. Finally, we wind up by sharing a few success stories seen in this space.

In this episode, we talk about the business value of societal (social) good and how it is different from the business value for a “for profit” endeavor. In this case, we discuss how we approach the value conversation and who to go speak with. We also talk about the introduction of newer disruptive technologies supplemented with social media proliferation; do they help or hinder the value cause for societal good?

In today’s episode, guest host Andrew Wolff is switching places with Sree Sundaram to ask him about the his perspectives on value focused outcomes and how he goes about realizing it. We discussed the difference between a business value model and a business case. We talked about how to develop value propositions in the face of incomplete information especially for innovative initiatives. We also talked about the difference between a good and poor business case. Finally, we talk about future trends especially if Gen AI can mitigate some of the challenges typically faced by value practitioners.

In today’s episode, we will discuss the nexus and influence of AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Bard, LLMs, etc. on accelerating digital transformation (or DT) in an enterprise. ChatGPT and Bard are the new rage these days and they have certainly seen their place with end users but can organizations gainfully use AI technologies to digitally transform themselves faster? Today, we have an industry leader in this conversation who has been doing this for many years and I am excited to hear his points of view on this matter.

In this episode, we talk about the power of visual storytelling. How successful visual storytelling campaigns have led to some greater successes in business campaigns. In today’s discussion, guest Kevin Brown dives into what Visual Storytelling is and the different visual media used to tell these stories. He explores the key business value levers that make Visual storytelling effective in business campaigns. He looks at a few successful visual storytelling campaigns that have resonated with audiences. He also looks at challenges in this area and some best practices that need to be followed. Finally, he talks about the impact of Generative AI technologies in developing visual stories – does it help or hurt?

In today’s episode, we investigate the current uproar that has enveloped the business world since late last year. Yes, you guessed it right. We are referring to ChatGPT and how it has upended business value conversations for the past several months. In today’s panel discussion, industry experts Mike Sternberg, David Catzel and Andrew Wolff dive into what ChatGPT is all about and more broadly, about Large Language Models (also called LLMs). They explore the key business value levers that make ChatGPT such an attractive proposition to businesses. They discuss some potential downsides of relying on AI based business operations. The panel also analyzes key industry trends that have become more relevant due to the advent of ChatGPT.

In today’s episode, we navigate the future of the retail industry through the lens of business value. We dive into the emerging trends in retail and their business value motivations. We also look into examples of successful strategies that have created sustainable business value opportunities for retail organizations. We also probe a little of the influence of ESG in retail.

In today’s episode, we will continue our conversation with Lisa Yala and Mitalee Bhardwaj, women entrepreneurs transcending their way into the coffee business. We discuss the various obstacles and challenges these entrepreneurs faced while establishing their coffee syrup business. We highlight the specific hurdles they encountered and how they overcame them using their engineering backgrounds. Next, we dive into topics such as sourcing beans, flavor development, manufacturing, and supply chain logistics. We also explore the importance of problem-solving skills gained from their engineering education and how they applied them to their entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, which is the first of two parts, we delve into the personal stories of the two young women entrepreneurs who transitioned from engineering careers to the coffee business. Transcendence coffee was founded by two women engineers who met working as baristas in college. Derived from their caffeine addiction and love for specialty lattes, their philosophy is to build stronger human connection through the universality of coffee. We explore their value motivations behind pursuing a path different from their academic backgrounds. We discuss their passion for coffee, their inspiration behind the unique flavorings they offer, and the role their engineering knowledge plays in their business.