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Valufication of Things

Valufication of Things

Hosted by Sree Sundaram

Episodes

10

Latest episode

May 2025

Language

EN-US

About the show

How to quantify the business value of anything. This is a podcast specifically tailored to the discussion of business value models in the context of digital transformation, innovation and the like.

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May 1, 202534 min

Crafting Scalable Generative AI Solutions for Maximum Business Impact

In this episode, we play a webinar that was hosted by Alliance Sustainability. The discussion is moderated by RR Dasgupta with Sree Sundaram and Andrew Wolff from the Holistyx Group as discussants. The topic of discussion was about identifying the right Gen AI opportunities, how to evaluate them for feasibility, viability and desirability.

August 2, 202433 min

Unlocking the Generative AI Treasure Chest: It’s not Magic, it is Data Readiness

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.

April 29, 202422 min

The Generative AI Gamble: Supercharging Service Businesses

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.

March 31, 202421 min

Measuring the ROI of Doing Good: Metrics & Strategies for Quantifying Societal (Social) Good

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?

December 21, 202316 min

Flip the Script: Behind the Curtains Discussion on Business Value Modeling

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.

November 11, 202330 min

Byte Right In: ChatGPT, Bard, and the Digital Transformation Renaissance

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.

October 15, 202322 min

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Sales: Business Value of Visual Storytelling

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?

August 14, 202332 min

Talk the Talk: How ChatGPT Delivers Real Business Value

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.

July 14, 202315 min

Beyond the Aisle: Navigating the Future of Retail through Business Value

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.

June 19, 202313 min

Percolating Obstacles: Overcoming Business Value Challenges in the Coffee Trade

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.

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