A pioneer in the intersection of artificial intelligence and business intelligence, Cenk Sidar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Enquire AI. In today’s discussion with Seema, Sidar emphasizes the indispensability of human experts despite AI's growing capabilities and explains the concept of 'last mile experts' in AI-driven workflows.

The conversation also delves into Inquire AI's evolution from a political and economic consultancy to a multi-agent AI platform with a vast network of experts providing real-time insights. Sidar shares his views on leveraging proprietary data, imbibing holistic backgrounds for innovation, and the importance of founder-led sales in establishing trust with enterprise clients.

ludes with a discussion on the future of work and the societal implications of AI advancements, both the good and the not so good.

👉 In this episode

(00:00) Introduction to AI Dystopia and Utopia

(00:18) Welcome to the AI CEO Podcast

(00:59) Introducing Today's Guest: Jan Sadar

(01:56) The Role of Expertise in the Age of AI

(02:55) The Concept of the Last Mile Expert

(04:44) Human in the Loop: The Future of Expertise

(07:19) The Evolution of Inquire AI

(09:38) Building a Digital Expert Network

(14:59) Innovating with Network Pulse

(21:47) The Power of Proprietary Data

(35:35) The Centaur Model: Human-Machine Collaboration

(37:27) Challenges of Selling AI Solutions to Enterprises

(37:53) Navigating Sales Challenges in Startups

(38:57) The Importance of Founder-Led Sales

(40:08) Building Trust with Enterprise Clients

(43:01) Adapting Sales Strategies for Technology Products

(44:54) The Role of AI in Modern Business

(46:27) Future of AI and Business Innovation

(53:36) The Impact of AI on Society

(59:21) AI Dystopia vs. Utopia

(01:09:13) Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Virgent AI: www.Virgent.ai

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Swathi Young is a formidable force in the technology industry. An adept leader with over 20 years of experience across organizations such as Amtrak, Sungard, GE, and Oracle, she is also a crusader on the forefront of change with regards to machine learning, AI and emerging technologies.

The conversation delves into real-world use cases in healthcare, fintech, professional services, and public sector, illustrating the profound impact of AI on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and strategic planning.

We discuss challenges such as data privacy, security, and the complexities of implementing generative AI in enterprise environments. Swathi also shares her passion project with the United Nations, leveraging AI to drive sustainability and solve global challenges. Through this in-depth discussion, listeners gain actionable insights into adopting AI responsibly to innovate and thrive in an evolving technological landscape.

👉 In this episode

(00:00) Introduction to AI and Human Creativity

(01:04) Introducing Today's Guest: Swathi Young

(02:09) The Future of AI and ML in the Next Five Years

(03:25) Consumer and Enterprise Adoption of AI

(04:10) Public Sector Adoption of AI

(04:44) Disruption in Workflows and Industries

(07:23) Swathi Young's Background and Journey

(09:50) Early AI and ML Projects

(15:42) The Importance of Domain Knowledge in AI

(20:40) Human-in-the-Loop AI Systems

(21:33) Generative AI Use Cases: Legal and IT Help Desk

(34:03) Challenges in Real-Time AI Implementations

(36:04) Building Smart AI Solutions

(38:04) Building Custom Solutions with Cloud and Generative AI

(39:21) Data Management: Structured vs. Unstructured Data

(43:48) Cost Considerations for AI Implementation

(51:44) Challenges in AI Implementation: A Real-World Use Case

(55:44) AI in Public Sector and Sustainability

(01:08:41) United Nations and AI for Sustainability

(01:12:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌎Reach out to Swatchi Young

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8s69t8fdrR6a-h78yZKqw
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/swathiyoung

🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander

Virgent AI https:www.virgent.ai

Disruptive CEO Advisory https://www.disruptive.ceo/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemaalexander

IG: https://www.instagram.com/seemaalexander/?hl=en

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The AI CEO: Trust Issues — Building AI That Won’t Break the Business | Jess Szmajda (Amazon, Axios, Capital One)

Can you really trust AI? In this episode of The AI CEO Podcast, we sit down with Jess Szmajda—former CTO of Axios, General Manager at Amazon, and current VP of Engineering at Capital One—to explore how forward-thinking leaders can adopt AI safely without sacrificing security, privacy, or public trust.

Jess shares lessons from her real-world experience building and deploying AI at scale, including:

• How to build trusted AI systems from the ground up
• The difference between bias in AI and bias in prompts
• Reducing hallucinations with guardrails and system prompts
• Why she only trusts AWS Bedrock for enterprise-grade privacy
• How to leverage AI agents in workflows without risking your business

Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or product leader, this conversation will reshape how you think about trust, safety, governance, and AI’s role in business transformation.

🔒 Don’t let AI break your business—learn how to build it responsibly.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:00 Can We Trust AI? 04:00 Guardrails, Bias & System Prompts 12:00 Lessons from Axios HQ & Smart Brevity

21:00 Reducing Hallucinations in AI Agents

29:00 Privacy, Data, and Enterprise Guardrails 35:00 AI Agents vs. Interns: Why It’s a Trust Problem

44:00 What CEOs Need to Know NOW

54:00 Final Thoughts — 🎙️ Hosted by Seema Alexander, Founder of Virgent AI & Co-Chair of DC Startup & Tech Week

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