The Playbook To Building AI-Driven Innovation at Scale with Karen Pfeifer of Pythian

Описание: AI this, AI that - but how many of us are actually extracting its complete value and making it work for us? In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and GVP Solutions Sales and Business Development at Informatica, Amy Horowitz sits down with Karen Pfeifer, Chief AI Officer at Pythian, to unravel the complexities of enterprise data and AI transformation.

What You’ll Learn
How to transform raw data assets into strategic business drivers through a data-first, AI-centric approach
The framework for measuring data success through concrete business metrics like cost reduction, customer retention, and revenue growth
Why organizational culture and change management are crucial for successful AI implementation
How to develop cross-functional data strategies that align with specific business outcomes
The critical importance of building trusted data foundations before scaling AI initiatives
How to navigate the balance between innovation and responsible AI usage in enterprise environments

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Links:

Karen Pfeifer on LinkedIn:   / karen-pfeifer-data-strategy  
Pythian Website: https://www.pythian.com/
Amy Horowitz LinkedIn:   / amyhorowitz  
Informatica Website: https://www.informatica.com/
Data & AI Architecture Summit: https://now.informatica.com/ai-archit...

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to Bringing Data and AI to Life
01:09 Meet Karen Pfeiffer: From Disney to Chief AI Officer
03:23 The Evolution of Data-First AI Strategy
05:09 Measuring Success: Beyond Technical Metrics
07:48 Overcoming Cultural Resistance in AI Adoption
09:23 AI Governance and Responsible Implementation
11:35 Innovation in Data Products: Emmy-Winning Solutions
14:10 Future Trends: Agentic AI and Data Readiness
16:28 Leadership Advice for Emerging Data Leaders
17:47 Closing Thoughts and Informatica's Mission