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Moving Beyond Building AI Agents With IBM's Suzanne Livingston
May 19, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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The New Rules for Scaling AI: What Yum Brands Learned
Apr 7, 2026
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Physics AI Explained: Why Hardware Design Requires a Different Kind of AI
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/26 | Moving Beyond Building AI Agents With IBM's Suzanne Livingston✨ | AI agentsenterprise technology+3 | Suzanne Livingston | IBM watsonx OrchestrateIBM | Boston | AI agentsIBM+5 | — | 28m 40s | |
| 5/13/26 | Four Types of AI Agents With Dell's John Roese. Most Enterprises Are Only Building One✨ | AI agentsenterprise AI+3 | John Roese | Dell | — | AI agentsDell+5 | — | 24m 00s | |
| 4/7/26 | The New Rules for Scaling AI: What Yum Brands Learned✨ | scaling AIenterprise AI+3 | Cameron Davies | Yum BrandsNVIDIA | 63,000 restaurant locations | AIYum Brands+5 | — | 15m 54s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Physics AI Explained: Why Hardware Design Requires a Different Kind of AI✨ | AIhardware design+3 | Hardik Kabaria | Vinci | — | AIhardware design+3 | — | 27m 45s | |
| 3/25/26 | NemoClaw, OpenClaw, and the Real Reason Enterprises Haven’t Deployed AI Agents Yet✨ | enterprise securityAI agents+3 | — | NemoClawOpenClaw+1 | — | NemoClawOpenClaw+5 | — | 15m 48s | |
| 3/10/26 | Why Deploying More AI Tools Won’t Fix Your Workflows: Lessons Learned From Cisco✨ | AI toolsworkflow redesign+3 | — | Cisco | — | AI adoptionworkflow+3 | — | 11m 21s | |
| 3/3/26 | SaaS Isn't Dead — But the "Dead" Narrative Is Leading Enterprise Buyers Astray✨ | SaaSAI+3 | — | — | — | SaaSAI coding tools+3 | — | 12m 57s | |
| 2/24/26 | Agentic AI Beyond the Hype: How Banks Are Actually Deploying It✨ | agentic AIbanking technology+3 | Peter Cousins | WorkFusionUiPath | — | AIagentic AI+8 | — | 24m 25s | |
| 2/17/26 | Agentic Commerce QuickTake: Should Anyone Care?✨ | Agentic Commerceretail+3 | Julie Ask | National Retail FederationGoogle+4 | — | Agentic Commerceretail+3 | — | 15m 50s | |
| 1/21/26 | AI, CX, and the Shift from Automation to Action with Jarrod Johnson of TaskUs✨ | Agentic AIcustomer experience+5 | Jarrod Johnson | TaskUs | — | Agentic AIcustomer experience+5 | — | 36m 58s | |
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| 1/13/26 | CES Quick Take Part 1: Julie Ask of Ask Advisory | CES 2026 Quick Take: Physical AI, Ambient AI, and the Reality of Adoption In this episode, Maribel Lopez, founder and principal analyst at Lopez Research, is joined by Julie Ask, founder of Ask Advisory, for a candid, unscripted conversation on what CES 2026 actually revealed about the state of AI. Rather than focusing on flashy demos or speculative promises, Maribel and Julie examine where AI is delivering real value today—and where expectations are running ahead of reality. Julie's bi... | 8m 35s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | From AI Chaos to Production: Why 2026 is the Year Enterprise AI Gets Real | Maribel Lopez reports live from AWS re:Invent 2025 in Las Vegas, unpacking why the AI experimentation phase is officially over. With statistics that say 95% of AI projects are failing and enterprise budgets tightening, 2026 demands production-quality AI—not more proof-of-concepts. This episode explores the critical shift from building agents to deploying them safely at scale. Key Themes The Reality Check (2025 Recap) MIT study reveals 95% AI project failure rateMcKinsey and BCG document wide... | 12m 49s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | AI Meets Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Black & Veatch’s Ian Bramson | In this episode of AI with Maribel Lopez, Maribel sits down with Ian Bramson, Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity at Black & Veatch, to explore the growing intersection between artificial intelligence and operational technology (OT) security. From power grids and oil refineries to manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly connected—and therefore more vulnerable. Ian shares how Black & Veatch is helping industrial organizations rethin... | 25m 45s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | Why Your Gut Instinct is Costing You Millions a Chat with Verint's AI Analytics Expert Daniel Ziv | About This Episode Daniel Ziv, Global VP of AI and Analytics at Verint, reveals why experienced executives are making their worst decisions in decades—and how AI analytics is rewriting the rules of business intelligence. Learn the two critical frameworks that separate AI winners from losers, and why the biggest risk isn't picking the wrong technology—it's doing nothing at all. Guest Bio Daniel Ziv leads AI and analytics product management and go-to-market strategy at Verint, where he helps gl... | 32m 28s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | What's Next for Cognitive ERP and Manufacturing Intelligence with Epicor's Kerrie Jordan | Episode Overview Host Maribel Lopez sits down with Kerrie Jordan, the newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Epicor, to discuss the evolution of ERP systems and the transformative power of cognitive ERP in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain industries. Guest Bio and social links Kerrie Jordan - Chief Marketing Officer, Epicor Kerrie Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer at Epicor, leads the global go-to-market efforts, bringing together her deep product innovation and strategic mark... | 39m 00s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Racing Against AI-Powered Fraudsters: How Experian Stays Ahead | Overview Maribel Lopez interviews Kathleen Peters, Experian's Chief Innovation Officer, about AI's evolution in fraud detection, the shift to generative and agentic AI, and balancing innovation with security in financial services. Key Topics AI Evolution at Experian 15-year AI journey: Using machine learning for fraud detection long before generative AIDemocratization shift: Public LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude made AI accessible beyond data scientistsInnovation labs: 15-year-old team of PhDs... | 27m 20s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | Ford Pro's Kevin Dunbar Shares How AI Transforms Fleet Management | Episode Summary Kevin Dunbar joins Maribel Lopez to discuss how AI is revolutionizing commercial fleet management through Ford Pro Intelligence. With nearly two decades of experience at companies like Cisco and Palo Alto Networks, Kevin shares insights on how Ford's commercial division is processing over a billion data points daily to help fleet operators optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve safety.AI with Maribel Lopez: Transforming Fleet Management with Kevin Dunbar Guest: Kevin D... | 27m 26s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | Verint Executive Reveals: The 3 Best Starting Points for Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption | Episode Overview In this episode, Maribel Lopez sits down with David Singer, Global Vice President and Go-To-Market Strategy at Verint, to explore the rapid evolution from generative AI to agentic AI and how organizations can successfully implement AI solutions that deliver real business outcomes. Key Topics Discussed The Evolution from Generative to Agentic AI Generative AI: Excellent at answering questions and synthesizing information from knowledge sourcesAgentic AI: Takes the next step ... | 33m 11s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | Cisco Live 2025: Jokel and Pandey on Enterprise AI Infrastructure and the Internet of Agents | In this episode from Cisco Live, Maribel Lopez sits down with two Cisco executives, Vijoy Pandey, SVP of Outshift at Cisco and Nathan Jokel, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Alliances at Cisco, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing enterprise infrastructure over the next year. The conversation explores the evolution from deterministic to probabilistic computing, the emergence of agentic workflows, and practical advice for business leaders navigating the AI transformation. Host: Maribel Lo... | 20m 30s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | AI in Retail: Best Buy's Journey from 93 Apps to One Solution | Description: In this episode from Google Cloud Next 2025, we dive deep into Best Buy's AI transformation with Ashley Daniels, VP of Product Management. Discover how one of America's largest retailers approached AI implementation strategically, moving from 93 contact center applications to a unified solution. Ashley shares the real story behind Best Buy's AI journey - the quick wins, unexpected challenges, and why your foundation matters more than the technology itself. From gift finder tool... | 13m 44s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | 58. The AI Advantage With Liz Centoni: How Cisco is Making Customer Experience Hyper-Personal | Guest Profile Liz Centoni brings over 25 years of experience at Cisco where she currently leads a team of 20,000+ people dedicated to helping customers maximize the value of their technology investments. She also serves on the boards of Mercedes-Benz and Workday. Episode Highlights Cisco's Unique Position in the AI Landscape Liz outlines Cisco's three-pillar approach to AI:Investment in back-end AI networks with hyperscalersEnterprise deployment of secure AI use casesMeeting increased capac... | 30m 11s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Securing AI: Strategies for Success with Cisco's CPO Jeetu Patel | Summary In this conversation, Maribel Lopez and Jeetu Patel discuss the transformative potential of AI in business, the challenges organizations face in adopting AI, and the importance of security in AI applications. They explore the need for visibility, validation, and guardrails in securing AI, the rise of specialized AI models, and the future of AI agents in automating workflows. Patel emphasizes Cisco's commitment to innovation and the urgency for companies to embrace AI to remain relevan... | 34m 02s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | From Concept to Value: The AI Journey With Tredence CEO Shub Bhowmick | In this episode, Maribel speaks with Shub Bhowmick, the CEO and Co-founder of Tredence on how its using AI internally and externally. Bhowmick also provides advice on what's important for enterprise buyers looking to leverage AI. Takeaways The shift from proof of concept to proof of value is crucial for businesses.AI is enabling organizations to achieve more with fewer resources.Agentic solutions are becoming increasingly relevant in various industries.Internal innovations at Trea... | 34m 44s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | Transforming Networking with AI: Insights from Extreme Networks' Markus Nispel | Summary In this conversation, Maribel Lopez speaks with Markus Nispel about the integration of AI in networking solutions, particularly at Extreme Networks. They discuss the evolution of AI capabilities, the importance of data governance, and the role of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and security. Markus emphasizes the need for trust in AI systems and the potential of agentic AI to transform networking operations. The discussion also touches on the challenges of skill development and... | 27m 34s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | The Platform Play: Zoho's Enterprise Evolution and AI Integration Strategy | In the category of better late than never, we found the missing recording file with Vijay. Enjoy! Show Notes: In this episode of "AI with Maribel Lopez," host Maribel Lopez sits down with Vijay Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Zoho, at Zoho Day 25 in Austin, Texas. They discuss Zoho's strategic evolution and approach to AI. Key Highlights: Zoho's Market Evolution: Vijay explains how Zoho has expanded from primarily serving small and medium businesses to increasingly being adopted by large... | 17m 27s | ||||||
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