29:13

In this episode of Building What's Next, host Peter Weingard sits down with Abigail Posner, a Harvard-trained anthropologist, former Director of U.S. Creative Works at Google, and one of the leading voices on creativity and leadership in the age of AI. Abigail has spent her career studying what makes humans irreplaceable, from advertising to Google to the stage, and she's built a framework around it. Your "Human Code," the originality, curiosity, and human edge that no algorithm can replicate. In this conversation, she and Peter dig into how leaders can unlock that edge, why creativity is becoming the "last unfair advantage" in business, and how AI, properly understood, can amplify human thinking instead of replacing it. It's an honest, unscripted conversation about culture, creativity, and what it really means to lead in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Topics covered: What "Human Code" means and why it matters more in the AI era Lessons from 13 years at Google and a career studying human behavior Why creativity may be business's last unfair advantage Using AI as an amplifier, not a replacement, for human thinking What's next for leaders navigating AI and culture

26:34

In this episode of Building What's Next, host Peter Weingard sits down with David Berkowitz, CMO, author, and founder of the AI Marketers Guild, one of the most active communities helping marketers navigate the AI era together. David has spent his career at the intersection of marketing and emerging technology, and today he's focused on a simple question: how are marketers actually using AI to do better work, not just faster work? He shares what he's learned from running BuiltThatWithAI.com, the real-world use cases coming out of the AI Marketers Guild community, the difference between marketers who are getting genuine ROI from AI and those just checking a box, and why he's not shy about calling out "AI slop" when he sees it. It's an honest, unscripted conversation about where AI is genuinely changing marketing craft, where the hype outruns the reality, and what David is building next.

21:25

In this episode of Building What's Next, host Peter Weingard sits down with Joni Ricard and Trevor Harvey from Google Cloud's Gemini team, alongside Altimetrik's Chief Data & AI Officer, Niraj Nagrani, for a candid conversation about the real state of enterprise AI adoption. They dig into why so many companies are stuck in "POC purgatory," why a strong data foundation is non-negotiable before any AI deployment, and how a new class of field deployment engineers is emerging to bridge the gap between pilot and production. The group also tackles the partner ecosystem question head-on: what Google's $750M GET program is funding, why Altimetrik's industry-specific accelerators matter, and how the two organizations are working together to move customers from prototype to real outcomes. The conversation gets technical, covering agentic orchestration, token optimization, the LLM-to-SLM continuum, and why "autonomous agents" may be the most misunderstood phrase in enterprise tech right now. Plus, a sneak peek at Gemini Spark and what's coming next in the platform.

14:39

In the premiere episode of Building What’s Next, OpenAI’s Kaitlin MacRae, Partnerships Director, and Matt Lewis, Go-to-Market Partner Director, join Peter Weingard for a candid conversation about how enterprises are actually deploying AI today, beyond the hype and into the realities of adoption and scale. The conversation covers the shift from AI pilots to AI in the right workflows, and why enterprise-wide adoption is critical to ROI, the role of the new OpenAI Partner Network, and what could be next for voice, hardware, and how we interact with AI. Plus, hear what separates organizations seeing meaningful returns from those still stuck in experimentation, why “tokenmaxxing” is giving way to more structured, business-unit-level AI strategies, and where OpenAI sees the technology heading next, from voice-powered workflows to a future that may extend beyond the phone.

40:45

Welcome to a new episode of Altimetrik’s very own podcast that brings together digital builders, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology. In this episode, Arun Kumar, Global Product Head at Altimetrik, is in conversation with Shailendra Thakur, Chief Transfor Technology at NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL). Together, they dive deep into the creation and success of the Bharat Connect for Business (BCB) platform, a nation-scale digital infrastructure uniting buyers, suppliers, and financiers to strengthen India’s business ecosystem. Key Highlights: The vision behind building a Digital-First, Business-First Nation How trust in data drives trust in business Deep engineering and interoperability as the foundation of the Bharat Connect platform Role of AI and emerging technologies in scaling digital ecosystems How Altimetrik enabled a record-time build and go-to-market launch The future of AI-powered, interoperable business networks Discover how this collaboration between NBBL and Altimetrik is powering India’s next wave of digital public infrastructure, creating impact across millions of businesses and catalyzing economic growth.

35:46

Welcome back to Beyond Next by Altimetrik! 🎧 This podcast series explores bold conversations with leaders and practitioners who are redefining the future of digital business, one idea at a time. Episode 3, Part II: Designing Use Cases that Deliver: KPIs, Outcomes & Real-World Impact Series Theme: AI First: Business-Ready—The New Blueprint for Digital Entrepreneurs In this highly anticipated Part II of Beyond Next, host Ignacio Segovia and special guest Jay Larson, Co-Founder & CEO of Asha, unpack the critical strategies for designing AI use cases that truly deliver: KPIs, Outcomes & Real-World Impact. Building on their deep dive into AI behavior and trust from Part I, Jay kicks off with a sobering but essential message: "You’re probably not going to lose your job to AI, but you might lose your job to someone else who knows how to use AI." This isn't just about individuals; it's the new reality for every business in the rapidly accelerating AI landscape.

34:33

Tune into Beyond Next—a podcast series exploring innovation, digital leadership, and bold ideas that are shaping the future of technology. In each episode, we sit down with thinkers, builders, and doers who are pushing boundaries and delivering outcomes that matter. Beyond Next by Altimetrik - Episode 3, Part I: Incentivizing AI the Right Way Series Theme: AI First: Business-Ready—The New Blueprint for Digital Entrepreneurs Are you ready to build AI that doesn't just function, but operates with purpose and earns trust? Join Ignacio Segovia on this insightful episode of Beyond Next as he welcomes Jay Larson, Co-Founder & CEO of Asha. Jay, a seasoned entrepreneur and self-described "phenomenal adventurer," takes us on a fascinating journey across continents, showcasing how his experiences have shaped his deep understanding of incentivizing AI behavior and building robust digital ecosystems. From his family's legacy in technology and education to pioneering outcome-focused learning models at Tuna Panda in Kenya, Jay shares compelling stories that highlight the real-world impact of AI-first design. Discover how innovations like M-Pesa and M-Kopa Solar in Africa demonstrate how incentives can drive massive behavioral shifts, transforming everything from remote village power to urban transportation. This conversation is a crucial exploration of why trust, empathy, and ethics aren't just buzzwords, but fundamental pillars that must be hardwired into the very core of AI-first digital systems. Jay and Ignacio delve into how cutting-edge concepts like reputation systems, agentic models, and human-centered engineering are converging to redefine how we work, lead, and innovate in today's rapidly evolving digital economy. Tune in if you're building AI, deploying digital solutions, or leading a tech-first business. This discussion will fundamentally shift your perspective on what "business-ready" truly means in the AI era, equipping you to incentivize success and build unshakeable trust within your AI-driven initiatives.

24:06

In this episode, Engineering Leader Carlos Aleman joins host Natalie Rangel to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming engineering practices, leadership mindsets, and digital enablement. From busting AI myths to building systems people trust, this conversation is a deep dive into connecting innovation with real-world impact.

25:12

Forget static dashboards and stale reports—data doesn’t sit still anymore. In this high-velocity premiere of Beyond Next, Arun Kumar and Vipul Valamjee unravel what it really means to engineer data in motion. From self-healing pipelines and real-time analytics to AI-powered architectures and the rise of semantic layers—this episode is a front-row seat to the future of data. If you think data engineering is just about rows and columns, think again. This is where business, AI, and innovation collide—and nothing stays still for long.