The AI with Maribel Lopez (AI with ML)
The AI with Maribel Lopez podcast interviews leading thinkers, experts and innovators on the latest trends in Artificial intelligence areas such as agentic AI, generative AI, AI security, AI ethics and governance. Maribel Lopez is a technology industry analyst, keynote speaker and founder of the Data For Betterment Foundation and Lopez Research. The podcast shares advice, strategies and techniques on how to use AI solutions such as conversational AI, computer vision and automation to make businesses more efficient. New episodes are released every week on Wednesdays.
Episodes
74 episodes
NemoClaw, OpenClaw, and the Real Reason Enterprises Haven’t Deployed AI Agents Yet
NVIDIA’s NemoClaw adds enterprise security to OpenClaw. What it does, what it doesn’t, and what CIOs should do before deploying.FULL SHOW NOTESOpenClaw became the fastest-growing open-source project in history. Enterpr...
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Episode 74
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15:48
Why Deploying More AI Tools Won’t Fix Your Workflows: Lessons Learned From Cisco
Most enterprises are layering AI tools on top of broken processes and wondering why ROI never materializes. In this solo episode, Maribel breaks down Cisco’s systematic approach to workflow redesign, why visibility into how work actually gets d...
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Episode 73
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11:21
SaaS Isn't Dead — But the "Dead" Narrative Is Leading Enterprise Buyers Astray
Episode Summary: The "SaaS is dead" narrative is generating real confusion for enterprise buyers trying to make procurement decisions right now. In this solo episode, Maribel Lopez breaks down the two legitimate arguments driving the dis...
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Episode 70
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12:57
Agentic AI Beyond the Hype: How Banks Are Actually Deploying It
KeywordsAI, agentic AI, Work Fusion, RPA, intelligent automation, compliance, machine learning, LLMs, automation, enterprise technologyEpisode SummaryAgentic AI dominated industry conversation in 2025. But in 2026, enterpr...
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Episode 69
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24:25
Agentic Commerce QuickTake: Should Anyone Care?
The National Retail Federation Show highlighted that Agentic Commerce is the new buzzword for 2026. But before you rewrite your roadmap, let's talk reality.Julie Ask and Maribel Lopez are discussing:What actually has to happen befor...
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15:50
AI, CX, and the Shift from Automation to Action with Jarrod Johnson of TaskUs
Agentic AI is emerging as the next evolution of artificial intelligence in customer experience (CX), moving beyond chatbots to systems that can take real action on behalf of customers. In this episode of AI with Maribel Lopez, Maribel Lopez spe...
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36:58
CES Quick Take Part 1: Julie Ask of Ask Advisory
CES 2026 Quick Take: Physical AI, Ambient AI, and the Reality of AdoptionIn this episode, Maribel Lopez, founder and principal analyst at Lopez Research, is joined by Julie Ask, founder of Ask Advisory, for a candid,...
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Episode 66
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8:35
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-q...
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Episode 65
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12:49
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...
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Episode 64
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25:45
Why Your Gut Instinct is Costing You Millions a Chat with Verint's AI Analytics Expert Daniel Ziv
About This EpisodeDaniel 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 critic...
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Episode 64
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32:28
What's Next for Cognitive ERP and Manufacturing Intelligence with Epicor's Kerrie Jordan
Episode OverviewHost 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, distri...
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Episode 63
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39:00
Racing Against AI-Powered Fraudsters: How Experian Stays Ahead
OverviewMaribel 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 servic...
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Episode 62
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27:20
Ford Pro's Kevin Dunbar Shares How AI Transforms Fleet Management
Episode SummaryKevin 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, ...
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Episode 61
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27:26
Verint Executive Reveals: The 3 Best Starting Points for Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption
Episode OverviewIn 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 succe...
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Episode 61
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33:11
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 chang...
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Episode 60
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20:30
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 implementati...
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Episode 59
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13:44
58. The AI Advantage With Liz Centoni: How Cisco is Making Customer Experience Hyper-Personal
Guest ProfileLiz 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 boar...
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Episode 58
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30:11
Securing AI: Strategies for Success with Cisco's CPO Jeetu Patel
SummaryIn 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 ...
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Episode 57
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34:02
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.
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Episode 56
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34:44
Transforming Networking with AI: Insights from Extreme Networks' Markus Nispel
SummaryIn 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 gove...
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Episode 55
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27:34
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 ...
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Episode 54
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17:27
Harnessing AI: The Balance of Privacy and Innovation with Wipro's Ivana Bartoletti
SummaryIn this conversation, Maribel Lopez speaks with Ivana Bartoletti, the Global Privacy Chief Officer at Wipro, about the intersection of AI, privacy, and governance. They discuss the transformative impact of generativ...
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Episode 53
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25:28
AI Transforms Marketing: Beyond the Magic Button With Tim Marklein
Episode Overview:Maribel Lopez speaks with Tim Marklein, CEO of Big Valley Marketing, about how AI is changing marketing and communications. The conversation explores the practical applications, limitations, and future of AI i...
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Episode 52
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29:39
AI with Maribel Lopez: IBM Granite Models with Kate Soule
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Maribel Lopez interviews Kate Soule, Director of Technical Product Management for IBM's Granite products. They discuss IBM's third-generation AI models, their focus on efficiency and enterprise read...
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Episode 51
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19:37
Analyst Commentary on AI and the Customer Experience At Zoho Day 2025
This conversation explores the transformative impact of AI on business, particularly focusing on Zoho's evolution as it aims to enhance its enterprise offerings. The speakers discuss the importance of understanding customer data, the global dyn...
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Episode 50
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24:45