The Magic of AI - Insights for Executives Rewiring their Businesses
The Magic of AI podcast is hosted by Krishna Gupta, co-founder and chairman of Presto, the leader in Voice AI and automation for quick-service restaurants. While an undergraduate at MIT, he founded his venture capital firm, Remus Capital. With a deep focus on Vertical AI, he has been investing in Voice AI for the last 15 years, with an emphasis on applying Voice AI in industries that power America.
This podcast offers bite-sized insights to help you navigate the rapid advancement of AI technology and empower you to rewire your businesses for success.
See video versions of the podcast at presto.com/blogs
Episodes
7 episodes
How to Avoid 95% Enterprise AI Failure Rate
We've all read about the MIT study that shows 95% failure rate of Enterprise AI pilots - Krishna breaks down why so many AI pilots fail while a few quietly succeed.
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Episode 7
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2:08
Your Real Business in an AI World
What if quick service restaurants aren’t only in the business of selling food? In this episode of Magic of AI, we explore how AI could help define hidden business models—where data, experience, and brand may matter more than the menu.
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Episode 6
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2:58
AI & The New Org Chart
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping org design and why every board should be rethinking agility and hierarchy. From startups to restaurant groups, it’s time to build orgs that move faster and think in real time.
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Episode 5
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2:58
Adopting AI Isn't A Zero-Sum Game
Discover why Google’s rising search revenue defied expectations last week and what it reveals about the potential of AI in business. This episode also explores how AI can be an additive force, often increasing the size of the pie rather than si...
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Episode 4
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2:59
AI Not Optional
Krishna surfaces Microsoft’s recent layoffs—despite strong performance—signal a major shift toward mandatory AI adoption, not just as a tool, but as a core competency for every employee. We break down what this means for industries like restaur...
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Episode 3
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2:49
