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AI Accelerator Podcast
The AI Accelerator Podcast is for business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators who want to move beyond AI theory and into real-world results.
Hosted by Matt Zembruski, each episode features candid conversations with industry experts, technology leaders, founders, and AI practitioners who are transforming organizations through artificial intelligence.
From enterprise AI strategy and automation to leadership, innovation, and emerging technologies, we explore what works, what doesn't, and what leaders need to know to stay ahead.
If you're looking to turn AI into a competitive advantage, drive meaningful business outcomes, and prepare your organization for the future, this podcast is your roadmap.
New episodes every week.
Episodes
33 episodes
AI, Scrum & the Future of AI-Augmented Teams | Dr. Jeff Sutherland | AI Accelerator Podcast
What happens when you combine Scrum, artificial intelligence, and autonomous AI agents?In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and Scrum@Scale and a ...
Is AI Killing Agile? AI, Product & the Future of Software Development with Katy Sherman
AI is changing how software is built, tested, managed, and delivered. But are we building better systems, or just building them faster?In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski talks with Katy Sherman, VP of Technolog...
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AI, Clean Data & the Future of Product Development | Johanna Rothman | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is everywhere, but more AI does not automatically mean better results.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Johanna Rothman, known as the Pragmatic Manager, to explore what practic...
AI-Powered Service Operations: Driving ROI and Adoption in the Service Lifecycle | Ashok Kartham
AI is transforming service operations, but the real opportunity is not simply adding AI to existing systems. It is using AI to improve service outcomes, empower the workforce, and create measurable business value.In this episode of the ...
AI Adoption in China vs. the United States | Erick Watson | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI adoption isn't happening the same way everywhere. In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, Matt Zembruski sits down with Erick Watson, fractional CPO at SproutVest, to explore the differences between AI adoption in China and the United...
AI Agents, Subscription Growth & The Future of Product | Priya
AI is changing how businesses operate, and according to Priya Lakshminarayanan, the biggest opportunity isn't simply using AI to analyze information. It’s using AI to take action.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt ...
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Teaching, Teamwork & AI Leadership | Scott Andersen | AI Accelerator Podcast
Artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations work, but according to Scott Andersen, technology alone isn't enough. The organizations that thrive will be the ones that build strong teams, create meaningful learning environments, and...
The Indiana Jones of AI? How Purpose Beats Hype in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Evan Kubicek | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming every industry, but according to Evan Kubicek, organizations that succeed won't be the ones chasing every new AI tool. They'll be the ones that stay grounded in real business problems, real customer needs, and real human impa...
Jump in the Pool: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Sit on the AI Sidelines -Andrew Metz
AI is changing how organizations operate, how teams work, and how leaders navigate uncertainty. But according to Andrew Metz, leaders don’t need to become AI experts before they start experimenting.They simply need to “jump in the pool.”
People First, AI Second: The Leadership Formula Driving Innovation | Alvin Pereira | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming every industry, but according to Alvin Pereira, the organizations that win won't be the ones with the most AI tools. They'll be the ones that combine innovation, empathy, and execution to solve real problems for real peopl...
Enterprise AI Leadership: Bridging Strategy, Execution & Innovation | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming every industry, but according to Shay Harel, the organizations that succeed won't be the ones with the most AI tools. They'll be the ones that can connect strategy, execution, and innovation.In this episode of the AI ...
Microsoft AI Insider Reveals What Leaders Are Getting Wrong About AI | Chris Seferlis | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming every industry, but according to Chris Seferlis, most organizations are approaching AI the wrong way.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Chris Seferlis, Strategic Advisor a...
AI, Leadership & The Future of Human-Centered Learning | Amanda C. Chambers | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming the workplace faster than most organizations are prepared for but according to Amanda C. Chambers, the future belongs to leaders who empower people to learn, adapt, and grow alongside technology.In this episode of the ...
AI, Human Wisdom & The Future of Workforce Transformation | Jenny Korten
AI is accelerating faster than most organizations can adapt—but technology alone is not enough.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Jenny Korten, Co Partner at Thinking 5.0 and creator of Mind...
AI, Creativity & The Future of Project Leadership | Tanya Boyd | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is transforming project management, corporate training, and creative strategy but for many leaders, it still feels overwhelming.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Tanya Boyd, Co Founder o...
AI Strategy, Enterprise Adoption & Turning AI Into Real Business Impact | Benjamin Dowd | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is everywhere but very few organizations are actually turning it into real business impact.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Benjamin Dowd, CEO of The Phoenix Firm, to explore what it re...
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Military Leadership, Growth Mindset & Building Teams That Perform Under Pressure | Ryan Batchelor
Leadership is not a destination — it is a discipline that demands intention, trust, and a relentless commitment to growth.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembrowski sits down with Ryan Batchelor, 28-year US Navy...
AI Adoption, Outcome Driven Systems & The Future of Software | Tom Famularo
AI is moving faster than any technology before it but the real challenge is not the technology it is adoption.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembrowski sits down with Tom Famularo, CEO and Founder of Cap20AI, to...
AI Governance, Intelligent Systems & The Future of Learning | Alapeti “AL” Ware | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI Governance, Intelligent Systems & The Future of Learning | Alapeti “AL” Ware | AI Accelerator PodcastAI is evolving fast but without control it creates inconsistency, risk, and missed opportunities.In this episode of the AI...
AI Powered Agile, Agentic Workflows & The Future of Delivery | Dave Westgarth | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is accelerating delivery — but speed alone is not the goal.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Dave Westgarth, Head of Delivery at Unifeye, to explore how AI is transforming agile teams, d...
Embedded Analytics, AI Agents & the Future of SaaS | Arman Eshraghi | AI Accelerator Podcast
AI is not just transforming products. It is reshaping how software itself is built, delivered, and consumed.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Arman Eshraghi, serial entrepreneur and Founder...
Lean Leadership, Cultural Transformation & AI in Operations | Matt Sims
Operational excellence is not about tools. It is about people.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Matt Sims, global Lean Master Black Belt, transformation leader, and founder of Ever-So-Lean....
From Plasma Physics to AI Localization | AI Accelerator Podcast with Leonid Glazychev
The AI era is reshaping content, translation, and global communication faster than most industries are prepared for.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Leonid Glazychev, scientist, entrepren...
AI, Networking Mastery & Relationship-Driven Growth | AI Accelerator Podcast with Jacqueline Strominger
In a world where AI is accelerating everything, relationships remain the ultimate growth engine.In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, host Matt Zembruski sits down with Jacqueline Strominger, Master Networker, Growth S...
AI, Mental Health & Robo Humanism | AI Accelerator Podcast
High performance and inner peace are often treated as opposites. But what if understanding the human nervous system is the key to sustainable success in a hyperconnected, AI-driven world?In this episode of the AI Accelerator Podcast, hos...
