Best Chris Webster Podcasts (2025)

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Building Readiness for AI Agents in Healthcare Systems - with Raheel Retiwalla of Productive Edge 33:22

2d ago33:22

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Today’s guest is Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge — a digital transformation consultancy focused on healthcare. Productive Edge works with payers, providers, and health tech firms to leverage AI, data, and modern platforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve outcomes. With two decades of experience in digital…

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How Responsible AI is Shaping the Future of Banking and Finance - with Shub Agarwal of U.S. Bank and USC 21:28

4d ago21:28

21:28

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shub Agarwal, author of Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework available from Wiley and a professor of the University of Southern California teaching AI and Generative AI product management to graduate students. He is also Senior Vice President of Product Management for AI and Generative AI at U.S. Ba…

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Driving towards autonomous vehicles – David Keene, CEO, Aurrigo 34:38

5d ago34:38

34:38

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo, discusses how autonomous driving will progress in the UK, how a chance encounter pivoted his company’s entire market and the journey of turning grant funding into an initial public offering. Aurrigo is an autonomous driving company that specialises in vehicles for the aviation industry, including self-driving baggage ca…

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Ancient Hunters, Lost Gates, and Mammoth Masterpieces! Ep 303 41:04

5d ago41:04

41:04

This week on The Archaeology Show, we explore an ancient hunting toolkit from West Texas, revealing ingenious technology. Then, we journey to Peru's mysterious "Gate of the Gods" and ponder its lost civilization connections. Finally, we uncover stunning Paleolithic mammoth ivory artifacts from Ukraine, showcasing ancient artistry. Tune in for a glo…

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health 18:38

11d ago18:38

18:38

In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…

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Slowly bringing the NHS into the future – Jing Ouyang, co-founder, Patchwork Health 33:18

12d ago33:18

33:18

Jing Ouyang, co-founder and chief growth officer of Patchwork Health discusses the political pressure on health services to streamline operations, the difficulty in digitising NHS clinics and leaving a career as a medical doctor to launch a tech startup. Patchwork Health is a digital platform for clinics to manage day-to-day operations, organise wo…

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We visit Stonehenge...Inside the Circle! - Ep 302 54:08

12d ago54:08

54:08

Join us as we explore the iconic Stonehenge! We delve into its history and significance, share our personal experience visiting the site, and round things off with some funny negative reviews and a look at future research. It’s a mix of history, adventure, and laughs you won’t want to miss! Links Stonehenge English Heritage website 'I visited this …

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Global AI Regulations and Their Impact on Industry Leaders - with Micheal Berger of Munich Re 21:01

18d ago21:01

21:01

Today’s guest is Michael Berger, Head of Insure AI at Munich Re. Michael returns to the Emerj podcast platform to discuss the impact of legislation such as the EU AI Act on the insurance industry and broader AI adoption. Our conversation covers how regulatory approaches differ between the United States and the European Union, highlighting the risk-…

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The long road ahead for British AI – Jonathan Berry, former AI minister 32:23

19d ago32:23

32:23

Jonathan Berry, Viscount Camrose and former Conservative AI minister, discusses how artificial intelligence policy has changed with the Labour government, why the work it must do is difficult but necessary and why clarity on AI regulation is vital for businesses. Berry is a hereditary peer in the House of Lords and served as the minister responsibl…

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Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - Ep 301 47:48

19d ago47:48

47:48

This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for the latest digs and discoveries from around the world! Links Segment 1 Mysterious origin of iconic Sutton Hoo h…

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GenAI Efficiencies in Manufacturing, Smart Farming, and Beyond - with Steffen Hoffmann of Bosch 21:56

25d ago21:56

21:56

Today’s guest is Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Steffen joins the podcast to discuss how Bosch is leveraging AI across industries, from precision agriculture to HR automation and manufacturing quality control. Throughout our conversation, Hoffmann gives a revealing insight into how Bosch’s AI-driven black grass detection system is…

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Democratising access to youth mental health – Manjul Rathee, CEO, BfB Labs 32:19

26d ago32:19

32:19

Manjul Rathee, co-founder and CEO of BfB Labs, discusses the importance of providing broad access to mental health services to as many young people, the value of maintaining commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and how the success of Adolescence has highlighted the anxieties families have around how children access the internet. BfB Labs …

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We Visit the British Museum! - Ep 300 1:00:41

26d ago1:00:41

1:00:41

From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw. Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled …

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Episode 16 - Davin McCully 47:01

28d ago47:01

47:01

Everybody's favourite Toronto storyteller Davin McCully (MPl '19) stops by the pod to talk about consulting, ghost stories, and peameal bacon sandwiches.

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How AI is Transforming Asset & Wealth Management From Data to Decisions - with Paul Ronan of FE fundinfo 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

Today’s guest is Paul Ronan, Chief Technology Officer at FE fundinfo. FE fundinfo is a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific through a single integrated platform. With over 30 years of expertise, FE fundinfo empowers asset and wealth managers to streamline operations, improve client ou…

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Breaking Down AI’s Role in Genomics and Polygenic Risk Prediction - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute 20:03

1M ago20:03

20:03

Today’s guest is Dan Elton, a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to the program to explore how AI is advancing genetic research, from protein engineering to gene editing and risk prediction. One of the most significant breakthroughs in this space is AlphaFo…

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The crushing disappointment of the collapse of tech ideals – Chris Anderson, TED 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

Chris Anderson, head of TED, discusses why the collapse of the ideals of the tech industry over the last 15 years, embodied by the behaviour Elon Musk, represents a crushing disappointment. Anderson took over TED – which hosts viral talks at its conferences – from its founder Richard Saul Wurman in 2000. He turned the business into a non-profit and…

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First Ancient Egyptian Tomb Discovered Since King Tut?! - Ep 299 27:43

1M ago27:43

27:43

This week we jump back into some big news stories that have come out this past month. First, we look at the recent discovery of the first ancient Egyptian tomb since King Tut in 1922. Then we head over to China where new evidence pushes back the oldest date of the Great Wall of China. And finally, frescoes in Pompeii show evidence of a cult in Anci…

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De-Identified Data and AI Adoption in Healthcare - with Ben Webster of NLP Logix 20:16

1M ago20:16

20:16

Today’s guest is Ben Webster, VP of AI Solutions at NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services firm based in Florida that serves both the public and private sectors. Ben returns to the program to explore the complexities of de-identifying patient data for AI-driven healthcare applications. Hospital chains are increasingly leveraging first-p…

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AI in Biopharma Innovation and Regulatory Challenges - with Nishtha Jain of Takeda Pharmaceuticals 26:36

1M ago26:36

26:36

Today’s guest is Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Nistha returns to the program to discuss the transformative impact of AI across the pharmaceutical value chain. She and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello explore how AI is improving drug development efficiency, addressing data challenges, and …

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Managing a startup and a family – Louise Webster, Beyond the School Run, founder 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

Louise Webster, founder of Beyond the School Run, discusses the challenges of balancing parenthood with launching a business, why parents need to be given resources and support to ensure they can thrive as entrepreneurs and how Covid radically reshaped the world of work for the better. Beyond the School Run is a network for parent entrepreneurs off…

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The Evolving Role of Banks in Fraud Detection and AML Compliance - with Nick Lewis of Standard Chartered Bank 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

Today’s guest is Nick Lewis, Managing Director for the High Risk Client Unit at Standard Chartered Bank. Nick joins today’s show to discuss the shifting landscape of fraud prevention and AML compliance in financial services. As governments increasingly shift regulatory responsibilities onto the private sector, banks find themselves at the forefront…

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Catching UK tech up with the States – Tej Kohli, investor and philanthropist 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

Tej Kohli, billionaire investor and philanthropist, discusses why he's most excited by the future of esports, biotech and artificial general intelligence, how the UK lacks the collaborative culture between academia and business seen in the US and why Elon Musk should stick to tech and avoid unelected government work. Kohli is the founder of the inv…

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Tackling Retail Crime and Loss Prevention with AI Driven Video Security - with Mike Matta of Solink 27:33

2M ago27:33

27:33

Today’s guest is Mike Matta, Co-founder and CEO of Solink. Solink is a cloud video security and analytics platform that works with your existing cameras, access controls, and operational technologies like POS and labor management, helping you modernize and improve security and operations without costly upgrades. Mike joins today’s show to discuss h…

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TAS LIVE: Mexican Pre-History - Ep 298 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

On a warm sunny day in February Chris and Rachel set up on the beach in Mexico with a live audience and a virtual one to talk about the prehistory of Mexico. Of course they started with tacos! Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https:…

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AI and Agentic Systems in Healthcare Workflow Optimization - with Ylan Kazi of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Today’s guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Ylan returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in AI adoption within healthcare. The conversation explores key obstacles, including cultural resistance, the need for an AI Hippocratic Oath, and the risks of holding AI to unrealistic standar…

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Why Red Teaming is Critical for AI Security - with Tomer Poran of ActiveFence 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

Today’s guest is Tomer Poran, Chief Evangelist and VP of Strategy at ActiveFence. ActiveFence is a leader in providing AI safety and security solutions that mitigate the risk of advanced GenAI systems, helping platforms detect and prevent harmful content, malicious activity, and emerging threats online. Tomer joins today’s podcast to explore the cr…

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Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI-Driven Solutions - with Robert Rose of Adobe 20:05

2M ago20:05

20:05

Today’s guest is Robert Rose, Senior Director of North America Customer Support at Adobe. Robert joins our conversation today to discuss the evolution of AI in customer interactions and the challenges organizations face when scaling these solutions across diverse customer bases. He shares insights on how AI-driven bots have progressed from basic tr…

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Open source in a capitalist world – Martin Woodward, VP, Github 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

Martin Woodward, vice president of developer relations at Github, discusses how the benefits of open source culture still exist in a hyper-capitalist society, but tech has moved away from the idealism of early open source, what the future of software development might look like and way coders don't necessarily have to be afraid that AI will take th…

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Accelerate and Mitigate Risk in Clinical Development - with Panos Karelis of Intelligencia AI 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

Today’s guest is Panos Karelis, Director of Customer Experience and Insights at Intelligencia AI. Intelligencia AI is a life sciences technology company that uses proprietary data, biomedical expertise, and AI-driven algorithms to assess the probability of technical and regulatory success for drug candidates, helping pharmaceutical companies make i…

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TAS LIVE: Gladiator 2 Review - Ep 297 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

This week, we share the live recording of TAS from the 10th anniversary celebration back in December. We deep dive the Gladiator movies and talk about what they got right and wrong in the movies about who gladiators were. We also look at how accurately (or not!) some of the real historical figures were portrayed in the movies. Contact Chris Webster…

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Episode 28: The Jersey Extravaganza Pt. 1 (ft. Matt and Steven Webster) 1:47:51

2M ago1:47:51

1:47:51

Many of you recall a few years ago, we did a jersey episode featuring my brother Dan. It is still to this very day, one of our most downloaded episodes in Blues history. Since then, there's been some additions to the jersey history we've been itching to cover. Joining us in this expanded jersey episode this time are Matt and Steven Webster from the…

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Model Development Best Practices for Insurance - with Mark McLaughlin of IBM 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

Today’s guest is Mark McLaughlin, Director of Insurance in IBM’s Global Industries Unit. Mark joins the podcast to discuss the biggest challenges insurers face today and how AI is transforming workflows, risk management, and customer experience. Later, he and Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello explore why insurers are embracing a mix of on-premi…

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Standardising artificial intelligence – Susan Taylor Martin, CEO, BSI 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

Susan Taylor Martin, CEO of the British Standards Institution, discusses the need to offer businesses meaningful standards of how to use AI ahead of any binding legislation and the unenviable challenge of coordinating AI regulation across international borders and changing administrations. The British Standards Institution (BSI) is a more than a ce…

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AI for Driving Human Reasoning over Reasoning Models in the Enterprise – with Chris Busch and Yancey Sanford of MSTRO 46:06

2M ago46:06

46:06

Today’s guests are Chris Busch, Founder and CEO of MSTRO, and Yancey Sanford, Founder and Chief of Information and Research at MSTRO. MSTRO develops an advanced AI platform that combines data and creativity to optimize human performance. While AI reasoning models promise efficiency, are they the right approach for businesses? In this episode, Chris…

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Understanding AI’s Expanding Role in Drug Discovery and Life Sciences R&D - Liran Belenzon of BenchSci 19:03

2M ago19:03

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Today’s guest is Liran Belenzon, Co-founder and CEO of BenchSci. BenchSci is a global leader in AI solutions for preclinical R&D that helps decipher complex biomedical research using proprietary technology. Liran joins us to discuss how AI is transforming disease biology research, streamlining scientific workflows, and enabling better decision-maki…

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 1 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 17:48

2M ago17:48

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Today's guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year's Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He joins us for the first of two episodes on the program today to explain why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities hav…

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The time has come to modernise lending – Michelle He, Abound 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

Michelle He, co-founder and COO of London-based fintech Abound, discusses how companies like hers are modernising the lending industry, why the UK is the best place in the world for an Open Banking startup and why the future has room for fintechs and traditional finance. Abound provides credit products to underserved communities, those without stro…

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Written in the Waters: An interview with author Tara Roberts - Ep 296 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

Today, Chris interviews explorer and author Tara Roberts. She dove and worked with Diving with a Purpose, a non-profit organization that excavated underwater wrecks of slave ships. She tells the stories of the slave ships and the people doing the work. We talk about her career and her journey to writing the book. Links Written In The Waters - Hardc…

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The Advantages of Agentic Process Automation in Financial Services - with Ken Mertzel of Automation Anywhere 20:07

2M ago20:07

20:07

Today’s guest is Ken Mertzel, Global Industry Leader in Financial Services at Automation Anywhere. Automation Anywhere is a global software company that develops various automation software for major industries. Before joining Automation Anywhere six years ago, Ken spent his career in the financial sector, including 15 years at Bank of America. The…

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Tackling Chargeback Challenges at Scale with Machine Learning and Dynamic Arguments - with Roenen Ben-Ami at Justt 24:32

2M ago24:32

24:32

Today’s guest is Roenen Ben-Ami, Co-founder and Chief Risk Officer of Justt. Justt is an AI-driven tech company whose platform helps retail leaders and merchants reduce loss from chargebacks with automation and friendly fraud prevention. Roenen joins us on today's podcast to break down the complexities of chargebacks and how AI-driven automation ca…

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New Use Cases for GenAI and Beyond in Healthcare Patient Support - with Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA 20:07

2M ago20:07

20:07

Today’s guest is Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at NVIDIA. Kimberly joins us to discuss how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape. As generative AI adoption accelerates, Kimberly shares her insights on the major challenges the healthcare industry faces, particularly in terms of technology infrastructure. Together…

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