Rupert Lion, Partner in Odgers' Technology Practice and Head of Scale Up Collective at Odgers US, sits down with Deborah Kops, global business services and governance leader, to explore how AI is reshaping organizational design, work, and capabilities.

The conversation delves into the evolving role of corporate functions, the distinction between skills and capabilities, and the potential for AI to act as a force multiplier rather than just a productivity tool. Deborah and Rupert discuss the future of operating models, the disintermediation of traditional workflows, and the transformation of consulting, employment structures, and corporate boards in an AI-driven world. They also examine the cultural and strategic challenges organizations face in adopting AI, from trust and speed of change to the need for more fluid and outcome-oriented workforce models.

This episode offers a provocative look at how AI could fundamentally change the way organizations operate, drive outcomes, and rethink the relationship between people, work, and enterprise.

Rupert Lion, Partner in Odgers' Technology Practice and Head of Scale Up Collective at Odgers US, sits down with Jim Kaskade, CEO of Conversica and seasoned Silicon Valley AI leader, to explore how AI is transforming enterprise technology, leadership, and workforce strategy.

The conversation delves into the practical challenges of deploying AI at scale, the evolution of large language models, and the balance between probabilistic systems and deterministic decision-making in real-world applications. Jim and Rupert discuss how AI is reshaping roles across sales, engineering, and customer service, the implications for workforce reskilling, and the critical role of leaders in driving adoption and fostering AI literacy.

They also examine the broader enterprise landscape, including how organizations navigate risk, governance, and investment in AI, and what it takes to turn emerging technologies into sustainable competitive advantage. This episode offers an insightful look at the intersection of AI, leadership, and organizational transformation, and what it means for the future of enterprise innovation.

Rupert Lion, Partner in Odgers' Technology Practice and Head of Scale Up Collective at Odgers US, sits down with Serena Dayal, Serial Board Member and Ex-Softbank Partner, to explore how AI is redefining business, work, and trust.

The conversation dives into the evolving role of proprietary data, the future of skills-based hiring, and the emergence of AI-powered co-workers. Serena and Rupert discuss the shifting dynamics of trust between humans and intelligent agents, the transformation of marketing and search, and the implications of AI for consumer applications, autonomous vehicles, and supply chains. They also tackle the ethical and regulatory challenges posed by AI, and the potential for collaboration between enterprise, academia, and government to solve humanity’s biggest problems.

This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the seismic changes AI is bringing to business, work, and society and what it means for the future of innovation and leadership.