Spotlight Seven - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence

Spotlight Seven - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024 Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!

Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.

In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher.

For over 20 years, behavioral scientist Dr. Ja-Naé Duane dedicated herself to one mission: Make life better for one billion people. This award-winning innovator and expert on global systems focuses on helping corporations, governments, and universities understand and develop systems of the future using emerging technology such as VR/AR, AI, and blockchain.

Ja-Nae guides companies forward, helping them get out of their own way to create exponential innovation and future forecasting. She has had the pleasure of working with companies such as PWC, Saudi Aramco, Yum Brands, Samsonite, Natixis, AIG, and Deloitte.

A top-rated speaker within the Singularity University community and the author of the bestseller, “The Startup Equation,” Ja-Nae is helping both startups and multinational firms identify new business models and pathways for global scale.

Over the years, her work has caught the attention of The Associated Press, NPR, The Boston Globe, and BusinessWeek. Ja-Nae holds degrees from Brown University, I.E. Business School, Northeastern University, Carnegie University, Bentley University, and Boston University. Ja-Nae is a member of the Loomis Council at the Stimson Center, collaborator with the National Institute of Health, and holds appointments at Brown University and MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research.


Steven Fisher is a visionary futurist, innovation leader, and design strategist with over 30 years of experience driving transformational change. Passionate about reimagining business models, he leverages cutting-edge advancements—especially Generative AI—to empower organizations across industries to navigate complexity and seize future opportunities. As a leader in foresight and innovation, Steven has consistently spearheaded high-impact initiatives at renowned organizations. At McKinsey & Company, he co-founded the Futures Practice, integrating strategic foresight and speculative design to help businesses anticipate and adapt to an uncertain future. At FTI Consulting, he led the adoption of Generative AI for business model transformation, pioneering new AI-driven solutions that delivered measurable impact across industries.

Beyond corporate leadership, Steven is the Managing Partner of Revolution Factory, a global innovation firm that fosters cutting-edge solutions through AI, strategic foresight, and design thinking. He also serves as Chief Futurist at the Human Frontier Institute (HFI), where he explores emerging trends, conducts research on future-oriented challenges, and mentors leaders in strategic foresight.

A prolific thought leader and author, Steven co-authored the best-selling The Startup Equation (McGraw Hill, 2016) and is currently developing two new books—SuperShifts (2025) and Designing the Future (2026)—which delve into the future of business, technology, and human adaptation. He shares his insights through keynotes, industry publications, and his podcasts—the Think Forward Show and Off World Podcast—which explore the intersection of innovation, AI, and humanity’s expansion beyond Earth.

Committed to democratizing futures thinking, Steven believes that understanding human history and patterns of change is essential to building resilient, future-ready organizations. His expertise in Generative AI, strategic foresight, and design-led innovation enables him to help organizations anticipate challenges and seize opportunities with confidence.

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Neil Leiser - AI Stories Revealed

Neil Leiser - AI Stories Revealed

In this episode Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Neil Leiser Who Can Benefit From This Conversation?  Having had a number of representative discussions with a variety of individuals from differing tech angles, Neil joins Redefining AI to provide us with a alternative revelation window: what is, and is not being spoken about in the field and how have his own experiences with AI Stories bolstered these revelations. Who is Neil Leiser?Neil is a civil and environmental engineering who mastered in Data Science and Machine Learning from the University College London. At present, he holds a data scientist position at Iwoca, where he specialises in building complex machine learning models for credit risk including credit scoring, affordability assessment, prediction of losses. In addition to his professional responsibilities as a data scientist, he is also the host of the AI Stories podcast. AI Stories focuses on conversations with a variety of guests from different backgrounds and different industries and presents them with an opportunity to talk about their career and how they use AI in their day to day to benefit society and impact our world. REDEFINING AI is powered by The Squirro Academy - learn.squirro.com. Try our free courses on AI, ML, NLP and Cognitive Search at the Squirro Academy and find out more about Squirro here.

16 Mai 202333min

Spotlight Eight: AI Stories Revealed - Out Soon!

Spotlight Eight: AI Stories Revealed - Out Soon!

Spotlight Eight is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Neil Leiser - AI Stories Revealed. Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI. Who is Neil Leiser?Neil is a civil and environmental engineering who mastered in Data Science and Machine Learning from the University College London. At present, he holds a data scientist position at Iwoca, where he specialises in building complex machine learning models for credit risk including credit scoring, affordability assessment, prediction of losses. In addition to his professional responsibilities as a data scientist, he is also the host of the AI Stories podcast. AI Stories focuses on conversations with a variety of guests from different backgrounds and different industries and presents them with an opportunity to talk about their career and how they use AI in their day to day to benefit society and impact our world. Why this Episode? Having had a number of representative discussions with individuals from a variety of tech angles, Neil joins Redefining AI to provide us with a revelation window - what is, and is not being spoken about in the field and how have his own experiences with AI Stories bolstered these revelations.

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David Foster - Generative Deep Learning - Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play

David Foster - Generative Deep Learning - Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play

In this episode Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by David Foster Who Can Benefit From This Conversation?  Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in AI at present, seeing as it is now possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors such as: painting, writing, and composing music. This episode helps you understand how we got to this point, and how the use of generative deep learning impacts our understanding of authorship and creativity in the arts, such as music, and literature. David and Lauren also discuss the huge impacts that Generative AI will have on children who are growing up with AI. Who is David Foster?David Foster is the co-founder of Applied Data Science Partners, a data science consultancy delivering bespoke solutions for clients. He holds an MA in Mathematics from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK and an MSc in Operational Research from the University of Warwick. He is a faculty member of the Machine Learning Institute and has won several international machine learning competitions. He is the author of Generative Deep Learning: Teaching Machines To Paint, Write, Compose and Play (O'Reilly), an acclaimed technical textbook focused on novel applications of deep learning to generative modelling. REDEFINING AI is powered by The Squirro Academy - learn.squirro.com. Try our free courses on AI, ML, NLP and Cognitive Search at the Squirro Academy and find out more about Squirro here.

2 Mai 202336min

Spotlight Seven: Generative Deep Learning - Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play - Out Soon!

Spotlight Seven: Generative Deep Learning - Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play - Out Soon!

Spotlight Seven is a snippet from our upcoming episode: David Foster - Generative Deep Learning: Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play . Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI. Who is David Foster?David Foster is the co-founder of Applied Data Science Partners, a data science consultancy delivering bespoke solutions for clients. He holds an MA in Mathematics from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK and an MSc in Operational Research from the University of Warwick. He is a faculty member of the Machine Learning Institute and has won several international machine learning competitions. He is the author of Generative Deep Learning: Teaching Machines To Paint, Write, Compose and Play (O'Reilly), an acclaimed technical textbook focused on novel applications of deep learning to generative modelling.   Why this Episode?Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in AI at present, seeing as it is now possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors such as: painting, writing, and composing music. This episode helps you understand how we got to this point, and how the use of generative deep learning impacts our understanding of authorship and creativity in the arts, such as music and literature. David and Lauren also discuss the huge impacts that Generative AI will have on children who are growing up with AI.

25 Apr 202356s

Joti Balani - The Explosive Chatbot Trend

Joti Balani - The Explosive Chatbot Trend

In this episode: Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Joti Balani Why this Episode?  Are you curious about the explosive chatbot trend and how it's transforming businesses worldwide? Join us in this episode as we talk to Joti, a leading expert in conversational AI. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to stay ahead of the game in the world of AI and discover the important learnings that conversational AI can bring to their business and operational processes. Who is Joti Balani? Joti Balani is an award-winning creative architect who designs and delivers complex enterprise, human and systemic transformations. As the Founder and Managing Director of Freshriver.ai she has created a multidimensional transformation framework which blends AI, Data Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Social Sciences. She is the AI Impact lead at Innovation of Large Organizations (ILO), G100 US Country Chair for Robotics & Automation, Intrapreneurship Conclave Governance Council Member / Unfold India, as well as an AI Advisor to Web3 focused startups, Titlechain and Inpeak.xyz solving critical, global problems in business and society with courage, creativity, and technology. Joti leads Open Voice Network’s (OVON) Industry Advisory Council to share her Conversational AI framework with the industry and is the co-founder of Women in Voice/WiV, New Jersey, US chapter.  REDEFINING AI is powered by The Squirro Academy - learn.squirro.com. Try our free courses on AI, ML, NLP and Cognitive Search at the Squirro Academy and find out more about Squirro here.

18 Apr 202333min

Spotlight Six: The Explosive Chatbot Trend - Out Soon!

Spotlight Six: The Explosive Chatbot Trend - Out Soon!

Spotlight Six is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Joti Balani - The Explosive Chatbot Trend. Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI. Who is Joti Balani?Joti Balani is an award-winning creative architect who designs and delivers complex enterprise, human and systemic transformations. As the Founder and Managing Director of Freshriver.ai she has created a multidimensional transformation framework which blends AI, Data Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Social Sciences. She is the AI Impact lead at Innovation of Large Organizations (ILO), G100 US Country Chair for Robotics & Automation, Intrapreneurship Conclave Governance Council Member / Unfold India, as well as an AI Advisor to Web3 focused startups, Titlechain and Inpeak.xyz solving critical, global problems in business and society with courage, creativity, and technology. Joti leads Open Voice Network’s (OVON) Industry Advisory Council to share her Conversational AI framework with the industry and is the co-founder of Women in Voice/WiV, New Jersey, US chapter.  Why this Episode?Are you curious about the explosive chatbot trend and how it's transforming businesses worldwide? Join us in this episode as we talk to Joti, a leading expert in conversational AI. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to stay ahead of the game in the world of AI and discover the important learnings that conversational AI can bring to their business and operational processes.

15 Apr 20231min

Ayisha Piotti - AI Policy - How to Move The Needle Forward?

Ayisha Piotti - AI Policy - How to Move The Needle Forward?

In this episode: Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Ayisha Piotti Who Can Benefit From This Conversation?Overall, when thinking about the regulation of AI technologies or the use of AI, we should be aiming to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring that the technology is used in a way that aligns with ethical principles and societal values. This episode is therefore a key listen that invites us to think about how AI technology has the potential to significantly impact society. It provides an opportunity for us to think about the considerations that need to be made from a regulatory perspective - to ensure that ethical questions are addressed, and we can start to confirm that AI is used in a fair and transparent way. Who is Ayisha Piotti?Ayisha Piotti is the Managing Partner at the Swiss-based firm RegHorizon. She is also the Director of AI Policy at the Center for Law and Economics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - the ETH Zurich. Ayisha and her colleagues at the Center for Law & Economics at the ETH  Zurich are the visionaries behind the largest Global AI Policy Summit in Switzerland. In 2022, the summit was attended by 82 countries spanning 6 continents and is a multi-stakeholder event where representatives from academia, businesses, NGOs, citizens and policy makers from all over the world come together to discuss the implications of AI on society and policy, and build AI Policy together, for a better world. Visit the RegHorizon website to find out more about the AI Policy Summit and connect with the team via email through connect@reghorizon.com REDEFINING AI is powered by The Squirro Academy - learn.squirro.com. Try our free courses on AI, ML, NLP and Cognitive Search at the Squirro Academy and find out more about Squirro here.

4 Apr 202335min

Spotlight Five: AI Policy - How to Move The Needle Forward? Out Soon!

Spotlight Five: AI Policy - How to Move The Needle Forward? Out Soon!

Spotlight Five is a snippet from our upcoming episode: Ayisha Piotti - AI Policy - How to Move The Needle Forward? Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI. Who is Ayisha Piotti?Ayisha Piotti is the Managing Partner at the Swiss-based firm RegHorizon. She is also the Director of AI Policy at the Center for Law and Economics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - the ETH Zurich. Ayisha and her colleagues at the Center for Law & Economics at the ETH  Zurich are the visionaries behind the largest Global AI Policy Summit in Switzerland. In 2022, the summit was attended by 82 countries spanning 6 continents and is a multi-stakeholder event where representatives from academia, businesses, NGOs, citizens and policy makers from all over the world come together to discuss the implications of AI on society and policy, and build AI Policy together, for a better world. This episode is an important and key listen that invites us to think about how AI technology has the potential to significantly impact society. It provides an opportunity for us to think about the considerations that need to be made from a regulatory perspective - to ensure that ethical questions are addressed, and we can start to confirm that AI is used in a fair and transparent way. Visit the RegHorizon website to find out more about the AI Policy Summit and connect with the team via email through connect@reghorizon.com

2 Apr 202353s

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