AI Australia Podcast
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, live, and lead. But what does that mean for Australian businesses? The AI Australia Podcast, hosted by Emma Bromet and Kathryn Collier, is your essential guide to understanding the AI revolution and its impact on Australian businesses. We cut through the jargon to bring you practical discussions and expert interviews on how AI is affecting everything from enterprise strategy to daily life, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI, diversity and inclusion, and AI-at-scale. The AI Australia Podcast is proudly hosted by Mantel, a next-gen consultancy that blends brilliant thinkers with expert...
Episodes
- Building the Future of Work before AI was cool: A peak inside AI hyper growth with Arvind Jain
Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean, discusses his journey in building an enterprise AI platform before AI became mainstream. He shares his experiences from early Google days and co-founding Rubrik, highlighting the challenges of information retriev…
- How to overcome the fear of failure and lead in the age of AI with Dom Price
Dom Price joins the AI Australia Podcast to discuss overcoming the fear of failure and leading in the era of AI. He introduces his "Minus 1, 0, plus 1" framework for innovation and explores how to foster psychologically safe environments w…
- 15 Years of Expertise in 10 Minutes: Democratising Drug Development with AI
Craig Rayner discusses the development of an AI-powered Peer Review Agent designed to democratize drug development and improve its success rates. He shares insights on applying AI to pharmaceutical workflows and his mission to make elite s…
- Revolutionising the Frontline: Scaling AI Agents Globally with Deputy
Ciaran and Deepesh from Deputy discuss the development of their agentic AI framework for frontline workers. Topics include customer testing, improving AI literacy among non-desk staff, and potential future applications like voice-activated…
- Building beautiful AI experiences and why the secret to high-performing AI teams might actually just be... more cake!
Tracy Moore, GM of AI and Data at MYOB, discusses building human-centric AI experiences in FinTech. The episode covers the "AI Sandwich" framework, the importance of organizational mindset, and strategies for successful AI product developm…
- Leader or laggard: where do you sit in the AI divide in 2026?
Mantel Group leaders Samuel Irvine Casey and Vihan Patel discuss the state of AI in 2026. Topics include AI ROI, token sustainability, knowledge ethics, and the current progress of AGI.
- The Death of the Dashboard: Why ThoughtSpot's CEO Says 'AI is the New BI'
ThoughtSpot CEO Ketan Karkhanis argues that conversational AI is replacing traditional business intelligence, empowering employees with AI data analysts. The episode discusses ensuring trust in AI responses, achieving ROI, and fostering a…
- The F1 Garage of Swimming: How Swimming Australia is leveraging AI for Olympic Success
Swimming Australia is using AI, including computer vision and a platform called Training Insights, to improve performance and gain a competitive edge for the Olympics. The episode discusses the digital transformation, data-driven insights,…
- Learning from the Industrial Revolution: How do we re-think user experiences in the age of AI?
Dr. Haijun Xia discusses the intersection of AI and Human-Computer Interaction, explaining how Industrial Revolution design can inform future user experiences. The episode covers adaptive interfaces, the role of AI agents, and the evolutio…
- AI-Powered Development: How GitHub is democratising software development and transforming productivity
Sharryn Napier of GitHub explains how AI is democratizing software development, citing tools like GitHub Copilot. She highlights enterprise adoption for legacy code management and discusses AI's role in boosting Australia's productivity an…
- From Human to Agentic: What it takes to be an AI-Native business
David Hyman of Lendi Group details the company's transition to an AI-native business by 2026, focusing on an agentic-first model rather than just AI tools. He addresses the challenges, especially the human element, and stresses the need fo…
- AI's Palm Pilot Era: Why we're using a game-changing tech all wrong
David Brudenell likens the current AI landscape to the "Palm Pilot era," where powerful technology is misused. He explains businesses struggle to integrate AI into existing workflows and highlights research showing low AI implementation de…
- The AI-First Shift: How Brands Can Win in the Age of Generative AI
This episode of the AI Australia Podcast features Celia Harding explaining how brands must adapt to generative AI's impact on marketing, covering topics like LEO vs. SEO and the future of agentic commerce.
- Don't build AI into broken processes: Unlocking business potential with Process Mining
Professor Wil van der Aalst, a pioneer in process mining, explains how businesses should adopt process mining to optimize operations before integrating AI. He shares examples of its application in streamlining processes and addresses the s…
- The Human Touch: Navigating AI in Finance and Beyond
May Lam discusses AI's transformative potential in finance, focusing on hyper-personalization, shared growth, and instant services. She emphasizes the need for AI guardrails, ethical frameworks, and data governance, while envisioning AI as…
- Special: Live from the Databricks Data and AI Summit 2025 from San Francisco
This AI Australia podcast episode features live reporting from the Databricks Data and AI Summit 2025 in San Francisco. Hosts Kathryn Collier and Emma Bromet discuss the "Data Intelligence" theme and key announcements such as Databricks Fr…
- How AI is Reshaping Customer Expectations & Driving Business Value with Sandy Iyer
Sandy Iyer shares insights on how AI is changing customer expectations and delivering business value, discussing practical applications, a framework for measuring AI impact, and strategies for successful AI implementation in businesses.
- Venture Capital in AI with Danielle Haj-Moussa and Roo Harris (Part 2)
This episode continues a conversation with Roo Harris and Danielle Haj-Moussa about responsible AI investment in startups. They discuss challenges in AI integration, the role of VCs in ethical standards, AI due diligence, ESG principles, a…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 13
This episode of AI Australia Podcast's 'This Week in AI' covers the impact of French and UK election outcomes on technology, AI's role in US presidential elections, Meta's Llama models, economic and environmental effects of AI, job market…
- Venture Capital in AI with Danielle Haj-Moussa and Roo Harris (Part 1)
In this episode of AI Australia, Danielle Haj-Moussa of Main Sequence Ventures and Roo Harris of Scale Investors discuss venture capital in AI. They cover investment types, inclusive and ethical AI, deep tech versus general tech, and the i…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 12
This Week in AI covers recent AI developments, including issues at OpenAI regarding transparency and accountability. The episode also examines AI's impact on personal identity, regulation, global politics, and social media, stressing the n…
- AI in Education with Prof Andrew Maynard
Professor Andrew Maynard from Arizona State University joins the AI Australia Podcast (now by Mantel Group) to discuss AI in education. He shares insights from the forefront of AI education, addressing common misconceptions and presenting…
- AI and Cybersecurity with Karissa Breen and EJ Wise
The AI Australia podcast episode features cybersecurity experts Karissa Breen and EJ Wise discussing AI
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 11
In the final 2023 episode of AI Australia, Kobi and Nat review the EU AI Act's progress, discuss a book on historical accidents, and explore the implications of union negotiations and the OpenAI board's decisions.
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 10
In volume 10 of AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI, hosts Kobi and Natalie explore potential AI impacts on global trends, including upcoming elections, the scarcity of local media, and the consequences of gender and diversity deficits…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 9
Natalie and Kobi discuss the recent dramatic events at OpenAI, including board changes and the departure of key figures. They also touch upon the crucial need for governance in AI, focusing on processes and accountability.
- Maori Data Sovereignty with Megan Tapsell, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru JP, and Assoc Prof Maui Hudson
The AI Australia Podcast features Megan Tapsell, Maui Hudson, and Karaitiana Taiuru discussing Maori data sovereignty and artificial intelligence in New Zealand. They address Indigenous data rights advocacy, challenges, opportunities, and…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 7
This Week in AI vol 7 covers recent AI legal developments, touching on union agreements, the Hollywood Writers strike resolution regarding AI use, IP/copyright lawsuits, and Privacy Act recommendations. The episode also discusses AI guardr…
- Eyes of AI with Khoa Le
Khoa Le, founder and CEO of Eyes of AI, shares his journey in applying AI to dental X-Ray image analysis for detection and diagnosis. The episode covers the company's inception, its client base, the benefits of high accuracy in differentia…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 6
In "This Week in AI vol 6," Natalie and Kobi cover the global conversation around AI regulation, highlighting the EU AI Act, a US Senate hearing with OpenAI and NYU representatives, and President Biden's new task force. They also explore e…
- Indigenous Data Rights with Distinguished Professor Maggie Walter
Professor Maggie Walter, a Palawa woman, explains Indigenous data sovereignty, the complexities of data collection, and the potential problems with AI and existing datasets. The episode highlights the need for systemic change in Indigenous…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 12 - Dr Ava Bargi
Dr Ava Bargi, a Lead Data Scientist with a PhD, discusses her work in machine learning and data science leadership at the NSW Department of Customer Service. The episode is part of a series supporting the Women in AI Awards 2023.
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 11 - Dr Muneera Bano
This episode features Dr. Muneera Bano, an advocate for women in STEM and a leader in AI from CSIRO's Data61. She discusses her career, achievements in diversity and inclusion, and the responsible application of AI technologies. The interv…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 10 - Dr Tabinda Sarwar
This episode features Dr. Tabinda Sarwar, a Lecturer at RMIT, in the Women in AI APAC Interview Series. Dr. Sarwar discusses her expertise in machine learning and deep learning applications in digital health and biomedicine, and her work o…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 9 - Amanda Princi
This episode features Amanda Princi, Head of Data Enablement at Transurban, discussing her role in fostering data culture and enabling ethical data use. The conversation touches on her career progression from banking to data leadership and…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 8 - Kelly Brough
This episode features an interview with Kelly Brough, Managing Director for ANZ Applied Intelligence at Accenture ANZ. She discusses her extensive experience in digital and data businesses, the opportunities AI presents for society, and th…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 7 - Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner, Research Assistant at STELaRLab, Lockheed Martin, shares her experience in AI and Machine Learning research, focusing on defence applications. She discusses her career journey and the Women in AI Awards 2023.
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 5
In This Week in AI vol 5, Natalie and Kobi explore AI's societal effects, covering topics like a virtual girlfriend service, AI's potential role in problem-solving consulting, and the need for government solutions regarding AI-driven job l…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 6 - Deborah Henderson
This episode features Deborah Henderson, Data & Cloud Partner at KPMG Australia, as part of the Women in AI APAC Interview Series. Henderson discusses her experience in data and analytics, AI technologies, and the importance of organizatio…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 5 - Dr Rena Logothetis
This episode of the Women in AI APAC Interview Series features Dr Rena Logothetis, a Research Fellow at Deakin University's Applied AI Institute. Dr Logothetis shares insights into her diverse career journey and her work in areas such as t…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 4 - Dr Yun Sing Koh
Dr Yun Sing Koh, Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, discusses her work in AI and Machine Learning, including continual learning, anomaly detection, and data stream mining, with applications in environment and health.
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 3 - Aruna Kolluru
This episode features Aruna Kolluru, Chief Technologist for Emerging Technologies at Dell Technologies, Asia Pacific & Japan. She discusses her work with emerging technologies, responsible AI, diversity in AI, and career insights.
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 2 - Malliga Krishnan
This episode features Malliga Krishnan, Capgemini's Data, Analytics and AI leader for Australia and New Zealand. She discusses her extensive experience in technology consulting, leadership in AI, and perspectives on ethical and sustainable…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 4
This episode of AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI covers developments at The Human Technology Institute regarding AI regulation, reflects on a tragic death linked to a chatbot, and discusses the proposed moratorium on advanced ChatGPT…
- Women in AI APAC Interview Series episode 1 - Professor Ann Nicholson
This episode features Professor Ann Nicholson, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University, in the first of a Women in AI APAC interview series. She discusses her extensive career, her expertise in Bayesian Networks,…
- Live from the National AI Centre's AI Leadership Summit
This episode covers the National AI Centre's AI Leadership Summit in Sydney, discussing the progress of its Responsible AI, Diversity & Inclusion in AI, and AI at Scale think tanks. It highlights the launch of the Responsible AI Network (R…
- Variety Data Ethics Review with Mandy Burns and Mahdi Rasouli
Mandy Burns from Variety and Mahdi Rasouli from Eliiza discuss a project using data analysis to understand and improve grant distribution. They detail their collaboration, initiated through Data4Good, and the processes involved in reviewin…
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 3
This Week in AI vol 3 covers recent AI news, such as a chatbot
- AI Australia Presents: This Week in AI vol 2
This Week in AI vol 2 covers public discourse on ChatGPT-3 and Google Bard, ethical concerns, and the value of AI to society. It also examines AI governance, accountability, and the comparison of AI protocols between Australian and New Zea…
- AI Australia Presents This Week in AI Vol 1
This episode of AI Australia Presents This Week in AI Vol 1 discusses the complexities and potential dangers of ChatGPT, exploring its pros and cons for education, its potential use as weaponry, and the behind-the-scenes issues of exploita…