Launching November 19
VentureBeat is excited to introduce its newest flagship podcast, Beyond the Pilot: Enterprise AI in Action, debuting on November 19, proudly supported by our lead sponsor.
The landscape of enterprise AI is evolving rapidly: AI workloads are transitioning from experimental phases to full-scale deployment, bringing real-world challenges to the forefront. For technical leaders in enterprises, the hurdle is no longer grasping AI’s possibilities but mastering the intricate, often unpredictable process of ensuring AI systems operate reliably at scale.
Beyond the Pilot dives deep into this reality through honest dialogues with executives who have successfully moved beyond pilot projects to implement AI and autonomous systems that generate tangible business outcomes.
“Technical leaders in enterprises consistently tell us that while the hype around AI is overwhelming, what they truly seek are trustworthy accounts of AI’s effectiveness in live environments,” said Matt Marshall, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of VentureBeat. “With Beyond the Pilot, we reaffirm our commitment to serving the practitioners-the professionals directly accountable for delivering AI-driven results. We’re eager to elevate the conversation with greater transparency, depth, and technical expertise.”
Through comprehensive, technically detailed discussions, the podcast explores the critical decisions, infrastructure setups, and organizational transformations that underpin successful AI implementations. The goal is to provide a pragmatic perspective on converting AI ambitions into operational realities.
Season 1: Insights from Enterprise AI Trailblazers
The premiere episode spotlights Notion, featuring VP of AI Ryan Nystrom, who shares how Notion developed its AI-native product, Notion 3.0 for agents, and the implications of embedding AI deeply within a platform used by millions worldwide.
Future episodes will showcase leaders from industry giants such as LinkedIn, Booking.com, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and LexisNexis, each revealing their unique journeys in scaling AI systems across complex, global organizations.
Crafted for Enterprise AI Leaders
Beyond the Pilot targets senior executives, directors, VPs, and lead engineers who are responsible for transforming AI strategies into measurable outcomes. These decision-makers confront the toughest challenges in enterprise AI, including model governance, infrastructure selection, security protocols, scalability, and quantifying ROI.
“At Outshift, we specialize in advancing emerging technologies from pilot phases to production readiness,” said Vijoy Pandey, SVP/GM of Cisco’s emerging tech incubator, Outshift. “That’s why we’re proud to support VentureBeat’s Beyond the Pilot. This podcast features candid conversations with technology leaders about the real-world decisions, compromises, and successes involved in deploying AI and autonomous systems within complex enterprises. It’s exactly the dialogue the industry needs today.”
Hosted by Matt Marshall and Sam Witteveen, the series promises genuine, technically rich discussions-free from hype and vague promises-offering actionable insights from those who have successfully navigated the AI production journey.
How to Tune In
The inaugural episode of Beyond the Pilot will be available on November 19 at VentureBeat.com and across all major podcast platforms.
Subscribe now to learn how leading enterprises are converting AI potential into impactful, real-world applications.
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