Strategic AI Investment for the Enterprise — with Apurv Baviskar

In this episode, we dive deep into the strategic considerations for AI investment in modern enterprises. As organisations rapidly embrace AI solutions, many still struggle to justify ROI, avoid duplication, and build AI systems that meaningfully advance business outcomes.

Our guest today, Apurv Baviskar — Strategic Technology Leader for Data & AI, and I discuss practical insights on how enterprises can build the right foundations for long-term AI success.

We explore:
🔥 Why a clear AI strategy and business alignment is essential
🔥 The importance of ethical and responsible AI in regulated industries
🔥 The evolving need for AI governance across data, models, and security
🔥 Technology backbone for a scalable AI adoption
🔥 Workforce readiness: reskilling, new roles & AI fluency
🔥 The rise of Agentic AI and how multi-agent orchestration will transform operations
🔥 Predictions for the next 2–3 years — including every employee having their own AI “copilot”

If you're a senior leader, architect, or decision-maker shaping your organisation’s AI roadmap, this conversation will help you understand what it truly takes to scale AI responsibly, efficiently, and strategically.