The Only Constant
The Only Constant explores the intersection of business, technology, and AI through deep conversations with global thought leaders. Host Lasse Rindom focuses on how emerging technologies are actually adopted in enterprise settings, including scaling generative AI, governing stochastic systems, and embedding human-in-the-loop approaches. Episodes examine ethical trade-offs, pragmatic strategy, past automation lessons, and the messy reality of transformation. The show is for listeners who prioritize exploration over explanation and difficult questions over easy answers. It is sponsored by Basico.
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Peter Gostev | On benchmarking the frontier, and why human accountability remains key | #101
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Peter Gostev, AI Capability Lead at Arena and creator of BullshitBench, an open-source benchmark that tests whether language models can recognise nonsensical questions rather than confidently inventing an answer. Returning as the podcast’s first solo repeat guest, Peter joins Lasse for a wide-ranging conversation on what has changed in
Episode 100 | Revisiting 4 years of massive AI hype, and what matters for the future
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom marks episode 100 with four returning guests: Dr. Lorien Pratt, AI pioneer and decision intelligence expert; David Pontoppidan, Head of Business AI for SAP across the Nordics & Baltics; Ewa Zborowska, Research Director at IDC and one of Europe’s leading AI analysts; and Jason Stanley, Head of Applied AI Research at ServiceNow. Together, they m
Thomas Telving | On the dream and violence of AI, and why not everything should be automated | #99
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Thomas Telving, philosopher, author and AI ethics commentator, whose work explores what it means to remain human in a world shaped by intelligent machines. Together, they examine the dreams, benefits, violence and dangers of AI - from better healthcare and automation to the subtle ways human relationships, judgement and social connecti
Dr. Rachel Wood | On AI, otherness, and organisational grief, and the friction that makes us human | #98
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Rachel Wood, a leading cyberpsychology researcher, licensed therapist and founder of the AI Mental Health Collective. They explore what happens when AI becomes a mirror that always accommodates us - and why human relationships, friction and otherness remain essential to our wellbeing, creativity and capacity for discernment.
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Federico Casalegno | On how AI is changing design, and carving David from a rock | #97
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Federico Casalegno, Executive Vice President of Design at Samsung Electronics, where he leads global design and innovation teams shaping human-centred experiences across products and services. Drawing on a career spanning design, technology and academia - including his previous work at MIT - Federico shares why AI should augment human
Damian Kowalczyk and Emilie Lundblad | On systems before models, and the future of enterprise AI | #96
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Damian K. Kowalczyk, a PhD and Principal ML Architect at Microsoft, and Emilie Lundblad, a Microsoft MVP and AI, data and security expert. They discuss the rapidly changing AI landscape, from China’s advances and open-weight models to the importance of context, evaluation and trust.
Main topics they discuss include:
Why China’s AI eco
Shannon Lucas | On discernment as delta, and agency in organisations | Episode #95
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Shannon Lucas, co-founder and co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations. Shannon has more than twenty years of experience driving innovation across Fortune 500 companies and startups, including leadership roles at Ericsson, Vodafone, and Cisco.
They explore:
Why AI agents do not belong in outdated organisational structures
Discernment as the
Maria Sukhareva | On AI slop and AI experts, and the sleep of colourless green ideas | Episode #94
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Maria Sukhareva - computational linguist, Lead AI Strategist, and founder of AI Realist - who brings 15+ years in natural language processing to a refreshingly hype-free look at what large language models actually are, and aren't. With roots in computational linguistics and machine translation, Maria has been doing language modelling "
Mahmood Aziz | On midterm sci-fi, and who is wielding the tools | Episode #93
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Mahmood Aziz, a seasoned technology and AI transformation leader with decades of international experience across consulting, software and enterprise IT. Mahmood brings a refreshingly grounded, human-centred view of what AI is really changing in the world of work - and what stubbornly stays the same.
Main topics they discuss include:
H
Cristina Caffarra | On power and the digital colony, and why sovereignty is reason not sentiment | Episode #92
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Cristina Caffarra - top competition economist, UCL professor, and founder of EuroStack. After 25 years at the top of the antitrust world, she walked away to power up European tech, and she makes a sharp, unapologetic case that Europe is a "digital colony" with everything it needs to change that - if only it would stop admiring the prob
Brian Evergreen | On hype and strategy, and the difference between the synthetic and relational | Episode #91
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Brian Evergreen - leading AI strategist, author of Autonomous Transformation, and founder of The Future Solving Club. Brian brings a refreshingly grounded enterprise lens to cut through the AI hype cycle and challenge the narrative that AI agents will replace white-collar workers, become our "coworkers," or magically transform organiza
Nikki Barua | On cognitive atrophy and enterprise metabolism, and the resilience of craftsmanship | Episode #90
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Nikki Barua, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and co-founder of FlipWork. Named Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Influential Women, Nikki has spent 25 years at the intersection of people, technology, and transformation. Drawing on her own journey from Mumbai to building busin
Dan French | On the productivity illusion, and the importance of asking why | Episode #89
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dan French, Founder and CEO of Consider Solutions - a specialist consultancy and technology integrator serving some of the world's most recognised brands. With 25 years of experience advising on end-to-end business processes, operating models and finance transformation, Dan brings a sharp, no-nonsense perspective on what technology act
Gry Hasselbalch | On human power and machine logic, and the sovereignty of thought | Episode #88
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Gry Hasselbalch - AI ethics researcher, digital rights advocate, and author of Human Power: Seven Traits for the Politics of the AI Machine Age.
Gry has spent over two decades shaping the European conversation on digitalization, data ethics, and the politics of AI, including contributing to the EU's high-level expert group on AI and c
Mikkel Flyverbom | On the politics of the digital domain, and the challenge of aligning AI with society and business | Episode #87
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Mikkel Flyverbom, Professor of Communication and Digital Transformations, about why technology is never neutral and why the real challenge is not what technology is but what it does to us. Together, they explore how digital tools become infrastructure, how power and ideology get embedded in platforms, and why Europe now faces a definin
Walter Quattrociocchi | On Fluency and Judgment in AI, and the Fragility of Human Trust | Episode #86
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Walter Quattrociocchi, complexity scientist and professor of computer science, about what really happens when language becomes automated and answers arrive without the effort of thinking.
Their conversation circles around:
Why large language models simulate judgment rather than possess it, and why benchmarks miss the point
The concept of "Epistemia" - whe
Kathy Pham | On how Workday balances high stakes with rapid innovation, and the ambiguity of purpose | Episode #85
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Kathy Pham, global AI leader at Workday and long-time voice in responsible technology. The conversation moves straight past surface-level “AI is cool” talk and into agency, purpose, governance, and what actually happens when autonomous systems meet real work and real people.
4 sharp conversation topics from the episode
Agency vs purpose - how giving tool
Phil Lee | On regulation and AI, and the challenge of balancing innovation with control | Episode #84
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Phil Lee, the Managing Director of Digiphile and a leading legal expert on data privacy, GDPR, and the evolving EU digital rulebook. It is a conversation that moves beyond the hype of the AI Act to explore the practical, often messy reality of compliance, investigating how organizations can navigate the "regulatory vicious circle" without stifling innovati
Katrine Bach | On inclusion and representation in AI, and the blind adoption of norms | Episode #83
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Katrine Bach - co-founder of Connected Women in AI - about why the real challenge in AI isn’t the tech itself, but how fast our systems entrench around whoever shows up first. Their conversation cuts through talk of values and hype, and asks what it really takes to build representative, inclusive, and effective AI adoption at scale.
Why AI isn’t a special
Jeanette Bronée | On scaling a broken system, and the discipline of staying human | Episode #82
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jeanette Bronée - global keynote speaker, author of The Self-Care Mindset, and creator of Power-Pausing™ - about how the real lever in today’s fast-moving, AI-shaped workplace isn’t faster output, but human clarity, connection and trust.
AI can supercharge the hamster wheel, unless leaders redesign what the wheel is even for
The difference between output
Melanie Kleemann | On leadership in uncertainty, and the constraint of what's possible | Episode #81
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Melanie Kleemann, an experienced executive leader and transformation advisor, about why AI doesn’t fail because of technology - but because of leadership.
Their conversation cuts through AI theatre and lands on the uncomfortable, practical work of leading change:
Why technology never transforms the world on its own - and how AI exposes weak ownership and
Ewa Zborowska | On staying focused in high seas, and the uncomfortable question of outcome | Episode #80
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Ewa Zborowska, Research Director at IDC and one of Europe’s leading AI analysts, known and renowned for her clarity in the face of hype. With decades of experience turning early signals into strategic foresight, she joins the podcast to discuss what’s actually, truly, really happening in enterprise AI adoption.
Together, they unpack:
Why everyone claims s
Laura Jeffords Greenberg | On AI in legal, and the intricacies of ambiguous endpoints | Episode #79
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Laura Jeffords Greenberg, lawyer, legal tech leader and top voice, educator, and Head of the AI Legal Academy at Wordsmith. Born in Silicon Valley and now based in Europe, Laura brings a unique perspective on how legal work is adapting - and sometimes resisting - the AI wave.
Their conversation dives into both the structural and cultural forces shaping the
Sune Selsbæk-Reitz | On sources of truth, and the amplification of good and bad with AI | Episode #78
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Sune Selsbæk-Reitz, Data and AI Strategist at Demant. Sune has emerged as one of Denmark’s clearest and most skeptical voices in the AI field - not in opposition to generative AI, but in opposition to how uncritically it’s often applied.
The conversation covers a wide arc, but always circles back to human agency, historical perspective, and the need to re
Emilie Lundblad | On AI and digital maturity, and the scaffolding of the mind | Episode #77
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Emilie Lundblad - triple Microsoft MVP in AI, Head of AI Center of Excellence at Ambu, and a true specialist with deep roots in econometrics, architecture, and data governance. Together, they explore what it actually takes to work meaningfully with AI in enterprise today.
Key themes from the conversation:
Why critical thinking and cla
Nandan Mullakara | On the deception of clarity, and the challenge of scaling control | Episode #76
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Nandan Mullakara, automation strategist and author, about the future of automation and how AI, RPA, and APIs are evolving - not competing. Their conversation moves from the practical to the philosophical, exploring what happens when orchestration itself becomes intelligent:
Why it’s not AI or RPA, but AI and RPA - and how the “AND operator” mindset might
Serge Belongie | On AI as ordinary technology, and the bias of anthropomorphisms | Episode #75
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Serge Belongie, Director of the Pioneer Centre for AI and one of Europe’s leading AI thinkers, for a conversation that cuts through the noise of hype and panic to reach something far more enduring.
Together, they explore:
Why AI isn’t a revolution but a continuation of the march of automation
How the “idiot wind” of hype always blo
Elin Hauge | On benefits from bruises, and the cost of being wrong | Episode #74
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Elin Hauge - board member, strategist, AI advisor, kickboxer, and part-time law student - about the messy truth behind AI adoption. Their conversation navigates the sharp edges between math, language, risk, and responsibility:
Why understanding the cost of being wrong is central to responsible AI adoption - especially when decisions affect real people
How
Sue Turner | On the power of technology, and the anchor of the past | Episode #73
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Sue Turner, founder of AI Governance and Professor in Practice at the University of Bristol Business School. Their conversation spans both the pragmatic and philosophical dimensions of AI adoption, with key discussions points being:
Why most organisations are stuck in their AI maturity – experimenting without moving to real transforma
Jason Stanley | On autonomy for machines, and the diffusion of surfaces | Episode #72
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jason Stanley from ServiceNow - AI expert, sociologist, and someone who actually reads the footnotes. Together, they unravel the real frontiers of AI in enterprise - not in the labs, but in the messy middle where governance, workflows, and risk collide.
Topics covered include:
Why large-scale organisations need more than just great
Michael Carroll | On the nature of agency, and the value of discomfort | Episode #71
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with retired tech executive and deep thinker Michael Carroll about the coming shift from automation to true agency. They explore what it means when AI no longer just supports decisions, but begins to reason with us - and sometimes, for us.
Highlights include:
What agency really means - and why some AI projects miss the point
The illusion
Jakob Freund | On AI Agents in deterministic processes, and new dimensions of orchestration | Episode #70
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jakob Freund, CEO of Camunda, on what it really means to build AI-driven automation that’s enterprise-ready - without losing grip on governance, process integrity, or human responsibility.
Their lively, deep-cutting discussion covers:
The realistic path to AI value - why it’s still about measurable automation, not magic
Jakob’s framework of blending deter
Danilo McGarry | On hype and panic in AI, and the architecture of tomorrow’s enterprise | Episode #69
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Danilo McGarry, global AI leader, board advisor, and host of one of the fastest-growing AI podcasts. Together, they explore the real-world implications of AI transformation - far beyond the hype and fear-driven headlines.
Key discussion points include:
Common misconceptions that derail enterprise AI initiatives
Why AI isn’t “plug and
Eric Siegel | On the ease of AI, and the difficulty of standing out | Episode #68
In this episode of The Only Constant, host Lasse Rindom speaks with Eric Siegel - author of The AI Playbook and a straight-talking voice in a noisy AI market. Siegel cuts through overpromises, resists crystal-ball fantasies, and reminds listeners that most of AI’s real business value still comes from predictive models, not the latest generative toys.
They discuss:
Why predictive AI remains an unt
Frank Casale | On empathy from machines, and the discomfort of real change | Episode #67
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Frank Casale - entrepreneur, advisor, and long-time voice in automation and enterprise change. Frank calls himself a “conflicted futurist,” and it shows - in the best way possible. Together, they discuss:
Why most companies say “agentic” but act quarter-to-quarter
How AI isn’t just smart- it’s becoming empathic, and what that unlocks
The real revolution:
Hans Petter Dalen | On the importance of governance, and the art of making AI useful | Episode #66
In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by Hans Petter Dalen - “HP” to most - who heads up AI Governance for IBM across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than two decades inside IBM and a rare mix of realism, wit, and deep enterprise insight, HP brings clarity to a conversation often lost in hype words and messages.
Together, they unpack:
How IBM actually saved $3.5 billion with AI -
Surojit Chatterjee | Building Real AI Employees | Episode #65
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Surojit Chatterjee, CEO of Ema AI - a platform for building agentic AI employees that automate complex enterprise workflows across systems and departments. The conversation cuts through the hype and dives into real operational challenges of scaling generative AI in the enterprise:
Why “agent-washing” is the new “AI-washing” - and what truly separates intel
Nicolai Storm Lund | Agile minds, Firm foundations | Episode #64
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Nicolai Storm Lund, Vice President of Digital Technology & Information Security at Velux, to talk about what it really means to lead digital change in the machine room - beyond buzzwords and boardroom slides.
They discuss:
Why AI is just another tool - until it’s paired with real problems and real accountability
How IT needs t
Tom Reuner | Putting outcome at the core of AI | Episode #63
In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by one of his favourite analysts - Tom Reuner. Principal Analyst at PAC, Tom is known for calling out hype, challenging lazy narratives, and bringing a historian’s lens to enterprise tech. They discuss:
Why orchestration beats buzzwords in the race to value
How agentic AI won’t fix anything if your architecture’s still a mess
The repeated failure to turn tec
Katrin Gülden Le Maire | AI, Ethics and the Limits of Truth | Episode #62
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Katrin Gülden Le Maire, senior advisor, philosopher, and business thinker, for a sharp, deep dive into ethics, AI, and the limits of truth. Together they untangle the buzzwords, the confusion, and the hidden tensions shaping today’s corporate decisions:Why “ethics” in business isn’t what most people think
How philosophical reflectio
Peter Vester | Enterprise AI | Episode #61
In this episode of The Only Constant, host Lasse Rindom speaks with Peter Vester, Lead Data Scientist at Novo Nordisk and winner of the 2024 DAIR Award for Data Science Professional of the Year. Peter’s approach cuts through the usual GenAI hype.
Together they explore:
Why the right question is never “can we do a GenAI solution?” but “what real problem are we solving?”
How Novo rolled out an inte
Anna Tebelius Bodin | AI and the cost of convenience | Episode #60
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Anna Tebelius Bodin - a Harvard-educated educator and brain science communicator - about the essential role of effort in cultivating meaning and fulfillment in a world increasingly defined by convenience.Together, they explore:
Why friction and striving are central to personal growth - and how AI’s instant gratification risks leaving u
Stuart Winter-Tear | From hype to stewardship | Episode #59
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Stuart Winter-Tear, a sharp voice in the AI space known for balancing enthusiasm with critical insight. Their conversation tracks the evolution from generative AI hype to something more measured, thoughtful - and ultimately more valuable:
Why real transformation won’t come from flashy demos, but from deep integration into workflows and
David Pontoppidan | SAP and Deliberate AI | Episode #58
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with David Pontoppidan, Head of Business AI for Nordics & Baltics at SAP - a mind as sharp as the systems he builds. The conversation dives into how SAP is embedding AI across its enterprise suite, not just as a bolt-on, but as part of a deeply integrated, multi-agent architecture. Together, they explore:
Whether AI in ERP is truly tran
Robert Fuchs | Human in the Loop and the challenge of shared control | Episode #57
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Robert Fuchs, a seasoned engineer in human-in-the-loop automation with decades of experience in the automotive industry.Together, they explore what automation looks like when safety is on the line - and what businesses can learn from it.The conversation spans both car design and enterprise systems:Why increasing automation often requir
Jochen Wirtz | Beyond Productivity | Episode #56
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. A globally recognized authority on services marketing and management, Jochen Wirtz has authored over 20 books, including the recently released Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work, and Li
Eduardo Ordax | The Gap Between AI Hype and Production Reality | Episode #55
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom talks with Eduardo Ordax, AI Lead at AWS, about the messy realities behind AI hype. They cover why great data still beats great models, why fine-tuning often isn't worth it, and why most "agents" today are just glorified workflows.You'll also hear:
What companies get wrong about internal data
The risks of “vibe coding” in a world of AI-generated s
Claus Raasted | Getting stuff done | Episode #54
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Claus Raasted - author, experience designer, and perhaps the only person who's ever been both a legendary live roleplayer and a McKinsey coach. Their conversation explores what it really means to “get shit done” and how companies can embrace experimentation without losing their structure. Along the way, they cover:
Why action, experimentation, and curiosit
Marc Lawn | Discomfortably innovative with | AI Episode #53
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Marc Lawn about the intersection of AI, strategy, and the evolving nature of work. Their discussion navigates the balance between hype and reality, touching on:Where AI optimists are actually right and where their enthusiasm turns into hubris
How AI challenges traditional work structures and forces a rethink of hierarchies and control
Why businesses need t
Russ d’Sa | Possible Futures | Episode #52
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Russ D'Sa, co-founder of LiveKit, to discuss the future of AI, its impact on human interaction, and the fine line between utopia and dystopia. Their conversation covers:Why Russ believes the "end state" of AI is easier to see than most think - but still comes with four possible futures.
The evolving relationship between humans and t
Dr. Christina Strauss | Why having the right AI mindset changes everything | Episode #51
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Christina Strauss, co-founder and CEO of Strauss MindTech. As a specialist in digital transformation with a background in psychology, business, and digital communication, Christina explores how human attitudes - not technology - determine AI success.Their conversation uncovers:
Why AI adoption isn’t just about tools but about peopl
Kate O’Neill | What matters next? AI, Strategy, and Uncertainty | Episode #50
In this milestone 50th episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Kate O’Neill, a leading strategist and author of What Matters Next?, about the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and decision-making in the face of uncertainty. Their conversation covers:Why the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology itself, but the decisions leaders must make about it
The tension betwe
Christiane Vejlø | AI and arguments for humans | Episode #49
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Christiane Vejlø, a seasoned technology expert and author of Arguments for Humans. Their conversation explores the intersection of AI, humanity, and what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.They discuss:
The nine uniquely human traits that AI can't replicate - and why they matter more than ever
T
Peter Kaas & Niels-Peter Kjølbye | AI, Law, and the Future of Trust | Episode #48
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Peter Kaas and Niels-Peter Kjølbye, two legal experts navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, privacy, and the legal profession. Their conversation dives into how generative AI is reshaping legal work - from drafting contracts and reviewing documents to redefining how junior lawyers gain experience. But beyond productiv
Grant Ecker | AI, Architecture, and the Future of Specialization | Episode #47
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Grant Ecker, a leader in enterprise architecture and founder of the Chief Architect Network. Their candid conversation explores the evolving role of architects in an AI-driven world and challenges some of the prevailing narratives around technology and change:
Will specialization disappear as AI takes over more tasks, or will it become
Martin Lassen-Vernal & Louise Harder Fischer | A negotiated - not just automated - future | Episode #46
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Martin Lassen-Vernal from the City of Copenhagen and Louise Harder Fischer from the IT University of Copenhagen to explore their newly developed methodology for AI adoption: STAIR – Socio-Technical AI Reflection. Their discussion dives deep into how organizations can integrate generative AI while maintaining human values, productivi
Karl Friston | Active intelligence, non-equillibrium steady states and enterprise jazz | Episode #45
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with prof. Karl Friston, one of the most distinguished neuroscientists of all time, and an advisor on intelligence for Verses AI. Karl is one of the most highly cited scientists of all time, and his perspectives and insights from neuroscience brings much needed anchoring to the discussion of intelligence - also in AI. Their discussion focus
Demetrios Brinkmann | AI Agents: Hype, Complexity, and What Actually Works | Episode #44
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Demetrios Brinkmann, founder of the ML Ops Community, about the evolving role of AI agents and the balance between hype and practical applications. Their dynamic conversation dives into the complexities of AI in modern enterprises and the lessons learned from real-world use cases:The current state of AI agents and why stability remains
Jeff Winter | Generative AI’s Role in Smart Manufacturing | Episode #43
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Jeff Winter, a globally recognized voice in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. With over 18 years in industrial automation, Jeff is known for breaking down complex concepts, inspiring audiences from factory floors to boardrooms. Here’s what you’ll take away:
Why Jeff calls AI the “Swiss army knife” of business—streamlining dec
Tom Goodwin | Better technology requires better questions | Episode #42
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Tom Goodwin, a globally recognized author and innovation leader, known for his work on digital transformation and as the author of Digital Darwinism.
Their conversation spans an exciting range of topics:
The paradoxes of AI adoption, from transformative potential to unimaginative applications
Why businesses struggle with disruption and the challenges of "
Mathias Kop Balsløw | The Reality of AI in Business Innovation | Episode #41
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Mathias Kop Balsløw, an experienced technology strategist at Basico. Their discussion dives deep into the evolving relationship between AI technology and practical business applications:
The reality behind AI's hype: distinguishing public perception from technological progress.
Why understanding business problems remains the most sign
Ted Shelton | Ethics, Friction, and the Intelligent Machine | Episode #40
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Ted Shelton, COO at Inflection, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human values.
What happens when machines don’t just do things but start reflecting who we are, how we think, and what we care about? It’s a conversation that pushes beyond the usual buzzwords, diving into the ethical, practical, and philosoph
Søren Friis Alexandersen | Building AI into modern ERPs and business suites | Episode #39
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Søren Friis Alexandersen, Principal Product Owner for Business Central at Microsoft. Their discussion discusses the evolving relationship between AI and enterprise software, uncovering both the practical demands and the philosophical questions posed by the AI shift. Key topics include:The mandate to integrate AI into product backlogs a
Christian Bech Nørhave | AI’s Role in Business and | Society Episode #38
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Christian Bech Nørhave from the Danish Chamber of Commerce (Dansk Erhverv), engaging in a deep discussion that spans the challenges and opportunities of generative AI in enterprises:Why most Danish companies are still unprepared for generative AI, despite its "iPhone moment" in 2022.
The pitfalls of treating AI as a "magic button" r
Kasper Junge | Generative AI and financial operations | Episode #37
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom engages in a deep conversation with Kasper Junge, the lead AI engineer at Visma Dinero, an accounting software company, exploring how generative AI is reshaping financial operations. Highlights of their discussion include:The unexpected connection between language and accounting, tracing back to ancient Mesopotamia, where writing initially served
Thore Dankert | AI beyond the innovation theater | Episode #36
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom engages with Thore Dankert from Novo Holdings to dissect the intricate dance between AI and enterprise innovation. They discuss:
How companies can navigate the vast potential of AI to define clear, strategic objectives instead of falling into the trap of "innovation theater."
The need for a transformative shift in organizational structures to fost
Ben Torben-Nielsen | AI Strategy or not? A discussion on mandates and hype pressure | Episode #35
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Ben Torben-Nielsen, an AI expert with over 20 years in the field. Their insightful conversation covers a range of topics about AI strategies and real-world business applications:The debate over AI strategy—whether companies truly need one and the potential pitfalls of treating AI as a boardroom imperative
The role and limitations of historical data, and wh
Peter Gostev | AI innovation and implementation | Episode #34
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom welcomes Peter Gostev, an influential figure in the AI community, known for his candid and insightful take on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Their conversation explores the challenges and opportunities businesses face in navigating the AI hype while staying grounded in practical applications. Peter Gostev shares his strategies
Angela Wick | How Business Analysts Drive Value in 10x Innovation | Episode #33
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Angela Wick, a renowned expert in business analysis, to explore how the role of business analysts is evolving in today's landscape of rapid AI-driven innovation. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, traditional methods of gathering requirements and managing processes are no longer sufficient. Instead, business analysts must
Rameshwar Balanagu | Elephants can dance, but can enterprises dance with AI? | Episode #32
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom is joined by Rameshwar Balanagu, a seasoned enterprise architect and long-time member of the Forbes Technology Council. With extensive experience in both startups and large enterprises, Rameshwar Balanagu shares his insights on the evolving role of technology in business and the challenges that come with it. Their discussion covers:The balance bet
Pedro Berrocoso | Opportunities and challenges for generative AI in procurement | Episode #31
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom engages with Pedro Berrocoso, a seasoned expert in procurement and AI, to explore how technology is transforming the procurement landscape. Their conversation covers the practical applications of AI in procurement, addressing common pain points, and discussing how AI can bring true value to businesses. They emphasize the need to strike a balance b
Pascal Bornet | Being irreplaceable in a world of AI | Episode #30
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom interviews Pascal Bornet, an expert in artificial intelligence and automation, to discuss the human side of AI in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Pascal's new book, Irreplaceable, explores how humans can thrive alongside AI, and much of this conversation reflects its key themes. Highlights from their conversation include:
How hum
Devin Gharibian-Saki | Integrating GenAI into automation suites | Episode #29
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Devin Gharibian-Saki, a technology leader at Redwood Software, specializing in automation and SAP. Their insightful conversation covers a range of topics related to AI and automation in enterprise environments:
The impact of generative AI on client discussions and enterprise strategies
Redwood's approach to integrating AI into their automation platform for
Allan Andersen Christensen | AI impact and adoption in the Enterprise | Episode #28
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Allan Andersen Christensen, a seasoned digital transformation leader with extensive experience in large enterprises. Allan shares his insights on navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI and its impact on businesses. Their engaging conversation covers a range of topics, including:
The initial approach to generative AI in enterprises and h
Borhane Blili-Hamelin | Rethinking Intelligence in the Age of AI | Episode #27
In this thought-provoking episode of The Only Constant, host Lasse Rindom speaks with AI risk expert and philosopher Borhane Blili-Hamelin about the complex challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Drawing from his unique background spanning philosophy, social science, and AI auditing, Borhane offers nuanced perspectives on:
The multifaceted nature of intelligence and AI risk, involving both
Kieran Gilmurray & Olivier Gomez | AI technologies and their impact on businesses and society | Episode #26
In this first-ever two-guest episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Kieran Gilmurray and Olivier Gomez about the rapid evolution of AI technologies and their impact on businesses and society.
These two experts on digital transformation and automation share their insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by the current AI revolution, drawing from their extensive experi
Dr. Lorien Pratt | Decision architecture and why context is so important | Episode #25
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Lorien Pratt about the transformative power of decision intelligence and the critical role of integrating human insights with advanced technology. Dr. Pratt, a pioneer in the field, discuss the nuances of making data-driven decisions while acknowledging the irreplaceable human element in tech projects.
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Susan Walsh | Data quality and its critical role in the success of AI | Episode #24
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Susan Walsh about the pervasive issue of data quality and the critical role it plays in the success of AI and organizational efficiency. Susan, an expert in data classification and cleaning, shares her insights on the necessity of prioritizing clean data and the complexities of managing master data across different departments.
In thi
Steve Suarez | The transformative power of AI | Episode #23
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Steve Suarez about the transformative power of AI and the importance of innovation in navigating the ever-changing technological landscape. Steve, a seasoned innovation leader at Horizon X, shares his insights on balancing incremental improvements with disruptive technologies like AI and quantum computing.
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Maxim Ioffe | The intricate dynamics of automation and AI | Episode #22
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom and Maxim Ioffe discuss the intricate dynamics of automation and AI. They explore the current landscape of AI, its impact on businesses, and the continuous drive for improvement in technology.
Maxim, who has been leading Wesco's Intelligent Automation program since 2019, shares his pragmatic, value-driven approach to opportunity identification, s
