In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Venky Veeraraghavan, Chief Product Officer at DataRobot, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore the fascinating evolution from predictive AI to today's agentic workflows. With 20 years of experience at Microsoft working on everything from Azure Machine Learning to the early days of Azure OpenAI, Venky brings a unique perspective on how AI is truly transforming the enterprise landscape.

The conversation delves into the fundamental differences between predictive and generative AI, how agents will orchestrate complex business processes using multiple AI tools, and what the future holds for the agentic workforce. From warehouse management systems that adapt in real-time to supply chain planning agents that combine forecasting with live data, Venky shares insights on how the orchestration layer of multiple AI tools creates genuinely transformative possibilities.

If you're interested in understanding how enterprises are navigating AI adoption with appropriate caution and what it takes to thrive in an AI-driven workplace, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone at the forefront of enterprise AI transformation.

Chapters

[00:00] Introduction and Background

[02:00] Venky's Journey from Microsoft to DataRobot

[05:00] Predictive vs Generative AI Explained

[09:00] The Evolution of DataRobot's Platform

[13:00] Function Calling and Orchestration Layers

[15:00] The Future of Agentic Workflows

[18:00] Agent Workforce Management and UI Challenges

[23:00] The Human Impact of AI Transformation

[28:00] Enterprise Adoption and Brand Risk

[30:00] Two Words for the Future: Exciting and Disruptive

Connect with Venky Veeraraghavan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkyv

Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy

Email: info@shiftai.fm