GenAI Hype vs. Reality & Application | Jodi Blomberg (Vice President of Data Science at Cox Automotive)

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, Jodi Blomberg joins Laszlo Mucsi to discuss her journey from Waste Management to Cox Automotive, the transformative power of AI in business, and strategies for building impactful data-driven solutions. Jodi shares insights on navigating the AI and data science landscape, overcoming challenges, and driving business transformation.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Jodi Blomberg and her background

04:30 - Transitioning from Waste Management to Cox Automotive

09:00 - The role of AI in transforming business models

14:15 - Building data-driven solutions at Cox Automotive

20:00 - Overcoming challenges in data science and AI implementation

26:00 - Strategies for effective data communication

31:30 - The evolution of data teams and leadership

36:45 - Case studies on successful AI applications

40:30 - Final thoughts and conclusions on AI-driven business transformation