The Improving Edge Podcast
Welcome to The Improving Edge Podcast! This is where we have real conversations with real people who are doing the work in technology. We're sharing unique insights, trends, and updates about what is new and exciting in the tech world. Make sure you follow along on Spotify so you don't miss an episode!
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Episode #10 - AI Analytics for the CFO
Most organizations want AI but aren't ready for it. The barrier for good AI solutions is often data quality and hidden business processes that executives don't even know exist. Finance leaders must focus on clean data, process transparency, and change management before pursuing AI implementation, which will unlock real value by eliminating manual work and freeing teams for strategic priorities. In this episode, Sean Antonello reveals how one utility company discovered 22 separate Excel models feeding their reporting system, creating massive risk and inefficiency.
Previous Podcast Episodes
The Nearshore Advantage: Building Teams That Scale 10x
Nearshore delivery is shifting from labor arbitrage to competitive advantage through AI. David Sandoval, President of Improving Mexico, shares how distributed teams are achieving 10x productivity gains by pairing strong engineering frameworks with AI tools. He reveals why culture and alignment matter more than automation alone. Discover how one pharma client reduced ticket resolution time from 40 minutes to 4 minutes using an AI agent built by their nearshore team.
AI-Ready Data: The New Benchmark of Enterprise Competitiveness
In this episode, Nick Larson, VP of Technology at Improving, shares why AI-ready data is essential for enterprise competitiveness, what it really means in practice, and how organizations can build the modern data platforms needed to support AI agents. He explains why data quality and accessibility have become the true competitive differentiator, why governance and real-time streaming matter, and what happens when companies try to shortcut the foundational work. Having an AI strategy is about preparing your data foundation first.
Episode #07 - AI Strategies: Why You Need One For Your Businesss
In this episode, Devlin Liles, CCO at Improving, shares why most AI initiatives fail, how organizations can identify high-value opportunities, and what it takes to move from experimentation to measurable business outcomes. Learn why a people-first approach, strong change management, and a focus on ROI are critical for long-term AI success. Having an AI strategy is about solving the right business problems.
