Alter Everything

In this special Inspire Alter everything episode, we unlock the secrets of building trustworthy AI to drive real impact. In a world flooded with flashy demos, it’s important to understand what separates those leading the pack from those chasing trends. This episode reveals how top executive leaders are transforming AI from experimental pilot projects into reliable business engines that truly serve customers.

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Episode Chapters
0:00 AI Beyond the Demo
1:18 Ben Canning: Building AI People Can Trust
2:36 Hands-On Product Leadership
3:26 Leading Teams Through AI Change
7:01 Turning AI Experiments Into Practice
10:51 The Future of AI Interfaces
12:32 Michelle Huff: AI in Marketing
15:32 Experimentation and Business Value
18:40 The AI "Aha" Moment
21:12 Derek Bates: AI in Sales
24:26 AI as a Sales Advantage
27:18 Alteryx One and MCP
30:34 Closing Thoughts

This week on Alter Everything, dive into a comprehensive discussion on how AI is reshaping marketing teams, outlining what tasks AI is best suited for, and emphasizing the critical role of human oversight. This episode offers practical insights on integrating AI tools effectively while maintaining brand integrity and governance.

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Episode Chapters
0:00 AI meets real marketing teams
1:35 What inbound marketing means
4:08 Where AI in marketing stands today
7:11 Adoption challenges: tools, workflows, and mindset
12:00 The 80/20 shift for AI work
15:50 Copywriting, brand voice, and human editing
22:37 AI, design, and human creativity
27:48 Marketing tech stacks and AI literacy
34:04 Governance, security, and shadow AI
40:32 What AI-first marketing teams may look like
45:32 Lightning round: tools, skills, and mistakes
51:18 Closing reflections

In this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Fern Halper to discuss how most companies are now hitting a stage where productivity gains plateau because foundational elements like data, governance, and measurement are overlooked. Fern, a seasoned data and AI expert, reveals how organizations often chase quick wins with off-the-shelf tools, only to hit a wall when results stop improving or are unmeasurable.
Panelists:
Fern Halper, VP of Research @ TDWI -  LinkedIn
Joshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx -  @JoshuaB , LinkedIn
Resources and Links
Data Makes the World Go Round
EU AI Act

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0:00 Opening Question
2:01 Why 2026 Is a Building Year
7:59 The Value Ceiling
14:40 Measuring Real AI Progress
17:56 Why AI Governance Is Different
20:06 Governing Agentic Systems
27:34 Original Thought as Competitive Edge
32:09 Designing for Augmentation
35:36 Predictive Analytics and Agentic AI
38:54 Lightning Round
42:08 Moving Beyond Productivity Theater
44:17 Key Takeaways

Welcome back to Alter Everything! Explore the evolving landscape of AI and its increasing integration with human decision-making, collaboration, and societal impact. This episode features insights from Tiankai Feng, a thought leader in human-centered AI governance, discussing how organizations can responsibly deploy AI while maintaining accountability, authenticity, and social trust.

Panelists:
Tiankai Feng, Data & AI Strategy Director @ Thoughtworks - LinkedIn
Joshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedIn

Resources and Links
Humanizing Data Strategy - by Tiankai Feng
Humanizing AI Strategy - by Tiankai Feng
ThoughtWorks - Official website
Books on AI ethics and governance
YouTube - Data & AI Music Parodies

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Episode Chapters
0:00 Opening teaser
2:09 Meet Tiankai Feng
3:41 Why AI failures are really human failures
8:55 Should humans adapt to AI or constrain it?
13:19 Defining your relationship with AI
16:02 Decision-making, prompting fatigue, and trust
19:27 AI, teams, and collaboration
27:37 The "they" layer and unseen stakeholders
32:18 Deepfakes, disinformation, and critical thinking
36:02 The environmental cost of AI
39:48 Why AI governance must evolve
42:14 A dual-track AI strategy for leaders
45:54 Lightning round
48:28 Where to find Tiankai Feng

In this episode of Alter Everything, we are joined by Dr. Ami Bhatt for a discussion around her multifaceted role in healthcare, emphasizing the integration of AI in clinical practice. She highlights the potential of AI to improve access to care, enhance clinical decision-making, and support drug development. Dr. Bhatt also addresses the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and the importance of human expertise in leveraging technology effectively.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything

00:04 Opening: Why healthcare AI is different
01:39 Dr. Ami Bhatt's role across care, innovation, and policy
06:14 Three major areas where AI is shaping healthcare
12:41 Why AI on EKGs is especially promising
14:46 Collaborative intelligence vs. replacing humans
21:16 Ambient documentation and the doctor-patient connection
24:47 What "good enough" means when access is limited
31:41 Prevention, digital health, and patient agency
34:55 Self-diagnosis with AI and advice for clinicians
41:42 Lightning round