#20 Dr. Vijay & Dr. Mike: Reflections from the First Innings

Make better business decisions with data and AI—subscribe to The Decision Intelligence Lab Newsletter at https://decisionintelligencelab.substack.com/.In this episode, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Michael Watson reflect on the first year of the Decision Intelligence podcast, discussing the evolution of the podcast, key themes from their guests, and insights into decision intelligence, data science, and AI. They explore the importance of trust and collaboration in decision-making processes, the role of data in shaping decisions, and the challenges of project management in data science. The conversation also touches on the future of decision intelligence and the impact of generative AI on business practices.Chapters0:00 Preview Reflecting on the Journey of Decision Intelligence Podcast3:09 The Birth of the Podcast: A Personal Story5:52 Exploring Decision Intelligence: Insights from Guests8:47 The Role of Data in Decision Making11:58 Project Risks and Failures in Data Science15:14 Testing and Implementation of Models17:57 The Value Chain of Decision Intelligence20:53 Innovations in AI and Decision Making24:08 Looking Ahead: The Future of Decision Intelligence27:03 The Importance of Trust in AI29:57 The Role of Humans in Decision Processes32:49 The Upcoming Book: Capturing Business Value from Decision IntelligenceFollow the showApple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-decision-intelligence-lab/id1811085064⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0lFoAVKqJHTYSZNpeN61ou?si=0ae973aab0174b3b⁠Connect with hostsProf. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/⁠Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1⁠Mike's blog: https://miketalksai.substack.com/Resources: Advent of OR - https://adventofor.comAbout the podcastThe Decision Intelligence Lab podcast delivers real-world insights for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to leverage data & AI for smarter decision-making & successful business outcomes.For business inquiries, email at ⁠[email protected]⁠