Industry.live Podcast: Alina Rivilis, Director, Data Science & AI, Home Trust Co (Fairstone Bank)

In our first-ever podcast, we sit down with Alina Rivilis, Director of Data Science & AI at Home Trust Company (now part of Fairstone Bank), finalist at the 2025 Women in AI North America Awards, and founder of AI Future Leaders, an education initiative bringing AI to teens.🧠 Alina shares practical insights on:How companies—big and small—can start leveraging AI effectivelyThe build vs. buy decision when adopting AI toolsSetting up strong AI governance and responsible use frameworksWinning stakeholder buy-in and showing real business valueThe rise of agentic AI and multi-agent workflowsWhy strategy must come before toolsHow SMEs can use low-cost AI tools for big impactThe future of AI education for kids and teensIf you're a business leader, AI enthusiast, or just curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways and grounded advice.👉 Follow Alina on LinkedIn: [Insert her LinkedIn link]📩 Feedback welcome — drop us a comment or message!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode.#IndustryLive #AILeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #SmallBusinessAI #TechPodcast #AIInCanada #WomenInAI #Fairstone #HomeTrust #AIforTeens #BusinessStrategy #EthicalAI