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The AI Social Club[BONUS] Is data governance still a thing? Joseph Aoun x Margot BletterieIs your AI strategy at risk because of outdated data governance? In this bonus episode of The AI Social Club, Joe Aoun breaks down why governance isn’t just a compliance checkbox—but the backbone of trustworthy, scalable AI.Joe Aoun, data strategy leader and governance advocate, joins Margot to explore the often misunderstood but mission-critical role of data governance in the era of generative AI. Why do so many companies still get it wrong? And how can you move from rigid control to agile enablement—without losing trust, quality, or speed?If you’re...2025-07-1419 min
The AI Social Club[BONUS] Is your company ready for AI? Joseph Aoun x Margot BletterieIs your company truly ready for AI? In this bonus episode of The AI Social Club, Margot Bletterie sits down with Joe Aout to explore what “AI readiness” really means and why so many businesses are jumping on the AI bandwagon without a strategy.They break down a practical framework to assess if your company is genuinely prepared to integrate artificial intelligence, not just technologically, but culturally and operationally. If you’re considering launching AI initiatives or scaling existing ones, this episode is packed with clarity and great advice.We discuss:🔹...2025-07-0219 min
The AI Social Club#10 The future of banking is AI-driven - Bart Pietruszka - ex-CDAO HSBCThe Future of Banking Is AI-Driven - Insights from HSBC’s Former CDAO Bart PietruszkaBanking is one of the most advanced sectors in AI, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? In this episode of The AI Social Club, Margot Bletterie speaks with Bart Pietruszka, former Chief Data & Analytics Officer at HSBC, to unpack the real state of AI in financial services.From hyperpersonalized customer experiences to ROI-driven AI tools, Bart shares what’s working, what’s failing, and why traditional banks must rethink how they organize around AI, fast.Wh...2025-06-2424 min
The AI Social Club[BONUS] Should you fix your data before launching any AI project ? Joseph Aoun x Margot BletterieIn this 15-minute special, Margot Bletterie and Joseph Aoun dive into a hot debate:Do you really need clean data to get started with AI?From data audits and governance to generative AI’s tolerance for messy inputs, we unpack the reality behind the “garbage in, garbage out” rule and why waiting for perfect data might hold you back.If you’re a business leader, data strategist, or AI curious mind wondering how to start smart with imperfect data, this conversation is for you.🔍 Key topics:– Data quality...2025-06-1717 min
The AI Social Club#9 Teaching at University in the Age of GenAI - Dr Hind Salih - Professor and EntrepreneurHow is GenAI transforming the university experience for students and educators? What should professors do to prepare the next generation of thinkers and leaders in the age of artificial intelligence?In this episode of The AI Social Club, I sit down with Dr Hind Salih, professor and AI expert, to explore the urgent shifts happening in university education due to the rise of generative AI (GenAI).We discuss:🔹 How Gen Z students are using GenAI tools like ChatGPT🔹 The risks of relying too much on AI in academic settings🔹...2025-06-0337 min
The AI Social Club#8 Being a woman entrepreneur in the GCC - Chada El Islam Benmahcene - EntrogX VenturesToday, I’m joined once again by someone who left a strong mark in our first conversation: Chada.In that first episode, we talk about AI in sustainability and energy innovation. But this time, we go deeper.and we talk about two topics that matter to both of us:🔹 What it really takes to build a tech startup in the UAE and the region🔹 And the challenges - and power - of being a woman in tech and entrepreneurship hereFrom the role of networks to the real...2025-05-221h 01
The AI Social Club#7 AI as a creative partner - Gilles G. Vidal - CEO and Head of Creative - Azart & Co In this episode, I’m joined by Gilles G. Vidal, a visionary creative director with over 30 years of experience in music, television, and branded content.Together we discussed questions around:Is AI going to replace my creativity? How can AI generated content feels human and authentic? How to cope with copyright issues? Is it challenging for his client to accept AI generated content? He is passionated and he taught himself how to prompt, spent nights testing tools, and learned to speak the “language” of each AI model, always testin...2025-05-071h 01
The AI Social Club#6 AI for energy, powered by AI startups - Chada El Islam Benmahcene - EntrogX VenturesLet's dive into AI, sustainability, and energy innovation with a powerhouse guest: Chada El Islam BenmahceneShe’s a tech entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for innovation, leading the charge in AI-driven energy solutions. As the founder of a Venture Studio, she’s not just funding startups—she’s building them from scratch, turning advanced research into real businesses.In this discussion, we talk about:- How to collaborate with universities and researchers to create impactful startups- Why big corporations struggle to innovate—and how startups fill the g...2025-04-2347 min
The AI Social Club#5 Inside Marketplaces - Christophe de Rassenfosse - Property FinderInside Marketplaces: Data, Product & Real ValueIn this episode, I sit down with Christophe who is the former Chief Product Officer of PropertyFinder.He shared his fascinating journey from the early days of the internet to leading AI-driven product strategies in HR tech and real estate.We discussed:🔹 The role of the Chief Product Officer, a position that not widely known in the GCC—when do we need it, and why?🔹 How AI is transforming marketplaces🔹 The challenges of trust, lead qualification, and data-driven...2025-04-0852 min
The AI Social Club#5 SPOILER - Christophe de RassenfosseTransforming Marketplaces with Data & AI From Europe to the Middle East.From job boards to real estate.For over 20 years, Christophe de Rassenfosse has been rethinking how people interact with marketplaces across Legaltech, HRtech, and Proptech.Former Chief Product Officer at Property Finder, he’s a true product master, passionate about tech, innovation, and performance and he will be the guest of the next episode We will dive into:🔷 How to use data to drive marketplace performance🔷 What “customer obsession” looks like at scal...2025-04-0700 min
The AI Social Club#4 The greenfield challenge - Garry Ure - ZandHow do you build a world-class data function… when there’s no data?No customersNo legacy systemsNo historical data to rely on.That’s exactly the challenge Garry Ure faced when he joined Zand, before the online bank had even launched.Garry has 20 years of experience in data management in the banking sector and for the last five years, he led the data enablement strategy at Zand. He shaped everything from data governance to AI-driven personalization in a highly regulated environment.In thi...2025-03-1951 min
The AI Social Club#3 Influencer Marketing, Powered by AI - Edoardo FerrariHow is AI rewriting the rules of influencer marketing?Edoardo Ferrari wears multiple hats: he’s the Director of Digital Analytics & AI at a leading beauty company and a fashion entrepreneur. His work is all about balancing creativity, instinct, and technology to drive innovation.In this episode, we explore:How AI is transforming creative industries like beauty & luxuryThe evolution of social media & influencer marketing with AIWhere to draw the line between human creativity and AI-powered insightsDon’t miss Edoardo’s signature Italian accent! His unique experi...2025-02-2752 min
The AI Social Club#2 The Future of Data Leadership - Joseph Aoun - Chalhoub Group & Apgar Data leadership is at a turning point—are we ready for what’s next?Joseph Aoun is the Data & AI Solutions Director at Apgar, a global data management & AI group.He describes himself as a "Data-Powered Digital Business Transformation Leader"—and that says it all.With 15+ years of experience in data and digital, he spent the last 7 years at Chalhoub Group, where he played a key role in building and scaling one of the most advanced data and AI teams in the region.He is also one of the most p...2025-02-1357 min
The AI Social Club#1 Building and scaling an impactful AI Lab - Audrey Libert - IAG (British Airways)How to build an AI Lab that delivers business impact?This is what this first episode is all about, with Audrey as an inspiring guest !After starting her career in consulting, Audrey decided to dive into the fast-paced world of startups, eventually becoming VP of Transformation at Checkout.com. There, she played a pivotal role in its growth, helping it scale into one of Europe’s most impressive success stories.Less than 2 years ago, she took on the challenge of creating an AI Lab at IAG (the group behind British Airways, Iberia, Vu...2025-01-2854 min
Hédonia Radio - Tout en podcastAgenda culturel Octobre 2022Bonjour chères auditrices et auditeurs de Hedonia Radio !Voici venus les nouveaux Rendez-vous de Marguerite La Rochelaise.J’ai le plaisir de vous présenter une sélection d’évènements et de coups de cœur d’automne."Animalités"Le Carré Amelot, Espace culturel de la ville de La Rochelle, en partenariat avec la Galerie VU’ présente l’exposition « Animalités ».Margot Wallard, Magali Lambert et Pia Elizondo, trois autrices photographes de la Galerie VU’, liv...2022-10-0503 min