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Evo Nordics #675 - Bridging The Gap - How To Align AI Teams & Business Goals
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Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Aitor Alonso, Generative AI Product Manager at Siemens Energy, Zeinab Moradi Nour, R&D Manager AI & Control at Munters Europe AB and Jakob Andersson, VP of Engineering at Anaphora.The conversation explores how organisations can build cohesion between technical specialists and commercial stakeholders while ensuring that AI strategy remains grounded in real business value. Through broad discussion on collaboration models and delivery structures, the exchange highlights the importance of shared language, transparent expectations and practical frameworks that help teams navigate complex transformation work.The guests also examine leadership approaches that encourage responsible development, scalable architecture and adaptive planning as AI capabilities evolve. By touching on cultural maturity, engineering practice and long-term vision, the episode offers a balanced view of how companies across the sector can better connect AI teams with wider organisational goals. With an emphasis on sustainable adoption of the main topic keyword, the episode provides insight into fostering alignment that supports measurable outcomes and stronger cross-functional performance.As the discussion returns to the challenges of scaling capability, it reinforces why alignment remains essential for sustainable innovation and meaningful business impact.
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