BizTech Forward is a podcast that explores the tech trends shaping our world—past, present, and future. Hosted by Anni Tabagua, each episode delivers sharp insights from DataArt’s leading minds, keeping you ahead of digital disruption. Tune in for fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and a look at what's next in technology.
BizTech Forward #18: AI in Retail & What Shoppers Want
AI is supposed to be revolutionizing retail. Personalized recommendations, seamless checkout, virtual try-ons — the whole pitch. But if the technology is so good, why are physical stores still packed?
Anni sits down with Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director at Decathlon, to talk about what's actually happening when AI meets shopping. They discuss the corporate AI strategies and customer experience, why algorithms often feel like bad guessing, and what retail tech gets right versus what it keeps trying to fix that isn't broken.
Tell us what you think about the future of shopping at biztechforward@dataart.com
Dmitry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olerinskiy/
1 Dec 2025
BizTech Forward #17: What Does AI Readiness Actually Mean?
What does it actually mean to be ready for AI? In this episode, Anni sits down with Alistair Wandesforde, SVP at DataArt, to see what companies say about their AI capabilities and what's really happening on the ground. They discuss why smart executives keep skipping foundational work, whether AI is actually killing the IT services industry (it is not), and where the real work is.
Alistair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairwandesforde/
Got your own AI implementation stories? Email us at biztechforward@dataart.com
18 Aug 2025
BizTech Forward: Season 2 Recap: Unpopular Opinions
Season 2's most controversial moments! Eight tech leaders share their unpopular opinions on AI, recruitment, learning culture, market competition, and more. The honest hot takes from tech leaders who aren't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom.
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