Nov 17, 202557 minS1
<p>In Episode 27, the AI or Die crew is back.</p><p>The team is joined by special guest Jenny Owens, Senior AI Program Administrator at Cleveland Clinic and Chair of the HIMSS Northern Ohio AI Center of Excellence...
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AI or Die
Hosted by Rehgan Avon · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
AI or Die is the podcast where we hang out and talk about trends, news, and the great debate of AI. In each episode, hosts (and friends) Rehgan, Nick, and Brendan discuss topics and news in the data & AI space. Currently, they work together at AlignAI, a tech start-up based in Columbus, Ohio.
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What is AI or Die about?
AI or Die is the podcast where we hang out and talk about trends, news, and the great debate of AI. In each episode, hosts (and friends) Rehgan, Nick, and Brendan discuss topics and news in the data & AI space. Currently, they work together at AlignAI, a tech start-up based in Columbus, Ohio.
Who hosts AI or Die?
AI or Die is hosted by Rehgan Avon. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
What has AI or Die covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Future of AI Governance with Cleveland Clinic’s Jenny Owens" (17 November 2025, 57 minutes), "Scaling Enterprise AI: From Governance to Gene Therapy" (1 October 2025, 27 minutes), and "How Agentic AI is Reshaping the Enterprise" (21 July 2025, 47 minutes).
How often does AI or Die publish?
AI or Die publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 27 episodes.
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Booking probability for AI or Die is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AI or Die requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AI or Die's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rehgan Avon hosts AI or Die, a technology podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 1, 202527 minS1<p>In this episode of AI or Die, hosts Nick Woo and Brendan Kelly dive into the busy fall conference season and the AI patterns they’re seeing across enterprises. </p><p>What We Cover</p>Conference Insights – Highlights...
Episode #25
How Agentic AI is Reshaping the Enterprise
Jul 21, 202547 minS1<p>This week, our hosts welcome Ben Blanquera, VP of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology. Ben helps firms drive sustainable practices and accelerate their hybrid cloud and AI journey.</p><p>During this...
Episode #24
Audience Q&A: Ethical Enterprise AI
Jun 11, 202548 minS1<p>On this episode, our hosts Nick Woo, Rehgan Bleile, and Brendan Kelly return for another audience Q&A episode, providing insight into the ethical implementation of AI systems within the enterprise.</p><p>The team...
Apr 29, 202548 minS1<p>On this episode, we welcome Scott Brown, an architect at Andelyn Biosciences. Scott has a focus on data flow enablement, operational excellence and innovation to serve analytics and AI.</p><p></p><p>We discuss the...
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Episode #22
The New Playbook: AI and Workforce Readiness
Mar 24, 202539 minS1<p>On this episode, we welcome Nan Li, an experienced AI and machine learning leader at Nationwide. Nan shares her insights from years of enabling AI and machine learning adoption within large enterprises, with a focus...
Episode #21
The Next AI Era: Agents & Adoption
Feb 19, 202548 minS1<p>In this episode, we welcome Mike Alvarez, Chief Technology Officer at NeuZeit, a consulting firm specializing in value acceleration, particularly for AI initiatives. Mike shares insights on agentic architectures...
Episode #20
Enterprise AI is Evolving: Key Takeaways
Jan 15, 202551 minS1<p>This week, our hosts Nick Woo, Rehgan Bleile, and Brendan Kelly celebrate their 20th episode with a reflection on AI advancements in 2024 and predictions for 2025.</p><p>In this episode, the team dives into the...
Episode #19
Governing AI: Ethics & Impact in Healthcare
Dec 10, 202449 minS1<p>On this episode, we welcome Bhavna Mehta, Assistant Vice President of Data and Analytics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Bhavna leads initiatives in data governance, AI governance, analytics, and...
Episode #18
Listener Q&A: AI Adoption and Governance
Oct 22, 202454 minS1<p>This week, our hosts Nick Woo, Rehgan Bleile, and Brendan Kelly return for a special Q&A episode, addressing listener questions about AI adoption and governance in large enterprises. They explore how organizations...
Episode #17
Finding Truth in AI Generated Content
Aug 28, 202444 minS1<p>This week, our hosts Rehgan Bleile (Avon), Nick Woo, and Brendan Kelly discuss the latest in AI, including AI regulation, synthetic data, and risk management. We discuss the push for watermarking AI-generated content...
Episode #16
Managing an AI Workforce
Jul 25, 202452 minS1<p>On this episode, we welcome Kathy Koontz, who currently serves as the Global Head HCLS Data & AI at AWS. Her career includes significant roles at Nationwide, Teradata, and Wells Fargo, where she has focused on...
Episode #15
A UX Perspective on AI
Jun 28, 202447 minS1<p>This week, we are joined by Sharybeth Lopez Rojas, a User Experience (UX) designer with a unique background in visual design, graphics, and user interaction. Sharybeth is currently enhancing her portfolio by pursuing...
Episode #14
AI Strategy Needs Data Strategy
May 28, 202449 minS1<p>On this episode, we welcome Maria Villar, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience as a practitioner in data management and strategy. Maria has spent the last few years of her career working at SAP as the...
Episode #13
The Impact of AI on Teams
Apr 16, 202441 minS1<p>On this episode, we are joined by Alex Rogozhin, the Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence at Bread Financial. Alex has over twelve years of leadership experience in developing data science and machine learning...
Episode #12
Beyond Code: AI Data & Design
Feb 26, 202449 minS1<p>This week we are joined by Nicolay Christopher Gerold. In this episode, Nicolay (Nico) brings a unique blend of expertise with his rich background in GenAI, NLP, and LLMs. Nico discusses a practical approach to the...
Episode #11
AI In 2024: Emphasizing Execution
Jan 29, 202445 minS1<p>On this episode, our team welcomes guest Cal Al-Dhubaib, Founder of Pandata. The company specializes in AI solutions for high-risk sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and defense. This approach focuses on...
Episode #10
Adopting AI for a ROI Ft. Maya Mikhailov
Dec 6, 202349 minS1<p>This week we are joined by Maya Mikhailov. Maya is the Co-Founder & CEO of SAVVI AI and on a mission to make all companies more competitive to leverage the power of AI and machine learning. The company has created a...
Oct 24, 20231h 13mS1<p>This week we are joined by Jason Montgomery. Jason is an entrepreneur with almost 30 years of combined experience in systems, software, and cybersecurity engineering in the Data and AI space. Over his career he has...
Episode #8
AI Strategy & Governance Ft. Salema Rice
Sep 25, 202350 minS1<p>Welcome back to episode 8. This week we are joined by Salema Rice. Salema is the CEO and Founder of CDO Today. Throughout the course of her career, she has established a decorative portfolio by being a builder...
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Dr. Jenny Owens
Co-Founder and Outcomes Director, Cleveland Clinic
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Scott Brown
former US Senator for Massachusetts and US Ambassador to New Zealand, Connie & Dick’s Auto Service Center
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Nan Li
former VP of AI/ML and Statistical Practice, Nationwide
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Mike Alvarez
Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Fuse by Cardinal Health
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