Transforming Enterprise Strategy with AI Innovation with Randy Friedman, Chief Commercial Officer of Cognizer AI

In this episode of AI Realized, host Christina Ellwood talks with Randy Friedman, Chief Commercial Officer at Cognizer AI, about how AI is now being used to build AI. They explore the evolution from traditional machine learning models to agentic AI workflows, where AI agents autonomously create specialized models. The discussion covers AI’s impact on contract intelligence, cross-organizational collaboration, and the need for decentralized data governance. Learn how enterprises can leverage AI to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new efficiencies in the data-driven economy.

00:00 Introduction to AI Realized Podcast

01:16 Guest Introduction: Randy Friedman from Cognizer AI

01:36 Using AI to Build AI: Cognizer's Approach

03:07 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Deployment

04:58 Future of AI in Cross-Organizational Data Use

07:44 Agentic Workflows and Real-Time Optimization

12:00 New Data Infrastructure and Security Paradigms

18:35 Business Needs Driving Technological Innovation

24:37 Final Thoughts and Takeaways