The Power of AI Partnerships with Mike MacDade and Lilac Ilan

As Generative AI redefines industries, strong partnerships have never been more critical. In this episode, host Mike MacDade, Head of Operations at Amdocs Strategy and Technology, is joined by Lilac Ilan, Head of Global Telco, AI-Powered Operations at NVIDIA, to explore the unique dynamics of AI partnerships and ecosystem building in the Gen AI era.

Lilac shares insights from her experience leading innovation at both AT&T and NVIDIA, and offers practical advice for organizations looking to forge meaningful, high-impact AI collaborations.

• What makes AI partnerships different from traditional tech alliances
• How telcos and AI players are reshaping the future together
• Success stories and challenges from real-world Gen AI ecosystems
• How to balance innovation with execution in AI collaborations

Whether you're in telecom, tech, or transformation—this conversation is packed with insights for building smarter, more agile partnerships.

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This podcast is produced by Quill.