Think building enterprise AI takes a massive team and a mountain of resources? Think again. In this episode NetApp’s Senior Director of IT Data & Analytics, Anju Mohan, returns to turn the “build vs. buy” debate on its head—proving that the right vision and a nimble, hungry team can deliver transformative results faster than you think. Also learn about NetApp’s remarkable journey with Net AI Chat—a secure, private AI platform that now engages nearly 10,000 users and has supported more than a million chats.
You’ll hear Anju unpack her experience with how her small but determined team, many of whom had no previous AI background, learned new skills on the fly to deliver fast, scalable, and highly customized AI tools—all while rigorously addressing data governance and security. “What you put in is what you’re going to get out,” she shares, underscoring the importance of data quality and team commitment throughout the rapid upskilling process. From department-specific bots to real-time integration of new AI models, their story is a blueprint for your enterprise innovation.
Tune in for fresh insights, practical frameworks, and another round of candid reflections on the realities of build versus buy—plus tips on how to launch your own successful, human-in-the-loop AI platform.
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Stop Chasing AI Trends; Start Solving Actual Problems
By now you should know the GenAI hype train is littered with failed projects. In fact, according to MIT, a staggering 95% of generative AI rollouts don’t make it off the runway—caught in endless debates over building bespoke solutions or slapping on an off-the-shelf fix.
This episode of The STEMINISTS Podcast gets right to the point. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams put Anju Mohan—NetApp’s AI dynamo and chief of their Center of Excellence—directly in the hot seat for the gritty, real-world inside scoop. Anju spills exactly what it takes to turn AI from a shiny buzzword into a full-blown, company-shifting force.
Discover why companies keep shoehorning AI where it doesn’t fit, how to outsmart the “build or buy” dilemma, and why agentic AI isn’t the monster under the bed—if you know how to tame it. Plus, you’ll leave with the only three AI success metrics that matter. Everything else? Noise.
If steering your organization’s AI journey is on your radar, treat this episode as your guide to sidestepping disaster—and joining the elite 5%.
Streamline hybrid enterprise AI workflows:
https://www.netapp.com/artificial-intelligence/
Designing for Agentic AI with Open-Source Tools:
https://media.netapp.com/en/video-detail/2c1b8f34-862b-5e0d-8d4c-d65a40fd1b19/designing-for-agentic-ai-with-open-source-tools
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While You Were Sleeping: AI Demands an “Always On” Cyber Defense
Ransomware “bad actors” are getting smarter and faster. Are you? Hackers are upping their game with double extortion schemes, data theft, and AI-driven sneak attacks that bypass traditional defenses.
Cheryl George, Senior Product Manager at NetApp, joins Tech Gurus Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams to break down how cybercriminals are weaponizing AI and why behavioral analytics is the ace up your sleeve to outsmart them.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
How ransomware evolved from annoying to dangerous.
Why behavioral analytics is your new best friend.
Securing the trickiest environments (hello, “dark sites”).
The battle over manual vs. automatic updates.
To beat AI-powered threats, you need AI-driven defenses. Listen in and learn how to outwit today’s smartest cybercriminals. Follow now and make sure your data stays yours.
NetApp Sets New Standard for Cybersecurity at the Storage Layer
Ransomware Protection: Protect, detect, recover; guarenteed.
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Disaggregated Infrastructure: What you Need to have for Enterprise AI
Disaggregated infrastructure for enterprise AI. It’s a mouthful, but it could completely change your business and boost your bottom line. In this episode of The STEMINISTS Podcast, tech gurus Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams are joined by NetApp’s Kris Cornwall to discuss what you must know to make your data “AI ready with no compromises.”
As AI moves from experiment to essential business processes, the old rules for data don't always apply. Kris explains how disaggregated infrastructure and disaggregated storage solve the biggest bottleneck: decoupling massive performance needs from capacity. This helps you scale, optimize expensive GPU utilization, and finally get AI projects into production. Learn how NetApp ONTAP delivers this modern architecture with enterprise-grade essentials like integrated ransomware protection, adaptive QoS, and multi-cloud data mobility. Plus, get a preview of how new metadata engines and semantic search will help you curate perfect AI datasets.
Listen now to get your data AI ready and follow for more!
Join us at NetApp INSIGHT 2025!
https://www.netapp.com/insight/
Learn more about the only enterprise-grade data platform for AI:
http://netapp.com/afx
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http://netapp.com/data-storage
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Guardians of the Data Vault: CISOs + Storage = Security
When CISOs and data storage teams join forces, the organization’s defense moves from patchwork to powerhouse. In this episode of The STEMINISTS, hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams tap into the sharp mind of CSO Hall of Famer Mignona Cote to dissect what really happens when security meets storage. This partnership is a MUST! Mignona pulls no punches—revealing how empathy and trust smash silos, why AI chaos and compliance headaches demand smarter teamwork, and how breaking old habits is the fastest route to bulletproof data. Forget bland checklists; this is your front-row seat to the bold new playbook for uniting CISOs and storage leaders, built on clarity, collaboration, and a little attitude.
Don’t miss this insightful episode where Mignona shares her strategies for navigating the intersection of security and storage in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. Tune in now to gain actionable insights and prepare your organization for the challenges ahead. Make sure to follow the series to stay updated on future episodes packed with expert advice and innovative solutions!
Fortify your security posture with comprehensive storage protection:
https://www.netapp.com/cyber-resilience/
Learn how to eliminate your storage blind spot:
https://www.netapp.com/blog/data-security-storage-layer-cyber-resilience/
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Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their unique expertise to the microphone and expand the conversation around tech. They’ll bring fresh voices and often unheard perspectives you don’t want to miss. Ever wonder if you and your data are AI-ready? Cloud-ready? Is your business truly prepared for a ransomware attack? And is your data infrastructure intelligent and future-proof? Together, we’ll explore the latest trends and give you key insights that could change the way you do business.
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