The fast-evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence has presented a range of challenges and opportunities for companies striving to remain competitive while navigating potential risks associated with significant technological advancements. In this episode, ESG Unlocked host Pamela Mutumwa welcomes Ryan McManus, a seasoned business leader, investor, and AI expert, to share his first-hand insights on the transformation businesses are experiencing as they actively incorporate AI capabilities into their operations, whilst they are expected to be transparent and clear about where they are on their journey. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives from Ryan on the crucial role of managing AI risks and the strategic steps companies can adopt to keep pace with the latest AI developments.

Host: Pamela Mutumwa

Guests: Ryan McManus

The water crisis isn’t new; however, climate volatility is putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S., Latin America and the Middle East. This is a critical global issue due to growing populations, ongoing industrialization of nations, and lifestyle changes. These factors have resulted in the demand for freshwater surpassing the available supply worldwide. In this episode, ESG Unlocked is thrilled to welcome water expert Reese Tisdale, the esteemed President and CEO of Bluefield Research, for an enlightening discussion. In conversation with host Pamela Mutumwa, Reese shares examples around the globe and delves into the driving forces and impacts of this crisis. Reese highlights active solutions such as water desalination and reverse osmosis, strategies to combat water scarcity, and explores how water is reshaping the roles of individuals, communities, businesses, and governments in addressing this pressing issue.

Host: Pamela Mutumwa

Guests: Reese Tisdale

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with an exciting episode featuring Alicia Syrett, Chair of the Board of Directors at Digimarc, CEO and founder of Pantegrion Capital, a seed and early-stage investment vehicle, and the brilliant mind behind Madam Chair, a collective of over 250 female chairs and lead directors of publicly traded companies. Alicia Syrett, alongside our very own Pamela Mutumwa delve into the current state of gender parity on corporate boards. Their empowering conversation will explore the driving forces that impact female representation in leadership roles, strategies to raise and maintain gender diversity within boards, the varying and valuable impact women’s perspectives add, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face serving on boards, and so much more.

Host: Pamela Mutumwa

Guest: Alicia Syrett