The Only Constant

The Only Constant

Tune in to The Only Constant for insights you haven’t heard before - and for deep conversations at the intersection of business, technology, and AI, where the only thing that stays the same is change.This podcast is for those who prioritize exploration over explanation.For those who enjoy difficult questions more than easy answers.For anyone looking to stay ahead and relevant in an age of accelerating change.Join host Lasse Rindom as he speaks with global thought leaders about how AI and emerging technologies are actually being adopted in enterprise settings. Episodes explore the challenges of scaling generative AI, governing stochastic systems, embedding human-in-the-loop approaches, and confronting ethical trade-offs.With a focus on pragmatic strategy, past automation lessons, and a touch of business philosophy, this podcast dives deep into how organizations deal with unstructured data, real implementation hurdles, and the messy reality of transformation.Sponsored by Basico.Driven by...

Episodes

June 26, 2025 83 mins
In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Surojit Chatterjee, CEO of Ema AI - a platform for building agentic AI employees that automate complex enterprise workflows across systems and departments. The conversation cuts through the hype and dives into real operational challenges of scaling generative AI in the enterprise:
  • Why “agent-washing” is the new “AI-washing” - and what truly separates intelligent agents from chatbots and...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Nicolai Storm Lund, Vice President of Digital Technology & Information Security at Velux, to talk about what it really means to lead digital change in the machine room - beyond buzzwords and boardroom slides.  They discuss:
  • Why AI is just another tool - until it’s paired with real problems and real accountability
  • How IT needs to be both flexible and firm: ag...
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In this episode, Lasse Rindom is joined by one of his favourite analysts - Tom Reuner. Principal Analyst at PAC, Tom is known for calling out hype, challenging lazy narratives, and bringing a historian’s lens to enterprise tech. They discuss:
  • Why orchestration beats buzzwords in the race to value
  • How agentic AI won’t fix anything if your architecture’s still a mess
  • The repeated failure to turn tech promise into operational chan...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Katrin Gülden Le Maire, senior advisor, philosopher, and business thinker, for a sharp, deep dive into ethics, AI, and the limits of truth. Together they untangle the buzzwords, the confusion, and the hidden tensions shaping today’s corporate decisions:
  • Why “ethics” in business isn’t what most people think
  • How philosophical reflection, not just compliance, shapes ...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, host Lasse Rindom speaks with Peter Vester, Lead Data Scientist at Novo Nordisk and winner of the 2024 DAIR Award for Data Science Professional of the Year. Peter’s approach cuts through the usual GenAI hype. Together they explore:
  • Why the right question is never “can we do a GenAI solution?” but “what real problem are we solving?”
  • How Novo rolled out an internal AI marketplace and chatbot...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Anna Tebelius Bodin - a Harvard-educated educator and brain science communicator - about the essential role of effort in cultivating meaning and fulfillment in a world increasingly defined by convenience.Together, they explore:
  • Why friction and striving are central to personal growth - and how AI’s instant gratification risks leaving us empty
  • The cost of outsourcing...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Stuart Winter-Tear, a sharp voice in the AI space known for balancing enthusiasm with critical insight. Their conversation tracks the evolution from generative AI hype to something more measured, thoughtful - and ultimately more valuable:
  • Why real transformation won’t come from flashy demos, but from deep integration into workflows and systems
  • The risks of treating ...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with David Pontoppidan, Head of Business AI for Nordics & Baltics at SAP - a mind as sharp as the systems he builds. The conversation dives into how SAP is embedding AI across its enterprise suite, not just as a bolt-on, but as part of a deeply integrated, multi-agent architecture. Together, they explore:
  • Whether AI in ERP is truly transformation - or just lipstick o...
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Robert Fuchs, a seasoned engineer in human-in-the-loop automation with decades of experience in the automotive industry.Together, they explore what automation looks like when safety is on the line - and what businesses can learn from it.The conversation spans both car design and enterprise systems:
  • Why increasing automation often requires more human skill, not less
  • H...
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In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. A globally recognized authority on services marketing and management, Jochen Wirtz has authored over 20 books, including the recently released Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work, and Life.Their conversation delves into: ...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom talks with Eduardo Ordax, AI Lead at AWS, about the messy realities behind AI hype. They cover why great data still beats great models, why fine-tuning often isn't worth it, and why most "agents" today are just glorified workflows.You'll also hear:
    • What companies get wrong about internal data
    • The risks of “vibe coding” in a world of AI-generated software
    • Why composable architec...
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    In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Claus Raasted - author, experience designer, and perhaps the only person who's ever been both a legendary live roleplayer and a McKinsey coach. Their conversation explores what it really means to “get shit done” and how companies can embrace experimentation without losing their structure. Along the way, they cover:
    • Why action, experimentation, and curiosity are the foundation for making...
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    In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Marc Lawn about the intersection of AI, strategy, and the evolving nature of work. Their discussion navigates the balance between hype and reality, touching on:
    • Where AI optimists are actually right and where their enthusiasm turns into hubris
    • How AI challenges traditional work structures and forces a rethink of hierarchies and control
    • Why businesses need to embrace discomfort to foster ...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Russ D'Sa, co-founder of LiveKit, to discuss the future of AI, its impact on human interaction, and the fine line between utopia and dystopia. Their conversation covers:
    • Why Russ believes the "end state" of AI is easier to see than most think - but still comes with four possible futures.
    • The evolving relationship between humans and technology, from the early days ...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Dr. Christina Strauss, co-founder and CEO of Strauss MindTech. As a specialist in digital transformation with a background in psychology, business, and digital communication, Christina explores how human attitudes - not technology - determine AI success.Their conversation uncovers:
    • Why AI adoption isn’t just about tools but about people’s willingness to change
    • The p...
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    In this milestone 50th episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Kate O’Neill, a leading strategist and author of What Matters Next?, about the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and decision-making in the face of uncertainty. Their conversation covers:
    • Why the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology itself, but the decisions leaders must make about it
    • The tension between innovation and digital trans...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Christiane Vejlø, a seasoned technology expert and author of Arguments for Humans. Their conversation explores the intersection of AI, humanity, and what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.They discuss:
    • The nine uniquely human traits that AI can't replicate - and why they matter more than ever
    • The risks of AI imitating human ...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Peter Kaas and Niels-Peter Kjølbye, two legal experts navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, privacy, and the legal profession. Their conversation dives into how generative AI is reshaping legal work - from drafting contracts and reviewing documents to redefining how junior lawyers gain experience.  But beyond productivity, they tackle deeper questions: ...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom speaks with Grant Ecker, a leader in enterprise architecture and founder of the Chief Architect Network. Their candid conversation explores the evolving role of architects in an AI-driven world and challenges some of the prevailing narratives around technology and change:
    • Will specialization disappear as AI takes over more tasks, or will it become even more critical?
    • Are humans...
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    In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Martin Lassen-Vernal from the City of Copenhagen and Louise Harder Fischer from the IT University of Copenhagen to explore their newly developed methodology for AI adoption: STAIR – Socio-Technical AI Reflection. Their discussion dives deep into how organizations can integrate generative AI while maintaining human values, productivity, and well-being. Here's a quick ...
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