The BMO Institute for Applied AI and Quantum presents Return on Intelligence: A new podcast by Dr. Kristin Milchanowski
Thought Leadership, Technology & Innovation
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As AI adoption accelerates, leaders face growing pressure to demonstrate value beyond traditional ROI. And the newest podcast from BMO explores exactly this.
Return on Intelligence is a new flagship podcast series hosted by Dr. Kristin Milchanowski, Chief AI & Quantum Officer at BMO. Presented by the newly established BMO Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence & Quantum, the series explores what it really takes to turn AI investment into sustainable competitive advantage, drawing on the leadership principles shared in Kristin’s new book, Return on Intelligence, which underscores the importance of responsible leadership, ethical design, and trust at scale. The series will feature in-depth conversations with notable leaders from BMO and across industries, each sharing the practical realities of deploying AI and quantum capabilities reliably moving beyond experimentation to enterprise‑wide impact.
“Responsible AI adoption isn’t about moving fast, it’s about moving thoughtfully. The real return on intelligence comes from designing systems we can trust, governing them with intention, and ensuring human judgment remains central as technology scales across the enterprise.”
- Dr. Kristin Milchanowski, Chief AI & Quantum Officer at BMO
Episode 1: How leaders build trust, judgment, and value with AI
The inaugural episode features a conversation between Kristin and BMO’s Mona Malone, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of People, Culture & Brand, who also authored the foreword to Kristin’s book Together, they explore what it takes to translate AI investment into sustainable competitive advantage , reframing value beyond traditional ROI.
“AI delivers lasting value only when it’s adopted responsibly. That requires leadership choices grounded in trust, strong governance, and a culture that puts people at the center of how technology is designed, deployed, and used.”
- Mona Malone, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of People, Culture & Brand
Listen to the first episode of Return on Intelligence and follow the series to discover how leading organizations are moving beyond traditional ROI.
The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
