Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock

Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock

Author: Daniel Faggella November 12, 2025 Duration: 17:39

Today's guest is Julian Tang, Chief Operations Officer for the Innovation Office at BlackRock. With extensive experience in financial technology and infrastructure, Julian specializes in integrating AI and data strategies to transform enterprise workflows. Julian joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how leading organizations are scaling AI effectively by building resilient data environments, establishing transparent governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of trust and responsible innovation. Julian also shares practical strategies for reducing operational friction, implementing modular AI workflows, and maximizing ROI across enterprise AI initiatives. Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of data-driven AI in business. Share your AI adoption story and be considered as a future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast. Apply now at emerj.com/expert2. This episode is sponsored by Pure Storage. See how your brand can share insights and reach decision-makers through Emerj.


Hosted by Daniel Faggella, The AI in Business Podcast cuts through the technical jargon to focus on what matters for leadership. This is a conversation for executives and decision-makers who know artificial intelligence is a strategic imperative but need clarity on how to actually integrate it. The focus is squarely on identifying real-world opportunities, ensuring AI projects align with broader business goals, and ultimately demonstrating a tangible return on investment. Rather than theory, each episode delivers grounded insights through interviews conducted by Emerj's research team with top AI practitioners. Their guests come directly from the trenches of major Fortune 2000 companies and pioneering unicorn startups, sharing firsthand accounts of what works. You'll hear specific use-cases, emerging trends, and the often-overlooked best practices that separate successful adoption from costly missteps. This podcast provides a direct line to the actionable knowledge needed to make informed, confident decisions about where and how to apply AI in your organization. It’s an ongoing resource for any leader looking to move beyond the hype and translate capability into concrete business advantage.
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