Media & Appearances
Podcast appearances, interviews, and speaking topics. Hear Chris Pedder discuss AI strategy, data leadership, and GenAI for startups and scaleups.
All appearances
The Broken CDO Playbook
Why the Chief Data Officer role frequently fails and how successful CDOs operate like founders by embedding teams into business units.
Rethinking Education with AI
How artificial intelligence is transforming education and the importance of building trust in AI-powered learning tools.
Empowering Data and AI Teams
Team empowerment, ownership culture, and ethical considerations in AI-driven adaptive learning at Obrizum.
Troughs, Truths, and Tech Turbulence: Navigating AI's Messy Middle
Exploring the gritty reality of AI's 'messy middle' — where real-world challenges meet ambitious innovation in workplace learning.
Large Language Models: Hype vs. Reality
A practical look at how large language models function in learning and development — their real applications, limitations, and ethical considerations.
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Dr. Chris Pedder is an independent data and AI consultant based in Switzerland. With 20+ years in the field, 7 published patents, and experience from pre-seed to Series C, he helps organisations build data strategies, deploy production ML systems, and integrate GenAI — as a fractional CDO, advisor, or hands-on technical lead.
Speaking topics
- AI/ML strategy for startups and scaleups
- Data leadership & culture — building and scaling data teams
- GenAI and LLMs in practice — cutting through the hype