Broadcast Date: February 16th, 2026
Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Eva Polini, author of BI Without the BS, about why many analytics projects fail despite technical success. Find out more about unclear requirements, stakeholder communication gaps, and why trust and transparency become even more critical in the age of generative AI.
They will be joined by Arshavir Blackwell, author of The Creative Agency’s Guide to AI, who will explain how creative organizations can move beyond generic AI outputs through fine-tuning and local models while protecting sensitive data.
This conversation connects business intelligence and modern AI, showing that real value comes not from tools alone, but from understanding problems, data, and workflows.
Audio Only
Podcast Replay: Part 1
Podcast Replay: Part 2
Guests:

Eva Polini
author of BI Without the BS

Arshavir Blackwell
Principal at Arvoinen Consulting