How do you prepare a decades-old enterprise for an AI-native future? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with George Bock, CIO at Generali Global Assistance, about what it takes to modernize an enterprise when the technology landscape is moving faster than ever. George shares lessons from a career of leading complex transformations — from cloud migrations and legacy system retirements to M&A integrations — and why the fundamentals of people, data, and communication still matter more than any single tool. Together, they break down how leaders can build AI-ready teams, create strong data foundations, mitigate organizational risk, and navigate the human side of change without losing momentum. Topics covered include: Human-centered transformation: Why the first step in any AI initiative is aligning teams, breaking silos, and strengthening communication. Data before disruption: How clean, governed, high-quality data becomes the foundation for every effective AI system. Upskilling for an AI era: How to prepare teams for the shift in skills, roles, and decision-making that AI introduces. Risk, governance, and vendor trust: What enterprise leaders should look for when evaluating AI tools, partners, and security postures. The future enterprise: Why AI will flatten org structures, automate mid-level decision work, and create new hybrid workflows between humans and agents. Episode ID: 18296467-building-an-ai-native-enterprise-george-bock-generali-global-assistance Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.
