Grow Your AI Expertise With These Podcasts From the Trailblazer Community

• Discover AI trends from these Salesforce AI podcasts
• Learn about role-specific AI tools and benefits
• Explore tips from Salesforce MVP AI podcasts
• Grow your AI skills

Whether you’re all in on artificial intelligence (AI) or still deciding where you land, one thing is clear: AI is transforming how we work. According to a recent workplace AI trends report, “Executive urgency to incorporate AI tools into business operations has increased 7x over the past six months and is now a top concern, above inflation or the broader economy.” Yet, a top challenge ‌for IT teams is a lack of AI skills in the workforce. 

The Trailblazer Community is a great place to start and advance your AI journey. According to a recent Valoir survey, 65% of Trailblazer Community members have increased their AI+Data+CRM skills by engaging in the community. 

With help from the Trailblazer Community, we’ve compiled a list of the top Salesforce AI podcasts, including several Salesforce MVP AI podcast episodes. Tune in to discover insights and strategies on how to use Salesforce and AI to meet the demands of today and lead the way for future innovations.

Discover AI trends from these Salesforce AI podcasts

• Why open-source and AI is here to stay: Join host Harald Mayer, CEO & founder of Hutte, a Salesforce Partner, as he chats with Salesforce Principal Developer Advocate Alba Rivas. Rivas shares her perspective on key topics like AI’s transformative potential in developing custom applications and workflows and Salesforce’s commitment to open-source. 
• The Future of AI with Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Studio & Data Cloud: Delve into Einstein 1 Studio with host René Winkelmeyer, senior director of Developer Relations at Salesforce, and Salesforce Senior Developer Advocate Danielle Larregui. Learn about the transformative capabilities of Einstein 1 Studio within Salesforce Data Cloud, including how developers can easily create AI models using a no-code or low-code approach.
• Can AI Enhance Salesforce Architecture and Decision Making? Check out this chat between two Salesforce directors — Mike Gerholdt, senior director of Admin Evangelism, and Tom Leddy, product director of Decision Guides. Learn more about decision-making in the age of AI and why cleaning up your data is more important than ever.

Learn about role-specific AI tools and benefits

• What Are The Key Benefits of AI for Salesforce Admins?: Discover another episode from Mike Gerholdt’s Salesforce Admins Podcast where he engages in an Admin Evangelist roundtable discussion with Salesforce Admin Evangelists Josh Birk and Jennifer Lee. They explore how AI can help Salesforce Admins succeed and share tips to improve AI prompts. 
• The Impact of AI on Salesforce Delivery and the Role of Consultants in the AI Era: Join in on this talk with Andy Forbes, Capgemini Americas Salesforce CTO, and Joseph Kubon, global VP of Salesforce Platform Architecture at Astound Digital. They chat about how Salesforce professionals can use AI across the ecosystem, emphasizing how it’s key to understand the limitations and risks of AI and the need for human validation and testing.

Explore tips from Salesforce MVP AI podcasts

• Christine Marshall: From MVP Tips to AI Innovations: Tune in to this Salesforce MVP AI podcast episode from Paul Battisson, 9x Salesforce MVP and MVP Hall of Fame member. He delves into the latest Salesforce features and the evolving role of AI with fellow MVP Christine Marshall, who’s 11x-certified and the courses director at Salesforce Ben. Together, they share practical tips for career advancement. 
• What Does the Future Hold for Salesforce Administration with AI Enhancements? Check out another Salesforce AI podcast episode from the Salesforce Admins Podcast. Lizz Hellinga, Salesforce MVP and consultant, explains why product management principles in Salesforce are crucial for taking advantage of new AI tools.
• Salesforce & AI from the trenches: Explore this episode from consultant Xi Xiao’s podcast, SalesforceWay. Xiao talks with Robert Sösemann, a principal architect at Aquiva Labs and Salesforce MVP, about key topics like his thoughts on native AI Salesforce features and AI copilots for programming.

Grow your AI skills

Whether you’re just getting started on your AI journey or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone in the Trailblazer Community. Here are some recommended resources to help you grow your AI skill set. 

• Kickstart your AI journey with Trailhead: Check out trails and modules on AI, and use the filter tags to find the right content for your interests and role. Learn to Drive Productivity with Einstein AI, the official Salesforce learning path to get hands-on with Einstein AI products. 
• Check out instructor-led courses: A “foundations of AI” lesson is now included in every course, which covers responsible AI practices and how to use AI and Salesforce together.
• Take your learning further with a certification: Earn your AI Associate Certification and set yourself up for success in guiding stakeholder decisions based on Salesforce’s Trusted AI Principles. Plus, start preparing for the AI Specialist Certification coming soon!