Enterprise AI at Work: Bayer's GenAI

In this episode of AI Insiders, we explore what enterprise AI actually looks like in practice inside Bayer Crop Science.

Dan Kurdys and Sachi Desai join us to share how one of the world’s largest companies is putting GenAI to work:

From internal pilots to a full-fledged internal startup, they walk us through how Bayer is building AI-powered tools that scale expert knowledge, support frontline teams, and move fast:

How does enterprise AI go from an idea to impact? Listen to this episode!

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The insiders

Vincent Pirenne

Partner & Head of Global Partnerships, BOI (Board of Innovation)

Vincent is a senior leader in AI strategy and business transformation, helping Fortune 500 organizations unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. As a Global Partner at Board of Innovation, he specializes in shaping AI-driven growth strategies for consumer goods, retail, and technology leaders across the USA and Europe.

His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, business strategy, and enterprise transformation, helping senior executives navigate AI adoption and scale AI-driven decision-making. He’s focussed on helping organizations build future-ready AI strategies that deliver real business outcomes.

Dan Kurdys

Bayer

Dan Kurdys is Global Business Leader for GenAI at Bayer Crop Science, where he’s leading the commercial push behind E.L.Y, Bayer’s internal AI startup.

With nearly two decades in agtech and deep experience across strategy, portfolio management, and digital transformation, Dan brings a rare blend of business insights and on-the-ground insight.

Dan has spent his career translating complex technologies into practical solutions for farmer, driving innovation that scales across regions, crops, and teams.

Sachi Desai

Bayer

Sachi Desai is Vice President of AI Go-To-Market and Partnerships at Bayer Crop Science. With a background spanning defense, retail, and deep tech, he brings 15+ years of experience turning AI into real-world solutions.

At Bayer, Sachi is leading the charge to digitize agriculture: helping frontline teams access expert knowledge faster through tools like E.L.Y., a GenAI-powered assistant built for the field. Sachi blends technical depth with sharp go-to-market instincts to scale innovation where it matters most, from sensors to strategy.

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