EP10: AI & Nutraceuticals: Innovating Health One Algorithm at a Time
Description
AI won’t take your job. Someone who knows how to use it will. So what does that mean for the nutraceuticals industry?
Liesl Bernard sits down with Andy Dahlen, a veteran in consumer packaged goods and dietary supplements, to talk about how AI is shaking up nutraceuticals and personalized nutrition. With experience leading brands like General Mills, Beech-Nut, and MegaFood, Andy shares how AI is speeding up ingredient research, making product development more efficient, and giving smaller brands a real shot at competing with industry giants.
Consumers want supplements backed by science. Sorting through mountains of research takes time, but AI is changing that. Companies that use AI tools can cut research time dramatically, making it easier to develop innovative, science-backed products. But will businesses embrace the technology fast enough to keep up?
Andy also challenges leaders to get hands-on with AI. Instead of waiting for their teams to figure it out, they should be modeling its use and encouraging experimentation across departments. The companies that do will be the ones driving the future of personalized nutrition. Will yours be one of them?
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Andy Dahlen’s Background in CPG and Supplements
02:03 AI in the Supplement Space
03:44 Job Impact of AI in the Industry
05:01 Tools and Efficiency in the Supplement Industry
06:40 AI’s Role in R&D and Other Areas
08:04 Recommendations for Companies to Embrace AI
12:13 AI Adoption in Different Company Sizes
15:14 Challenges in Embracing AI in the Supplement Industry
19:15 Advice for CEOs on Implementing AI
24:44 Training and Employee Involvement in AI
27:20 AI’s Impact on Job Satisfaction and Efficiency
29:10 Importance of Accurate AI Output and Data Privacy
30:00 Shifting Mindsets Towards AI Usage
31:24 Training and Skill Development for AI
32:42 Encouraging Curiosity and Innovation with AI
33:29 Leadership’s Role in AI Adoption
34:07 Closing
Links
HBR Podcasts:
Why AI Isn’t Enough To Beat The Competition
The AI Skills You Should Be Building Now
Tech at Work: What GenAI Means for Companies Right Now
Connect with Liesl Bernard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieslbernard/
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