In this season finale of Tech Innovator Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni and co-host DJ Johnson sit down with Kunal Mukerjee, VP of Architecture at DocuSign for an insightful conversation on innovation, AI, and the future of digital agreements. Kunal reveals DocuSign’s evolution from a trusted e-signature platform to a full-scale, intelligent agreement lifecycle partner. He discusses how AI-powered features like custom data extractions, Chat with Data, and AI Assistant Review are transforming how organizations create, analyze, and manage contracts. Looking ahead, Kunal shares a bold vision: AI as a strategic advisor that proactively identifies risks, reveals cost-saving opportunities, and automates complex legal workflows. Built securely on Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technologies, DocuSign’s purpose-built AI offers the trust, compliance, and scale required by global enterprises—positioning it as a leader in the future of intelligent agreements.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why domain expertise, trust, and security are critical differentiators in DocuSign’s AI strategy
• The story of IAM (Intelligent Agreement Management) and the real-world problem it solves
• How custom data extractions using LLMs allow users to surface bespoke insights from contracts

Some Questions We Ask:

• What’s DocuSign’s vision for incorporating agentic AI into its offerings?
• How does DocuSign plan to evolve agent capabilities while ensuring compliance and security?
• Why is full automation not always practical or advisable in high-stakes agreement scenarios?

Resources:

View Kunal Mukerjee on LinkedIn

View DJ Johnson on LinkedIn

View Vrushali Soni on LinkedIn

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• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast

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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Sean Sturman, Azure Specialist at Microsoft, and Shing Tao, CEO and Chairman of Remark AI. Together, they explore how Remark AI is using computer vision to transform industries—from construction and manufacturing to aviation and agriculture. Shing shares how his company is delivering real-world impact with AI, from fire detection on job sites to turbine inspections and even facial recognition for pigs. He also unpacks the shift from passive analytics to intelligent agents that take action—like dispatching emergency services or handling multilingual customer support. His advice to businesses: start small, prove value fast, and build AI partnerships that scale.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How Remark AI is applying computer vision to transform physical spaces across industries
• Why computer vision is a more scalable AI solution than generative AI
• The huge potential for AI to improve 311 call response and public safety

Some Questions We Ask:

• How has Remark AI’s product changed in the last few years with AI innovation?
• Can you share how Remark AI is helping the agriculture industry?
• What should sellers listen for when talking to customers to identify potential AI solutions?

Resources:

View Shing Tao on LinkedIn

View Sean Sturman on LinkedIn

View Vrushali Soni on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast

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In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Blake Brannon, Head of Product, and Ojas Rege, General Manager of Privacy and Data Governance of OneTrust. They dive into the evolving landscape of data privacy, compliance, and AI governance, exploring how OneTrust helps organizations navigate complex regulations like GDPR while ensuring responsible data use. Blake and Ojas discuss the global challenges of data management, the shift from companies "owning" consumer data to individuals having control, and how AI adds new layers of complexity to privacy and security.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How regulations like GDPR changed the way companies handle user data
• The operational shift from legal paperwork to actively managing data governance
• Why companies need to prioritize privacy to build strong customer relationships

Some Questions We Ask:

• How has the landscape evolved with multiple privacy regulations worldwide?
• How does OneTrust help manage the complexity of global privacy laws?
• What does responsible data usage mean, and how do companies navigate what is acceptable?

Resources:

View Blake Brannon on LinkedIn

View Ojas Rege on LinkedIn

View Vrushali Soni on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast

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