Pure Signal | Why 2026 Will Be the Year of Human-AI Collaboration

Credera is excited to announce the release of a new Pure Signal episode: "Why 2026 Will Be the Year of Human-AI Collaboration."

On this episode

What will separate AI winners and losers in 2026? In this episode of Pure Signal, the team looks ahead to a year where human-AI collaboration, organizational redesign, and platform consolidation will define businesses looking to make the most impact.

As they prepare for CES in January, Kevin Erickson, Jake Carter, and Ryan Medellin reflect on what’s emerging across industries and what leaders need to act on now. From AI’s shift into core processes, to evolving expectations around talent, to the rising premium on authentic, human-centered experiences, this conversation explores where real transformation is taking shape.

For leaders charting their next move, this episode offers practical insight into where the real momentum is heading and how to align for it.

Outline

• 00:00 Intro

• 01:50 Today's topics

• 04:10 Kevin's journey with Credera and the podcast

• 08:45 Jake's perspective and surprises over the past year

• 11:35 How the world is reacting to AI

• 15:40 Preparing for the next wave of innovation

• 22:00 A technology tangent

• 23:40 Pure Signal at CES 2026

• 34:00 Closing thoughts

Pure Signal

In Pure Signal, North America CEO Kevin Erickson, Global Chief Innovation Officer Jake Carter, and Manager in Marketing Solutions Ryan Medellin cut through the noise to bring you what matters in tech.   

Together they’re digesting the biggest developments in AI, ML, big data, and beyond to bring you the strategy-focused insights you need to position your business for an uncertain future.  

This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube

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