There are few items on businesses' agenda higher than AI investment. We know businesses crave predictable, demonstrable ROI, but what happens when the technology is so new, and moving at such a pace, that no one has those data points to use? And how do you manage the cultural and ethical impact of these technologies, where moving too slowly risks obsolescence while moving too fast can be destabilising?
This is Alternatively Speaking, the Grant Thornton podcast where we explore the healthy tensions that shape modern business.
In this episode, host and broadcast journalist Samantha Simmonds is joined by two leaders with deep expertise in AI, technology, and digital transformation. Together, they explore one of the most pressing dilemmas for every organisation today: should you move fast and invest in AI now, or wait and risk being left behind?
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A former Google engineer and Co‑founder of adtech startup Audiomob, valued at over $100m, Wilfred leads the company’s technical vision. He brings insight on how digital‑native businesses are adopting AI at pace, how being bold creates competitive advantage, and how to balance innovation with ethical responsibility.
With 25 years of experience in technology‑led change, Mark advises organisations on digital strategy, systems transformation and digital operating models. He brings insight into the episode on how established companies can evolve at speed, how boards should approach AI investment, and what it truly means to become AI‑enabled.
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