Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we explore the transition from internal technology leadership to external advisory roles with our special guest, Klaas Ardinois, a seasoned fractional CTO and technology consultant.

Klaas shares his journey from being a full-time CTO to working as an external advisor, helping companies align their technology strategies with their business goals. He emphasizes the importance of identifying specific business problems before adopting AI solutions, comparing today’s AI hype to previous technology trends, such as the early days of websites and social media.

Notable Quotes:

• “The first question is always, what problem are you solving?” - [Klaas Ardinois]
• “AI means a hundred different things to different people—from expert systems to natural language processing. It’s important to define what you actually need.” - [Klaas Ardinois]
• “You can’t build long-term success by just adopting AI for the sake of it. The value comes from using it to solve specific problems.” - [Klaas Ardinois]
• “The reality is, many AI projects end up being about ticking a box for investors rather than creating real operational efficiency.” - [Klaas Ardinois]

Klaas discusses the challenges companies face when integrating AI without a clear understanding of its purpose or potential impact. He highlights the importance of ROI analysis and the need for CTOs and CEOs to collaborate closely when deciding on technology investments. Klaas also touches on the security implications of using AI, particularly with proprietary and sensitive data.

Connect with Klaas Ardinois:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaasardinois/
• https://a3hconsulting.com/

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we explore the world of AI from the perspective of an investor with our special guest, Adrian Mendoza, a venture capitalist and tech expert who has been at the forefront of AI investment since the early days.

Adrian shares insights on how AI has evolved, particularly focusing on the current hype cycle surrounding AI technologies. He discusses the key differences between past AI innovations and the recent explosion of interest sparked by generative AI models like ChatGPT. Adrian emphasizes the importance of identifying companies with long-term potential in AI, warning against investing in companies that rely solely on hype without a strong foundation of proprietary data.

Notable Quotes:

• “AI is everywhere, but the biggest concern for many businesses is whether they’ll still have a business in five to ten years.” - [Adrian Mendoza]
• “The companies that will win are the ones that secure proprietary data contracts with major platforms, not just using publicly available data.” - [Adrian Mendoza]
• “Generative AI changed everything because it put AI right in front of the public where people could see its value.” - [Adrian Mendoza]
• “You can’t build long-term success by just using someone else’s LLM. To thrive, you need your own data and models.” - [Adrian Mendoza]

Adrian also explains the concept of “hallucination” in AI, where models generate incorrect or fabricated information. He discusses why this is a critical issue for sectors like finance and healthcare, where accuracy is paramount. Investors must carefully evaluate which companies are solving this problem by integrating AI with proprietary data and not just relying on generic models.

Connect with Adrian Mendoza:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmendozavc/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianmendozavc
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mendozaventures/

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we explore how businesses can safeguard their future with AI, featuring our special guest, Brian Childress, a fractional CTO with deep expertise in technology integration.

Brian provides valuable insights into the growing concerns of businesses wondering how AI will impact their industries and whether they are at risk of being replaced by AI-driven solutions. He discusses how to “AI-proof” your business and offers practical strategies for integrating AI in ways that enhance rather than replace human roles.

Notable Quotes:

• “AI is everywhere, but the biggest concern for many businesses is whether they’ll still have a business in five to ten years.” - [Brian Childress]
• “Start with the business value. Look for inefficiencies and tasks that can be streamlined with AI, but don’t rush to replace people.” - [Brian Childress]
• “If we focus on solving employee boredom by removing mundane tasks, we can raise both morale and productivity.” - [Jonathan Green]
• “Let’s look at your business processes first, then find the right tools—don’t just adopt AI because everyone says you should.” - [Brian Childress]

Brian emphasizes the importance of first identifying inefficiencies within the business and selecting AI tools that address those specific issues. He warns against the hype of adopting AI for the sake of it, recommending a thoughtful, problem-solving approach. Brian also highlights the value of collaboration between AI consultants and CTOs, suggesting they work together to implement AI solutions that truly benefit the organization.

Connect with Brian Childress:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast