Will AI kill meetings – or just the pointless ones?
In this episode, we hear from Phil Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier – who separates fact from fiction on five of AI myths shaping today’s workplaces. We cover:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Will AI kill meetings?
01:59 Is your boss the real AI bottleneck?
04:20 Is learning prompting pointless?
05:50 Is AI success measured in time saved?
07:06 Does AI make bad employees worse?
Phil brings his firsthand experience working with C-suite leaders on enterprise AI transformation – sharing stories, hard truths, and practical frameworks that every manager and innovator needs to hear.
Watch this if you want to:
• Understand how AI is changing workplace culture
• Avoid common executive AI adoption mistakes
• Learn how to measure real ROI from automation
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What if you pitted a world-class strategist against frontier AI - and asked them to redesign the future of white-collar work?
In this episode, I bring together Sangeet Paul Choudary (advisor to 40+ Fortune 500 CEOs; author of Reshuffle) and ChatGPT to answer a single question: How do we protect - and even upgrade - our jobs in an AI economy?
This is not another “AI tips” video. It’s a practical conversation for C-suites, R&D, strategy, innovation, and operations leaders who must make decisions amid uncertainty: talent strategy, org design, where to automate, and where human advantage compounds. Along the way we cover system-level shifts (workflows → orgs → markets), why “learn the tools” is necessary but not sufficient, and a simple rule leaders can use to spot the next high-value roles before they appear.
A surprise industry judge listens in and declares a winner at the end.
What you’ll learn (fast)
* A 1-rule playbook for surfacing new high-value work
* Where near-term value pools will emerge
* How to future-proof talent
* A leadership lens for budgeting
Resources & mentions:
Reshuffle by Sangeet Paul Choudary (book referenced throughout)
High-Tech Heroes by Pete Dulcamara (Gen Z & planet-scale problems)
Music: Absolution by Stanley Gurvich
#FutureOfWork #AILeadership #OrgDesign #Innovation #Reshuffle #Strategy #RAndD #Ops #GenZ #ChangeManagement
What if you could ask Aristotle for business advice - or get Steve Jobs’ take on your next proposal?
In this video, we explore three powerful ways AI is already transforming how companies work:
1. Talking to great thinkers - Steve Jobs imagined this in 1983. Today, you can use AI to channel the wisdom of historical or famous figures to stress-test your ideas.
2. Fixing messy documents - From contracts to supplier forms, AI can scan, flag, and clean up errors before your team even opens the file. Stacey Popham, VP of R&D at Conagra, describes this pain point.
3. Scaling into AI agents - Beyond single assistants, we show how multiple AI agents can run research, reconciliation, and reporting in parallel - hinting at the future of zero-person firms. Prof Mohan Sawhney from the Kellogg School of Management paints this future.
While fun-filled, these are practical, field-tested use cases we’ve seen work inside in every size of company.
By the end, you’ll see how to apply these methods to your own documents, processes, and workflows - and maybe even hear Aristotle weigh in on your next idea.
#AIUnhyped #EnterpriseAI #BusinessLeadership #SteveJobs #GenerativeAI #AIForBusiness #Innovation
What happens when AI can do in 3 hours what used to take your entire team 3 weeks?
In this episode, Dino Gane-Palmer puts AI to the test. With a flight to catch and just hours on the clock, he applies a 5-step AI workflow to build a website feature that would normally require designers, developers, and endless meetings.
Alongside Raghav Toshniwal (a founder who’s been building with AI for years), Dino explores how leaders can:
Compress weeks of work into hours
Navigate the differences between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in real-world use cases
Think of AI not as a “helper” but as an end-to-end builder
Avoid the biggest traps in adopting AI at scale
This isn’t just about websites. It’s a preview of how law, finance, R&D, and every desk job will transform. Business leaders who understand this shift will be the ones sipping cocktails while their competition scrambles.
👉 If you’re leading a company, watch this to see how workflows are changing today - and what’s coming next.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – The Challenge
01:22 – #1 Tell the AI what you want
02:36 – #2 Get a finished product
04:25 – #3 Refine the product
05:50 – #4 Compensate for AI’s shortcomings
07:43 – #5 Enjoy the rewards
AI isn’t just accelerating work - it’s rewriting the economics of entire industries. The question is: will you be the leader who adapts early, or the one left catching up?
Music: Leaving Earth by 2050
#AIForBusiness #FutureOfWork #Leadership #InvisibleAI #GenerativeAI #BusinessStrategy
How do you stay valuable when AI seems to be doing everything?
In this episode I share the six “forever skills” I see rising to the top in every job.
Jensen Huang shows how he cross-examines ChatGPT like three rival doctors.
Stacey Popham persuades a pilot to switch airport gates—mid-flight.
Indra Nooyi doesn’t accept mediocre work output.
Bill Gates explains why empathy may be the last safe career harbor.
Danny Frisco reveals why founders must master everyday sales talk.
After talking with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders I’m convinced the skills these leaders share are the ones you need if you want to future-proof your career (and your company).
00:00 - Why human skills still matter
00:43 - Skill #1 Relentless Curiosity (Jensen Huang)
02:14 - Skill #2 Break the Rules (Stacey Popham)
05:37 - Skill #3 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (Dan Logan)
07:07 - Skill #4 Demand World-Class Quality (Indra Nooyi)
8:44 - Skill #5 Deep Human Connection (Bill Gates)
9:49 - Skill #6 The Sales Mindset (Danny Frisco)
Music:
- Galaxy Groove by Yarin Primak
- Break It Down - No Backing Vocals by Ben Fox- Just Try Me! by Randy Sharp
- Let's Groove by Ikoliks
- CHONKLAP! by Out of Flux
- Good as Well - Stripped Version by Alex MakeMusic
Clips appear under Fair Use for educational commentary.
- Jensen Huang on Fareed Zakaria (CNN) July 13, 2025
- Bill Gates on AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special
- Indra Nooyi on The Knowledge Project Podcast. Jun 24, 2025
Are ChatGPT essays, Copilot code, and Midjourney art flooding the world with “AI slop”? Yes - unless you know the recipe for turning those bland, one-size-fits-all outputs into work that still feels unmistakably human. In this episode I break down the two pressure points where your craft transforms generic autocomplete into gold - and why mastery here can 10× your impact while everyone else drowns in sameness.
Clips from TED and Open AI appear under Fair Use for educational commentary.
Music: Up the Power by 2050, used under licence.
#GenerativeAI #Productivity #PromptEngineering #FutureOfWork #AIskills
Dino Gane‑Palmer reveals how the autocomplete you see in your search bar has been turned into jaw‑dropping magic we call ChatGPT. It’s astonishing not just to Dino, but also OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman - video excerpts from whom are used to explain how Generative AI works.
Dino demonstrates how large language models can now autocomplete almost anything—from essays and code to agents that book flights.
Clips from TED and Open AI appear under Fair Use for educational commentary.
Music: Up the Power by 2050, used under licence.
#AI #ChatGPT #Autocomplete #GenerativeAI #Auxee
Why do so many enterprise AI roll-outs sputter?
More often than not, it comes down to one painfully obvious gap: the solution doesn’t tackle a problem employees actually feel. People already juggle endless priorities, and the “old way,” while clunky, is often good enough. If your AI doesn’t remove a real headache, no amount of prompt-engineering magic will spark adoption.
In this fast-paced session Dino Gane-Palmer (CEO, Auxee & PreScouter) maps a classic consumer-product playbook onto AI, revealing a 4-part formula he learned from food-innovation leader Stacey Popham (VP R&D, Conagra; Crystal Light alum). You’ll see exactly how the drink-mix that conquered grocery aisles mirrors the way winning AI tools must.
Learn what Crystal Light can teach us about AI adoption.
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#AI #ChatGPT #GenerativeAI #FutureOfWork #DoMoreWithLess
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What happens when artificial intelligence stops helping businesses and starts being the business itself?
In this eye-opening deep-dive, PreScouter & Auxee CEO Dino Gane-Palmer unpacks the “sentient enterprise” vision first sketched by Prof. Mohan Sawhney and shows how OpenAI’s 5-level roadmap is turning that vision into reality. Also, discover the hidden “missing piece” that explains why so many companies stall at pilots and learn why appropriate autonomy (not total automation) will win.
Grab the free 10-page summary of Dino’s book Do More With Less: The AI Playbook here
What happens when we stop treating artificial intelligence like a shiny new gadget and start seeing it as the silent engine of tomorrow’s businesses? In this episode, CEO and author Dino Gane-Palmer breaks down Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman’s bold claim that “AI is a new digital species” — then flips the script to reveal why the real winners are betting on Invisible AI, not chatty digital companions.
Join us for a fast-paced tour that covers:
• Suleyman’s “AI species” metaphor — and why it thrills (and scares) leaders everywhere
• The ChatGPT Dilemma: skyrocketing costs, shadow usage and security headaches
• The surprising economics of rolling out Copilot, Gemini or DIY Azure chatbots
• How top enterprises are erasing 100-hour workweeks with behind-the-scenes automation
• The simple framework Dino uses to turn boring workflows into profit engines (grab the free executive summary of his book Do More With Less)
Whether you’re a CIO weighing a seven-figure ChatGPT Enterprise bill or a manager drowning in repetitive tasks, this video shows where AI is really paying off — and how to get there first.Subscribe for unfiltered takes on practical AI, invisible automation and future-proof leadership. New deep-dives every week on YouTube, LinkedIn, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
About this video
Select clips from Mustafa Suleyman’s TED Talk are included under Fair Use for commentary and educational purposes. All other footage is original or licensed. Views are Dino’s own and do not represent TED, Microsoft or any other organization.
#AI #InvisibleAI #ChatGPT #MustafaSuleyman #BusinessAutomation
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In this episode, PreScouter Technical Directors João Guerreiro and Sofiane Boukhalfa share how companies routinely overlook their most valuable patents and assets—sometimes ones they already own! Discover the art of spotting real trends beyond hype, the power of local expertise to solve global challenges, and how AI can streamline innovation without replacing human insight. If you’re ready to turn waste into profit and uncover untapped breakthroughs, this discussion is a must-watch.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
⬩How hidden patents and overlooked assets can jumpstart new products
⬩Proven methods to filter out industry buzzwords and identify real opportunities
⬩The importance of local expertise for navigating global markets
⬩ Where AI fits into innovation—and why it won’t solve everything on its own
Join us and uncover the “gold” that might already be within reach!
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Uncover the hidden gap AI alone can’t fill. In this episode of AI Unhyped, we talk with Ryan and Maikel from PreScouter, who’ve led hundreds of innovation and strategy projects, about how real experts catch what algorithms miss. Learn the secrets of combining human insights with AI to expose “hot air” claims, interpret complex data, and tap into unpublished knowledge. If you want to unlock the full potential of AI for game-changing results, you won’t want to miss this.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
⬩Why expert validation is essential to counter AI blind spots
⬩How to blend interview insights and advanced analytics for real-world answers
⬩Tips for building custom dashboards and workflows that drive strategic decisions
Don’t let AI mislead your strategy. Watch now to learn how to combine advanced tools with the power of expert knowledge!
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Ever wonder how organizations transform messy, siloed data into clear insights that guide major decisions? In this episode, we explore the power of well-designed databases—backed by AI and human know-how—to tackle challenges from carbon capture cost modeling to PICO frameworks in life sciences. You’ll learn why purely AI-driven solutions often fall short, and how hybrid systems combine automated data extraction with expert validation to deliver actionable, trustworthy insights.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
⬩How to design databases that cut through noise and inform strategic decisions
⬩Why a “human-in-the-loop” approach is crucial for accuracy and avoiding AI pitfalls
⬩Ways to integrate unstructured data (like expert interviews) for a more complete picture
⬩Practical examples of turning raw data into cost models, regulatory dashboards, and more
Don’t get overwhelmed by data overload—discover how to build smarter, more insightful systems that actually help your business move forward. Tune in now!
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Ever wonder how organizations transform messy, siloed data into clear insights that guide major decisions? In this episode, we explore the power of well-designed databases—backed by AI and human know-how—to tackle challenges from carbon capture cost modeling to PICO frameworks in life sciences. You’ll learn why purely AI-driven solutions often fall short, and how hybrid systems combine automated data extraction with expert validation to deliver actionable, trustworthy insights.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
⬩How to design databases that cut through noise and inform strategic decisions
⬩Why a “human-in-the-loop” approach is crucial for accuracy and avoiding AI pitfalls
⬩Ways to integrate unstructured data (like expert interviews) for a more complete picture
⬩Practical examples of turning raw data into cost models, regulatory dashboards, and more
Don’t get overwhelmed by data overload—discover how to build smarter, more insightful systems that actually help your business move forward. Tune in now!
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💡 At PreScouter, we help the world’s top companies stay ahead of market trends and drive innovation.
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Is your business sitting on a hidden treasure trove of untapped data? Former Chief Scientist Pete Dulcamara explains why data is the new oil, AI is the new electricity, and robotics is the new steel. Learn how companies that embed intelligence into every process are creating entire new revenue streams, and how you can do the same, no matter your industry.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
• How to unlock new business models through AI-first thinking
• Why embedding intelligence into products and services is non-negotiable
• The difference between AI-optimized vs. AI-fueled operations
• Practical steps for building the data infrastructure you need
Don’t let valuable data go to waste. Watch now to discover how to evolve into a truly AI-driven enterprise.
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What if your best-selling product doesn’t physically exist, yet still delivers incredible value? In this episode, former Chief Scientist Pete Dulcamara introduces the “Ultimate Product” concept—shifting from physical atoms to digital bits—and shows how AI can transform even the most traditional industries. Discover the three ways to integrate AI into your business (optimized, enabled, or fueled) and learn practical examples from Netflix, Tesla, and Amazon.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
• The surprising idea behind “The Ultimate Product”
• How to transition from physical goods to data-driven solutions
• The three tiers of AI adoption—and which might work best for you
• Real-world success stories from leaders that disrupted entire industriesStop clinging to old models. Watch now to see how AI can reinvent your product strategy—and your bottom line.
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In this episode, we explore how an “upside-down” map can flip our assumptions about AI adoption around the globe. Former Chief Scientist Pete Dulcamara shares why so-called “developing” countries may be poised to leapfrog advanced economies—and why emotional intelligence (EQ) could matter more than IQ as AI evolves.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
• How challenging core assumptions can spark fresh innovation
• Why emerging economies might lead the next wave of AI breakthroughs
• The “Great Bifurcation” between digital haves and have-nots—and how to avoid it
• Why EQ becomes critical when AI surpasses human intelligence
Don’t let outdated perspectives limit your growth. Watch now to see how flipping the map can change your view on AI’s global potential.
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Is the office becoming obsolete, or is a hybrid model the future? Join us as Rick Hammell pulls back the curtain on how trust, technology, and global expansion are redefining where and how we work. Discover why some companies are thriving with remote teams around the world, while others are scrambling to bring people back to the office.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
⬩How remote work can save costs and boost productivity
⬩Why trust is the key ingredient in managing distributed teams
⬩Emerging global hiring trends—and what they mean for your business
Don’t get left behind in the remote work revolution. Watch now and learn how to leverage global talent on your own terms.
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Imagine onboarding new hires in 15 languages, scanning global employment contracts in seconds, and eliminating mountains of HR paperwork. In this episode, Rick Hammell reveals how his new venture, Helios, uses AI to streamline compliance, payroll, and onboarding for teams in 125+ countries—all in one platform.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
⬩Why Helios was built with AI-first automation from day one
⬩How real-time compliance checks remove guesswork when hiring overseas
⬩The difference between Helios’s all-in-one model and big providers like Deel or Rippling
Ready to simplify global hiring? Watch now and see how to expand your talent pool—without drowning in red tape.
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He bet his own home on a bold dream—making it simple for any business to pay and manage global employees. In this episode, you’ll hear how HR visionary Rick Hammell turned a kitchen-table startup into a global payroll powerhouse by coining the term “Employer of Record” and empowering companies of all sizes to expand worldwide.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
⬩The “aha” moment that inspired Rick to create a global HR solution
⬩How the concept of “Employer of Record” changed international hiring
⬩The early kitchen-table wins that led to overnight success
Don’t let outdated payroll methods keep you from global growth. Watch now and discover how to tap into the best talent on the planet.
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