Ep. 15 - Live at CERAweek with guest Kevin O'Donovan

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Smidgen of Proof

Christopher Donaleski

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It is said that the average person makes 35,000 decisions each day. Each decision, whether conscious or unconscious, is based on what we know and what we believe to be right. Join us as we explore how technology shapes our decisions and how we, in turn, influence the tech around us. We’ll dive into the impact of tech on daily life, our interactions, and how we navigate a rapidly changing world. From business insights to life’s big questions, we’ll uncover new perspectives and stories to better understand the evolving relationship between people, technology, and each other.

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Ep. 15 - Live at CERAweek with guest Kevin O'Donovan

Smidgen of Proof

25 minutes 41 seconds

7 months ago

Ep. 15 - Live at CERAweek with guest Kevin O'Donovan

In this episode, we sit down at CERAWeek with Kevin, an industry expert who shares his insights on the rapid acceleration of AI, digital transformation, and the evolving landscape of technology in the energy sector.

We explore the overwhelming pace of innovation, the challenges of navigating an event packed with AI discussions, and the critical question: How do businesses determine which AI solutions are truly valuable at scale?

Key topics include:
🔹 The reality behind AI hype—what’s practical vs. what’s marketing
🔹 The growing fatigue around digital transformation and emerging technologies
🔹 The risk of creating new data silos and technical debt in AI adoption
🔹 The challenge of scaling AI-driven solutions beyond proof-of-concept
🔹 How AI is reshaping work, skillsets, and corporate mindsets

Kevin also shares his perspectives on digital twins, ERP modernization, and the impact of AI on jobs, as well as how leading organizations like Siemens and NVIDIA are pushing the boundaries of industrial AI.

If you’re a business leader, technologist, or anyone navigating the AI revolution, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in for a candid, thought-provoking discussion on what’s next for AI and digital change.