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Unlock the full potential of your AI startup with Navigating the AI Frontier: Wardley Mapping for Startups. This podcast empowers founders, executives, and strategists to chart a clear course through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI, with a special focus on generative AI. Discover how to leverage Wardley Mapping, a powerful strategic tool, to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of the competition. Hosted by Mark and Tom, each episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for success in the AI-driven future. Learn how to craft a robust business model, build high-performing teams, and tackle technical challenges, all while navigating the ethical and regulatory hurdles of the AI space. With actionable strategies and real-world insights, you’ll master the art of strategic thinking, ensuring your startup not only survives but thrives in this dynamic ecosystem. Don’t just ride the AI wave—learn to navigate it with precision and foresight. Your journey to building a resilient, innovative, and ethically sound AI startup starts here!
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
#011 - AI & ESG: Navigating the Paradox of Innovation and Sustainability
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode, we dive into the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, based on insights from AI Meets ESG. This guide explores how AI can drive sustainable impact while presenting unique challenges. We cover practical frameworks for measuring and managing AI’s ESG impact, readiness assessments, resource allocation, and change management strategies for seamless integration. Plus, discover emerging trends in AI tech, regulatory shifts, and growing stakeholder expectations, all essential for organisations preparing for a future where AI and ESG are deeply interconnected.
Episode Highlights:
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Understanding AI's ESG Impact:
- Exploring AI’s influence on the environment, society, and governance.
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Measuring & Managing ESG in AI:
- Practical frameworks for assessing and mitigating AI’s ESG footprint.
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Strategic Implementation:
- Readiness assessments, resource planning, and change management for integrating AI.
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Future Trends:
- Key advancements in AI technology, evolving regulations, and shifting stakeholder demands.
Source: Medium
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Saturday Oct 26, 2024
#017 - Reasoning with AI: Noam Brown’s Insights and the Revolutionary o1 Model
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
In this episode, we dive into AI researcher Noam Brown’s groundbreaking work on reasoning in AI and the development of the o1 model. Brown argues for the power of search and planning over traditional instant-action models, showcasing how these techniques have transformed AI’s performance in complex games like poker and Go. We explore how o1 leverages reinforcement learning to create high-quality chains of thought, solving complex problems across diverse fields like coding, science, and law. Brown’s insights present a bold vision for scaling inference compute and expanding AI’s potential beyond chatbots.
Episode Highlights:
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AI in Games: Poker and Go:
- How search and planning led to superhuman AI performance in poker and Go.
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The Revolutionary o1 Model:
- Explore o1’s use of reinforcement learning to optimise chains of thought for complex reasoning.
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Performance Highlights:
- o1’s success in diverse domains, from AIME tests to coding and science.
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Implications for AI’s Future:
- The potential to reimagine AI’s role in scientific discovery and technological innovation.
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A Call to Action:
- Brown’s vision for prioritising long-term impact in AI research.
Source: YouTube

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
#018 - The AI Efficiency Paradox
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
This episode delves into the complex and often counterintuitive relationship between advancements in artificial intelligence and their impact on resource consumption.
We explore the concept of the AI Efficiency Paradox, which reveals how the pursuit of efficiency in generative AI is paradoxically driving increased resource demands