The conversation unpacks a proven framework for adoption, starting with leadership enablement and scaling through internal champions, while highlighting why capability-building is the real unlock rather than rushing to custom development. Along the way, Dawid shares practical tactics, surprising case studies, and a clear perspective on how AI is reshaping roles, teams, and the future of work.
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Inside the episode...
Why most AI transformations fail before they start
The 3-step framework: leadership → champions → company-wide adoption
How a small real estate firm outpaced enterprise AI investments
Why you should delay building custom AI as long as possible
The role of “AI champions” and how to choose them
Turning AI usage into training, policy, and scalable systems
How AI is reshaping job roles and org structures
Practical tactics to become an AI power user immediately
The difference between AI strategy vs actual usage
Why capability—not technology—is the true competitive advantage
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Pathfindr
OpenAI / ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Claude
Gemini
Granola AI
Gamma
HeyGen
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