scalr sagecast - #43 - David Yip - Changing The Mindset Around AI.

In this latest episode of scalr sagecast, I chatted with David Yip, an "optimistic technologist" and early-stage tech adopter, to explore how businesses need to rethink their approach to AI.

David has overseen large, complex transformational projects at some of the world’s biggest multinationals, including IBM. Now, through Impactive Systems, he helps organisations embrace AI in practical, impactful ways, navigating the hype to find real opportunities for growth and efficiency.

What stood out to me is David’s balanced view of AI - he’s enthusiastic but realistic, focusing on how businesses can apply AI with purpose, not just for the sake of it.

We also discuss his recently launched start-up, Alumly, an innovative platform that is reshaping university hiring through a skills-based approach, and his new podcast, Relearning Work, which explores how work is changing in real-time.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why mindset is the biggest barrier to adopting AI effectively
• How to cut through AI noise and apply it meaningfully
• The future of hiring and skills-based recruitment

A book David highly recommends to anyone seeking to better understand the impact and opportunities within the AI revolution is Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick.

If you’re considering using AI in your business or are interested in the future of work, this is a conversation full of insights.

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