Should Data and AI Shape Decision-Making?

We dive deeper into the transformative role of AI and ML with Dave Wilkinson, Co-Founder of D3 Clarity and a veteran innovator in the data space. With a rich career spanning software engineering, data innovation, and leadership at IBM, Dave shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping industries and driving smarter decision-making.

🌟 Key Highlights:

Dave's Journey: From his early coding days to co-founding D3 Clarity, Dave’s passion for data and innovation shines through.

AI in Business: Discover how AI accelerates decision-making and automates repetitive tasks, freeing teams for higher-value work.

Data Quality Challenges: Learn how Dave’s team transformed a database of 5 million low-quality contacts into a streamlined, high-value resource.

Ethical AI and Data Literacy: Explore the importance of contextualizing data and mitigating biases in predictive models.

🎧 Key Takeaways:

Using AI as a curator: How machine learning refines data quality.
Behavioral shifts: The true value of AI lies in changing business processes and decisions.

Responsible innovation: Why small, incremental experiments lead to better outcomes.

📲 Don’t miss this engaging conversation on harnessing AI to create meaningful impact in the world of business and technology!

Connect with Dave Wilkinson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawilkinson/
Email: d3clarity.com
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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction: Should Data and AI Shape Decision-Making?
• 0:37 Meet Dave Wilkinson, Co-founder of D3 Clarity
• 1:10 How AI and ML Impact Decision-Making
• 4:45 Challenges with AI Implementation and Vector Databases
• 8:20 Practical AI Use Cases in Data Management
• 11:40 Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage
• 15:00 Gaps Between Digital Ambitions and Realities
• 20:30 The Importance of Signal Over Noise in Data
• 24:50 Risk Management in Tech Innovations
• 28:30 Aligning Tech Roadmaps with Business Strategies
• 32:20 Lessons Learned from Failed Tech Initiatives
• 35:10 Advice for Those Starting a Digital Transformation
• 37:20 Get to Know: What was your first job?
• 38:10 Get to Know: What childhood hobby inspired your career?
• 39:20 Get to Know: What was your favorite and least favorite courses in school?
• 40:00 Get to Know: What quote lives rent-free in your mind?
• 40:40 Get to Know: What is the greatest invention or discovery in the last 300 years?
• 41:40 How to Connect with Dave Wilkinson