A Class Act - Navigating the AI Landscape in 2026
What does it really take to build world-class tech teams and lead with impact in today’s data-driven AI landscape?
I’m Michael Young from MBN Solutions and after two decades placing top talent across data, AI, and tech, I’ve seen the real stories behind high-performing teams.
On A Class Act, we go beyond buzzwords. You’ll hear real life, experience-led conversations with the AI and data leaders shaping digital transformation - those hiring top tech talent, building data science capability, and leading with purpose.
Whether you're a data leader, people manager, or recruiter, join us for honest, human-first insights into hiring, leadership, strategy, and building great teams in AI and data.
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A Class Act - Navigating the AI Landscape in 2026
Season 2: Navigating the AI Landscape
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I’ve been in this market for nearly 20 years and in that time, I’ve helped place over 4,000 senior leaders in data, analytics, and AI roles around the world from the dot com boom to big data.
What I’ve learned is this: technology isn’t the hard part. Leadership and implementation is.
That’s why we’re back with Season 2 of A Class Act, and this time, we’re calling it Navigating the AI Landscape - because right now, it really does feel like uncharted territory.
In this season, you’ll hear real stories from founders, engineers and executives who are actually in it, the ones leading AI change inside their organisations today.
We’ll talk about:
- What’s really working (and what’s not).
- How leaders are embedding AI into their businesses right now.
- And the skills and mindset you’ll need to lead and hire effectively in this new landscape.
If you’re sitting in the boardroom wondering what you should be doing about AI, this season is for you.
🎧 Subscribe now and join us as we explore how to turn AI from buzzword to business results.