Proof of Work: AI Value Creation
Proof of Work is the podcast of Pluris, a platform connecting investors and operators with the world's leading applied AI experts. Each episode features the builders, operators, and investors who've actually put AI into production, turning it from buzzword to bottom line through sharp case studies and practical conversations. We explore how AI is used to grow revenue, expand margins, improve operations, and create measurable value inside real businesses.
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Proof of Work: AI Value Creation
Greg Shove - Section | How AI Is Redefining Leadership Roles
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Greg Shove, CEO of Section, breaks down why enterprise AI adoption remains stuck in low single digits—and what leaders must do to unlock meaningful productivity gains. With experience building six companies and training global workforces in applied AI, Greg explains how culture, workflows, and leadership behavior—not tools—determine whether AI becomes a competitive advantage.
You'll Learn:
- Why only ~9% of knowledge workers are truly AI-proficient and how to move teams from anxious to confident
- The biggest mistakes enterprises make when rolling out tools like Copilot and ChatGPT
- How workflow redesign unlocks real value and why “lighthouse” use cases accelerate adoption
- How executives can use AI as a strategic thought partner for better decisions
- How AI will reshape team structure, performance distribution, and talent development over the next five years
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Why Greg pivoted Section to AI
03:29 Comparing AI to past tech waves
07:22 How AI changes cognitive work
09:14 The AI-proficient workforce
11:16 Why enterprise adoption is stalling
18:49 How to get from 8% to 50% adoption
25:19 Why AI isn’t “just software”
27:53 AI as a strategic advisor
33:40 Using AI to prep for board meetings
37:20 How AI will reshape teams
43:32 Who Section helps
Links:
- Explore more interviews and Greg Shove's expert profile: https://www.justcurious.io/experts/greg-shove
- Connect with Greg Shove: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshove/
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4bXULTB9ySA
Proof of Work is the podcast of Pluris, a platform connecting investors and operators with the world's leading applied AI experts. Each episode features the builders, operators, and investors who've actually put AI into production, turning it from buzzword to bottom line through sharp case studies and practical conversations. We explore how AI is used to grow revenue, expand margins, improve operations, and create measurable value inside real businesses.
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