AI in Business — Beyond the Hype with Maxime Vermeir | Innovantage Podcast #20

Episode notes

On this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, we dive into the real-world impact of AI in business with Maxime Vermeir, Senior Director of AI Strategy at ABBYY. Maxime has been in the AI space long before it became a buzzword. Why Listen? In this conversation, we cut through the noise to discuss what’s actually working in AI adoption, where companies are wasting time and money, and how businesses can navigate the next evolution of AI. Key Insights from the Episode: The truth about AI in business — when it adds real value vs. when it’s just for show How companies get AI adoption wrong — common pitfalls and misconceptions The AI hype cycle — spotting real innovation vs. marketing fluff Hidden costs of AI — what business leaders underestimate AI ethics and risks — the challenges companies don’t talk about The future of AI — emerging trends and what’s coming next