Inspiring Tech Leaders · 2025-06-21 · 26 min
This episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast features Phillip Swan , Co-Founder of Iridius.ai ! Phillip is a top recognised voice in the AI space, he talks about the realities of Artificial Intelligence beyond the hype, offering invaluable insights for leaders and innovators. Many companies invest millions in AI Pilots that never reach production, creating "innovation theatres" instead of real business value. Phillip exposes this critical problem, highlighting the shift from endless experimentation to truly operationalising AI for tangible results. Learn why successful organisations prioritise implementation over perpetual experimentation. The conversation then shifts to the "next frontier" of Autonomous AI and AI Agents . Are we seeing genuine breakthroughs or just another hype cycle? Phillip breaks down what Agentic AI looks like in practice, with real-world examples. Discover the key characteristics that make an AI system truly agentic and how organisations can bridge the gap from basic AI to advanced autonomous systems. And remember, your AI is only as good as your data! Phillip reveals why multi-million dollar AI projects crumble due to poor Data Management .
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