From Fear to Innovation: Embracing Ai in Business | Ep 111 | DevReady Podcast

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, our hosts, Andrew Romeo and Anthony Sapountzis are joined by the guest, Marina Ritchie, a versatile professional with a background spanning diverse industries such as telecom, gas and oil, and events management, who shares her wealth of experience. Currently serving as a Business Growth Manager at Smart Business Accelerator, a ChatGPT Educator, and a Launch Lead at Moonshots Innervation, Marina is a dedicated advocate for optimizing business processes, especially in marketing and sales. Marina delves into the intriguing concept of technology democratization, passionately guiding business owners on leveraging emerging technologies for scalable growth. She identifies two distinct groups in the technology landscape: those who approach with caution due to fear or time constraints and those who eagerly embrace the potential benefits. Marina primarily collaborates with the latter group, offering invaluable guidance and strategies for harnessing these innovations. The episode also explores the dynamic world of Ai adoption in businesses, a continuously evolving landscape. Marina emphasizes the importance of readiness and understanding, dispelling the myth of Ai as a magic solution. She addresses the challenges of staying current in this rapidly evolving technological realm. Marina highlights the prevalence of misinformation and the importance of guiding clients through the Ai workflow, ensuring effective communication and structured data handling. Marina Ritchie's expertise extends to the emerging landscape of conversational Ai prompts, where she explores the untapped potential of Ai users and the collaborative magic that can unfold when they harness vast amounts of data for comparisons and enrichments. Her insights make this episode a valuable resource for anyone navigating the intricate world of technology and business. Follow & Subscribe to the DevReady Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerionTech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerion-technologies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeriontech/ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/36XdTFQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uaqDvt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AerionAuTech