69. Building an AI First Organisation

In this episode we discuss: Making AI happen in 2025 for your organization. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Author of "How To Sell Tech" and “The Revenue Operations Playbook”.

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We chat about the following with Charlie Cowan: 

• How can professionals stay updated in an era where AI is rapidly disrupting industries like sales and marketing?
• With AI advancing faster than its everyday adoption, how can businesses bridge the gap between innovation and practical implementation?
• How can non-developers leverage AI tools to accelerate product development while overcoming emotional and technical challenges?
• In a world where restrictive AI policies hinder adoption, how can organisations balance data privacy concerns with fostering innovation?
• Rather than replacing jobs, how can AI be used to supercharge teams, enhance leadership effectiveness, and drive productivity?

References 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecowan/
• charliecowan.ai
• https://v0.dev/
• https://replit.com/ai
• https://lovable.dev/
• Bolt.new
• https://www.cursor.com/
• https://codeium.com/windsurf
• https://notebooklm.google.com/

Biography 

Charlie Cowan helps organisations accelerate AI adoption, guiding CxOs in embedding AI-driven processes to unlock new opportunities. As the founder of Kowalah, an AI-powered buying platform, he built the business from scratch—without prior coding experience—using AI tools. Now, he shares his journey to inspire others to embrace AI innovation.

An author of four books on sales, revenue operations, and go-to-market strategy, Charlie provides practical insights for scaling startups and sales teams. Passionate about AI and business transformation, he continues to drive conversations on the future of AI adoption and leadership.

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Summary

20:13 Introduction to Charlie Cowan and His Journey

23:14 The Impact of AI on Business and Personal Reinvention

25:35 Building Koala: The Journey of a Non-Developer

28:00 Navigating Challenges in AI Development

30:48 Balancing Consulting and Product Development

31:27 Leveraging LinkedIn for AI Insights

32:40 The AI Bubble and Company Policies

34:55 Embracing AI: Opportunities and Risks

41:28 Transforming Organisations with AI

44:02 Innovative Tools for Information Management

46:38 Practical AI Applications in Leadership

49:23 Final Thoughts on AI and Automation

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