Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 496: How Real Businesses Are Actually Winning with AI

Apr 3, 2025

Ajay Malik, CEO of StudioX and former Google executive, discusses how businesses are leveraging AI for real-world gains. He emphasizes that companies, from manufacturers to healthcare, are automating key tasks and scaling operations while many others remain stuck in research mode. Malik shares insights on overcoming AI adoption challenges and highlights that small, targeted AI implementations can yield significant improvements. With practical strategies, he encourages leaders to start small and adopt a continuous evaluation approach for measurable success in today's competitive landscape.

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Ajay Malik

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Quick takeaways

Businesses leveraging AI effectively can automate repetitive tasks and significantly enhance operational efficiency to gain a competitive edge.

Successful implementation of AI focuses on solving specific, quantifiable problems, leading to measurable improvements in revenue and productivity.

Deep dives

The Competitive Edge of AI in Business

Businesses today face fierce competition, particularly with the rapid integration of AI technologies. Larger enterprises often struggle to adapt quickly to the changes that AI brings, while smaller organizations can maneuver more effectively on larger stages thanks to their agility. Using AI strategically can directly increase top-line revenue and enhance bottom-line efficiency, allowing businesses to not just survive but thrive in the competitive landscape. To win in this new business game, companies must embrace AI and leverage it effectively to distinguish themselves from competitors.

Intro

5min

Navigating AI Challenges in Business

6min

Leveraging Small AI Solutions for Business Efficiency

3min

AI and Operational Efficiency

16min

Actionable Strategies for AI Implementation in Business

3min

Still experimenting with AI?

Cool.

While you tinker with prompts and pilot projects, real businesses are stacking wins—and actual revenue.

They’re not chasing shiny tools.
They’re building unfair advantages.
They’re automating what matters and scaling faster than their competition can.

And no, it’s not just Big Tech.

It’s manufacturers. Retailers. Healthcare companies. Real people solving real problems—with AI that works today.

You’ve got two options:
🛑 Stay stuck in “research mode”
✅ Or see how the pros are doing it and steal their playbook

Ajay Malik—former Google exec and CEO of StudioX—joins us to share how real businesses are crushing it right now with AI.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

Role of AI in Business Competition
Studio X's AI Platform for Businesses
Challenges Businesses Face with AI Adoption
Real Applications for Top Line Growth with AI
Improving Products with Predictive Features
Increasing Bottom Line with Operational Efficiency
AI's Role in Automating Repetitive Tasks
Enhancing Business Operations through AI
AI Steering Committees for Continuous Evaluation
Specific Metrics for AI Success in Companies

Timestamps:
00:00 AI Surpasses Turing Test

03:48 AI Milestones and Product Updates

09:54 AI-Driven Revenue Strategies

10:38 AI Enhancing Product Usability

14:36 Automate Repetitive Tasks

17:33 "Unlearning Manual Task Habits"

22:45 Maximize Productivity with AI

26:40 Embracing AI's Rapid Business Shift

27:44 "Identify Business Pain Points Together"

31:09 Leading With AI in Business

Keywords:
Generative AI, Large Language Models, Enterprise companies, Smaller businesses, Increase top line revenue, Increase bottom line efficiency, Real businesses, AI platform, AI adoption, ROI versus hype, Supply chain management, Predictive analytics, AI voice control, Embedded inspection, Retain customers, Operational efficiency, Repetitive tasks, Automated processes, Google, Skill differentiation, AI assistant, AI augmenter, AI-enabled products, Sales opportunities, Knowledge management, Error reduction, Demand forecast, Course correction, Steering committee, Business metrics, Lead generation, AI use cases, Measurable applications, Think big, Scale fast.

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EP 496: How Real Businesses Are Actually Winning with AI

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