The Bleeding Edge Podcast

This week, Ralph and Emile dive into the AI frontier, tackling OpenAI’s urgent "code red" and Anthropic’s calm approach. They discuss Amazon's new Bedrock expansion and the implications of AI-driven revenue for giants like Salesforce. The duo also explores the pitfalls of AI judges, weighing their efficiency against the risks of hallucinations. Utilize prompting tricks for better AI responses, discover free tools like Affinity, and peek into the innovative world of Gemini glasses and persona-driven voice agents. It’s a whirlwind of insights and trends!

Ralph Behnke dives into the exciting potential of AI in marketing, covering strategies that blend research and customer feedback. The hosts highlight major AI headlines, including the transformative AWS Cairo IDE and NVIDIA's impressive market valuation. Ralph discusses innovative partnerships with Warner Music and education initiatives with Replit. They explore the impressive capabilities of long-context models and Anthropic's coding efficiencies, making a case for the evolving AI landscape and its implications for businesses.

This week, the discussion dives into the current AI stock market, focusing on retail investors' influence and potential volatility. Google’s Gemini 3.0 shines with advanced capabilities and deep integration, while Meta introduces SAM 3D for groundbreaking AR experiences. OpenAI’s new group chat feature aims to rival existing messaging apps. Microsoft’s Agent 365 transforms workplace management, and automation tools like N8n are becoming crucial for enterprise efficiency. Exciting times lie ahead as AI seamlessly integrates into daily tasks!

Emile Ogier, an AI-focused commentator, shares insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. He discusses significant investments in AI infrastructure and the increased market valuations influenced by recent tech advancements. Emile highlights updates to ChatGPT, enhancing user experience and creative capabilities. The conversation delves into potential job displacements due to AI, music licensing challenges, and innovative image generation tools. They emphasize the importance of educational resources in navigating the AI-driven future.

Emil Ogier, an insightful AI news commentator, joins to discuss the seismic shifts reshaping industries through AI. They dive into the looming threat AI poses to traditional consulting models and how firms are pivoting to adapt. Valuations for AI companies are skyrocketing, spotlighting Nvidia as a frontrunner. Emil also explores the future of mobile tech, envisioning smartphones evolving into AR hubs. Ethical concerns surrounding companion apps are scrutinized, highlighting privacy risks in our increasingly personalized digital world.

Join Paul Sturrock, founder of ClimbWorks and lecturer in innovation, as he shares insights on creating an 'un-accelerator' that prioritizes sustainable business growth over investment. He emphasizes the power of curiosity in entrepreneurship, the evolving impact of AI on execution, and the importance of niche navigation for market fit. Sturrock argues that clarity in communication and practical steps can define early success. With a focus on community, he inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace their journeys with confidence and resilience.

Lindsay Gonzalez, a Certified AI consultant and former STEM educator, shares her transformative journey into the world of AI and automation. She discusses the dual nature of AI’s impact—job displacement versus new opportunities—and emphasizes the skills needed for success in this evolving field. Lindsay also highlights the importance of holistic solutions for businesses and the role of education in demystifying AI. Her insights into personal growth through AI tools, alongside addressing public fears, make for an engaging conversation on future possibilities.

In this Podcast I talk to Julia Reynolds, founder of Tru-Size a company offering clothing design and sizing solutions to the fashion industry. Julia shares the significant issue of clothing returns due to incorrect sizing, which leads to an alarming £7 billion cost for UK retailers and contributes to over 300,000 tonnes of textiles ending up in landfills each year. This problem has prompted Julia and the team at Tru-Size to develop a new model for the standard measurements and how the grading of additional sizes can be extrapolated to ensure a more predictable fit for the clothes you buy. This change can make a meaningful impact on both consumer well-being and the environment in addition to improving profits for retailers. A new way of looking at an old problem and hopefully a practical solution to fashion's biggest problem...the clothes don't fit becaus of you (the consumer), they don't fit by design. Let's change that.

In this episode we talk to Katie Ledger.  As a corporate coach Katie  helps to develop leaders and teams that perform under pressure and consistently achieve inspirational levels of achievement.  With the team at Complete, Katie is bringing a new way for coaches to develop capability in their clients based on data, research and insight that has been built up over the last 70 years. It is called the Complete Values for Practitioners and it step changes the nature and impact of coaches or consultants delivering team performance improvement by using a developmental approach. Unlike traditional personality tests, the Complete Values Profile is a developmental assessment. It defines a leader’s current level of development and, crucially, where someone needs to focus to unlock a new level of performance. That means it’s perfectly suited to a coaching intervention. Katie takes us through what the values system is and what role it plays in helping us understand the world. If you are a coach then you will want to sign up for the Webinar on Values Profiling here. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn here

Many brands are closing stores and moving purely online, unable to bear the cost of expensive physical stores.  Simon Calvert sets out what retailers should be doing to win the battle of staying relevant and accessible to customers. Connect with Simon here