In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, Reggie Townsend, vice president of the data ethics practice at SAS and member of the U.S. National AI Advisory Committee, joins Kathy Pham, Workday’s Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, to break down what AI readiness really means, from building cultural trust and ethical frameworks to preparing infrastructure and governance for agentic AI.

How To Build Culture, Trust, and Ethics into AI Systems - Future of Work Podcast

The lads are uncharacteristically smart this week ahead of an event Scott chaired immediately after recording. One of the speakers at that event was Analyst Roz Roseboro of Omdia and she was able to join the pod for a bit. They start by reflecting on another recent event they all attended called FutureNet World, which covered a lot of telecoms industry hot topics. They go on to talk about AI, which was the theme of Roz’s event, before concluding by questioning the utility of higher frequency spectrum.

FutureNet, AI and 6G

This episode will highlight the top takeaways from Innovation Summit, specifically as they relate to the future of applications of AI in the enterprise. 

The AI Revolution: Key Takeaways from Workday Innovation Summit - Future of Work Podcast

the internet is dead and we killed it

i'm fascinated
electrons in this package have aligned themselves to fool me on a daily basis
tensors and transformers in these metal cases
auto posting content in our favorite spaces
the ai agentic
nonrepudiation ain't a question bout who sent it
gotta pass the turing test see who's the best who will invent it
buried deep under a mountain made of silicon and granite

ytcracker - the internet is dead

The future of work is not about mastering a static set of skills, but about cultivating the agility to continuously acquire new ones. Explore the implications of shifting to a skills-based organization, and what parts of your talent strategy will experience the biggest transformations.

The New Skills Landscape: What Really Matters When AI Gets Adopted - Future of Work Podcast

AI's role in reshaping software development and the shift toward AI-augmented engineering.

AI's role in reshaping software development

The transformative power of artificial intelligence on the legal profession starts first with changing mindsets. By shifting mindsets and adopting new tools through AI-powered contract intelligence, legal professionals can usher in unprecedented levels of productivity and efficiency gains.

Legal in the AI Era: A Conversation With Aine Lyons and Jerry Ting - Future of Work Podcast

No Compromise" is a bold, high-energy track about staying true to your vision, no matter the obstacles. Driven by raw emotion and unapologetic lyrics, it’s an anthem for anyone refusing to settle for less.

No Compromise

In episode 43 of Generationship, Rachel explores the frontier of AI-driven cybersecurity with John Amaral, co-founder of Root.io. Together they unpack the promise and challenges of agentic systems that detect, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities automatically. This installment offers a mix of technical deep dives, AI optimism, and a vision of security that works more like an immune system than a fire alarm.

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Generationship - Ep. #43, Security Woven In with John Amaral

In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navigating the AI landscape, the value of collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and the importance of assessing the value of AI projects. Hugo concludes by offering a course on building AI applications, emphasizing the iterative nature of AI development.

Takeaways

 - Hugo emphasizes the importance of data in AI applications.
 - AI agents can automate tasks but require human oversight.
 - Understanding the problem is crucial before implementing AI solutions.
 - Prompt engineering remains a valuable skill alongside learning about agents.
 - Consultants should educate clients on practical AI applications.
 - AI systems should be built incrementally and iteratively.
 - Value assessment in AI projects should focus on efficiency and cost savings.
 - Continuous improvement is essential for AI systems to remain effective.
 - Experimentation with AI tools can lead to innovative solutions.
 - Collaboration between technical and non-technical teams is vital for successful AI implementation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Data and AI Literacy
06:14 Understanding AI Agents vs. LLMs
09:18 The Role of Agents in Business Solutions
12:21 Navigating the Future of AI and Agents
15:24 Consulting and Client Education in AI
18:37 Building Incremental AI Solutions
21:29 The Future of AI Coding and Debugging
24:32 Prototyping with AI: Challenges and Solutions
25:32 Leveraging AI for User Insights and Competitive Analysis
27:29 Understanding Value in AI Development
32:05 The Role of Product Managers in AI Integration
33:00 AI as an Instrument: The Human Element
35:33 Getting Started with AI: Practical Steps for Teams
38:51 Building AI Applications: Course Overview and Insights

Links from the Podcast:

Stop Building AI Agents - Here’s what you should build instead (Article) https://www.decodingai.com/p/stop-building-ai-agents
Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/multi-agent-research-system
The Colgate Study https://www.pymc-labs.com/blog-posts/AI-based-Customer-Research

Hugo’s Course (Starts November 3, 2025)
Building AI Applications for Data Scientists and Software Engineers (with a 25% discount)
https://maven.com/hugo-stefan/building-ai-apps-ds-and-swe-from-first-principles?promoCode=drunkenpm
(You can use the discount code drunkenpm to get 25% off)

How To Be A Podcast Guest with Jay Hrcsko https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIM

Contacting Hugo
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-bowne-anderson-045939a5/
Substack https://hugobowne.substack.com/

Contacting Dave
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsungo
Dave’s Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623

Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson

Heavybit is the leading early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure. Since 2013, we've helped launch and scale visionary technical startups—from DevSecOps and feature flagging to AI code generation and beyond. We go hands-on from day 0, backing founders as they turn code into companies and build the future of software from the bottom up to the top down.

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Love & Bigfoot is an independent Nashville band fusing Southern rock, R&B, and soul into a gritty, passionate sound. Their debut single and album “No Compromise” drop August 20, 2025 — a raw, unfiltered anthem of resilience and heart that cements them as one of Nashville’s rising indie artists to watch.

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Workday is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. 

Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries– from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

Once a week we get together in a studio somewhere in London to take the piss out of telecoms and technology for an hour or so.

i want to be a robot when i grow up.

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