AI, Intrapreneurship, and the Future of Equipment Finance

22/07/2025 45 min Episodio 6
AI, Intrapreneurship, and the Future of Equipment Finance

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In this episode of Portfolio Perspective: Managing Risk & Seizing Opportunity, host Andrew Pace sits down with RJ Grimshaw, CEO of The AI CEO and former CEO of Unifi Equipment Finance. RJ shares his unique journey from leading high-growth finance teams to helping businesses embrace AI with a human-first approach. From demystifying AI adoption to empowering teams through intrapreneurship, RJ offers actionable strategies for leaders looking to innovate while staying rooted in relationship-driven business.Key Topics Discussed:RJ’s pivot from equipment finance CEO to AI-focused strategistThe difference between AI hype and real-world applicationsOvercoming AI fatigue and cutting through the noiseBuilding strong SOPs as the foundation for successful automationThe three-bucket model for AI adoption: prompting, automation, and dataWhy intrapreneurs are the game-changers in modern organizationsSuccess stories where AI improved efficiency without losing the human touchHow leaders can overcome fear and resistance to AI integrationNotable Takeaways:“AI won’t fix a poor team, but it can make your best people exceptional by freeing them to focus on what truly matters.”“Precision prompting is the skill that separates top performers—it’s about asking smarter questions, not just more questions.”“Automation should start internally before extending it to clients; AI is a teammate, not a replacement for human connection.”Subscribe to Portfolio Perspective: Managing Risk & Seizing Opportunity for more industry insights and field-tested strategies.For more information, visit Asset Compliant Solutions.

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