In this episode of The AI Space Podcast, host Sanjay Kalluvilayil (Founder & CEO, Stonehaas Advisors) sits down with Catherine McMillan, Founding Director of the The AI Collective, a global nonprofit community with 70,000+ members shaping the future of artificial intelligence.We dive deep into:1. The rise of AI and its impact on society, business, and the future of work2. Catherine's journey and how The AI Collective is building communities across 40+ cities worldwide3. The challenges of AI ethics, governance, and responsible innovation4. Practical strategies for entrepreneurs, founders, and community builders leveraging AI5. Insights on LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, AI tools, and AI agents (MCP)6. The balance between AI disruption, job displacement, and new opportunitiesWhether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, policymaker, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping our collective future, this conversation will give you valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations with global leaders in AI, technology, and innovation.Guest: Catherine McMillan – Founding Director, AI CollectiveHost: Sanjay Kalluvilayil – Founder & CEO, Stonehaas AdvisorsPartner: Atlas Cloud – Powering the next generation of AI innovation🔗: https://www.atlascloud.ai📅: https://calendly.com/nancy4atlascloud...Join the AI Revolution - Artificial Intelligence Insights for AI Startups & Founders!Websites: 📅: https://calendly.com/sanjay-stonehaas...🌐: https://theaispacepodcast.ai🌐: https://stonehaasadvisors.com/🔗:  / sanjaykalluvilayil  🔗:  / the-aispace-podcast-with-host-sanjay-kallu...  Host Bio: Sanjay Kalluvilayil is a visionary leader on a mission to help AI businesses win clients, convert sales, and scale operations to maximize cash flow and valuation. As a trusted advisor and fractional CXO, he brings 30+ years of strategic and execution expertise—from Big 4 consulting to Fortune 500 transformation to startup acceleration.Company Bio: Stonehaas Advisors works with AI founders and businesses to overcome growth and cash flow challenges by designing and executing GTM strategies that drive organic growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits.Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:39 – Welcome to the AI Space Podcast02:30 – Introducing Katherine McMillan & AI Collective03:51 – Hottest trends in AI right now04:54 – Strategies for scaling with AI05:53 – Katherine’s journey into AI07:32 – The ChatGPT moment & AI boom09:13 – Building the AI Collective10:24 – Early consulting career & Fulbright in South Korea13:01 – Lessons from teaching & startups abroad15:25 – Cultural exchange, language & AI’s role19:14 – Mission of the AI Collective20:52 – Rapid global growth of chapters22:56 – Culture, doer-ship, & scaling challenges26:36 – Insights on vision & mindset27:54 – Finding your unique value in an AI world29:42 – Entrepreneurship & AI tools33:57 – Marketing, sales & entrepreneurship lessons34:36 – How to get your first clients or community members36:05 – The importance of consistency & follow-through38:02 – Emotional resilience & the valley of disappointment39:24 – Scaling with AI tools & LLMs40:44 – Which LLMs & tools Katherine uses43:29 – Limitations & frustrations with AI models44:25 – Automations & workflow hacks47:00 – No easy button: challenges with AI tools49:18 – AI agents, MCP & the future of scaling51:14 – Using AI as a founding team member52:46 – Democratizing AI & accessibility54:38 – AI disruption, layoffs & the future of work57:44 – Balancing AI innovation & governance01:00:14 – Social media, unintended consequences & AI’s shadow side01:02:20 – Final thoughts & encouragement01:03:11 – How to connect with Katherine & AI CollectiveAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Podcast, AI News, Tech News, GPT

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