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In this episode we discuss: Making AI happen in 2025 for your organization. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Author of "How To Sell Tech" and “The Revenue Operations Playbook”.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Charlie Cowan: How can professionals stay updated in an era where AI is rapidly disrupting industries like sales and marketing?With AI advancing faster than its everyday adoption, how can businesses bridge the gap between innovation and practical implementation?How can non-developers leverage AI tools to accelerate product development while overcoming emotional and technical challenges?In a world where restrictive AI policies hinder adoption, how can organisations balance data privacy concerns with fostering innovation?Rather than replacing jobs, how can AI be used to supercharge teams, enhance leadership effectiveness, and drive productivity?References https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecowan/charliecowan.aihttps://v0.dev/https://replit.com/aihttps://lovable.dev/Bolt.newhttps://www.cursor.com/https://codeium.com/windsurfhttps://notebooklm.google.com/Biography Charlie Cowan helps organisations accelerate AI adoption, guiding CxOs in embedding AI-driven processes to unlock new opportunities. As the founder of Kowalah, an AI-powered buying platform, he built the business from scratch—without prior coding experience—using AI tools. Now, he shares his journey to inspire others to embrace AI innovation.An author of four books on sales, revenue operations, and go-to-market strategy, Charlie provides practical insights for scaling startups and sales teams. Passionate about AI and business transformation, he continues to drive conversations on the future of AI adoption and leadership.To learn more about Beth and Brandon or to find out about sponsorship opportunities click here. Summary20:13 Introduction to Charlie Cowan and His Journey23:14 The Impact of AI on Business and Personal Reinvention25:35 Building Koala: The Journey of a Non-Developer28:00 Navigating Challenges in AI Development30:48 Balancing Consulting and Product Development31:27 Leveraging LinkedIn for AI Insights32:40 The AI Bubble and Company Policies34:55 Embracing AI: Opportunities and Risks41:28 Transforming Organisations with AI44:02 Innovative Tools for Information Management46:38 Practical AI Applications in Leadership49:23 Final Thoughts on AI and AutomationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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