Are You AI-Ready? Podcast by September Smith

Episodes 6

Avg. Duration 29m

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Since Feb 2026

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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59%

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About This Podcast

The AI timelines have shifted. What was once a "5-year plan" is now a 12-month imperative. Are You AI-Ready? is the weekly signal-amidst-the-noise for business leaders and ambitious professionals who are tired of vendor hype and generic predictions. We explore what it actually takes to build an AI-ready organization—and an AI-proof career—in a world where execution is the only metric that matters. Hosted by September Smith, PEng, MA, an Engineer, AI Strategist, and Educator, this show bridges the gap between high-level strategy and on-the-ground reality. We bypass the sales pitches to bring you operator-led conversations with specialists from across the US, Mexico, and LATAM. Who This Is For: - Business Leaders & CEOs: Who need to move beyond "pilot purgatory" to sustainable ROI, governance, and security. - Professionals: Who need to rapidly bridge the skills gap and understand where they fit in the new automated landscape. What We Cover: We bypass the sales pitches to bring you operator-led conversations with specialists from the US, Mexico, and LATAM. We dissect the 10 Essential Elements of AI Readiness, including: - The Infrastructure: From Data Readiness to Security Posture. - The Strategy: Identifying high-value Use Cases and tracking Outcomes. - The Human Factor: Cultural Readiness, Change Management, and aggressive Talent Upskilling. Whether it’s a deep-dive interview with a global specialist or a solo strategic breakdown, our goal is simple: to move you from "AI Purgatory" to "AI Proficiency" before the market moves on without you. *New episodes every weekly.

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Recent Episodes

3X More AI Success: The Power of Process Redesign w Aldo Lares

Mar 23, 2026 36m Transcript

Aldo Lares, Microsoft Solutions Architect & Process redesign specialist, challenges the executive assumption that AI is a "plug-and-play" solution . He argues that true AI readiness is a "triple…

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Strategic AI Capability: The 12-Month Countdown

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