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Discover how design is often hidden in budgets, the impact of leadership support, and practical strategies to embed design as a core capability for business success. Expanding and relating to what Eric and I discussed about the investment in design. Key topics Design budget and investment visibility Leadership’s role in design culture Integrating design into business strategy Takeaways Design budg...

Eric Quint, a prominent design leader and author, discusses the critical aspects of effective design leadership, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, the distinction between design as strategy versus tactics, and the need for a governance framework to elevate design within organizations. In this episode, he shares insights on measuring the impact of design, building a design center, and na...

Ivo Boniolo is an inventor, PhD in in Automation Engineering and agentic entrepreneur. He co-founded one of the most well-known Italian venture builders. He’s now focused on building an entire business operated by AI agents. In this episode, Ivo Boniolo shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on the evolution of AI and its potential impact on various industries. He discusses...

Keith Teare is back on gguttalks and discusses the impact of AI, particularly on venture capital, life, education, universal wealth, and the need for a balanced approach to automation and human involvement.. He emphasizes the importance of using AI as a tool for enhancing human creativity and critical thinking, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the global la...

This episode unpacks where the real business value of generative AI lies: in how we think, not what we use. Written here . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.com

A short dive into the power, meaning and understanding of empathy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.com

In this episode, I share my journey into AI, emphasizing the importance of mindset, creativity, and human judgment in the adoption of AI. I highlight the transformative potential of generative AI while addressing the fears and misconceptions surrounding it, the collaborative approach to AI where human intuition and critical thinking play a crucial role in decision-making. I also explores the ethic...

Maria from GGUTT discusses the importance of rethinking how we use generative AI in organizations. Takeaways Generative AI should not be treated like a search engine. Engagement with AI tools can lead to better outcomes. Curiosity and context are essential for effective AI use. AI is a conversation partner, not just a tool. Leaders must design organizations that work with AI. Visibility in AI usag...

Maria discusses the importance of AI for small businesses and how they can adopt it effectively. She emphasizes the need for a mindset shift towards curiosity, personalization, and upskilling. Thanks for reading gguttalks! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. * Spotify: https://go.ggutt.com/gguttalks-spotify * Apple: https://go.ggutt.com/gguttalks-apple * Youtube: https://g...

Johanna Lundqvist is a nurse and researcher, an artist and jewelry creating works that blur the lines between nature and fantasy and speaker, to say the least, who is not afraid to explore the transitions of life - including the ones most people shy away from, from a western society perspective. A registered nurse from Sweden, she’s worked in elderly care, geropsychiatry, and specialized hospice c...

Dr. Stella Lee is the founder of Paradox Learning, where she offers practical advice and strategy on AI. She's also a speaker, startup advisor, and columnist. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for FREE to receive new posts and support my work. She has over 20 years of international experience in consulting digital learning initiatives with higher education, government, NGOs, and the private sectors....

Charles - Louis de Maere transitioned from being a Technical lead and agile coach to facilitator. He helps teams work and communicate better, doing invisible and visual faciliation. We talk about the impact of his work, understanding culture and being a process expert. Where to find Charles-Louis * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslouisdemaere * Projects: www.exploration-labs.com   Mar...

Angela Shen-Hsieh is an entrepreneur, technologist, architect, and designer who worked in the corporate world and startup world. She loves to think about the future and build things. She led teams to create new innovations with AI, big data and collaborate. She’s currently the founder and CEO of Alcōv, a home styling and shopping app. Where to find Angela * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

Walid Mansour is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of MEVP. He’s been deeply involved in the VC & Technology ecosystem in the MENA region for over 20 years from setup, to scale up and exits. He serves as a board member and advisor to many technology companies regionally and globally. Follow Walid on Linkedin and X Follow Maria on Substack or Linkedin Watch the episode on Youtube Timestamps : 0.00.00 - Int...

Thoughts on belief. Peace, Love and Having an Open Mind. It all comes down to critical and analytical thinking. Socials: * X: https://go.ggutt.com/x * Linkedin: https://go.ggutt.com/maria-linkedin * YouTube: http://go.ggutt.com/videos * TikTok: https://go.ggutt.com/tiktok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt...

Silia Abou Arbid is an architect, designer and educator. A unique individual in the way she thinks and does things. She taught over 8000 to date. She’s been an influential figure in my personal growth as a designer, teacher and professional. We go through her backstory at the very end. Where to find Silia: * Email: https://sard.lau.edu.lb/about/people/silia-abou-arbid.php * Linkedin: https://www.l...

Thoughts on AI and Creativity. Embarking on an exciting journey of discovery. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.com

Nicole Glaros is an entrepreneur, operator, executive, venture capitalist and investor. She wears multiple hats as a board director, teacher, and speaker. We explore topics related to entrepreneurship and investing, backed by her years of experience as a founder, investor at Techstars and founder again! And we also spoke about… hair! Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks Where t...

Paolo Ciuccarelli, a communication designer and researcher, professor of design, founder of the Density Design Research Lab - an award-winning laboratory for data visualization and information design at Politecnico di Milano – as well as Founding Director of the Center for Design at Northeastern University. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks Where to find Paolo: X: https://tw...

A great time to share thoughts on what is Design during the Milan Design Week. While visiting the Kohler installation, I recorded the episode at Via Senato. This episode is dedicated to Gianluca Brugnoli. It contains a brief clip of his first appearance on the show, where he talks about design education within a broader conversation. Some video overlays of some of the installations and exhibitions...

Dr. Parag Agarwal is the founder and CEO of JanaJal, a social enterprise on a mission to bring safe water to underserved communities.  This is his second appearance on the show. We focus on water, how it can keep us safe and change our lives, where to find safe water to drink, and how water can keep us healthy. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks Where to find Parag: LinkedIn:...

This is the third episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.subst...

Alain Visser is the founder and ex-CEO of Lynk&Co. (CEO at the time of the recording.) He brings over 35 years of global automotive executive experience which we dive into, going from mobility, design and launching a new brand in a more traditional environment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.c...

This is the second episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.subs...

This is the first episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks If the robotic voice was too much, I enjoyed playing with my new toy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...