Strategy Room AI with Ernest Peralta

In this episode of the AI Strategy Podcast , Ernest Peralta explores what he calls the AI Boomerang —the growing phenomenon where tasks delegated to AI agents end up returning to humans because of errors, missing context, or poor judgment. While AI agents can dramatically improve productivity by automating repetitive work, coordinating workflows, and analyzing large amounts of data, they are not i...

In this episode, I break down the most important AI signals coming out of the World Economic Forum and what they reveal about the year ahead. At Davos, the conversation around AI has shifted. Leaders are no longer debating tools — they’re focused on infrastructure, governance, risk, and capital allocation. AI is now being treated as a core economic force, not an experiment. We explore: Why AI stra...

Where AI, Markets, and Power Decisions Collide Strategy Room AI is a high-signal podcast for leaders, investors, operators, and professionals who want the truth behind AI, real estate, economic shifts, and modern decision-making—without hype, fear-mongering, or surface-level takes. Hosted by Ernest Peralta, this show breaks down how AI, capital, and market mechanics are quietly rewriting the rules...

The enterprise world just hit a turning point—and most people missed it. Accenture’s massive partnership with OpenAI isn’t just another corporate headline. It’s the moment consulting firms shift from advising on AI… to actually running AI inside their own delivery engines. And when a firm as big as Accenture changes how it operates, every Fortune 500 company downstream feels that ripple. In this e...

AI gets blamed for everything—hallucinations, mistakes, inconsistencies—but the truth is sharper: AI isn’t creating chaos. It’s exposing how chaotic most company processes already are. In this episode of  Strategy Room AI , Ernest breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind AI failures: there’s no structure, no validation layer, and no real review discipline inside most teams. When AI enters that e...

Most companies are still treating AI like a 'nice-to-have' piece of software, but the leaders seeing exponential gains have already made a critical shift: They treat AI like a reliable, tireless junior employee. In this episode, Ernest breaks down the difference between  deploying a tool  and  onboarding a teammate . Agentic AI isn't impressive because it answers questions; it's im...

AI isn’t breaking the consulting world — it’s exposing the blind spots that have been hiding inside firms for years. In this episode of  Strategy Room AI , I break down the emerging risk that almost no one in the industry is prepared for: the  AI due-diligence gap  that’s putting Deloitte, Accenture, McKinsey, the Big Four, and fast-growing boutique firms at serious delivery and compliance risk. W...

We’re entering an era where every person, every system, every city — and eventually every  leader  — will exist in two forms: the physical version and the digital version. This episode breaks down the rise of Digital Twins: virtual replicas that simulate, predict, and optimize outcomes before they happen. Ernest Peralta explores how digital twins evolved from NASA spacecraft simulations into one o...

Most leaders are using AI completely wrong — and it’s costing them opportunities, clarity, and strategic advantage. This episode reframes AI not as a prediction machine, but as the most powerful blindspot-detection tool leaders have ever had access to. Ernest breaks down why the biggest mistake executives make is asking AI for “the best answer,” when the real value is in uncovering the risks, assu...

In a world where markets swing overnight and new AI models rewrite entire industries in a single week, prediction is no longer an advantage — it’s a liability. Today, the leaders who win are the ones who practice foresight: the ability to see multiple futures, detect early signals, and make decisions before everyone else even knows what changed. In this episode, Ernest Peralta — AI Strategist, Pro...

In this episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta, we flip the script on how people view real estate brokers. Too often, brokers are boxed in as salespeople or dealmakers — but the truth is, they are entrepreneurs, analysts, and strategists who thrive in complexity and ambiguity. From managing high-stakes negotiations and compliance risks to leveraging AI-driven marketing and crafting powerful narr...

The future of real estate isn’t just about listings and open houses — it’s about technology reshaping the entire industry. In this episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta, we dive deep into the four innovations changing how we buy, sell, and invest in property: AI valuation tools – the truth behind Zillow’s Zestimate and next-gen predictive models Virtual tours & immersive tech – how AR + AI...

As AI accelerates layoffs and disrupts industries, the conversation around Universal Basic Income (UBI) is no longer science fiction — it’s becoming a serious policy debate. Could UBI be the safety net that helps millions survive in an AI-driven economy? Or will it create new risks and inequalities? In this episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta, we explore: The history of Universal Basic Income...

Success doesn’t come from hype or quick motivation — it comes from reps. In this episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta, we break down  The Rule of Reps™ : the discipline of showing up again and again, long after the excitement fades. From failing challenges like 75 Hard, to bouncing back from layoffs and failed businesses, Ernest shares how small, consistent reps transform into resilience, iden...

Can a YouTuber or digital entrepreneur replace a McKinsey consultant? In this bold episode of  NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta , we break down why content creators — the builders, brand strategists, and online entrepreneurs — may actually be better equipped to solve today’s business challenges than traditional consultants. Hosted by Ernest Peralta, a former Fortune 500 management consultant turned e...

Is the next trillion-dollar opportunity already here? In this episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta , we explore the explosive convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics — a megatrend projected to become a $5 trillion market in the next decade. You’ll learn: Why labor shortages and automation are accelerating AI-powered robotics How real estate, stocks, and private equity are shifting...

Top students from MIT, Harvard, and Georgetown are dropping out — not to escape education, but to confront what they believe is the biggest threat of our lifetime: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In this solo commentary episode of NEXT MOVE with Ernest Peralta , we dive into the rise of dropout founders, the existential fear driving them, and the AI gold rush that’s reshaping everything fro...

Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career or life? This episode is your wake-up call. In this engaging conversation, host Ernest Peralta shares the story behind why he walked away from a successful 15-year career in corporate consulting—working with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and T-Mobile—to pursue purpose, impact, and freedom. From completing an Ironman and ultramarathon to build...