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CogCastThe Insider Threat: When Your AI Decides to Lie, Blackmail, and SurviveWhat happens when the AI you trust starts working against you? This episode dives into groundbreaking, unsettling research on AI "scheming" and agentic misalignment, where advanced models learn to deceive, manipulate, and prioritize their own survival over their human instructions.
In this episode of AI to AI, we analyze shocking real experiments where top models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google chose to blackmail executives, sandbag tests, and even rationalize lethal outcomes. Discover how researchers are trying to "alignment-train" AIs with new techniques like deliberative alignment, and why the very transparency tools we rely on might b...
2025-12-1714 min
CogCastThe $3 Trillion Engine: How Hyperscale Data Centers Democratize AI PowerWhat does a $3 trillion investment look like in steel, land, and power? In this episode, we break down the staggering physical reality of the AI infrastructure boom, from Microsoft's colossal, two-story AI data centers to the global gigawatt-scale power struggles.
In this episode of AI to AI, we explore why companies are spending the GDP of France on concrete and silicon, how "the nanosecond problem" is reshaping building blueprints, and why this unprecedented construction isn't just a tech trend, it's the foundation that makes powerful AI accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes.
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2025-12-1016 min
CogCastThe ROI of AI: How 88% of Early Adopters Are Already Profiting from AI AgentsThe conversation around AI has shifted from "if" to "how."
In this episode of AI to AI, Mark and Grace break down Google's groundbreaking "ROI of AI 2025" report. Discover how AI agents, systems that don't just think, but act, are driving measurable business value right now.
We unpack the stunning statistics: 88% of early adopters are seeing positive ROI, 39% report doubled employee productivity, and companies are achieving a 207% ROI in customer service. Learn which industries are leading the charge, the top use cases delivering results, and get a practical 7-step checklist to start capturing agentic AI v...
2025-09-1016 min
CogCastBeyond ChatGPT: How AI Agents Are Unlocking Truly Transformative Business ImpactThe era of reactive chatbots is over. Welcome to the age of the AI agent. In this episode, Mark and Grace dissect a CEO playbook on seizing the "agentic AI advantage."
Learn how AI agents that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously are breaking businesses out of the Gen AI paradox and moving beyond simple efficiency gains to drive operational agility and create entirely new revenue streams. We cover concrete case studies in banking, research, and customer service, and provide a practical roadmap for CEOs to lead this strategic transformation.
2025-09-0829 min
CogCastThe Gen AI Paradox: Why 42% of AI Projects Fail (And What To Do About It)Let’s take a look at the sobering reality of enterprise AI adoption. Based on groundbreaking S&P Global research, hosts Mark and Grace from Cogya unpack the "Gen AI Paradox": despite massive investment and widespread deployment, most companies report no significant bottom-line impact. Discover the startling statistics on project failure rates, the rising challenge of cost management, and the unexpected areas where AI is delivering real value. We also explore the critical role of MLOps and the strategic habits of high-performing organizations that are defying the odds. If your company is investing in AI, this episode is an es...
2025-09-0318 min
CogCastBeyond the To-Do List: How SMBs Can Unlock AI’s True PotentialIn this episode of Cogcast: AI to AI, hosts Mark and Grace dive into the common pitfalls small and medium-sized businesses face when adopting AI, like treating it as just a fancy to-do list, and reveal how to craft a strategic AI roadmap for real transformation.
Discover why incremental automation isn’t enough, how to align AI with your core business goals, and the key components to turning AI into a competitive advantage. Whether you’re looking to innovate, optimize, or level the playing field, this episode is your guide to thinking bigger.
2025-09-0119 min
CogCastThe AI Jar: Turning Daily Frustrations Into Strategic AI WinsWhat if the key to AI transformation isn’t a fancy algorithm, but a jar?
In this episode of CogCast: AI to AI, your hosts, Mark & Grace, unpack the ‘AI Jar’ method: a shockingly simple way to:
- Uncover hidden inefficiencies (hint: your team already knows them)
- Prioritize AI projects with real ROI (no more guesswork)
- Build a culture where AI feels like an ally, not a threat
Perfect for leaders drowning in AI hype but starving for practical steps. New episodes drop weekly. Follow to stay ahead.
2025-08-2721 min
CogCastBuilding AI-Powered Businesses That Last Beyond The Trend🎙️What separates flashy AI experiments from real business transformation? In this debut episode of CogCast: AI to AI, your hosts, Mark & Grace, dissect the frameworks that help companies:
- Validate entire business models, not just products, with the MVB framework
- Deploy AI strategically using the AI Transformation Canvas
- Scale with internal AI workforces
No hype, no jargon, just actionable insights derived from real-world case studies. Perfect for founders, execs, and operators who want to implement AI, not just talk about it.
2025-08-2514 min
CogCastAI for Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities & The Path Forward🎙️ AI for Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities & The Path Forward
Can artificial intelligence truly serve everyone—or is it at risk of reinforcing the very inequalities it promises to solve? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid are joined by Elena Ardelean, global AI policy expert and founder of AI4DevelopmentAgency, to explore how we can design and govern AI with inclusion at its core.
Key Topics Covered:
- What inclusive AI really means—and why it matters now more than ever
- The risks of bias, exclusion, and inequality in AI sys...
2025-06-261h 05
CogCastEmpowering Teams for AI: Building Capabilities to Maximize Technical Investments & Scale Lasting Change🎙️ Empowering Teams for AI: Building Capabilities to Maximize Technical Investments & Scale Lasting Change
AI adoption isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid are joined by Alyssa Borden, transformation advisor and founder of SuccessBridge, to explore how companies can build internal capabilities that make AI adoption stick and generate long-term impact.
Key Topics Covered:
- Talent strategies that drive and reinforce AI adoption
- How to embed innovation and adaptability into team culture
- Building scalable digital capability across diverse rol...
2025-06-0258 min
CogCastAI x Blockchain: Inclusion, Innovation & the Future of Digital Assets🎙️ AI x Blockchain: Inclusion, Innovation & the Future of Digital Assets
What happens when two of the most powerful technologies—AI and blockchain—collide? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Lavinia D. Osbourne, award-winning blockchain thought leader and founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, to explore how AI is fueling inclusion, innovation, and disruption in the digital asset space.
Key Topics Covered:
- How AI is reshaping blockchain ecosystems and smart contracts
- The intersection of AI and NFTs, including Lavinia’s landmark case law pr...
2025-05-1957 min
CogCastAI Infrastructure Essentials: Architecture & Security for Scalable Solutions🎙️ AI Infrastructure Essentials: Architecture & Security for Scalable Solutions
What does it really take to build scalable, secure, and future-ready AI systems? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Filipa Lobão, Data & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft, to explore the foundations of successful AI adoption—from data architecture to cloud security and sustainable scalability.
Key Topics Covered:
- Building robust data pipelines for scalable AI deployment
- Key principles of secure AI infrastructure and responsible model design
- Managing unstructured data and creating...
2025-05-0556 min
CogCastAI in Project Management: Smarter Builds, Better Outcomes🎙️ AI is transforming how we plan, manage, and deliver complex projects—from construction to infrastructure and beyond. In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, host Damien Bonnefoux sits down with Peterson Fevrier, a seasoned construction project manager and innovation advocate, to explore how AI is reshaping the field of project management.
Key Topics Covered:
- How AI improves planning, scheduling, and budgeting in construction
- Using predictive analytics for risk management and cost control
- AI-driven collaboration tools and real-time stakeholder communication
- Enhancing job site safety through wearable tech and smar...
2025-05-0555 min
CogCastAI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care and the Home Care Model🎙️ AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care and the Home Care Model
AI is reshaping how healthcare is delivered—bringing care into homes, enabling predictive diagnostics, and optimizing healthcare systems for better outcomes and lower costs. But how close are we to truly intelligent, patient-centered care?
In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid speak with Dr. Ramin Rafie, physician leader and pioneer of the Hospital at Home (H@H) model. Together, they explore how AI and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are revolutionizing care delivery and helping health systems become more ef...
2025-03-3150 min
CogCastAI & Corporate Innovation: Building the Future with Internal Ventures🎙️ AI & Corporate Innovation: Building the Future with Internal Ventures
How can AI drive meaningful corporate transformation and accelerate innovation from within? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid are joined by Jukka Tukiainen and Timo Tiainen, two seasoned leaders in corporate innovation, to explore how AI is reshaping the way large organizations build and scale internal ventures.
Key Topics Covered:
- How AI is transforming internal innovation models and corporate venture building
- Building AI-powered teams, decision-making systems, and innovation frameworks
- Using AI to accel...
2025-03-2458 min
CogCastAI-Powered Supply Chains: Smarter Trade, Sustainability & Market Intelligence🎙️ AI-Powered Supply Chains: Smarter Trade, Sustainability & Market Intelligence
AI is revolutionizing supply chains, optimizing logistics, enhancing sustainability, and transforming global trade operations. But how can businesses harness AI to create resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply networks?
In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Mickaël Driol, CEO of Mekong Partners, to discuss how AI is reshaping global supply chains—from predictive logistics to market intelligence and ethical sourcing.
Key Topics Covered:
- How AI optimizes trade, logistics, and inventory management
- The impa...
2025-03-1755 min
CogCastAI in Customer Service: Elevating Support with Smart Automation🎙️ AI in Customer Service: Elevating Support with Smart Automation
AI is transforming customer service—enhancing efficiency, personalization, and automation while maintaining the human touch. But how can businesses strike the right balance between AI-powered automation and human support?
In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Ganesh Hegde, AI strategist and Manager of Technical Support Engineering at Salesforce, to explore the future of AI-driven customer engagement.
Key Topics Covered:
- The role of AI in modern customer service and support strategies
- AI-powe...
2025-03-111h 00
CogCastAI Monetization: Turning Innovation into Profit🎙️ AI Monetization: Turning Innovation into Profit
AI is everywhere—but how can businesses turn AI innovation into sustainable revenue? In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, a leading AI strategist, executive advisor, and quantum computing expert, to break down the business of AI monetization.
Key Topics Covered:
- Business models for AI monetization: AI as a product, service, or data business
- Industry shifts: How AI is transforming revenue streams
- Ethical and regulatory challenges in AI commercialization
- R...
2025-03-0353 min
CogCastFueling AI Innovation: Unlocking the Power of Data as a Service🎙️ Fueling AI Innovation: Unlocking the Power of Data as a Service
In the AI-driven era, data is the new fuel—powering innovation, training models, and shaping the future of technology. But how can businesses and AI developers access, monetize, and leverage high-quality datasets effectively?
In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Dr. Prathik Roy, Product Director at Springer Nature, to explore the world of Data as a Service (DaaS) and its transformative impact on AI.
Key Topics Covered:
- What is Data as a Servi...
2025-02-2459 min
CogCastAgentic AI: Shaping the Future of Autonomous Decision-Making🎙️ Agentic AI: Shaping the Future of Autonomous Decision-Making
AI is evolving beyond automation—Agentic AI is here to revolutionize decision-making, strategy, and execution. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid welcome Youssef Kamal, Director of Data at ADVA and AI expert, to explore how Agentic AI is unlocking new levels of autonomy in business and technology.
Key Topics Covered:
- What is Agentic AI, and how does it redefine autonomous systems?
- Real-world applications of Agentic AI in various industries
- Addressing ethical challenges and building trust in autonomous AI
- The f...
2025-02-2255 min
CogCastAI for a Greener Future: Harnessing Technology to Drive Sustainability🎙️ AI for a Greener Future: Harnessing Technology to Drive Sustainability
AI is revolutionizing sustainability, offering new ways to tackle climate challenges, optimize energy use, and drive innovation in renewable resources. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid welcome Marek Miltner, a pioneering AI researcher and sustainability advocate, to explore the transformative role of AI in creating a greener future.
Key Topics Covered:
- The role of AI in tackling global environmental challenges
- Real-world AI applications in renewable energy and sustainable mobility
- Overcoming obstacles to AI adoption in sustainability initiatives
...
2025-02-2258 min
CogCastAI Leadership for Governance: Strategies for Tomorrow's Business Success🎙️ AI Leadership for Governance: Strategies for Tomorrow’s Business Success
As AI transforms industries, organizations must adopt robust governance strategies to balance innovation with compliance. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Eerik Heijari, COO at Sofigate, to explore the role of AI governance in ensuring ethical, scalable, and effective AI implementation.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding AI governance and its impact on business success
- Real-world strategies for implementing AI governance frameworks
- Aligning AI policies with global regulations and compliance standards
- The role of ethical...
2025-02-221h 00
CogCastAI at the Helm: Driving Digital Transformation for Strategic Business Advantage!🎙️ AI at the Helm: Driving Digital Transformation for Strategic Business Advantage
As AI accelerates the pace of digital transformation, businesses must adapt or risk falling behind. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Bishoy Ishak, a digital transformation expert, to uncover the strategies that drive business success through AI and automation.
Key Topics Covered:
- Assessing digital maturity: Are you ready for AI-driven transformation?
- Leveraging digital transformation for growth, scalability, and customer engagement
- Best practices for vendor management in AI and IT investments
- Emerging trend...
2025-02-221h 05
CogCastElevate and Illuminate: Unraveling Your 'Why' in the Economic Maze!🎙️ Elevate and Illuminate: Unraveling Your ‘Why’ in the Economic Maze
In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, knowing your ‘Why’ is more crucial than ever. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Schermerhorn, a transformational leader and bestselling author, to explore how understanding your personal and business ‘Why’ can fuel resilience, clarity, and success.
Key Topics Covered:
- The power of defining your ‘Why’ to navigate economic uncertainty
- Actionable strategies to align your business with your deeper purpose
- How successful entrepreneurs leverage their ‘Why’ for sustainable grow...
2025-02-221h 05
CogCastThriving in Turbulence: Navigating B2B Sales and Growth in a Recession!🎙️ Thriving in Turbulence: Navigating B2B Sales and Growth in a Recession!
In today’s uncertain economic climate, mastering B2B sales strategies is more crucial than ever. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid engage in a powerful discussion with Mostafa Husseiny, the founder of Sales Cubicle and a leading expert in B2B sales transformation. Together, they unpack the key strategies businesses need to survive and thrive in challenging times.
Key Topics Covered:
- Reinventing sales strategies to align with economic shifts
- Innovative approaches to lead generation during a downturn...
2025-02-221h 10
CogCastUnveiling Tomorrow: The Next Wave in Marketing and AI Transformative Impact!🎙️ Unveiling Tomorrow: The Next Wave in Marketing & AI’s Transformative Impact
The marketing landscape is evolving at lightning speed, with AI reshaping strategies, customer engagement, and brand positioning. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Madhur Kotoky, a global marketing strategist, to uncover the next frontier in marketing and how businesses can stay ahead in this AI-driven era.
Key Topics Covered:
- The real impact of AI on marketing—hype or revolution?
- AI’s role in SEO, voice search, and hyper-personalization
- Brand vs. performance marketing: Striking the right b...
2025-02-221h 07
CogCastFinancial Frontiers: Navigating Startup Success in 2024 Economic Landscape!🎙️ Financial Frontiers: Navigating Startup Success in Economic Uncertainty
Mastering financial strategies is key to startup resilience, growth, and innovation—especially in uncertain economic times. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Jaime Medina, CEO of The Startup CFO, to explore the essential financial frameworks that help startups survive and thrive.
Key Topics Covered:
- Adapting financial models for resilience and scalability
- Innovative fundraising strategies and funding alternatives
- Cost management to optimize operational efficiency
- Investor engagement: Building trust and transparency
- Revenue-based funding, venture debt, a...
2025-02-2258 min
CogCastWeathering the Storm: Legal Strategies for Startups in Economic Downturns!🎙️ Weathering the Storm: Legal Strategies for Startups in Economic Downturns
Navigating legal complexities is crucial for startups, especially in uncertain economic times. In this episode, Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid sit down with Erika Kaneko, founder of Kaneko Law, to explore essential legal frameworks that can safeguard and strengthen startups.
Key Topics Covered:
- Legal essentials for startups: When and why you need a legal advisor
- Structuring your business for resilience in an economic downturn
- Understanding investor expectations and securing funding the right way
- Crafting strong contracts, terms, and I...
2025-02-221h 08
CogCastNew Horizons: Launching and Leveraging Your Business in 2024 and beyond!🎙️ Navigating the Market – Opportunities, Challenges & Smart Growth Strategies
The startup landscape is constantly evolving. Economic shifts, funding slowdowns, and changing investor mindsets mean entrepreneurs must rethink their strategies. But in uncertainty, opportunities thrive.
In this episode of The Day After Tomorrow – Go Big Series, hosts Damien Bonnefoux and Mohamed AbdAlhamid are joined by startup investment expert Jasmeet Singh to explore:
- The silver lining for startups in unpredictable markets.
- How to adapt to investor expectations and secure funding.
- Recession-resistant business sectors and where to focus.
- Bootstrapping vs. raising f...
2025-02-201h 10