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gguttalksStop Treating AI Like Google!Maria from GGUTT discusses the importance of rethinking how we use generative AI in organizations.TakeawaysGenerative 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 usage drives cultural shifts.AI can enhance strategic planning and thinking.Using AI for more than admin...
2025-07-1505 min
gguttalksFrom Aid to Trade. Transforming Agriculture in Papua New GuineaRona Conn, founder of Otherdots, is transforming Pacific agriculture and trade by connecting Indigenous producers to global markets.Rona’s story is deeply personal. She comes from a legacy of agricultural and community empowerment in Papua New Guinea, and she’s carried that forward—building sustainable businesses, focusing on trade-led economic growth over traditional aid.She’s bridging food security and economic gaps, joined by alliance partners creating a win-win for all, which means community-driven solutions to empower thousands of families. A solution that can be scaled which is the next step. She built all this wit...
2025-05-011h 38
gguttalksEmbracing AI Is Crucial For Small Business Owners NOWMaria 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://go.ggutt.com/videos* Talks: gguttalks.xyz* Let's work together: ggutt.com* Newsletter: mariamatloub.com00:00 Introduction to AI for Small Businesses03:03...
2025-04-1509 min
gguttalks#95 What Artificial Intelligence Means for the FUTURE of Learning with Dr. Stella LeeDr. 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. We talk about her background and journey, blending design, arts, and computer science, AI literacy and learning, as well as her framework.Where to find Dr...
2024-09-221h 07
gguttalks#94 From Agile Coach to Facilitator, Empowering Teams and Understanding Team Culture with Charles Louis de Maere @ Exploration LabsCharles - 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 Maria* Linkedin: https://go.ggutt.com/maria-linkedin* TikTok: go.ggutt.com/tiktok* YouTube: http://go.ggutt.com/videosTimestamps
2024-07-2655 min
gguttalks#93 From Architecture to Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, the Role of Designers, AI, Understanding Style and the Future with Angela Shen-HsiehAngela 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/angelashenhsieh/* X: https://twitter.com/angelashenhsieh* Alcōv: https://alcov.co/Maria* Linkedin: https://go.ggutt.com/maria-linkedin...
2024-06-271h 02
gguttalks#90 Design, Creativity, Imagination, AI, Reality Checks and Foundation StudiesSilia Abou Arbid is an architect, designer and educator. She was my mentor, leaving her marks in my growth as a designer and professional. She has taught over 8000 students and shares her journey, thoughts and perception on design, AI, apple, and the meaning and impact of design.Where to find Silia:Email: https://sard.lau.edu.lb/about/people/silia-abou-arbid.phpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silia-abou-arbid-turf-c-94ba9120/Maria:X: https://go.ggutt.com/xLinkedin: https://go.ggutt.com/maria-linkedinYouTube: http://go.ggutt.com/videos
2024-06-231h 46
gguttalks#92 Entrepreneurship in MENA-GCC, Social Dynamics, Fundraising, Tech Ecosystems, Building Relationships with Walid MansourWalid 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 XFollow Maria on Substack or LinkedinWatch the episode on YoutubeTimestamps:0.00.00 - Introduction5.42.00 - MENA, GG, today and tomorrow19.25.00 - The Entrepreneurial Appetite...
2024-06-201h 03
gguttalks#91 The Key to Saving or Killing it: Your BeliefThoughts 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.substack.com
2024-06-1305 min
gguttalks#90 Design, Creativity, AI, Imagination, Foundation Studies and Apple with Silia Abou ArbidSilia 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.linkedin.com/in/silia-abou-arbid-turf-c-94ba9120/Maria:* X: https://go.ggutt.com/x* Linkedin: https://go...
2024-06-061h 46
gguttalks#88 Entrepreneurship to Get Out of Debt, The Power of Luck, Startup Investing with Nicole GlarosNicole 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/talksWhere to find Nicole:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nglaros/Website: https://nearlynicole.com/X: https://twitter.com/nglarosMe...
2024-05-0255 min
gguttalks#87 Data Visualization, AI, Technology, and the Future Beyond Visuals with Paolo CiuccarelliPaolo 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/talksWhere to find Paolo:X: https://twitter.com/pciuccarelli?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolociuccarelliPolitecnico di Milano: https://dipartimentodesign.polimi.it/it/staff/show/42952Northeastern University: https://camd.northeastern.edu/people/paolo-ciuccarelli/Density Design Lab: ht...
2024-04-251h 32
gguttalks#85 Tackling Water Challenges, Effects of Water on our Health, Drinking Safe Water and Changing Lives with Water with Dr. Parag Agarwal @ JanaJalDr. 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/talksWhere to find Parag:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-parag-agarwal-7a277213b/Website: https://www.janajal.com/Instagram: https://www.in...
2024-04-121h 01
gguttalks#84 What a 4 Year Old Can Teach Us About Communication and Prompt Design.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.substack.com
2024-04-0407 min
gguttalks#82 How Intelligent are LLMs? Beasts or More Humane AGI? AGI Teachers at our Fingertips featuring Keith Teare.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.substack.com
2024-03-2609 min
gguttalks#81 Reflections on Inflection AI's Pi Product, Gen AI Learnings from Mustafa Suleyman and The Saga around Inflection and Microsoft - Maria @GGUTTThis 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/talksIf 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 with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.com
2024-03-2123 min
gguttalksMaking Change Through Design | Coaching | EP24.S2 Vincenzo Di MariaIn episodes 20-24 I had an awesome conversation with Vincenzo Di Maria! We could've had a 2 day long conversation but we mainly focused on his experience in facilitating, researching, consulting, training, coaching, and his book, written during the long lockdowns in Italy! 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
2022-06-2715 min
gguttalksMaking Change Through Design | Authoring | EP23.S2 Vincenzo Di MariaIn episodes 20-24 I had an awesome conversation with Vincenzo Di Maria! We could've had a 2 day long conversation but we mainly focused on his experience in facilitating, researching, consulting, training, coaching, and his book, written during the long lockdowns in Italy! 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
2022-06-2512 min
gguttalksMaking Change Through Design | Training | EP22.S2 Vincenzo Di MariaIn episodes 20-24 I had an awesome conversation with Vincenzo Di Maria! We could've had a 2 day long conversation but we mainly focused on his experience in facilitating, researching, consulting, training, coaching, and his book, written during the long lockdowns in Italy! 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
2022-06-2310 min
gguttalksMaking Change Through Design | Consulting | EP21.S2 Vincenzo Di MariaIn episodes 20-24 I had an awesome conversation with Vincenzo Di Maria! We could've had a 2 day long conversation but we mainly focused on his experience in facilitating, researching, consulting, training, coaching, and his book, written during the long lockdowns in Italy! 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
2022-06-2115 min
gguttalksMaking Change Through Design | Facilitation | EP20.S2 Vincenzo Di MariaIn episodes 20-24 I had an awesome conversation with Vincenzo Di Maria! We could've had a 2 day long conversation but we mainly focused on his experience in facilitating, researching, consulting, training, coaching, and his book, written during the long lockdowns in Italy! 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
2022-06-1911 min
Startup: lanciare e far crescere la propria impresa innovativaLeaks of the week, TechBBQ, Startup Genome, business angel dell’annoQuesta puntata di Leaks fo the week è dedicata ai temi della settimana: Maria Matloub di Ggutt e Emil Abirascid, conversano di TechBBQ, l’evento tech startup che si è svolto a Copenhagen, del report di Startup Genome sugli ecosistemi del mondo che vede crescere il peso e il dinamismo dell’Europa, della nomina del business angel dell’anno da parte del Club degli Investitori che ha scelto Antonella Grassigli di Doorway, le startup della settimana sono Exein che ha chiuso un round internazionale da sei milioni di euro e Busforfun che ha rilevato gli asset di BusRapido. Parliamo poi di NFT e citiam...
2021-09-2715 minStartup: lanciare e far crescere la propria impresa innovativaLeaks of the week: nuovi fondi e round, acquisizioni tra startup, la strategia dei contenutiQuesta puntata di Leaks of the week con Maria Matloub di Ggutt ed Emil Abirascid, direttore di Startupbusiness, analizza le notizie della settimana parlando dei nuovi fondi biotech lanciati da Panakès Partners e Claris Ventures, del round di Soldo da 180 milioni di dollari, del fenomeno delle acquisizioni tra startup che vede anche il caso italiano di Satispay che acquisisce AdvisorEat con un’operazione di aqui-hiring, e Zoom che compra un call center cloud, della crescente importanza dei contenuti per le piattaforme social da Facebook a Clubhouse
2021-07-2618 min