Mar 23, 202637 minS0
<p>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 header" involving the...
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Are You AI-Ready?
Hosted by September Smith · business · EN
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 bri
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What is Are You AI-Ready? about?
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.
Who hosts Are You AI-Ready??
Are You AI-Ready? is hosted by September Smith. The show has published 6 episodes to date.
What has Are You AI-Ready? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "3X More AI Success: The Power of Process Redesign w Aldo Lares" (23 March 2026, 37 minutes), "Adopt AI, Have Zero Trust - with Hector Ocadiz" (12 March 2026, 36 minutes), and "AI-Readiness - 10 Elements and a "Silver Bullet" to Get There" (3 March 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Are You AI-Ready? publish?
Are You AI-Ready? publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 6 episodes.
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Booking probability for Are You AI-Ready? is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Are You AI-Ready? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Are You AI-Ready?'s contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Are You AI-Ready? are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. Are You AI-Ready? has a business audience.
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September Smith hosts Are You AI-Ready?, a business podcast with 6 episodes published.
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- Mar 12, 202636 minS0
<p>In this episode, we talk with Hector Ocadiz, founder of Suri Services, a Mexican "Frontier Firm" at the leading edge of AI-enabled Business Process Outsourcing. Hector argues that true AI readiness requires a "Secure...
- Mar 3, 202626 minS0
<p>Most business leaders are overwhelmed by the 10 distinct elements required for AI-readiness—resulting in massive cognitive overload and an 80% failure rate for enterprise AI initiatives.</p><p>In this episode, hosts...
- Feb 24, 202615 minS0
<p>The professional world is about to change radically. While many business leaders have been operating on a three-to-five-year plan for AI adoption, the timeline has officially shifted. With Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa...
- Feb 24, 202635 minS0
<p>Most organizations are rushing into AI "sin rumbo"—without a direction. In this premiere episode, host September Smith sits down with Eduardo Cerda, Digital Transformation & Strategy Advisor and author of AI with a...
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Feb 23, 20260 minS0Most businesses and professionals are not "AI ready," but a "seismic shift" is expected in 12 to 18 months. Preparation for this shift needs to begin now. The "Are You AI Ready" podcast features weekly conversations...
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