From AI Hype to Real-World Impact: Building Smarter Businesses & Preparing the Next Generation

Описание: What does it take to move beyond the buzz of AI and actually make it work for your business? In this episode, Michael Barnett sits down with Dr. Anna Litvak-Hinenzon—Chief AI Product Officer, Georgetown professor, and Founder of Altech AI—to unpack how leaders can cut through the hype and turn AI into real-world results.

Anna brings nearly 20 years of experience in AI strategy, product development, and ethics to the table, sharing how companies can embrace AI without falling into the 80–95% of failed initiatives.

Together, they dive into:

🌟 Why AI literacy is the first step every business leader should take
💼 How to align AI with your overall business strategy for ROI
☎️ Beyond ChatGPT: overlooked AI use cases in products, processes, and communication
⚠️ The dangers of “vibe coding” and why humans must stay in the loop
📈 Practical ways to upskill teams and build AI confidence across the organization
📚 How AI agents and tools like Google’s Notebook LM are reshaping learning, onboarding, and decision-making

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or team leader, this conversation is packed with insights on using AI responsibly, effectively, and strategically to build smarter businesses.

Connect with Dr. Anna Litvak-Hinenzon on LinkedIn:   / annalitvakhinenzon  
Connect with Michael Barnett on LinkedIn:   / michaelcbarnett  

Follow Loanspark on LinkedIn:   / loanspark  
Follow Loanspark on Instagram:   / poweredbyloanspark  
Follow Loanspark on Facebook:   / loansparkllc  
Follow Loanspark on TikTok:   / loanspark  
Subscribe to Loanspark on YouTube:    / @poweredbyloanspark  

Learn more about partnering with Loanspark: https://www.loanspark.com/landing/loa...

🔔 Subscribe for more candid conversations with founders, executives, and industry experts. Every month we explore the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the future of business, technology, and leadership.

#ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy #AIForBusiness #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #AIInnovation #TechLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Loanspark