AI, Layoffs & Leadership Cheat Codes for Exponential Growth Ft. Rahul Bambi | UT02 | BUSINESSAPAC |

Описание: Is AI coming for your job, or is it waiting for you to lead it?

In late 2025, the market has shifted. We aren’t just talking about "Chatbots" anymore. We are seeing a massive divide between companies stuck in "Pilot Purgatory" and leaders who are using AI to drive 10x growth.

In this episode of Unicorn Talks, we sit down with Rahul Bambi, Founder of Blitz Consulting & Coaching, to decode the reality behind the headlines. From the truth about AI layoffs to the rise of Small Language Models (SLMs) that are changing the game for SMBs, Rahul shares his "Clarity First" playbook for surviving and thriving in the age of Intelligence.

Whether you are an HR Executive trying to upskill a nervous workforce, an Entrepreneur looking for ROI, or an Intrapreneur trying to push innovation without breaking the bank—this episode is your cheat code.

🔥 In this conversation, we cover:

The "Skill Gap" Crisis: Why 86% of CEOs demand an AI-ready workforce, but only a fraction of HR teams feel ready to lead it.
LLMs vs. SLMs: Why 2025 is the "Year of the Small Language Model" and why you don't need a billion-dollar budget to compete.
Layoff Reality Check: Separating fear-mongering from the actual shifts in the job market (and how to "future-proof" your career).
The 3 P’s of Transformation: Aligning People, Purpose, and Process before touching the tech.

⌛Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
3:42 - Tech Platformization & AI Education
8:42 - GenAI & Indian BFSI
14:28 - HR Teams & AI-ready workforce
18:31 - AI Literacy, Fluency & Recruitment
24:14 - AI Job Creation & Layoffs
31:17 - Three Prime Questions for Career Check
36:01 - Digital Marketing & AI Integration
40:25 - AI, Business, Technology, & Digitization
44:20 - Small Language Model vs Large Language Model
52:28 - Rahul’s Biggest From GenAI Education
1:00:15 - Skill Programs & ROI Metrics
1:05:45 - AI is not for Lazy People
1:08:56 - Why Purpose is Toughest?

👇 DROP A COMMENT: What is the biggest barrier stopping YOU or your company from adopting AI right now? Is it budget, skills, or just not knowing where to start? Let’s chat in the comments!

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