Season 1

Dec. 11, 2024

LF12 Countdown to 2025: Resolutions & Predictions

As we wrap up Season 1 of Looking Forward , we’re reflecting on the most exciting moments in AI and tech from 2024 and looking ahead to what’s on the horizon in 2025. From groundbreaking advancements by Google DeepMind and Te...

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Nov. 26, 2024

LF11 From Insight to Action: The Rise of Agentic AI

In this episode of Looking Forward , we discuss the transformative world of agentic AI—where AI doesn’t just analyze or create but takes actionable steps to solve real business challenges. Join hosts AJ and Jen as they explor...

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Nov. 11, 2024

LF10 AI Made This Pod: Sort Of

In this unique episode of Looking Forward , Alejandro and Jennifer dive into the role of agentic AI in content creation and beyond. From discussing the tools they use, like Descript, to exploring how AI-driven assistants supp...

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Oct. 29, 2024

LF09 Cracks in the Foundation: The Rise & Fall of Middle Management

In this episode, Alejandro and Jen examine the transformation of middle management in today’s tech-driven world. They discuss its origins, the impact of automation and flatter hierarchies on traditional roles, and what these shifts mean for the future of work. From major players like Amazon and Goo…

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Oct. 4, 2024

LF06 Pragmatic Optimism: Real Talk From A Small Consultancy

In this special episode of Looking Forward , Alejandro and Jen take a step back from the usual business tech topics to have an honest conversation about the realities of running a small consultancy in today’s economy. As Ampe...

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Sept. 16, 2024

LF05 AI Adoption: Consumers, Integrators & Creators | with Doug Smith

In this episode of Looking Forward, Doug, Principal D&A Consultant at Ampersand Consulting, breaks down the three types of AI adoption—Consumers, Integrators, and Creators—and shares how organizations can determine where they fit along the AI spectrum. Alongside Jen and Alejandro, they explore r…

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Aug. 30, 2024

LF04 Return On AI: Operational Efficiency, Revenue Growth, and Cost S…

Join Jen, Director of Operations at Ampersand Consulting, and Alejandro, CEO, as they dive into the critical question facing today’s leaders: How can you truly measure the ROI of your AI investments? This episode of Looking Forward unpacks the tangible and strategic returns of AI across three fo…

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