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AI is our Business. Looking at how businesses are using AI to build services and tools, transforming organisations and delighting consumers. We explore the different types of businesses that are emerging and find out how they are using AI technology. UKAI is the trade association for AI businesses in the UK. The show is hosted Tim Flagg, AI entrepreneur and chief executive of UKAI. Featuring business leaders, policymakers, authors, politicians and entrepreneurs. Join us to learn how to build your AI business.
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Host Tim Flagg sits down with Agnieszka Krukowska, founder of annimoIQ, to explore how we build broader AI education and genuine AI confidence—not just coding, but everyday literacy that helps people trust and use AI at work and in life. We discuss augmented humans (not replacement), why estate-agent style case studies show AI freeing people from admin to focus on relationships, and how creativity is shifting: from linear TV to nano-dramas, mobile-first storytelling, and AI-assisted producti...
Host Tim Flagg talks with James Teare of TeareOne, a practising lawyer of 25 years, about bringing practical AI to the parts of the legal market that are usually last in line. James explains how to match real workflows with clear use cases, cut through vendor hype, and make adoption work for smaller firms with tight budgets and limited time. We cover drafting assistance with human oversight, web and mobile apps that need minimal integration, and the due diligence needed on data, compliance a...
Host Tim Flagg speaks with Mal McCallion, founder of ModelProp, about how AI is reshaping the property journey for consumers and agents alike — from natural-language search to virtual staging, AI video, and voice receptionists that book viewings straight into your CRM. Mal draws on two decades in proptech (PrimeLocation, Zoopla) to explain why this wave feels familiar yet faster, how “trust is your currency,” and what KPIs matter most: market share, cost to serve, and revenue per transaction...
Host Tim Flagg speaks with Ricky Solanke of Push about turning AI into real marketing outcomes, from agent workflows and AI creative to sales follow up and measurement. Ricky charts Push’s journey from early digital performance to an AI marketing agency, the 2023 repositioning, and why training and consultancy now sit alongside campaign delivery. He explains how Push builds client knowledge bases and configurable multi agent workflows for research, personas, ad copy, and creative production,...
Host Tim Flagg speaks with Rob Price of Futuria about taking AI beyond pilots and into production inside highly assured, regulated organisations. Rob draws on years delivering emerging tech at scale across public and private sectors. He explains how Futuria configures and deploys multi-agent AI teams to do complex work in secure environments, connecting to enterprise data and tools while addressing reliability, teachability, memory, and safety. What you will learn: How to move from hype an...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Laura Knight, former teacher and founder of Sapio, to explore how schools, trusts and universities can adopt AI in a way that is safe, values led and genuinely useful. Drawing on two decades in classrooms and leadership, plus recent work contributing to Department for Education guidance, Laura sets out a clear path that puts principles before tools. She explains how real adoption in education often starts at the grassroots with curious teachers and students, whil...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Shimron Walters, founder of BitesizedGenius, to explore how clear, confidence-building AI training helps non-technical teams get real value from modern tools. Drawing on his journey from digital transformation in the Civil Service to entrepreneurship, Shimron shares how he translates jargon into practical skills for charities, SMEs and mission-driven organisations. He explains how BitesizedGenius goes back to basics, from “what is AI?” to safe, compliant a...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Aryan Chaudhary, Director & Chief Scientific Adviser at Biotech Sphere Research, to explore how Project Phoenix is reshaping rural healthcare without losing the human touch. Built for low-connectivity settings, Phoenix helps frontline workers capture vitals (blood pressure, blood sugar, SpO₂) and uses AI for early warning and early detection portable, offline-friendly, and designed for low literacy. Combining practical innovation with a community-first minds...
In this special live episode of the UKAI Podcast, recorded at the Six Month Review of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, host Tim Flagg chairs a frank and energised fireside chat on what UK businesses need to succeed with AI, and how to turn hype into results. He’s joined by: 🚀 Husayn Kassai, CEO and Founder, Quench.ai 💸 Zoe Qin, Vice President, Dawn Capital The panel explores: 📊 Bottom up adoption that sticks, hack nights, no code, and empowering teams 🧭 Treating AI as a managed resource (t...
In this special live episode of the UKAI Podcast, recorded at the 6-Month Review of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, Baroness Thangam Debbonaire chairs a frank and energised discussion on where AI policy is heading and how far we still have to go. She’s joined by: 🧠 Dr Indra Joshi, Director of Strategic Engagement, Optum UK 💻 Ed de Minckwitz, Director of Public Policy, ServiceNow ⚖️ Alex Kirkhope, Partner, Shoosmiths LLP 🗳️ Dr Elizabeth Seger, Director of Digital Policy, Demos The pane...
In this special live episode of the UKAI Podcast filmed at UKAI’s 6 Month Review of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, former AI Minister and UKAI Advisor Matt Warman chairs a heavyweight panel of legal, regulatory and industry leaders to tackle the question: are the UK’s AI foundations fit for purpose? Joined by Fiona Ghosh (Ashurst LLP), Gaia Marcus (Ada Lovelace Institute), Sophia Ignatidou (ICO), and Amir Malik (Alvarez & Marsal), this session dives into the legal, ethical and commerc...
In this special live episode of the UKAI Podcast filmed at UKAI's 6 Month Review of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, Tim Flagg is joined by two of the UK’s leading policy voices Dr Erin Young, Head of Tech Policy at the Institute of Directors, and Jakob Mökander, Director of Science & Technology Policy at the Tony Blair Institute, for a deep-dive fireside chat assessing delivery, direction and what's missing. They explore: Where progress has been made – and where momentum is stallingReg...
In this episode of The Business of AI, Tim Flagg speaks with Zahra Shah, AI and frontier tech board advisor, founder, and UKAI lead on women in AI to explore how organisations can embed governance, trust and inclusion into the heart of their AI strategies. Zahra shares lessons from working with regulators like the ICO, partnering with IBM on responsible enterprise tools, and deploying AI assistants that streamline legal and HR processes. She explains how small models, explainable AI, and rob...
In this special live recording of the UKAI Business of AI Podcast, UKAI CEO Tim Flagg is joined by technology journalist and broadcaster Lara Lewington to discuss her new book, Hacking Humanity: How Technology Can Save Your Health and Your Life. With decades of experience reporting on emerging technologies, Lara shares the personal stories, scientific breakthroughs, and global insights that shaped her book. From genome sequencing and wearable tech to data ethics and AI-powered diagnosis, she...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Sumathi Menon, founder of Mave Social, to explore how everyday efficiencies and inclusive design are reshaping the AI experience. With a focus on practical impact, Sumathi shares how tools like AI generated presentations are streamlining once tedious workflows while emphasising the importance of human oversight, expertise and intentional design. They discuss the shift from blank page paralysis to AI assisted creativity, the risk of quality decay in generative co...
Tim Flagg speaks with Jonathan Lakin, CEO and Founder of IntentHQ, about unlocking the power of AI through deep understanding of human behaviour. Jonathan shares his fascinating journey from studying typography to pioneering AI-driven behavioural insights that help organisations create hyper-personalised customer experiences. They explore how Intent HQ uses proprietary AI models, focusing not just on language but on actual user behaviour, to drive relevance, reduce spam, and increase custome...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Michael Smith, CEO of Sagittal AI, for a wide-ranging discussion on how agentic AI is reshaping business and society. Drawing parallels with the industrial revolution, Michael unpacks the scale and speed of today’s AI transformation and the urgent need for proactive, ethical frameworks to guide it. They explore the dual forces at play: the commercial opportunities created by AI and the risk of exacerbating inequality if left unchecked. Michael shares how Sagitta...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Marcus Cronan and Mattias Herzig, co-founders of AI Tappers, to explore how automation and AI-driven research are reshaping how teams work without losing the human touch. Combining deep technical know-how with a coaching mindset, Marcus and Mattias share how they help organisations reclaim time, improve decision-making, and unlock higher-value contributions from their people. They explain how AI Tappers builds systems that turn 40-hour research tasks into 10-min...
In this episode, Tim speaks with Rushab Shah, founder of OneHive, about how AI can be a force for good—particularly when grounded in empathy, ethics, and inclusion. They explore the shifting expectations of a new generation, why values-led organisations are outperforming the market, and how social impact and commercial success are no longer at odds. Rushab shares how OneHive is empowering young people and building technology that responds to real societal needs, from digital inclusion to emo...
In this episode, Tim welcomes Matt Holmes, founder of Intellect Frontier, to explore how organisations can embed responsible AI practices from the ground up. Drawing on his expertise in red teaming, systemic testing, and AI deployment standards, Matt outlines a practical framework for building transparency, trust, and traceability into AI systems especially those used in high-consequence sectors like healthcare and education. They discuss the critical importance of rigorous pre- and post-dep...
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