The Dumb Monkey Show - Simplifying AI for business leaders

Aamir Qutub
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The Dumb Monkey Show is your unapologetically candid AI-in-business podcast for leaders who want results, not hype. Hosted by Aamir Qutub—CEO, AI strategist, and bestselling author—and Davina Montgomery—communications pro at Deakin’s Applied AI Institute—this show cuts through the jargon to bring you real stories, practical frameworks, and witty banter. From boardroom strategy to frontline operations, we unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bananas you should grab along the way. No tech-splaining. No fluff. Just smart, clear conversations that make AI useful, usable, and maybe even a little fun. 🐵🍌 New episodes every week. Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or curious leader, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today—and a smile you didn’t see coming.

  1. AI and the Future of Jobs: The Conversation We’ve Been Avoiding

    1 DAY AGO

    AI and the Future of Jobs: The Conversation We’ve Been Avoiding

    Send us a text Are we at the beginning of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse? In this episode, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery unpack one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when AI doesn’t just help humans work — it replaces them? From Amazon’s 30,000 layoffs to mass cuts across banking, government, and manufacturing, the shift is real and accelerating. Aamir warns that unlike past revolutions, AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a doer. And if businesses, governments, and workers don’t adapt fast enough, the social and economic consequences could be huge. But it’s not all doom and gloom. You’ll also hear how transparency, ethics, and upskilling can help us navigate this new era — and why generalists who can think broadly, solve problems, and use AI effectively will be the ones who thrive. What You’ll Learn • Why today’s layoffs are different from past tech shifts  • How AI concentrates wealth — and what that means for society  • The danger of rushing automation without oversight  • How to future-proof your career with “AI generalist” skills  • Why transparency and education matter more than ever Resources & Links 🐒 The Dumb Monkey Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527278/follow 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVhMCSe1rZ_ADoUucOO5Ns-GmmyZ-4co 💬 Join the Dumb Monkey Community: dumbmonkey.ai 🧠 Subscribe to the Dumb Monkey Newsletter: https://dumb-monkey.beehiiv.com/ 💼 Learn more about Aamir Qutub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamirqutub/

    37 min
  2. From Law Firm to AI Startup: The Future of Compliance

    3 NOV

    From Law Firm to AI Startup: The Future of Compliance

    Send us a text When your clients start using GPT — you know the game has changed. In this episode of The Dumb Monkey Show, Aamir Qutub and Divina Montgomery sit down with Simon Quirke, CEO and Founder of Graceview, a RegTech startup using AI to make compliance effortless. Simon shares how his journey from lawyer to entrepreneur led him to tackle one of the hardest problems in business: keeping up with constantly changing regulations. He explains how Graceview monitors thousands of regulatory sources in real time — building a “regulatory fingerprint” that companies can trust, while ChatGPT and Google models struggle with accuracy. We also dive into: The future of law in an AI-powered worldWhy data ownership will define the next decadeHow to build a startup around a complex, valuable problemThe mindset and hustle required to survive the startup rollercoasterWhether you’re in law, tech, or leadership — this conversation shows how AI isn’t replacing professionals, it’s redefining their value. 🔗 Resources & Links 🐒 The Dumb Monkey Show: dumbmonkey.ai/podcast 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@dumbmonkeyai 💬 Join the Dumb Monkey Community: dumbmonkey.ai

    1h 2m
  3. Deepfakes, Sora 2 & the Price of Trust: How to Fail Fast (Safely) with AI

    27 OCT

    Deepfakes, Sora 2 & the Price of Trust: How to Fail Fast (Safely) with AI

    Send us a text Are you trusting what you see online?  In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery explore how AI-generated content is reshaping trust, creativity, and business — and what happens when companies rush into automation without preparation.  From OpenAI’s new Sora 2 model that creates ultra-realistic videos to a $440,000 AI-written government report gone wrong, this conversation dives deep into the balance between innovation and integrity.  You’ll learn how to use AI boldly — without losing your authenticity — and why training your people before deploying new tech might just save your brand.   What’s inside: • How OpenAI’s Sora 2 is changing video, social media, and storytelling • The rise of deepfakes and misinformation — and how to spot them • Why authenticity and trust are now business currencies • Real-world AI fails: Deloitte’s fake report & the Commonwealth Bank voicebot debacle • How to “fail fast” the right way: train first, test safely, then scale confidently   Resources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au  🛠️ Tools & Platforms Mentioned   Sora 2 (OpenAI) → https://openai.com/sora  ChatGPT (OpenAI) → https://chat.openai.com/  Adobe Content Authenticator → https://contentauthenticity.org/

    28 min
  4. Automate Everything: The No-Code Tools Powering the AI Revolution

    20 OCT

    Automate Everything: The No-Code Tools Powering the AI Revolution

    Send us a text Are you stuck spending hours on emails, scheduling, or manual follow-ups that AI could easily handle for you? In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery go hands-on with the best AI automation tools that are changing how businesses work — no coding required. From managing your inbox with Fixer.ai to connecting entire workflows using Make and n8n, they show how to turn everyday tasks into self-running systems. You’ll also learn how to keep your automations safe, accurate, and human-friendly — plus how these tools are creating new career paths for “AI automation orchestrators.” What’s inside: The difference between task automation and true AI-driven orchestrationHow tools like Fixer.ai, Make, n8n, and Perplexity simplify your daily workReal-world examples: email triage, meeting scheduling, research, presentations, and creative workflowsGuardrails: privacy checks, approval flows, and data-protection tips that keep your info secureHow to build your first automation without writing a single line of codeWhy automation isn’t about replacing people — it’s about freeing them to focus on what matters most Resources & Links: 🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ ⚙️ Make.com → https://www.make.com/ 🔁 N8N → https://n8n.io/ 💬 ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com/ ✍️ Claude → https://claude.ai/ 🔍 Perplexity AI → https://www.perplexity.ai/ 🎨 NanoBanana → https://nanobanana.com/ 📄 Hubdoc → https://www.hubdoc.com/ 💼 Xero → https://www.xero.com/

    28 min
  5. Automate or Stagnate: How AI Is Changing Marketing, Sales & Operations

    13 OCT

    Automate or Stagnate: How AI Is Changing Marketing, Sales & Operations

    Send us a text AI automation isn’t just for tech giants anymore — it’s the new superpower for every business. In this episode, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery dive into the real-world automations transforming marketing, sales, and everyday operations. From using ChatGPT and Claude to run entire content workflows, to setting up no-code agents in Make.com and N8N, they unpack how smart leaders are saving hours, cutting costs, and scaling faster. What’s inside: How Aamir’s team built a fully automated marketing system that turns one blog into 60+ pieces of contentHow AI agents are now handling client inquiries, proposals, and even tenders — in minutes, not daysWhy the “secret sauce” still lies in human creativity and strategic thinkingPractical tips to start automating your own workflows — without losing the human touch Resources & Links: 🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ ⚙️ Make.com → https://www.make.com/ 🔁 N8N → https://n8n.io/ 💬 ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com/ ✍️ Claude → https://claude.ai/ 🔍 Perplexity AI → https://www.perplexity.ai/ 🎨 NanoBanana → https://nanobanana.com/ 📄 Hubdoc → https://www.hubdoc.com/ 💼 Xero → https://www.xero.com/

    47 min
  6. Anyone Can Be a Millionaire (With a Little Help from AI) | AI for Business

    6 OCT

    Anyone Can Be a Millionaire (With a Little Help from AI) | AI for Business

    Send us a text In this episode of The Dumb Monkey Show, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery break down exactly how AI lets anyone start and scale a real business—whether you’re freelancing, consulting, or building a product. From landing your first clients to auto-writing press releases and prepping investor pitches, we map the steps and the stack. What’s inside: The 3 levels of AI businesses: gigs → expert services → product/startupSimple services you can sell today (image/video editing, proofreading, research)Turning industry expertise into an AI-powered consultancy (PR, compliance, award entries)Building a lean “LinkedIn ghostwriting” agency with agents + automationTools to know: Make.com (automation), Clay (prospecting), Instantly & HeyReach (outreach)From concept to prototype fast with Lovable, Replit, or BoltHow to validate demand, design a pitch deck, and rehearse investor Q&A with AIPricing and packaging: why clients still pay for human judgment (plus AI speed)Quick start framework: Identify a painful problem in your fieldValidate with real people (AI-assisted customer discovery)Draft your model, brand, and site with AIUse automation + outreach tools to win your first customersIterate, niche down, productizeResources & Links 🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au ⚙️ Make.com (Automation Workflows) → https://www.make.com/ 🔍 Clay (Lead Generation & Outreach) → https://www.clay.com ✉️ Instantly (Cold Email Automation) → https://www.instantly.ai 🤝 HeyReach (LinkedIn Outreach Automation) → https://www.heyreach.io 🧠 Lovable (AI App Builder) → https://lovable.ai ⚡ Bolt (AI Startup Builder) → https://bolt.new 💻 Replit (AI Coding Sandbox) → https://replit.com 🍌 NanoBanana (AI Image Model) → https://nanobanana.ai/

    25 min
  7. Are You Still Doing Robots’ Work? | AI for Business

    29 SEPT

    Are You Still Doing Robots’ Work? | AI for Business

    Send us a text Are you stuck doing repetitive, boring tasks that could easily be automated? In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery explore how AI-powered automation is freeing businesses from “robot work” and delivering measurable savings. From sales pipelines and proposals to content creation and customer updates, they show how tools like Make and n8n let you build workflows that run themselves — without needing a coding team. Plus, we dig into the guardrails that keep automations safe, accurate, and human-friendly. What’s inside: The difference between assistants and full automation (and why it matters)How to find your “top 3 hated tasks” and automate them firstTools to get started: Make, n8n, Whisper, GPT modulesReal-world examples: CRM data entry, proposals, podcast repurposingGuardrails: logs, human-in-the-loop, and simple risk matricesWhy automation isn’t job replacement — it’s job optimizationResources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au

    45 min
  8. AI Agents Are Your New Teammates | AI for Business

    22 SEPT

    AI Agents Are Your New Teammates | AI for Business

    Send us a text AI isn’t just answering questions anymore — it’s doing the work. In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery unpack the rise of AI agents: digital teammates that can plan, decide, and act across your business. We explore how agents are being used in real companies — from safety bots trained on OHS manuals, to HR advisors, to a LinkedIn post-builder that learns your voice. You’ll learn how to train and test your own agents (fast), why managers of the future will spend as much time training agents as they do people, and how to set up guardrails so these agents don’t go rogue. What’s inside: Agents vs. Assistants: why actions beat answersReal-world use cases: safety, HR, events, and marketing agentsHow to train agents with your knowledge, not just public dataGuardrails, testing, and edge cases — keeping them usefulWhy “managing agents” will be tomorrow’s job skillA simple path to building your first agent with ChatGPT or CopilotResources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au

    29 min
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The Dumb Monkey Show is your unapologetically candid AI-in-business podcast for leaders who want results, not hype. Hosted by Aamir Qutub—CEO, AI strategist, and bestselling author—and Davina Montgomery—communications pro at Deakin’s Applied AI Institute—this show cuts through the jargon to bring you real stories, practical frameworks, and witty banter. From boardroom strategy to frontline operations, we unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bananas you should grab along the way. No tech-splaining. No fluff. Just smart, clear conversations that make AI useful, usable, and maybe even a little fun. 🐵🍌 New episodes every week. Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or curious leader, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today—and a smile you didn’t see coming.

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