The AI Social Club

Margot Bletterie
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Welcome to the AI Social Club Podcast, the reference AI media in the GCC region. I'm Margot Bletterie, the founder of The AI Social Club. Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals. This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ideas to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape, this podcast is for you. Let’s explore the future of AI together, one story at a time! Subscribe to our channel and join the conversation! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot_theaisocialclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    #24 The reality of AI coding for software development - Luis Rodriguez, Lab49

    Luis Rodrigues is the Regional Head of Technology at Lab49, seasoned tech entrepreneur, executive, and venture builder, with deep expertise in AI integration, product strategy, and scaling digital platforms. In this episode, Luis sits down with Margot Bletterie and brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective to software engineering and digital transformation. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Why current AI coding tools are already replacing front-end development How legacy code bases can be cleared of technical debt using AI agents How "vibe coding" without software engineering foundations exposes apps to critical security flaws How developer roles are transforming into agentic engineering, high-level architecture, and code reviewing How enterprise engineering teams can safely adopt AI tools using automated policy enforcement and AI review bots CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:38 The Reality of AI Coding 06:39 Limits and Capabilities of AI 08:36 The Evolution of Engineering Roles 12:00 Risks of Vibe Coding 15:07 Adapting Engineering Careers 17:24 Corporate Implementation and Security 21:18 Practical Advice for Engineers and Organizations Learn more about Luis Rodrigues: linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 8

    #23 Rethinking the Agency Model with AI - Anyce Nedir, Needle

    In this episode, Margot Bletterie speaks with Anyce Nedir, Founding Systems and Ops Lead at Needle. With over 20 years of experience in advertising and creative agencies across Paris and Dubai, Anyce defines what AI integration should look like. What you'll learn: - About the challenges and opportunities with using AI at advertising agencies - Why "human-in-the-loop" is often misunderstood, and why checking AI outputs after the fact isn't enough - Why defensibility comes from how well you define problems and manage context instead - How failure serves as a useful signal - Why agencies need to shift from selling time to delivering solutions and accountability CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and what it means to build an AI system in advertising 01:34 Should we always chase the latest AI models 05:09 Where does a human fit in when building and maintaining an AI product? 12:59 What profiles or types of people are building and maintaining these products? 15:20 How can juniors build their professional judgment in a market automated by AI? 17:40 How is the advertising agency business model being challenged by AI? 20:11 How will agencies compete if they all have access to the same AI capabilities? 23:40 What are the quick wins for a small agency trying to start its AI transformation? 25:13 How do you stay up to date and choose the right models when technology evolves so fast? 26:57 How do you make sure an AI system works when it uses multiple subsystems talking together? 30:14 Final Takeaways CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE Learn more about Anyce Nedir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyce-nedir-3915394/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI and data leaders: Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_Ppy9XLzEU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #23 Rethinking the Agency Model with AI - Anyce Nedir, Needle

  3. Jun 30

    #22 The Real AI Race: Energy, data & sovereignty - David Gurle, Co-founder & CEO of Antimatter

    David Gurle, Co-Founder & CEO of Antimatter, joins Margot Bletterie to explore why the future of AI will be shaped by energy, data sovereignty, and infrastructure rather than model performance alone. Drawing on decades of experience building internet infrastructure, Microsoft collaboration technologies, Skype for Business, Symphony, HiveNet and PolyCloud, David explains why AI's biggest constraints are shifting from algorithms to compute, electricity, and control over data. He also shares how Antimatter aims to make AI more accessible through distributed infrastructure built around unused energy resources. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How energy is becoming one of the biggest bottlenecks for large-scale AI adoption Why AI infrastructure is moving from centralized data centers toward distributed computing What data sovereignty really means for governments and businesses using AI Why open source AI models are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for many organizations How AI agents are changing productivity inside companies and what leaders should prepare for Why organizations need to develop internal AI capabilities instead of relying entirely on external providers CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 05:32 Why energy is becoming AI's biggest constraint 10:27 How Antimatter uses distributed energy for AI infrastructure 18:01 Why data sovereignty matters in the AI era 31:27 Training versus inference explained 34:01 Open source AI versus proprietary models 39:21 AI agents and the future of work 44:53 Building an AI-first company culture 50:32 The long-term vision behind Antimatter CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE Learn more about David Gurle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgurle/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #22 The Real AI Race: Energy, data & sovereignty - David Gurle, Co-founder & CEO of Antimatter

  4. Jun 17

    #21 Is AI coming for your job? - Luis Rodrigues, Lab49

    Luis Rodrigues, Regional Head of Technology Middle East at Lab49, joins Margot Bletterie to discuss one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence: what happens to jobs as AI becomes more capable. The conversation explores how AI is changing knowledge work, consulting, engineering, analysis, customer support, and other professional roles. Rather than focusing on speculation, Luis shares practical examples of how companies are already reorganizing teams, automating workflows, and redefining the skills that remain valuable. What you’ll learn * How AI is changing entry-level and junior professional roles * Why task-based work is becoming easier to automate * Why problem-solving and business understanding are becoming more important than technical execution alone * How consulting firms and service businesses are adapting their business models * Which types of jobs may remain more resilient as AI capabilities improve * How professionals can stay relevant by learning to work with AI tools today CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why AI is changing the future of work 03:00 Which jobs may be affected first 05:15 The challenge facing graduates and junior professionals 07:20 What company layoffs reveal about AI adoption 10:40 How consulting firms are adapting their business models 12:15 Why business understanding matters more than tasks 15:15 Why every professional should learn AI tools 19:20 AI, automation and workflow transformation 21:00 Which jobs may remain more resilient 24:00 Final thoughts on the future of work CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE: Learn more about Luis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #21 Is AI coming for your job? - Luis Rodrigues, Lab49

  5. Mar 11

    #20 Are we ready to be interviewed by AI? - Yatin Vij & Adil Gwiazdowski - Shortlistd.io

    In this episode, Yatin Vij and Adil Gwiazdowski, co-founders of Shortlistd.io, join Margot Bletterie to explore how AI is reshaping the interview stage of hiring. The conversation looks at what happens when candidates are interviewed by AI systems using video, voice, or avatars. Together they discuss the practical realities of AI-driven interviews, the limitations of human interview processes, and how automation could improve the candidate experience while still keeping human judgment in the loop. What you’ll learn Why some companies are experimenting with AI-led interviews using video or avatarsWhat research suggests about candidate satisfaction and efficiency in automated interviewsWhy many hiring managers are not formally trained to conduct interviewsHow AI can help standardize and reduce bias in interview processesWhy the recruitment process often feels broken for candidates, including ghosting and long response timesHow leaders can introduce AI into hiring step by step, starting with sourcing or screening CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:26 The rise of AI interviews using video, voice, and avatars 02:16 Research on automated interviews and candidate satisfaction 03:40 Why many interviewers are not trained to hire effectively 05:11 Do AI interviews work for all personality types and roles? 07:00 Using AI to automate tasks while keeping human judgment 08:49 How technology could make the hiring process more human 09:29 Recruitment challenges and candidate experience in the Middle East 17:20 Will recruiters and headhunters disappear with AI? 20:37 Advice for leaders introducing AI into their hiring process CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE: Learn more about them: https://www.shortlistd.io/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #20 Are we ready to be interviewed by AI? - Yatin Vij & Adil Gwiazdowski - Shortlistd.io

  6. Feb 4

    #19 AI in fashion, where AI serves and creativity leads - Alix Petit Kece

    Alix Petit, founder and creative director of Heimstone and now CEO of The Refreshment Club, joins Margot Bletterie to discuss how AI fits into a fashion brand built on craft, texture, and creative intent. The conversation explores how AI can support creativity, operations, and decision-making without replacing human taste, emotion, or savoir-faire. This episode looks at the real trade-offs fashion leaders face when adopting AI in a creative industry. What you’ll learn •How Alix uses AI alongside hand drawing, illustration, and textile work in her creative process •Why taste, emotion, and human judgment remain central to creative direction in fashion •How AI is used for campaigns, content creation, and product launches when traditional shoots are not possible •The role AI plays in supporting business decisions, forecasting, and workflow optimization •Why using AI without a clear brand vision can dilute identity and create noise •How transparency, consumer perception, and ethics shape decisions around AI use CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why AI has no taste or emotion 03:00 AI as another creative tool in the toolbox 05:40 Using AI in early-stage design and print creation 07:10 The risk of AI creating noise without brand identity 09:00 Craft, materials, and why touch still matters 12:15 Education and awareness around AI risks 15:30 How AI changed internal workflows and roles 18:00 Using AI as a CEO and creative decision partner 21:40 Transparency, consumer reactions, and AI campaigns 25:20 Can AI understand beauty 29:00 Final thoughts on curiosity and experimentation CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE: Learn more about GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/alix.petit.kece/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #19 AI in fashion, where AI serves and creativity leads - Alix Petit Kece

  7. Jan 21

    #18 Rethinking recruitment in an AI-driven job market - Yatin Vij & Adil Gwiazdowski - Shortlistd.io

    In this episode, Yatin Vij and Adil Gwiazdowski, cofounders of shortlistd.io, join Margot Bletterie to unpack why hiring feels increasingly broken for both recruiters and job seekers. Drawing on their experience in recruitment and people management, they explain how AI is currently being used in hiring and where it genuinely helps versus where it creates new problems. The conversation focuses on real hiring pain points, candidate experience, and what a more fair and human recruitment process could look like. What you’ll learn • Why recruiters spend most of their time on admin work instead of speaking with candidates • How AI-driven applications and CVs have increased noise rather than reduced it • Why keyword-based screening often fails to identify the right candidates • How conversational approaches can make candidate evaluation more reliable • How AI can support recruiters without removing human judgment • Practical advice for job seekers navigating AI-driven hiring systems CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why hiring feels broken today 05:20 Recruiter pain points and application overload 09:40 How AI applications and CVs increase noise 13:05 Why keyword screening fails 17:30 Rethinking screening through conversations 21:10 Candidate experience and fairness in hiring 26:05 Ethical questions around data and bias 31:40 Advice for job seekers using AI tools 35:40 Final thoughts on the future of recruitment CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE: Learn more about the guests: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatin-vij/ linkedin.com/in/adilgwiazdowski/?skipRedirect=true Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders - Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-club If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #18 Rethinking recruitment in an AI-driven job market - Yatin Vij & Adil Gwiazdowski - Shortlistd.io

  8. Jan 6

    #17 Bridging the AI generation gap - Tony Evans - Author of Generation AI

    Tony Evans spent over a decade at Meta working across technology, marketing, and leadership. He’s now the author of Generation AI and founder of his own AI company Onv.ai. He focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, people, and organizational change. In this conversation, Tony and Margot discuss why AI reveals more about a company’s culture than its tech stack, what’s actually holding back adoption in large organizations, and how leaders can navigate the cultural and generational tensions AI is surfacing. From executive fear to junior overconfidence, this episode dives into the human realities shaping the AI era at work. You will learn: Why AI acts as a mirror, exposing organizational weaknesses in data, culture, and processHow misalignment on basic definitions—like “customer”—can stall AI adoptionWhy AI is less about tools and more about mindset, learning, and trustWhat leaders need to understand about using AI personally and professionallyHow generational differences in AI use can create tension—and how to turn it into collaborationWhy investing in team learning and collective intelligence matters more than ever CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Why Tony wrote Generation AI 03:00 How AI mirrors organizational strengths and flaws 06:00 What leaders get wrong about AI adoption 09:00 Should executives be trained in AI? 12:30 Why mindset shifts matter more than technical skills 16:00 Personal use of AI vs. organizational adoption 20:00 The hidden risks of banning AI tools 24:00 Gamification, prompting, and learning at all levels 28:00 The AI generation gap: juniors vs. executives 33:00 How to foster trust and reverse mentorship 38:00 What great leadership looks like in the AI era 44:00 Final takeaway CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE: Learn more about Tony Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetonyevans/ Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment. It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society. - You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback ! You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn We are on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/ Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #17 Bridging the AI generation gap - Tony Evans - Author of Generation AI
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Welcome to the AI Social Club Podcast, the reference AI media in the GCC region. I'm Margot Bletterie, the founder of The AI Social Club. Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals. This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ideas to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape, this podcast is for you. Let’s explore the future of AI together, one story at a time! Subscribe to our channel and join the conversation! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot_theaisocialclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Margot Bletterie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Margot Bletterie
  • Show Website
    The AI Social Club