In this episode of The AI Space Podcast, host Sanjay Kalluvilayil (Founder & CEO, Stonehaas Advisors) sits down with Catherine McMillan, Founding Director of the The AI Collective, a global nonprofit community with 70,000+ members shaping the future of artificial intelligence. We dive deep into: 1. The rise of AI and its impact on society, business, and the future of work 2. Catherine's journey and how The AI Collective is building communities across 40+ cities worldwide 3. The challenges of AI ethics, governance, and responsible innovation 4. Practical strategies for entrepreneurs, founders, and community builders leveraging AI 5. Insights on LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, AI tools, and AI agents (MCP) 6. The balance between AI disruption, job displacement, and new opportunities Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, policymaker, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping our collective future, this conversation will give you valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations with global leaders in AI, technology, and innovation. Guest: Catherine McMillan – Founding Director, AI Collective Host: Sanjay Kalluvilayil – Founder & CEO, Stonehaas Advisors Partner: Atlas Cloud – Powering the next generation of AI innovation 🔗: https://www.atlascloud.ai 📅: https://calendly.com/nancy4atlascloud... Join the AI Revolution - Artificial Intelligence Insights for AI Startups & Founders! Websites: 📅: https://calendly.com/sanjay-stonehaas... 🌐: https://theaispacepodcast.ai 🌐: https://stonehaasadvisors.com/ 🔗: / sanjaykalluvilayil 🔗: / the-aispace-podcast-with-host-sanjay-kallu... Host Bio: Sanjay Kalluvilayil is a visionary leader on a mission to help AI businesses win clients, convert sales, and scale operations to maximize cash flow and valuation. As a trusted advisor and fractional CXO, he brings 30+ years of strategic and execution expertise—from Big 4 consulting to Fortune 500 transformation to startup acceleration. Company Bio: Stonehaas Advisors works with AI founders and businesses to overcome growth and cash flow challenges by designing and executing GTM strategies that drive organic growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:39 – Welcome to the AI Space Podcast 02:30 – Introducing Katherine McMillan & AI Collective 03:51 – Hottest trends in AI right now 04:54 – Strategies for scaling with AI 05:53 – Katherine’s journey into AI 07:32 – The ChatGPT moment & AI boom 09:13 – Building the AI Collective 10:24 – Early consulting career & Fulbright in South Korea 13:01 – Lessons from teaching & startups abroad 15:25 – Cultural exchange, language & AI’s role 19:14 – Mission of the AI Collective 20:52 – Rapid global growth of chapters 22:56 – Culture, doer-ship, & scaling challenges 26:36 – Insights on vision & mindset 27:54 – Finding your unique value in an AI world 29:42 – Entrepreneurship & AI tools 33:57 – Marketing, sales & entrepreneurship lessons 34:36 – How to get your first clients or community members 36:05 – The importance of consistency & follow-through 38:02 – Emotional resilience & the valley of disappointment 39:24 – Scaling with AI tools & LLMs 40:44 – Which LLMs & tools Katherine uses 43:29 – Limitations & frustrations with AI models 44:25 – Automations & workflow hacks 47:00 – No easy button: challenges with AI tools 49:18 – AI agents, MCP & the future of scaling 51:14 – Using AI as a founding team member 52:46 – Democratizing AI & accessibility 54:38 – AI disruption, layoffs & the future of work 57:44 – Balancing AI innovation & governance 01:00:14 – Social media, unintended consequences & AI’s shadow side 01:02:20 – Final thoughts & encouragement 01:03:11 – How to connect with Katherine & AI Collective AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Podcast, AI News, Tech News, GPT
