AI in Business — Beyond the Hype with Maxime Vermeir | Innovantage Podcast #20

On this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, we dive into the real-world impact of AI in business with Maxime Vermeir, Senior Director of AI Strategy at ABBYY.

Maxime has been in the AI space long before it became a buzzword. In this conversation, we cut through the noise to discuss what’s actually working in AI adoption, where companies are wasting time and money, and how businesses can navigate the next evolution of AI.

Key Insights from the Episode:
🔹 The truth about AI in business — when it adds real value vs. when it’s just for show
🔹 How companies get AI adoption wrong — common pitfalls and misconceptions
🔹 The AI hype cycle — spotting real innovation vs. marketing fluff
🔹 Hidden costs of AI — what business leaders underestimate
🔹 AI ethics and risks — the challenges companies don’t talk about
🔹 The future of AI — emerging trends and what’s coming next

Introduction 0:00
Tech Hype: From Web 2.0 to AI 3:08
AI's Creative Potential and the Power of Tailored Solutions 13:38
AI Regulation: Helping or Hurting Us? 30:08
AI Noise: Real Results vs. Marketing Hype 39:59
AI Agents and the Future of Work 50:31
Practical Advice for AI Leaders and Founders 1:08:50

Why Maxime Vermeir is an Insightful Guest:
As Senior Director of AI Strategy at ABBYY, Maxime works with businesses across industries to help them leverage AI strategically — not just because it’s trendy. His expertise offers a practical, no-nonsense look at how AI is reshaping industries and what companies need to do to stay competitive.

Connect with Maxime Vermeir:
🔹 LinkedIn:   / maximevermeir  
🔹The AI Pulse Podcast:    • AI Pulse Podcast by ABBYY  

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