Episode 9: The Hidden AI Skills Gap

In this episode of The AI Sidekick, host Olivia Vaughan from Robin AI speaks with Tricia Troth, who leads the startup business for AWS in the UK and Ireland, exploring how AWS supports innovative companies in implementing AI solutions and driving digital transformation across regulated industries.

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What You'll Learn:

• How to overcome the primary barriers to AI adoption: cultural inertia, skills gaps, and resource constraints
• Why customer-centric AI implementation is crucial for successful digital transformation
• The "Fail Fast" principle for rapid AI experimentation and innovation in regulated industries
• How AI is revolutionizing traditional sectors, from legal tech to cancer detection and sustainable agriculture
• Why partnerships and technical support are essential for scaling AI solutions effectively
• The AWS framework for supporting startups through credits, technical guidance, and go-to-market strategies

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Tricia Troth leads the startup business for AWS in the UK and Ireland, bringing over five years of experience at Amazon Web Services to help innovative startups reach their full potential. As a key figure in AWS's startup ecosystem, she oversees programs like the generative AI accelerator and Compute for Climate fellowship, helping companies leverage AWS technology to transform their industries. In this episode, Tricia shares valuable insights on digital transformation challenges, AI adoption strategies, and success stories from AWS customers like Zilch, Sonrai, and Phytoform. Her expertise in helping startups scale through AI innovation and her deep understanding of regulated industries make her perspective particularly valuable for business leaders navigating the complex landscape of AI implementation.

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