Today's guest is Annie Pearl, CVP and GM of Azure Experiences and Ecosystems at Microsoft. As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence remains at the forefront of innovation for startups and large corporations alike. In this podcast, Annie delves into the rapidly transforming landscape of AI startups and the opportunities and challenges they present.

Topics include:

0:00 Startups prioritising responsible, integrated AI for rapid growth

3:52 Why enterprises race to adopt AI responsibly through startups

5:19 How Microsoft supports startups with tech, funding and enterprise matchmaking

8:06 The role of Copilot driving major time & cost savings across enterprises

9:46 Utilising AI tools boost employee satisfaction, retention and creativity

10:22 Advice to start small with AI or go advanced - just start now

11:17 Why AI in healthcare is exciting due to time savings & impact