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Episode 11: From RAF Doctor to Downing Street, Teaching the British Military How to Code, and Building an AI Startup
What happens when you turn military medicine into a launchpad for tech innovation?
In this episode, we speak with Dr James Kuht – an RAF doctor whose career has taken him from flying with the Royal Air Force to advising the Prime Minister in No.10, teaching thousands of British military personnel how to code, and founding Pear, an AI skills platform now used worldwide.
We dive into:
✈️ Training as an RAF doctor and navigating an unconventional medical career
💻 Creating a viral AI upskilling programme that reached 5,000+ service members
🏛️ Founding the Downing Street data science team and shaping policy with data
📡 Leading innovation on the frontline as the first regiment Chief Technology Officer
🚀 The highs, lows, and pivots of building a successful AI startup
James’s story is a masterclass in spotting opportunities, taking calculated risks, and shaping a career at the cutting edge of medicine, military, and technology.
Follow us on:
🗞️ Substack: http://outofprogramme.com
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfProgramme
👨💻 LinkedIn: @outofprogramme
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By Out Of ProgrammeWhat happens when you turn military medicine into a launchpad for tech innovation?
In this episode, we speak with Dr James Kuht – an RAF doctor whose career has taken him from flying with the Royal Air Force to advising the Prime Minister in No.10, teaching thousands of British military personnel how to code, and founding Pear, an AI skills platform now used worldwide.
We dive into:
✈️ Training as an RAF doctor and navigating an unconventional medical career
💻 Creating a viral AI upskilling programme that reached 5,000+ service members
🏛️ Founding the Downing Street data science team and shaping policy with data
📡 Leading innovation on the frontline as the first regiment Chief Technology Officer
🚀 The highs, lows, and pivots of building a successful AI startup
James’s story is a masterclass in spotting opportunities, taking calculated risks, and shaping a career at the cutting edge of medicine, military, and technology.
Follow us on:
🗞️ Substack: http://outofprogramme.com
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfProgramme
👨💻 LinkedIn: @outofprogramme