April 07, 2025

Episode 2 – AI, Cloud-Native Systems & Letting Go of Legacy

33 minutes

Key Topics Covered

Why AI is still in its “stupidest” version—and why that’s exciting

The difference between AI as a collaborator vs. a replacement

How knowledge graphs will define the next generation of software

The danger of adopting AI without cleaning up the process first

Why Comcast’s Xfinity platform is one to watch

Real-world advice for tech leaders preparing for AI integration

From leadership scar tissue to startup pivots: the human side of innovation

Mentioned in This Episode

AI Circle – A community for emerging AI leaders and thinkers

Comcast Xfinity – A model for next-gen customer intelligence

Aduna & Camara – Telecom’s move toward open, intelligent APIs

CENX & Ericsson – How a technical pivot led to acquisition

Knowledge graphs – The new competitive advantage in AI

Thomas’ Wisdom Highlights

“Every day, you’re working with the dumbest version of AI you’ll ever use.”
“Before you apply AI, ask: why are we doing this in the first place?”
“AI will supercharge the smart. But if your processes are broken, AI only accelerates the chaos.”
“Sometimes, the biggest hurdle to growth is getting out of your own ego’s way.”

About the Guest

Thomas Elliott is a disruptive technology leader and AI strategist. He’s led engineering teams through major scaling, cloud-native transformations, and successful exits. Currently Principal at Datanised and a founding member of AI Circle, Thomas advises global organizations on how to adopt AI responsibly while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. He’s also passionate about helping leadership teams rethink their operating models to meet the demands of the AI era.

Connect with Thomas Elliott
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Elliott-cloudnative

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