Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! In today’s show, Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica peel back the curtain on just how deeply artificial intelligence is now woven into the fabric of our daily lives and—most importantly—how it’s revolutionizing the world of business.

From freeing us from the drudgery of repetitive tasks to upping the game on everything from HR to IT support and marketing, intelligent automation and hyperautomation are more than just buzzwords. They’re creating real, transformative change—especially for agile startups looking to do more with less.

In this episode, Ben and Jessica break down, in real-world terms, what intelligent automation actually means, how it’s different from traditional automation, and why hyperautomation is raising the bar even higher. They share a series of eye-opening examples—from giants like Unilever and Amazon to nimble startups—revealing how AI is saving thousands of hours, turbocharging productivity, slashing costs, and even boosting employee satisfaction.

You’ll also hear about accessible, low-code and no-code tools making automation possible for teams without massive budgets, and discover why leadership buy-in is essential for companies hoping to unlock AI’s full potential. Finally, we take a look down the road at key AI and automation trends for 2025—think generative AI, agentic AI, and interconnected, human-centric systems.

Whether you’re a business leader, part of a scrappy startup, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is your guide to understanding where AI-powered automation is headed and how you can harness it to grow, innovate, and thrive. Tune in to find out how to strike the right balance between efficiency and the human touch in this rapidly evolving landscape!