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Supercharging Human-AI Teams Dominik Fretz on Building AI-Native Cultures


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Dominik Fretz is the founder of Harbour Edge Intelligence and a seasoned technologist with a background spanning software engineering, robotics, and enterprise systems. From building underwater robots to leading backend engineering at Milkrun and Credit Suisse, Dominik has spent 20+ years architecting complex systems across Europe, the US, and Australia.


Today, he focuses on Human-AI Integration — helping companies evolve into AI-native powerhouses through his Human/AI Supercharger Protocol. Rather than simply bolting ChatGPT onto workflows, Dominik helps leaders rethink culture, systems, and strategy to unlock the true compounding value of AI.


In this episode, we explore:


- Why companies fail at AI adoption and how to avoid it.

- What it takes to become AI-native, not AI-replaced.

- Lessons from startups, corporates, and robotics that shape his approach.

- Practical steps leaders can take today to future-proof their organizations.


Whether you’re a founder, CTO, or team leader, Dominik’s perspective will reshape how you think about AI in your business.

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