Freeing Smart Minds From Tedious Work with Dave Howden

02/13/25 • 43 min

Discover how AI is shaping the future of business in New Zealand with Dave Howden, CEO and co-founder of SupaHuman AI. In this insightful episode, Dave shares his journey from the UK to New Zealand and explains why he believes this environment is primed for AI’s transformative potential. We explore the powerful role of large language models and multimodal technology in reshaping business landscapes, highlighting why understanding an organisation’s core values and processes is crucial for AI integration. Businesses that embrace tailored AI solutions can enhance efficiency, drive growth, and stay ahead in the adoption curve.

We also uncover the key inefficiencies AI can address, from knowledge retrieval to outdated systems like CRMs and ERPs. Imagine significantly reducing the time employees spend searching for information and transforming complex tasks into simple queries. With AI’s growing intelligence, businesses can streamline operations, generate synthetic customer insights, and refine their value propositions. Instead of fearing AI, now is the time to embrace its potential to solve productivity challenges and revolutionise customer interactions, ensuring long-term competitiveness in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

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B2B Inspired - Freeing Smart Minds From Tedious Work with Dave Howden

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Thank you , people from within our ecosystem . We're here to help the New Zealand B2B community to become one of the best , boldest and brightest anywhere in the world . Now if , like me , you live and breathe all things business to business and you're looking for a place to connect , learn and be inspired , you have come to the right place .

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