How Legacy Businesses Can Begin Their AI Journey | Katie Palencsar

In this episode, host Dr. Kate Jarvis sits down with Katie Palencsar, an experienced advisor to early-stage businesses and former leader of the Female Innovators Lab at Anthemis. Drawing from her experience selling technology to education and financial institutions, Katie shares invaluable insights on how legacy businesses can thoughtfully embrace innovation. Through practical examples and lessons learned, she discusses how organisations can start small with AI adoption while maintaining trust and addressing stakeholder concerns. The conversation explores everything from the evolution of data analytics to the future of work, offering business leaders a practical roadmap for navigating digital transformation in traditional industries.