EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1H 2M
Tom Williams (Stratify AI) on AI Readiness, GE Lessons, Consulting, and Relocating to Marbella
from The Pool Podcast · host The Pool Marbella
Stratify AI founder Tom Williams discusses building AI-readiness foundations, lessons from 12+ years at GE, enterprise consulting across industries, and practical guidance for startups. He also shares his family’s relocation to Spain, finding community in Marbella, and plans to lead the CTO Hub at The Pool.What you’ll learn:- Why validation and rapid iteration matter more than assumptions- How to balance discovery vs. solutioning in consulting- Common enterprise software pitfalls and the cost of replatforming- The five pillars needed to scale AI: business alignment, people, data, technology, governance- How to assess AI use cases against organizational readiness- Practical steps for 90-day and 1-year AI roadmaps- Relocation insights for families moving to Spain
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Stratify AI founder Tom Williams discusses building AI-readiness foundations, lessons from 12+ years at GE, enterprise consulting across industries, and practical guidance for startups. He also shares his family’s relocation to Spain, finding community in Marbella, and plans to lead the CTO Hub at The Pool.What you’ll learn:- Why validation and rapid iteration matter more than assumptions- How to balance discovery vs. solutioning in consulting- Common enterprise software pitfalls and the cost of replatforming- The five pillars needed to scale AI: business alignment, people, data, technology, governance- How to assess AI use cases against organizational readiness- Practical steps for 90-day and 1-year AI roadmaps- Relocation insights for families moving to Spain
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