Everyone’s chasing AI like it’s 1849 all over again. But what if the real money isn’t in building apps or launching pilots—what if it’s in the infrastructure, the tools, and the behind-the-scenes players?
In this episode, Susana Quintás unpacks the parallels between the California Gold Rush and today’s AI frenzy. Most miners went home broke, but the ones who sold shovels, tools, and sturdy jeans made fortunes. Sound familiar?
We explore the guaranteed winners of the AI age: chipmakers, cloud giants, foundation model providers, data specialists, governance experts, and savvy consultancies. Plus, a cautionary tale for businesses looking for instant AI success: the Midas Illusion is alive and well.
AI isn’t a shortcut to wealth. It’s a structural shift. Want to win? Stop chasing nuggets—start building rails.
Hit play to discover why AI isn’t a shortcut to success, but a deep transformation that demands vision, resilience, and smart decisions at Board level.
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