A Class Act - Navigating the AI Landscape
By Michael Young MBN Solutions Data & Leadership
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What does it really take to build world-class tech teams and lead with impact in today’s data-driven AI landscape?
I’m Michael Young from MBN Solutions and after two decades placing top talent across data, AI, and tech, I’ve seen the real stories behind high-performing teams.
On A Class Act, we go beyond buzzwords.
You’ll hear real life, experience-led conversations with the AI and data leaders shaping digital transformation right now - those hiring top tech talent, building data science capability, and leading with purpose.
Whether you're a data leader, people manager, or recruiter, join us for honest, practical insights into hiring, leadership, strategy, and building great teams in AI and data.
Follow A Class Act for honest, beyond the hype leadership conversations in the AI, data and tech space.
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The One Skill That Separates Good Data Leaders From Great Ones With Asia Faulds - Head of Data Science at Booksy
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Building the Future of Voice AI From Soundtracks to Synthetic Speech With Stu Kennedy, Edge, Realtime & AI Systems Consultant
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May 20, 2026 |
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The 4 Pillars of AI Adoption Strategy EVERY Enterprise Leader Needs with Lead Enterprise Architect at NatWest Group
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May 01, 2026 |
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S2E8: Nina Habicht [ Top 100 Women in Data & AI ] on the AI Funding Bubble & Founder Advice on Building AI that Lasts
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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S2E7: Navigating AI Ethics in the Real World: Red Lines & Risk Tiers in Practice
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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LLMs in 2026: What’s Happening and What It Means for Business With Richard Bownes, Head of AI Solutions at Vector8
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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What Enterprise AI Really Looks Like in Practice Inside One of The UK’s Most Regulated Digital Banks With Russell Collingham, Head of AI at Atom
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Hiring and Building Exceptional Applied AI Teams that Work with Andre Balleyguier of Snorkel AI [MUST LISTEN]
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Why Most Enterprise AI Strategies Fail And What to Do Instead with Eddie Short - Global Chief Digital, Data & AI Officer
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Hiring for AI in 2026? What the Next Generation of Talent Actually Values with Google DeepMind Scholar Emma Rattray
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Season 2: Navigating the AI Landscape
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Turning AI from Buzzword into Real Business Results with Tom McLaughlin of Tomoro
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How to Build Trust & Lead Teams in FinTech’s AI Era with Kent Mackenzie
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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AI and Leadership Lessons from Being 10 Years Ahead with BloxWeaver Founder David Meikle
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Transforming Cyber Resilience in Scotland: Jude McCorry’s Journey as CEO at the Cyber and Fraud Centre
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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From Green Screens to AI Strategy: Gillian Docherty’s Data Leadership Journey
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Leadership Lessons in High-Pressure Environments: From the Military to the Boardroom with David Goodacre OBE
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Stephen Ingledew on Building One of the UK’s Most Respected Fintech Ecosystems (And What It Really Takes to Lead With Purpose)
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Elizabeth Hollinger on Leading with Trust and Building Award-Winning Teams at the Cutting Edge of Data
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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From Apprentice to VP: Adriana Ignat on Leadership, Growth, and a Decade at Google
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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35 Years in Data: Lessons on Leadership & Lasting Impact with Graeme McDermott
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May 20, 2025 |
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A Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership [Season 1 Trailer]
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May 13, 2025 |