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This month on A Smart Perspective, host Simone Larsson sits down with Lucas Perruadin, founder of AI to Market, for a practical conversation about how organisations can move from AI experimentation to meaningful, well-governed transformation. Lucas shares why the shift to AI feels less like a single technology trend and more like a tidal wave of change for every business. But amid the noise, he argues that the right starting point is not the latest model, tool or agent. It is understanding where the real problem sits: which processes need to improve, what work should remain rooted in human judgement, and where AI can genuinely help. Together, Simone and Lucas explore the opportunities - and the pitfalls - of agentic AI. From avoiding a patchwork “Frankenstein” architecture to controlling runaway token use, they discuss the importance of intentional design, clear ownership and orchestration. The conversation also tackles the question many people are quietly asking: will AI take my job? Lucas’s view is refreshingly grounded. This is an optimistic but clear-eyed episode about leaning into AI with purpose: build for the real need, and make the technology work for people - not the other way around. Learn more about AI To Market: http://spr.ly/6050BHitOY http://spr.ly/6054BHitOo Connect with Lucas Perraudin at http://spr.ly/6057BHitOS Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 From the Y2K Bug to the Rise of Generative AI 04:29 The AI Productivity Revolution 07:08 Building an Agentic AI Practice 10:04 Where to Start with Agentic AI 13:52 People, Processes and the Limits of AI 16:19 Managing Token Economics and AI Costs 22:08 Governance, Accountability and Human Oversight 24:13 The Human Role in an AI-Powered Workplace 30:03 The Future of AI and Work 32:57 Outro