Ep: 403 Spilling the Tea on all Things AI and Grant Writing with Phil Deng

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Grant pros, we’re spilling the tea! Holly Rustick and Philip Deng (Grantable CEO) dive into the wild world of AI + grant writing—from cheap-clothes tech to deep strategy. If you’re using (or side-eyeing) AI for grant writing, this one’s a must-listen.

THIS episode! 

Grant writers, grab your headphones—because we’re spilling the tea on all things AI! 

Holly Rustick sits down with Philip Deng, CEO of Grantable, to talk about how AI is shaking up grant writing. From the risks of ‘fast fashion’ tech to the need for human strategy, this convo dives into what’s real, what’s hype, and how to stay curious in the AI age.

If you are considering, or currently using, AI for grant writing - tune in today! Phil and Holly go deep into items like:

• How AI can be like ‘cheap clothes’ if not used correctly
• Will grant writers be left behind if they aren’t using AI?
• How AI is impacting the environment
• Why and how thought needs to be a part of AI and grant writing
• How to be curious with AI when navigating the rapidly changing landscape

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