This episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, explores the transformative potential of AI with guest Natalie Monbiot, a pioneer in the virtual human economy.
Natalie discusses her journey from co-founding one of the first AI avatar companies to her current work on AI twins designed to empower rather than replace humans. The conversation explores the ethical implications, the role of AI in augmenting human ingenuity, and the importance of preserving personal cognitive abilities.
Key topics include the evolution of AI applications, the cultural impacts of AI-driven changes, and how leaders can harness AI for organizational benefit while safeguarding individual creativity and wisdom.
00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:38 Meet Natalie Monbiot: Pioneering Pro-Human AI
02:01 Natalie's Journey in AI and Web Summit Reflections
03:56 The Concept of the Virtual Human Economy
09:17 Ethical AI and Trustworthiness
13:45 The Future of AI and Human Creativity
21:14 Final Thoughts on AI and Business Leadership
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