The Scale Up Show

Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7S This episode was a standout—we had to reshare it. In this episode, Ryan Staley discusses the silent AI revolution, highlighting how many employees are secretly leveraging AI to enhance their productivity without their organization's knowledge. He explores the concept of the shadow AI economy, where a significant percentage of employees use personal AI tools due to lack of training or restrictions from their employers. Staley provides actionable strategies for organizations to embrace AI innovation, including anonymous surveys, innovation amnesty programs, and reward systems for sharing AI successes.Chapters00:00 The Silent AI Revolution05:47 Strategies for Embracing AI Innovation

Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7S This episode was so good, we’re bringing it back! In this episode of the Scale Up Show, Ryan Staley interviews Frederic Aouad, Chief Commercial Officer at Stay22, about the company's remarkable growth from $15 million to $30 million in just one year. They discuss the key elements that contributed to this success, including the importance of a strong product, market expansion strategies, and the integration of AI to enhance team efficiency. Frederic shares insights on identifying adjacent intent in travel content and fostering a culture of innovation within the team. The conversation concludes with reflections on the positive impact of AI adoption and the future growth trajectory of Stay22. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Stage 22 and Growth Journey 02:39 Key Elements of Revenue Growth 05:28 Market Expansion and Upmarket Strategy 08:34 Identifying Adjacent Intent in Travel 11:16 Fostering a Culture of Innovation 13:39 Integrating AI into Go-to-Market Strategy 16:33 Results and Future Growth Opportunities

Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7S This episode was so good, we’re bringing it back! In this episode, Ryan Staley interviews Jeremey Donovan, EVP of RevOps' strategy at Insight Partners. They discuss Jeremey's extensive background in sales, tech, and marketing, and delve into the transformative role of AI in go-to-market strategies. Jeremey shares insights on the challenges and opportunities of AI in sales development, the distinction between inbound and outbound sales, and the potential for AI to enhance full cycle selling. The conversation concludes with Jeremey highlighting successful AI-driven initiatives within portfolio companies and offering advice on leveraging AI for sales efficiency. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Donovan and His Background 05:53 Sales Development and AI: Opportunities and Challenges 11:59 Full Cycle Selling and AI Integration 17:59 Conclusion and Where to Find Jeremy Donovan

Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7S This episode was so good, we’re bringing it back! 3 AI agents that do the work of an $84B industry... and 99% of leaders don't even know they exist. The AI Agents require ZERO coding required (and they just went public)These new no-code AI agents eliminated 10 hours of weekly work- and I'm showing you the exact setup that took me 10 minutes to deploy. → The new agent tools from OpenAI, Google & Perplexity that change everything→ My 'Instant Deploy' system that takes 7 minutes to set up→ The automation sequence that runs your business while you sleepChapters00:00 Introduction to No-Code AI Agents02:53 Exploring OpenAI's New Capabilities06:12 Deep Research with Google Gemini09:05 Market Analysis with Perplexity.ai#Throwback

Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7S In this conversation, Ryan Staley delves into his experiences with Manus, an AI agent, exploring its capabilities and limitations. He shares insights on how to effectively prompt AI for better results, analyzes the quality of the outputs generated, and discusses the importance of clear instructions when interacting with AI tools. The conversation highlights both the potential and challenges of using AI in content creation, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. Chapters 00:00 Exploring AI Agents: The Quest for Functionality 02:48 Prompting Techniques for AI Agents 06:01 Analyzing Output: Quality and Engagement 08:56 Improving AI Interactions: Lessons Learned