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Timestamps:

(02:00) Fellow’s shift from productivity tool to AI assistant.

(07:00) Implementing large-scale organizational change.

(13:00) Managing change and internal communications.

(20:00) Moving toward an agentic, automated workflow future.

(23:00) Unexpected real-world AI uses at Fellow.

(29:00) Privacy, security, and enterprise-grade compliance.

(33:00) Selecting and utilizing LLMs and managing AI economics.

(36:00) How to build an AI-first company from scratch.

(40:00) Why existing companies struggle to adopt AI effectively.

(44:00) Practical advice on starting AI implementation in established companies.

Key Takeaways:

Fellow transformed from a productivity tool into a strategic, AI-powered assistant helping organizations automate meetings, streamline workflows, and derive actionable insights.

Aydin emphasizes the necessity of disruptive innovation, detailing Fellow’s cultural shift toward agility and fearlessness to stay ahead in the AI-driven landscape.

Security, privacy, and compliance remain core to Fellow, with advanced governance and redaction features designed specifically for internal enterprise meetings.

Real-world AI applications include automatically generating meeting summaries, tracking and following up on action items, updating CRM and project management systems, and creating customized client communications.

Insights on successful AI adoption: Aydin highlights practical steps organizations should take, from establishing AI councils to experimenting actively with new technologies and leveraging external AI consultants.

Links

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Episode URL: https://betweentwocoos.com/the-bold-pivot-from-meetings-to-ai-with-aydin-mirzaee-ceo-of-fellow

Between Two COO's website: https://betweentwocoos.com

Michael Koenig on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514

Aydin Mirzaee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aydinmirzaee/

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AI and Privacy: Navigating the EU's New AI Act with Flick Fisher

In this episode of Between Two COOs, host Michael Koenig welcomes back Flick Fisher, an expert on EU privacy law. They dive deep into the newly enacted EU Artificial Intelligence Act and its implications for businesses globally. They discuss compliance challenges, prohibited AI practices, and the potential geopolitical impact of AI regulation. For leaders and operators navigating AI in business, this episode provides crucial insights into managing AI technology within regulatory frameworks.

00:00 Introduction to Fellow and AI Meeting Assistant

01:01 Introduction to Between Two COOs Episode

02:08 What is the EU’s AI Act?

03:42 Prohibited AI Practices in the EU

07:46 Enforcement and Compliance Challenges

12:18 US vs EU: Regulatory Landscape

29:58 Impact on Companies and Consumers

31:55 Future of AI Regulation

Between Two COO's - https://betweentwocoos.com

Between Two COO's Episode

Michael Koenig on LinkedIn

Flick Fisher on LinkedIn

Flick on Data Privacy and GDPR on Between Two COO's

More on Flick's take of the EU's AI Act

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[00:00] Introduction – Michael introduces Fellow as a trusted AI meeting assistant.
[01:00] Welcome to Between Two COOs – Introducing Justin Etkin and Tropic.io.
[02:00] The evolution of procurement – From cost-cutting to strategic value creation.
[05:00] When should companies start formalizing procurement?
[07:00] Common mistakes businesses make in procurement.
[10:00] Using data and AI to improve procurement efficiency.
[12:00] Negotiation strategies and dealing with vendors.
[16:00] The role of AI in procurement and automation potential.
[20:00] How companies are shifting towards integrated procurement platforms.
[23:00] The intersection of procurement and legal, finance, and security.
[28:00] Justin’s wildest COO experience – Painting walls before an office move-out.
[30:00] Closing thoughts – Where to follow Justin and learn more about Tropic.io.

Tropic - https://www.tropicapp.io/

Between Two COO's - https://betweentwocoos.com

Episode URL - https://betweentwocoos.com/tropic-coo-justin-etkin

Michael Koenig - https://linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514

Justin Etkin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintropic/

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