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From Data to Dollar Podcast - Episode 1: Are we in an AI bubble?

Posted Apr 29, 2025 | Views 2
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Euro Beinat
Global Head of AI and Data Science @ Prosus

Euro Beinat is the Global Head for AI and Data Science at Prosus.com, one of the largest Internet companies and investors in the world. He is also a Visiting Professor of Data Science at the University of Salzburg, Austria, and Lecturer on AI Governance at the IDP program of Insead Business School. In his previous role as VP of Technologies at Zebra Corp., Chicago, Euro led the development of IoT platforms and solutions, globally. As an angel investor, Euro has invested in and created/led several successful technology start-ups. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for two companies, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight. Euro is also the co-founder of Data Science for Social Good, a nonprofit dedicated to Data Science projects with a social impact. He holds an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in Economics and has recently received the Honorary Professorship in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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With companies like Goldman Sachs pointing to over-investment in AI, this first episode explores the burning question: are we in an AI bubble? Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus explains to Gideon Lichfield where and how Prosus and its portfolio companies are already reaping benefits of investing in AI, highlighting their "marathon" approach to AI adoption, focusing on education, cultural transformation, and safeguarded experimentation.

Hear valuable insights into several cases studies from Prosus' portfolio companies such as iFood (food delivery) and OLX (classifieds), which are using AI to drive tangible, measurable value.

What kind of cost savings can be achieved through AI? Why do some companies struggle with a return on investment in such technology? How does organisational culture impact successful AI business transformation? Learn all of this and more with Prosus.

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