In this brand new episode of The Innovation Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence with Stig Bosmans, co-founder and CEO of Rollo.ai. This Antwerp-based company specializes in automating business processes, helping businesses optimize workflows with smart AI solutions.
But how far can AI truly take us? What are the biggest misconceptions surrounding it? And how can AI even transform other industries like 3D visualization and scanning? This episode promises to uncover the opportunities, risks, and transformative power of AI.
This episode delves into the core of Rollo AI’s focus: developing AI agents to automate business processes, a specialization that gained significant traction after the rise of Chat GPT. Stig Bosmans shares his long-standing passion for IT and AI, detailing his journey from early experiments with image and language understanding to his current academic and professional pursuits.
The conversation highlights AI’s crucial role in automating “dull, difficult, and dangerous” tasks. Examples discussed include waste sorting for safety, the advancements in self-driving cars, and the automation of price setting in the fuel and gas industry, which has led to significant growth and return on investment.
The podcast provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and future of AI. Stig addresses ethical concerns and misconceptions about AI taking over jobs, discussing the delicate balance between regulation and innovation in Europe. He also touches upon the financial accessibility of AI for small and medium-sized enterprises (KMOs), emphasizing the need for broader adoption.
For 2025, Rollo AI plans to shift towards more product-oriented solutions, investing heavily in R&D to maintain its lead in AI agent technology. Their ambition extends to international expansion, aiming for efficient, scalable solutions with minimal overhead, inspired by the vision of creating significant impact with fewer people.
Stig also shares his moral ambition in business, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and delivering on promises. He reflects on the influential film “Interstellar,” connecting its themes to the vastness of existence and the relativity of life, adding a personal dimension to the discussion.
Finally, the episode touches on the intriguing connection between AI and chess, illustrating the strategic depth and analytical power of artificial intelligence. This unexpected link provides a fascinating example of AI’s diverse capabilities.
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