The AI Grapple

Unravel the complexities of AI with The AI Grapple Podcast, hosted by Kate vanderVoort. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on the most critical AI issues shaping our world. Perfect for marketers and business professionals, this podcast is your guide to integrating AI responsibly and ethically into your organization. Join us as we navigate the future of technology and its profound impact on humanity.

The AI Grapple is a business podcast hosted by Kate vanderVoort, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kate vanderVoort hosts The AI Grapple, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  Ep 50: Mari Smith on Trust, AI, and Staying Human in the Future of Social Media

  Mar 2, 202658 minS1

  <p>For our milestone 50th episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort (Founder and CEO, AI Success Lab) sits down with social media pioneer Mari Smith, widely known as the “Queen of Facebook.”</p> <p>With nearly two decades at the forefront of social media marketing, Mari has witnessed the rise, peak and reinvention of platforms like Facebook. Now, as AI reshapes marketing, business and human interaction itself, she finds herself at a crossroads, asking the same question many marketers are grappling with:</p> <p>What does authentic connection look like in a world where AI generates most of what we s...

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  Episode #49

  Ep 49 Raising AI-Literate Humans: What Schools and Parents Must Get Right Now

  Feb 25, 202656 minS1

  <p>AI is already shaping how young people learn, think, and engage with the world. The real question is whether education systems are preparing them for that reality.</p> <p>In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort (Founder and CEO, the AI Success Lab) is joined by educator, author, and AI literacy advocate Lindy Hockenbary (also known as LindyHoc). Lindy brings nearly two decades of experience in instructional technology and curriculum design, working directly with K–12 schools, educators, and EdTech companies to make technology usable, relevant, and human-centred.</p> <p>Lindy’s work focuses on one clear message: AI l...

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  Episode #48

  Ep 48: Australia’s AI Strategy Explained by the Head of the National AI Centre

  Feb 16, 20261h 11mS1

  <p>In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder & CEO, the AI Success Lab, is joined by Lee Hickin, Executive Director of the Australian Government’s National AI Centre, for a wide-ranging and practical conversation about AI adoption in Australia.</p> <p>With more than 30 years in senior technology leadership roles across Microsoft and AWS, Lee brings a rare perspective that bridges enterprise technology, public policy and real-world business impact.</p> <p>Together, Kate and Lee unpack where Australia truly sits on AI adoption, why our national approach has prioritised innovation alongside safety, and what business leaders need to...

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  Episode #47

  Ep 47: Is AI Actually Good for the Economy? An Economist’s Clear Answer

  Feb 8, 202643 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO the AI Success Lab, is joined by economist Dr Bill Conerly to unpack what AI means for business, jobs, and the wider economy. Rather than hype or fear, Bill brings an economic lens to what is actually happening now and what signals matter most.</p> <p>They explore why the real impact of AI will come from specialised tools embedded into everyday workflows, not from people chatting to bots. Bill explains how general purpose technologies historically lower costs, shift prices, and improve living standards, even when disruption...

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  Episode #46

  Ep 46: Remote Work in the Age of AI: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why

  Jan 25, 202649 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO of the AI Success Lab, sits down with Chris Nolte, Founder and CEO of Kayana Remote Professionals, to unpack what’s really happening at the intersection of AI, remote work, and human capability.</p> <p>Chris brings the rare lens of an investor-operator who has led and scaled businesses across finance, retail, prop tech, healthcare, and real estate. As an early beta tester of OpenAI and a long-time advocate for global talent, he shares grounded insights into why AI adoption often stalls, and what leaders are getting wr...

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