The AI Epoch Podcast

Real conversations about the AI revolution

Join host Joe Watkins, Managing Director at Epoch AI Consulting, as he interviews AI leaders, founders, and experts about the practical realities of implementing AI in business.

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Latest Episodes

202630 minEpisode 1

Navigating the New Era of AI Search with Lucile Ripa

with Lucile Ripa, CEO & Founder of FanePath AI

The transition from traditional SEO to AI-driven search is transforming how brands reach their audiences. In this debut interview, host Joe Watkins sits down with Lucile Ripa, founder of FanePath AI and former Head of Analytics at Wunderman (WPP), to dive into LLM optimization and how marketeers can adapt.

In this episode:

  • •The Evolution of Search: Why traditional SEO is no longer enough in the age of AI chat
  • •Strategies for Visibility: How FanePath AI helps global companies stay relevant across AI providers
  • •Tactical Advice: Practical tips for navigating AI search optimization and evolving ad models
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202620 minEpisode 2

Beyond the Chatbot—Building Reliable AI Agents with Manjit Johal

with Manjit Johal, Co-Founder & CTO of Kritmatta

Host Joe Watkins welcomes Manjit, a 3-time founder and veteran architect (formerly of Ocado and HBO), to discuss the shift from experimental AI pilots to enterprise-grade automation. As co-founder of Kritmatta, Manjit shares how his team is solving the 'trust gap' by building AI agents that are deterministic, auditable, and grounded in real-world business context.

In this episode:

  • •The Problem with 'Prompt Chains': Why traditional chatbots often fail in business settings
  • •The System of Context: Connecting messages across channels to create a unified knowledge graph
  • •SME-First Automation: Why small to medium enterprises are the 'wedge' for AI adoption
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202615 minEpisode 3

Capturing Knowledge with AI with Amrit Chandan

with Amrit Chandan, CEO & Co-Founder of Lorefully

Amrit Chandan, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and force of nature in the UK tech scene, joins host Joe Watkins to discuss his pivot from renewables to capturing 'knowledge gems' with Lorefully. Discover how AI transforms disappearing 'brain trust' into permanent, actionable data and why understanding people problems is as important as the technology itself.

In this episode:

  • •Stop Losing Your Best Ideas: Every time experts gather for a workshop or event, brilliant ideas walk right out the door. Lorefully uses AI to turn that disappearing 'brain trust' into permanent, actionable data.
  • •Find the 'Toothache': Don't build a vitamin; build a painkiller. If your customer doesn't have a deep toothache they'd pay anything to fix, you haven't found your product-market fit yet.
  • •The People Factor: Every business problem is ultimately a people problem. AI should augment human expertise, not replace the soul of it.
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