No Effing AIdea!

No Effing AIdea! is where enterprise leaders get the real story on AI adoption. Forget the hype and vendor theatre — this is the messy middle, where boards want moonshots, compliance says no, and customers push back on brilliance. Hosts Srini Annamaraju and David Royle bring 30+ years of earned scars in digital and AI transformation. Every fortnight, they cut through the noise with: The Cold Open — a provocative stat or story you should be paying attention to (AI ethics, job displacement, enterprise fraud, you name it) The Reality Check — a fast, unfiltered rundown of the last two weeks in enterprise AI, decoded for what it really means The Deep Dive — one paradox in focus, like midsize firms “too big for hacks, too lean for moonshots,” or boards demanding both ROI and revolution at once The Paradox Box — candid Q&A with execs, founders, and investors wrestling with the contradictions of AI in the enterprise It’s pragmatic, funny, and sometimes brutal. Finally, a podcast that talks about AI transformation like adults who’ve actually been there.

Looking for guests who are seasoned enterprise leaders, founders, or investors who have navigated the complex landscape of AI adoption, faced regulatory hurdles, and can share firsthand the gritty realities and paradoxes of implementing artificial intelligence in business environments.

Note: Guest insights are created with AI assistance.