S3 EP08 AI for SMBs: Why Clean Data Matters: Unlocking the Power of AI for Business

It’s the season finale of One Step Beyond Cyber. We’re closing out this season with a big conversation—how small and mid-sized businesses can unlock AI the right way. Our guest, Christopher Carter, is a globally recognized AI cloud expert, best-selling author, and founder of Approyo. Together, we dive into why clean data matters, how private AI is becoming accessible, and what every leader needs to know about securing their business in the AI era. Season Finale Chapters 00:00 Episode Overview 00:40 Chris Carter: Background and what drives his passion for AI 01:55 What themes or insights from your books do you feel are most urgent for business leaders to understand today? 04:39 Why is data quality such a critical factor that can make—or break—the success of AI in a business? 06:49 AI Security: Public vs Private 13:57 How can a small to medium-sized business (SMB) get started with Small language models? 17:27 Is it cost-efficient to develop a small language model internally? 18:27 What does "clean data" mean in the context of building AI? 20:46 How can smart technology shifts—like predictive AI tools—directly fuel business growth? Any real-world examples? 23:30 Is there a small project that would be a good starting point in AI? 26:00 In your work with businesses, what’s a surprising vulnerability or blind spot you often uncover—especially when it comes to AI or cybersecurity? 29:10 For leaders whose organizations aren’t yet using AI, what’s one principle or approach from your books they can apply right now to improve how they run and secure their business? Discover how we can assist you in identifying and closing gaps in your IT strategy to help keep your business safe, scalable, and secure. https://www.onestepsecureit.com/beyon... ____________________________________________________ Hosted by: Scott Kreisberg - CEO & Founder of One Step Produced by One Step Secure IT LinkedIn:   / mycompany   Facebook:   / onestepsecureit   Twitter:   / onestepsecureit   ____________________________________________________ About Christopher Carter: My Author page: https://bit.ly/47Fdyb1 Approyo: https://bit.ly/3NYuTTC My LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45BfeBf @ccarter1969 @Approyo