Welcome to the AI Social Club Podcast, the reference AI media in the GCC region.
I'm Margot Bletterie, the founder of The AI Social Club.
Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals.
This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ideas to navigate the ever-evolving AI landscape, this podcast is for you.
Let’s explore the future of AI together, one story at a time!
Subscribe to our channel and join the conversation!
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot_theaisocialclub/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
#24 The reality of AI coding for software development - Luis Rodriguez, Lab49
Luis Rodrigues is the Regional Head of Technology at Lab49, seasoned tech entrepreneur, executive, and venture builder, with deep expertise in AI integration, product strategy, and scaling digital platforms.
In this episode, Luis sits down with Margot Bletterie and brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective to software engineering and digital transformation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Why current AI coding tools are already replacing front-end development
How legacy code bases can be cleared of technical debt using AI agents
How "vibe coding" without software engineering foundations exposes apps to critical security flaws
How developer roles are transforming into agentic engineering, high-level architecture, and code reviewing
How enterprise engineering teams can safely adopt AI tools using automated policy enforcement and AI review bots
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:38 The Reality of AI Coding
06:39 Limits and Capabilities of AI
08:36 The Evolution of Engineering Roles
12:00 Risks of Vibe Coding
15:07 Adapting Engineering Careers
17:24 Corporate Implementation and Security
21:18 Practical Advice for Engineers and Organizations
Learn more about Luis Rodrigues: linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/ (http://linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/)
Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders
Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ (https://www.thesocialclub.ai/)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH (https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH)
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703)
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ )
If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment
It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.
-
You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !
You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn
We are on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/
Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
8 Sept 2026
#23 Rethinking the Agency Model with AI - Anyce Nedir, Needle
In this episode, Margot Bletterie speaks with Anyce Nedir, Founding Systems and Ops Lead at Needle.
With over 20 years of experience in advertising and creative agencies across Paris and Dubai, Anyce defines what AI integration should look like.
What you'll learn:
- About the challenges and opportunities with using AI at advertising agencies
- Why "human-in-the-loop" is often misunderstood, and why checking AI outputs after the fact isn't enough
- Why defensibility comes from how well you define problems and manage context instead
- How failure serves as a useful signal
- Why agencies need to shift from selling time to delivering solutions and accountability
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and what it means to build an AI system in advertising
01:34 Should we always chase the latest AI models
05:09 Where does a human fit in when building and maintaining an AI product?
12:59 What profiles or types of people are building and maintaining these products?
15:20 How can juniors build their professional judgment in a market automated by AI?
17:40 How is the advertising agency business model being challenged by AI?
20:11 How will agencies compete if they all have access to the same AI capabilities?
23:40 What are the quick wins for a small agency trying to start its AI transformation?
25:13 How do you stay up to date and choose the right models when technology evolves so fast?
26:57 How do you make sure an AI system works when it uses multiple subsystems talking together?
30:14 Final Takeaways
CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE
Learn more about Anyce Nedir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyce-nedir-3915394/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyce-nedir-3915394/)
Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI and data leaders:
Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ (https://www.thesocialclub.ai/)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH (https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH)
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703)
YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_Ppy9XLzEU (https://youtu.be/r_Ppy9XLzEU)
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/)
If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment
It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.
-
You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !
You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn
We are on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/
Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
30 Jun 2026
#22 The Real AI Race: Energy, data & sovereignty - David Gurle, Co-founder & CEO of Antimatter
David Gurle, Co-Founder & CEO of Antimatter, joins Margot Bletterie to explore why the future of AI will be shaped by energy, data sovereignty, and infrastructure rather than model performance alone.
Drawing on decades of experience building internet infrastructure, Microsoft collaboration technologies, Skype for Business, Symphony, HiveNet and PolyCloud, David explains why AI's biggest constraints are shifting from algorithms to compute, electricity, and control over data. He also shares how Antimatter aims to make AI more accessible through distributed infrastructure built around unused energy resources.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How energy is becoming one of the biggest bottlenecks for large-scale AI adoption
Why AI infrastructure is moving from centralized data centers toward distributed computing
What data sovereignty really means for governments and businesses using AI
Why open source AI models are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for many organizations
How AI agents are changing productivity inside companies and what leaders should prepare for
Why organizations need to develop internal AI capabilities instead of relying entirely on external providers
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
05:32 Why energy is becoming AI's biggest constraint
10:27 How Antimatter uses distributed energy for AI infrastructure
18:01 Why data sovereignty matters in the AI era
31:27 Training versus inference explained
34:01 Open source AI versus proprietary models
39:21 AI agents and the future of work
44:53 Building an AI-first company culture
50:32 The long-term vision behind Antimatter
CONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE
Learn more about David Gurle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgurle/
Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leaders
Website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWH
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/
If you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment.
It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.
-
You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !
You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedIn
We are on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/
Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Who has been a guest on The AI Social Club
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Yatin Vij
Adil Gwiazdowski
Tony Evans
Mohit Lodha
Onur Kece
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
17,761
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
57
Social presence
91
YouTube
76
Engagement
0
Host of The AI Social Club?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
