Money & Breakfast ep. 5 - Alex Allen: AI, Strategy, and Taking it to Market

Most innovation isn’t about the technology itself. It’s about how fast and how well people iterate, adapt, and build on it. In this eye-opening episode, AI strategist Alex Allen deconstructs the unpredictable race between nations, startups, and individual innovators shaping the future of AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. If you’re wondering how some succeed wildly without conventional credentials — or why building your own AI models beats relying on imported ones — this episode will reshape your perspective on talent, trust, and technological sovereignty. We explore the fascinating loop of AI development where rapid improvements and democratization happen at lightning speed. Alex breaks down what it really takes to succeed in this environment — the importance of testing, failing fast, and cultivating coachability. You’ll discover how countries like China, the US, and smaller nations are stacking their flags with signature models, and why building from scratch often provides the most secure and adaptable approach for governments and private organizations alike.