The smartest way to use AI is probably less exciting than you think
AI is already in the room. This week, Michael Finkelstein of KINETK sits down with Matt and Luigi to talk about the part that actually matters: Data.

AI is already in the room. This week, Michael Finkelstein of KINETK sits down with Matt and Luigi to talk about the part that actually matters: Data.
AI is already in the room.
This week, Michael Finkelstein of KINETK sits down with Matt and Luigi to talk about the part that actually matters:
Data.
Because the real advantage is not just “using AI.”
It is knowing what your data is saying, what it is connected to, and what decisions it should be helping you make before your business is buried under spreadsheets, guesses, and whatever Steve from operations swears is “probably fine.”
They get into:
why most companies are still thinking way too small
how small businesses can move faster than larger ones
the difference between AI hype and AI that actually helps
why data relationships matter more than most people realize
how to get started without chasing every shiny new thing with a login page
what it means to build for the autonomous era
If AI still feels like a giant fog machine full of buzzwords, this episode helps clear the room.
**About Our Guest:**Michael Finkelstein is the founder and CEO of KINETK, a company building AI-powered data systems that help businesses move faster, cut friction, and make smarter decisions at scale.
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Website:www.kinetk.aiLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-finkelstein-1552887/LinkedIn (company):https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinetk/
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