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Despite the buzz, many CEOs still misjudge what it takes to build a successful AI capability. Hiring a few data scientists or buying an AI tool isn’t enough. This blog breaks down four persistent myths—like thinking AI is plug-and-play or that it replaces people—and offers practical takeaways for executives who want to move beyond hype and create real impact with AI talent.

What Top AI and Data Leaders Really Want? What’s holding them back? From craving strategic influence and innovation, to battling talent shortages and organizational silos, their answers highlight clear priorities for CEOs: support, recognition, and room to grow.

M&A is becoming the go-to strategy for companies looking to scale AI capabilities fast. From accessing breakthrough innovation to navigating industry consolidation, this article unpacks how tech leaders can leverage acquisitions to stay competitive, mitigate risk, and future-proof their growth.

Explore AI integration, leadership skills, and future-proofing your career with insights from Mark Herschberg on The Lucent Perspective.

Building diverse AI teams is essential for preventing bias, sparking creativity, and gaining global trust. Here’s how to succeed.

AI investments in 2024 focus on healthcare, autonomous systems, and ethical AI frameworks, offering growth for investors.

Tech founder Jamie Graves on building products, selling startups, and advising companies. Insights on cybersecurity, AI, and career transiti

Rebecca Hastings recently sat down with Chris Tate, CEO, and Gillian Jones, Senior Business Development Manager from Condatis, to discuss...

Talent Demand Demand for talent is high, and 47% of companies are actively hiring, with activity focused in London, where 72% of...

Talent Demand Demand for talent is high, and 50% of companies are actively hiring. Many companies are struggling to find developers,...

Talent Demand Demand for talent is high, and 37% of companies are actively hiring. Many companies are struggling to find developers and...

Payments remains one of the largest sectors within FinTech, with around 19% of companies in FinTech focusing on payments. In Q1 2022, so...

With so many FinTechs hiring in the UK following on from a massive year of investment into the sector in 2021, it is no surprise there is...

We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2022 UK FinTech Sector Update. We have analysed 1,664 companies within the FinTech...

The UK Open Banking Sector sector is growing quickly and last year saw some massive rounds of investment for companies to hire, and 57%...

The UK Blockchain Sector sector is rapidly growing and evolving. Last month 28% of companies were actively hiring, and now this number is...

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