In this episode of Connected with Experian, Waseem Mirza speaks to Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba, AI strategist, standards contributor and award-winning creator working at the intersection of technology, business transformation and the creative industries.
As organisations race to adopt AI, many are focused on the latest tools and technologies. Matthew argues that the real challenge lies elsewhere: in data foundations, governance, culture and leadership. From large language models and AI agents to enterprise transformation and AI regulation, this conversation explores what businesses need to get right if they want to move beyond experimentation and create lasting value.
The discussion also examines the human side of AI adoption, including trust, transparency and the impact AI is having on creative industries such as film and music. Matthew shares why many organisations underestimate the importance of change management, what happens when AI governance fails, and why he believes AI can become a powerful force for creativity and opportunity when used responsibly.
In this episode:
- Why successful transformation starts with foundations, not technology
- The importance of data quality, governance and AI readiness
- Why AI adoption often fails when employees are left behind
- Lessons from real-world AI failures and model drift
- How organisations can build trust through transparency
- The role of AI standards and responsible innovation
- Why AI agents represent both opportunity and risk
- How AI is changing filmmaking, music and creative production
- Whether AI can ever replicate human creativity
- What business leaders should focus on before implementing AI
Memorable takeaway
As Matthew puts it, organisations that focus on strong data foundations, governance and people will be far better positioned to benefit from AI than those chasing the latest technology without doing the groundwork first.
About the guest
Matthew Blakemore is CEO of AI Caramba, an award-winning AI strategist, standards contributor and creative technologist. He helped develop the international AI Data Lifecycle Standard and advises organisations on AI adoption, governance and transformation. Alongside his work in enterprise AI, he is also an award-winning creator whose AI-generated films have been nominated at international film festivals.
Find out more at: https://aicaramba.ai/
About the podcast
Connected with Experian explores how data, technology and intelligent decisioning are reshaping modern business. Through conversations with leaders across financial services and beyond, the series looks at how organisations are building trust, improving outcomes and using innovation responsibly.
What is Connected with Experian?
Connected with Experian explores how data, AI and technology are reshaping the way businesses make decisions. Hosted by Waseem Mirza, each episode brings together leaders from across financial services, technology and beyond to share real-world stories of innovation, collaboration and impact. From AI-driven lending to the rise of autonomous decisioning, we go beyond theory to uncover how modern data ecosystems are transforming industries. This is a podcast about building smarter systems, stronger partnerships, and greater trust in an increasingly connected world.