Send us Fan Mail
In this episode, former Goldman Sachs partner Mike Ryan, CEO and co-founder of Bullet Point Network, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the trust problem at the heart of AI, why trust is now the biggest barrier to enterprise AI adoption, and how you can keep human judgment in control of AI output.
Tune in to learn more!
Meet our guest:
Our guest is Mike Ryan, the CEO and co-founder of Bullet Point Network, an AI-driven investment platform. Mike is a former Goldman Sachs partner and global co-head of equities. He also served on the Harvard endowment’s investment committee.
Five things you’ll learn from this episode:
1. Why trust, not capability, is now the biggest barrier to enterprise AI adoption
2. How AI-enabled advisory support pairs speed with human judgment and quality control
3. Why off-the-shelf AI isn’t built for high-stakes communication
4. How AI can reduce the constant rebuild of senior communication
5. The 20-60-20 strategy for avoiding AI slop
Quotables
“If you can’t trust the information you’re getting, you can’t rely on it.” — Mike Ryan
“AI is not going to take the job of most smart people, but a person using AI better than you might take your job.” — Mike Ryan
“Just because you can produce it fast doesn’t mean you want it or want to distribute it.” — Mike Ryan
“You don’t want AI to take you fast in the wrong direction.” — Mike Ryan
“If you use AI the same way, you can elevate your thinking and your mindfulness about the organization and think more as a strategist.” — Jason Mudd
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You can also support us by leaving us a quick podcast review.
More about Mike Ryan
Mike Ryan is CEO and co-founder of Bullet Point Network, an AI-driven investment platform built on an "AI + 1" philosophy that combines AI with human expertise to speed investment decisions. A former Goldman Sachs partner and global co-head of equities, and a former member of the Harvard endowment's investment committee, Mike brings more than 20 years of experience in investing, leadership, and advisory work. He serves as an adviser and board member for companies and nonprofits, with a personal focus on advancing education and economic opportunity.
Guest’s contact info and resources:
Mike Ryan on LinkedIn
@mikeryanbpn on X
Bullet Point Network website
Additional Resources:
Fighting to be trustworthy to AI and humans
Reputation management for AI search: monitoring and response framework
7 responsible principles to guide the use of AI in public relations
If you like this episode, you're going to love these episodes:
The PR playbook for getting recommended by AI with Unusual
AI and PR with Microsoft’s CCO Frank Shaw
The future of PR in the age of AI with Agility PR
Support the show
- On Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.
- On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.
