Everyone’s talking about AI. But how many actually understand what’s behind it?

In this episode of Tech Inspired, Priska Burkard sits down with Sonja Angehrn - AI lecturer at OST and former industry leader - to unpack what it really means to become AI-ready in today’s world.

Because the truth is that AI didn’t just appear overnight, and upskilling isn’t about learning prompts - it’s about understanding what you’re building, why it matters, and how to use it responsibly.

With 20+ years in data, analytics, and AI (long before it was trending), Sonja brings a grounded, no-hype perspective on how individuals and organisations can move from confusion to clarity.

🔍 What you’ll discover in this episode:

- Why most companies feel the pressure to “do AI”… but don’t know where to start

- What AI upskilling actually means (and what it doesn’t)

- Why basic understanding beats blind adoption - every time

- How non-technical professionals can build real AI confidence

- The power of diverse teams - and why AI needs more voices at the table

- Where bias really comes from in AI - and what we can do about it

To succeed with AI, we don’t need more engineers - we need more empowered thinkers.
People who ask better questions, make smarter decisions, and build with purpose.

Because the future of AI is technical, as it is deeply human.

🎧 Tune in now and get a clear, practical perspective on what it takes to move from AI-curious… to AI-capable.

👉 Connect with Sonja on LinkedIn

PS: March is our AI Upskilling Month at Tech Inspired. Every week, we’re sitting down with experts in the field to bring you the sharpest insights, real-world use cases, and actionable next steps. Stay tuned for the next episode