In this episode of The Credible Podcast, Dan Nottingham is joined by Nate McKie, Senior Executive AI Advisor at World Wide Technology, for a grounded conversation about what AI really means for businesses today.

Nate cuts through the hype surrounding generative AI and explains why many organizations struggle to see real value: siloed experimentation, poor data foundations, and a lack of leadership-driven strategy. Rather than replacing people, Nate argues that AI’s greatest potential lies in making employees more effective — unlocking institutional knowledge, improving decision-making, and augmenting human creativity.

The discussion explores practical use cases that actually deliver ROI, why fears of mass job replacement are misplaced, and how overselling AI has led to wasted investment and confusion on both sides — among executives and employees alike. Nate also shares thoughtful insights on AI-assisted software development, governance, and why foundational skills like systems thinking, collaboration, and judgment matter more than ever.

This episode is for leaders, technologists, and professionals who want a realistic, credible understanding of AI — not what it’s marketed to be, but what it can genuinely do today, and how to use it responsibly.

About the Guest
Nate McKie is the Senior Executive AI Advisor for World Wide Technology. He has loved computers since he was a child; his father worked at Radio Shack, and he was constantly there playing on the machines and learning about programming. He got his B.S. in Computer Studies, carrying that fascination from childhood into his adult career. After co-founding and then overseeing a services-focused organization related to software and automation engineering for over twenty-five years, he now has the honor and pleasure of being a senior-level AI Advisor. His focus is on helping customers understand how best to use AI technologies to accomplish their business goals, whether it involves leveraging hardware, software, or data. He is thrilled to use his lifetime of experience building amazing solutions for customers to help others make good decisions on their AI journey.

Reach out to Nate
https://sessionize.com/nate-mckie

To learn more, visit:
https://amicredible.ai/

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https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham

In the inaugural episode of The Credible Podcast, host Dan Nottingham introduces the motivation behind the show and explores why credibility matters more than ever in a world driven by outrage, algorithms, and misinformation. Drawing on his background in science, technology, and AI, Dan contrasts evidence-based truth with opinion-driven discourse and explains how credibility is not something we claim, but something we build through behavior, context, and honest dialogue. He introduces AmICredible, a platform designed to analyze the credibility of statements, and frames the podcast as a broader conversation about trust, responsibility, and how individuals can contribute to a healthier information ecosystem. This episode sets the foundation for future conversations with leaders, journalists, technologists, and experts across industries where truth truly matters.

To learn more, visit:
https://amicredible.ai/

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham