Stuart Winter-Tear | From hype to stewardship | Episode #59

In this episode of <i>The Only Constant</i>, Lasse Rindom speaks with Stuart Winter-Tear, a sharp voice in the AI space known for balancing enthusiasm with critical insight. Their conversation tracks the evolution from generative AI hype to something more measured, thoughtful - and ultimately more valuable:<br /><ul><li>Why real transformation won’t come from flashy demos, but from deep integration into workflows and systems</li><li>The risks of treating GenAI as a strategy rather than a tool, and the importance of grounding AI in real business needs</li><li>The growing tension between innovation speed and security, and how enterprises are re-learning old lessons too fast to apply them</li><li>How “shadow AI” and sycophantic AI models are creating both hidden risks and unexpected human dependencies</li></ul>This episode isn’t about AI optimism or pessimism. It’s about realism. As Stuart puts it, we may all end up stewards of AI systems - whether we’re ready or not. <br /><br /><b>Do you want to know more about Stuart Winter-Tear?</b><br />Stuart is an accomplished Product Leader with 20+ years driving innovation across AI, Cybersecurity, eCommerce, and SaaS. As a fractional CPO, advisor, and consultant, he partners with ambitious companies to scale smarter, innovate faster, and bring cutting-edge products to market. He has founded and grown ventures, led cross-functional teams in both startups and enterprises, and delivered patented AI solutions that transformed adoption, automation, and growth.<br /><br />Known for combining deep technical insight with strategic clarity, Stuart specialises in product innovation, go-to-market execution, and aligning AI capabilities with real-world business needs. As an Ambassador at the Centre for GenAIOps and a frequent speaker and writer, Stuart is at the forefront of AI evolution - committed to helping teams build ethical, impactful, and market-leading products.