Are these interviews completed?
No. This document is an editorial invitation and question set; quote fields remain empty until an expert consents, responds and approves attribution.
Can a founder rely on a podcast guest as a paid adviser?
A podcast can help formulate questions, but it does not establish a guest’s current suitability, impartiality or availability. Vet any actual engagement independently.
Why ask experts for cases where they were wrong?
It tests whether the expert updates their beliefs in response to evidence. A credible challenger should be able to describe an appropriate change of view without claiming perfect outcomes.
May an investor-funded expert discuss private coaching sessions?
Only within the actual lawful and agreed reporting boundaries. ICF ethics guidance addresses confidentiality, sponsor communication and conflicts. ICF Code of Ethics, effective 1 April 2025
Who owns a founder decision after an expert interview?
The founder or duly authorised company body remains responsible for making the decision. The interview provides perspective, not delegated authority.
Do I need permission to publish quotes?
Obtain explicit permission and verify wording, affiliation and intended use. Do not invent or paraphrase unapproved material as a direct quotation.
How should an AI specialist be questioned?
Ask for model version, data flows, privacy handling, independent validation and known failure modes. NIST publishes a voluntary risk framework to help structure the discussion. NIST Generative AI Profile, AI RMF