E522 – Barry Po, Driving Real AI Business Value
“The challenge is that a lot of organizations though aren’t going to find real innovation incrementally. They’re going to find it because, frankly, they took the leap.”
In a time when “AI strategy” is becoming a buzzword, Barry Po wants to change the conversation. In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler sits down with the founder of Brilliant, Barry Po, to talk about what it really takes to bring innovation into your business—from mindset to infrastructure. Barry draws from a wealth of experience helping organizations navigate high-stakes transformation, and he doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: AI won’t fix a broken process, complexity kills execution, and real change often requires a leap of faith. For Western Canadian leaders facing pressure to modernize, this episode offers a grounded, actionable roadmap. Barry breaks down why “pilot purgatory” is a trap, how to assess data readiness, and what questions every leader should be asking before launching an AI initiative. It’s a conversation about clarity over hype, courage over caution, and designing businesses where technology supports people—not the other way around.