Working with AI as Your Strategic Partner

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 In this episode, Marina sits down with Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and founder of AI Mindset. Conor works with Fortune 500 companies and teaches business leaders how to actually work with AI. His core idea is simple and uncomfortable: most people aren’t behind on AI because of tools, they’re behind because of behavior. They break down why using AI like Google wastes most of its potential, how to build AI memory across platforms in minutes, and what really makes candidates stand out as entry-level roles rapidly change. If you want to stop “using AI” and start thinking with it, this episode is for you. 

 Most people struggle with AI because they treat it like a gadget, not a thinking partner. In this video, I break down why that happens and walk you through a clear 7-step system to master AI in just 30 days, even if you’re starting from complete zero. You’ll learn how to use the AIM and MAAP frameworks to structure your thinking, and how to write prompts that consistently produce high-quality, natural, and personalized outputs using Chain of Thought, Verifier, and Refinement patterns.