AI game on: Why every business must embrace AI now

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Tim Trumper, author of AI Game On, shares practical strategies for businesses of all sizes to adopt AI effectively. Tim brings a unique perspective as both an entrepreneur and chairman of a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate (NRMA), combining entrepreneurial agility with corporate governance.

• Mindset, Skillset, Toolset: Tim explains his simple but powerful framework for approaching AI adoption. Leaders first adopt the right mindset, then build the skills needed, and finally select tools that drive impact.
• Affordable AI tools: AI solutions costing as little as $30 per month can transform operations—from customer analysis to procurement.
• Real-world examples: Tim demonstrates how businesses use AI to prepare for AGMs, analyse contracts, and create strategic presentations.
• Business advantage: He stresses, “AI won’t take your job, but a business that understands AI will take your customers.”

Tim shares actionable insights to help businesses get started with AI without feeling overwhelmed. He focuses on business outcomes instead of technical complexity and provides examples that any company can implement immediately. His message is clear: AI adoption isn’t optional, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Leaders succeed by asking the right questions and maintaining the right mindset.

Most importantly, Tim emphasizes, “the day of the blank page is gone.” AI tools now allow anyone who can hold a conversation to generate meaningful results. Consequently, these tools are invaluable for business leaders who want to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing marketplace.

Inspired by the episode? Grab a copy of Tim’s book “AI: Game On: How to decide who or what decides” – your roadmap to implementing AI in ways that actually matter for your business. Written for leaders like you, it’s packed with