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57. Why Sustainability and AI Are About to Collide (Hard): Alex Smith

What does real sustainability look like when AI enters the room—loud, power-hungry, and ethically ambiguous?

In this episode of the UKAI Women in AI Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Smith, CEO of Future Plus, to talk candidly about non-linear careers, leadership under pressure, and why sustainability must move from glossy reports into everyday business decisions.

Alex shares her journey—from hospitality and professional sailing to building a guided SaaS platform that helps businesses embed sustainability across climate, social impact, governance, and economic resilience. Along the way, we…

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