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E233 ‘AI Tools That Boost Productivity and Creativity’ with Get Started with AI’s Jonathan McCrea

April 9, 2026 · 25 min

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Today’s guest is Jonathan McCrea, Experienced Broadcaster and Founder at Get Started With AI. As AI is revolutionising industries and redefining how we approach both personal and professional tasks, Jonathan shares his enlightening journey with AI, illustrating not just the power of technology but also the creativity it unleashes.Topics include:

0:00 His journey from starting curious, learning by doing, embracing failure and growth

4:21 How his tech curiosity drives building, teaching and using AI tools

8:33 Using AI to build custom tools, boosting productivity and innovation

13:06 How AI tools enable rapid app-building, solving simple problems profitably

15:42 Why personal AI projects unlock powerful insights, but gets underused

19:24 Advice to adopt AI gradually through practice, personalisation and building habits

22:48 Empowering employees with AI while preserving their personal knowledge

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