In the 184 Episode of the AIAW Podcast, we are joined by David Wallén, CEO and Co-Founder of Intric, to explore what it actually takes to drive AI innovation inside the public sector. As Intric has now supported around 50 AI journeys across governments and critical industries, the conversation focuses on the realities behind procurement structures, governance models, regulation, and organizational incentives that often slow down innovation.
We discuss how startups can successfully navigate public-sector environments, what patterns repeatedly emerge in AI adoption efforts, and what David believes organizations consistently get wrong when implementing AI. Drawing from Intric’s upcoming playbook, we examine the practical frameworks needed to accelerate adoption, collaboration, and decision-making across the public sector. From sovereign AI and secure infrastructure to policy, EU regulation, and innovation culture, this episode explores what must change for governments and critical institutions to move from experimentation to meaningful AI transformation.
