From intern to AI innovator: building groundbreaking creative tools with Leslie Walsh, Head of Strategy at Episode Four

How do you go from faxing newspaper ads to building an AI tool that redefines creativity?

I chat with Leslie Walsh, Head of Strategy at Episode 4, about her journey from agency intern to the driving force behind RYA—a tool designed to deliver “radical yet acceptable” ideas at speed.

We explore the bold decisions and career moves that shaped her path, from leaning into new opportunities to taking on risks that paid off in unexpected ways. Leslie breaks down what it really takes to create an AI product, how to sell big ideas internally, and why focusing on what really matters to your audience makes all the difference.

If you’re curious about what goes into building AI tools or want to know how to make your own career leaps, you’ll love this conversation.

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