AI for Training with Rhys

The training landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and AI is right at the heart of it. In the latest episode of Sidekick, Rhys and David dive into how artificial intelligence is not just enhancing how we learn at work - it's redefining the entire experience. From real-time personalisation to unlocking new opportunities for founders, here's what we uncovered in our new report on AI for training (incl. market map - see below).

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Intro

(0:37) Personal intros

(1:44)Avenues of Differentiation

(13:31) White spaces

(18:28) Rapid-fire questions

(29:00) Outro

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Key takeaways:

1. Opportunity: compliance training needs a major overhaul

Traditional compliance training is often boring, generic, and ineffective. AI presents an opportunity to deliver hyper-relevant, bite-sized learning moments - like real-time safety prompts on factory floors - making compliance training more dynamic, proactive, and actually useful.

2. Specialisation creates moats

Companies that focus on industry-specific, compliance-driven training (such as finance and healthcare) can build strong competitive moats. Specialised AI solutions that address the nuanced needs of different sectors are better positioned for long-term success.

3. The power of real-time personalisation

One of the most exciting trends is AI's ability to deliver highly personalised learning experiences. Imagine an AI "concierge" that understands an employee’s work patterns, career goals, skills gaps, and preferences - and dynamically crafts a learning path uniquely suited to them.

4. Skills mapping at the team level

Future AI-driven learning tools won’t just focus on individual upskilling. Instead, they'll map skills across entire teams, helping leaders identify gaps and optimise capabilities for current and upcoming projects. This team-level intelligence could radically boost business performance.

5. The future of L&D teams will be smaller and more decentralised

AI won’t replace learning and development (L&D) teams, but it will reshape them. Expect leaner teams with a focus on orchestration and content governance, while AI empowers business units to generate their own tailored learning content. The emphasis will shift from delivery to "knowledge management".

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Conclusion

The future of workplace training is not just about better content - it’s about smarter, more responsive systems that meet learners exactly where they are. As AI continues to mature, founders and companies that embrace personalisation, specialisation, and team-level intelligence will be best positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in training.

If you’re interested in diving deeper, check out the full AI in Training report here. And if you're building something exciting in this space, we'd love to hear from you!

If you're a founder who is building in this space, we’d love to hear from you: dg@brighteyevc.com

Listen to the full Sidekick podcast episode here!