What happens when you combine 27 years in government cybersecurity with Silicon Valley startup culture? In this episode, Mark Adams joins Alice Violet to discuss responsible AI, startup resilience, and the deep cultural divide between US and UK tech scenes.They dive into the rise of AI, its ethical grey areas, and how deep tech innovation can thrive outside of London. Expect insights on his latest AI project, startup realities, and the power of optimism — plus a few unexpected laughs involving cats and border crossings.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:30 Mark’s background – government to Silicon Valley05:12 Trust Graph: building AI for good09:45 Culture clash: UK vs US tech scenes14:10 Optimism, money, and the startup mindset21:30 Ethics of AI – from air tags to social engineering31:00 Alice on marketing AI without the jargon37:40 Startups & resilience – who should found?47:15 Books we love + final thoughts🧠 Learn more about responsible AI & cyber ethics🌐 Explore more episodes: https://alicevioletcreative.com/cyber...📩 Work with Alice Violet Creative: alicevioletcreative.com#ResponsibleAI #CybersecurityPodcast #SiliconValleyCulture #StartupLife #CyberMadeHuman