AI Essentials

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern—it is a present operational reality. Yet most leaders are asked to make AI decisions without a clear, practical understanding of how these systems actually work.

AI Essentials is a concise, executive-level audiobook designed to remove hype and replace it with clarity.

Written for modern leaders, this book explains artificial intelligence in plain language—covering how AI systems function, where they create real business value, and where the risks truly lie. Listeners will learn how to evaluate AI initiatives, ask better questions in technical discussions, and make informed decisions without needing a technical background.

This audiobook is not about trends, tools, or speculation. It is about understanding AI as an operational and decision-making discipline inside real organizations.

AI Essentials is ideal for executives, founders, product leaders, and operators who want to confidently navigate AI conversations and move from experimentation to execution.

About the Author:

Howard Cantrell is a technology executive, systems architect, and AI strategist with over 25 years of experience designing and leading scalable software and cloud platforms.

Howard specializes in bridging executive strategy with hands-on technical execution, helping organizations move from AI experimentation to real operational outcomes. His work focuses on AI systems design, decision frameworks, and responsible deployment across modern enterprises.

He is the founder of Apex Knowledge and publishes under Apex Book Publishing.