Making Wales a Global AI Innovation Hub | SME‑Focused, People‑First

Shwmae—I'm Todd Harrison, founder at CloudPlanet. I help Welsh SMEs adopt AI the right way: practical tools, human‑in‑the‑loop workflows, and values that put people and communities first. My goal is simple: help local businesses outperform bigger competitors, then teach what we do so they can sustain and scale independently.

What I do (in plain English)

• Turn AI from buzzword to daily workflows that actually save time and improve quality.
• Build ethical, accessible AI practices—fair work, transparency, and real human oversight.
• Equip teams with repeatable playbooks: from prompt patterns to governance and measurement.
• Co‑create marketing & service automations that feel on‑brand, not generic.

Why I care

I’ve spent years helping small businesses punch above their weight. AI finally lets us work at the speed of thought—without losing the judgment, empathy, and craft that make Welsh businesses special. On my best days, AI makes me feel like myself on a good day: sharper, faster, kinder.

How this helps Welsh SMEs

• Fewer repetitive tasks, more time for customers.
• Better content & service quality with human review built in.
• Right‑sized stacks that avoid bloat and keep costs sane.
• Knowledge transfer so teams aren’t dependent on outside vendors.

Now working on

• The Wales‑first AI Adoption Survey to map needs, blockers, and skills gaps—evidence over hype.
• Partnerships with organisations who believe profit should serve the mission: fair pay, community reinvestment, and open learning.

Ways to collaborate

• You lead a Welsh SME and want a practical AI starter plan.
• You run a public/third‑sector programme and want ethical AI guidance for your network.
• You’re a funder, chamber, or quango ready to amplify AI literacy across Wales.

Beliefs I won’t bend

• People‑first beats automation‑first.
• Kindness is a strategy—for teams, customers, and communities.
• Transparency builds trust (what we automate, how we review, where the data goes).
• Unlimited—subject to abuse guardrails.

If you’re building something good for Wales and want the right kind of AI—let’s talk. Diolch.