Alter Everything

What if AI could unlock more human potential instead of replacing it? In this episode of Alter Everything, We sit down with Nikki Barua, founder of FlipWork, to explore the future of work and AI. Nikki shares her People Squared framework and why curiosity and creativity are key to navigating change. Discover how embracing AI can turn uncertainty into opportunity and reshape what's possible.Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything0:00 Introduction: AI and human reinvention4:30 Replacing AI anxiety with curiosity6:16 The People Squared framework11:57 Building with AI and discovering new possibilities17:45 From expert to explorer23:45 Creativity, contextual wisdom, and agentic scale33:07 The agentic enterprise and AI readiness37:53 Everyday agentic workflows42:10 Lightning round: purpose, judgment, and innovation52:27 Connecting with Nikki Barua53:34 Closing reflections

208: Making AI a Team Sport with Alteryx CEO Andy MacMillanIn this episode of Alter Everything, Alteryx CEO Andy MacMillan joins host Joshua Burkhow to explore what it takes to move AI from personal experiments to tools an entire team can trust. Andy shares his journey from software developer to CEO, why businesses get stuck in the “single-player” AI trap, and how empowering the people who know the business best can help unlock AI’s potential. Tune in for a candid conversation about curiosity, collaboration, and why your business expertise matters more than ever.Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything0:00 How AI Earns Trust at Work2:08 Andy MacMillan's Path from Developer to CEO7:31 Making Enterprise AI Practical12:12 The Single-Player AI Trap21:36 From Early Web Tools to Multiplayer AI29:12 Empowering Business Experts Without Code34:26 How AI Changes Software Development40:12 Combining Probabilistic AI with Business Logic48:18 The Second AI Aha Moment54:55 Rapid-Fire Questions on Enterprise AI1:00:54 Building with AI and Scaling Across Teams

In this episode of Alter Everything, our host, Joshua Burkhow, sits down with Jordan Morrow, SVP of Data and AI Transformation at AgileOne and the “Godfather of Data Literacy”, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the age of AI.They discuss why curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence matter more than mastering the latest tools, how leaders can build cultures that encourage learning and experimentation, and why successful AI adoption starts with investing in people before technology.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everythingEpisode Chapters0:00 AI and the Human2:00 Jordan Morrow's Data Literacy Journey5:35 First Principles and AI Fundamentals13:37 The Confidence and Skills Gap15:00 Focus, Anxiety, and Being Human18:48 AI, Work, and Leadership25:01 Curiosity as AI Literacy26:44 Psychological Safety and AI Culture29:33 Mental Workouts and Human Creativity33:27 Lightning Round: Skills, Confidence, and Critical Thinking37:45 Everyone Has a Seat at the Table38:39 Final Takeaway

In this special Inspire Alter everything episode, we unlock the secrets of building trustworthy AI to drive real impact. In a world flooded with flashy demos, it’s important to understand what separates those leading the pack from those chasing trends. This episode reveals how top executive leaders are transforming AI from experimental pilot projects into reliable business engines that truly serve customers.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everythingEpisode Chapters0:00 AI Beyond the Demo1:18 Ben Canning: Building AI People Can Trust2:36 Hands-On Product Leadership3:26 Leading Teams Through AI Change7:01 Turning AI Experiments Into Practice10:51 The Future of AI Interfaces12:32 Michelle Huff: AI in Marketing15:32 Experimentation and Business Value18:40 The AI "Aha" Moment21:12 Derek Bates: AI in Sales24:26 AI as a Sales Advantage27:18 Alteryx One and MCP30:34 Closing Thoughts

This week on Alter Everything, dive into a comprehensive discussion on how AI is reshaping marketing teams, outlining what tasks AI is best suited for, and emphasizing the critical role of human oversight. This episode offers practical insights on integrating AI tools effectively while maintaining brand integrity and governance.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everythingEpisode Chapters0:00 AI meets real marketing teams1:35 What inbound marketing means4:08 Where AI in marketing stands today7:11 Adoption challenges: tools, workflows, and mindset12:00 The 80/20 shift for AI work15:50 Copywriting, brand voice, and human editing22:37 AI, design, and human creativity27:48 Marketing tech stacks and AI literacy34:04 Governance, security, and shadow AI40:32 What AI-first marketing teams may look like45:32 Lightning round: tools, skills, and mistakes51:18 Closing reflections