A Beginner's Guide to AI

In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Wendy Keir shares practical ways small business owners can use AI tools to save time, reduce decision fatigue, and build a “team” of custom GPT agents. From naming her CEO agent “Lucas” to a dead-simple rule — one GPT, one job — Wendy shows how entrepreneurs can turn AI into a reliable thinking partner for growth in 2025. 🚀📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧💡 Key highlightsPractical AI tools for small businesses: email drafting, planning, campaign support, weekly reviewsCustom GPTs / agents: why one GPT, one job beats generic promptingAI productivity & time savings: ~7 hours/week saved; ~£1,000/week during campaignsAdoption mindset: staying in the driver’s seat; context > canned promptsAccessibility & inclusion: how AI levels the playing field for solopreneurs and small teamsBeginner’s Guide to AI takeaways: concrete workflows any entrepreneur can start today➡️ Quotes from the Episode“I don’t encourage anyone to prompt — I encourage them to create an agent that fulfills a specific role.”“One GPT, one job. You don’t want multiple personalities in one agent.”“AI levels the playing field for everybody; it meets you where you’re at.”🧾 Chapters (Spotify & YouTube format)00:00 Welcome & intro to Wendy Keir03:45 Why AI clicked for a dyslexic entrepreneur08:30 From prompts to agents: one GPT, one job14:20 Building a family of business agents (CEO, coach, marketing, sales)20:15 Daily workflow with “Lucas” the CEO agent27:40 Time and money saved with AI in campaigns34:10 Overcoming resistance and starting small40:00 Personal aha moments, patterns, and “coding” change43:11 Where to find Wendy Keir & closingWhere to find the Wendy?Best way is to go to her website: wendykeir.comMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads 🎧✨

John Munsell joins me again in studio to unpack his new book InGrain AI: Strategy Through Execution and shows how any team - wheather 20 people or 2,000 - swaps its “tricycle” approach to AI for a turbocharged Tesla. We dig into his AI Strategy Canvas, a nine-block framework that turns scattered experiments into a company-wide game plan. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Discover how a six-minute ROI calculator saves days of dev time, and learn why spending just $100 a month on the right LLM mix can unlock top-100-talent performance for everyone on staff. John also shares the “Challenger” prompt that keeps groupthink at bay, explains when to trust (and mistrust) your favourite model, and maps the fastest path from dabbling to an AI-first culture.🧑‍🦰 You find John Munsell on LinkedIn📖 And if you want to have a look into the book, you'll find all you need to know on his website🎧 About the HostDietmar is deep into AI stuff with his digital marketing agency and is one of the top 2% podcasters worldwide. Connect with him on LinkedIn!---Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, a linguist turned tech expert who's making waves in the field of conversational AI and multimodal systems. Joan shares her journey from the world of linguistics to becoming a voice AI influencer, shedding light on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence over the past few years. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Get ready for an engaging discussion on how Joan's company, Clarity AI, is transforming industries with custom AI solutions. From agriculture to manufacturing, discover how Clarity AI is revolutionizing data management and yielding high-quality results. Joan's passion for clean, structured, and explainable data is infectious, and her insights into the future of AI in unexpected sectors like agriculture will leave you inspired.Want to know more from Joan? Take a look at her podcast, Your AI Roadmap and her book, and yes, as you know, it's also called Your AI Roadmap 😉Or connect to her on LinkedIn or go directly to Clarity AI!🔗Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

🚀 In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Dietmar Fischer sits down with Shaheen Samavati, co-founder & CEO of VeraContent, to discuss how AI is transforming content marketing in 2025.From experimenting with pre-ChatGPT tools to building scalable AI workflows, Shaheen shares how her agency integrates AI into content creation, operations, and client projects. She also opens up about challenges like brand voice, quality control, and client trust — and what the future holds for marketers adopting AI.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧🌍 Leading an international content agency in Spain, Shaheen offers a practical, no-fluff perspective on the “adopt-or-die” reality facing content marketers today.How AI reshapes content marketing strategy and agency workflowsWhy adopting AI is no longer optional in content creationBalancing brand voice, speed, and quality with generative AIHow clients react to AI-driven content — and what wins them overFuture trends: AI SEO, AI video, AI email tools💡 Shaheen's Quotes: “It’s kind of an adopt-or-die situation for anyone in the content business.”“We’re moving from testing tools to building repeatable, scalable AI workflows.”🧾 Chapters (experimental feature)00:00 Welcome & Episode setup02:15 Shaheen’s journey & founding Vera Content07:40 Early experiments with AI in content12:05 The “adopt-or-die” moment for content marketing15:30 How AI reshaped content creation workflows20:45 Backend operations & scaling with AI25:10 Client adoption & resistance30:05 Balancing quality, brand voice & speed35:20 Looking ahead — future of AI in marketingWhere to find VeraContent: 🔗 VeraContentWhere to find Shaheen: 👩🏼‍🦰 Shaheen SamavatiHere is her landing page prompt tutorial on YouTubeAnd this is the replay of the webinar about AI for marketing teams🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode of "The Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and cardiology with Dr. Philip Nölling from dpv analytics GmbH. As societies age, heart disease becomes a leading cause of mortality, with one-third of the population succumbing to heart-related issues. But what if AI could change that?Dr. Nölling introduces us to a groundbreaking ECG device designed for mass screenings, aiming to detect heart problems before they become life-threatening. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Discover how AI not only analyzes complex data but also supports cardiologists in their mission to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Join Dietmar as he converses with Dr. Nörlling, who shares his fascinating journey from logistics and IT to pioneering AI in healthcare, driven by a passion for preventive medicine.🧑‍🦰 Want to connect to Philip? Connect to him on LinkedIn 🔗 Or go directly to dpv-analytics GmbH's website ---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

When does AI stop helping and start hustling you? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt unpacks the FTC’s new “Luring Test”—a standard that exposes how algorithms can manipulate trust, exploit psychological shortcuts, and push people into harmful choices. From robot lawyers that weren’t really lawyers to AI tools generating fake reviews and e-commerce empires built on empty promises, we explore how regulators are cracking down on deceptive AI practices and dark patterns in AI design.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧As the FTC’s Operation AI Comply shows, slapping “AI-powered” on a product doesn’t give anyone a free pass to hype or mislead. The real challenge is drawing the line between AI personalisation and AI manipulation.Key thought to keep in mind: “If an AI assistant would give a different recommendation were it truly acting in the user’s best interest—and the only reason it doesn’t is your revenue model—you’re not personalising; you’re luring.”Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or curious listener, this episode will sharpen your eye for spotting when AI is serving you—and when it’s working you over.---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

What happens when a physics professor dives headfirst into the world of AI—and also writes space operas on the side? In this episode, we talk with Chris Kulp, professor at Lycoming College and award-winning science fiction author, about the fascinating collision of science, storytelling, and machine learning. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧From teaching physics with Gemini to drafting novels with a little help from generative AI, Chris shares how these tools reshape both the classroom and the creative process.We explore everything from AI solving real physics problems (scarily well), to why students still need to understand the fundamentals. Chris also breaks down how he uses AI to “fail faster” when modeling complex systems, and how fiction can help us ask deeper ethical questions about our AI future. Bonus: we get a sneak peek into his new book Lost Origins—featuring androids, moral dilemmas, and a galaxy where Earth is just a myth.You can find Chris Kulp online at chriskulp.com, and follow him on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInHis latest book, Lost Origins, is available wherever books are sold—including, obviously, Amazon! - and as a professionally produced audiobook 😎---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Matt Hicks, CEO of Red Hat, unpacks why the future of business strategy in AI mirrors the age of the railroads. Just as railroads transformed industries, AI is laying down the tracks for the next wave of innovation — and businesses must decide whether to board or be left behind.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why AI business strategy is today’s equivalent of building railroadsHow Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) will reshape brand visibilityThe balance between experimentation and responsibility in AI adoptionWhy processes vs. innovation remains a critical tensionHow leaders can prepare for AI-driven business transformation💬 Quotes from the Episode:“AI is like the railroads — it will need its barons to build the infrastructure that carries everyone forward.”“The fear isn’t that AI replaces us; it’s that we don’t adapt fast enough to what it enables.”⏱ Chapters00:00 Introduction and Red Hat’s Role in AI03:01 Why Awareness of AI Technology Matters06:00 Creating Progression: From Awareness to Action09:01 Personal Experiences with AI Change12:00 Recognizing Business Patterns in AI Transformation15:01 Patterns, Fears, and Early Adoption Signals18:01 Fear vs Opportunity: Why People Hesitate on AI21:00 Balancing Experimentation with Responsibility27:00 The Maturity Curve of AI Adoption30:00 When Processes Prevail Over Innovation42:00 AI and the Software Industry’s Perspective45:00 Looking Ahead: Strategy and the Future of AI🌐 Where to find Matt HicksLinkedIn: Matt HicksRed Hat: redhat.com👉 Tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Lisa Weaver-Lambert returns to unpack the trillion-dollar surge in digital infrastructure—and turns the idea of “boring” data centers on its head. She breaks down why global private infrastructure now tops $1.3 trillion, how Europe rockets from 6 % to 30 % of data-center investment, and why 15-to-20-year hyperscale leases create gold-rush conditions for real-estate giants like Blackstone. We dive into power-hungry GPUs, three-year hardware refresh cycles, and the paradox of using AI to design the very facilities that run AI. From modular builds in Norway that heat greenhouses to Sam Altman’s audacious $500 billion “Stargate” project, this episode is your fast-moving guide to where money, megawatts, and machine learning collide.Want to know more? Connect to Lisa on LinkedIn 🚀And get her book THE AI VALUE PLAYBOOK with 20% off on print and digital with using my code: 20DIETMARYou can order the book here at Packt (or whereever you buy your books - but then without 20% rebate 😉)---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nlMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Lisa Weaver-Lambert, author of The AI Value Playbook and a veteran in leveraging technology for impactful solutions. Lisa shares her incredible journey from financial services to global boardrooms, offering insights into AI adoption, decision-making augmentation, and overcoming challenges in traditional and cloud-native businesses. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧She breaks down how leaders can bridge the gap between technical teams and business goals, drawing on interviews with over 30 leaders from diverse industries. Whether you're curious about AI literacy, hybrid workforces, or practical use cases, this episode delivers actionable takeaways for anyone looking to navigate the AI revolution.If you want to know more about Lisa, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.And take a look at her book, if you want to go indepth on the topic: The AI Value Playbook: How to make AI work in the real world ___Tune in to get my thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Step into this episode as Dev Bharti—consultant, author of Demystifying AI Agents and lifelong tech tinkerer—unpacks what an “AI agent” really means. Dev turns an unexpected metaphor (🐜 ants!) into a crystal-clear framework for building agentic networks that cooperate, adapt and learn. You hear why memory and reinforcement matter, where the human-in-the-loop fits, and how a triage bot already transforms insurance claims without pushing staff to the sidelines. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Dev also shares the exact workflow that turns scattered LinkedIn posts into a 210-page playbook, the biggest adoption blockers he sees inside enterprises, and his frank answer to the burning question: “Will AI take my job?”You can connect to Dev on LinkedIn - and don't forget to get his book, "Demystifying AI Agents" on Amazon!!!Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Austin Vance joins the show and we plunge straight into how AI reshapes real work—no hype, just hard-won lessons. Austin breaks down why GPT-3 flipped a switch for every software team, how “pair-programming with a model” doubles developer velocity, and why smart leaders start with data - not robots - when rolling out AI. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠📧💌📧We hear vivid stories: a restaurant chain searching for its first practical use-case, an automaker wrangling thousands of coders, and a soon-to-launch AI therapist app that knows when to hand the mic back to a human. From killing low-value data entry to turning an entire slide-deck archive into a conversational expert, Austin shows how businesses turn knowledge chaos into profit. We even get his trick for measuring a broken camper-window with nothing but a smartphone photo and ChatGPT. Plus: pragmatic takes on governance, ROI in under 90 days, and whether the Matrix scenario is worth losing sleep over.🔗 You can catch Austin on LinkedIn or X.com:Or go to to Focused.io to see how they can help you 🚀Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

AI is transforming the real estate industry — but what does that really mean for agents on the ground? In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, host Dietmar Fischer sits down with Andrew Reville, founder of PeakAgent, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way agents work, market, and connect with clients.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧From the challenges agents face with lead generation to the opportunities of AI-powered tools, Andrew shares his journey from realtor to tech founder and reveals why the future of real estate belongs to those who embrace AI, not fear it.🔑 Key HighlightsAndrew Reville’s journey from agent to AI entrepreneurThe real pain points of real estate agents — and how AI can fix themAI tools for real estate agents 2025 and why they matterHow generative AI will transform real estate valuation and marketingThe future of property listings, client relationships, and agent workflows💬 Quotes from the Episode“We didn’t want to just build another AI tool — we wanted to solve real pain points for real estate agents.”“The dream of being an agent often fades when the reality of chasing leads and endless follow-ups hits.”“AI in real estate isn’t about replacing agents — it’s about giving them back the time and energy to love their job again.”“I’ve spoken with dozens of agents, and the question I always ask is: what would make you fall back in love with being an agent?”“Generative AI has the potential to completely change how we value, market, and sell properties.”“The future of real estate belongs to agents who embrace AI, not fear it.”⏱️ Chapters (experimental feature)00:00 Welcome & Introduction of Andrew Reville05:30 Andrew’s Journey: From Real Estate Agent to AI Entrepreneur12:15 Discovering the Potential of AI in Real Estate19:40 Building PeakAgent: Solving Pain Points for Agents27:50 The Harsh Realities of Being a Real Estate Agent36:20 How AI Can Help Agents Fall Back in Love with Their Work44:45 Generative AI and the Future of Property Valuation52:10 AI Marketing Strategies for Real Estate in 202559:00 Final Thoughts and Andrew’s Advice for Agents🌐 Where to find Andrew Reville🔗 Website: PeakAgentAI.com🔗 LinkedIn: Andrew Reville📸 IG: @peakagentai🧑‍🦰 Personal IG: @andrew_reville🚀 Paper&Purpose - help Andrew doing good deeds: www.paperandpurpose.me✨ Tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!🎶 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode, Leslie Grandy - film-industry veteran turned AI thought-leader - drops straight into the studio and shows how to turn generative AI into a fearless creative partner. She walks you through her “Creative Velocity” framework and explains why contradictory thinking is the antidote to prompt-engineering paralysis. We unpack her days on Terminator 2, debate whether Skynet panic is overblown, and discover how AI helped her write (and sanity-check) her new book. Expect real-world examples for entrepreneurs, product managers, and even sales teams—plus a candid chat on keeping bias in check and boosting confidence when the blank page stares back.🚀 You can connect to Leslie Grandy on LinkedIn!📖 And you should definitely get her book "Creative Velocity"💌 Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

What happens when a curious finance guy joins PayPal and stumbles into the world of machine learning? You get Mike Todasco — someone who’s been riding the AI wave before it made headlines. In this episode, Mike shares why he thinks most businesses are already behind on AI, how teachers can use it to deeply personalize learning, and what skills will still matter even when the bots take over the boring stuff. From robot lawnmowers to AI-powered bedtime quizzes for kids, this conversation is full of practical insight and future-facing optimism.We also talk about the myth of the Terminator scenario, why software engineers are feeling the heat first, and how AI can help you learn German while driving your kid to school.Connect to Mike on LinkedIn and don't forget to get his newsletter on LinkedIn!---Also, while you are on it, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 😉Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

AI strategist and upcoming author Bruce Randall jumps behind the mic to explore how artificial intelligence is colliding with everyday life—no coding degree required. Bruce unpacks his journey from software sales to earning an MIT “no-code data-science” certificate, and reveals why he’s writing The AI Human Paradox to give non-tech folks a crystal-clear roadmap through the jargon jungle of LLMs, brain-computer interfaces, and autonomous systems. We dig into the art (and science) of great prompting, the power—and peril—of Neuralink-style implants, and why “trust but verify” is Bruce’s golden rule for hallucination-free insights.You’ll hear practical wins for small businesses—from AI-powered chat-bots that rescue bad restaurant reviews to HR tools that actually boost morale—and learn how global pharma giant Sanofi slashes drug-development time with full-stack AI. We examine the ethics of AI-generated college papers, the very real risk of runaway super-intelligence, and Bruce’s optimistic blueprint for keeping humanity in the driver’s seat as machines get smarter. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a curious creator, or just wondering what “BCI” even means, this episode arms you with the mindset and resources to thrive in an AI-accelerated world.You can connect to Bruce on LinkedIn. If you want to know more about him, go to his podcasting portfolio page!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Boobesh Ramaurai on the Future of Data and AIIn this episode, I sit down with Boobesh Ramaurai of LatentView to explore the future of data and AI—from his early days in analytics to today’s transformative AI landscape. Boobesh shares how curiosity led him into the world of analytics back in 2006, why execution is more important than ideas, and how data-driven decision making is reshaping businesses across industries.📧📧📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: beginnersguide.nl📧📧📧We dive into the real-world impact of AI, the challenges organizations face when adopting data strategies, and what it means to build human-centered AI with responsibility and ethics in mind.If you want expert insights into AI in business, responsible AI implementation, and the future of data and AI, this conversation is a must-listen.➡️ Key HighlightsBoobesh Ramaurai’s journey from analytics to AI leadershipHow businesses can harness data-driven decision making with AIWhy execution beats ideas in the world of innovationThe growing importance of human-centered AI and responsibilityWhat’s next for the future of data and AI🧾 Quotes from the Episode“I always say that it is not the idea that really is valuable. It is the execution—that’s the magic and the secret sauce.” — Boobesh Ramaurai“It was fascinating to see how people were using data and capturing data to answer business questions—that curiosity is what pulled me into AI.” — Boobesh Ramaurai🔗 Where to find Boobesh RamaduraiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boobesh/LatentView's Website: latentview.comTune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: 💌 beginnersguide.nlMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

AI Hype vs. Reality: Ben Carle from FullStack on What’s Really Happening Behind the ScenesIn this episode, we sit down with Ben from FullStack to unpack the real story behind the AI wave sweeping the tech world. Ben shares how developers, startups, and enterprise clients are grappling with generative AI—what’s working, what’s hype, and what actually delivers value. From automating tedious tasks to empowering senior engineers, Ben gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is quietly reshaping software development (and yes, some jobs too).--- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---We talk about why so many companies say, “My CEO told me to do something with AI”, how to build proof-of-concept projects without burning budgets, and why the best AI systems still need a human in the loop. Ben’s insights are honest, practical, and surprisingly optimistic—even if you’re worried about robots writing all the code.Connect to Fullstack and Ben 🚀 on their website Fullstack.com https://www.fullstack.com/---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!**Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

✨ Unlock a Future Where AI Inspires Leadership—not Replaces ItJoin us as host Dietmar brings you an insightful conversation with SuperShifts co-authors Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steven Fisher. Together, we explore how AI-first leadership, systems thinking, and human-AI collaboration converge to reshape the way we lead and thrive in the age of intelligence.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📧💌📧➡️ Key HighlightsUnderstanding AI-First Leadership through the lens of SuperShiftsThe pandemic's role in inspiring new leadership frameworks and agile mindsetsBlending human values with AI-powered decision-makingWhy systems thinking, foresight, and possibility are essential tools for modern leaders🧾 Quotes from the Episode- “The most successful leader won’t be the one who predicts the future—but the one who shapes it.”- “In the Age of Intelligence, possibility itself becomes the most valuable capital.”- “Our role as leaders is to bring humanity into the algorithm, not replace it.”👓 Chapters (experimental)00:00 Introduction – What is SuperShifts?05:12 From Pandemic to Paradigm Shift: How SuperShifts Was Born12:45 AI-First Leadership: Reimagining How We Lead20:30 Human-AI Collaboration: Balancing Ethics and Innovation28:10 Systems Thinking and SuperShifts Framework35:00 Applied Strategies: Leading in the Age of Intelligence🔗 Where to Find Ja-Naé Duane and Steven FisherDr. Ja-Naé Duane: Ja-Nae.IOSteven Fisher — StevenFisher.IOAnd here you'll find:SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of IntelligenceAnd now, tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nlMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

What does AI have to do with MongoDB—and why does it matter for the future of work, creativity, and our very idea of “productivity”? In this episode, Richmond Alake from MongoDB joins us for a wide-ranging, insightful conversation on everything from the basics of machine learning to the future of vector databases and agentic AI systems. Richmond explains how large language models think in structured formats like JSON (just like developers!)—and why that makes MongoDB uniquely positioned for the age of generative AI.📧📧📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📧📧📧We also talk about the philosophy of AI: what happens when machines take over the laborious parts of life? Could AI be humanity’s last invention—and what kind of future could that unlock for us? Richmond shares his personal journey from bored developer to full-stack engineer to AI educator, plus how he’s using ChatGPT and Claude not just for coding, but for learning Japanese and debating ideas. And yes, we get into doomerism, overengineering with LLMs, and whether the word "work" might disappear entirely one day.Want to get more insights from Richmond? Connect to him on LinkedIn 🚀 or go directly to MongoDB to see how they can help you! And here is the article Richmond mentions, "Demystifying AI Agents: A Guide for Beginners" ---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads