AI For the C Suite with Chad Harvey™

In this episode of AI for the C Suite, we explore vibe coding, AI powered prototyping, and what it means for product teams, engineers, and enterprise leaders. From security concerns to faster experimentation, this conversation breaks down how AI is reshaping who can build software, how quickly ideas can be validated, and where leaders should start. Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/x70nmmtGrIk Connect with Drew Falkman: https://linkedin.com/in/drewfalkman

This isn't a predictions episode or a year-end recap. It's a distillation of what 2025 actually revealed about AI leadership along with a framework you can carry into next year. Chad breaks down three shifts that separated leaders who made progress from those who stalled: treating AI as a systems problem rather than a tools problem, embracing strategy as a living discipline with an 18-month shelf life, and reframing governance as architecture instead of a brake pedal. The hidden pattern? Companies struggling with AI are trying to manage uncertainty. The ones succeeding are building the capacity to operate inside it. The episode closes with a three-part framework: sense faster, decide with constraints and adapt continuously. This framework is designed to help you answer one critical question: Is your leadership model built for certainty or for learning? AI For the C Suite™ is the podcast that keeps C-Suite leaders informed and engaged in the world of AI for business. If you're a CEO, President, Owner, or C-suite leader looking to understand how AI will impact your organization, you've found the right podcast. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/ #chadharvey #aiforthecsuite #aic #strategy #leadership

In this episode of AI for the C Suite, Chad Harvey sits down with David Ebner, President and Founder of Content Workshop, for a powerful conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, workflows, and the future of brand storytelling. David opens up about his early identity crisis as AI entered the content world and explains how he shifted from skepticism to building custom AI agents that support high quality human led creative work. The discussion explores how to document and refine processes, how to keep empathy and lived experience at the center of storytelling, how to avoid deskilling teams through over automation, and how brands can maintain their voice in an era of rapidly advancing tools. David also introduces Chatter, the first AI agent created by Content Workshop, designed to help teams discover meaningful ideas and stay ahead of emerging conversations. This episode is for leaders who want a clear and practical view of how AI can strengthen both creativity and operational excellence inside their organizations. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/feZeoYu8jEg Connect with David: linkedin.com/in/davidjebner Explore Content Workshop: contentworkshop.com

Critical decisions get made in your meetings. Strategic context gets shared. Institutional knowledge gets created. And most of it evaporates the moment everyone walks out of the room. In this episode, Chad walks through the exact workflow he uses to turn any meeting into structured, searchable, actionable output—no additional headcount required. The three-move framework is straightforward: capture quality audio, clean the transcript before processing, and convert using purpose-built AI prompts tailored to your meeting type. You'll get specific tool recommendations, tactical tips that save significant backend time, and an operationalized implementation plan you can start this week. For mid-market companies competing against larger players with bigger support teams, this is operational leverage waiting to be claimed. The tools are accessible, the process is straightforward, and the value compounds every time you use it. AI For the C Suite™ podcast keeps C-Suite leaders informed and engaged in the world of AI for business. If you're a CEO, President, Owner, or C-suite leader looking to understand how AI will impact your organization, you've found the right podcast. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/ #chadharvey #aiforthecsuite #aic

In this episode of AI for the C-Suite, host Chad Harvey sits down with Egor Olteanu, COO & Co-Founder of Volt AI, a mission-driven company reinventing physical security with artificial intelligence. Igor shares his remarkable journey from emigrating to the U.S., to serving in the Army, to helping launch Google X’s Project Loon, to founding Volt AI after the 2018 YouTube headquarters shooting.   Together, they explore:   The limits of traditional security systems and why camera monitoring fails. How Volt connects thousands of cameras into one AI-driven “brain”. Why simplicity, intuitiveness, and real-time detection matter. The human failure modes that cause security breakdowns. How AI can reduce violence in schools, improve safety, and support overworked security teams. The philosophy behind building a mission-driven tech company. How to recruit smarter people, combat burnout, and stay sane as a founder.   Igor also offers candid insight on risk, purpose, investors, and why “the best security is the security you don’t see.” A must-listen conversation for anyone leading organizations through the exponential age.

If you created an AI policy in 2023 or 2024, there's a decent chance it needs updating. The regulatory environment has shifted from theoretical to enforcement-ready, technical capabilities have accelerated beyond what most policies anticipated, and the gap between leading organizations and everyone else has widened dramatically. Chad breaks down what's actually changed in the AI policy landscape and gives you three governance moves that get you from exposed to protected without stalling operations. You'll understand why federal regulation is happening through agency action rather than comprehensive legislation, what the FTC's Operation AI Comply means for your organization, and why 72% of companies still can't see what AI tools their teams are using. The framework remains valid: data classification, vendor risk assessment, human oversight for high-stakes decisions, and incident response protocols. What's changed is the urgency and specificity required. This episode gives you a realistic 90-day implementation timeline and the four elements that cover 80% of your exposure—data controls, training, vendor risk, and incident response. AI For the C Suite™ podcast keeps C-Suite leaders informed and engaged in the world of AI for business. If you're a CEO, President, Owner, or C-suite leader looking to understand how AI will impact your organization, you've found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/ #chadharvey #aiforthecsuite #aic #policy #aipolicy

Non-technical execs are being told “AI agents will change everything” but no one tells them how to keep those agents from breaking things. In this episode of AI for the C-Suite, Chad Harvey talks with Oren Michels, co-founder & CEO of Barn Door AI (and founder of Mashery), about: Why agents are like enthusiastic interns with no fear of consequences What an AI control plane actually does How MCP is becoming essential infrastructure Real, early ROI use cases and where most companies are still stuck in “science experiment” mode If you’re a middle-market leader trying to move beyond chatbots and copilots into real automation with guardrails then this conversation is a must listen.

The web your business relies on - the one built for human clicks and browsing - is giving way to an agentic internet built for autonomous software that negotiates, transacts, and decides without human intervention. This isn't happening in five years. It's happening right now. Fresh from MIT's EmTech 2025 conference, Chad breaks down what researchers and founders are building behind the scenes: a dual-track internet where AI agents query structured data, evaluate dozens of competitors simultaneously, and execute transactions in milliseconds. If you're planning website redesigns or investing in traditional SEO right now, you're designing for a world that's already fading. The window to adapt is 18 months from now - putting us at April 2027. This episode covers three concrete moves middle market leaders can make: auditing digital touchpoints for agent-readiness, rethinking customer acquisition costs when agents become buyers, and ensuring your systems can expose pricing and inventory programmatically. You'll also learn why protocols like MCP and A2A matter, what Amazon banning Perplexity's shopping bot signals, and why networked AI will be more lucrative than centralized platforms. The shift isn't a question about whether the shift happens. Instead, it's whether you'll be positioned to compete when it matures, or whether you'll look up in 18 months and realize the game changed while you were waiting for perfect information. AI For the C Suite™ keeps C-Suite leaders informed and engaged in the world of AI for business. If you're a CEO, President, Owner, or C-suite leader looking to understand how AI will impact your organization, you've found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/ #chadharvey #aiforthecsuite #aic

In this episode, Nick Damoulakis breaks down the reality behind today’s AI revolution. Beyond the hype, the TikTok tutorials, and the “overnight experts.” He shares his journey through rapid prototyping, vibe coding, and the limits of no-code tools, explaining why true innovation still requires understanding, experimentation, and failure. Nick also unpacks complex AI concepts like vector databases and digital twins in simple, practical terms. Nick reveals how creativity and curiosity drive real progress in a world obsessed with productivity. If you’ve ever wondered what’s real, what’s noise, and what’s next in the AI era, this conversation is a masterclass in grounded insight and future vision.

A new Fortune AIQ survey of 119 business leaders published September 2025 reveals a striking contradiction: 99% use AI chatbots regularly, 90% are satisfied with results, but 98% refuse to trust these tools with important decisions. That gap between daily reliance and deep skepticism tells you everything about where we actually are with Gen AI adoption. Chad unpacks three patterns from the data that matter for middle market leaders. First, high-frequency, low-stakes usage has become standard as 82% of leaders use AI multiple times daily for research, drafting, and brainstorming. Second, the accuracy challenge remains real. Only 77% trust Gen AI outputs with human oversight. Third, leaders want task-focused tools that show transparency, behave consistently, and integrate with existing workflows - not digital colleagues with personality quirks. If your team is already using AI like it's email but you're still treating it like an experimental project, this episode gives you three concrete moves: audit your shadow IT reality, define validation checkpoints for decision-critical work, and optimize tool selection for what leaders actually want. AI For the C Suite™ keeps C-Suite leaders informed and engaged in the world of AI for business. If you're a CEO, President, Owner, or C-suite leader looking to understand how AI will impact your organization, you've found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/ #chadharvey #aiforthecsuite #aic

Rohit Patel is the Director at Meta Superintelligence Labs. He's at the forefront of building next-generation AI models that will shape how businesses interact with AI. What makes Rohit unique in the AI landscape is his rare combination of deep technical expertise and real-world business strategy experience.  Rohit also founded QuickAI, a research lab focused on building innovative small AI models, and serves as a digital advisor to BayPine, a PE firm, helping shape their AI strategy across portfolio companies. landscape.  Connect with Rohit Patel on LinkedIn. Learn more about Rohit Patel by visiting his website here. AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/

MCP could be the most important AI acronym you haven't heard of yet. While everyone's talking about ChatGPT, smart leaders are focusing on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) - an open standard that lets AI assistants talk directly to your business tools without custom API work. In this episode of AI for the C-Suite with Chad Harvey, Chad breaks down why MCP matters now and how it's changing the game for middle market companies looking to integrate AI into their operations. You'll discover what MCP actually does, where it is today, and the practical steps your organization can take to implement it. Chad explains how this standardized approach eliminates the traditional headaches of connecting AI to your existing systems, giving early adopters a significant competitive edge. Learn why forward-thinking leaders are calling MCP a game-changer for AI implementation - and how to get ahead of the curve.

Matt Berseth is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer of NLP Logix, an AI services company that's been pioneering artificial intelligence solutions for nearly 15 years—long before AI became the buzzword it is today. Matt and his team have grown NLP Logix from a startup to a thriving organization with over 150 employees and more than $30 million in annual revenue, serving clients across healthcare, education, financial services, and energy sectors. Beyond building his company, Matt is passionate about education, serving as an adjunct professor at both Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida, where he's helping shape the next generation of data scientists. With a background that spans from his early days at Microsoft to co-founding one of the longest-running AI companies in the space, Matt brings a unique perspective on both the technical realities and business implications of artificial intelligence for middle market companies.  Connect with Matt Berseth on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NLP Logix here. AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #mattberseth #aiforthecsuite

Stop hunting for the perfect AI leadership tool - you're missing the real opportunity. In this inaugural audio-only solo episode, Chad Harvey tackles the question that keeps coming up: 'Which AI tool has proved most effective for leadership development?' The answer will surprise you: there isn't one. Chad reveals why leadership development isn't a software problem but a behavioral change challenge, and walks you through his proven 3-step system: capturing real conversation data, turning it into objective insights with AI as your coaching partner, and building improvement loops that compound over time. Perfect for middle market leaders who don't have unlimited coaching budgets but want systematic development that happens in real meetings with actual challenges. Includes a practical 4-week implementation plan that takes just 2 hours to set up and 10 minutes per week to maintain.

What if you could build a startup that hit $3M in revenue in just over a year—without executives, endless hires, or bloated overhead? That’s exactly what Sammy Greenwall did with Henry.ai, and in this episode of AI for the C-Suite, he reveals how. Sammy shares his journey from co-founding Lev to launching Henry.ai, a PropTech company that scaled to $3M in annual recurring revenue in just over a year — without hiring a single executive. Along the way, he dives into: Why building AI-native organizations is different from traditional startups How workflow automation and multi-agent AI models are reshaping PropTech Lessons from scaling Henry.ai with a lean, customer-obsessed culture The future of AI adoption in outdated industries and what leaders should do now What middle-market executives can learn from AI-powered startups If you’re a leader curious about the intersection of AI, real estate, and business strategy, this conversation offers insights you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in to learn how Sammy Greenwall is proving that AI isn’t just the future — it’s reshaping entire industries today.   Connect with Sammy Greenwall on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Henry.ai here.   #AIForBusiness #PropTechInnovation #StartupGrowth

Marie Gill is the CEO and Co-Founder of AETHEON, a groundbreaking skills intelligence platform that's addressing one of business's most pressing challenges: the global skills crisis. With over 20 years of leadership experience, including 12 years driving international expansion at Starbucks and founding the world's largest Starbucks alumni network, Marie brings a unique perspective on human-centered technology.  Joining Marie is Tal Goldhamer, Founder and CEO of Find The Tailwind, a strategic consultancy specializing in helping leadership teams turn organizational headwinds into competitive advantages. Tal brings an impressive 30-year track record, including nine years as Partner and Chief Learning Officer for EY's Americas region, where he transformed learning and development for thousands of employees. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Denver, Tal is also partnering with Marie to launch AETHEON's AI Academy. Their approach combines AI-powered insights with human-centered design to help middle market companies navigate this transformation successfully.    Connect with Marie Gill on LinkedIn here. Connect with Tal Goldhamer on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AETHEON here.   AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age.   Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #mariegill #talgoldhamer #aetheon #aiforthecsuite

Heather Murray is the Founder and CEO of AI for Non-Techies, and has made it her mission to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone—no coding required. Heather's journey into AI began in an unexpected way. While running her marketing agency, she stumbled across an AI personality analysis tool that helped a client selling a high-value, $10 million product achieve six sales in nine months—compared to their usual one or two per year. That discovery sparked a complete pivot that's led to remarkable results. Today, Heather has generated over $75 million in revenue for clients using AI and works with major brands including Toyota, Mitsubishi, Google, and Salesforce. She serves as an AI consultant to the UK government and local authorities, sits on the ISO panel for AI and cybersecurity globally, and was recently named AI Trailblazer at the AI Revenue Summit 2024 and Top Women in SaaS 2024. She's regularly featured in Forbes Magazine and is recognized as a top 5 MarTech influencer globally.   Connect with Heather on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AI for Non-Techies here.   AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence.   AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #heathermurray #aiforthecsuite

Evan J. Schwartz is the COO of AMCS Group North America, a global leader in sustainable cloud technology. With 35+ years of experience in resource-intensive industries like waste, recycling, and natural gas, he drives digital transformation through AI and data science.   Formerly AMCS’s Chief Enterprise Architect, Evan is also an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, mentoring future IT leaders. A Forbes Technology Council member and sought-after speaker, he advocates for AI-driven sustainability and ethical tech. His bestselling book, People, Places, and Things, cements his expertise in seamless ERP implementation.   Connect with Evan on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AMCS Group here.   AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence.   AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #evanschwartz #aiforthecsuite  

Dave Trier is the VP of Product at ModelOp. Dave has more than 20+ years of experience as a Data & Analytics, Model Operations/MLOps, and AI strategy expert. Most notably, in a previous role as a manager and consultant at Accenture, he led large-scale enterprise transformation projects and helped pioneer the space of ModelOps through various Accenture consultancy tools and solutions. With his two decades of technology and product management experience and multiple patents in his name, Dave helps ensure ModelOp continually delivers cutting-edge innovation, helping enterprises implement and drive business transformation with ground-breaking technologies—from AI, big data, and cloud computing, to IoT solutions.  Connect with Dave on LinkedIn here. Learn about ModelOp here. AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age. Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #davetrier #aiforthecsuite

Andrew Amann is the CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree Studio, an Al Consulting Agency building products for funded startups and established brands, such as Consumer Reports, Simplisafe, and Experian. Over the last 12 years, NineTwoThree has won awards, including the top US Consulting Agency alongside Microsoft and IBM, top Mobile App Agency, and is a four-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in the United States. Andrew is an established entrepreneur and intrapreneur. He is the founder of 14 companies with 3 exits, owner of 2 Patents, and founder of the Agency Intelligence Community. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn here. Learn about NineTwoThree Studio here. AI For the C Suite™ podcast interviews industry expert guests to keep you informed and entertained in the world of AI for Business. If you’re a C Suite member looking to learn more about how AI will impact your business, you’ve found the right podcast. Generative AI is the most disruptive General Purpose Technology we have seen in the last 45 years. It holds tremendous promise when leveraged properly and tremendous peril for those who disregard its existence. AI for the C-Suite™ is a continuous learning and application experience that exists to unite, elevate, and equip CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and C-suite leaders to navigate the Exponential Age.   Join the AI for the C Suite community today: https://aiforthecsuite.com/   #chadharvey #andrewamann #aiforthecsuite