In this episode, Chris Madden speaks with guest Eric Vaughan, CEO of IgniteTech and GFI software. They delve into Vaughan's AI-first approach, the unique AI Mondays initiative, changes in recruitment for AI specialists, and the fascinating concept of AI clones. They discuss the urgency of AI adoption for businesses and the importance of maintaining a human touch in the AI era.

(0:00) Recapping Imagine AI Live conference

(1:27) Eric Vaughan and his two companies IgniteTech and GFISoftware

(2:00) Eric’s AI-First culture explained

(4:40) How to hire for an AI-First culture

(7:00) AI Clones in the workplace

(8:26) Their product Jive Personas explained

(10:15) Why create AI Clones?

(11:00) Technology behind the AI Clones

(12:53) Eric’s urgent message about AI