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Most teams ask, “Which model should we use?” Federico Nagy (Co-founder, WayToGo Data) flips it: start with the problem, fix the data, then choose the tech. With 10+ years across healthcare, banking, fintech, telco, and insurance, Federico shows how leaders turn messy data and vague AI goals into practical wins.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• 🧭 Lead with problems, not tools: Tie AI to clear business outcomes (revenue, cost, CX) or don’t do it.
• 🧱 Get your data house in order: Pipelines, quality, and simple BI often beat fancy models.
• 🪜 Crawl → Walk → Run: Manual → no-code → fully automated (with human-in-the-loop and evaluation).
• 🎯 Personalize at scale: From regulated, client-specific newsletters to smarter channel-native social posts.
• 🔒 Ship responsibly: Governance, fail-safes, and model evaluation windows before letting agents act.
• 👥 Win the people side: Replace AI fear with curiosity, role-specific upskilling, and quick, scoped pilots.
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Highlights & Playbook

• Data > model: The model is the smallest box in a successful data product—data quality drives results.
• Three-tier delivery:

1. Manual (Claude/GPT) to prove value
2. No-code to think in systems (triggers → actions)
3. Automated with tests, guardrails, and review

• Human checkpoints: Agentic workflows need evaluation visibility before you remove approvals.
• Start small, stack wins: Simple dashboards or cleaned CRMs can unlock more ROI than a new LLM.
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Federico’s 90-Day MVP Roadmap (Healthcare & beyond)

Zero→One (or One→Two) program for startups/scaleups: business definition, gap analysis, pilot support, team upskilling, plus 1-year follow-on coaching.

🔗 Connect with Federico Nagy

🌐 WayToGo Data: https://waytogodata.com

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federiconagy

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Most AI talks chase hype and tools. This one is about leadership, creativity, and change.

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Vincent Hunt — Founder & CEO of Frontier Technologies and the force behind the Bureau of Creative Intelligence — to explore how leaders can “remaster fire”: pairing human imagination with AI to move faster, stay human, and build resilient teams. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

⚡ Build human–machine symbiosis without losing the “God sauce” of human creativity

🧠 Replace ego and sticky notes with workflows that augment brainstorming and delivery

🧭 Lead adoption with governance, transparency, and upskilling (so Mary’s “spreadsheet superpower” becomes her next promotion)

🧩 Document AI processes now to create repeatable frameworks your org can scale

🤝 Make your company feel more human, not less, by giving machines the mundane

Tools & workflows mentioned:

ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Midjourney (plus a keep-it-simple stack mindset)

Why this matters:

80–90% of AI efforts stall without leadership. Vincent shows how to realign roles, rewrite processes, and guide overwhelmed teams through adoption—so creativity compounds instead of getting crushed.

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Revenue Growth Agent: Pre-Call Research to Proposal in Minutes.

Most sales teams spend 30–60 minutes prepping for a call… then wing it. In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Matt Oess (Partner at TechCXO) to explore how his Revenue Growth Agent (RGA) uses AI to:

⚡ Automate pre-call research in minutes

⚡ Guide reps through value-based discovery (not product pitches)

⚡ Generate ROI-framed proposals before the call ends

⚡ Boost win rates with speed, relevance, and confidence

We dive into:

✅ Why 80–90% of AI projects stall before delivering ROI

✅ How RGA solves three “unsolvable” sales problems: prep, discovery, proposals

✅ Game-changing tools: MyBrandy, Claude Desktop (MCP), Perplexity, ChatGPT, Make.com, bolt.new, VS Code

✅ Why leaders must invest in experimentation budgets & build cultures of curiosity

✅ Best practices for guiding overwhelmed teams through AI adoption

Whether you’re in SaaS, enterprise, or scaling a startup, this episode shows how AI workflows can transform sales when paired with strong leadership and execution.

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Why AI Projects Fail—and How Leaders Turn Strategy into Results

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Sarah Cornett — founder & CEO of Global AI Advisors — to unpack why 80–90% of AI projects fail, and how leaders can flip the script by turning AI strategy into measurable business results.

🧭 Why AI projects fail without clear strategy & prioritized use cases

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How leaders can close the people gap and lead AI adoption with confidence

🧱 Why data governance + AI governance are essential foundations

🎓 The power of customized AI training over generic “prompt engineering” courses

🚀 The three futures of work with AI: replaced tasks, augmented roles, and entirely new jobs

We dive into:

✅ The #1 mistake leaders make in AI adoption — chasing shiny tools instead of solving real problems

✅ How to build an AI roadmap: objectives → use cases → value × feasibility

✅ Why leadership, culture, and governance are more critical than the tech itself

✅ Best practices for educating teams and reducing fear around AI adoption

✅ New roles being created in the AI era (AI strategists, ethicists, prompt engineers)

Whether you’re in banking, healthcare, or any industry wrestling with digital transformation, this episode shows how AI delivers results when guided by strong leadership and strategy.

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3 Real Business Wins with AI (Insurance, SEO, Training)

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Justin Goodman — co-founder & CEO of Total CSR — to explore how AI is transforming real business operations, from cutting costs to scaling training.

🏢 How AI strengthens insurance training by overcoming the “forgetting curve”

✍️ Why AI SEO agents can slash costs from $80k/year to under $100/month

🎓 Scaling real-time course creation for agencies and teams

🛠 The importance of experimentation budgets for testing tools & prompts

📖 How Justin is tying AI insights into his upcoming book Retain (Nov 1)

We dive into:

✅ Practical AI workflows that deliver measurable ROI

✅ Strategies for training & knowledge retention at scale

✅ How leaders can build an AI roadmap: workflows → bottlenecks → tools

✅ Using prompts to get better prompts (and better outcomes)

✅ Why smaller agencies must invest now—or risk falling behind larger competitors

Whether you’re in insurance, marketing, or any learning-heavy industry, this episode shows how AI can create tangible wins when applied with strategy and creativity.

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Collective Intelligence, Creativity & The New AI Renaissance

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Mason Youngblood—researcher, musician, and co-lead of the Collective Creativity Lab at Stony Brook University—to explore how AI is reshaping creativity, collaboration, and cultural evolution.

🌍 How humans, animals & AI make group decisions

⚡ Why AI networks spark more diverse & original ideas

🎨 The future of art tools that respect attribution & empower creators

🎶 AI music experiments that remix voices, instruments—even bird songs

📚 Teaching the next generation to use AI responsibly & creatively

We dive into:

✅ Agentic AI systems that mirror group problem-solving

✅ The role of blockchain & NFTs in fair attribution for artists

✅ Why purpose-built tools (like Cursor for coding) beat generic ones

✅ How pushing AI until it “breaks” can inspire unexpected creativity

✅ Strategies for leaders to foster adaptive collective intelligence

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will expand how you think about creativity, networks, and the human–AI collaboration shaping our future.

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Human Purpose, Leadership & the Future of AI

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Virginie Glaenzer—fractional CMO, advisor, and host of Pass the Mic—to explore how AI is reshaping not just how we work, but why.

🌍 The 3 groups reacting to AI → ethics, resistance, and planetary concerns

⚡ The 3 phases of AI adoption → faster ➡️ better ➡️ job transformation

🤝 Why leadership must co-create, empower, and celebrate teams

💭 How AI challenges human purpose and the meaning of work

🚀 Strategies for thriving as humans in an AI-driven world

We dive into:

✅ How AI elevates strategic marketing & market research

✅ The risks of “AI-only” systems vs. human-centered design

✅ Why adaptability > efficiency in an era of disruption

✅ Ethical, cultural & climate impacts of large-scale AI use

✅ Practical ways leaders can guide teams through change

Whether you’re a leader, builder, or curious explorer, this episode will challenge how you think about AI, work, and the future of purpose itself.

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Creativity, Storytelling & the Future of AI

In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with entrepreneur and creative strategist Pete Sena to unpack how AI is transforming the way we think, create, and grow businesses:

🎨 How AI is changing the creative process

⚡ Why the pace of AI progress is unlike anything we’ve seen

🛠️ Practical ways founders & leaders can use AI every day

🤝 Balancing human creativity with AI-generated ideas

🚀 How to build teams and brands that thrive in the AI era

We dive into:

✅ Why “garbage in, garbage out” matters more than ever

✅ Multimodal AI — and why it’s the next big leap

✅ How leaders can create safe spaces to experiment with AI

✅ Real-world examples of AI boosting productivity and profits

✅ The future of creativity: remixing, storytelling, and vibe-coding

Whether you’re a founder, a creative, or just curious about what’s next, this episode will leave you with fresh ideas and tools to put AI to work in your world.

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🎙️ S1:E3 — AI & Cybersecurity: How Kevin Carlson is Guiding Leaders Through the Hype and the Reality

Welcome back to AI with Bry, the show where I help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Carlson, a four-time CTO, former Chief Information Security Officer, and Tech CXO advisor, to dig into the real-world intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Kevin has decades of experience in big data, predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI model development including holding multiple AI patents and he knows how to separate the value from the hype.

We talk about:

💡 Why most businesses should target 30% AI-driven code generation—and why full developer replacement is still far off

🎨 How AI can unlock creativity in music, media, and beyond—without erasing human artistry

🛡️ The privacy, governance, and data protection essentials leaders can’t ignore

🎥 The rapid evolution (and hidden costs) of AI-generated video and audio

⚖️ How to balance efficiency gains with security risks in an AI-first world

📈 Kevin’s “AIIM” model for moving from off-the-shelf tools to differentiated, proprietary AI solutions

🤖 The difference between automation and true “agentic” AI and when to use each

From busting myths about replacing entire engineering teams to showing leaders how to run meaningful AI proofs of concept, Kevin shares a leadership mindset and practical steps you can act on right now. If you’re building a security-conscious AI strategy or just trying to make sense of the tools flooding the market, this episode is packed with value.

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Tools & Topics:

• GPT (ChatGPT by OpenAI) — https://openai.com/chatgpt/overview/
• Gemini (Google AI) — https://gemini.google/about/
• LLaMA (Meta AI) — https://www.llama.com/
• 11 Labs (AI Voice Tools) — https://elevenlabs.io/
• CLINE (AI code assistant — VS Code plugin; no official site available)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) — IBM Overview: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/retrieval-augmented-generation, Cohesity Glossary: https://www.cohesity.com/glossary/retrieval-augmented-generation-rag/

Frameworks & Models:

• AIIM AI Implementation Model (Proprietary framework shared by Kevin Carlson)
• Agentic AI vs Automation — Medium Article: https://medium.com/data-science-collective/why-there-is-confusion-around-automation-and-agentic-ai-1a4c33860736
• XenonStack Blog: https://www.xenonstack.com/blog/agentic-ai-automation-agents
• UiPath Overview: https://www.uipath.com/ai/agentic-ai

• Connect with Kevin Carlson: https://kevincarlson.substack.com

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Welcome back to AI with Bry — the show where we help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.

In this episode, host Bryan Dennstedt is joined by Terry Ziemniak, former Chief Risk Officer, cybersecurity veteran, and Tech CXO advisor to tackle one of the most critical and under-discussed aspects of AI: trust, governance, and responsible strategy.

With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies at the intersection of risk, strategy, and technology, Terry shares the must-know principles for any leader navigating AI in 2025 and beyond. Together, they explore:

🧱 Why your cybersecurity and data governance frameworks matter more than ever

🛡️ How to build AI responsibly — without derailing your compliance or culture

📊 The top data governance gaps and how to fix them before it’s too late

🌐 What "Shadow AI" is and why it's the next major risk to watch

🧭 How to align your AI roadmap with your organization’s risk tolerance

👥 Why executive education and cross-functional AI literacy are make-or-break factors for success

Terry also shares a multi-phase roadmap he's used to guide real companies through their AI journeys from education and use case clarity to governance and long-term risk management. Whether you’re overwhelmed by AI risk or just want a clear, practical way to move forward, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective that every tech-enabled leader needs.

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

• Frameworks: NIST AI Risk Management Framework

• Tools & Topics: Co-Pilot, Shadow AI, Data Governance, Trust, Cybersecurity, Generative AI

• Connect with Terry Ziemniak on LinkedIn

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