Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company

Anvisha Pai, founder of Dover, takes us inside how her team is using generative AI to transform recruiting—automating everything from job descriptions to candidate outreach for over 500 companies. She shares lessons from her early AI experiments at MIT, and how building a fail-fast culture has helped Dover stay ahead of the curve.

We dive into how her team turns quick AI tests into scalable wins, and how a culture of curiosity fuels long-term innovation. Whether you're scaling a startup or exploring AI’s role in team workflows, this episode offers actionable advice for thriving in an AI-powered future.

Key Takeaways

• Early AI Adoption – Anvisha shares how Dover leveraged GPT-3 for tasks like job description writing and email automation, overcoming early limitations through iteration.
• Fail-Fast Culture – Building a culture that encourages experimentation without fear of failure is key to driving innovation.
• Empowering Teams – Dover prioritizes self-starters and provides resources to help non-technical staff engage with AI.
• Iterative Product Development – The team emphasizes solving real customer problems manually before building scalable AI-powered solutions.
• Staying Informed – Anvisha stresses the importance of habits like following industry leaders and experimenting with new tools to stay competitive in a rapidly changing field.

Dover's Website: Best Hiring & Recruiting Software for Startups with Free ATS | Dover

00:00 Introduction to Anvisha and Dover
00:14 Early Fascination with AI
00:29 First Experiences with AI
03:05 Founding Dover and Co-Founders
04:00 Early Challenges and Iterations
04:49 Exploring AI Applications at Dover
06:34 Impact of AI on Recruiting
07:25 Developing AI Tools and Products
09:10 Company Culture and Innovation
16:20 Staying Abreast of AI Developments
30:38 Leadership and Management
33:23 Conclusion and Reflections

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of Reinventing Recruiting: Anvisha Pai on Using AI to Automate Hiring |

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In this episode, Brice Challamel, Head of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna, pulls back the curtain on how AI is transforming not just workflows but entire organizational cultures. Brice introduces the concept of the AI "catalyst" - a role focused on accelerating safe, effective change - while sharing practical strategies for fostering widespread AI adoption.
Drawing on examples from his leadership at Moderna, Brice explains why it's reckless not to integrate AI into your processes, how to avoid outdated approaches (what he calls "Fred-like behavior") that hold organizations back, and why every individual in a company should think of themselves as a five-person team, augmented by AI.
This episode is a masterclass in how to lead through change, prioritize high-impact innovation, and rethink leadership in the age of AI.

Key Takeaways:

• Catalysts drive AI transformation – Learn how Brice's 'catalyst' approach sparks cultural and technological shifts in organizations.
• AI champions fuel innovation – Discover how Moderna’s Generative AI Champions Team amplifies AI adoption and engagement.
• Augment, don’t replace – Brice explains why the goal is not to replace humans but to enhance their capabilities.
• Outdated habits are out – Embrace modern tools and innovative methodologies to stay ahead.
• Start with ‘Why’ – Understand the importance of anchoring AI initiatives to purpose-driven objectives for lasting success.

Moderna's website: Pioneering mRNA technology - Moderna

00:00 Introduction to Brice Challamel and His Role at Moderna
00:45 What It Means to Be an AI Catalyst
02:30 Leadership in the AI Era: Moving Beyond Traditional Hierarchies
06:10 Avoiding "Fred-like Behavior" in a Modern Workplace
10:20 Augmenting Human Potential: The Five-Person AI Team
14:50 How Moderna Manages 700+ GPTs Safely and Efficiently
20:30 Democratizing AI: Why It's a Utility for Every Employee
27:15 Using AI to Transform Personal and Professional Growth
32:40 Frameworks for Incident Management in AI Integration
39:15 AI’s Role in Healthcare, Radiology, and Beyond
43:30 The Generative AI Champions Team: GCAT in Action
50:00 The Future of Work: Collaboration and Culture with AI
01:03:27 Reflections on AI Adoption and Leadership Insights

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of How to make an AI-Driven Culture Transformation with Moderna’s Head of AI, Brice Challamel |

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In this episode, Geoff Woods, bestselling author of The AI Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership, reveals how leaders can leverage AI to tackle big decisions and strategic challenges. Geoff introduces a transformative mindset shift: stop asking, “How can I do this?” and start asking, “How can AI help me do this?”
Through real-world examples, he demonstrates how AI can act as a thought partner in high-stakes scenarios like debt restructuring, product innovation, and boardroom dynamics. Geoff also shares practical tips on building daily AI habits to enhance decision-making, amplify results, and spark innovative breakthroughs.
Whether you're a leader looking to rethink your approach to AI or seeking actionable strategies for smarter decision-making, this episode offers valuable insights for driving success.

Key takeaways:

• Use AI as a thought partner – Shift your mindset from “How can I do this?” to “How can AI help me do this?” to unlock new levels of strategic thinking and innovation.
• Prioritize high-impact challenges – Leverage AI for complex, high-value tasks like debt restructuring, product development, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop daily AI habits – Engage with AI consistently to build momentum, enhance your decision-making, and achieve long-term breakthroughs.
• Stay in the driver’s seat – Treat AI as a tool to enhance leadership and decision-making, ensuring that human judgment remains central to the process.

AI leadership website: Home | Aileadership
Geoff on LinkedIn: Geoff Woods | LinkedIn

00:00 Introduction to Geoff Woods and His Journey
00:27 Mindset Shift for Leaders Using Generative AI
01:19 The Power of AI as a Thought Partner
03:55 Strategic Use of Generative AI
05:22 Real-World Example: Restructuring Debt with AI
08:45 Daily AI Engagement for Business Growth
13:34 Building AI Proficiency and Overcoming Challenges
19:28 Creating and Leveraging AI Boards for Decision-Making
24:01 Insights from AI Advisory Boards
25:05 Strategic Thinking and Habit Formation
27:03 Practical Applications and Case Studies in AI Leadership
33:12 Case Study: Strategic Offsite with AI
37:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of How You Can Leverage AI for Big Decisions – Insights from Geoff Woods |

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In this episode, we explore how Peter Hollens has leveraged artificial intelligence to grow his YouTube channel to over 3 million followers and sustain his success in the creator economy. Peter shares how AI tools have streamlined his production process, sparked new creative ideas, and even enhanced his ability to connect authentically with his audience. From optimizing workflows to experimenting with AI-assisted songwriting and storytelling, Peter reveals how technology has expanded his creative possibilities while staying true to his artistic voice. The episode also delves into the ethical challenges of AI, as Peter emphasizes the need for transparent practices that respect creators’ rights. This conversation is an inspiring look at how AI can amplify human creativity, helping creators scale their passions and engage with audiences in meaningful ways.

Key Takeaways:

• AI fuels YouTube growth – Peter uses AI tools to streamline his production process and expand his content’s creative reach.
• Authenticity drives connection – Despite AI’s capabilities, Peter emphasizes the importance of human storytelling and genuine audience engagement.
• Ethics safeguard creators – Transparent AI practices and fair licensing are essential for protecting creators’ rights and sustaining trust.
• AI journaling sparks ideas – Peter leverages AI-driven journaling to capture insights and refine his creative strategies, contributing to his success on YouTube.

Peter Hollens website: Peter Hollens
Youtube: Peter Hollens - YouTube

00:00 Introduction to Peter Hollens and First Impressions
01:44 Peter's Journey: From Choir to YouTube Sensation
05:56 The Creator Economy: Advising, Investing, and Building a Following
07:46 AI in Music: Exploring New Creative Frontiers
10:59 Personal Growth Through AI and Technology
15:12 Creativity and Authenticity in an AI-Driven World
29:14 Ethics and Content Licensing in AI
32:56 Reigniting Creativity and the Importance of Knowledge Sharing
37:35 The Future of Acapella and AI Innovation
42:51 Journaling and Self-Discovery with AI
51:54 Final Reflections 

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of How Peter Hollens uses AI to build a successful YouTube channel with 3m followers |

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In this conversation, Noah Brier, founder of Percolate and BrXnd.ai, discusses his journey from advertising to becoming a leader in AI-powered marketing solutions. He explores the balance between exploration and exploitation in business, highlighting AI’s transformative role in solving complex brand challenges. Noah underscores the importance of hands-on experimentation, the shift from traditional SaaS models to bespoke software solutions, and the need for companies to capture and leverage tacit knowledge.
The discussion also covers practical applications of AI, insights from leading CMOs, and how technology is shaping the future of business. Noah explains how AI can democratize knowledge, streamline workflows, and turn unstructured data into actionable insights, positioning it as a critical tool for driving innovation.

Key Takeaways:

• Start experimenting with AI now – AI’s capabilities are vast, and hands-on exploration is key.
• The future of software is custom-built AI solutions – A shift from SaaS to bespoke models is on the horizon.
• Tacit knowledge is a goldmine – Codifying hidden expertise can unlock huge potential with AI.
• AI can turn unstructured data into actionable insights – Harnessing data can drive innovation and efficiency.

Noah Brier's blogpost on building plugins: https://newsletter.brxnd.ai/p/building-chatgpt-plugins-brxnd-dispatch

Noah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahbrier/

00:00 - Introduction to Noah Brier
00:45 - Noah's Career Journey
01:25 - Exploring AI, New Ventures, and Transitioning from Exploration to Exploitation
03:28 - The Power of AI in Solving Problems
07:14 - The Practical Applications of AI
10:26 - Building AI-Driven Workflows
16:35 - Empowering Organizations with AI
22:20 - Hands-On with AI
31:36 - Making Tacit Knowledge Explicit
33:10 - Fun and Quirky AI Projects
35:30 - Using AI for Brand and Product Development
37:33 - Exploring New AI Tools and Techniques
39:59 - Challenges and Opportunities in AI
42:26 - The Future of SaaS and AI Integration
47:03 - Practical Applications and Prototyping
47:42 - Reflections and Future Directions
53:49 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of The death of SAAS and raise of what marketing folks can do with AI already with Noah Brier |

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In this special episode, we begin with a conversation from Crafted featuring Paige Costello, Head of AI at Asana, on how tools like AI-generated status reports and bug triaging are eliminating busywork and unlocking creativity.

Then, Jeremy and Henrik continue the conversation with Paige—digging into user testing, model choices, and the challenge of balancing control with flexibility. With real-world examples from Asana, this episode offers practical insights into how AI is reshaping workflows, team structures, and the future role of product managers.

Key Takeaways:

• Experiment with AI-powered tools – Asana’s AI features, like status reports, help teams cut down on repetitive tasks and unlock creative potential.
• The product manager’s role is evolving – With AI, product managers are shifting focus toward strategic thinking and deep customer insights.
• Maintain a balance – While AI automates many tasks, human judgment remains essential for accurate project oversight.
• Specialized teams boost AI impact – Asana’s approach shows that dedicated AI teams can set the foundation for organization-wide adoption.

For more episodes from Crafted, visit crafted.fm and be sure to subscribe to Crafted on your favorite podcast app for more insights on product innovation.

00:00 Special episode intro
00:01 Crafted: Paige Costello, Head of AI at Asana
00:36 AI in Action at Asana
01:52 Challenges in AI implementation
05:01 Structuring teams for AI
08:55 AI's role in product management
14:15 Prototyping and scaling AI
15:56 Internal AI uses at Asana
18:06 AI's impact on workflows
20:32 Future skills and job roles
22:52 Customer interaction importance
25:22 PageBot and AI assistants
26:56 AI in organizational challenges
27:43 Unexpected skills in AI
29:17 Beyond the Prompt: Paige Costello
29:29 Transparency and AI in teams
34:33 Building AI products
39:10 Legal and organizational aspects
44:47 AI boosting productivity
50:23 AI's impact across industries

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of Special Episode: Paige Costello on AI in Product Management – a Co-Production from Crafted.FM and Beyond the Prompt |

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In this episode, Stephen Kosslyn—former Harvard professor and leading voice in cognitive science—shares how AI is reshaping the way we learn. He explains why “learning by using” leads to deeper understanding, and how AI can amplify memory, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.

Kosslyn also explores where AI still falls short, the enduring power of the humanities, and what it takes to truly flourish in the age of intelligent tools. Drawing from his decades of research and his upcoming book Learning to Flourish in the Age of AI, this episode offers a powerful look at the future of education.

00:00 Introduction to Stephen Kosslyn and His Career
01:01 Active Learning
02:08 Retention in Learning
03:40 AI's Impact on Learning
04:18 Early AI Experiences
09:56 Cognitive Amplifier Loop
15:09 AI in Learning: Challenges & Potential
23:18 AI Personalization Complexity
28:45 Transfer Problem in Learning
30:55 Problem-Solving & Cognitive Limits
31:58 Evolutionary Learning & AI in Creativity
35:45 AI Context Switching Challenges
37:34 Student Motivation
39:50 Innovative Teaching Methods
42:22 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
54:11 Humanities in Learning
55:36 Final Thoughts & Reflections

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of How AI Transforms Learning - with former Harvard professor and dean Stephen Kosslyn |

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In this episode, Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, shares how she went from math teacher to fashion-tech entrepreneur—using generative AI and algorithms to create sustainable, scalable fashion while dramatically reducing textile waste.

She talks about treating AI as a creative partner, why transparency is key to growth, and how sharing her process fosters learning across her team. Diarra also lays out a bold vision for the future of fashion—where technology, tradition, and design thinking collide to challenge the industry's status quo.

DIARRABLU's website: Conscious Contemporary Lifestyle Brand – diarrablu
Diarra’s TED talk: TEDTALK – diarrablu 
Diarra's website: Diarra Bousso 

00:00 - Introduction to Diarra Bousso
00:40 - From Math Teacher to Fashion Designer
01:18 - Using AI to Visualize Fashion Designs
02:09 - Speeding Up the Fashion Design Process
03:34 - Fast, Sustainable Fashion with AI
05:40 - Customizing Fashion with AI Tools
07:59 - Creatives’ Resistance to AI
09:37 - AI as a Creative Amplifier
12:09 - Celebrating AI Successes in the Team
15:26 - AI as a Thought Partner for Strategy
23:11 - AI in Hiring and Operations
30:24 - Selling Designs Before They Exist
40:03 - “Leveling Up in Private”
49:33 - Teaching and Leading with AI
51:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of Founder of the Future: Diarra Bousso on AI-Powered Sustainable Fashion |

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Join us for an insightful conversation with David Boyle, an expert in audience research and data analytics, who is passionate about leveraging AI, especially language models, to enhance organizational decision-making. Drawing from his extensive background in corporate strategy and media, David reflects on how ChatGPT transformed his approach to research and decision-making. We delve into AI's profound impact across various industries, the crucial role of clear and effective AI prompts, and the iterative process of refining AI-generated outputs. David introduces his framework of the four P's—prep, prompt, process, and proficiency—as key to unlocking AI’s full potential. He also highlights the importance of human oversight in guiding AI to boost both efficiency and creativity, sharing practical applications and success stories from diverse fields.

This episode is followed by an bonus clip, where David uses this interview to do a full walk-through of how he uses AI to extract notes and insights from meeting he had. Its really worth a listen!

 Link to the files that David mention: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpHmpuvb23wvK7zGHkrFt7hftz7ULgv6q5KQ6zpcTIs/edit#heading=h.nvj144pyb5e4

Link to find more from David: https://linktr.ee/david_boyle
David at work: https://www.audiencestrategies.com/

00:00 Introduction to David Boyle
00:38 The Impact of Chat GPT on Corporate Decision Making
02:14 The Surprising Capabilities of AI in Audience Understanding
06:49 The Four P's of Effective AI Utilization
09:51 Real-World Applications and Success Stories
12:12 Overcoming Scepticism and Embracing AI
22:51 Practical Tips for Integrating AI into Daily Tasks
37:16 Refining AI Responses: The CARE Method
38:01 Success Stories: AI in Innovation
40:12 Challenges and Insights in AI Implementation
41:22 Exploring Audience Research with AI
43:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of Using AI for Better Decision Making with David Boyle. Episode include BONUS clip (se notes) |

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The 31 GPTs in 31 days project: Lab31 - https://lab31.xyz/
Jenny's website — https://queenofswords.co
Jenny's linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-nicholson-4b01383/
And Jenny said this Medium article might be of interest! — https://medium.com/@missjenny/your-ai-task-force-is-missing-the-point-14078a4ef9c1

00:00 Introduction to Jenny Nicholson
00:29 The 31 Projects in 31 Days Challenge
00:43 The Power of Constraints in Creativity
02:34 Discovering GPTs and Early Experiments
05:24 The Magic of Large Language Models
08:25 Humanizing AI Interactions
16:35 Voice Interaction with AI
25:02 Empowering Creatives with AI
38:28 The Power of Trying: Overcoming Procrastination
39:56 Learning Through AI: Teaching and Executing
40:44 Automation Adventures: Google Sheets and Beyond
42:59 Creating GPTs: From Ideas to Execution
52:14 The Lazy LLM: A Fun Challenge
56:53 Empowering Individuals with AI
01:05:18 The Future of Creativity and AI
01:08:31 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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