Could AI transform your business practically overnight? Learn how one company helped a bank slash client onboarding from 120 days to instant in this episode.

In this episode, Isar Meitis interviews serial entrepreneur Khalifa Manaa, CEO of AI transformation company Shaper, about how to successfully implement high-impact AI projects.

Khalifa Manaa, Founder of Shapr.xyz, shares a step-by-step framework for identifying the right AI opportunities, ideating solutions, and executing pilots quickly. He provides a real example of how they helped a bank reduce corporate client onboarding from 120 days to instant account access by leveraging large language models.

AI News of the week: 

• Meta announces ‘universe of AI’ for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
• Meta quietly unveils Llama 2 Long AI that beats GPT-3.5 Turbo and Claude 2 on some tasks
• Former Tinder CEO’s startup to fight loneliness with AI chatbot gets backing by Sequoia
• Amazon launches its Bedrock generative AI service in general availability
• Zapier launches Canvas, an AI-powered flowchart tool
• 🔥𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠🔥𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐆𝐏𝐓𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤(Multimodal)
• DeepMind's Chinchilla AI toasts FLAC and PNG at lossless data compression despite essentially being just a large language model
• Microsoft Researchers Introduce AutoGen: An Artificial Intelligence Framework for Simplifying the Orchestration, Optimization, and Automation of LLM Workflows
• Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic
• ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak
• Meta is putting AI chatbots everywhere

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Are You "AI-ming" for Exceptional Customer Relationships?

In a world swamped with data, algorithms, and impersonal interactions, how do you make your brand truly connect? This episode of Leveraging AI with Ashley Gross is more than just a podcast; it's a masterclass in relationship-building in the age of AI.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to identify your ideal attendees and buyers
✅ Ashley’s step-by-step framework for event planning with AI
✅ Tools like Jasper to generate ideas and copy
✅ Prompting best practices to get stellar results fast
✅ Real examples and sample prompts from Ashley

Discover how Ashley uses AI to uncover shared interests between prospects and instantly plans relevant events they’ll love. 💡

You’ll be amazed by how quickly AI can automate relationship-building activities like event planning. No more wasted weeks or manpower! 💪 Learn from a master and implement Ashley’s tactics to connect with customers in entirely new ways. Let the AI planning magic begin!

Checkout Ashley's Live notes here. 

About Leveraging AI

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Could AI Really Transform Your Business Overnight?

In this episode, we have expert Mayo Oshin to reveal how you can leverage your existing data to unlock transformative growth.

We uncover the step-by-step process to implement AI in your business and start seeing results fast. From goal setting to data preparation to model training, you'll learn the full playbook.

Topics we discussed:
✅ Why starting with a clear business goal is crucial
✅ Taking stock of your data across structured, unstructured, proprietary and public
✅ Data cleaning and preparation best practices
✅ Model selection: custom vs out-of-the-box solutions
✅ Typical project timelines and budgets
✅ Evaluating success and tracking ROI
✅ Deployment strategies and measuring impact

Mayo Oshin is an AI consultant and educator. He helps companies implement AI to transform their businesses.  

About Leveraging AI

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Tired of spending hours searching for stock photos or weeks waiting for original images? What if you could create professional, unique visual assets in just minutes?

Let's dive into the magical world of Midjourney and explore how it can effortlessly generate jaw-dropping images, animations, and more for your business. Rory Flynn shares his top Midjourney tips and real-world examples that will inspire you to take your visual marketing up a notch.

Curious how a salad dressing company increased sales by 73% thanks to AI-generated images? Or how an established gold dealer breathed new life into stale emails using Midjourney? We've got you covered.

Topics we discussed: 

• How Midjourney can create virtually any visual asset imaginable, from icons to infographics to full ad campaigns
• Clever ways brands are using AI-generated images to connect with customers on an emotional level
• Pro tips for writing detailed prompts to get the perfect lighting, angle, and composition
• The untapped world of AI upscaling, turning pixelated images into ultra high-res masterpieces
• How to ensure original, legal images that capture your brand essence

Even if you're not a designer, Rory Flynn makes mastering Midjourney feel effortless. You'll walk away overflowing with ideas to step up your visual game using this amazing new technology.

This weeks AI news:

• Salesforce announces Slack AI with unread message summaries and more
• Microsoft says it will take the heat if Copilot AI commercial users get sued
• Falcon 180B: The Largest Open Language Model Surpasses Llama 2 and GPT 3.5
• Venice Film Festival 2023 Is Cinematic AI’s Coming Out Party
• Zoom rebrands existing — and intros new — generative AI features
• McKinsey teams up with Salesforce to deliver on the promise of AI-powered growth
• IBM rolls out new generative AI features and models
• Anthropic launches a paid plan for its AI-powered chatbot
• OpenAI, Microsoft hit with new US consumer privacy class action

About Leveraging AI

• The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/
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Could AI supercharge your business or destroy it? 🤯

Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses, but the path to success isn’t always clear. In this episode, we demystify AI adoption with business transformation expert Paul Bratcher. 

Topics we discussed:
💡Why every business needs an AI strategy ASAP 
💡How to get buy-in from stakeholders 
💡Finding the right low-risk, high-value AI projects 
💡Developing a framework for AI implementation 
💡Creating reusable prompts for ongoing productivity 
💡The people and culture side of AI adoption 
💡Competitive threats from AI laggards 

Paul Bratcher is a veteran technology leader who has been implementing AI, automation, and other emerging tech for over 20 years. He's helped transform businesses of all sizes with digital technologies.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!

About Leveraging AI

• The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/
• YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/
• Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/
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Is Generative AI Really a Game-Changer or Just Hype? Get the Inside Scoop from 40-Year Tech Industry Veteran Jeffrey Funk

On this episode, Jeffrey Funk has seen it all when it comes to tech trends and hype cycles. Jeffrey Funk, a 40-year technology consultant to governments and companies, provides an insider's skeptical take on whether generative AI will truly transform businesses and the economy. 

Jeffrey argues that while generative AI like ChatGPT has mind-blowing potential, we need to look beyond the hype and ask hard questions. Is it really improving processes, productivity and the bottom line for companies? Or mainly benefiting individual users?

Topics we discussed:
🔥 The constant rise and fall of hyped technologies - from VR to blockchain to AI. Why healthy skepticism is key.
🔥 Real-life business uses vs. individual play: where generative AI is actually boosting productivity now.
🔥 Criteria for spotting technologies with staying power and economic impact.
🔥 Why proprietary organizational data is the secret weapon for AI competitive advantage.
🔥 Mapping your core processes first before implanting AI. Understanding how roles intersect. 
🔥 The industries already feeling major impacts from AI - both good and bad.

Jeffrey Funk shares his unique framework for how businesses should evaluate and selectively implement generative AI, including focusing on proprietary data and core processes. He reveals the industries already feeling major impacts from AI. And he discusses which jobs and roles may be most at risk in the near future as individuals harness exponential productivity gains. 

If you want the sobering truth about real-world AI adoption from someone who's seen countless tech bubbles burst, don't miss this pragmatic conversation. Jeffrey may shatter some of your AI euphoria, but he'll also show you how to tap its power prudently.

About Leveraging AI

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Should you use AI to replace your graphic designer? 

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses create visual content. In this episode of Leveraging AI, hosts Isar and Drew explore whether AI image generation tools like Midjourney can boost efficiency and lower costs compared to hiring human designers.

Topics we discussed: 

• Why every business needs custom visual content
• How AI creation tools work and main benefits
• Detailed walkthrough of Midjourney and prompt setup 
• Creative ways brands can use AI visuals in marketing
• Easy tips to get better image results from the AI
• Parameters you can tweak to customize the image output
• Finding the right balance between AI and human creation

Drew Brucker is a visual content expert who helps brands improve efficiency with new technologies like Midjourney. Connect with him on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!

Check out Drew's Midjourney Mastery Guide and get a 20% discount.

What do you think - is AI a creativity machine or creative apocalypse? Let us know in the comments!

About Leveraging AI

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Ready to tap into the real potential of AI and want to learn how to save countless hours and outsmart your competitors?

Join us in this episode as we dive into AI's implications for business efficiency and strategic thinking. Our expert guest, Josh Cavalier, provides a wealth of insights and practical examples that will revolutionize how you perceive and utilize AI in your business processes.

Topics We Discussed:
🧠 Exploring the Role of AI in Business Efficiency 
🎯 Strategies for Identifying AI-Replaceable Tasks 
🛠 The Power of a Rubric in AI Tool Evaluation
🔍 Using AI for Strategic Thinking and Ideation 
🔮 Examples of "Tree of Thought Prompting" in Business Problem-Solving
💡 The Future of AI: From Generative Tasks to Strategic Brainstorming

Josh Cavalier is a recognized name in the field of AI, with an exceptional knack for turning complex concepts into relatable, practical ideas. He's an AI consultant, an engaging speaker, and the creator of multiple insightful courses on AI. With a knack for helping businesses unlock the potential of AI, Josh has developed unique strategies and frameworks that deliver tangible results. 

About Leveraging AI

• The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/
• YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/
• Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/
• Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events

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Are you ready to transform your idea into an AI-powered product that adds value and generates revenue?

In this  episode, I sit down with the brilliant David Hirschfeld to talk into the fascinating world of AI and its implications for product development. This is a deep-dive discussion on how AI can simplify the journey from a mere idea to a valuable product.

Topics We Discussed:
🧠 Leveraging AI for business efficiency and career advancement
💡 The magic of transforming an idea into a tech product
🎯 The role of AI in making product development smoother
🛠️ Breaking down the process of AI-powered product development

David Hirschfeld is a thought leader and expert in the field of AI and product development. With a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation, David brings a unique perspective on the practical and ethical ways to leverage AI for business growth and product value creation. Connect with David on LinkedIn and join the conversation on the future of AI and product development. 

About Leveraging AI

• The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/
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Do you want to unlock exponential growth for your business without significantly increasing resources? This episode of Leveraging AI with Adnan Boz is a must-listen for business leaders and AI enthusiasts alike.

In this enlightening conversation, we deep dive into how businesses can leverage AI to enable exponential growth independent of resource requirements. We discuss the concept of a digital operating model and the fundamental shift it represents in traditional business structures.

🎙️ Topics we discussed:

• 🌊 Creating a "Blue Ocean" by reimagining business models with AI
• 🚀 Achieving exponential scalability using an AI-first strategy
• 🎯 The role of AI in product management, development, and market fit
• 📈 The transformative potential of AI beyond marketing
• 🧠 The unique insights from Adnan Boz's experience with the AI Product Institute

Adnan Boz is the CEO of the AI Product Institute. With over three and a half years of experience in the field—well before the current AI craze took off—Adnan focuses on integrating AI into product management, product development, and achieving product-market fit. Connect with Adnan on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights on AI in business.

About Leveraging AI

• The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/
• YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/
• Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/
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