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EP. 11 — "Using AI and Storytelling to Stop Procrastination | Alexander Liss"

Guest: Alexander Liss

In this episode of Creativity & Robots, we explore how generative AI can drive climate action with our special guest, Alexander Liss, CEO of Scenes From Tomorrow. Alexander shares his expertise in AI, data science, and storytelling to discuss how his app leverages AI to make the impact of climate change tangible and actionable for users. Learn how storytelling and AI can transform abstract climate data into personalized, local narratives that motivate real-world change.

🤖 Timestamps:

• Introduction to episode 11 and Alexander Liss [00:00]
• Storytelling tips: Sequence, structure, and selective attention [01:15]
• Simplification of complex data through storytelling [03:51]
• Using generative AI to overcome climate procrastination [05:17]
• How S.F.T. uses gen AI to provide tangible climate experiences [10:53]
• The generative models behind the app: OpenAI and Stable Diffusion [14:30]
• Ethical considerations: Energy use in AI climate apps [19:52]
• Explore Scenes From Tomorrow: How to test the app and learn more [26:00]

About our guest, Alexander Liss:

Alexander Liss is a visionary strategist skilled in strategy and technology. He led Party City’s AI chatbot project, increasing site conversion by 7X, and boosted Doctors Without Borders’ email conversion by +19%. He achieved a +23% brand lift for Pfizer and helped Volkswagen reach a +68% digital conversion. At ConEdison, he saved $6MM and increased data retention by +83%. He also enhanced Honeymaid’s social media engagement by +45%. Alexander's expertise in AI, data science, and storytelling drives innovation and growth.

Additional Resources:

• Scenes From Tomorrow: https://www.scenesfromtomorrow.com/

About Creativity & Robots:

“A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.”

Creativity & Robots is a podcast about human creativity in the age of AI. Creative Strategist and host ⁠⁠Juan Faisal⁠⁠ interviews creative professionals in various fields to explore the relationship between human creativity and generative AI and how it influences our creative process, the work we do, and the media we consume.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, join us to learn how generative AI can boost your creativity. We'll also discuss ethical implications and question the tech buzz when it doesn't add up.

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EP. 10 — "Cracking the Code to Connecting in the Age of AI | Baxter Aceves"

Guest: Javier "Baxter" Aceves

In this episode of Creativity & Robots, host Juan Faisal sits down with Javier "Baxter" Aceves, a content and marketing expert with experience at BuzzFeed, Netflix, and Scribd. Baxter shares insights on how these media giants connected with their audiences during their early days. The discussion highlights the challenges of cutting through AI-generated content noise and building genuine human connections. Baxter also offers his perspective on the future of content creation and audience engagement in an AI-driven world.

🤖 Timestamps:

• Intro: meet Javier Aceves [00:00]
• Joining BuzzFeed & old school internet [00:57]
• Making people talk about Netflix [07:51]
• Algorithms & trends in 2024 [08:53]
• The Internet: Destroyed by generative AI? [16:04]
• Baxter's optimistic theory [20:24]
• Team human: trash brings us together [25:00]
• Won't somebody please think of the children? [28:52]
• Future of human creativity [32:35]

About Our Guest, Javier "Baxter" Aceves:

Javier Aceves, also known as Baxter, has held prominent roles such as Editor-in-Chief at BuzzFeed, Manager of Brand and Editorial Marketing at Netflix, and Director of Content Acquisition at Scribd. With a rich background in content and marketing, Baxter has been instrumental in shaping the strategies that drive audience engagement and content innovation. He has a proven track record in audience development, editorial and creative direction, and thought leadership for companies across publishing, social media, and traditional media outlets. Additionally, Baxter is a TEDx Speaker, author of the novel "Un pequeño incendio" (2018, Penguin Random House), and a musician with the band Los Árboles Mentirosos.

Additional Resources:

• Scribd (now Everand): https://www.everand.com/
• Idiocracy (2006) by Mike Judge: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/
• Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff: https://rushkoff.com/books/team-human-book/

About Creativity & Robots:

“A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.”

Creativity & Robots is a podcast about human creativity in the age of AI. Creative Strategist and host ⁠Juan Faisal⁠ interviews creative professionals in various fields to explore the relationship between human creativity and generative AI and how it influences our creative process, the work we do, and the media we consume.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, join us to learn how generative AI can boost your creativity. We'll also discuss ethical implications and question the tech buzz when it doesn't add up.

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EP. 9 —"AI's Impact on Learning and Business: Dan Królczyk Explains"

Guest: Dan Królczyk

In this episode, Dan Królczyk shares his expert strategies for selling AI-powered services in 2024. Learn how to network effectively at conventions, handle rejection, and stay ahead of digital changes. Dan also discusses his favorite generative AI tools and future trends in media and education. Whether you're a startup CEO, CMO, or creative professional, this episode offers valuable insights to help you leverage AI for success.

Show notes: ⁠https://creativitynrobots.substack.com/p/show-notes-ep-9-how-to-sell-ai-powered⁠

🤖 Timestamps:

• Meet Dan Królczyk, sales expert [00:00]
• Handling rejection in sales [08:18]
• AI in learning and development [15:37]
• The value of humans in an AI-powered world [18:26]
• Personalization and future trends [24:35]

About our guest, Dan Królczyk:

Dan Królczyk heads ELB Learning's spatial VR projects, using his media and marketing skills to drive revenue deals and AI innovations. As a former regional VP for USA Today and iHeart Media, he set national audience and revenue records in film, media, and motorsports. Dan also launched tech startups and provided video solutions for companies like Verizon and Dell.

Find Dan Królczyk on LinkedIn.

Additional resources:

• Creativity & Robots - Newsletter

• Juan Faisal on LinkedIn

• Meet Showrunner, The ‘Netflix Of AI’ That Turns Viewers Into TV Show Creators

About Creativity & Robots:

“A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.”

Creativity & Robots is a podcast about human creativity in the age of AI. Creative Strategist and host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals in various fields to explore the relationship between human creativity and generative AI and how it influences our creative process, the work we do, and the media we consume.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, join us to learn how generative AI can boost your creativity. We'll also discuss ethical implications and question the tech buzz when it doesn't add up.

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What happens when AI meets real storytelling? Juan Faisal talks with award-winning filmmaker Jagger Waters about the tools, limits, and surprises of making movies with generative AI. From competing in AI filmmaking tournaments to creating her standout short film “Love at First Byte,” Jagger shares what actually works—and what doesn’t—when humans stay in charge of the story.

🤖 Why it matters

AI tools are changing the pace of film production—but story, taste, and trust still decide what sticks. This episode shows how creators are adapting without giving up creative control.

🤖 You’ll learn

- How AI filmmaking competitions actually work

- What went into making “Love at First Byte”

- Where AI hallucinations create challenges in genre storytelling

- Why “gamifying Hollywood” could change how we watch

- Advice for creatives entering the AI space

🤖 Guest: Jagger Waters

AI filmmaker, storyteller, and producer

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaggerwaters/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamorousreptile/

- Substack: https://jaggerwaters.substack.com/

🤖 Host: Juan Faisal

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/

- Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/

- Website: https://juanfaisal.com/

🤖 Timestamps

00:00 Meet Jagger Waters, AI filmmaker

04:25 Love at First Byte: An award-winning AI film

11:54 Evolving as a storyteller and turning to AI

14:28 The unexpected challenge of making horror with AI

16:41 Gamifying Hollywood content with AI

20:36 The role of AI in future filmmaking

25:45 Advice for aspiring AI creators

28:00 Final thoughts on AI and human creativity

In this episode, Jeremy Toeman, CEO of AugX Labs, discusses the current state of the AI industry with Juan and addresses the question of whether the AI bubble is real. He also shares the story behind AugX Labs, highlighting how their tool, Augie, enhances video creation with real-time editing capabilities.

Jeremy also talks about the challenges and opportunities that arise when creative and tech teams collaborate, discusses the true costs of AI, and examines the risks associated with content pollution. Find out what the future holds for AI and content creation from an industry expert.

🤖 What We'll Cover in This Episode:

- Getting Creative and Tech Teams on the Same Page

- Building AugX Labs and Augie

- Adding Value vs. Shiny New Toys: Differentiating Features

- Transparency: Aligning User Expectations with AI Capabilities

- The Real Monetary Cost of AI: Is It Getting More Expensive?

- Is AI a Bubble?

Learn more about AugX Lab and Augie: https://augxlabs.com/

Connect with Juan Faisal: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week, we're joined by Craig Parks, a creative leader with extensive experience in developing revenue-driving content who's worked with media giants such as Comcast, IFC, MTV, VH1, ABC Family, and YouTubers like Logan Paul.

Craig knows how to grab and keep an audience’s attention. Get ready for his tips on making your content stand out, even when it feels like everything's been done, and his thoughts on how generative AI is changing content.

If you want to connect with people through amazing stories and videos, don't miss Craig's insights.

Connect with Craig Parks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcparks/

Connect with Juan Faisal: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of Creativity & Robots, we explore the historical and ongoing impact of technology on media industries with Scot Pansing, Principal at The Human Side of Technology.

Scot has been at the forefront of media technology with industry giants like Capitol Records, Disney, YouTube, and Google. He shares firsthand insights from the past two decades of digital disruption.

🤖 What We'll Cover in This Episode:

→ The evolution of media and creativity through technology

→ Generative AI's role in media

→ Navigating ethical waters

→ The impact of AI on platforms' ability to moderate content at scale

→ Is there a place for human creativity in the age of AI?

Connect with Scot Pansing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotpansing/

Connect with Juan Faisal: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/⁠⁠

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Introducing generative AI into an organization entails a skillful dance between the business, marketing, and legal needs, along with the need to set client expectations that go beyond the hype... Is that even possible? To find out, we are joined by Kate Cook, an AI Strategy and Marketing Consultant at Era Seven Partners. She works with marketing teams, companies, and agencies to develop AI strategies with a people-first mindset.🤖 What We'll Cover in This Episode:→ Which current barriers exist for implementing AI in organizations?→ The four buckets of AI capabilities→ The end of the Internet as we know it→ Balancing AI-driven efficiency and the irreplaceable value of human creativity in content creation and marketing strategies→ The growing disappointment about AI technology

Connect with Kate Cook: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecook/

Connect with Juan Faisal: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/⁠

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Are you interested in how technology is reshaping the way we tell brand stories?

Join me for a conversation with Natalia Iragorri, a marketer, brand strategist, and professor at Boston University, as she shares insights on crafting compelling brand stories in the digital age of AI.

Discover the role of storytelling in marketing, the challenges of educating clients, and why diversity in teams is crucial for success. Don't miss Natalia's take on the future of marketing and the impact of AI on content creation.

Connect with Natalia Iragorri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niragorri

Connect with Juan Faisal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/

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Ever wondered how to stay afloat during layoff season or the secret behind building powerful creative networks?

Join us as Nathalie Harewood, a master of adaptability and networking, shares her insights on surviving the unpredictable job market and fostering meaningful connections in the creative industry.

Discover the art of self-mentoring and why being a jack-of-all-trades is more crucial than ever. Don't miss Nathalie's tips on standing out and the potential of creative collectives for a stable future. Tune in to unlock the strategies for thriving in today's ever-evolving creative landscape.

Connect with Nathalie Harewood: LinkedIn

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