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In this episode, we sit down with Osge Kurtoglu, founder of Ascend Business Advisors and former VP of Sales Excellence at Honeywell, who has helped Fortune 500 companies unlock $227M+ in margin improvements through AI, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.
With a background at Microsoft, Honeywell, Harvard, and Wharton, Osge brings a rare mix of technical, strategic, and boardroom experience to the conversation. She shares how to implement AI in sales, marketing, and operations — the right way — by focusing on clean data, governance, and augmentation instead of replacement.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why most AI projects fail (and how to avoid it)
How AI can free sales teams from admin work
The difference between augmentation vs automation
Key governance and ethical considerations every company needs
Practical AI use cases in pricing, sales, and marketing
How to find “quick wins” and measure ROI
📌 Connect with Osge Kurtoglu:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osgekurtoglu
If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment & Subscribe for more insights on AI, strategy, and business transformation.
#OsgeKurtoglu #AIinSales #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy #AugmentationNotAutomation #AIethics #SalesTech #Honeywell #Microsoft #DigitalTransformation #AIgovernance #FutureOfWork #DataStrategy
In this episode, we chat with Aaron Stewart, Senior AI Researcher, about his groundbreaking work in computer vision and machine perception. Aaron’s research focuses on helping AI systems understand the world more like humans do — not just processing images, but making sense of them.
From his early days in video game development to working on cutting-edge AI vision models, Aaron shares how his experiences shaped his approach to building AI that can see, reason, and interact with real-world environments.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why AI vision is more than just object detection
✅ How to teach AI to reason about what it sees
✅ The role of synthetic data in training perception models
✅ The connection between gaming, simulation, and AI training
✅ Challenges in making AI vision robust and trustworthy
📌 Connect with Aaron Stewart:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/draphd/
#AIVision #ComputerVision #AIResearch #MachineLearning #AI #AaronSmith #PerceptionAI #SyntheticData #AIReasoning #MachinePerception #AIEthics #TechInnovation #FutureOfAI #RoboticsVision
In this episode, we sit down with Rosario Parlanti, Brooklyn-based entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Cathedral Capital. With a unique background in law, real estate, blockchain, and AI, Rosario shares insights on how emerging technologies are transforming work, investment, and even how we protect ourselves legally in the age of AI agents.
We explore:
✅ Why AI agents are the future of productivity
✅ How crypto and AI complement each other
✅ Why some jobs are more “AI-proof” than others
✅ The idea of giving AI agents their own LLCs
✅ How to teach kids to use AI effectively
✅ How to avoid common mistakes when using AI in law and business
✅ Privacy, risk, and creativity in the AI era
🔥 Rosario also shares personal stories about creating AI-generated music, raising kids in the AI age, and his vision for the next wave of innovation.
📌 Connect with Rosario Berlanti:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosarioparlanti
📌 Learn more about his work:
🌐 https://parlantilaw.com/
#AI #Crypto #RealEstate #AIAgents #Entrepreneurship #LegalTech #Blockchain #FutureOfWork #AIandLaw #ProductivityTools #AIEthics #AIPrivacy #Web3 #StartupLife #RosarioBerlanti
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lara Martin, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, to explore how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can assist Dungeon Masters (DMs) in crafting immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.
Dr. Martin is a researcher at the intersection of AI and human-centered computing, and co-author of the paper: Calypso: LLMs as Dungeon Master’s Assistants. We discuss how AI tools can augment creativity, what their limits are, and how to use them responsibly in storytelling and interactive fiction.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to use AI as a Dungeon Master assistant
✅ Why humans still need to curate AI outputs
✅ The pros and cons of AI-generated stories
✅ How LLMs can help overcome writer’s block
✅ The ethical and creative challenges of AI in narrative spaces
🌐 Connect with Dr. Lara Martin & her work:
🔗 Website: https://laramartin.net
#DungeonsAndDragons #AI #InteractiveStorytelling #DrLauraMartin #CalypsoAI #DungeonMaster #LLMs #AIStorytelling #ChatGPT #TTRPG #NLP #HumanCenteredAI #Midjourney #RunwayML #HeyGen #PromptEngineering #AIandCreativity
The AI-powered future of e-commerce is here. In this episode, we sit down with Vinod Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Syntheum AI, to explore how agent-based systems are completely redefining how brands market and merchandise online.
We dive into:
The end of traditional e-commerce websites
The rise of agent merchandising
How tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and TikTok Shops are rewriting the rules
Syntheum AI’s new free auditing tool Ava, which shows how your brand appears in AI conversations
How companies can prepare to be AI-visible and AI-preferred in this new retail landscape
🛍️ Syntheum AI: https://www.syntheum.ai/
📈 Learn how your brand is being interpreted by ChatGPT and Gemini – and what you can do about it. Are you ready for a world where bots are your primary customers?
#AI #Ecommerce #ChatGPT #Shopify #CynthiaAI #Merchandising #DigitalCommerce #TikTokShops #Gemini #AIAgents #Marketing
In this episode of Exploring AI, we speak with Scott Morris, a seasoned HR executive and the founder of Propulsion AI—an innovative hiring platform that uses a digital human named Athena to revolutionize how companies think about job roles, interviews, and performance.
We cover:
✅ The costly hiring mistakes AI can help prevent
✅ How Athena helps managers define roles better
✅ Why job outcomes matter more than tasks
✅ The human-AI loop in hiring decisions
✅ The secret to employee engagement and retention
🧠 Scott shares how his team built Athena using frameworks from top recruiters and real HR expertise—not random internet data. It's a tool designed for clarity, speed, and better decisions in every step of the employee lifecycle.
💡 Try Propulsion AI Free (no credit card needed):
👉 https://getpropulsion.ai/
🔗 Connect with Scott Morris:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscottm/
📌 AI vs ChatGPT for hiring?
Scott explains why Propulsion AI is not “just ChatGPT with prompts”—it's a curated, enterprise-ready experience built for serious hiring outcomes.
🎧 Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe for more interviews at the intersection of AI, business, and innovation.
#PropulsionAI #ScottMorris #AIRecruiting #AthenaAI #HRInnovation #HiringBetter #JobDesign #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #AIClarity #HumanInTheLoop #HRTech #ChatGPT #LargeLanguageModels #WorkplaceCulture #TalentManagement
In this episode of Ingenuity AI, we sit down with Justin Simpson, co-founder of Here Now AI—a platform dedicated to helping non-technical users harness the power of artificial intelligence.
From overcoming fear of new tech to showing how AI tools can supercharge small businesses, Justin brings actionable insights for anyone trying to stay ahead in a fast-moving digital world.
💬 We discuss:
✅ How to break down the AI barrier for non-tech users
✅ Real-world AI tools for productivity and creativity
✅ The “AI divide” and why it matters
✅ DeepSeek, reasoning models & the future of voice AI
✅ How organizations can implement AI safely and effectively
📬 Subscribe to Justin’s newsletter (it’s free!):
👉 https://www.herenowai.com
📱 Follow Justin Simpson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinssimpson
🎧 Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe for more interviews with AI experts across industries!
#AIForEveryone #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusinessAI #ProductivityTools #ChatGPT #Claude #VoiceAI #DeepSeek #ReasoningModels #FutureOfAI #HereNowAI #AIEducation #AIDemocratization #TechForNonTechies #JustinSimpson #IngenuityAI
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI-powered media with Emmy Award-winning producer Erich Archer, Executive Director of 1623 Studios. Erich shares how AI is transforming storytelling, animation, and content creation, from AI-generated films to tools like Runway, Midjourney, and ChatGPT.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✅ How AI is reshaping production & creative workflows
✅ The rise of AI-generated actors & casting
✅ Adapting to AI tools like Runway & Midjourney
✅ The copyright challenges of AI-generated content
✅ How filmmakers & creators can leverage AI for storytelling
💡 Is AI the future of filmmaking or a creative threat? Let us know what you think!
🔗 Explore Erich's Work:
🌐 CGA Creative → cgacreative.com
🎧 1623 Studios → 1623studios.org
📢 Connect with Erich Archer:
🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericharcher
🔹 Instagram: @ericharcher
🎧 Subscribe & stay updated on AI, storytelling, and the future of media!
#AI #Filmmaking #Storytelling #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinMedia #Podcast #TechTalk #CreativeInnovation #FutureOfFilm #AIProduction
🚀 How Will AI Shape the Future? 🤖
Today, we sit down with Jill Lehman, senior project scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss her book Private Eye and the future of AI. From AI’s limitations to its ethical challenges, we dive deep into whether AI should replace human experiences—or if it ever truly can.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✅ What AI can really do (and what it can’t)
✅ AI, ethics, and human experience
✅ Why AI assistants might not be what you think
✅ Future risks & benefits of AI-driven society
💡 What do you think? Should AI ever replace human decision-making? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇
📖 Read Private Eye: https://www.amazon.com/Private-I-Ashl...
🔗 Connect with the Authors:
Ashlei Watson:
/ ashleiwatson
Jill Fain Lehman:
/ jill-fain-lehman-2b276311
Paul Pangaro:
/ pangaro
#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #FutureTech #Ethics #AIinSociety #MachineLearning #TechTalk #AIExplained #FutureOfAI #HumanVsAI #PrivateEye #AIInnovation #TechEthics #Philosophy #AIandEthics
🚀 Unlocking AI’s Role in Code & Business 💻
In this episode, we chat with Matt Van Itallie, CEO of Sema, a leader in code analysis & AI-driven software integrity. From detecting AI-generated code risks to building smarter CTO dashboards, Matt shares groundbreaking insights on how AI is transforming software development. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion about the future of AI, intellectual property risks, and how to stay ahead in tech!
🔥 Topics Covered:
✅ AI’s impact on coding & software integrity
✅ How Sema helps CTOs & businesses analyze code
✅ The future of AI-generated code & IP risks
✅ Best practices for AI-powered decision-making
💡 What do you think? Are AI-generated codes a risk or an opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Coding #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTalk #MachineLearning #CTO #BusinessGrowth #AIInnovation #CyberSecurity #Programming #TechNews #Entrepreneurship #AIinBusiness #SaaS #FutureOfTech
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