In this episode, Edwin Lisowski, co-founder of Addepto, shares his journey in AI consultancy, recognized by Forbes as a top AI firm alongside Deloitte. Edwin discusses how AI adoption has evolved, from solving niche problems to empowering businesses with cutting-edge generative AI tools. Learn how Adepto is helping clients integrate AI for enhanced decision-making, smarter operations, and tailored solutions across industries like aerospace, manufacturing, and retail. Edwin also shares his insights on the future of AI agents and offers practical advice for businesses ready to embrace AI strategically.

🔎 Find Out More About Edwin Lisowski and Addepto:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisowski/
https://addepto.com/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://chat.openai.com/
Addepto ➡ https://addepto.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Edwin Lisowski
01:44 - Edwin’s Journey with AI and Addepto
04:03 - The Early Days of Generative AI
06:31 - How AI Adoption Has Evolved
10:25 - Building Business Value with Generative AI
14:52 - AI Use Cases for Enterprises
19:05 - Overcoming Employee Resistance to AI
22:48 - Steps for Strategic AI Adoption
27:10 - The Future of AI Agents in Business
35:00 - Closing Insights from Edwin

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Jimmy Vaughn, a Microsoft specialist, joins Chris Daigle to explore how generative AI is transforming workplace productivity. In this episode, Jimmy shares his expertise on Microsoft Copilot, AI-driven solutions for workflow gaps, and the importance of data governance in ensuring safe and effective AI adoption. Discover how AI can address everyday workplace challenges, from reducing cognitive load to improving task efficiency, and gain insights into the future of AI in business. Plus, learn about Jimmy's take on AI “agents” and their role in making focused, reliable decisions.
 
🔎 Find Out More About Jimmy Vaughn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyvaughan/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Microsoft Copilot ➡ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot
ChatGPT ➡ https://chat.openai.com/
 
 Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction to Jimmy Vaughn
 01:26 - Jimmy’s Role at Microsoft in AI
 02:39 - Exploring the Potential of Microsoft Copilot
 04:48 - The Evolution of AI Agents
 08:13 - Addressing Workplace Productivity Gaps with AI
 12:34 - Data Governance: A Critical AI Component
 18:00 - Examples of Practical AI Adoption
 25:47 - Microsoft Ignite Highlights: The Future of Agents
 35:11 - Advice for AI Champions and Leaders
 45:04 - Closing Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, host Chris Daigle sits down with Steven Werley, the visionary behind Closable.ai. Together, they unpack how generative AI is reshaping sales acceleration and monetization, enhancing sales coaching, and refining the sales process. Steven shares transformative insights on using AI to improve show rates, close rates, and overall team performance. Whether you’re a sales leader or AI enthusiast, this episode offers practical tips to elevate your sales strategy and integrate AI seamlessly into your workflows.

🔎 Find Out More About Steven Werley and Closable.ai:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenwerley
https://closeable.ai

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Read AI ➡ https://read.ai
ElevenLabs ➡ https://elevenlabs.io
ClickUp ➡ https://clickup.com
OpenAI ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Steven Werley
01:13 - The Genesis of Closable.ai
03:39 - The Role of AI in Longer Sales Cycles
07:02 - Overcoming Sales Team Resistance to AI
10:25 - How AI Elevates Sales Coaching
13:18 - Doubling Show Rates with AI Optimization
17:45 - Tools for Transcription and CRM Integration
22:26 - Using AI for Seamless Sales Pipelines
30:15 - Challenges in Adopting AI-Powered Sales Tools
35:12 - Addressing Concerns About AI Replacing Jobs
40:28 - Vision for AI Integration in 2025
45:16 - Identifying Signal vs. Noise in AI Tools
48:42 - Why AI-Driven Sales Strategies Are the Future
52:00 - Closing Thoughts

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Join Chris Daigle as he chats with Segovia Smith, co-founder of Chief AI Officer and the creative force behind Prompt Vault Studio. Segovia delves into the transformative world of intelligent prompt management, showcasing how Prompt Vault helps businesses optimize AI interactions. Discover the story behind Smartcuts, the game-changing concept that fuses AI tools and effective prompting, and how it’s empowering professionals to achieve more in less time. Packed with insights for AI enthusiasts and professionals, this episode reveals how Prompt Vault is revolutionizing the way teams leverage AI to drive efficiency and innovation.

🔎 Find Out More About Segovia Smith and Prompt Vault Studio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketingmaverick/
https://chiefaiofficer.com
https://promptvault.studio
https://smartcuts.io

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Prompt Vault Studio ➡ https://promptvault.studio
Bubble.io ➡ https://bubble.io
OpenAI GPT ➡ https://openai.com
Claude ➡ https://claude.ai
Llama ➡ https://llama.ai

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Segovia Smith
03:12 - Segovia’s Background in EdTech and Product Management
07:34 - The Origins of Prompt Vault Studio
14:28 - Expanding the Features: From Libraries to Real-Time Testing
20:45 - The Role of Smartcuts in AI Education
28:11 - Insights into Effective Business Prompting
35:42 - Prompt Improver: A Hidden Gem for Professionals
41:58 - Building Collaboration with Prompt Vault Enterprise
48:10 - What’s Next: AI Trends
52:22 - Using AI for Strategic Planning and Negotiation
56:30 - How to Start Mastering Prompting with Prompt Vault

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle chats with Corbett Drummey, Vice President of Brand Collaboration at Lightricks. Best known for the Facetune app, Lightricks is now pioneering AI-powered creativity with its groundbreaking LTX Studio. Corbett shares insights on how the platform democratizes video production, enabling users to generate sophisticated, multi-scene projects effortlessly—no technical skills required. From his experience co-founding Popular Pays to revolutionizing workflows with AI, Corbett dives into how Lightrix leverages AI for innovation and creativity. Whether you’re a marketer, creative, or just curious about AI’s impact on storytelling, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways.
 
🔎 Find Out More About Corbett Drummey and Lightrix:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbettdrummey/
https://www.lightricks.com/ltxv

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
LTX Studio ➡ https://ltx.studio
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Corbett Drummey
03:00 - Overview of Lightricks and Its Creative Tools
08:30 - LTX Studio: AI Video Production for Everyone
12:00 - Prototyping vs. Production: The AI Advantage
16:40 - Practical Use Cases for Businesses and Creators
20:15 - Collaborating and Sharing Projects on LTX Studio
25:30 - The Evolution of AI in Video Production
30:45 - AI for Brand Safety and Marketing Workflows
38:10 - Corbett’s Thoughts on the Future of Generative AI

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In this episode, Chris Daigle chats with cold outreach expert Tom Ryan, founder of Referral Program Pros. Together, they unpack the essentials of effective outreach, including crafting personalized messages, targeting the right audience, and offering meaningful value. Tom shares his proven strategies for using AI to enhance outreach campaigns and avoid the pitfalls of generic messaging. Whether you’re a business owner, consultant, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers actionable insights to transform your cold outreach into a brand-building opportunity.

🔎 Find Out More About Tom Ryan and Referral Program Pros:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ryan-referral-program-pros/
https://www.referralprogrampros.com/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Instantly ➡ https://instantly.ai
SmartLead ➡ https://www.smartlead.ai
Apollo ➡ https://www.apollo.io
Lead Magic ➡ https://www.leadmagic.io

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Tom Ryan
05:12 - Avoiding Pitfalls in Cold Outreach Campaigns
10:00 - Metrics to Evaluate Outreach Success
13:36 - Best Call-to-Actions for Cold Outreach
18:12 - Building an Effective Outreach Tech Stack
23:43 - How AI is Revolutionizing Cold Outreach
30:06 - Leveraging Personalization at Scale
35:12 - LinkedIn Strategies That Work in 2024
43:24 - Brand Building Through Cold Outreach

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In this episode of Using AI at Work, host Chris Daigle interviews Karl Yeh, Chief AI Officer and Co-founder of 0260.AI, a consultancy focused on bridging the gap between AI and traditional industries. They discuss Karl's unique approach to AI implementation, focusing on medium-sized businesses and personalized solutions. Karl shares insights on managing client expectations, the importance of strategy over tools, and how to identify scalable AI opportunities that yield 10-40% efficiency gains. Discover practical, real-world applications of AI that are transforming everyday business processes.

🔎 Find Out More About Karl Yeh and 0260.AI:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlyeh/
https://0260.ai/
https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIAcceleratorforBusiness

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Cohere Multimodal Search ➡ https://cohere.ai
Stable Diffusion ➡ https://stability.ai
Microsoft's Copilot ➡ https://www.microsoft.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Karl Yeh
03:31 - Challenges with AI Integration in Traditional Sectors
07:45 - The Origin of Zero to 60 AI
12:14 - Why Personalized AI Solutions Matter
17:42 - The 10-40% Efficiency Model
22:35 - Local Outreach and Its Business Impact
29:22 - Managing Client Expectations with AI Solutions
37:41 - AI as an Advisor vs. Just a Tool Provider
47:06 - Karl’s Tips for Aspiring AI Consultants
57:04 - Closing Thoughts

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Join host Chris Daigel in an engaging discussion with John Munsell, an AI pioneer and author of the upcoming book, Ingrain: How to Build an AI-First Culture. John dives deep into scalable prompt engineering, a methodology designed to standardize AI usage across organizations for more consistent, effective results. Learn about his innovative AI Strategy Canvas and how businesses can use it to streamline AI integration. John also shares insights from his CXO AI roundtables and the journey to creating effective AI solutions that work at scale.

🔎 Find Out More About John Munsell and Bizzuka:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwmunsell/
https://www.bizzuka.com

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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://chat.openai.com
Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com
Make ➡ https://www.make.com
Perplexity ➡ https://www.perplexity.ai

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to John Munsell
01:31 - The Origin of Scalable Prompt Engineering
07:18 - Building the AI Strategy Canvas
12:05 - The Benefits of Prompt Standardization
20:00 - Teaching Scalable Prompt Engineering
28:33 - Overview of John’s Upcoming Book Ingrain
33:17 - Implementing the Canvas in Custom GPTs
37:40 - Real-world Success Stories and Client Experiences
41:55 - Overcoming Common Obstacles with Scalable AI
46:10 - The Role of a Chief AI Officer in AI Adoption
50:35 - Future Trends in AI and Prompt Engineering
58:45 - Final Thoughts and How to Get Started

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In this episode, Chris Daigle welcomes Avi Perez, co-founder and CTO of Pyramid Analytics, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing the business intelligence (BI) space. Avi breaks down Pyramid’s unique approach to data privacy and business intelligence, explaining how generative AI allows business leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions without sacrificing data security. From enhancing decision-making with natural language queries to understanding the power of AI in visualizing and predicting trends, Avi shares how Pyramid is helping businesses of all sizes leverage generative BI for competitive advantage.
 
🔎 Find Out More About Avi Perez and Pyramid Analytics:
https://pyramidanalytics.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-perez-cto/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Pyramid Analytics ➡ https://pyramidanalytics.com
 
Chapters:
 
00:00 - Introduction to Avi Perez and Pyramid Analytics
02:14 - What is Generative BI?
06:57 - Defining Business Intelligence for New Users
12:45 - Machine Learning’s Role in Business Insights
18:20 - Data Privacy and AI Security in BI
23:06 - Pyramid’s Unique Data Approach and Architecture
30:12 - Adapting BI for Small to Mid-Size Businesses
35:45 - Key Benefits of Generative BI in Business
42:19 - Preparing Your Data for AI and BI Use
49:36 - Future of Generative AI in Business Intelligence

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In this episode, Chris Daigle sits down with Sanjay Cherian, founder of 113 Labs and former Global Head of Technology Strategy at Nike, to explore the challenges and opportunities of deploying generative AI at an enterprise level. Sanjay shares his unique perspective on leading AI initiatives, navigating productivity and innovation, and why understanding the business is crucial for AI success. This conversation dives into how Sanjay helped Nike leverage AI for product design, supply chain improvements, and much more, providing invaluable insights for leaders ready to implement AI in their organizations.

🔎 Find Out More About Sanjay Cherian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaycherian/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Microsoft Copilot ➡ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot
Perplexity AI ➡ https://www.perplexity.ai/

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Sanjay Cherian
05:11 - Design to Supply Chain
08:52 - Evaluating AI’s Impact on Productivity
12:17 - Identifying Low-Risk, High-Impact AI Projects
16:10 - Developing a Use Case Library for AI
20:22 - Why AI Adoption Needs Business Leaders, Not Just Technologists
23:35 - Upskilling Teams
29:52 - The Role of Guardrails and Data Security
34:35 - Strategies for Overcoming AI Resistance
44:00 - Practical Advice for Companies Starting with Generative AI
46:10 - How 113 Labs Helps Companies with AI Strategy
48:00 - Final Insights

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