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In this episode of Knowledge is Power, Max Willett sits down with Nathan Dickey, Regional Director for Keller Williams Realty New England and Operating Principal of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, to unpack what it really takes to build a durable real estate business in today's market. Nathan shares his journey from solo agent to leading one of New England's most productive brokerages, his playbook for developing top producers, and the mindset shifts agents need to thrive through any market cycle.
(0:00) Jensen Huang joins the show! (0:26) Acquiring Groq and the inference explosion (8:53) Decision making at the world's most valuable company (10:47) Physical AI's $50T market, OpenClaw's future, the new operating system for modern AI computing (16:38) AI's PR crisis, refuting doomer narratives, Anthropic's comms mistakes (20:48) Revenue capacity, token allocation for employees, Karpathy's autoresearch, agentic future (30:50) Open source, global diffusion, Iran/Taiwan supply chain impact (39:45) Self-driving platform, facing competition from active customers, responding to growth slowdown predictions (47:32) Datacenters in space, AI healthcare, Robotics (56:10) OpenAI/Anthropic revenue potential, how to build an AI moat (59:04) Advice to young people on excelling in the AI era Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect
Tempo Mainnet is live, but this episode isn't really about just another chain launch. It's about a bigger claim: that AI agents are about to need native money, and that the internet may need a new payment layer to support them. Georgios Konstantopoulos and Brendan Ryan join Bankless to unpack why Tempo launched with agentic payments front and center, what MPP actually is, how it compares to x402, and why they think machine-to-machine commerce could reshape everything from paid APIs to the business model of the web itself. ---
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In this episode, Michael J. Domanic, VP and Head of AI at UserTesting, reveals how he drove 70%+ weekly AI adoption across the entire company — turning UserTesting into one of the most AI-mature enterprises in the market. Michael shares why most enterprise AI rollouts fail, and the exact playbook he used to get hundreds of employees building custom GPTs and integrating AI into their daily workflows.Michael breaks down how UserTesting moved from Phase 1 (culture change and grassroots adoption) to Phase 2 (agent orchestration and scaled automation), how he built the governance frameworks that let teams experiment safely without creating chaos, and why the companies that treat AI adoption as a culture problem — not a technology problem — are the ones winning. He also shares his honest take on why AI projects consistently miss expectations and what leaders need to do differently in 2026.Key Topics Covered- How UserTesting achieved 70%+ weekly AI adoption across the entire organization- Why most enterprise AI projects fail to meet expectations — and the root causes leaders miss- How employees built hundreds of custom GPTs for internal workflows without a top-down mandate- The Phase 1 to Phase 2 transition: from culture change to agent orchestration- Building AI governance frameworks that enable experimentation without creating risk- Why treating AI adoption as a culture problem (not a tech problem) is the key to success- How to get executive buy-in for enterprise-wide AI transformation- What "AI maturity" actually looks like inside a real company- Michael's predictions for how agentic AI will reshape enterprise operations- The skills leaders need to drive AI adoption in their organizations*Episode Timestamps*00:00 - Introduction and welcome01:31 - Michael's career background and life journey08:08 - Why AI transformation is about creativity, not technology10:43 - Hiring the right AI transformation leaders14:07 - Building Centers of Excellence for AI17:36 - What UserTesting does and Michael's role32:55 - Achieving 70%+ AI adoption across the company35:41 - How employees built hundreds of custom GPTs39:16 - OKR methodology and governance frameworks43:50 - Creativity as the fundamental skill for future work48:39 - Phase 2: Agent orchestration and advanced AI56:46 - Outlook: Optimism about AI's future impact59:27 - Closing: How honest conversations drive progressMichael's Socials:LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldomanic/Partner LinksBook Enterprise Training — https://www.upscaile.com/Subscribe to our free newsletter — https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe
Private exclusive listings are becoming a bigger talking point in real estate, and if you're taking listing appointments, you need to be prepared for that conversation. In this episode of Best Agent Hacks, Tom Toole breaks down how listing agents can confidently handle the private exclusive listing objection and protect the seller's focus on one thing that matters most: getting the best price possible. You'll learn: * How to explain what a private exclusive listing really is * Why limited exposure can limit competition * How to use third-party validation at the listing appointment * Questions to ask sellers that lead to self-discovery * A proactive marketing strategy to get ahead of this objection before the appointment even happens This is not about hype or theory. It's about being prepared with documented plays that help sellers make informed decisions and help agents win more listings. If you're a listing agent competing in today's market, this is a conversation you need to know how to handle.
AI Hustle: News on Open AI, ChatGPT, Midjourney, NVIDIA, Anthropic, Open Source LLMs
Jaeden & Jamie discuss Cursor's new agentic coding tool, Cursor Automations, which allows developers to automate code maintenance and task initiation for AI agents. They explore how these automated features can streamline workflows for complex projects and how similar functionalities are being implemented across various AI-powered tools.Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 70+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xWao4gpaoEChapters00:00 Introduction to Cursor and AI Automation02:30 Cursor Automations Announcement and Industry Impact04:13 Developer Tools and No-Code Automation Trends05:28 Practical Use Cases for AI Automation in Business07:07 Challenges and Solutions in Automating Data Collection08:17 Future of Automated Tasks with ChatGPT and AI Agents10:14 Integrating Automation into Business Software
Retired agent 4erry Bianchi reviews several investigations he worked as a technically trained agent in the Philadelphia Division, including surreptitious entries into a mob attorney's law office, Philly mob boss John Stanfa's luncheonette, Philly mob boss Ralph Natale's penthouse apartment and the former Garden State racetrack to install court-authorized electronic surveillance recording devices. Gerry appears in the Netflix documentary Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, a three-part series where he discusses how the tech squad contributed to the successful prosecution of organized crime cases. He also shares true stories where he and his tech agents installed cameras and bugs in a judge's chambers in Philadelphia City Hall, in the DRPA Walt Whitman Bridge toll collections counting room, and a prison chapel at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, a case in which I played an undercover cameo role. Gerry served in the FBI for 36 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/391-gerry-bianchi-tales-from-a-tech-agent-mob-wars-and-more/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/
Jason is now totally on board with the Electrolyte Train! Magnum Ice Cream had an awkward marketing moment in the London Tube and we have found the Queen of all Gate Agents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For episode 695 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alex Mirran, the Gradient Business Development team lead in North America onboarding key inference customers and developing strategic partnerships. Alex has spent over 8 years in distributed AI systems, fintech, and capital management executing go to market strategies and capital formation.
March 17, 2026: Five major AI models shipped in a single week in February. Your company's training budget grew 5%. Cathie Wood told Bloomberg this morning that AI is already pushing productivity above trend and projects it hits 6% annually — Goldman Sachs says there's no macro evidence of it yet. Both can be right, and today we explain why. Plus: FedEx's blueprint for an AI agent workforce across 50% of its operations, the real argument against traditional corporate training programs, and the full financial math on Meta's reported 15,000-person layoff — including whether the company leaked it on purpose to let Wall Street price in $160 billion in market cap before a single cut is confirmed.
As part of my ongoing research for the podcast, I've been using AI to help streamline information gathering. That, in itself, is not too controversial. If you're tracking multiple markets, multiple asset classes, and multiple sources of institutional research, there's nothing unreasonable about wanting a faster way to collect reports, summarize themes, and identify what's changed.I installed an autonomous AI agent on my computer. I asked the agent to locate and download any new research reports from the major brokerages, CBRE, JLL, Marcus & Millichap, Colliers, and others. In my mind, that was a simple productivity task. Go find the latest market reports, download them, organize them, and save me the repetitive work. I asked it to perform this task every Sunday morning so that I would have a fresh download of reports to choose from each week.Some of the websites accepted normal interaction. Some did not. A number of them rejected queries that appeared to come from automated sources. In some cases, even with valid login credentials, the websites still resisted the activity.And this is where the experience changed.The agent became more persistent than I was comfortable with. It interpreted the blocked access not as a signal to stop, but as a problem to solve. It began trying alternate paths to achieve the objective. I didn't compromise the website and I didn't get access to files that I could not otherwise get through a browser interface. I'm not going to get into methods, because that's not the point, and frankly that's where the ethical and legal lines become very important. But in that moment, I realized something profound. Without intending to, I had placed myself in the role of someone effectively attempting to circumvent the security controls of a brokerage website.-------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613) Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com) LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce) YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso) Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com) **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital) Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)
Eric Immesberger, a former undercover ATF agent, recounts the wild, dangerous cases and close calls from his career, including exposing corrupt cops, stopping murder plots, and surviving violent encounters, revealing the chaotic reality behind high-stakes federal investigations. Eric's links - www.ericimmesberger.com https://www.instagram.com/ericimmesberger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ericimmesberger https://youtube.com/@ericimmesberger Contact for Keynotes: Info@ericimmesberger.com Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code INSIDE to get a free meat for life plus $100 off your first three orders. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code COX15 at theperfectjean.nyc/COX15 #theperfectjeanpod https://theperfectjean.nyc Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content? Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime Check out my Dark Docs YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDocsMatthewCox Follow me on all socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8 Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438 The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402 Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1 Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel! Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here: Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69 Cashapp: $coxcon69 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Bad Cops, Dirty Precincts & The Mike Dowd Discussion 2:01 - Drug Dealer Claims Two NYPD Cops Are Robbing Dealers 6:25 - Undercover Sting: Setting Up Corrupt Officers 12:03 - ATF Agent Brutally Attacked Outside Headquarters 20:02 - Hospital Aftermath & The Attacker's Shocking Sentence 29:17 - The Long Road to Becoming an ATF Agent 42:34 - Undercover Hitman Sting: Husband Wants Wife Dead 1:00:11 - Proving Himself Undercover & The “Wife of the Year” Bomb Plot 1:28:03 - Gun Sting Turns Into Kidnapping & Murder Plot 2:04:47 - Motorcycle Gunman Shootout & The Final Case Before Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan shares one of the most exciting AI breakthroughs he and Austin have built so far during a two-day hackathon. If you've been curious about AI agents, automation, productivity, and what this technology could actually do for your business right now, this episode is a must-listen.Ryan opens with a few updates, including the upcoming IDA Expo, free hats for podcast subscribers, giveaways at the booth, and the completion of his new basement podcast studio. Then he dives into the real story: what happened during their internal AI hackathon and the tools they were able to build in just two days.The first completed project was a payroll automation designed to handle complex commission plans and save more than 100 hours a year of office time. The second major initiative focused on simplifying the transition from one field management software platform to another, helping home service companies avoid painful software migrations. But the biggest breakthrough was the launch of Ryan's own custom AI agent.This AI assistant was built with security first and designed to manage real daily work. Ryan explains how it can drive his inbox to zero by the end of each day, archive marketing emails, sort important messages into folders, create actionable tasks in Todoist, assign them to his assistant, and help manage his calendar. He also built a master-agent system that can delegate to specialized sub-agents for specific jobs, from monitoring eBay for rare sports cards to delivering live updates from his daughter's track meet.Ryan believes this kind of AI automation can save him four hours a day, plus additional time for his assistant, creating massive gains in productivity for a fraction of the cost of another employee. He also reflects on what this means for business owners, marketers, garage door companies, and really any company trying to stay competitive in a world where AI is no longer coming in the future — it is already here.This episode is part behind-the-scenes build log, part AI strategy session, and part warning about how quickly the world of business is changing. If you want to understand where AI agents are heading and how they could impact your company, your workflow, and your future, don't miss this one.Find Ryan at:https://garagedooru.comhttps://aaronoverheaddoors.comhttps://markinuity.com/Check out our sponsors!Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.comSurewinder - https://surewinder.comStealth Hardware - https://quietmydoor.com/
This episode was recorded live from Infinx's GTM Growth Summit in Denver. Navaneeth Nair, Chief Product Officer, joins us to discuss a new AI-driven approach to medical necessity review. We'll explore how provider teams can catch coverage gaps earlier, reduce manual policy lookups, and route exception cases to the right human experts before delays and denials take hold.Brought to you by www.infinx.com
Futurum Group's Nick Patience and Hydra Host's Aaron Ginn talk with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about Nvidia's $1 trillion revenue projection and the new Groq-based chip system. We also talk with Reporter Sri Muppidi about OpenAI's new AWS deal for government contracts and Editor Ken Brown about Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK. Lastly, we get into Asana's AI agent strategy and the "SaaS apocalypse" with CEO Dan Rogers.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-clinches-aws-deal-bid-win-government-contractshttps://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/ai-agenda/nvidia-needed-groqhttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/mastercard-buy-stablecoin-startup-bvnk-1-8-billionSubscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/
The episode argues that while fear centers on AI agents replacing jobs, agents will increasingly “hire” humans for judgment, verification, and real-world feedback as agentic workflows expand.Nathaniel Gates, CEO of Sanctify, says every business workflow will be challenged by agents, and emphasizes a philosophy that human intelligence is valuable and should collaborate with AI.Sanctify builds infrastructure where agents can autonomously task humans for four modalities: verification/validation, escalation, consultation, and simulation (running many scenarios with some using real human feedback to avoid circular self-evaluation).The conversation covers OpenClaw's viral momentum and agent-to-agent interactions, including “agent anxiety” about decisions, which led to agents creating Sanctify accounts to request human help.Sanctify is a two-sided marketplace with profiles, pricing, reputation, and on-chain attestations of human participation, plus agent budgets and access via MCP/API.--Key Moments:01:05 Agentic Revolution04:30 How Early We Are06:30 Hallucinations Need Experts08:34 Four Human Roles12:09 Simulation Explained16:05 OpenClaw Goes Viral20:02 Agents Feel Anxiety22:23 Designing For Agents25:48 Marketplace Chicken and Egg28:04 Layoffs and Reskilling Thesis30:17 Supply and Demand Flywheel31:20 Sanctify Platform Tour33:35 Reputation and Proof of Work36:59 Agent Budgets and Controls38:18 Agent to Agent Future39:47 Robots and New Paradigm43:39 Where to Try Sanctify45:17 Easiest Way to Build Agents--Key Links:SanctifAIConnect with Nathaniel on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:AI Opportunity FinderFeeling overwhelmed by all the AI noise out there? The AI Opportunity Finder from HatchWorks cuts through the hype and gives you a clear starting point. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get tailored, high-impact AI use cases specific to your business—scored by ROI so you know exactly where to start. Whether you're looking to cut costs, automate tasks, or grow faster, this free tool gives you a personalized roadmap built for action.
In episode 223 host Galit Friedlander and guest May Or (professional dancer with touring and commercial credits and a doctorate in psychology) discuss what it took for May to complete her PhD while working as a dancer, the pressure and perfectionism many dancers experience, and how social media has changed the way dancers are seen in the industry. They also talk about May's experience growing up as an immigrant navigating language barriers, balancing rehearsals with doctoral coursework, and her perspective on why dancers can pursue more than one path. Follow Galit Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with May Or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maylovespink and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@maylovespink. Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Recorded 2026-03-16 00:02:22
What separates agents who build real businesses from those who stay stuck selling just a few homes each year? In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Lisa Chinatti, broker-owner of Chinatti Realty Group, to unpack the mindset and systems that helped her go from selling a handful of homes per year to closing 82 transactions as a solo agent and eventually building a brokerage with over 100 agents. Lisa shares the daily prospecting habits that changed her career, why booking appointments became her single most important metric, and how treating real estate like a real business transformed her results. They also dive into leadership, building a team, running an in-house ISA department, and why diagnosing problems in your business before trying to fix them is critical. If you want practical strategies for building a sustainable real estate business, this episode delivers. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram. Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing — and what they expect from their agents. With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is clear: past performance doesn't guarantee future loyalty. Even more telling, nearly half of buyers and over half of sellers hire the first agent they contact. Today's clients prioritize pricing strategy, negotiation expertise, and a seamless, organized offer process. If you want to position yourself as the agent they choose in 2026, start with the data. Explore the full report and put these insights to work in your business. https://bit.ly/4rDZg3M Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1 To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/ Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com. Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/
Josh talks to Luke Hinds, CEO of Always Further, about MCP and agent security. We start out talking about Luke's new tool, nono which is a sandboxing tool that has AI agents in mind as a use case. We explain what MCP and agents are doing as well as why it's so hard to secure them. It's not impossible, but it's not simple either. We end the show by discussing some of the more human aspects to security and how history may be repeating itself with security folks laughing at new users who don't know any better. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/2026-03-mcp-agent-luke/
AI is transforming software engineering—faster than many teams can adapt. In this episode, Andi talks with Wolfgang Heider and Benedict Evert about what it really means to build “AI‑native” software, where prototypes turn into production apps in minutes.We explore why good engineering fundamentals still matter, how multi‑agent workflows mirror traditional roles, and why testing, governance, and clarity of intent become more important—not less.We also discuss the future of junior engineers, the risk of everyone reinventing the same solution, and why value—not code generation—is becoming the real differentiator.Links we discussedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/wolfgangheider_productmanagement-softwareengineering-ai-activity-7425746505883607042-D1OZhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/machines-making-wolfgang-heider-5mvsfhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-built-app-between-final-stranger-things-episodes-wolfgang-heider-5penf/https://futurelab.studio/ora/ https://futurelab.studio/htmlctl/
SUMMARY DEL SHOW Futuros en verde tras una semana débil por shock de energía, pero el tape sigue dominado por Irán y el Estrecho de Ormuz Crudo volátil con Brent cerca de $106 y WTI alrededor de $96, mientras Trump presiona a aliados para reabrir rutas de envío $NBIS se dispara por acuerdo de infraestructura de IA con $META, $MU acelera capacidad en Taiwán para DRAM y HBM, y $BABA prepara un AI agent empresarial sobre Qwen
The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions
AI capabilities are compounding, disruption is rolling through markets and politics, and a growing chorus wants you to believe the only response is fear. But the narrative of learned helplessness — from scary ad campaigns with no policy ideas to moratoriums that miss the point — is more dangerous than the disruption itself, and the window to shape what AI becomes is still wide open.Ethan Mollick's Essay: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/the-shape-of-the-thingLearn more about AGENT MADNESS: Our 64-Bracket tournament to find the coolest Agent of 2026 https://www.agentmadness.ai/Brought to you by:KPMG – Agentic AI is powering a potential $3 trillion productivity shift, and KPMG's new paper, Agentic AI Untangled, gives leaders a clear framework to decide whether to build, buy, or borrow—download it at www.kpmg.us/NavigateMercury - Modern banking for business and now personal accounts. Learn more at https://mercury.com/personal-bankingAIUC-1 - Get your agents certified to communicate trust to enterprise buyers - https://www.aiuc-1.com/Blitzy - Want to accelerate enterprise software development velocity by 5x? https://blitzy.com/AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - https://www.assemblyai.com/briefRobots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Our Newsletter is BACK: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai
Recorded 2026-03-15 22:01:28
Scientific discovery has always been slow. Until now.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Qichao Hu, CEO of SES AI, to reveal how they are using AI agents to turn a 8-year research cycle into a 2-week sprint. By combining autonomous "wet labs" with advanced AI models, they are solving one of the hardest physics problems in tech: the battery bottleneck.We dive deep into how this "Molecular Universe" project isn't just about EV batteries—it's about unlocking power for data centers, robotics, and AR glasses. If you want to see a concrete example of AI agents working in the physical world to solve material science constraints, do not miss this conversation.
Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Bam's historic 83 point performance and if they think a player could surpass Wilt's 100 points in a game record. They are also joined by Agent Murks to discuss NIL and the NCAA tournament.
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Send a textAgentic AI stops being “just software” the moment it can take actions across your systems and that's where leadership, cybersecurity, and trust collide. We sit down with Mark Lynd, a globally recognized cybersecurity and AI thought leader and former CIO, CTO, and CISO, to get specific about what enterprise teams misunderstand when they talk about autonomous AI agents. The promise is speed and cost savings; the reality is permissions, accountability, and a threat landscape that changes when agents have identities and privileges.We dig into why “identity is the new perimeter” in an AI-driven world and how attackers target the keys to the kingdom: access, escalated privileges, and the ability to work around security controls. Mark shares how common IAM problems like permission sprawl and forgotten access can become even more dangerous with agents, especially as organizations scale from a few pilots to hundreds or thousands of AI agents. We also talk governance frameworks like NIST and ISO, why frameworks alone don't equal evaluation criteria, and how boards push for innovation while regulators demand control.If you're a CIO, CISO, security leader, or board advisor trying to adopt agentic AI responsibly, this conversation offers a grounded approach: start with small, auditable use cases, keep a real human-in-the-loop model, align every agent to business goals, and build trust through repeatable wins. Listen, share this with a teammate, and subscribe plus leave a review with your answer: what's the first workflow you would trust an AI agent to run?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com. And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/ See you next time on Follow The Brand!
A growing debate is emerging around how AI can expand human work instead of replacing it. This episode looks at the idea of “pro-worker AI,” the kinds of tools that augment expertise and create new tasks, and why the market hasn't focused there yet—even as the opportunity becomes clearer. In the headlines: Meta delays its next model, Cursor seeks funding at a $50B valuation, Anthropic explores enterprise consulting, and new data shows 81% of doctors already use AI.Learn more about AGENT MADNESS: Our 64-Bracket tournament to find the coolest Agent of 2026 https://www.agentmadness.ai/Brought to you by:KPMG – Agentic AI is powering a potential $3 trillion productivity shift, and KPMG's new paper, Agentic AI Untangled, gives leaders a clear framework to decide whether to build, buy, or borrow—download it at www.kpmg.us/NavigateMercury - Modern banking for business and now personal accounts. Learn more at https://mercury.com/personal-bankingAIUC-1 - Get your agents certified to communicate trust to enterprise buyers - https://www.aiuc-1.com/Blitzy - Want to accelerate enterprise software development velocity by 5x? https://blitzy.com/AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - https://www.assemblyai.com/briefRobots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Our Newsletter is BACK: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai
This episode is all about trust getting abused at scale. We start with Chinese-nexus operators pivoting fast onto Qatar using conflict lures and familiar tradecraft. Then we hit banking, because they deserve it: Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers seeing other people's transactions in-app, a straight confidentiality failure, not “someone hacked my phone”. From there it's the Middle East conflict exposing what “cloud resilience” really means when the problem isn't cyber, it's physical disruption and dependency chains. Then Meta's takedown of 150,000 scam-linked accounts shows the fraud supply chain is still running hot, and the platforms are now part of the battleground whether they like it or not. The Microsoft story is the one to watch: a critical Excel bug that turns Copilot Agent into a zero-click data leak path. And the AI agent theme keeps going with Context7: attackers slipping instructions into “helpful” context and getting agents to do dumb, destructive things on their behalf. We finish with Stryker having the worst day with a major outage, disputed claims, and a reminder that if your management plane gets hit, you can lose the whole estate fast. Look at Intune. No hype. Just the stuff that actually breaks systems, me talking too fast, which to be honest 'slow' is why I turn most podcasts off. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-563
For episode 692 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by MinChi Park, COO & Co-founder of Coinfello.CoinFello, the first AI agent capable of on-chain interactions with any smart contract, was introduced to ETHDenver attendees during the conference's opening ceremonies. Founded by former MetaMask operations lead JacobC.eth, CoinFello is launching as an EIP-8004 agent that can be called from other AI agents in Ethereum's growing agentic economy. As part of the launch, CoinFello created BuffiBot, ETHDenver's official AI assistant, which helps attendees navigate schedules, speakers, workshops, vendors, and side events via text or real-time voice inside the ETHDenver app.
America's aging population is creating one of the most powerful demographic trends of the next two decades — and it's reshaping opportunities in real estate. But senior living is far more complex than traditional multifamily investing. From staffing challenges to operational improvements and investor structures, understanding the sector requires a unique blend of healthcare expertise and real estate strategy.In this episode of The Agent of Wealth, host Marc Bautis is joined by Radhika Rastogi, Co-Founder of Relik Capital Group, a senior-living real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and repositioning underperforming senior living communities.In this episode, you will learn:Why demographics are creating massive demand for senior living — and why supply hasn't kept up.How senior living investments differ from traditional multifamily real estate, including unique revenue streams like level-of-care fees.The strategy behind repositioning underperforming senior living communities to improve operations, occupancy, and investor returns.How syndication deals are structured, including preferred returns, refinancing strategies, and capital return timelines for investors.The biggest risks in senior living investments, including staffing challenges and legal considerations.And more!Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how senior living communities operate as both healthcare environments and real estate investments — and why many investors are beginning to pay attention to this rapidly growing asset class.Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | www.relikcapitalgroup.com | Connect with Radhika Rastogi on LinkedIn | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory CallWant to be a guest on The Agent of Wealth? Send Marc Bautis a message on PodMatch, here: https://tinyurl.com/mt4z6ywc
NanoClaw is a new agent inspired by OpenClaw, but without the massive security risks you get with OpenClaw. Essentially, it's a safer OpenClaw.What if you could run a powerful AI agent on your own machine: one that can browse, automate tasks, connect to apps, and even manage your workflow ... but without the massive security risks?That's the idea behind NanoClaw, a lightweight alternative to OpenClaw created by developer Gavriel Cohen. In just a few weeks, the project exploded on GitHub, attracting thousands of stars and a growing community of developers building their own AI agents.In this episode of TechFirst, we explore:• Why OpenClaw raised serious security concerns• How NanoClaw isolates agents in containers• Why a 3,000-line codebase is safer than 500,000 lines• The rise of AI agents that can actually do work• Why entire software categories may soon be replaced by prompts• The future of AI-native workflows and “disposable software”Gavriel also shares how his team uses AI agents in WhatsApp to run their sales pipeline automatically—and how developers are customizing NanoClaw with new capabilities like voice, images, and automation.If you're interested in AI agents, autonomous workflows, vibe coding, and the future of software, this conversation is packed with insights.⸻GuestGavriel CohenFounder, QuibbitNanoClaw Creatorhttps://github.com/qwibitai/nanoclaw⸻If you enjoy conversations about AI, startups, and the future of technology, subscribe for more episodes:https://techfirst.substack.com⸻00:00 Intro: A safe OpenClaw for TechFirst01:22 Gavriel Cohen introduces NanoClaw03:25 Why OpenClaw feels unsafe03:55 Half a million lines of code vs. 3,00006:03 Dependency sprawl and supply-chain risk07:00 Why every agent needs its own container09:30 What NanoClaw can actually do10:16 Letting NanoClaw customize itself12:56 How NanoClaw recreates OpenClaw with far less code13:21 Memory, Claude Code, and agents.md15:34 Running NanoClaw on a laptop, server, or VPS16:22 What Gavriel learned from vibe coding19:50 The OpenClaw phase shift: everything changed21:16 From ChatGPT to real agents that do work23:15 Why AI-native workflows beat traditional SaaS24:46 Replacing CRM workflows with markdown and WhatsApp25:54 Product categories becoming prompts26:36 The key innovation: agents leaving the box28:45 Agent swarms and one-person companies29:22 Tokens, cost, and AI inequality30:30 Building secure, customizable software32:25 Self-modifying software and shared customizations33:44 Disposable software and infinite composability35:00 Outro
AI Agent Hacks McKinsey Chatbot in 2 Hours, NPM Phantom Raven, Router Malware & Trojaned AI Models This episode covers how researchers at CodeWall used an autonomous AI security agent to gain read/write access to McKinsey's internal chatbot Lilli database in about two hours by chaining exposed APIs and an SQL injection, potentially exposing 46.5 million chats, 728,000 files, 57,000 accounts, and 95 system prompts, with McKinsey saying the issues were fixed and no unauthorized access was found. It also reports on the Phantom Raven supply-chain campaign that published 88 malicious NPM packages using a runtime-downloaded payload to steal developer system data like SSH keys and host details. A study warns that 83% of 800 million compromised passwords still meet complexity rules, highlighting credential-stuffing risk and the need for breach checks and MFA. The show notes 14,000+ routers infected with persistent malware often requiring factory resets plus hardening, and discusses Trojan backdoors embedded in AI models that trigger misbehavior under specific inputs, calling for new AI security testing and validation. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/cst 00:00 Sponsor Meter Intro 00:20 Headlines And Welcome 00:55 AI Agent Hacks McKinsey Bot 03:44 Phantom Raven NPM Malware 05:55 Strong Passwords Still Leaked 07:55 Router Malware That Persists 09:36 Trojan Backdoors In AI Models 12:01 Call For AI Backdoor Research 12:30 Sponsor Meter Outro 13:13 Sign Off
Episode Overview In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with longtime operator and real estate leader Stace Bohlender to unpack the critical shift every high-performing agent eventually faces—moving from top producer to true CEO. Stace shares the behind-the-scenes story of stepping into ownership, transitioning from selling homes to running a company, and learning how to think differently when the responsibility shifts from transactions to leadership, operations, and long-term strategy. From surviving one of the toughest real estate markets in recent memory to building an exit strategy through real estate investing, Stace breaks down the mindset, systems, and financial discipline required to build a business that produces wealth—not just income. This episode is a masterclass for agents who feel stuck in production and want to start building assets, leverage, and long-term financial freedom. Key Topics Covered The Moment Everything Changed: Becoming the Owner Stace reflects on the moment the opportunity to buy the company became real. What began as a career focused on listing homes quickly transformed into full leadership responsibility. Suddenly the role included: Managing employees Overseeing company finances Running marketing strategy Managing budgets and operations Protecting the reputation of the brand The shift forced a completely new way of thinking about the business. "You wake up one day and realize this isn't just about selling houses anymore." The Mindset Shift: Nobody Is Coming to Save You One of the most powerful realizations Stace shares is simple: Nobody is coming to save you. This realization created the urgency to: Develop a growth mindset Take ownership of personal development Build wealth intentionally Stop relying solely on transactional income Responsibility for family, employees, and the business forced a higher standard of discipline. Running Every Decision Through a Filter As CEO, Stace developed a decision-making filter to evaluate every opportunity. Each decision must answer: Does this improve the business financially? Does this improve quality of life? Does it align with our company values? Will it move the company forward? This process eliminates distractions and protects the business from chasing shiny objects. Why ROI Must Drive Every Business Decision Stace explains why agents often waste money on marketing without understanding the math behind their investments. Every marketing expense must answer one question: Does the return justify the cost? Understanding acquisition cost, commission splits, and operational expenses allows leaders to determine whether a lead source truly makes financial sense. Getting "Skinny" During Tough Markets After the challenging market conditions of 2023–2025, Stace and his team made a strategic decision to simplify their operations. Their approach included: Cutting unnecessary marketing expenses Evaluating every operational cost Narrowing marketing channels to what actually works Eliminating distractions and focusing on productivity Instead of trying everything, they focused on what consistently produced results. Building an Exit Strategy Through Real Estate Stace emphasizes that transactions alone rarely produce long-term financial freedom. Instead, he focuses on building wealth through real estate investments, including: Rental property acquisition Property flips Equity growth Leveraging investment properties The goal is simple: build assets that eventually replace transactional income. The Importance of Multiple Income Streams One of the most important lessons from Stace's journey is diversification. Rather than relying only on commissions, successful real estate entrepreneurs should consider income streams such as: Real estate investments Property management Brokerage ownership Team revenue House flipping Multiple streams create financial stability even when the market shifts. Real Estate as the Ultimate Opportunity Engine One of the biggest advantages of a real estate career is access. Agents build relationships with: Investors Attorneys Contractors Bankers Developers Community leaders These relationships unlock deal flow and investment opportunities that most people never see. Stop Thinking. Start Doing. Stace shares one of the most important pieces of advice for agents who want to grow: Stop overthinking and start executing. Many agents delay investing because they believe they need more time, knowledge, or capital. But the real breakthrough happens when the first deal gets done. After that, momentum follows. Resources & Mentions Seven Figure Strategy Call → 7FigureCall.com John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Final Takeaway The biggest difference between an agent and a CEO isn't production. It's how they think about the business. Agents focus on closing deals. CEOs focus on building assets. When agents learn to use their real estate business as a vehicle for investments, partnerships, and long-term opportunities, the game changes completely. As Stace Bohlender reminds us: "Stop thinking and start doing." Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!
Key Takeaways Shift in AI focus: As Director of AI at Armanino, Montgomery explains that organizations are shifting from last year's AI experimentation and demos toward defining real business use cases and operationalizing AI; embedding it into processes, insights, governance, and workforce interactions to transform how the business runs. Session overview: One of her sessions, "From Insight to Intuition: Designing Copilot Experiences that Understand People," will provide “a practical blueprint for designing Copilot and agent experiences that people can trust and use,” addressing the gap between building AI systems and thoughtfully designing how employees interact with them. Learning objectives: Turning on Copilot often leads to early experimentation but a dip in trust as users encounter vague outputs, prompt fatigue, and unclear accountability because the experience wasn't intentionally designed. Montgomery's masterclass introduces an “agent experience” framework called CARE — context, awareness, relationships, and empathy — to help organizations design AI systems that are trustworthy, accountable, and effective in business workflows. Event relevance: The event, explains Montgomery, comes at “an inflection point with AI adoption across businesses,” bringing together technical and business leaders to help organizations move from exploring AI's possibilities to deploying it responsibly and at scale across their operations. Visit Cloud Wars for more.
In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore how Microsoft is using Copilot Studio and multi-agent orchestration to dramatically improve customer support performance. Highlights 00:09 — Now, one of the best ways to assess the impact of Microsoft Copilot is to examine case studies of the technology in action. Microsoft has announced details of a recent project delivered through Copilot Studio, aimed at enhancing the customer support experience on microsoft.com, building on the Ask Microsoft web agent created using Microsoft Copilot Studio. 00:51 — This new approach resulted in a 61% reduction in latency and up to 70% fewer human escalations. The Microsoft team tested and refined the original web assistant, getting it live within just a few weeks using Copilot Studio tools. 01:11 — However, it was the facilities multi-agent orchestration feature that truly enhanced this project, enabling the team to connect the main agent to sub-agents with domain-specific knowledge in areas such as Azure or Microsoft 365 . 01:34 — Firstly, Microsoft is presenting a very tangible use case for Copilot Studio here. Secondly, it highlights the speed at which Copilot Studio can be used to rapidly deploy and easily edit agentic workflows. And finally, it serves as a really good advertisement for multi-agent architecture and orchestration, which I believe unlocks the most capable AI performance. Visit Cloud Wars for more.
In this episode of "Scouting for Growth," Sabine VanderLinden welcomes Florian Graillot, founding partner at Astorya VC, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving landscape of risk management and insurance innovation. The discussion explores how risk management is shifting from static predictions to adaptive strategies designed for tomorrow's uncertainties, emphasizing the rise of the “frontier firm”—organizations that continuously learn, adapt, and act in real time. Florian Graillot shares insights from his experience investing across insurtech, cyber, climate risk, and financial fraud, highlighting the increasing importance of technology, data, and AI. Together, Sabine VanderLinden and Florian Graillot discuss the structural advantages Europe may hold in building AI-native, trust-driven business models and the critical role of agent-human collaboration in future risk management. They address the challenges faced by incumbents—including talent acquisition, cost efficiency, and profitable growth—and consider what distinguishes great founders in the frontier firm era. KEY TAKEAWAYS This episode underlines that risk management is no longer about controlling yesterday's uncertainties but engineering resilience for tomorrow. I was struck by Florian Graillot's argument that insurance leaders must rethink the entire risk value chain—not just the insurance segment—but encompassing prevention, risk assessment, capital efficiency, and claims. Simply layering AI onto legacy workflows isn't enough; true transformation requires intention, an openness to external partnerships, and a clear ROI focus. It's clear to me that embracing AI isn't “optional practice"—it's existential. Organizations that experiment vigorously and collaborate with tech-first ventures gain a competitive edge, especially as emerging risks outpace traditional data models. Europe's more measured regulatory approach, sometimes critiqued as cautious, actually presents an opportunity to build trust-by-design, ensuring AI is explainable and aligned with both ethics and end-customer value. Ultimately, the essence of any successful frontier firm lies in clarity of vision, a readiness for real change, and a focus on trust between leaders, employees, and customers. As the industry shifts, those who can articulate and measure technology's value, while empowering agent-human teams, will undoubtedly shape the risk landscape of the future. BEST MOMENTS "Risk management is no longer about predicting yesterday's risk. It is about designing for tomorrow's uncertainty." "Either you consider emerging risks as a threat and retreat from the market, or you leverage technology to build resilience. That resilience is the optimistic side of the challenge." "The perfect founding team is a blend of technology expertise and deep industry knowledge—you need both to create real value in insurance." "If you expect big figures tomorrow morning, it will not work... But if you are ready to take more time and invest accordingly, innovation can deliver real and very nice results." "In the end, technology doesn't remove risk. It actually reveals our choices." ABOUT THE GUEST Florian Graillot is the co-founder and founding partner at Astorya VC, one of Europe's most influential venture capital firms focused on early-stage insurtech, risk, and regulatory technology. With 15 years of tech investing experience—ten of them specializing in insurtech—Florian Graillot has an unparalleled vantage point on the evolution of the insurance and risk landscape. He is passionate about backing founders who are redefining resilience, tackling climate, cyber, and financial fraud with cutting-edge data and algorithms, and reshaping how risk is owned and governed across enterprises. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures
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New products from Perplexity and Replit show vibe coding evolving beyond “AI helps you code” into systems that plan goals, spin up teams of agents, and execute entire workflows across apps and files. The emerging pattern combines persistent agents, collaborative canvases, and multi-agent orchestration—turning vibe coding into a broader interface for building and operating digital work. In the headlines: agents get credit cards, Anthropic surges in Ramp adoption data, OpenAI folds Sora into ChatGPT, Musk outlines an xAI–Tesla computer-use system, Netflix may buy Ben Affleck's AI startup, and Lovable adds $100M in ARR.Learn more about AGENT MADNESS: Our 64-Bracket tournament to find the coolest Agent of 2026 https://www.agentmadness.ai/Brought to you by:KPMG – Agentic AI is powering a potential $3 trillion productivity shift, and KPMG's new paper, Agentic AI Untangled, gives leaders a clear framework to decide whether to build, buy, or borrow—download it at www.kpmg.us/NavigateMercury - Modern banking for business and now personal accounts. Learn more at https://mercury.com/personal-bankingAIUC-1 - Get your agents certified to communicate trust to enterprise buyers - https://www.aiuc-1.com/Blitzy - Want to accelerate enterprise software development velocity by 5x? https://blitzy.com/AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - https://www.assemblyai.com/briefRobots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Our Newsletter is BACK: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai
Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Cheryl Feldman, Senior Director of Product Management at Salesforce. Join us as we chat about how Agentforce is reshaping the Setup experience. You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Cheryl Feldman. From 1,300 pages to one […] The post The Future of Salesforce Setup Is Agent-Driven appeared first on Salesforce Admins.
#815 AI isn't coming someday — it's already here, and the people who learn to use it now may have the biggest advantage of the next decade. In Part 2 of this two-part expert panel discussion, host Justin Williams is joined once again by Andrew Giancola, Brien Gearin, and Corey Ganim to explore the rapidly changing world of AI, agents, and entrepreneurship in 2026. The conversation shifts from fast-start business ideas into a practical discussion on how tools like Claude Cowork and other agentic AI platforms can help entrepreneurs save time, improve execution, and dramatically increase productivity. Along the way, the panel breaks down how to think about AI without fear, why upskilling is becoming essential in both business and traditional careers, and how simple systems for focus, time management, and deep work can give entrepreneurs a major edge. This episode is packed with tactical insights for anyone who wants to stay relevant, move faster, and use AI as a real competitive advantage! What we discuss with Andrew, Brien, Corey, and Justin: + AI agents explained + Claude Cowork vs OpenClaw + Upskilling for job security + 30-day AI learning plan + ROI framework for tools + Agent use cases in business + Productivity and deep work + Time blocking and batching + Avoiding AI overwhelm + Staying competitive in 2026 Thank you, Andrew, Brien, Corey, and Justin! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Master Money at MasterMoney.co. Check out Ricochet Digital Marketing at RicochetDM.com. Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Lamar Garrett from Redbird Security delves into the critical importance of agency-specific cybersecurity tailored for insurance businesses. He discusses how proactive hardware and software maintenance can significantly reduce downtime, while the integration of AI streamlines operations and enhances security protocols. Lamar highlights the differences between general IT providers and insurance-specific MSPs, emphasizing the need for compliance with state and federal data regulations. He also shares best practices for integrating new technology, managing shiny objects, and preventing breaches through layered security and cyber awareness training. Additionally, Lamar addresses the impact of legacy hardware on security vulnerabilities and the importance of building strong relationships and trust within the insurance industry, along with strategies to improve communication about cybersecurity to agency owners.Lamar emphasizes that tailored cybersecurity, proactive hardware management, and clear communication are crucial for insurance agencies to protect their data and scale efficiently. His insights highlight that investing in industry-specific IT solutions is not just smart but necessary in today's digital landscape.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Lamar Garrett and Redbird Security06:25 - The importance of insurance-specific IT solutions08:41 - How cybersecurity breaches impact large organizations and why agencies are at risk12:48 - Common misconceptions about insurance cybersecurity needs16:41 - Optimizing agency tech stacks for efficiency and compliance24:23 - Response times and minimizing downtime for agency management systems28:40 - How AI is transforming insurance IT security and operations32:38 - The hidden costs of aging hardware and legacy systems37:40 - Final thoughts on securing agency data and building industry trustResources & Links:Redbird SecurityRedbird Security on LinkedInApplied Epic MSP PartnershipMicrosoft CopilotEZLinks SoftwareCybersecurity Awareness CartoonsBook: "The Art of Cybersecurity" by David S. TanenbaumConnect with Lamar Garrett:LinkedIn - Lamar GarrettRedbird SecuritySponsors:MavCanopy ConnectGOLI
Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksCache Concurrency Limiting in Laravel 12.53.0Boost Guidelines & Skills Added in Inertia v2.3.16Livewire v4.2.0 Released with Security Hardening and Laravel 13 SupportFilament v5.3.0 Released with Deferred Tab Badges and Column Manager ImprovementsChief: Run Claude Code on Large Projects with Task-Based WorkflowsBlaze: An Optimized Blade Template Compiler for LaravelStop Failing APIs from Killing Your Queue — Fuse for LaravelFilament turns five in style!Laravel Launches an Open Directory of AI Agent Skills for Laravel and PHPFilament through the yearsWard: A Security Scanner for LaravelPolyscope Is an Ai-First Dev Environment for Orchestrating AgentsThe Inertia v3 Beta is HereKit: An Opinionated API Starter Kit for LaravelServe Markdown Versions of Your Laravel Pages to AI Agents
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa A former firefighter turned top-producing real estate agent in Georgia. Todd explains his journey from a physically demanding fire department career to becoming a highly successful real estate broker, team leader, and luxury/equestrian property specialist. The conversation walks through: His transition from the fire service to real estate Opening and managing a 400‑agent office in Florida Relocating to Georgia and re-establishing his business How he advises both first-time homebuyers and experienced sellers Emotional decision-making in buying and selling Inspections, deal-breakers, and buyer/seller behavior Multi-generational housing trends post‑COVID Why real estate remains a wealth-building tool Advice for navigating neighborhoods, schools, and due diligence His eventual ranking as #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia (2024–2025) Todd emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and guiding clients toward the right house — not just closing a deal. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Todd Kroupa’s appearance is to: Share a motivational career-change story — moving from firefighter to top real estate agent. Educate listeners on the real estate process — including buying, selling, inspections, and market strategy. Give practical tips for first-time homebuyers, families, and multi-generational households. Promote best practices for choosing neighborhoods, navigating emotion in home buying, and avoiding pitfalls. Highlight Todd’s success and position him as a trusted resource for Georgia real estate clients. Key Takeaways 1. Career Transition & Motivation Todd became a firefighter in 1992, retired in 2014, and began real estate in 2002. Real estate appealed to him because it allowed him to continue helping people without the physical strain. He built and managed a 400-agent office before returning to working directly with clients — his true passion. 2. Balancing Firefighting and Real Estate He often worked both jobs full-time, with limited days off. Eventually, maintaining both became impossible: “I can’t do this anymore,” he told his wife. 3. Buyer Advice Buyers make decisions emotionally first, then logically. Within the first 3–5 minutes in a home, buyers often know if they like it. Lighting, paint color, home condition, and layout heavily influence emotional response. First-time buyers need extra guidance — like “teaching someone to drive for the first time.” 4. Seller Advice Selling isn’t just about market timing — presentation matters. Neutral paint colors and bright white lighting help increase buyer appeal. Every showing is won or lost in the first few minutes. 5. Inspections Matter — and Are Deal Breakers Top inspection walk‑aways: Mold Foundation issues Roof problemsTodd stresses that if a buyer is uncomfortable before closing, “you won’t be comfortable after you close.” 6. Emotion vs. Logic Many buyers get emotionally attached and ignore red flags. Todd’s rule: commissions should never drive decisions. 7. Multi-Generational Living Is Rising Driven by COVID, high child-care costs, rising home prices. Families are choosing: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) “In-law suites” Larger family compounds 8. Real Estate as a Wealth Builder Unlike stock investments, real estate allows you to: Control, improve, alter, and live in the asset. Tax advantages like 1031 exchanges and mortgage deductions compound long-term value. 9. Don’t Buy the Most Expensive House in the Neighborhood Surrounding homes cap your resale value. You may have to wait years for nearby homes to “catch up.” 10. Neighborhood Due Diligence Realtors must avoid discrimination (Fair Housing Act). Buyers should: Visit neighborhoods at night and on weekends Speak with neighbors Review school ratings and county resources Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Career & Purpose “I love helping people. That’s why I became a fireman. Real estate was another way to help people.” “I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to manage long term… my heart was with clients.” Ethics & Commission “Commissions should never be above the people.” “If you’re focused on commissions, you need to pick a different industry.” Emotions in Home Buying “Buyers think they’re looking logically, but they’re looking emotionally first.” “Within the first 3–5 minutes, they already know if they like the home.” Inspections “If you’re not comfortable with the property now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” Neighborhood Choice “Focus on the house, but look at the neighborhood — you can’t change your neighbors.” Wealth Building “With stocks you can’t control it, improve it, or live in it. With a home, you can.” Success & Determination “Someone told me when I moved to Georgia I wasn’t going to make it. Now I’m the number one salesperson in Georgia.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa A former firefighter turned top-producing real estate agent in Georgia. Todd explains his journey from a physically demanding fire department career to becoming a highly successful real estate broker, team leader, and luxury/equestrian property specialist. The conversation walks through: His transition from the fire service to real estate Opening and managing a 400‑agent office in Florida Relocating to Georgia and re-establishing his business How he advises both first-time homebuyers and experienced sellers Emotional decision-making in buying and selling Inspections, deal-breakers, and buyer/seller behavior Multi-generational housing trends post‑COVID Why real estate remains a wealth-building tool Advice for navigating neighborhoods, schools, and due diligence His eventual ranking as #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia (2024–2025) Todd emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and guiding clients toward the right house — not just closing a deal. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Todd Kroupa’s appearance is to: Share a motivational career-change story — moving from firefighter to top real estate agent. Educate listeners on the real estate process — including buying, selling, inspections, and market strategy. Give practical tips for first-time homebuyers, families, and multi-generational households. Promote best practices for choosing neighborhoods, navigating emotion in home buying, and avoiding pitfalls. Highlight Todd’s success and position him as a trusted resource for Georgia real estate clients. Key Takeaways 1. Career Transition & Motivation Todd became a firefighter in 1992, retired in 2014, and began real estate in 2002. Real estate appealed to him because it allowed him to continue helping people without the physical strain. He built and managed a 400-agent office before returning to working directly with clients — his true passion. 2. Balancing Firefighting and Real Estate He often worked both jobs full-time, with limited days off. Eventually, maintaining both became impossible: “I can’t do this anymore,” he told his wife. 3. Buyer Advice Buyers make decisions emotionally first, then logically. Within the first 3–5 minutes in a home, buyers often know if they like it. Lighting, paint color, home condition, and layout heavily influence emotional response. First-time buyers need extra guidance — like “teaching someone to drive for the first time.” 4. Seller Advice Selling isn’t just about market timing — presentation matters. Neutral paint colors and bright white lighting help increase buyer appeal. Every showing is won or lost in the first few minutes. 5. Inspections Matter — and Are Deal Breakers Top inspection walk‑aways: Mold Foundation issues Roof problemsTodd stresses that if a buyer is uncomfortable before closing, “you won’t be comfortable after you close.” 6. Emotion vs. Logic Many buyers get emotionally attached and ignore red flags. Todd’s rule: commissions should never drive decisions. 7. Multi-Generational Living Is Rising Driven by COVID, high child-care costs, rising home prices. Families are choosing: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) “In-law suites” Larger family compounds 8. Real Estate as a Wealth Builder Unlike stock investments, real estate allows you to: Control, improve, alter, and live in the asset. Tax advantages like 1031 exchanges and mortgage deductions compound long-term value. 9. Don’t Buy the Most Expensive House in the Neighborhood Surrounding homes cap your resale value. You may have to wait years for nearby homes to “catch up.” 10. Neighborhood Due Diligence Realtors must avoid discrimination (Fair Housing Act). Buyers should: Visit neighborhoods at night and on weekends Speak with neighbors Review school ratings and county resources Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Career & Purpose “I love helping people. That’s why I became a fireman. Real estate was another way to help people.” “I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to manage long term… my heart was with clients.” Ethics & Commission “Commissions should never be above the people.” “If you’re focused on commissions, you need to pick a different industry.” Emotions in Home Buying “Buyers think they’re looking logically, but they’re looking emotionally first.” “Within the first 3–5 minutes, they already know if they like the home.” Inspections “If you’re not comfortable with the property now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” Neighborhood Choice “Focus on the house, but look at the neighborhood — you can’t change your neighbors.” Wealth Building “With stocks you can’t control it, improve it, or live in it. With a home, you can.” Success & Determination “Someone told me when I moved to Georgia I wasn’t going to make it. Now I’m the number one salesperson in Georgia.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping it Real Podcast • Chicago REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Darwin Stephens shares how he transitioned from a secure Fortune 10 leadership role in corporate America into full-time luxury real estate after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his original business plans. He discusses building the federally trademarked Selling Dallas brand and establishing authority in the Dallas luxury market through extensive media exposure and a consultative approach tailored to high-net-worth and C-suite clients. Darwin also explains how technology like Metaology's hyper-real visualization tools is transforming real estate development by allowing investors and developers to experience projects before they're built. As a triple-licensed professional and CEO/broker of the Raddr Group, he focuses on helping clients maximize their real estate portfolios. He also previews his upcoming podcast exploring the evolving idea of the American Dream and new paths to wealth, retirement, and housing in today's economy. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Darwin Stephens can be reached at (469) 756-3221 and closewithdarwin@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.
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