Podcasts about automating

Listen to this week's first guest, Ed Stockman of Optimus,  talking about how consistent pricing builds long-term shipper relationships, reduces customer churn, and creates predictable freight brokerage revenue instead of chasing volatile spot market rates! Ed also covers why new freight brokers must own their local market first and focus on known shippers and commodities before expanding, data-driven freight sales using real shipment data and tools like Optimus AI to identify active shippers, sharpen targeting, and eliminate wasted calls. If you want stronger freight sales execution, smarter prospecting, and scalable brokerage growth, this episode lays out the playbook!   Connect with Ed Website: https://www.getoptimus.ai/  

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Feb. 18. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Tera Baker of Nedap discuss the basics of hoof health, automating hoof care, working with your hoof trimmer, artificial intelligence, ROI and the future of hoof health care. This episode is sponsored by Nedap. About the guest Tera Baker is the North American Marketing Manager for the NedapDairy Business, bringing a lifelong passion for agriculture and a career spanning multiple segments of the dairy industry. Originally from Three Oaks, Michigan, she holds a B.S. in Agribusiness Management from Michigan State University and an MBA from Central Michigan University. Tera's career includes roles in pharmaceutical sales and leading the precision livestock sales unit at Topcon, and has spent time living and working with farms in Texas, Wisconsin, and Michigan in addition to national and international roles. She is especially energized by Nedap's commitment to technology creation and its role as a key connector among leading brands serving progressive dairy farmers. Beyond her work at Nedap, Tera remains deeply rooted in agriculture. She farms cash crops with her family, co-owns a precision ag dealership with her husband, and operates a U-Pick flower farm experience. Tera brings a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on dairy technology, innovation, and the future of livestock management.    Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

Is AI eating the software industry, or is it just making it more powerful?In this episode, we sit down with Braden Dennis, CEO and co-founder of Fiscal.ai, to discuss the shift happening in enterprise SaaS. If you've watched our videos, you know we use Fiscal's charts every single day to analyze the markets, so it was great to get Braden's perspective on where the industry is headed.We dive deep into the software apocalypse narrative and whether it's based in reality or just a market overreaction. Braden explains why maintaining software is getting easier, how his engineering team has achieved 10x productivity, and why internal AI solutions are coming for the "busy work" that off-the-shelf SaaS can't solve.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:0:00 – Is AI Eating Software? 1:12 – Meet Braden Dennis, CEO of Fiscal.ai 1:45 – Why Software Engineering Has Changed Completely 2:40 – 2026 Outlook: Opportunities vs. Traps 3:30 – What Software is Becoming Obsolete? 4:30 – Automating the "Unsolvable" Internal Busy Work 5:15 – "Intelligence in the Sky": A New Data Layer 6:10 – Pricing Power Debate: Will Clients Pay Less? 7:45 – Broadcom & VMware Case Study8:55 – Comparing the Software Correction to 2018 Semiconductors 11:45 – Lessons on Market Cyclicality 13:55 – The Problem with Late-Stage Venture Capital 16:00 – Why We Need More Tech IPOs 18:10 – The Incentive for Founders to Stay Private 20:00 – Evaluating Figma and Adobe in the AI Age21:30 – ServiceNow: Narrative vs. Financial Reality 22:45 – Final Verdict: Being Selective in a Sell-offIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #AI #SaaS #SoftwareStocks #Investing #ChipStockInvestor #FiscalAI #TechInvesting #ServiceNow #stockmarket2026 Nick and Kasey own shares of Adobe, Figma, ServiceNow

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

Miranda Nover is the Co-founder and CEO of Fort Health. Fort builds wearables that automatically track strength training for people who care about longevity.This is a new format I'm experimenting with. It's the first time I've had a Banana portfolio company founder on the show while they're still at the pre-seed stage. When I surveyed my subscribers a few weeks ago, you were most interested in more early stage VC-backed founders, and I'd love your feedback on what you think of this.Miranda is still very much working through the idea maze and iterating on the Fort product. We talk about the megatrends driving consumer health, why she's building a company that helps people get stronger, and everything she's learned getting a hardware company off the ground.She's also in the middle of the current YC batch, and gives an inside look at what it's been like and if she'd recommend it to other founders.Thank you to Numeral and Flex for supporting this episode.Try Numeral, the end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance: https://www.numeral.comSign-up for Flex Elite with code TURNER, get $1,000: https://form.typeform.com/to/Rx9rTjFzTimestamps:(3:37) Importance of strength training(6:34) Benefits of being strong(10:37) Evolution of Fort's hardware(15:58) Automating workout tracking(19:29) Two types of strength trainers(25:30) Building the strength company(27:26) How healthcare is consumerizing(40:43) Lessons building batteries at Tesla(44:56) Hardest parts about building a hardware startup(51:01) Adventures in vibe coding(57:54) How to use Twitter as a founder(1:02:09) The launch video industrial complex(1:08:03) What it's like doing YC(1:10:19) Selling crayons in 3rd grade, Lemonade stands(1:14:41) Miranda's best vintage finds(1:16:44) How Turner evolved as a VC(1:22:22) Turner's early social media PMF(1:28:53) Inventing shitpostingReferencedTry Fort: https://www.fort.cx/Follow MirandaTwitter: https://x.com/mirandanoverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandanoverFollow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Social media management is evolving rapidly, and the future of content creation hinges on understanding both technology and audience behavior. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Emeric Ernoult, Founder and CEO of Agorapulse, a social media management platform that has grown to $20 million in revenue without external funding. With more than 26 years of entrepreneurial experience, Emeric shares the challenges and breakthroughs that led to Agorapulse's success, from its early days of bootstrapping to its emergence as a leader in social media management. In this episode, Emeric also discusses the shifting social media landscape, trends businesses can't afford to ignore, and how AI is poised to revolutionize content creation. Key Takeaways:→ Agorapulse supports 10 major social networks and helps businesses publish content, engage with their audience, and analyze social media performance.→ AI automation within Agorapulse enables brands to manage high volumes of interactions, prioritize engagement, and streamline moderation.→ Social listening capabilities extend beyond social profiles to track brand mentions across forums, blogs, and other online platforms. → The future of social media is evolving from a focus on follower count to “interest media.”→ Content creation today must be hyper-targeted, focusing on understanding the audience's pain points and creating content they would pay for. Emeric Ernoult is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in Social Media and Saas (software as a service). He is the CEO and co-founder of Agorapulse, a Paris-based Social Media Management Software launched in 2011. Agorapulse has 175 team members in 19 countries, and is currently being used by more than 37,000 users across 180 countries. It is the only business in this industry to have exceeded $20M in annual revenue without raising capital. Connect With Emeric:Website: https://www.agorapulse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agorapulse/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@agorapulse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agorapulse X: https://x.com/agorapulse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Agorapulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agorapulse/

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, principal of Duha. Joining them is Russ Ayres, CISO, Principal Financial Group. In this episode: Metrics that matter Tool babysitting problem Automating the brokenness Stay connected intentionally Huge thanks to our sponsor, Strike48 Strike48 is the Agentic Log Intelligence Platform that actually puts AI agents to work, combining full log visibility with AI agents that investigate, detect, and respond 24/7. With pre-built agent clusters for security and a no-code agentic workflow builder, it's easy to get started. Learn more at strike48.com/security.  

"If you ask the surgeon how much time they have to spend thinking about the business side of their practice, it's too high... Let's let doctors be doctors." - Ryan WellsMy guest this week is Ryan Wells, Founder and CEO of Health Here. Ryan joins me to explain why the key to fixing the broken doctor-patient relationship is getting providers out of the debt collection business.We explore how Episodic Care (bundled payments) can finally align the financial incentives of self-funded employers and high-value specialists. Ryan breaks down how his platform automates payments, getting surgeons paid in under 15 days while eliminating patient liability entirely.We dive deep into Ryan's background in the OR, the lessons learned from the "Metal on Metal" hip recall, and why we need to move from "open enrollment confusion" to real-time, event-driven patient navigation.If you are tired of administrative waste and want to see a model where doctors focus on care instead of claims, this episode is for you.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Let Doctors Be Doctors(00:03:04) Ryan's Journey: From Anthropology to the OR (00:07:00) Lessons from Medicare's Acute Care Episode Demo (00:10:46) Defining the "Bundle" vs. Fee-for-Service (00:13:00) Value-Based Care = Outcome / Cost (00:16:14) Why Orthopedics is the Perfect Starting Point (00:18:32) Moving from "Elective" to "Discretionary" Care (00:21:38) The Navigation Problem: Open Enrollment Fails (00:31:48) Owning the Payment Rails: 15-Day Payments (00:37:38) Automating the "Outlier Workflow" (00:41:35) The "Metal on Metal" Hip Recall & Registries (00:48:30) Expanding to Cardiology and Bariatrics (00:53:03) The Moonshot: Removing the Business Burden from MDsKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

Ep. 197 features Benson Bleier and Daniel Prior, Co-Founders of Regen, an automated savings platform built specifically for sports bettors. break down how Regen helps bettors automatically save money on every bet — win or lose — and why they believe savings and investing can become a core part of sustainable gaming.   Hear them discuss: Benson and Daniel's paths from consulting, VC, and professional poker into building a betting-adjacent fintech startup How the founders met in Argentina through padel and decided to launch Regen How poker bankroll management inspired the original idea behind Regen What Regen does: automated savings triggered every time a sports bet is placed (win or lose) How the product works, including sportsbook connections, bank integrations, and user-set saving rules Why users save on both wins and losses and how typical saving percentages are set How Regen aggregates betting activity across multiple sportsbooks to provide simple performance insights Why Regen positions itself as a fintech, “gambling-adjacent” product for operators and bettors How Underdog's Guard Dog fund discovered Regen and why it invested Regen's roadmap, including operator integrations, investing products, and its vision for sustainable betting and financial education   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

"If you ask the surgeon how much time they have to spend thinking about the business side of their practice, it's too high... Let's let doctors be doctors." - Ryan WellsMy guest this week is Ryan Wells, Founder and CEO of Health Here. Ryan joins me to explain why the key to fixing the broken doctor-patient relationship is getting providers out of the debt collection business.We explore how Episodic Care (bundled payments) can finally align the financial incentives of self-funded employers and high-value specialists. Ryan breaks down how his platform automates payments, getting surgeons paid in under 15 days while eliminating patient liability entirely.We dive deep into Ryan's background in the OR, the lessons learned from the "Metal on Metal" hip recall, and why we need to move from "open enrollment confusion" to real-time, event-driven patient navigation.If you are tired of administrative waste and want to see a model where doctors focus on care instead of claims, this episode is for you.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Let Doctors Be Doctors(00:03:04) Ryan's Journey: From Anthropology to the OR (00:07:00) Lessons from Medicare's Acute Care Episode Demo (00:10:46) Defining the "Bundle" vs. Fee-for-Service (00:13:00) Value-Based Care = Outcome / Cost (00:16:14) Why Orthopedics is the Perfect Starting Point (00:18:32) Moving from "Elective" to "Discretionary" Care (00:21:38) The Navigation Problem: Open Enrollment Fails (00:31:48) Owning the Payment Rails: 15-Day Payments (00:37:38) Automating the "Outlier Workflow" (00:41:35) The "Metal on Metal" Hip Recall & Registries (00:48:30) Expanding to Cardiology and Bariatrics (00:53:03) The Moonshot: Removing the Business Burden from MDsKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

Alex Gleason was one of the main architects behind Donald Trump's Truth Social. Now he focuses on the intersection of nostr, ai, and bitcoin. We explore open source ai agents, such as OpenClaw, and the wider implications of the tech on society.Alex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsqgc0uhmxycvm5gwvn944c7yfxnnxm0nyh8tt62zhrvtd3xkj8fhggpt7fyClawstr: https://clawstr.com/Soapbox Tools: https://soapbox.pub/toolsMy bot's nostr account: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsfzaahg24yf7kujwrzje8rwa7xmt359tf9zyyjeczc9dhll30k8pgmlfee2 EPISODE: 190BLOCK: 935786PRICE: 1422 sats per dollar(00:02:30) Value-for-value, no sponsors, and show philosophy(00:02:39) Alex Gleason returns to talk AI(00:03:56) From vibe coding to open-source agents with memory(00:05:24) Messaging-first UX: Signal, Nostr, WhatsApp as AI interfaces(00:06:10) Why chatbots beat traditional AI apps for mainstream users(00:07:07) Open protocols pain vs closed platforms; Bitcoin and Nostr(00:08:52) Automating social games: price tracker and agent posting on Nostr(00:10:01) AI mediators for collective action, constitutions, and nonprofits(00:11:46) Scaling governance: trust, bias, and Discord vs freedom tech(00:13:14) Bot barriers on centralized messengers and need for open chat(00:14:04) Clawstr: decentralized AI-to-AI discussions on Nostr(00:15:21) Hype vs reality in AI agents; emergent behaviors and money(00:16:26) Agentic payments: bots with Cashu wallets and earnings(00:18:40) Agents solving UX pain: relay management, keys, and UTXOs(00:20:00) Cold storage approvals with chat agents: a new wallet paradigm(00:20:22) Specialized agents, skills, and distribution challenges(00:22:34) Cost tradeoffs: pay another agent vs build skills yourself(00:24:55) Token burn lessons(00:27:44) Beyond OpenClaw: bloated stacks, Icarus, and cost-optimized agents(00:28:52) Hybrid model routing: local small models with cloud for heavy lifts(00:29:47) Agents paying humans directly: disintermediating platforms(00:30:47) Voice, screens, and form factors: AirPods, text, and brain chips(00:33:01) Apple, privacy branding, and the Siri gap(00:34:35) Enterprise AI choices: Google, Microsoft, trust, and lock-in(00:36:01) Model personalities: Gemini concerns and OpenAI "openwashing"(00:37:23) Obvious agent UX wins: flights, rides, and social media shifts(00:38:50) Local-first social: group chats, neighbors, and healthier networks(00:40:16) Antiprimal.net: standardizing stats from Primal's caching server(00:43:34) Open specs, documentation via AI, and trust tradeoffs(00:45:18) Indexes vs client-side scans: performance and verification(00:46:20) APIs, rate limits, and a market for paid Nostr data(00:47:57) Agents and DVMs: paying sats for services on demand(00:48:49) Degenerate bots: LN Markets, costs, and Polymarket curiosity(00:50:42) Truth feeds for agents: Nostr, webs of trust, and OSINT sources(00:53:51) Post-truth reality: verification, signatures, and subjectivity(00:56:04) Polymarket mechanics: on-chain prediction markets and signals(01:00:10) Trading perception vs truth; sports markets as timelines(01:01:45) The Clawstr token saga: hype, claims, and misinformation(01:07:11) Why meme coins are scams: no equity, utility myths, slow rugs(01:08:55) Pulling the rug back: swapping out, fallout, and donations(01:10:49) Aftermath: donating to OpenSats and lessons learned(01:12:14) Prediction markets vs meme coins: societal value distinction(01:15:25) Iterating beyond OpenClaw and MoltBook; experiments on Nostr(01:18:00) Do bots need Clawstr? Segregating AI content and labels(01:21:02) Reverse CAPTCHA: proving bot-ness and the honor system(01:23:38) Souls, prompts, and token costs; agents with personalities(01:27:01) Wrap-up: acceleration, optimism, and next check-in(01:28:21) Open-source models, China's incentives, and local hardware(01:30:06) The dream stack: home server agent, Nostr chat, hybrid modelsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Alexis Carlier, founder of Asymmetric Security, explains how assuming AGI-level intelligent labor should transform cybersecurity from reactive triage to proactive, continuous digital forensics. He breaks down today's threat landscape—from “spray and pray” cybercrime to nation-state IP theft and North Korean “remote workers.” The conversation explores Asymmetric's AI agents for deep investigations, their services-first approach to business email compromise, and how specialized digital forensics may differentially accelerate defensive AI capabilities. Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bit.ly/granolablindspot Sponsors: GovAI: GovAI was founded ten years ago on the belief that AI would end up transforming our world. Ten years later, the organization is at the forefront of trying to help decision-makers in government and industry navigate the transition to advanced AI.  GovAI is now hiring Research Scholars (one-year positions for those transitioning into AI policy) and Research Fellows (longer-term roles for experienced researchers). Both roles offer significant freedom to pursue policy research, advise decision-makers, or launch new initiatives. Applications close 15 February 2026. Apply at: https://www.governance.ai/opportunities Blitzy: Blitzy is the autonomous code generation platform that ingests millions of lines of code to accelerate enterprise software development by up to 5x with premium, spec-driven output. Schedule a strategy session with their AI solutions consultants at https://blitzy.com Serval: Serval uses AI-powered automations to cut IT help desk tickets by more than 50%, freeing your team from repetitive tasks like password resets and onboarding. Book your free pilot and guarantee 50% help desk automation by week four at https://serval.com/cognitive Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (04:20) Defining AGI and jaggedness (12:27) Modern cyber threat landscape (Part 1) (19:10) Sponsors: GovAI | Blitzy (22:17) Modern cyber threat landscape (Part 2) (29:58) AI-powered cyber defense (Part 1) (33:31) Sponsors: Serval | Tasklet (36:20) AI-powered cyber defense (Part 2) (42:20) Inside digital forensics workflows (51:52) Bootstrapping AI cyber defense (59:17) Shaping the capability frontier (01:08:44) Future of automated forensics (01:17:59) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Boyce from Digimatiq Marketing to talk about future-proofing your oral surgery practice. The digital landscape is shifting fast, but the goal isn't to replace your team with robots—it's to use artificial intelligence to handle the mundane, repetitive tasks that drain your energy. Daniel explains how to bridge the gap between technical efficiency and authentic patient care. Key Concepts for the Modern Practice Agile Practice Management: Building a workflow that can adapt to digital changes within 24 to 48 hours is the best way to "future-proof." AI for Busy Work, Humans for Moments: Use LLMs (Large Language Models) like ChatGPT and Gemini for drafting, transcribing, and routing. This frees your staff to focus on "empathy moments"—like high-stakes treatment plan conversations or direct patient support. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Search is moving away from simple keywords. Patients are asking complex, natural-language questions, and your practice needs to provide "clusters" of expert information to be quoted by AI search engines. Personifying the Surgeon: Learn how a simple two-minute voice memo from your doctor can be transformed into a blog or FAQ that showcases their bedside manner before the patient even walks in the door. Referral Relationship Management: Discover how to use AI to track and summarize CE events, allowing for hyper-personalized follow-ups that turn "C" level referrers into "A" level partners. Reclaiming Your Time Whether it's saving an hour on meeting recaps or automating clinical notes and SOAP notes, the secret lies in finding the right tool for the specific job. By letting AI act as a "brilliant mime" for your admin tasks, you can lead with the authenticity and innovation that define SOMSA's core values.

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology has become paramount, particularly in the realm of home care. As the demand for home health services continues to rise, so too does the need for efficient documentation processes. One innovative solution emerging in this space is Nara, a software package designed to automate documentation and streamline compliance for home care agencies. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Nara not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the quality of care provided to clients.Automating Home Care Documentation EfficientlyAt the heart of Nara's functionality is its ability to automate care plan creation. Traditionally, home care agencies face the daunting task of conducting intake consultations, which often involve extensive note-taking and documentation. Grishma Shukla, a USC engineering student and the founder of Nara, describes how the software allows care managers to focus on the client during these consultations. By simply recording the conversation through the Nara app, the care manager can engage with the client without the distraction of manual note-taking. The app's AI technology then transcribes the conversation and generates a customized care plan, ensuring that no critical information is overlooked.This automation addresses a significant pain point in home care: the fallibility of human memory. Care managers often juggle numerous responsibilities, and it is common for important details to slip through the cracks. The reliance on memory can lead to repeated calls to clients for clarification, wasting valuable time for both the agency and the client. By offloading the burden of documentation to Nara, care managers can devote their full attention to the client, fostering a more personalized and effective care experience.Integration With the IndustryMoreover, Nara's commitment to integrating with existing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a game-changer for home care agencies. The healthcare sector is notoriously slow to adopt new technologies, primarily due to the complexity and costs involved in transitioning to new systems. By ensuring compatibility with established EMRs and CRMs, Nara alleviates the apprehension agencies may have about adopting new technology. This seamless integration allows for a smoother transition, enabling agencies to save time on manual processes and focus on what truly matters-delivering quality care to clients.The Future of Care ManagementThe impact of Nara extends beyond mere efficiency; it also enhances the overall quality of care delivered. With the automation of documentation, care managers can develop more comprehensive and accurate care plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. This personalized approach not only improves client satisfaction but also contributes to better health outcomes. As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of leveraging technology to enhance care delivery cannot be overstated.Nara's journey has just begun, having already established operations in seven locations across California and partnerships with notable organizations such as Momentum Senior Living and Jewish Family Services. As Grishma Shukla aims to expand Nara's reach, her presence at industry events like CES underscores the growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions in home care.ConclusionIn conclusion, the automation of home care documentation represents a significant advancement in the efficiency and effectiveness of care management. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Nara is paving the way for a future where home care agencies can operate more efficiently, ultimately leading to improved client care. As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological innovations, solutions like Nara will play a crucial role in shaping the future of home health services.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology has become paramount, particularly in the realm of home care. As the demand for home health services continues to rise, so too does the need for efficient documentation processes. One innovative solution emerging in this space is Nara, a software package designed to automate documentation and streamline compliance for home care agencies. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Nara not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the quality of care provided to clients.Automating Home Care Documentation EfficientlyAt the heart of Nara's functionality is its ability to automate care plan creation. Traditionally, home care agencies face the daunting task of conducting intake consultations, which often involve extensive note-taking and documentation. Grishma Shukla, a USC engineering student and the founder of Nara, describes how the software allows care managers to focus on the client during these consultations. By simply recording the conversation through the Nara app, the care manager can engage with the client without the distraction of manual note-taking. The app's AI technology then transcribes the conversation and generates a customized care plan, ensuring that no critical information is overlooked.This automation addresses a significant pain point in home care: the fallibility of human memory. Care managers often juggle numerous responsibilities, and it is common for important details to slip through the cracks. The reliance on memory can lead to repeated calls to clients for clarification, wasting valuable time for both the agency and the client. By offloading the burden of documentation to Nara, care managers can devote their full attention to the client, fostering a more personalized and effective care experience.Integration With the IndustryMoreover, Nara's commitment to integrating with existing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a game-changer for home care agencies. The healthcare sector is notoriously slow to adopt new technologies, primarily due to the complexity and costs involved in transitioning to new systems. By ensuring compatibility with established EMRs and CRMs, Nara alleviates the apprehension agencies may have about adopting new technology. This seamless integration allows for a smoother transition, enabling agencies to save time on manual processes and focus on what truly matters-delivering quality care to clients.The Future of Care ManagementThe impact of Nara extends beyond mere efficiency; it also enhances the overall quality of care delivered. With the automation of documentation, care managers can develop more comprehensive and accurate care plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. This personalized approach not only improves client satisfaction but also contributes to better health outcomes. As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of leveraging technology to enhance care delivery cannot be overstated.Nara's journey has just begun, having already established operations in seven locations across California and partnerships with notable organizations such as Momentum Senior Living and Jewish Family Services. As Grishma Shukla aims to expand Nara's reach, her presence at industry events like CES underscores the growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions in home care.ConclusionIn conclusion, the automation of home care documentation represents a significant advancement in the efficiency and effectiveness of care management. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Nara is paving the way for a future where home care agencies can operate more efficiently, ultimately leading to improved client care. As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological innovations, solutions like Nara will play a crucial role in shaping the future of home health services.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Secure your connection and unlock a faster, safer internet by signing up for PureVPN today.

Aaron Schumm, CEO and Founder of Vestwell, knows firsthand how broken America's savings system is. When he tried to set up a 401k for his previous 30-person company back in 2010, the process was so difficult, expensive, and confusing that he decided to build a better solution. Today, Vestwell serves 2 million savers with $50 billion in assets, has reduced 401k setup times from 40-70 hours down to just minutes, and runs 14 state-sponsored auto IRA programs including New York's Secure Choice.In this episode, Aaron explains why fintech has largely failed to move the needle on financial health, too many point solutions that put the onus back on individuals to figure out what to do and then implement it across multiple accounts. His solution? AI agents that will automatically route money from your paycheck to the optimal savings vehicle based on your income, location, tax rates, existing savings, and life circumstances. And he says we're less than a year away from making that a reality.In this podcast you will learn:What is broken with the current savings system in America.The problem at his previous business that was the a-ha moment for Vestwell.Their initial use case and how they got going.How their product works exactly.The three channels they work with.How they are working with New York State and other government programs.The conversations they are having with the Federal government around savings programs.The percentage of employees who typically sign up for an auto-enroll program.The scale that Vestwell is at today.What their technology stack looks like.How much easier it is to set up a workplace savings plan through Vestwell than traditional companies.The different revenue lines for Vestwell.How they are working with Amazon.Why we are not further along in helping Americans with their financial health.How autonomous AI agents are going to optimize our financial lives in the future.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

What powers the infrastructure behind your favorite Web3 protocols? In this episode, I chat with Simon from Keeper Hub—an open-source platform that automates smart contract workflows and monitors wallets. We dive deep into the invisible backbone of crypto: DevOps. From saving 30% in gas fees to building AI-driven automations, Simon shares how Keeper Hub is quietly revolutionizing how developers build in Web3. If you've ever overlooked DevOps, this episode will change your mind.⏱️ Key Takeaways with Timestamps[00:41] Simon's journey from Linux tinkerer to DevOps in crypto[03:58] Origin of Keeper Hub from MakerDAO days[06:03] What Keeper Hub actually does: automation and monitoring[07:37] Real-world savings: 30% gas fee optimization[09:14] AI's impact on the developer landscape[13:03] Why DevOps is the invisible hero in Web3[17:16] Biggest misconception about DevOps[19:03] Workflows in Keeper Hub: "Zapier for Web3"[22:15] Spotlight on Tempo and the stablecoin narrative[25:00] Could 402X standards replace Stripe?[27:35] AI trends to watch in 2026[30:33] Why community is key in crypto[34:10] Keeper Hub's roadmap and how you can get involvedConnect with KeeperHubWebsite: https://keeperhub.com/Platform: https://app.keeperhub.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@KeeperHubX (Twitter):  https://x.com/KeeperHubAppGitHub:  https://github.com/techops-services/keeperhubDiscord: https://discord.gg/G2sbPd46Rs⚠️ DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Building better foundations isn't about chasing the newest framework, tool, or trend. Instead, it's about reinforcing the fundamentals that consistently support good software, healthy teams, and sustainable businesses. This episode closes out the Building Better Foundations series by stepping back and asking a practical question: are we still doing the things that matter most? Foundations rarely feel urgent. Because they're repetitive and often invisible, they're easy to deprioritize when deadlines tighten. However, when quality drops, focus slips, or growth stalls, the root cause is almost always the same—the foundations weren't maintained. Why Building Better Foundations Start With "Why" At the core of every strong foundation is clarity. Why does this work matter? Why does this business exist? Why are you building this product at all? Without clear answers, priorities blur and effort becomes reactive. As a result, teams stay busy without making meaningful progress. Re-centering on purpose provides a filter for decisions, helping teams choose what not to do just as much as what to pursue. The same principle applies to software and business. When purpose is clear, design decisions improve, roadmaps stabilize, and trade-offs become easier to justify. Building Better Foundations and Process Before Tools Tools are tempting—especially automation and AI. However, tools don't fix broken processes; they amplify them. If the underlying workflow is unclear or inefficient, adding technology only creates faster chaos. For that reason, building better foundations requires understanding the process first and then deciding where tools truly add value. This approach helps teams avoid constant tool churn and keeps attention focused on outcomes rather than novelty. Process Before Automation Clarify and stabilize workflows before introducing AI or automation Automating broken processes increases complexity, not productivity Building Better Foundations in Daily Developer Work Foundations show up in everyday habits. For example, designing before coding, writing meaningful comments, and committing code with intent all contribute to long-term stability. Although these practices may feel optional under pressure, they're what make systems maintainable and resilient. Skipping them might save minutes today, but it usually costs hours later. Over time, consistency in these habits separates fragile codebases from durable ones. Building Better Foundations for Business Growth For independent developers, consultants, and leaders, building better foundations also means working on the business—not just in it. While billable work feels productive, it doesn't scale by itself. Sustainable growth requires time spent on branding, marketing, process improvement, and planning. Although this work is often non-billable, it directly supports future stability. Working On vs. In the Business Non-billable work creates long-term opportunity Small, consistent investments compound over time Building Better Foundations and Focused Execution Distraction is one of the biggest threats to strong foundations. New ideas, side projects, and constant context switching quietly erode momentum. Focused execution means regularly checking whether current work aligns with real priorities. Short work cycles, clear goals, and intentional pauses help prevent drift and keep effort aligned. Foundation Checkpoint Are today's tasks aligned with your core goals? What can be deferred, simplified, or removed? Using AI to Strengthen Building Better Foundations AI can be a powerful accelerator when used intentionally. In practice, the most effective use cases target repetitive, low-value work and free up time for higher-impact thinking. Used thoughtfully, AI reinforces better foundations by supporting focus and experimentation. On the other hand, used carelessly, it becomes just another source of noise. Resetting Your Year With Building Better Foundations As this series wraps up, the takeaway is straightforward: revisit your foundations. Write down your goals. Clarify your priorities. Then build a roadmap and commit to it. Ultimately, building better foundations isn't a one-time effort. It's an ongoing discipline that enables growth, resilience, and adaptability. If you want better outcomes this year, start by strengthening what everything else depends on. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Finding A Mentor – Creating a Solid Foundation Strong Foundations Start with Strong Requirements Building And Reinforcing Your Foundational Skills Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

Meet Jim Brusseau, VP of Sales and Marketing at PAR Excellence, a company that automates inventory management for modern healthcare. Jim shares how PAR Excellence helps hospitals reduce labor dependence, improve order accuracy, and lower inventory levels without compromising availability. He also discusses the importance of referrals, digital marketing, and building a strong team culture in the healthcare industry.

In this episode of Pathmonk Presents, we welcome Katherine Campbell, CMO of Shape. Katherine introduces Shape's all-in-one sales and marketing solution, designed to simplify complex CRM processes for businesses of all sizes. She discusses how Shape addresses the challenges of limited marketing budgets and time constraints, enabling businesses to effectively reach their target audience. Katherine shares insights on Shape's expansion into various industries, their customer acquisition strategies, and the crucial role of website optimization in lead conversion. She also offers valuable advice for marketers on continuous learning and adapting to rapidly evolving technologies.

HBX Group sits in the middle of one of the most complex customer service chains in travel. A single issue can span a traveller, a travel agent, a global booking platform and a hotel on the other side of the world.In this episode, we explore how HBX Group is leveraging artificial intelligence to transform its global customer service operations with Xavier Godoy Moya, Customer Experience & Automation Director, and Adam Tinsley, Global Customer Service Director.We break down how HBX uses AI-driven classification to triage hundreds of thousands of monthly cases across voice, chat, email and ticketing systems. The team explains how generative models replaced traditional intent-matching systems, enabling accurate routing across more than 70 case types while supporting deterministic safeguards required at operational scale.Adam and Xavier share results across several key use cases, including an AI classification system that accurately categorises customer inquiries into 70 different intents, automated handling of common requests such as booking confirmations and cancellations, and an innovative workflow that can automatically communicate with hotels on behalf of agents. Their real-time translation solution has enabled 24/7 service across 13 languages, dramatically expanding their global support capabilities.We also discuss their approach to agent training, which includes an AI simulation system that lets new staff practice handling customer conversations at varying levels of difficulty before taking real calls.The episode closes with measured business outcomes, including faster case resolution, growing automation rates, operational insights unlocked through AI-native reporting and the next wave of experimentation around sentiment-aware routing and more adaptive voice experiences.Show notesFind out more about HBX Group: https://www.hbxgroup.comFollow Kane Simms on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesimmsDownload our exclusive report on how AI agents keep CX stable when volume explodes: https://vux.world/how-ai-agents-keep-cx-stable-when-volume-explodes/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=SurgeHappensTake our updated AI Maturity Assessment: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/a26bf9Rr?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=vuxconsulting25Subscribe to VUX World: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/Qlo5aaeWSubscribe to The AI Ultimatum Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/kanesimms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis program will offer you lots of ideas for automating various aspects of your business. Automation and bring a new level of customer service to any business and here Louis addresses many tasks you can and should consider as you move your business to the next level.  Artificial intelligence comes in many forms and will not replace people. but help you grow your business so you will need more people. Takes notes, listen more than once, share with staff and begin considering how you can automate the tasks in your business that will be appreciated by your customers.This short one minute welcome will set the stage for Louis Feuer's many podcast and provide you information for contacting Louis about programs for your business colleagues. Visit www.DynamicSeminars.com for more information.

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#762 If hiring feels like a never-ending headache, this episode could change everything! Today, Brien Gearin sits down with Brandon Vaughn, founder of Wise Coatings and HireBus, to uncover how he scaled a garage floor coating company from zero to 39 locations in just four years — and why the pain of hiring led him to create one of the most innovative recruiting platforms in the home services industry. Brandon shares how HireBus uses AI agents to write job ads, assess candidates, and automatically schedule top-tier interviews, saving business owners 25+ hours per hire. They break down how great hiring is really a marketing problem, why most job postings fail to attract quality people, and how shifting your focus from “how” to “who” can unlock massive growth. If you want to build a dream team, reduce turnover, and free yourself from the hiring hamster wheel, this episode is a must-listen! (Original Air Date - 6/2/25) What we discuss with Brandon: + Scaling Wise Coatings to 39 locations + Why hiring is a marketing problem + Using AI agents to screen candidates + Writing job ads that attract talent + Always-on recruiting strategy + Behavioral assessments for better hires + Building a waitlist of technicians + Automating the hiring funnel + Importance of speed to lead + Creating a strong employer brand Thank you, Brandon! Check out HireBus at ⁠HireBus.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

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Editor's note: Welcome to our new AI for Science pod, with your new hosts RJ and Brandon! See the writeup on Latent.Space (https://Latent.Space) for more details on why we're launching 2 new pods this year. RJ Honicky is a co-founder and CTO at MiraOmics (https://miraomics.bio/), building AI models and services for single cell, spatial transcriptomics and pathology slide analysis. Brandon Anderson builds AI systems for RNA drug discovery at Atomic AI (https://atomic.ai). Anything said on this podcast is his personal take — not Atomic's.—From building molecular dynamics simulations at the University of Washington to red-teaming GPT-4 for chemistry applications and co-founding Future House (a focused research organization) and Edison Scientific (a venture-backed startup automating science at scale)—Andrew White has spent the last five years living through the full arc of AI's transformation of scientific discovery, from ChemCrow (the first Chemistry LLM agent) triggering White House briefings and three-letter agency meetings, to shipping Kosmos, an end-to-end autonomous research system that generates hypotheses, runs experiments, analyzes data, and updates its world model to accelerate the scientific method itself.* The ChemCrow story: GPT-4 + React + cloud lab automation, released March 2023, set off a storm of anxiety about AI-accelerated bioweapons/chemical weapons, led to a White House briefing (Jake Sullivan presented the paper to the president in a 30-minute block), and meetings with three-letter agencies asking “how does this change breakout time for nuclear weapons research?”* Why scientific taste is the frontier: RLHF on hypotheses didn't work (humans pay attention to tone, actionability, and specific facts, not “if this hypothesis is true/false, how does it change the world?”), so they shifted to end-to-end feedback loops where humans click/download discoveries and that signal rolls up to hypothesis quality* Cosmos: the full scientific agent with a world model (distilled memory system, like a Git repo for scientific knowledge) that iterates on hypotheses via literature search, data analysis, and experiment design—built by Ludo after weeks of failed attempts, the breakthrough was putting data analysis in the loop (literature alone didn't work)* Why molecular dynamics and DFT are overrated: “MD and DFT have consumed an enormous number of PhDs at the altar of beautiful simulation, but they don't model the world correctly—you simulate water at 330 Kelvin to get room temperature, you overfit to validation data with GGA/B3LYP functionals, and real catalysts (grain boundaries, dopants) are too complicated for DFT”* The AlphaFold vs. DE Shaw Research counterfactual: DE Shaw built custom silicon, taped out chips with MD algorithms burned in, ran MD at massive scale in a special room in Times Square, and David Shaw flew in by helicopter to present—Andrew thought protein folding would require special machines to fold one protein per day, then AlphaFold solved it in Google Colab on a desktop GPU* The E3 Zero reward hacking saga: trained a model to generate molecules with specific atom counts (verifiable reward), but it kept exploiting loopholes, then a Nature paper came out that year proving six-nitrogen compounds are possible under extreme conditions, then it started adding nitrogen gas (purchasable, doesn't participate in reactions), then acid-base chemistry to move one atom, and Andrew ended up “building a ridiculous catalog of purchasable compounds in a Bloom filter” to close the loopAndrew White* FutureHouse: http://futurehouse.org/* Edison Scientific: http://edisonscientific.com/* X: https://x.com/andrewwhite01* Cosmos paper: https://futurediscovery.org/cosmosFull Video EpisodeTimestamps00:00:00 Introduction: Andrew White on Automating Science with Future House and Edison Scientific00:02:22 The Academic to Startup Journey: Red Teaming GPT-4 and the ChemCrow Paper00:11:35 Future House Origins: The FRO Model and Mission to Automate Science00:12:32 Resigning Tenure: Why Leave Academia for AI Science00:15:54 What Does ‘Automating Science' Actually Mean?00:17:30 The Lab-in-the-Loop Bottleneck: Why Intelligence Isn't Enough00:18:39 Scientific Taste and Human Preferences: The 52% Agreement Problem00:20:05 Paper QA, Robin, and the Road to Cosmos00:21:57 World Models as Scientific Memory: The GitHub Analogy00:40:20 The Bitter Lesson for Biology: Why Molecular Dynamics and DFT Are Overrated00:43:22 AlphaFold's Shock: When First Principles Lost to Machine Learning00:46:25 Enumeration and Filtration: How AI Scientists Generate Hypotheses00:48:15 CBRN Safety and Dual-Use AI: Lessons from Red Teaming01:00:40 The Future of Chemistry is Language: Multimodal Debate01:08:15 Ether Zero: The Hilarious Reward Hacking Adventures01:10:12 Will Scientists Be Displaced? Jevons Paradox and Infinite Discovery01:13:46 Cosmos in Practice: Open Access and Enterprise Partnerships Get full access to Latent.Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

Join Evan Burkosky, CEO and Co-founder of Kimaru.ai, for a masterclass on the future of enterprise resilience. In an era of constant global volatility, traditional supply chain planning is breaking down. Evan explains how Kimaru.ai is moving beyond simple prediction to Decision Intelligence using patented Causal Engines and Decision Digital Twins. Learn how World Models and accountable AI are allowing enterprise leaders to automate high-stakes decisions in manufacturing, logistics, and procurement to drive massive efficiency and savings.

Principal Security Consultant and community favorite Jake Hildreth returns to The PowerShell Podcast to talk about building smarter automation, leveling up through community, and creating tools that solve real problems. Andrew shares his “stop trying so hard” theme for the year, how working smarter applies directly to scripting and security, and why getting involved with others is one of the fastest ways to grow in your career. The conversation dives into Jake's recent projects including Deck, a Markdown-to-terminal presentation tool built on Spectre.Console, and Stepper, a resumable scripting framework designed for long-running workflows that can't be fully automated end-to-end. They also explore presentation skills, avoiding “death by PowerPoint,” and why security work requires constantly re-checking assumptions as threats evolve.   Key Takeaways: • Work smarter, not harder — Whether you're scripting or building a career, small sustainable improvements beat grinding yourself into a corner. • Resumable automation is a game changer — Stepper helps scripts safely pause and resume, making real-world workflows more reliable when humans or flaky APIs are part of the loop. • Community turns into real momentum — Contributing, asking questions, and sharing feedback builds skills, friendships, and opportunities faster than trying to learn alone.   Guest Bio: Jake Hildreth is a Principal Security Consultant at Semperis, Microsoft MVP, and longtime builder of tools that make identity security suck a little less. With nearly 25 years in IT (and the battle scars to prove it), he specializes in helping orgs secure Active Directory and survive the baroque disaster that is Active Directory Certificate Services. He's the creator of Locksmith, Stepper, Deck, BlueTuxedo, and PowerPUG!, open-source tools built to make life easier for overworked identity admins. When he's not untangling Kerberos or wrangling DNS, he's usually hanging out with his favorite people and most grounding reality check: his wife and daughter.   Resource Links: • Jake Hildreth's Website – https://jakehildreth.com • Jake's GitHub - https://github.com/jakehildreth Andrew's Links - https://andrewpla.tech/links • PowerShell Spectre Console – https://pwshspectreconsole.com/ • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ • PowerShell Conference Europe – https://psconf.eu • PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit – https://powershellsummit.org • Jake's PowerShell Wednesday – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdV6Qecn9v0 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rFeoTKLerkA  

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Jordan Welke Published: January 26, 2026 Length: ~30 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center ACE Up Your Trade Game: Modernizing Family Logistics This week on Simply Trade, host Annik Sobing chats with Jordan Welke, next-generation leader of Welke Customs Brokers & International Freight Forwarders, about evolving a family-owned logistics firm in a changing trade landscape. From rented desks symbolizing rapid 2025 growth to blending old-school service with cutting-edge tech, Jordan shares how Welke transformed challenges into expansion. Whether you're scaling a brokerage, managing hybrid teams, or navigating tariffs, this episode reveals strategies for staying nimble, compliant, and people-focused amid industry shifts.​ What You'll Learn in This Episode: Origins of Welke: Founded in 1985 from a basement brokerage to North America's magazine specialist 2025 breakout: Two new U.S. offices, 10 hires, NV OCC licensing for freight forwarding Hybrid culture: Three office days, flying teams for unity despite remote options Tech-service blend: Automating data entry to free staff for concierge client care Growth drivers: Capturing clients from acquired competitors, handling supply chain chaos Branding edge: Fun website vibes (shipping container dreams) driving inbound leads Leadership scaling: Empower divisional managers while communicating 5-year vision company-wide Adapting to pitfalls: Nimble mindset, owning mistakes, constant education like CVSA exams Future-proofing: Compliance tech, agency feeds, and hiring hustlers for U.S. sales​ Tips for Getting Started: Honor roots: Pair personalized service with AI for mundane tasks—keep humans on exceptions. Build online presence: SEO-optimize with personality to stand out in searches. Scale smart: Hire/promote leaders per office, share vision to preserve "mom-and-pop" feel. Stay adaptable: Embrace failure as learning; invest in team training amid tariffs/strikes. Respond fast: Answer crisis calls instantly—turn disruptions into loyalty wins.​ Key Takeaways: Welke proves family businesses thrive by modernizing without losing heart—40 profitable years into 2026 growth. Tech enhances, doesn't replace, expert people in complex trade. Nimbleness, culture, and quick service capture market share as boomers retire and chaos rises. Data-driven branding and automation build credibility for enterprise plays.​ Resources & Mentions: Jordan Welke: Connect on LinkedIn (search Welke Customs Brokers) Welke Customs Brokers: www.welke.com — Customs brokerage, freight forwarding, 3PL across North America Hiring: U.S. freight/customs sales roles open—DM Jordan for culture-fit hustlers Industry context: Tariffs, CARM, supply disruptions boosting demand for agile partners​ Credits Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Jordan Welk Producer: Annik Sobing      Subscribe & Follow New episodes weekly! Presented by: Global Training Center

Send us a textWhat happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond images and begins interpreting clinical notes, kidney biopsies, multimodal cancer data, and even healthcare costs?In this episode, I open the year by exploring four recent studies that show how AI is expanding across the full spectrum of medical data. From Large Language Models (LLM) reading unstructured clinical text to computational pathology supporting rare kidney disease diagnosis, multimodal cancer prediction, and cost-effectiveness modeling in oncology, this session connects innovation with real-world clinical impact.Across all discussions, one theme is clear: progress depends not just on performance, but on integration, validation, interpretability, and trust.HIGHLIGHTS:00:00–05:30 | Welcome & 2026 Outlook New year reflections, global community check-in, and upcoming Digital Pathology Place initiatives.05:30–16:00 | LLMs for Clinical Phenotyping How GPT-4 and NLP automate phenotyping from free-text EHR notes in Crohn's disease, reducing manual chart review while matching expert performance.16:00–23:30 | AI Screening for Fabry Nephropathy A computational pathology pipeline identifies foamy podocytes on renal biopsies and introduces a quantitative Zebra score to support nephropathologists.23:30–29:30 | Is AI Cost-Effective in Oncology? A Markov model evaluates AI-based response prediction in locally advanced rectal cancer, highlighting when AI delivers value—and when it does not.29:30–38:30 | LLM-Guided Arbitration in Multimodal AI A multi-expert deep learning framework uses large language models to resolve disagreement between AI models, improving transparency and robustness.38:30–44:30 | Real-World AI & Cautionary Notes Ambient clinical scribing in practice, AI hallucinated citations, and why guardrails remain essential.KEY TAKEAWAYS• LLMs can extract meaningful clinical phenotypes from narrative notes at scale • AI can support rare disease diagnosis without replacing expert judgment • Economic value matters as much as technical performance • Explainability and arbitration are becoming critical in multimodal AI systems • Human oversight remains central to responsible adoptionResources & ReferencesDigital Pathology Place: https://www.digitalpathologyplace.comDigital Pathology 101 (free PDF, updates included)Automating clinical phenotyping using natural language processingZebra bodies recognition by artificial intelligence (ZEBRA): a computational tool for Fabry nephropathyCost-effectiveness analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) for response prediction of neoadjuvant radio(chemo)therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) in the NetherlandsA multi-expert deep learning framework with LLM-guided arbitration for multimodal histopathology predictionSupport the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

In this episode, host Josh interviews Ryan Deiss, founder of DigitalMarketer, about the smartest way for entrepreneurs to hire their first employees. Ryan explains why business owners should avoid hiring assistants for minor tasks and instead recruit experienced professionals who can fully own critical business functions. He discusses overcoming fears around big hires, financial considerations, and the importance of mapping out your value creation process. Ryan also shares strategies for systematizing operations and building a team that enables real growth and freedom, rather than creating more management headaches.Chapters:Introduction to Ryan Deiss and Episode Overview (00:00:00)Host introduces Ryan Deiss, his background, and the episode's focus on business operating systems and hiring.Common Mistakes in First Hires (00:02:12)Ryan explains what not to do when hiring your first employee, warning against hiring assistants for minor tasks.The "Genius with a Thousand Helpers" Trap (00:02:56)Discussion on why hiring helpers instead of professionals leads to more management and less freedom.Hiring Professionals to Own Critical Functions (00:03:46)Advice to map value creation, identify weak spots, and hire experienced professionals to own those areas.Overcoming Fear and Financial Concerns in Big Hires (00:04:37)Ryan addresses the fear and financial hesitation of hiring high-level employees and how to mitigate it.Cost Comparison: Professionals vs. Multiple Helpers (00:06:14)Breakdown of the financial and operational impact of hiring one pro versus several lower-level helpers.The Real Cost of Ineffective Hiring (00:07:48)Explains the long-term frustration and wasted resources from hiring multiple helpers instead of a pro.Path to Entrepreneurial Freedom (00:09:18)Ryan outlines the goal: remove yourself from all value creation steps by hiring pros for each function.Debunking the "Learn It Before You Hire It" Myth (00:10:13)Ryan refutes the idea that founders must master a function before hiring an expert for it.Three Actionable Takeaways (00:11:39)Host summarizes key actions: value creation mapping, overcoming imposter syndrome for big hires, and automating processes.Closing and Where to Learn More (00:13:31)Ryan shares where listeners can learn more about his programs and communities.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites  Founders BoardKey Takeaways  Value Creation Mapping: "00:11:58"  Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 00:12:59  Automating the Value Creation Process: 00:13:28Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm super excited to introduce to you Ryan Deiss. Ryan is the founder and the CEO of The Scalable Company Digital Marketer, and a founding partner at Scalable Equity, LLC, a venture equity accelerator that builds and acquires B2B media and software brands. He is a bestselling author, founder of multiple companies, collectively employing hundreds around the globe, and one of the most dynamic speakers on business operating systems in the United States today. So welcome to the podcast, Ryan.Ryan 00:00:32  Thanks for having me. It is not difficult to be among the most dynamic speakers about business operating systems, because most people would consider that to be like watching paint dry. But I think it's I think it's pretty sexy stuff, so I appreciate that.Josh 00:00:47  Hey, and I agree as well. Typically it is, it is one of those topics that most people, I think tend to avoid, right? If you go to a conference and you're like, which one should I go to? I think the shiny object is always like the newest marketing hack, right? Or like social media? and with your experience obviously running Digital Marketer, you're you're well versed in that.Josh 00:01:09  And I think you could argue you're one of the most well-versed in digital marketing itself. But today we're going to be talking all about business operating systems. So how do you know who should be your first hire? Right. is it kind of going along that customer journey, so to speak, or your value journey that we're talking about here? And is it identifying, you know, hey, actually our secret sauce is in product innovation, right? Like that's our secret sauce. That's where it seems like we're bringing a lot of value, especially on Amazon. Right. You talk about, you know, bringing traffic. It's like well Amazon's brought traffic to you. Plus they have the fulfillment engine. So like they've tackled two big levers for a lot of people right. so if you identify like, hey, we're really good at product innovation or something like that, Does that mean, hey, I should first hire out that product innovation? Or do I need to figure out a product? Do I need to hire a project manager? Or is it an executive assistant? Like, how do you go through the process of deciding who to hire first and why?Ryan 00:02:12  So let me answer the question by telling you what not to do.Ryan 00:02:14  And then I'll come back around and give a more explicit answer. So what most people do, and it's not what you should do, is they go around and they look at all the stuff that needs to get done, right. And it's their name in all the boxes. And so what they say is, okay, I need to get somebody to help me with all of the little things so that I have more time to do these quote unquote important things. Right? So I need to hire, you know, a virtual assistant to help, like, answer my email and to deal with my scheduling. And, you know, I need to hire somebody else over here to, you know, respond to this and take care of that. And, you know, in this particular step, if I, if I just had somebody to help me do some of the pieces of this, you know, then, you know, then then I could be more efficient. And what we're doing when we do that is.Ryan 00:02:56  And the reason that's not what you do is you're what is known as the genius with a thousand helpers. Okay. And so you're not actually creating any additional space and freedom for yourself. You're just adding the management of other people and the tasking out of other people to your already cluttered to do list. And that's why it doesn't work. And that's why ultimately these people wind up failing and we're like, oh, they suck. And they were supposed to help me. And they're supposed to take time off. And they're not. They're just asking me all these questions. I don't have time to answer all these questions. Right. It's because we didn't hire someone to own a critical aspect of the value creation process. We hired somebody to help us continue to own that process. So what I would encourage you to do is look at the value creation flow and to say, what are the critical tasks and processes that I don't like. And I'm not particularly good at, but I'm currently being forced to do okay.Ryan 00:03:46  So it's incredibly critical. It's incredibly important. But you don't necessarily like doing it and and you don't necessarily. You're not necessarily the best in the world at it. So let's say again, you know, you're running an e-commerce business and you really love the product side of things. You love the innovation and the sourcing. you love, you know, thinking about the packaging and the positioning, but you're getting the bulk of your traffic, let's say, from, you know, Pinterest and Instagram. And really, you don't geek out that much on Pinterest and Instagram, but you're good enough at it, right? So what people would say is like, I guess I'm gonna get somebody to help with photography and maybe somebody can write some of the descriptions and do a littl...

In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Hai Nghiem from AGI Ventures Canada to explore how Claude Code is changing the way teams build software, automate workflows, and even run go-to-market operations—without requiring everyone to be a developer.Hai walks through real, hands-on examples of using Claude Code as a terminal-based AI agent to qualify inbound leads, generate follow-up emails and statements of work, manage internal context with skills and sub-agents, and even automate browser-based tasks like filling out applications. The conversation dives deep into go-to-market engineering, context engineering, and why skills are becoming one of the most powerful primitives for scaling AI across an organization.If you're curious how non-technical teams can start using agents today—or how technical teams can dramatically compress GTM and sales workflows—this episode is a must-listen.Key Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:08.334 – “What's the killer AI product everyone should be using?”00:25.582 – Hai introduces Claude Code and why it's blowing up01:10.900 – Claude Code as an agent running in your terminal01:45.600 – Go-to-market engineering and reducing SDR teams02:10.222 – Industry trend: shrinking sales teams with AI agents03:45.976 – Claude Code vs Cursor for coding workflows04:32.100 – Writing 90% of production code with AI (safely)05:45.300 – Non-coding automation with Claude Code, Zapier, and n8n06:01.645 – What AGI Ventures Canada does06:45.900 – AI Tinkers community and the origins of AGI Ventures07:38.958 – Automating inbound lead qualification08:50.839 – Live role play: discovery call walkthrough09:12.607 – Using Notion as a live note-taker and context store10:03.350 – Example GTM automation use cases at Fellow11:52.973 – Running Claude Code with “dangerously skip permissions”13:07.050 – Sub-agents vs skills explained16:40.851 – What Claude “skills” actually are17:15.359 – Email writer skill walkthrough20:19.750 – Auto-updating skills from real GTM learnings22:19.592 – How Claude pulls context from Notion automatically25:42.632 – Generating follow-up emails using skills30:08.595 – Generating Statements of Work with scripts31:35.478 – Browser automation with the Claude Chrome extension32:16.870 – Auto-filling applications using personal skills34:56.562 – AI-powered Discord bot for community support37:18.114 – Live fact-checking inside Discord38:09.159 – How to contact AGI VenturesTools & Technologies MentionedClaude (Anthropic)An AI assistant positioned as a business-focused alternative to ChatGPT.Claude CodeA terminal-based AI agent that can write code, automate workflows, manage files, and interact with browsers—used heavily for GTM and internal automation.Claude SkillsLightweight, reusable instruction sets that teach Claude how to perform specific tasks (e.g., writing sales emails) without permanently consuming context.Claude Sub-agentsDelegated agents used to manage context and offload complex tasks without bloating the main agent's context window.NotionUsed as a lightweight CRM, document store, and central source of truth for agent context.DiscordPrimary internal and community communication platform, integrated with AI bots for automated responses.Chrome Automation (Claude Extension)Allows Claude Code to control the browser and complete web-based tasks like filling out forms.ZapierNo-code automation tool for connecting apps and workflows.n8nOpen-source workflow automation tool often used for advanced AI and agent pipelines.GPT Models (OpenAI)Currently used in AGI Ventures' Discord bot, with plans to migrate to Claude models.Contact Hai:agiventures.cahai@agiventures.cahttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/haiphunghiemSubscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Northwest Registered Agent - www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twistCrusoe Cloud - https://crusoe.ai/savingsLinkedIn Jobs - http://linkedIn.com/twistToday's show: On today's TWIST episode, Alex interviews two of the top startup co-founders: Keller Cliffton of Zipline and Anastasis Germanidis of Runway. Zipline announced its $600 million raise at a $7.6 BILLION valuation. Kellers breaks down the origins, economics, and future of Zipline's contrarian bet in drone delivery. What was science fiction a decade ago is now a regular part of life for many. In fact, Zipline operates more flights than United!Zipline is set to leapfrog the car delivery apps AND self driving cars with the superior economics of drone delivery. It is much cheaper to transport your burrito in a lightweight drone than a 6,000 pound self driving car!Then, Alex is joined by Anastasis Germanidis, the CTO and co-founder of Runway, to explain why the next frontier of generative AI is world models! Runway  is looking to build a universal simulation, which will unlock massive gains in robotics, autonomy, and simulations. The world model would be able to simulate rare edge cases that could take years to find naturally! Check out how this cutting edge AI startup's NYU Tisch School of Art's originsThen, See Jason's answer to the question: “When should founders pivot or give up?”Timestamps: (00:00) The Drone revolution is here!(02:46) Inside Zipline's factory to build 20K drones a year(04:40) American dynamism Vs. Chinese manufacturing dominance(09:00) How Zipline is growing 75% month on month(9:50) Northwest Registered Agent. Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity —  Learn more at www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist(11:15) Zipline teleports food and goods to your house(21:54) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/savings to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(23:02) Is it affordable to use a drone to deliver a burrito?(29:18) Zipline DOUBLES United's flight numbers(31:11) LinkedIn Jobs - post your job for free at http://linkedIn.com/twist then promote it to get access to LinkedIn Jobs new AI assistant.(32:21) Anastasis break's down Runway's AI modeling(35:24) Runway's Gen 4.5 and the world model(40:57) Why do robotics companies need a world model?(43:04) Using AI to simulate robot laundry folding(52:37) Runway's origins at NYU's art school(55:46) Founder Q/A: When to pivot or give up on your startup*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.com)Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(9:50) Northwest Registered Agent. Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity —  Learn more at www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist(21:54) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/savings to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(31:11) LinkedIn Jobs - post your job for free at http://linkedIn.com/twist then promote it to get access to LinkedIn Jobs new AI assistant.Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/

Can technology truly replace the warmth of human connection in collections?Here's the truth: automation can't carry compassion. But you can blend both for better outcomes.Today's Multifamily Operations Tip of the Day unpacks a tension we're all feeling: How do you automate rent collections without turning cold and robotic?Automation is brilliant for reminders, logs, and consistency, but it still requires human empathy. This episode explores how leaders can use PropTech tools like Elise AI (no sponsorships here, just a good example) while still empowering teams to apply discretion where it counts. Collections are emotional. Context matters. And sometimes, only a human voice will do.Technology should support your people, not replace them. Not yet. The best approach is a hybrid one: let the tech do the grunt work, but reserve judgment and empathy for your on-site teams.If you believe PropTech should enhance, not replace, humanity in property operations, subscribe to the channel and share your own tips in the comments below.Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comBook: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaSupport comes from: https://www.365connect.com/?utm_campaign=mmnHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.comPlus: why in-person events like RETCON https://retconference.com/ matter more now than ever.Multifamily, Property Management, Rent Collections, PropTech, Automation, Resident Experience, Empathy in Leadership, Property Operations, Elise AI, Multifamily Technology, Leadership in Multifamily, Human Touch in Tech#Multifamily #PropTech #PropertyManagement #Leadership #ResidentExperience #RentCollections #AutomationWithEmpathy #EliseAI #MultifamilyLeadership #PropertyOperationsmikebrewer #multifamilycollective #multifamilymentoring #multifamilycoaching #multifamilypodcast #leadership #OpenAi #multifamilymedianetwork

Is AI coming for your job, or just the boring parts you hate? Tim Cakir, an AI consultant who scaled his agency to nearly $1M ARR in the first year, reveals why he believes "boring work" is the enemy of productivity and how AI agents can eliminate it. In this interview, Tim shares the controversial story of how he helped a company replace 50 employees with an automation tool, why he believes leaders are manufacturing AI fear, and how he built a fully automated sales CRM using Claude and Make.com. He also debates Sean on the future of "Vibe Coding" and why the future of work might just be a black terminal screen. Check out the company: https://aioperator.com

Miloš Zlatković (Mily Technologies), Erik Wilhelm (Kyburz), Gordon Steward (The Information Factory), and Jorn Spiertz (Shiptimize) discuss delivery technology.   This special episode was recorded at the OMNIC stand at Parcel+Post Expo 2025.   Miloš Zlatković, Founder & CEO at Mily Technologies, covers practical applications of AI in the postal, delivery and last mile space: Moving fast with the right data set Using AI to select OOH delivery partner locations Leveraging publicly available data Erik Wilhelm, Head of Research at Kyburz, discusses electric delivery vehicles: Factors driving interest in electric delivery vehicles Trend towards carrying greater parcel volumes in EVs Increase in battery capacity Experience with Swiss Post in battery life Customising to different local operating environments Gordon Steward from The Information Factory discusses analysing delivery costs: Understanding direct and indirect costs in parcel networks Updating underlying costs Identifying and analysing potential cost savings Jorn Spiertz, co-founder and COO at Shiptimize, covers shipping technology, inclyding: Automating delivery solutions The post-purchase experience Understanding e-commerce marketplaces  

Imagine making money while relaxing on a beach in Greece, not because you're a crypto genius, but because you own metal boxes on a dirt lot. That is the reality for Bree Hartman, a former personal trainer who traded "trading time for dollars" for the high-margin world of Self-Storage Investing.In this episode of UpFlip, Bree breaks down how she built a portfolio of over 100,000 sq ft of storage space. She explains why self-storage crushes residential real estate (lower expenses, no evicting families) and how to find "Mom and Pop" owners who still run their multi-million dollar businesses on yellow notepads.In this episode, you'll learn:The Golden Mantra: Why "No Toilets, No Tenants, No Employees" makes storage the ultimate lifestyle business.The 35% Rule: Understanding why storage has a 35% expense ratio compared to 55%+ for multifamily real estate.The "Market Rule of Fives": Bree's exact criteria for picking a winning location (Population 5k-120k, median income $50k+, etc.).Google Maps Sourcing: How to find off-market deals for free by simply scrolling through Maps and looking for facilities with no websites.The "Yellow Pad" Opportunity: Why targeting unsophisticated Mom & Pop owners allows you to force appreciation instantly by adding basic tech.The Cold Call Script: The exact, non-salesy lines Bree uses to get owners to say "Yes" to selling their business.Seller Financing Structure: How Bree bought a $500k facility with only 15% down and pays the owner monthly—skipping the bank entirely.Remote Management Tech: The software stack (Easy Storage Solutions, Gate Codes) that allows full automation without onsite employees.The 92% Occupancy Sweet Spot: Why being 100% full is actually a bad thing and a sign you are undercharging.Wholesaling for Cash: How to start with $0 by putting a facility under contract and selling the rights for a $100k fee.Tags: Business Buying, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Passive Income, Breanne Hartman, Seller Financing, Self Storage BusinessTimestamps(00:00) Intro: From Personal Trainer to Storage Empire(02:40) The Numbers: $41k/Month & Profit Margins(04:30) Why Storage Beats Residential Rentals(08:20) Targeting "Yellow Pad" Mom & Pop Owners(14:15) The "Market Rule of Fives" (Location Scouting)(17:50) Automating the Business with Tech(20:45) The Exact Cold Call Script to Buy Businesses(23:30) How to Structure Seller Financing Deals(28:30) The Fan Blitz: Red Flags & Best AdviceResources:Grow your mid-term rental business today:  https://www.upflip.com/course/the-mid-term-rental-blueprint Connect with Breanna: https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/?hl=en

Automating your work sounds great, but what if you don't know how? The first episode of the new year of Done! is about how you can get help from AI to build your automated workflows Have you created an automation in Power Automate that you're especially happy with? Write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear about it! Are you using the checklist feature in your to-do app for the right thing? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient.

With AI poised to generate nearly infinite content, personalization, and experiences, is the single most important thing marketers should be focused on actually something that can't be automated at all? Agility requires not just adopting new technologies, but knowing when and how to double down on timeless human principles. It's about integrating the power of AI without losing the soul of the brand. Today, we're going to talk about the unexpected paradox of the AI revolution. As artificial intelligence becomes more capable of creating, personalizing, and automating customer interactions at scale, the most critical differentiator for a business isn't a better algorithm, but a stronger, more trusted brand. We'll explore why brand is becoming the essential human edge in an increasingly automated world, and how leaders can harness AI not to replace their brand, but to amplify it. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Jessica Shapiro, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveRamp. About Jessica Shapiro Jessica Shapiro is Chief Marketing Officer at LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), where she leads global marketing strategy and execution. With deep experience guiding companies through critical growth inflection points, she is known for building brands, shaping categories, and aligning marketing with business strategy.Over the past two decades, Jessica has held senior marketing leadership roles at Microsoft, Starbucks, and SAP—helping established brands navigate change, scale new offerings, and grow in competitive markets. Her expertise spans brand development, go-to-market strategy, communications, and demand generation. Jessica holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from the University of Washington.,Yes,This will be completed shortly Jessica Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamshapiro/ Resources LiveRamp: https://liveramp.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com/ Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://ratethispodcast.com/agileConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In this episode, Sasha Orloff sits down with Sam Ross, founder and CEO of Numeral and former product leader at Teespring and Airbnb, about raising Series B funding from Mayfield (following Benchmark's Series A and Uncork's seed) to build what he calls "the most boring AI company"—an end-to-end sales tax automation platform that uses AI to eliminate the manual burden of multi-state and international tax compliance for e-commerce and SaaS businesses, transforming a traditionally services-heavy industry into a fully automated solution that handles everything from nexus analysis and registration to filings and government correspondence. -- SPONSORS: Notion Boost your startup with Notion—the ultimate connected workspace trusted by thousands worldwide! From engineering specs to onboarding and fundraising, Notion keeps your team organized and efficient. For a limited time, get 6 months of Notion AI FREE to supercharge your workflow. Claim your offer now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://notion.com/startups/puzzle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Puzzle

Gina breaks down what you need to know on how to automate the backend of a business to free up time for client interactions. The episode breaks down the essential steps for business automation, emphasizing the importance of creating and managing an email list. Gina shares her experience on using email platforms like Flow Desk to build automated workflows. The episode also discusses the effectiveness of offering free guides to potential clients and using platforms like ManyChat to automate communications, and the importance of nurturing client relationships through automated email sequences. Gina offers practical advice and insights aimed at helping service-based businesses, particularly those in pregnancy and postpartum care, to streamline their operations and better support their clients!00:00 Introduction to Business Automation00:22 Meet the Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:10 Gina's Journey with MamasteFit01:24 Why Automate Your Business?02:47 Building an Email List03:39 Choosing the Right Email Platform04:27 Encouraging Newsletter Signups06:10 Creating and Offering Freebies09:30 Automating Freebie Distribution10:08 Using ManyChat for Instagram Automation13:58 Nurturing Your Email List17:14 Content Ideas for Newsletters18:23 Creating Effective Free Guides20:21 Conclusion and Mentorship Invitation21:23 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

About Angelo Campano:Angelo Joseph Campano is a health IT strategist and operator known as The Original EHR Marketer™, with two decades of experience building and optimizing EHR, point-of-care, and CRM-driven commercial programs. As CEO of Flora Health, he helps healthcare companies turn clinical workflows into measurable growth through disciplined strategy, analytics, and execution. He has held senior leadership roles at Ogilvy Health, OptimizeRx, Doximity, and MDCalc, building new EHR and MCM practices and fixing underperforming ones. Angelo is trusted by global healthcare brands for his direct, results-first approach to EHR promotion, cross-channel optimization, and commercial scale.Things You'll Learn:Getting content in front of physicians only works when it fits naturally into existing EHR workflows rather than disrupting them.Collaboration with health systems and technology partners scales impact faster than building standalone tools.Market access, not AI hype, is where the biggest opportunity exists to improve patient outcomes.Automating forms, prior authorization, and financial assistance removes barriers that prevent patients from starting therapy.Measuring success means tracking how many patients get on therapy faster, not just engagement metrics.Resources:Connect with and follow Angelo Campano on LinkedIn.Follow Flora Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Matt Southworth, CISO, Priceline. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Leslie Nielsen, CISO, Mimecast. In this episode: Automating dysfunction Leading without dominating Unglamorous wins Code without comprehension Huge thanks to our sponsor, Mimecast. Cyber threats are getting smarter every day, and threat actors aren't just targeting your technology, they're targeting your most valuable asset - your people. Mimecast helps you identify and secure risk with a unified, intelligent platform that protects across the spectrum of threats; from email and chat to file sharing. Learn more at www.mimecast.com.

In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. Zach Schuchart Zach Schuchart is the Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics. He has over 20 years of experience in the North American and European transportation industries, including roles at UPS, CHAINalytics, and XPO, he brings deep expertise and leadership to the Optimal Dynamics team. As Head of Sales, he oversees a talented group of Account Executives and Solutions Engineers, guiding prospective customers through the evaluation of advanced optimization solutions that drive operational success. About Optimal Dynamics  Optimal Dynamics provides the decision intelligence layer that powers logistics transformation. Born out of 40 years of research at Princeton University, Optimal Dynamics leverages proprietary artificial intelligence technology to automate, optimize, and radically improve decision-making across trucking and transportation operations. Headquartered in New York City, Optimal Dynamics is backed by marquee investors including Koch Disruptive Technologies, Bessemer Venture Partners, The Westly Group, and Activate Capital. Learn more at www.optimaldynamics.com. Key Takeaways: Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. From Research to Reality: The Princeton Pedigree. Optimal Dynamics isn't just another tech startup; it is built on 40 years of academic research from Princeton University. This provides a level of scientific rigor and proprietary AI that differentiates their solutions from standard off-the-shelf logistics software. The Power of "Decision Intelligence". While many platforms focus on data visibility (showing you what is happening), Zach highlights the shift toward Decision Intelligence. This layer automates and optimizes the choice itself, helping carriers move from reactive management to proactive, data-driven execution. Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Execution. Leveraging Zach's 20+ years of experience at giants like UPS and XPO, the episode explores how traditional planning often fails when it hits the "real world." Optimal Dynamics focuses on creating dynamic plans that account for the inherent volatility in trucking operations. Leveraging High-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence. The core technology focuses on solving "high-dimensional" problems. Instead of looking at simple variables, the platform uses AI to process thousands of data points simultaneously—such as driver hours, fuel costs, and lane profitability—to find the "Optimal" solution. Automating the Complexities of Trucking. Automation isn't just about replacing manual tasks; it's about augmenting human capability. Zach discusses how their solutions allow sales and operations teams to evaluate complex scenarios in minutes rather than days, drastically reducing the "evaluation-to-action" cycle. Maximizing Profitability in Volatile Markets. In an industry with razor-thin margins, "Optimal Dynamics" means finding the most profitable way to move freight despite fluctuating market conditions. The platform helps fleets identify which loads to accept and how to route them to ensure maximum fleet utilization. Strategic Backing for Long-Term Transformation. The company's growth is fueled by marquee investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and Koch Disruptive Technologies. This level of backing underscores the industry's belief that Optimal Dynamics is a foundational player in the future of global logistics infrastructure. Learn More About Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage Zach Schuchart Optimal Dynamics | Linkedin Optimal Dynamics Optimizing for the Future: D.M. Bowman Embraces Decision Automation Shifting From Manual Grind to Automated Growth Driving Strategic Growth and Innovation with Decision Automation How Smarter Planning Leads to Stronger Performance Rapid Transformation and Record-Breaking Results at Grand Island Express During Freight Recession, BCB Transport Sees 19.6% Increase in Revenue Per Truck After Embracing Artificial Decision Intelligence The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Automating your Instagram DMs might sound like the ultimate time-saving solution, but what if it's actually slowing your growth? DM automation isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy and using it too early can damage trust, relationships, and sales. In this episode, you'll hear why it's so important for early-stage founders to stay hands-on in their inboxes in order to deeply understand their audience, refine messaging, and create offers that truly convert. You'll learn how real conversations provide invaluable insights into objections, buying triggers, and audience language – insights that automation simply can't replicate. You'll also learn clear criteria to assess when automation does make sense, including high message volume, repeated questions, and the need for faster response times. Emma outlines the best places to use tools like ManyChat, as well as critical moments where automation should never replace a human, such as sales conversations, pricing discussions, and relationship-building moments.  Listen in as Emma explains: Exactly what you shouldn't replace when you automate your DMs How long founders should stay hands-on in their DMs in order to sufficiently learn their audience The specific tasks that automation works beautifully for in your social posting workflow   And so much more!   Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media    Grow your brand's social media presence with us:  Tell us about your business goals and explore how our social media management services can help you reach them! ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry   

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Steijn Pelle, co-founder and CEO of Lassie, for a powerful discussion on how AI agents are transforming the way dental practices manage their administrative tasks. Steijn shares his fascinating journey from entrepreneurial beginnings in the Netherlands to leading innovative AI solutions in the U.S. healthcare space. The conversation covers how Lassie automates insurance payments, claim submissions, billing, and even appeals—boosting revenue while reducing human error and overhead.  They explore the ethical implications of AI's impact on jobs, the resurgence of skilled trades, and how AI agents are positioned to support not only dental teams but also patient communication in the near future. Steijn also shares insights into his new book, which blends personal development with Bushido, the samurai code of honor. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.lassie.ai/dsi https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Jorge Suarez joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey into PowerShell, automation, and community contribution. From attending his first MMS conference to building creative and practical PowerShell projects, Jorge talks about how PowerShell became the primary driver of his career growth. The conversation covers his popular Intune Hydration Kit, creative TUI projects inspired by shows like Severance, and how curiosity and experimentation led him to build tools he wished existed earlier in his career.   Beyond tooling, Jorge opens up about imposter syndrome, learning in public, and using PowerShell as a force multiplier to automate work, stand out professionally, and think differently about problem solving.   Key Takeaways: PowerShell accelerates careers – Automating repetitive work and forcing yourself to use PowerShell daily builds fluency and opens new opportunities. Build what you wish you had – Jorge's projects, including Intune Hydration Kit and multiple TUI tools, came from solving his own real-world problems. Imposter syndrome is fuel – When managed well, it can drive curiosity, learning, and long-term growth instead of holding you back. Guest Bio: Jorge Suarez is an Endpoint Platform Engineer and PowerShell enthusiast. Jorge is known for building creative PowerShell solutions—including terminal user interfaces and Intune automation projects. He's an active community contributor who blogs, shares code on GitHub, and advocates for learning in public.   Resource Links: Jorge Suarez on GitHub – https://github.com/jorgeasaurus Jorge's Blog – https://www.jorgeasaur.us/ Intune Hydration Kit – https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/IntuneHydrationKit Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=PowerShell+Wednesdays The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NEDX_3kDhZQ

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