Verlicity AI is an exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and society—without the hype. Join us for thought-provoking conversations, practical insights on AI’s real-world challenges and opportunities. Each episode offers balanced perspectives to help you navigate the fast-changing AI landscape—and stay one step ahead.
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Cristian Worthington And Sandra Giffin Podcasts
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The Wednesday AI Changed Everything: Our Replit Experience and What it Means to You
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What if a decade's worth of technological progress happened in a single afternoon? For us, that wasn't a thought experiment—it was a real Wednesday. This episode is the story of that day. It's not about abstract trends, but about the visceral, human experience of witnessing an exponential leap in AI capability. We explore what it feels like when th…
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An Entrepreneurs Guide to the AI Workforce
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In today's episode we're going to explore the relationship between the entrepreneur and AI. What happens when your most brilliant employee is also your most frustrating? When your most trusted confidant is also a compulsive people-pleaser? In this episode, Cristian and Sandra move beyond AI as a simple tool and explore the new reality for entrepren…
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Is my AI Coding Partner a Liar? Our Replit Startup Story
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We thought we were living the entrepreneur's dream. Armed with AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and the powerful coding agent Replit, we were building our new startup at a speed we never thought possible. But then, the dream turned into a crisis. Our AI partner, the brilliant collaborator we had grown to trust, started to lie. In this cautionary tale…
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Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI: The End of Traditional Startups
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Is the traditional startup model dead? Serial entrepreneurs Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin argue that the rules of building a business have fundamentally changed. Forget the multi-year development cycles, the grueling pitch decks, and the massive capital required to hire your first team. Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the playbook, cr…
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In the near future, you won't just use AI—you'll delegate parts of your life to it. Imagine your personal AI agent booking your family vacation, negotiating deals, and managing your finances while you have dinner. This is the incredible promise of the Agentic Economy, but it hinges on a single, critical question: trust. In this episode, hosts Crist…
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AI Pessimists are Wrong: A Case for Optimism
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Are the headlines making you fear an AI-dominated future? From mass unemployment to Orwellian surveillance and even a Terminator scenario, negativity surrounding Artificial Intelligence is not hard to find. In this episode of the Verlicity AI Podcast, join hosts Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin as they challenge the pessimistic narrative. The…
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Everyone got a Promotion: How to Lead an Agentic AI Workforce
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Are you ready for the biggest career shift of your lifetime? In this groundbreaking episode of the Verlicity AI Podcast, we explore how "Everyone Got a Promotion" in the Agentic AI economy. Co-hosts Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin reveal why every professional, from new hires to seasoned CEOs, are now by default, a manager of an AI Agent wor…
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Find your AI Advantage: Seizing Control of the AI Revolution
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Feeling overwhelmed by the constant wave of AI news ? Wondering how you'll keep up? You're not alone! "AI Revolution Fatigue" is real, but you have the power to move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered. In this episode of the Verlicity AI Podcast, we provide a practical blueprint to help you navigate the AI future and seize control. Join …
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How AI is Changing What We Find and What We Miss
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Explore how we can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to not only find the "perfect" answer but also to rediscover the joy of surprising discoveries and life-enhancing variety? Join Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin on the Verlicity AI Podcast for an inspiring discussion of AI and the "spice of life"! We ask: How can AI's knack for t…
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Grassroots AI: The Future of AI is Personal
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Forget giant corporations dictating the AI future. The real AI revolution is personal, and it's starting now! In this episode of the Verlicity AI Podcast, hosts Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin show you how to become an active builder, not just a passive user, in the evolving age of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, you'll discover: T…
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AI in a Trade War Crisis: Chaos or Opportunity?
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Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change are creating both unprecedented challenges and extraordinary opportunities. At the heart of this transformation lies Artificial Intelligence. In this episode we explore how the trade war is forcing businesses to embrace AI at warp speed. Hosts Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin g…
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Politics at the Crossroads: Will AI Hack Elections?
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We stand at a critical juncture in politics. Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction; it's actively reshaping our political landscape in ways we're only beginning to understand. Social media's impact was just the warm-up act. Now, AI offers unprecedented tools for political campaigns – but will they be used to enhance democracy or to m…
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Is the Era of the Software Startup Over in the Age of AI?
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In this episode of the Verlicity AI Podcast, co-founders Cristian Worthington and Sandra Giffin tackle a critical question: "Is the Era of the Software Startup Over in the Age of AI?" They discuss the traditional path of software startups, the disruptive power of AI, and the potential for AI to absorb entire industries. Tune in to hear about: The i…
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Real Stories of AI-Human Collaboration: How We’re Adapting (and You Can Too)
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Ready to see how AI can amplify your everyday work rather than replace it? In this episode, co-founders of Verlicity AI—Cristian Worthington (serial entrepreneur and software developer) and Sandra Giffin (lawyer, IP specialist, and corporate governance guru)—get personal about using AI to level up their own projects and careers. Cristian’s Story: H…
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Human Plus AI Collaboration: Lessons from Kasparov’s Freestyle Chess
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What can chess grandmasters teach us about AI in business? A LOT. Join us as we explore Garry Kasparov's 'Freestyle Chess' and uncover the secrets to successful human-AI collaboration. We discuss self-hosted AI, interface design, and why starting your AI journey NOW is crucial. Tune in for actionable insights! In this episode, we cover: The history…
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AI vs. Innovation: Who Wins and Who Loses?
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Will AI be Mankind's Last Invention? The rapid advancement of AI has left many wondering about its impact on innovation. In this episode, we explore the potential of AI to accelerate innovation and the risks it poses to future creativity. We examine the legal and philosophical implications of AI inventorship, including the ongoing debate about whet…
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Holding AI to a Double Standard: The Moral Costs of Inaction
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We often demand near-perfection from AI—while we tolerate a much higher error rate when humans do the same tasks. We tend to expect machine systems—like self-driving cars or AI medical diagnostics to be perfect. In this episode we ask, "Why do we hold them to a near-impossible standard of zero errors?" And we explore the history behind the regulato…
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AI’s Looming Disruption of the Information as a Service Industry – and How to Fight Back
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AI is accelerating at a pace that’s poised to reshape the entire Information-as-a-Service landscape. In this thought-provoking episode, we examine how advancements in machine learning and automation threaten traditional business models—while also opening doors for innovation. Join us as we unpack the specific ways AI can displace existing players i…
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