Best Forum3 Podcasts (2025)

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Transforming Pet Care: Jennifer Strickland's AI-Driven Leadership 33:15

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, hosts Adam Brotman and Andy Sack sit down with Jennifer Strickland Fowler, CEO of Destination Pet, a rapidly growing company with over 160 pet care centers across 34 states. Jennifer shares her journey from human healthcare into pet care leadership and how her perspective on AI has shifted dramaticall…

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The Truth Behind Corporate AI Project Failures: Understanding the MIT Study and ChatGPT-5 Release 13:00

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In this special mini-episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack dig into two of the biggest AI stories making headlines. They start with the recent MIT study that fueled a viral Fortune headline claiming 95% of corporate AI projects fail. Adam explains what the research actually found, from the limitations of wrapper apps to…

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AI-Era Entrepreneurship: Fast Launches, Lasting Moats, and Customer-First Growth 37:54

2M ago37:54

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we’re joined by Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne, co-founders of Audos and authors of Me, My Customer, and AI. Drawing on decades of entrepreneurial experience, they share how AI is transforming not just the pace of innovation, but the very nature of what it means to build a business. From the rise…

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Learning AI Together: Inside Cabiʼs Transformation with CIO Keith Fairclough 36:12

2M ago36:12

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we’re joined by Keith Fairclough, CIO of Cabi, a women’s apparel brand with a national network of over 2,000 independent stylists. Keith walks us through how he went from early AI experimentation to spearheading a full-scale transformation at Cabi, turning curiosity into capability across the entire c…

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BBQ Meets AI: How Shawn Walchef Turned a Restaurant into a Tech-Driven Media Empire 30:49

3M ago30:49

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In this special episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we go global with our first international guest, Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media, joining us from Bulgaria. Shawn shares how he’s using AI not just to support operations, but to fuel real innovation across both his restaurant and media businesses. He walks us through a ga…

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AI Notebooks, Second Brains & The Future of Knowledge Work 45:07

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, author and tech thinker Steven Johnson shares the surprising origin story of Google’s NotebookLM. Learn how a writer’s personal obsession with note-taking turned into a viral AI-native product now transforming enterprise workflows.By Forum3

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AI First Digital Epilogue: Living in the AGI Zone 17:18

3M ago17:18

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AI First: A Playbook for Future-Proofing Your Business and Brand in the AI Era is officially out, and the world of AI has moved fast since we submitted the manuscript nine months ago. In this special launch-day episode, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack bring listeners behind the scenes to reflect on what has changed, what didn’t make it into the book, an…

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What Restaurant Leaders Can Do to Unlock Growth Again: Recapping Food on Demand Conference 2025 7:13

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Fresh from the floor of the Food on Demand Conference in Las Vegas, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack unpack what’s top of mind for today’s restaurant leaders. In this episode, they reflect on the slowdown in digital growth, rising consumer price sensitivity, and the evolving challenges facing operators in 2025. They also explore how AI is transitioning f…

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AI in Commercial Real Estate: A $100B Opportunity with Locate.ai 27:59

5M ago27:59

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Commercial Real Estate brokerage is a $100B market, yet still stuck and manual as ever. In this episode, Joe Lee, CEO and founder of Locate.ai, shares how his company is using predictive AI and generative AI to transform the way national enterprises transact and expand into brick-and-mortar. From boosting store sales by 15% and increasing broker th…

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Speed, Data, and AI: How Matt Britton Future-Proofed Suzy 37:01

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we sit down with Matt Britton, Founder & CEO of Suzy, to explore how AI is transforming the way businesses operate. Matt shares his personal “aha” moment with AI, how he applied those insights to revolutionize his company, and why he believes CEOs must lead the charge in AI adoption—or risk getting le…

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The Iron Man Suit for Startups: How AI Drives Efficiency at Decent 56:09

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, the hosts dive into a dynamic conversation with Nick Soman, CEO of Decent and an AI-first leader. They explore how Nick leverages multiple large language models to act as an "Iron Man suit" for his business, enabling his team to punch above their weight and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovati…

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AI in CPG: Athletic Brewing’s Marketing Playbook with Andrew Katz 51:04

6M ago51:04

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we sit down with Andrew Katz, Chief Marketing Officer at Athletic Brewing, to explore how AI is reshaping marketing in the CPG industry. Andrew shares his hands-on approach to integrating AI into daily workflows, the role of GenAI in creative ideation, and the challenges of navigating the attention ec…

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Leadership in the Age of AI: Fred Crosetto on Transforming Traditional Industries 1:09:29

7M ago1:09:29

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In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Fred Crosetto, founder of AMMEX, reveals how a traditional company became a global AI innovator. From automating HR with a 68% self-service rate to transforming supply chain and marketing processes, Fred offers a masterclass in leadership during technological disruption. Topics include: Breaking down …

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Redefining Entrepreneurship with AI: VC Jeff Bussgang on AI, Startups, and the Future 1:02:41

7M ago1:02:41

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On this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, the hosts sit down with Jeff Bussgang — Harvard Business School professor, venture capitalist, and author of The Experimentation Machine. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping startup formation, product-market fit, and business strategy. Following the interview, Adam and Andy share their expert c…

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Game-Changing AI: Inside the Seattle Sounders’ Strategic Shift 1:01:50

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Join hosts Andy Sack and Adam Brotman as they sit down with Hugh Weber, President of Business Operations at Seattle Sounders FC, to explore how AI is reshaping sports management. Hugh dives into the team’s AI journey, revealing game-changing strategies, cultural shifts, and key lessons from integrating AI into operations. Hear firsthand about the p…

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Inside the Neil Patel Interview: AI, SEO, and Consumer Shifts 27:00

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In this episode of AI First with Adam & Andy, our hosts discuss insights from their interview with Neil Patel, focusing on the impact of AI on consumer behavior, the importance of SEO and GEO for business leaders, and strategies for future-proofing businesses through AI. They explore how consumer behavior has shifted with the rise of AI, the need f…

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Beyond SEO: Neil Patel on Generative Search, AI-Powered Brand Strategy, and Future-Proofing Digital Presence 42:37

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Marketing visionary Neil Patel, Co-Founder of NP Digital, breaks down how AI is reshaping search, SEO, and brand strategy. As AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Instagram Search become the new gatekeepers of information, Neil reveals why businesses must move beyond traditional SEO and embrace "Search Everywhere Optimization.…

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AI-Driven Productivity at Moderna: A Conversation with Brice Challamel 1:13:15

9M ago1:13:15

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In this episode of AI First, hosts Adam Brotman and Andy Sack engage with Brice Challamel, VP of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna, to discuss the transformative impact of generative AI on business operations. Brice shares how Moderna has successfully integrated AI into its culture, enhancing decision-making processes, productivity, and cross-fu…

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The Future of AI in 2025: Business Trends You Can’t Ignore 27:44

9M ago27:44

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of AI First with Adam and Andy! Kicking off the new year, hosts Andy Sack and Adam Brotman share their bold predictions for AI in 2025. From the rise of AI-powered search and agentic AI to Apple's big move into artificial intelligence, this episode explores the trends set to disrupt businesses, reshape industries, a…