Best Paul Roetzer Podcasts (2025)

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#207: DJ Eidson (Limitless Minds) - Peak Performance, Deep Humility, Power of Mindset 54:10

4d ago54:10

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DJ Eidson is the President and Co-founder of Limitless Minds, where he spearheads efforts to make elite mindset coaching accessible to everyone. Through their digital platform and programs, Limitless Minds has empowered hundreds of individuals and teams across organizations like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Chick-fil-A, Bristol Myers Squibb, Goldm…

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#206: Blake Squires (Findaway, Movable, and Stubl) - Serial Entrepreneur 1:07:16

11d ago1:07:16

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Blake Squires began his journey in the mid-90s in Los Angeles, capitalizing early on the convergence of technology and media. He soon returned to his hometown of Cleveland to co-found Everstream with Steve McHale (episode 196) and Charlie Lougheed (episode 42, and also my co-founder at Axuall). Blake served as COO until Everstream’s acquisition by …

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#144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch 1:31:51

12d ago1:31:51

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Returning from Google Cloud Next, Paul and Mike are back with some major AI updates. They kick things off with ChatGPT’s new memory feature and unpack what that means for you. Then it’s onto Shopify’s leaked memo: no new hires until AI proves it can’t do the job. Databox takes that even further by replacing 80% of its support team with a bot, and a…

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#205: Carl Walz (NASA Astronaut) — 230+ Days In Outer Space 53:06

18d ago53:06

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Carl Walz is an astronaut, a pioneer of space exploration, and a proud Clevelander! As an astronaut, Carl is a veteran of four spaceflights, logging a total of 231 days in outer space and performing three spacewalks during that time. A physicist by training, with degrees from Kent State and John Carroll University, Carl made his way to NASA via the…

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#143: ChatGPT Revenue Surge, New AGI Timelines, Amazon’s AI Agent, Claude for Education, Model Context Protocol & LLMs Pass the Turing Test 1:14:38

20d ago1:14:38

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OpenAI just raised an astounding $40B to build AGI—and it might not be as far off as you think. In this episode, Paul and Mike break down new predictions about AGI, why DeepMind and Google are bracing for impact, and how Amazon is quietly stepping into the AI agent arms race. Plus: OpenAI’s going “open,” Claude launches a full-on AI education push,…

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#142: ChatGPT’s New Image Generator, Studio Ghibli Craze and Backlash, Gemini 2.5, OpenAI Academy, 4o Updates, Vibe Marketing & xAI Acquires X 1:13:00

27d ago1:13:00

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This week, Paul and Mike are together again, with 60+-minute podcast episode focused on another wild week in AI. From ChatGPT’s jaw-dropping new image generator and the viral Studio Ghibli craze (and controversy) to Google’s Gemini 2.5 update and the launch of OpenAI Academy—there’s no shortage of major moves. Plus: updates to GPT-4o, the rise of “…

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#141: Road to AGI (and Beyond) #1 — The AI Timeline is Accelerating 1:46:27

27d ago1:46:27

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The future of AI is arriving faster than most are ready for. In this kickoff episode of thr Road to AGI (and Beyond), Paul Roetzer shares why Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) may be only a few years away, why the definition of AGI itself is a moving target, and how leaders can prepare for profound disruption—sooner than they think. Access the …

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#204: Paul Roetzer (SmarterX & Marketing AI Institute) — Accelerating AI Literacy 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

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Paul Roetzer is the founder and CEO of SmarterX and the Marketing AI Institute—a media, event, and online education company that he started back in 2016 to make AI accessible, approachable, and actionable for marketers and business leaders. Through the institute, he created MAICON—the leading annual Marketing AI conference, which is hosted here in …

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#140: New AGI Warnings, OpenAI Suggests Government Policy, Sam Altman Teases Creative Writing Model, Claude Web Search & Apple’s AI Woes 1:29:52

1M ago1:29:52

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This week, Paul and Mike return with a rapid-fire breakdown. From major AI companies' bold policy recommendations to the AI Action Plan to Altman’s teaser of a new creative writing model that blurs the line between human and machine—there’s a lot to unpack. Plus: Google’s AI infrastructure bets, Claude’s web search rollout, and a new study showing …

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#203: Geoff Bruder (Sonic Fire Tech) — Fighting Fires with Sound and Acoustic Waves 39:46

1M ago39:46

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Geoff Bruder, co-founder of GhostWorks Engineering and Sonic Fire Tech—a company redefining fire suppression—is fighting fires with acoustic wave technology. Geoff's journey is rooted in his work at NASA Glenn Research Center here in Cleveland, where he focused as a Research Engineer on projects like the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (AS…

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#139: The Government Knows AGI Is Coming, Superintelligence Strategy, OpenAI’s $20,000 Per Month Agents & Top 100 Gen AI Apps 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

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AGI remains a major focus for government officials and AI experts alike, and this week on The Artificial Intelligence Show, Mike and Paul weigh in with their insights. Our hosts break down the latest AGI news, the strategy behind superintelligence, OpenAI’s rumored $20,000-per-month AI agents, Andreessen Horowitz’s latest Top 100 Gen AI Apps, Googl…

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#202: Jared Semik (Eternium Aerospace) — Transcontinental Electric Flights 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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Jared Semik, founder of Eternium Aerospace, a long-range, zero-emissions aircraft development company, is focused on sustainable transatlantic flight. A multi-service military aviation veteran with three global deployments, Jared began his career in the Marine Corps in 1999. He is an aerospace research and development engineer with over 20 years of…

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#138: Introducing GPT-4.5, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Alexa+, Deep Research Now in ChatGPT Plus & How AI Is Disrupting Writing 1:30:02

2M ago1:30:02

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AI is getting smarter—and more emotionally aware. This week, Mike and Paul highlight the biggest AI news and releases, with a major focus on how artificial intelligence is evolving to understand emotions. They break down the latest updates on GPT-4.5 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Amazon’s Alexa+ revamp, the significance of deep research as a use-case, and…

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#201: Robert Marks (Projector) — Keepsake and Personal Streaming for Legacy 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

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Robert Marks founded Fidelity Voice and Data in 1999 with just a $600 investment, which he grew into a business generating over $30 million in revenue, making it one of the largest telecommunications and cloud services competitors throughout the Midwest. The company focused on providing high-speed Internet access to various industries. After sellin…

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#137: GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 Release Dates, Grok 3, Forecasting New Jobs, DeepSeek Investigation, Microsoft Quantum Chip & Google AI “Co-Scientist” 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

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This week on The Artificial Intelligence Show, we explore the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence. From OpenAI's anticipated release dates for GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 to Grok 3’s debut week, we’ll discuss the real-world impact on the future of work. Plus, don’t miss updates on Microsoft’s new quantum chip, DeepSeek’s latest strate…

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#136: Elon Musk Tries to Buy OpenAI, JD Vance’s AI Speech, New GenAI Jobs Study, GPT-4o Update, OpenAI Product Roadmap & Grok 3 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

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Mike Kaput and Paul Roetzer analyze the ripple effects of Elon Musk's bid to acquire OpenAI, JD Vance’s keynote address at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the latest GPT-4o update from OpenAI, and the unfolding drama surrounding xAI. They also explore the growing impact of robotics, along with other pressing topics in our rapid-fire segment. Access …

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#200: Andy Tran (Arthur Street Ventures) — A Modern Renaissance Man 55:17

2M ago55:17

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Andy Tran has lived more lives than just about anyone I know. He’s a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses across industries, including tech, ammunition manufacturing, defense contracting, and tequila, among many others. Andy is a true modern Renaissance man whose path defies convention and serves as a testament to his deep curios…

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#135: Sam Altman on GPT-5, Anthropic Economic Index, ChatGPT’s Largest-Ever Deployment, Gemini 2.0, OmniHuman-1 & AI Career Advice 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

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This week our hosts, Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput, unpack Sam Altman’s bold claims about the rapid pace of AI advancements, OpenAI’s latest moves in the world of reasoning models, and new safety measures from Anthropic, Google, and Meta to keep AI development in check. They also explore the California State University system's ambitious ChatGPT inte…

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#199: John Knific (Squad) — The EdTech Guru 1:06:13

3M ago1:06:13

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John Knific is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has built three venture-backed software companies here in Cleveland. His latest venture, Squad, is a peer discovery platform designed to gamify ratings and rankings for Gen Z, starting on college campuses, delivering valuable preference data to marketers. Before Squad, John co-founded Wisr, a vi…

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#134: DeepSeek Updates, OpenAI’s o3-mini and Deep Research, New AI Copyright Guidelines, OpenAI In Talks to Raise $40 Billion & Your AI Questions Answered 1:18:00

3M ago1:18:00

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One week after DeepSeek’s disruptive introduction, we are back with more news and insights about the lasting impact of this open-source model. Join Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput as they explore the latest advancements in AI, including OpenAI’s mini-o3 and deep research developments, the U.S. Copyright Office’s pivotal report on AI-generated works, Me…

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#198: Rob van Haaren (Proximal Energy) — Powering The Solar Revolution 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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Rob van Haaren is a Dutch-born entrepreneur and CEO of Proximal Energy, a Cleveland-based SaaS company transforming asset management for solar and energy storage projects. Rob has long been interested in renewable energy engineering — he holds a Master’s from Columbia University in Earth and Environmental Engineering and a PhD from Columbia as well…

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#133: DeepSeek, US vs. China AI War, Anthropic CEO: AI Could Surpass Humans by 2027, OpenAI Plans AI for Advanced Coding, & Meta’s 1.3 Million GPUs 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

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DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, shaking up conversations about tech companies futures, and what’s next for policies and infrastructure. Join Mike and Paul as they unpack the far-reaching implications of DeepSeek, the growing AI rivalry between the US and China, bold claims from Anthropic's CEO about AI capabilities, the potenti…

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#132: OpenAI’s Operator, Stargate, The AI Literacy Project, Trump AI Executive Order, Perplexity Assistant & Zapier Agents 1:23:30

3M ago1:23:30

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Join Mike and Paul as they navigate through a week in tech that's too big for just one episode. They unpack Project Stargate, OpenAI's Operators program, and explore SmarterX's ambitious push to democratize AI education. Plus, Trump’s actions on AI in his first week in office, Perplexity Assistant, Zapier Agents and more in our rapid-fire section. …

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#197: Ali Bonar (Oat Haus) — The Granola Butter Company 58:06

3M ago58:06

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Ali Bonar — CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus, a food company bringing fun and play to eating. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and while Oat Haus was born out of Ali's decade-long battle with an eating disorder, and it's now her mission to help others feel less alone. Since its beginnings in 2018, Oat Haus h…

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#131: OpenAI’s Economic Blueprint, Ph.D-Level “Super Agents” Rumored, o3 Release, New AI Pricing from Google and Microsoft & Apple Intelligence Falls Flat 1:20:49

3M ago1:20:49

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OpenAI has just unveiled its "Economic Blueprint," outlining a bold vision for America’s AI future with a potential $175 billion investment in AI. Meanwhile, Google is offering Gemini at surprisingly accessible terms, while Microsoft shakes up the market with new Copilot pricing. Plus, Altman confirms the imminent release of OpenAI’s o3-mini model,…

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#196: Stephen McHale (Graici & Unify Labs) — Serial Entrepreneurship & the Pursuit of Inclusive Prosperity 51:46

3M ago51:46

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Stephen McHale — a long-time Cleveland serial entrepreneur with a 40-year career founding, investing in, and building companies. Most notably, Steve served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Explorys, which he formed in 2009 in partnership with The Cleveland Clinic. He co-founded and funded Explorys with Charlie Lougheed, one o…

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#130: Worrying Future of Jobs Report, Altman: “Confident We Know How to Build AGI,” Why OpenAI’s Agents Are Delayed & Trump $20B Data Center Investment 1:21:22

3M ago1:21:22

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A groundbreaking World Economic Forum report reveals massive shifts ahead in how we work, while Sam Altman drops major hints about AGI and superintelligence in a new Bloomberg interview. Plus, surprising new data on why enterprises are choosing proprietary AI over open source, unpack a $20B investment in U.S. data centers, and examine Anthropic's m…

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[Bonus] Rust Belt Rundown featuring Jeffrey Stern of The O.H.I.O. Fund 49:06

4M ago49:06

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Lay of The Land podcast. Today, we're doing something a bit different as I take on the role of guest on other podcasts to discuss recent developments in my journey and offer a glimpse of what lies ahead. As some of you may know, I've recently embarked on a new professional path by joining the founding team …

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#129: OpenAI o3, Superintelligence, AGI Policy Implications, New Altman Interview on Musk Feud & GPT-5 Behind Schedule 1:30:59

4M ago1:30:59

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Paul and Mike are back to catch you up on everything you missed over the holidays. From OpenAI’s o3 model breaking human-level reasoning barriers to Sam Altman dropping cryptic hints about superintelligence, we’ve got all the updates. Plus, discover Google’s new “AI mode,” and why Microsoft is betting $80 billion on next-gen data centers. Start 202…

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#128: 25 AI Questions for 2025 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

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Join our hosts, Mike Kaput and Paul Roetzer, for a special year-end episode of The Artificial Intelligence Show! In this audience-focused finale, they address your most pressing questions about AI, tackling the top 25 questions submitted directly from our audience. We're grateful for your thoughtful questions and continued support in 2025. Access t…

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#194: Hanna Kassis (Babylon Asset Management) — Business Financing, Private Credit, and Growth Capital 51:08

4M ago51:08

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Throughout his career, Hanna Kassis has overseen $1.5 billion in capital deployment. Hanna began his entrepreneurial journey in Youngstown, where he managed Tim Ryan's congressional campaign from 2008 to 2011. This early taste of independence would prove formative for his future ventures. Though he initially pursued law school in Chicago with inten…

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#127: 12 Days of OpenAI Continues, Gemini 2, Hands-On with o1, Andressen Says Gov’t Wanted “Complete Control” Over AI & OpenAI Employee Says AGI Achieved 1:27:54

4M ago1:27:54

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While Santa's loading his sleigh, Silicon Valley's dropping AI breakthroughs by the hour. OpenAI's "12 Days of Shipmas" keeps the gifts coming with ChatGPT Canvas, Apple Intelligence integration, and game-changing video capabilities. Not to be outdone, Google jumps in with Gemini 2.0 and its impressive Deep Research tool. Join Paul Roetzer and Mike…

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[In Honor Of] Bob Sopko 58:55

4M ago58:55

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It is with a heavy heart that I honor Bob Sopko’s memory by revisiting Lay of The Land's 12th episode. While no conversation could ever fully capture the breadth or depth of his legacy, I hope this episode relays an essence of his spirit, his unwavering commitment to supporting others, and his vision for Cleveland’s entrepreneurial future. Bob will…

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#126: 12 Days of OpenAI: o1, ChatGPT Pro, Sora, New Interviews with Altman, Pichai, and Bezos, Amazon Nova & David Sacks Is US “AI Czar” 1:21:43

5M ago1:21:43

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Tech giants are battling for AI supremacy this December. OpenAI drops daily surprises, Amazon unveils next-gen models, and industry titans clash behind closed doors. Hosts Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput dissect the latest tech releases, exclusive DealBook Summit revelations, and the power plays reshaping AI's future. Access the show notes and show lin…

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#125: GPT-4o Update, Sora Leak, Perplexity Shopping, Elon Musk vs. OpenAI & US Government’s AI Manhattan Project 1:36:25

5M ago1:36:25

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After a relaxing Thanksgiving break, we're back with an extensive list of exciting AI updates! This episode is packed with must-know topics, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 updates, Sora’s leak, the role of AI in education, the rise of digital clones, and much more. Access the show notes and show links here This episode is brought to you by our upcoming w…

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#193: Ryan Schreiber (Streamline) — The One-Stop Streaming Guide 56:19

5M ago56:19

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Ryan Schreiber is a long-time Clevelander and major advocate for the city, as well as the founder and CEO of Streamline, an innovative mobile platform tackling one of the streaming industry's most pressing challenges—helping users navigate the increasingly fragmented world of content and entertainment, from sports to shows and movies, across over 2…

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#9 AI in Battery Recycling: Smarter Supply Chain Solutions for EVs 29:42

5M ago29:42

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In Episode 9 of the AI in E-Mobility podcast series, I sit down with Paul-Miki Akpablie, founder of Sankofa, to explore how AI is revolutionizing EV battery recycling. We delve into how machine learning and predictive algorithms can make recycling more efficient, sustainable, and scalable. Paul-Miki shares his journey into the battery recycling ind…

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#124: Has AI Hit a Wall?, What Is An AI Agent?, Dario Amodei Interview, OpenAI’s New Agent, Greg Brockman Returns & Microsoft Copilot’s Woes 1:22:45

5M ago1:22:45

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AI agents are not as independent as headlines suggest. Join hosts Mike Kaput and Paul Roetzer as they examine why giants like OpenAI and Google are seeing diminishing returns in their AI development, demystify the current state of AI agents, and unpack fascinating insights from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent conversation with Lex Fridman about…

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#192: Jim Weisman (Ingine) — Revolutionizing Knowledge Generation for a Healthier Tomorrow 53:21

5M ago53:21

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Jim Weisman, CEO of Ingine, exploring deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare In our world where healthcare costs are soaring and drug development timelines stretch into decades, Ingine is revolutionizing how we can analyze complex medical and healthcare data to produce better knowledge to create better medicine. By lev…

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#8 Fixing Broken EV Chargers Before They Break: AI’s Role in Charging Infrastructure 21:35

6M ago21:35

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In Episode 8 of the AI in E-Mobility podcast series, Veronika speaks with Hilary Taylor, CEO of Watts Up, about how AI is transforming EV charging reliability. Watts Up is on a mission to address one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: non-functional charging stations. Using AI, Watts Up predicts and addresses issues in charging infrastructure …

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#123: Trump AI Policies, Problems with OpenAI’s New Model, GenAI for Business Strategy & Visa’s 500 AI Use Cases 1:10:59

6M ago1:10:59

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AI development is facing obstacles from both technology developments and politics. Tune in as our hosts explore OpenAI's Orion challenges and Trump's regulatory shakeup. Plus, Mike and Paul share their firsthand experience using Generative AI to revolutionize planning meetings - turning hours of brainstorming into minutes of focused strategy. Today…

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#191: Lance Hill (Within3) — Raising >$100 Million to Breakdown Healthcare Communication Barriers 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

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Lance Hill, CEO of Within3, has led one of Cleveland's most well-capitalized startups, raising over $100 million to transform how the healthcare and life sciences industries communicate. What began in 2007 as a secure peer-to-peer platform for physicians quickly evolved into something much more ambitious—a solution to break down communication barri…

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#7 AI-Driven Virtual Sensors in Electric Vehicles with Compredict 16:51

6M ago16:51

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In this episode of the "AI in E-Mobility" series, we dive into the world of AI-powered virtual sensors with Dr. Rafael Fietzek, co-founder and managing director of Compredict. Discover how Compredict is pushing the boundaries of predictive maintenance by using artificial intelligence to replace physical sensors, enhance vehicle diagnostics, and imp…

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#122: ChatGPT Search Is Here, McKinsey: AI Worth “Trillions” in Coming Decades & Microsoft AI CEO Calls AI “New Digital Species” 1:16:38

6M ago1:16:38

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Twenty years of search habits might be about to change forever. Join Mike and Paul as they explore the latest search features from ChatGPT that could reshape how we find information online. They'll break down McKinsey's eye-opening report on AI's trillion-dollar economic impact, and explore Suleyman's provocative vision of AI as an emerging "digita…

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[Bonus] Marketing Moves — Investing in Ohio's Future: Ft. Jeffrey Stern 41:20

6M ago41:20

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Lay of The Land podcast. Today, we're doing something a bit different as I take on the role of guest on other podcasts to discuss recent developments in my journey and offer a glimpse of what lies ahead. As some of you may know, I've recently embarked on a new professional path by joining the founding team …

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#6 AI-Powered Battery Management Systems: The Future of EV Battery Health and Safety 27:11

6M ago27:11

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In Episode 6 of the AI in E-Mobility series, we dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles. Joining us are industry experts Fabrizio Martini, CEO of Electra Vehicles, and Mark Ng, Director of Automotive Systems at Texas Instruments, who share insights into how AI-driven BMS can r…

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#121: New Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Computer Use, Wild OpenAI "Orion" Rumors, Dark Side of AI Companions & Ex-OpenAI Researcher Sounds Alarm on AGI 1:17:49

6M ago1:17:49

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Next-gen models emerge while safety concerns reach a boiling point. Join Mike Kaput and Paul Roetzer as they unpack last weeks wave of AI updates, including Anthropic's Claude 3.5 models and computer use capabilities, plus the brewing rumors about OpenAI's "Orion" and Google's Gemini 2.0. In our other main topics, we review the tragic Florida case …

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#189: Chas D. Withers (Dix & Eaton) — Running Towards the Fire 59:29

6M ago59:29

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Chas Withers, chairman and CEO of Dix & Eaton, the storied Cleveland integrated communications firm, known for its specialization in marketing communications, Crisis management, and investor relations, which has partnered with its clients to drive impact and results in their public relations since 1952. While Chas has led the firm as CEO since 2015…

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#5 AI to Optimize EV Battery Cooling | AI in E-Mobility Ep.5 with Diabatix 29:37

6M ago29:37

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In this episode of the AI in E-Mobility podcast series, I sit down with Dr. Lieven Vervecken, CEO and Co-Founder of Diabatix, to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming thermal management in EV batteries. We delve into how Diabatix's AI-powered platform, Coldstream, is optimizing battery cooling systems, enhancing efficiency, and accele…

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#120: OpenAI-Microsoft Drama, Major Study on AI Job Impact, Sequoia’s New GenAI Market Analysis, NotebookLM Updates & Adobe Max 2024 1:20:54

6M ago1:20:54

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OpenAI and Microsoft's 'bromance' on the rocks? Plus, AI's looming impact on your career. Join Mike and Paul as they unpack the growing tension between OpenAI and Microsoft, Brookings Institution's eye-opening report on generative AI's potential impact on the U.S. workforce, and Sequoia Capital's latest market analysis, which predicts a new era of …

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