Episodes
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In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Richard White, founder and CEO of Fathom, the leading AI note-taking tool. Richard shares his entrepreneurial journey, experiences with Y Combinator, and the evolution of AI technology. He discusses the ideation process behind Fathom, its unique features, and the importance of branding. Richard also reflects on leadership, team dynamics, and the future vision for Fathom as an AI-driven platform. He emphasizes the need for cultural readiness...
Published 11/22/24
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In this engaging conversation, Grant Hushek shares his journey from being a furnace operator in a family business to becoming an entrepreneur and owner of Grantbot Process and Consulting. He discusses the importance of responsibility, family, and the drive to create a better work-life balance. Grant reflects on his experiences at Hampton Members Club, the lessons learned from rapid growth, and the role of automation and AI in modern business. He emphasizes the need for a new...
Published 11/14/24
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In this episode of AI Tool Report Live, host Liam Lawson interviews Yoav Einav, co-founder of Guidde, a platform focused on creating efficient, scalable guides for software. They discuss Yoav's journey from his early career to becoming an entrepreneur, the significance of user-guided content in tech, and how Guidde leverages AI to simplify complex software processes. Yoav shares insights on building a customer-focused company, the role of AI in improving user onboarding, and the...
Published 11/12/24
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In this episode of AI Tool Report Live, host Liam Lawson interviews Prem Kumar, CEO of Humanly.io, a leading conversational platform for high-volume hiring. They discuss Prem's journey from his first job to becoming a successful entrepreneur, the importance of candidate experience in recruitment, and how Humanly blends automation with a human touch. Prem shares insights on building an inclusive company culture, the role of AI in recruitment, and the challenges of scaling a...
Published 11/07/24
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In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Shawn Miller, co-founder and CEO of Inboundr AI. They discuss Shawn's journey from door-to-door sales to entrepreneurship, including ventures in the food delivery industry. Shawn explains how Inboundr AI helps users create authentic, employee-led content by using AI to analyze transcripts from meetings, podcasts, and conversations.
They also cover the rise of social media in buyer behavior, the challenges of building trust in AI-generated...
Published 10/31/24
It's easy to get caught up in AI fear, specifically the fear of being replaced. We talked about as much in our last episode. However the more relevant fear we should be focused on is the fear of being tricked.
If the era of fake news and the emergence of deep fakes wasn't enough, now we need to contend with the reality that most major tech companies don't actually care what's being shared, taking the stance that it's up to us to decide what's real as long as they're getting their...
Published 10/29/24
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In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Shayan Arman (Shy), a former employee at Apple and the founder of Zero Inbox and Thali AI. They discuss Shy's experiences at Apple, including meeting Tim Cook and working on Siri. They also delve into the development and features of Zero Inbox, an email manager that uses AI to simplify email organization. Shy shares insights into the AI industry and the potential of large language models (LLMs) like GPT. They also touch on the future of AI...
Published 10/24/24
In this episode, Jake George, founder of Synthoria Labs, joins Liam Lawson to discuss B2B custom AI development and the creation of intelligent AI agents to solve complex business challenges. Jake highlights the limitations of tools like ChatGPT and the importance of custom AI solutions integrated with existing systems.
They also explore how AI and automation save time, cut costs, and help businesses scale, while Jake shares his journey from crypto marketing to AI development. Together, they...
Published 10/17/24
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Audrey Chia, Founder of Close with Copy, shares her journey in marketing, LinkedIn growth, and leveraging AI in copywriting. She emphasizes action, a growth mindset, and consistency for success. Audrey discusses the power of personal branding, her experiences with public speaking, and her content strategy focused on listening and asking the right questions. She also introduces her LinkedIn Launchpad, a system for building personal brands, and shares her favorite AI tools,...
Published 10/10/24
Shiny new toys are great and all, but there's really only one question nearly all of us are asking when it comes to AI: are we in danger of being replaced?
AI thinks faster, combines data more effectively, and isn't burdened with inefficiencies like bathroom breaks and a need for social connections. So how do we fit into all of this? And what do we do to get ready?
We're on with Pascal Bornet, a living legend in the AI world with over 20 years experience in automation. Drawing from his...
Published 10/08/24
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In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Hank Barker, co-founder of PriorAIty. Hank shares his self-taught journey into AI and his mission to provide value through bespoke consulting and training for businesses. The discussion touches on the importance of authenticity on LinkedIn, the challenges companies face with AI implementation, and the need for tailored training and data readiness. Hank's company focuses on simplifying AI for organizations, offering workshops and training to...
Published 10/03/24
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In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Rob Howard, founder of Howard Development Consulting and Innovating with AI. They discuss Rob's diverse background in writing, advertising, journalism, and tech, and how he integrated these skills with AI. Rob shares insights on working with clients of all sizes, the challenges of large organizations, and the importance of experimentation in a long-term career. They also explore the creation of Innovating with AI and the AI Incubator course,...
Published 09/26/24
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In this episode, Ben Etherington, CTO and co-founder of Webforge, shares his journey from the film industry to AI and his expertise in helping businesses implement AI effectively. The discussion explores the importance of data readiness, the challenges of outdated processes, and the role of company culture in adopting AI. Ben also touches on the future of AI, ethical considerations, and the differences between the US and UK tech landscapes. The episode wraps up with insights on...
Published 09/19/24
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AdCreative.ai has scaled from 0 to 35 million ARR in 18 months by simplifying the ad creation process using AI. They have developed Ad LLM, the world's first fine-tuned AI model based on advertising data, to generate high-converting ad inferences. The CEO, Tufan Gok, has a background in mechanical engineering and freelancing in paid advertising. His curiosity and passion for new technologies have driven his success as a growth hacker. AdCreative.ai is focused on solving the creative...
Published 09/11/24
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In this episode of the AI Report, Liam interviews Olga Beregovaya, the VP of AI at Smartling, the number one AI translation platform. Olga has 20 years of experience in the machine learning and AI industry, with a background in linguistics. They discuss the role of AI in translation, the evolution of language AI models, and the challenges and opportunities of running an AI-focused company. Smartling's mission is to provide human-quality translation through automated means and make...
Published 09/05/24
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In this episode, Liam interviews Davis McCondichie, co-founder of Swipe Labs. They discuss Davis' background, including his lawn care business and passion for photography, as well as his journey into the world of AI and advertising. Davis shares insights into writing scripts for YouTube videos and understanding human psychology to create engaging content. In this part of the conversation, Davis McCondichie and Liam discuss the importance of voice and personality in content...
Published 08/29/24
Just a few decades ago, about 90% of legal defendants could count on having effective legal counsel throughout their proceedings. Today, that figure has completely inverted. Due to rising costs within the legal system itself, as well as other factors, more people than ever are trying to navigate a system with very real and far-reaching consequences in their lives with no training and little guidance.
Sam and his team are working to fix that.
A former attorney, Sam leveraged his...
Published 08/27/24
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In this conversation, Liam Lawson and Elliot Raine discuss the use of AI in scaling businesses. They cover topics such as AI as a marketing machine, AI fit in marketing, building AI systems, and leveraging AI in different aspects of business. They also explore the importance of product quality, revenue generation activities, and the role of AI in lead generation and customer acquisition. The conversation provides insights into how AI can be used to optimize marketing efforts and...
Published 08/24/24
On today's news roundup: Procreate takes a stand against AI, custom-made GPT4o's, and overall panic throughout Fortune 500 companies.
Published 08/23/24
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In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Andrew Mounier, a B2B SaaS marketing expert, about his background and experiences in scaling companies. They discuss topics such as the importance of building relationships, the transition from a political science degree to entrepreneurship, and the motivation behind Andrew's career choices. They also touch on the process of hiring and finding the right fit in a company, as well as Andrew's passion for building a better world...
Published 08/22/24
Whether you're a first time listener or a longtime fan, you're safe to think we're pretty AI forward here. But in all our talk about AI being the future, it can be easy to lose sight of the actual future: our kids.AI is bringing up all kinds of issues critical for both society at large and individual parents, like me. What kind of world are we creating? How will our kids find their place? What does their education to get them ready look like?We're on with Edward Glassman, faculty and leading...
Published 08/20/24
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In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Justin Hardy, an expert in building funnels. They discuss the importance of using funnels for conversions and how AI can speed up the funnel creation process. Justin provides a step-by-step guide on building AI funnels and shares insights on creating effective sales pages. He emphasizes the need to focus on one skill, find an AI tool that augments it, and become really good at it. Justin also highlights the opportunities that AI brings for...
Published 08/17/24
On today's news roundup: Grok-2 Launches, Google's Gemini Live comes for ChatGPT, and Elon Musk is accused of data theft. Again.
Published 08/16/24
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In this episode, Liam interviews Charlie Hills, founder of Cognified and editor-in-chief at Martek AI. They discuss Charlie's journey as an entrepreneur, his early experiences with AI, and his current ventures. Charlie shares insights on time management, personal branding, and the lessons he learned from his food tech startup. Charlie Hills shares his experience in the virtual brand space and the challenges he faced, including the difficulty of hiring talented and ambitious...
Published 08/15/24