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AI with Bry PodcastEscape Velocity: How AI Is Replacing Research and Reshaping ExecutionIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping research, product strategy, and execution. The conversation moves beyond surface level experimentation and into what happens when AI shifts from being an efficiency tool to becoming a true force multiplier. Organizations are no longer asking whether they should use AI. The real question is how fast they can integrate it without losing clarity, culture, or control.I am joined by Danny Mendoza and the team from Escape Velocity, a group working at the intersection of innovation, capital, and execution. Alongside...
2026-02-1833 min
AI with Bry PodcastFrom Strategy to Execution: Leading with AI Without Losing JudgmentIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore the widening gap between strategy and execution as AI accelerates how work gets done across organizations. While AI promises speed and efficiency, leaders are increasingly wrestling with a deeper question. Is moving faster actually making work better, or simply making everything louder, busier, and more disposable? This conversation examines how leaders can use AI to execute with clarity without surrendering judgment, creativity, or trust.I am joined by Michael Baer, fractional Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at TechCXO. Michael brings an operator first...
2026-02-0636 min
AI with Bry PodcastAI as a Leadership Lever: Driving Real ImpactIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore how leaders can turn AI from a noisy buzzword into real operational leverage. As AI accelerates product development, compresses timelines, and reshapes how teams work, the difference between success and chaos comes down to leadership, structure, and clarity. AI does not replace judgment. It amplifies it. And without the right controls, it can just as easily magnify confusion as it can performance.I am joined by Paul King, Principal at Tech CXO, where he works hands on with founders, CEOs, and executive teams to bring...
2026-01-3031 min
AI with Bry PodcastLeverage Over Tools: How Product Leaders Actually Win with AIIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore why winning with AI has far less to do with chasing the latest tools and far more to do with how leaders think about leverage, systems, and decision making. As AI accelerates development cycles and lowers execution barriers, the real advantage is no longer speed alone, but clarity around what to build, why it matters, and how teams use AI to fundamentally change how work gets done.I am joined by Anu Ram, a fractional product leader and advisor working with organizations across industries to...
2026-01-2428 min
AI with Bry PodcastLead with Trust: AI, Community, and Health Equity in Women’s Mental HealthIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore what it means to lead with trust in an era where AI is rapidly entering some of the most sensitive and human centered spaces, including healthcare and mental health. As AI accelerates innovation, the real challenge for leaders is not speed or scale alone, but responsibility, equity, and empathy. This conversation centers on how AI can support outcomes without reinforcing bias or losing sight of the people it is meant to serve.I am joined by Sheila Pande, CEO of Tandem, a company focused on...
2026-01-1834 min
AI with Bry PodcastThe AI Divide in 2025: Leaders Who Learn Fast vs. Those Who Fall BehindIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore what leadership really looks like in 2025 as AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done, teams operate, and businesses compete. AI is no longer something leaders can afford to ignore or delegate away. The divide is growing between leaders who are actively learning and applying AI with intention, and those who are falling behind by waiting for clarity that will never come. This conversation dives into why understanding AI is less about mastering tools and more about rethinking productivity, responsibility, and human potential.I am joined...
2026-01-1034 min
Tales From The Sky Lounge-A Business PodcastEp41 Bryan Dennstedt of AIWithBry—2026 Trends: Trust in AI, Healthcare, College, AGI & moreToday in the Sky Lounge, Todd is joined by Bryan Dennstedt for the second year running to review how their 2025 AI predictions played out and forecast what's coming in 2026.They tackle the AI trough of disillusionment head-on—turns out they nailed it, though some people are well up the other side, while others are still stuck at the bottom. The conversation moves from commercial real estate's ongoing struggles to the rise of agentic workflows that are replacing simple chatbots. Bryan explains the shift from ""light bulbs to motors""—companies moving beyond point solutions to build real automation fact...
2025-12-311h 01
AI with Bry PodcastThe Unsexy AI Revolution: Where Real Value Actually Comes FromIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore the unsexy but transformational reality of AI adoption and why real value does not come from hype, headlines, or flashy demos, but from fundamentals like education, workflow design, leadership judgment, and human-centered execution. AI is not a silver bullet or a replacement for thinking. It is a force multiplier that, when implemented well, can move entire organizations up a rung — and when misunderstood, can leave them behind.I am joined by Mark Hinkle, co-founder of All Things AI and a leader deeply embedded at the in...
2025-12-2437 min
AI with Bry PodcastLead by Example: AI as a Tool, Process, and Team MemberIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore what it really means to lead by example in the age of AI and why successful adoption has far less to do with age or titles and far more to do with curiosity, process, and clarity. AI is not just a shiny new tool. It is quickly becoming a core part of how teams work, decisions get made, and businesses scale. Leaders who treat AI as a teammate rather than a shortcut are the ones building real momentum.I am joined by Rebl Risty, founder...
2025-12-1227 min
AI with Bry PodcastBuild, Grow, Repeat: Data-Literate Leadership in the Age of AIIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore what happens when AI doesn’t just speed up your workflows, but completely rewires how you build products, grow your business, and lead your team. The separation between “product” and “growth” is collapsing and the leaders who understand data and AI will be the ones who thrive.I’m joined by Ben Sufiani, founder of Pirate Skills and a seasoned growth marketer who helps entrepreneurs and teams build smarter funnels, understand their numbers, and turn data into momentum. Through workshops, hands-on consulting, and a vibrant learning com...
2025-12-0538 min
AI with Bry PodcastConscious Machines, Safer Futures: Calum Chace on AI, Work, and What Comes NextIn this episode of AI with Bry, we wrestle with one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when machines don’t just out-think us, but maybe even wake up? As AI races toward superintelligence and reshapes the global economy, we explore whether conscious machines could actually be the key to a safer, more human future.I’m joined by Calum Chace, author of Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the AI safety company Conscium. Calum has been thinking about AI’s long-term impact for decades, and he bri...
2025-11-2631 min
AI with Bry PodcastShip in Days, Not Months: Agentic AI for Product Managers with Brooks MorrisonIn this episode of AI with Bry, we explore a shift that’s happening faster than anyone expected: product teams are beginning to ship in days, not months. And the catalyst behind this acceleration is agentic AI.I’m joined by Brooks Morrison, Principal Product Leader at TechCXO, who brings a grounded, practical perspective on how AI is transforming product management, engineering workflows, and executive leadership. If you’re a PM, founder, engineer, or anyone responsible for building digital products, this episode is your roadmap for what’s changing and how to stay ahead of it.
2025-11-2124 min
AI with Bry PodcastBeyond Headcount Cuts: Scale with AI and Keep Your PeopleLayoffs aren’t a strategy. In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Christine Santacroce, a people-first leader and transformation expert, to show how companies can scale profitably with AI without gutting their teams. Christine has spent two decades guiding leaders through change. Today, she’s building AI-enabled recruiting and workforce systems that free humans from the drudge work, elevate craftsmanship, and create room for creativity, service, and growth.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Flip the script on “efficiency”: Use AI to increase profitability with the s...
2025-11-1327 min
AI with Bry PodcastMarcus Aurelius on AI: Ancient Wisdom for the Age of AlgorithmsTwo thousand years ago, Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations. Reflections on wisdom, virtue, and leadership that still guide millions today. Now, in this special episode of AI with Bry, the Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher joins me for a conversation across time to explore how his timeless principles apply to our most modern challenge: artificial intelligence. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Learn: “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” In a world of infinite information, Marcus reminds us that true learning comes from discernment, knowing what deserves your attention. AI can...
2025-11-0605 min
AI with Bry PodcastData Before Models: Turning AI into Business OutcomesMost teams ask, “Which model should we use?” Federico Nagy (Co-founder, WayToGo Data) flips it: start with the problem, fix the data, then choose the tech. With 10+ years across healthcare, banking, fintech, telco, and insurance, Federico shows how leaders turn messy data and vague AI goals into practical wins.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:🧭 Lead with problems, not tools: Tie AI to clear business outcomes (revenue, cost, CX) or don’t do it.🧱 Get your data house in order: Pipelines, quality, and simple BI often beat fancy models.🪜 Crawl...
2025-10-0829 min
AI with Bry PodcastRemastering Fire: Leading Creative Teams in the Age of AIMost AI talks chase hype and tools. This one is about leadership, creativity, and change.In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Vincent Hunt — Founder & CEO of Frontier Technologies and the force behind the Bureau of Creative Intelligence — to explore how leaders can “remaster fire”: pairing human imagination with AI to move faster, stay human, and build resilient teams. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:⚡ Build human–machine symbiosis without losing the “God sauce” of human creativity🧠 Replace ego and sticky notes with workflows...
2025-10-0134 min
AI with Bry PodcastRevenue Growth Agent: Pre-Call Research to Proposal in Minutes - Matt OessRevenue Growth Agent: Pre-Call Research to Proposal in Minutes. Most sales teams spend 30–60 minutes prepping for a call… then wing it. In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Matt Oess (Partner at TechCXO) to explore how his Revenue Growth Agent (RGA) uses AI to:⚡ Automate pre-call research in minutes⚡ Guide reps through value-based discovery (not product pitches)⚡ Generate ROI-framed proposals before the call ends⚡ Boost win rates with speed, relevance, and confidenceWe dive into:...
2025-09-2634 min
AI with Bry PodcastWhy AI Projects Fail—and How Leaders Turn Strategy into Results with Sarah CornettWhy AI Projects Fail—and How Leaders Turn Strategy into ResultsIn this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Sarah Cornett — founder & CEO of Global AI Advisors — to unpack why 80–90% of AI projects fail, and how leaders can flip the script by turning AI strategy into measurable business results.🧭 Why AI projects fail without clear strategy & prioritized use cases🧑🤝🧑 How leaders can close the people gap and lead AI adoption with confidence🧱 Why data governance + AI governance are essential foundations🎓 The power of customized AI traini...
2025-09-1726 min
AI with Bry Podcast3 Real Business Wins with AI (Insurance, SEO, Training) with Justin Goodman3 Real Business Wins with AI (Insurance, SEO, Training)In this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Justin Goodman — co-founder & CEO of Total CSR — to explore how AI is transforming real business operations, from cutting costs to scaling training.🏢 How AI strengthens insurance training by overcoming the “forgetting curve”✍️ Why AI SEO agents can slash costs from $80k/year to under $100/month🎓 Scaling real-time course creation for agencies and teams🛠 The importance of experimentation budgets for testing tools & prompts📖 How Justin is tying AI insi...
2025-09-1025 min
AI with Bry PodcastCan AI Make Us More Human? Creativity, Culture, and Collective Intelligence with Mason YoungbloodCollective Intelligence, Creativity & The New AI RenaissanceIn this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Mason Youngblood—researcher, musician, and co-lead of the Collective Creativity Lab at Stony Brook University—to explore how AI is reshaping creativity, collaboration, and cultural evolution.🌍 How humans, animals & AI make group decisions⚡ Why AI networks spark more diverse & original ideas🎨 The future of art tools that respect attribution & empower creators🎶 AI music experiments that remix voices, instruments—even bird songs📚 Teaching the next generation to use...
2025-09-0326 min
AI with Bry PodcastAI Is Not Just a Tool: Why This Tech Wave Challenges Our PurposeHuman Purpose, Leadership & the Future of AIIn this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with Virginie Glaenzer—fractional CMO, advisor, and host of Pass the Mic—to explore how AI is reshaping not just how we work, but why.🌍 The 3 groups reacting to AI → ethics, resistance, and planetary concerns⚡ The 3 phases of AI adoption → faster ➡️ better ➡️ job transformation🤝 Why leadership must co-create, empower, and celebrate teams💭 How AI challenges human purpose and the meaning of work🚀 Strategies for thriving as humans in an AI-dr...
2025-08-2733 min
AI with Bry PodcastThe Future of Creativity: Pete Sena on AI and BrandingCreativity, Storytelling & the Future of AIIn this episode of AI with Bry, I sit down with entrepreneur and creative strategist Pete Sena to unpack how AI is transforming the way we think, create, and grow businesses:🎨 How AI is changing the creative process⚡ Why the pace of AI progress is unlike anything we’ve seen🛠️ Practical ways founders & leaders can use AI every day🤝 Balancing human creativity with AI-generated ideas🚀 How to build teams and brands that thrive in the AI eraWe dive...
2025-08-2031 min
AI with Bry PodcastAI & Cybersecurity: How Kevin Carlson is Guiding Leaders Through the Hype and the Reality🎙️ S1:E3 — AI & Cybersecurity: How Kevin Carlson is Guiding Leaders Through the Hype and the RealityWelcome back to AI with Bry, the show where I help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Carlson, a four-time CTO, former Chief Information Security Officer, and Tech CXO advisor, to dig into the real-world intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Kevin has decades of experience in big data, predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI model development including holding multiple AI patents and he kno...
2025-08-1327 min
AI with Bry PodcastAI Risk & Strategy: What Every Executive Must Know in 2025🎙️ S1:E2 — Trust, Risk & Responsible AI: A Strategy Guide with Terry ZiemniakWelcome back to AI with Bry — the show where we help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.In this episode, host Bryan Dennstedt is joined by Terry Ziemniak, former Chief Risk Officer, cybersecurity veteran, and Tech CXO advisor to tackle one of the most critical and under-discussed aspects of AI: trust, governance, and responsible strategy.With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies at the intersection of risk, strategy, and technolo...
2025-08-0628 min
AI with Bry PodcastClaude, MCP & the Future of Work: Deep Dive with Todd Merrill🎙️ S1:E1 — Claude, MCP & The Future of Work: Deep Dive with Todd MerrillWelcome to the very first episode of AI with Bry — the show where we help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.In this kickoff conversation, Bryan Dennstedt is joined by long-time technologist and Tech CXO partner Todd Merrill, who’s been working in AI since the 1980s. Together, they unpack the current explosion of AI innovation and break down what it means for leaders, teams, and businesses trying to stay ahead. From...
2025-08-0530 min
AI with Bry PodcastStop Guessing. Start Leading with AI – Welcome to AI with BryWelcome to AI with Bry. The podcast where startup founders and CEOs learn how to actually use AI to grow their business. In this kickoff episode, host Bryan Dennstedt shares how AI can double your productivity without doubling your headcount, why it's as essential as water for modern companies, and how to turn it into your competitive edge.You’ll discover Bryan’s 3-part framework: Learn. Leverage. Lead.Plus:- How to start small and win fast- Wh...
2025-07-2408 min
The Glen Merzer ShowHow To Speed Up Your Metabolism with Maxime SigouinIn this episode of the Plant Powered Passport, Bryan Dennstedt and Maxim Sigouin delve into the concept of reverse dieting, emphasizing its importance for maintaining weight loss. They discuss the challenges individuals face in keeping weight off after a fat loss phase and introduce strategies to effectively increase caloric intake without regaining weight. The conversation also covers the significance of monitoring progress, the types of foods to incorporate during reverse dieting, and practical tips for tracking calories. Additionally, they highlight the necessity of regular exercise, particularly resistance training, for sustaining weight management. In this conversation, the host discusses various...
2025-05-1352 min
Tales From The Sky Lounge-A Business PodcastEp22 Bryan Dennstedt—2025 Trends: AI, Venture Capital, and the Future of Work!Today in the Sky Lounge, Bryan Dennstedt joins Todd Merrill as they bring their unique perspectives from years in business, technology, and investing for a deep dive into the trends that will shape 2025. From venture capital’s cautious return to the AI-driven reshaping of industries, this episode is a candid discussion about what’s next for tech, work, and investing. Everything from whether AI is going to hit speed bumps or keep climbing, blockchain’s role in authenticity in AI and the future of collaboration tools is on the table!
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Forever Fit by Mavy WellnessReal Men Eat Plants with Founder Bryan DennstedtWelcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a very special guest Bryan Dennstedt. Bryan is a technology executive. He's also the founder and host of the Real Men Eat Plants Podcast and Plant-based on Fire Podcast. In This Episode, We Cover: [00:00-13:30] Intro - Meet Bryan Dennstedt! - Bryan Shares His Vegan Journey And All Of The Reasons That Led Him Towards This Decision.[13:31-24:29] Challenges And Support In Transitioning To Veganism - Encouraging Men To Eat More Plants!...
2024-02-2750 min
Plants VS MeatFrom Beef to Greens: Navigating a Plant-Based Lifestyle with Nikki R. JonesIn this episode of Plants vs. Meat, Bryan Dennstedt, founder of Real Men Eat Plants, engages in a friendly debate with communication strategist Nikki R. Jones, exploring her plant-based journey, health impacts, environmental considerations, and the dynamics of coexisting plant-based and meat-based diets.Visit Nikki's website: www.nikkirjones.com Visit our website: www.plantsvsmeat.comFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pvmpodcast/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pvmpodcast/Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/pvmpodcastFollow us on T...
2024-01-1619 min
The Glen Merzer ShowMeet Bryan DennstedtThe Founder of Real Men Eat Plants shared his journey to plant-based living, what inspired him to stay plant-based and his community.
2023-05-1751 min
Real Men Eat PlantsEpisode 12 or The Boss is in the Building!Today on the show, we discuss PED's in baseball, as it pertains to Fernando Tatis Jr, and also how that is affecting Aaron Judge. We then turn our attention to the founder and CEO of Real Men Eat Plants, Bryan Dennstedt, who joins us to discuss his plant-based journey and athletic endeavors. And then on Sarah's news, we get a glimpse into the menu at Ikea...yeah, Ikea.
2022-08-1756 min
Real Men Eat PlantsEpisode 12 or The Boss is in the Building!Today on the show, we discuss PED's in baseball, as it pertains to Fernando Tatis Jr, and also how that is affecting Aaron Judge. We then turn our attention to the founder and CEO of Real Men Eat Plants, Bryan Dennstedt, who joins us to discuss his plant-based journey and athletic endeavors. And then on Sarah's news, we get a glimpse into the menu at Ikea...yeah, Ikea.
2022-08-1756 min
Overcoming Average PodcastTerry Ziemniak & Bryan DennstedtWe talk about Terry's journey to becoming a cyber security advisor, and the growth of our collaborative effort, Evolution 365.
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