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Talking AIOpen vs. Closed: Why AI Belongs to EveryoneJoin us as we talk with Robert Ranson, director and founding member of the Agentics Foundation, about the impactful role of AI in today's world.Learn about the Agentics Foundation's commitment to building scalable, intuitive, and human-centered agentic AI systems and delve into the debate on open source versus closed source AI.Robert also discusses his book, 'The AI Dividend,' and his vision for a post-labor economy.Hear more about the thriving AI Hacker Space community spearheaded by Reuven Cohen and the innovative tools like RuCode and vibe coding sessions that are...2025-07-1541 minTalking AIFrom Boring to Viral: How Businesses Can Use ChatGPT's Images to Stand OutIn this episode, the host introduces Dan Scalco, an entrepreneur and the founder of Digitalux and It's Better With AI, to discuss the 'blank canvas problem' faced by AI users today.Dan explains how users, overwhelmed by AI's endless possibilities, can start using tools like ChatGPT's image generation feature to add real business value. Throughout the episode, Dan walks through his framework for creating impactful social media, email marketing, and advertisement visuals from simple prompts. He emphasizes the iterative process of refining AI-generated images and adds nuances like incorporating photos and adjusting prompts. 2025-07-0146 minTalking AIDo AI Wrappers Even Have a Moat?In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page has a discussion with Clay Ostrom, founder of Map and Fire, about the positioning and messaging of AI products in today's crowded market.They talk about the concept of AI wrappers, the defensibility of AI tools, and the specifics that differentiate valuable AI solutions.Clay showcases his proprietary tool, Smoke Ladder, which analyzes the messaging and positioning of brands using AI.They dive into the importance of leveraging proprietary data and discuss the future disruptions AI may bring to various industries.2025-06-1737 minTalking AITaming Tech Stack Bloat with AIIn this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Paige welcomes Vanessa Heppner, CEO and founder of Altas AI, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in business, particularly in enterprise settings.They explore the shift from 'text to text' AI interactions to 'text to action' and 'action to action' applications, highlighting the efficiency and innovation this brings.The discussion covers the challenges enterprises face with tech bloat, the explosion of SaaS tools, and how Altas AI uses AI to streamline operations and reduce costs.Heppner also shares insights about the evolving...2025-06-0333 minTalking AIBuilding What Couldn’t Be Built Before With AIIn this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page speaks with Jamie Albers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mento, about the transformative potential of AI in workplace coaching and mentorship.They explore how Mento integrates AI to democratize access to high-quality coaching, the challenges of scaling two-sided marketplaces, and the technology's current limitations.Jamie shares insights on building an expertise engine, the importance of understanding contextual elements in coaching, and the ethical considerations in AI deployment.The episode also touches on the future vision for AI's role in enhancing human connection and...2025-05-2031 minTalking AIFrom Prompt to Product: How AI Is Disrupting SaaSIn this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page discusses how AI is set to revolutionize the SaaS landscape with guest Michael Luo, a seasoned software engineer now at Stripe.Michael shares his journey of creating Springtime, a free e-signing tool inspired by the high costs of DocuSign.He elaborates on the future of AI in prototyping, coding, and reducing the need for specialized engineering roles.The discussion also touches on SaaS pricing models, potential democratization effects, and Stripe’s innovative collaboration with perplexity.ai for enhanced shopping experiences.Tu...2025-05-0645 minTalking AIPrompt, Build, Repeat: The New Software WorkflowIn this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page converses with Andrew Miller, an engineer turned designer turned product manager, who has developed the 'Prompt Driven Development' (PDD) methodology aimed at building software with large language models (LLMs).Andrew describes how PDD distills best practices from traditional software development into a framework that allows individuals to build reliable, methodical software without coding. He shares his career journey and how the introduction of ChatGPT inspired his methodology.The discussion includes a comparison between traditional and prompt-driven development workflows, the impact of AI on various...2025-04-2234 min
The Quarterback DadCastNavigating Co-Parenting with Grace and Purpose - Trent CottonSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, Casey Jacox sits down with the talented Trent Cotton, the VP of Culture from Hatchworks AI.Maintaining a meaningful connection with your child when physical distance separates you isn't just challenging—it can feel nearly impossible. Trent knows this struggle intimately. After separating from his wife when their daughter was only two and a half years old, with three hours of distance between them, Trent had to build his relationship through phone calls with a toddler who sometimes wasn't interested in talking.2025-04-101h 01Talking AIAI for Life: Tips, Tools, and Transformations with Celia QuillianIn this episode, host Matt Paige chats with Celia Quillian about how everyday people can start using AI to simplify their lives. Celia shares her journey from discovering free tools like ChatGPT to applying AI for tasks ranging from travel planning to organizing daily routines.The conversation breaks down practical tips for effective prompting and building habits with AI. Celia explains how giving clear context and using voice commands can transform simple tasks into major time-savers. She also covers how experimenting with AI tools can gradually build confidence and competence.Wrapping up, the discussion looks...2025-04-0834 minTalking AIThe New Era of AI Reasoning with Nate JonesIn this episode, host Matt Paige talks with Nate Jones, a long-time AI expert and popular TikTok personality, about how AI is changing. They discuss how new reasoning models and design approaches are making large language models more than just advanced autocomplete tools.They dive into how these models work by taking time to “think” through a problem. Nate explains that techniques like chain-of-thought and tree-of-thought allow AI to process more information before answering. They also touch on the importance of tokens and compute power, showing how these factors are changing software development and product design.Th...2025-03-2535 min
The Labor PoolBuilding the Future of HR with Hatchworks AI VP of Talent & Culture Trent CottonOn this episode of the Labor Pool, we're thrilled to have Trent Cotton, VP of People and Culture at HatchWorks AI, on the show. Trent shares his fascinating journey from banking to HR, highlighting the critical role of human capital as a key asset. We dive into the transformative power of AI in reshaping HR functions, discussing tools like Make.com and ClickUp. You'll hear about how AI is poised to revolutionize talent acquisition, learning development, and operational efficiency. Trent provides a forward-thinking perspective on integrating AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of upskilling and strategic change management. Join...2025-03-1147 minTalking AIDemocratizing AI: How to Empower Your OrganizationIn this episode, host Matt Paige sits down with AI expert Andreas Welsch to talk about how companies can turn AI hype into real business value. Andreas shares his experience working with big enterprises and stresses the importance of training teams to use AI effectively. He explains that success in AI isn’t just about using new tools—it’s about better leadership and smarter integration into everyday work.They discuss practical ways to boost AI skills through “social blended learning,” which mixes quick lessons with hands-on practice. Andreas also talks about the evolving role of the chief AI o...2025-03-1135 min
Talking TAAI Isn’t Replacing You—It’s Changing Everything. Are You Ready? Insights from Trent CottonIn this thought-provoking episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Trent Cotton, VP of Talent & Culture at Hatchworks AI, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of HR and talent acquisition. Trent shares his unique career journey, from banking to HR, and discusses the game-changing role of AI, particularly agentic AI, in workforce planning, recruitment, and employee development.They dive deep into how AI is automating tedious TA & HR processes, freeing up recruiters to focus on strategic talent advising, and even redefining traditional career paths. Trent highlights how AI is shifting job markets, the rise of AI-powered internal...2025-03-0354 minTalking AITransforming Data from 2D to 3D with Graphs and AIHow can high-reliability organizations transform their data from flat, 2D spreadsheets into a dynamic, 3D world of interconnected insights? In the Season 4 premiere of the Talking AI podcast, host Matt Paige dives deep with Jon Brewton, Founder & CEO at data², and Daniel Bukowski, CTO at data², to explore how leveraging knowledge graphs and AI is revolutionizing data transparency and explainability.Jon and Daniel share their journey from traditional analytics to building a modular, cloud-agnostic, zero-trust AI platform that empowers industries such as defense, intelligence, energy, finance, and healthcare. They break down the core concepts of graph databases ve...2025-02-2547 minTalking AIGet Ready to Talk Some AI! - Season 4 TrailerDon't want to get behind an AI? You're in luck! Season four of the Talking AI podcast is almost here, and we're gearing up to bring you even more in-depth conversations with the pioneers shaping our future. This season, prepare to dive into the minds of AI startup founders, enterprise AI leaders, and some of the top voices in the field.What to Expect:Expert Insights: Hear from the innovators and early adopters who are redefining what’s possible with AI.Bonus Episodes: Enjoy special bonus content featuring our CTO, Omar Shanti, who will deep dive in...2025-02-1800 min
The Bliss Business PodcastBalancing Profit and Social Responsibility with Brandon PowellJoin us for an inspiring live episode of The Bliss Business Podcast featuring Brandon Powell, CEO of HatchWorks AI.
In a world where businesses are increasingly called to do more than just make a profit, Brandon shares how HatchWorks AI has successfully integrated purpose and profit to create meaningful impact.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
+ How businesses can effectively balance financial goals with social impact
+ Real-world examples of companies thriving with purpose-driven strategies
+ The role of social entrepreneurship in building stronger, more resilient organizations
If you’re a...2025-01-3036 min
Time to HireEp 21: Seasoned TA and RPO Leaders Share Insights From the New RPO Trends StudyIn this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma features an expert panel of TA and RPO leaders from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. The panelists discuss key findings from the latest RPO Trends Study. Ben Eubanks, Senior Analyst at Lighthouse Research and Advisory, moderated. The panel shares how RPO providers help companies use AI, improve their brand, and hire better. The panelists also give tips on making a strong case for RPO services and on urgent hiring needs. By listening, talent professionals can learn new strategies to improve recruiting, boost their employer brand, and...2025-01-2442 min