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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyTeaser: What We Learned From Anthropologist Mikkel B. Rasmussen About Why AI Gets People WrongIn this teaser, Jeremy and Henrik debrief their conversation with Mikkel B. Rasmussen, founder of the Human Activity Laboratory. They expected a conversation about AI’s limitations, but got a rethinking of insight itself. They explore Mikkel’s definition of insight as the gap between how we think the world is and how it actually is, why surprise is a critical signal, and how pain often precedes clarity. They also touch on Mikkel’s experiments with AI interviewers that sometimes outperform human researchers, and why this episode challenged how they think about narrative, understanding, and the role of AI. Fu...
2026-01-0608 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyWhy AI Gets People Wrong: The Real Source of Insight with Anthropologist Mikkel B. RasmussenMikkel B. Rasmussen brings a rare lens to the AI conversation. As an applied anthropologist, he has spent decades helping companies like LEGO uncover what is really going on beneath the surface.In this episode, he shares how deep insight often begins with being wrong, why surprise is the clearest sign you have found something meaningful, and how the pain of not knowing is essential to breakthrough thinking. He also explains how AI is transforming his own research, from pattern recognition to video ethnography, and introduces a provocative idea: Anthropology Without Anthropologists.Jeremy and Henrik...
2026-01-0656 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow the World’s Leading AI-First Fashion House Flips the Cash Flow Equation - with Diarra BoussoDiarra Bousso returns to Beyond the Prompt to share how she's reprogramming the fashion industry using AI, math, and a relentless spirit of experimentation. From selling AI-generated products before they exist to cutting out waste and wait times, she walks us through a radical new approach to design and operations.She explains how her team uses scientific rigor to test marketing ideas, create on-demand collections, and rethink the traditional fashion calendar. Diarra also opens up about the origin of her experimental mindset, which began during a year of recovery after a life-changing accident, and how that philosophy...
2025-12-241h 09
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyTeaser: What We Learned From Diarra Bousso’s AI-First Fashion StartupIn this teaser, Jeremy and Henrik debrief their conversation with Diarra Bousso, founder of the AI-first fashion startup DIARRABLU. They reflect on Diarra’s use of the word “yet” as a signal of growth, what it means to run a fashion brand more like a lab, and how her team “manages her back” when the ideas overflow. They also explore how AI is reshaping speed, sustainability, and experimentation in the fashion industry, and why your own lived experience might be your biggest asset in an AI-powered world.Full episode dropping next week.
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2025-12-1712 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyThe Future of AI with Illia Polosukhin: The Man Who Put the T in GPTIn this episode, Illia Polosukhin joins Henrik and Jeremy to trace the origins of transformers and how practical constraints inside Google led to a breakthrough that reshaped modern AI. He explains why recurrent models were hitting limits, how parallel attention opened the door to scale, and why he believed a major jump in capability was imminent long before the rest of the world saw it.The conversation then turns to the risks and responsibilities of today’s AI systems. Illia describes how models can be subtly guided to influence user opinions, why open weights are not the sa...
2025-12-0954 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyTeaser: What We Learned From the Man Who Put the T in GPTIn this teaser, Jeremy and Henrik reflect on their conversation with Illia Polosukhin, co-author of the “Attention Is All You Need” paper and founder of Near Protocol. They dig into Illia’s early expectations for ChatGPT, why “owning your AI” isn’t just a catchphrase, and how blockchain could help protect the information we rely on. They also explore what it really means to work with AI and why your own experience might be more powerful than you think.Full episode dropping soon.
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2025-12-0311 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyAI’s Next Frontier: World Models Explained by Christian KellerIn this episode, Christian Keller joins Henrik and Jeremy to explain how world models are shaping the next stage of generative AI. He talks through how AI learns using different types of inputs, and why video adds a sense of continuity, change, and cause and effect that text alone does not provide. Christian shares vivid analogies and clear examples to show what multimodal models make possible.The conversation moves into how AI is now used throughout the research process, from generating synthetic data to evaluating model outputs. Christian shares how this loop is already in motion and...
2025-11-2745 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyTeaser: Inside Our Debrief of “AI’s Next Frontier with Christian Keller”In this teaser, Jeremy and Henrik break down their immediate takeaways from their conversation with Christian Keller, including model fidelity, hallucinations, and the surprising ways AI is already reshaping everyday workflows.Full episode drops tomorrow.
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2025-11-2607 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyYou Can’t Vibe Code a 100-Ton Truck: Inside Applied Intuition’s Approach to Safety-Critical AIApplied Intuition builds the kind of AI you don’t see, but can’t live without. Co-founders Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig share how their $15 billion company powers vehicle intelligence across cars, trucks, tanks, mining equipment, and defense systems operating in some of the most demanding conditions on earth.They explain why combining AI with safety-critical systems raises the stakes, how a single mistake can destroy an entire company, and why so many autonomy startups ended up in the “graveyard.” The conversation explores the slow, methodical path to real autonomy, the hidden complexity of machines that run nonstop...
2025-10-2855 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow IBM Used AI to Cut 40% of HR Operating Costs and Reinvest in the CompanyAs Head of IBM Consulting, Mohamad Ali led one of the most ambitious enterprise AI transformations to date. By making IBM its own “Client Zero,” his team tested every AI solution internally before bringing it to market. The effort began with massive hackathons involving 150,000 employees, turning curiosity into capability and belief at scale. Mohamad shares how leadership alignment, process redesign, and broad employee engagement drove $3.5 billion in cost savings and renewed growth. Jeremy and Henrik reflect on why IBM’s model may signal the next evolution of consulting — where organizations act as their own laboratories for changeKey Ta...
2025-10-1553 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow Do You Strategize in the AI Era? - with Martin Reeves, Head of BCG’s Think TankMartin Reeves has spent decades advising CEOs on how to think about strategy. As head of BCG’s Henderson Institute, he has built a career challenging leaders to balance efficiency with imagination and to prepare for the next disruptive shift.In this conversation, Martin tells Henrik and Jeremy why AI alone will not give companies an edge and might even strip them of advantage. He unpacks the “two jobs of business”: playing the current game better than anyone else while simultaneously asking what the next game will be. He argues that AI only sharpens this paradox, forcing leader...
2025-10-011h 06
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyThe AI Playbook Every Leader Needs: A Chat With Adam Brotman & Andy SackAdam Brotman and Andy Sack sit down with Henrik and Jeremy to unpack their book AI First and the framework they have developed for leaders. They argue that AI is not just another technology wave but a leadership reset that demands new playbooks, new structures and new ways of thinking.They explain why AI should be seen as an augmentation of human intelligence, an “Ironman suit” for leaders, and how mindset, experimentation and governance are essential to adoption. The conversation also explores organizational redesign, the role of executives in fostering AI literacy and the urgency of adapting quic...
2025-09-161h 04
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow Entrepreneurs Can Compete in the Age of AI: Henrik Werdelin & Nicholas Thorne on Their New Book Me, My Customer and AIIn a shift from the usual format, Henrik Werdelin steps into the guest seat—alongside Nicholas Thorne—for a live conversation with Jeremy Utley about their new book Me, My Customer, and AI. They explore what it takes for entrepreneurs to compete in the age of AI — from redefining resourcefulness to thinking like founders, even inside a job.The discussion dives into the book’s central frameworks, including the Five Ps (powers, passions, possessions, positions, and potentials) and the “it sucks that…” approach to identifying real problems worth solving. Along the way, they reflect on how AI is changing th...
2025-09-0249 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyInside Zapier’s Code Red: How CEO Wade Foster Hit Pause to Reinvent for AIWade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier, joins Henrik and Jeremy to talk about how AI is changing the company from the inside out. He shares the moment Zapier declared a “code red” on AI and the steps they took to turn urgency into action — encouraging more experiments, removing tolerance for inaction, and celebrating wins along the way.Wade discusses his own AI use cases, the importance of internal examples in driving adoption, and why duplication of efforts can speed up learning. He reflects on the leadership challenge of guiding a 14-year-old company through cultural transformation, balancing produc...
2025-08-191h 03
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyCan AI Replace Me? Evan Ratliff on Letting an AI Clone Live His LifeIn this episode, Evan Ratliff, journalist and creator of the podcast Shell Game, shares the wild and personal story behind his experiment in AI voice cloning. What began as curiosity turned into a six-month dive into building an AI version of himself—one that could answer phone calls, conduct interviews, and even fool friends and family. From scamming the scammers to testing AI therapy, Evan walks us through what it’s like to put a synthetic version of yourself into the world and watch how people respond.The conversation explores the uneasy collision of identity, automation, and ethi...
2025-08-0558 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow the Chief Creative Officer of an Award-Winning Ad Agency Prompts the Perfect PitchIn this episode, Jeff Benjamin, Global CCO of Tombras, shares how AI helps him get unstuck, build confidence, and push bold ideas forward—even when self-doubt creeps in. From romcom scripts to Arby’s pitches, he shows how AI acts as a sparring partner: sharpening thinking, stress-testing ideas, and keeping momentum alive.We get into what separates distinct from generic, why affirmation can be a trap, and how the urge to share is still at the heart of creativity. If you're chasing big ideas—or just trying to beat the blank page—this one hits home.Key Ta...
2025-07-2242 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyChief of Staff for the Masses: How Meta’s Joshua To Designs Wearables with AIIn this episode, Joshua To, VP of Product Design at Meta, shares how AI is reshaping how—and where—we interact with technology. He walks us through Meta’s evolving approach to AR and wearables, why notifications are still the killer use case, and how AI is becoming the “brain behind empathy.”We dig into what it means to build interfaces that understand you, why audio might be the future’s most underrated platform, and how designing for emotion changes everything—from form factor to function. Joshua also reflects on his path from launching a clothing brand to leading des...
2025-07-081h 00
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyThe AI Implementation Audit: What Section’s CEO Learned in 18 MonthsIn this episode, Greg Shove, CEO of Section and founder of Machine and Partners, joins us for a "where are they now" follow-up—and doesn’t hold back. Greg walks through the rise of Pro AI, his new AI-powered coach, and why traditional upskilling is already obsolete.We explore the overlooked friction points in AI adoption, from cultural taboos (“it feels like cheating”) to failed enterprise rollouts. Greg challenges the prevailing mental models and warns that the real upheaval is still ahead: business model disruption, not product disruption.From royalty-based agents to outcome-based pricing, Greg lays out...
2025-06-241h 08
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyRebuilding from Inside: How John Waldmann Led an AI Shift Without Breaking His TeamIn this episode, John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase, shares how the 10-year-old SaaS company blew up its roadmap and rebuilt around AI—from culture to code. He walks us through the shift from 20-page PRDs to lightning-fast demos, reclaiming product leadership, and pushing teams into their “oh shit” moment with AI.We explore the leadership reckoning, cultural resistance, and practical playbook behind the transformation—and what it means for the future of SaaS, small businesses, and human-centered AI. If you're leading (or bracing for) an AI shift, this one’s packed with hard-earned lessons and honest insight.
2025-06-1052 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyWhy HR not CTOs Will Lead AI Augmentation - with Joshua WöhleIn this episode, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, shares how AI can go beyond automation to truly augment thinking, strategy, and workflows. He walks us through the personal rituals and frameworks he uses to spot high-leverage opportunities, and why iteration—not speed—is the real unlock.We explore how non-technical teams can build custom tools without code, why HR is the real AI driver in most orgs, and how the shift from SaaS to tailored internal solutions is reshaping the future of work. Packed with practical insights for anyone ready to move beyond the buzzw...
2025-05-271h 02
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyPrompting for Originality: How Devin McNulty Is AI-Enabling His Workshop BusinessIn this episode, Devin McNulty, founder of Funmentum Labs and creator of Funware, shares how he’s turning fun into a serious engine for creative work. After 15 years of running workshops for Fortune 500s, Devin built an AI-powered facilitation tool that helps hybrid teams generate better ideas—without needing a pro in the room.We explore how he treats AI like a co-facilitator, not a thought partner, and what it means to “pre-train” AI the way you'd brief a human. Devin also unpacks how to turn creative intuition into scalable software—and why levity, timing, and rough ideas can...
2025-04-2955 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow Mihir Shukla Is Reimagining Work With 300 Million AI Agents (and Counting)In this episode, Mihir Shukla, CEO and Chairman of Automation Anywhere, shares how he’s building an autonomous enterprise—where AI doesn’t just assist work, but performs it. With over 300 million AI agents in action, Mihir argues the future of work is already here.We dive into how Automation Anywhere automates everything from tax to customer service, how to spot high-impact use cases, and why culture—not tech—is the biggest blocker. Mihir also zooms out to explore the global productivity crisis, the shrinking workforce, and the moral imperative to upskill at scale. A powerful episode on what wo...
2025-04-1548 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow Blair Vermette Went from AI Skeptic to a Pioneer of Viral AI VideosIn this episode, Blair Vermette, founder of Rabbit Hole, shares his journey from traditional TV production to becoming a pioneer in AI-powered storytelling. Once frustrated by the rise of AI in creative work, Blair chose to lean in—leading to the creation of Floral, a viral Adidas spec ad that transformed his career.He talks about scaling his creative studio, navigating the chaos of AI-generated content, and how his editing background gave him a competitive edge. Blair also breaks down his “break the spine” storytelling philosophy, the balance between curation and creation, and the enduring role of human...
2025-03-1856 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyBONUS EPISODE: Boris Eldagsen: Why AI-Generated Images Aren’t PhotographyBerlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen made headlines when he won—then refused—the Sony World Photography Awards after revealing that his winning image was AI-generated. In this special episode of Beyond the Prompt, Eldagsen takes us through his transition from traditional photography to what he calls promptography—a new category for AI-generated images.He explores the fundamental differences between photography and AI-generated art, why clear definitions matter in creative competitions, and how AI unlocks new dimensions of artistic freedom. The conversation dives deep into the philosophical and technical aspects of AI-generated images, the role of surprise in the creative proces...
2025-03-1244 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyFuture-Proofing Your Career and Income in the Age of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter BajorekAI is transforming careers, personal branding, and financial planning - so how can you stay ahead? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and host of Your AI Roadmap, shares strategies from her new book to help future-proof your career and income.She breaks down how to build a strong personal brand, expand your network, and stay financially secure in an AI-driven world. We also explore AI’s impact on job searches, gender bias, and the balance between automation and authenticity.Whether you want to pivot into AI, strengthen your career, or make smarter financial moves, th...
2025-03-0542 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow to build a business with AI? Founder of Audos - Nicholas Thorne on the New Rules for EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, Nicholas Thorne, co-founder of Audos, shares his mission to help a million entrepreneurs build sustainable, AI-powered businesses. He introduces the concept of the “Donkey Corn,” breaks down the Five P’s framework for spotting opportunity, and explains why AI makes entrepreneurship more accessible—and more urgent—than ever.Nicholas also explores how to build with authenticity, leverage relationship capital, and align passion with purpose. This episode is full of tactical insights for anyone ready to turn ideas into action in the age of generative AI.Key Takeaways:AI Makes Entrepreneurship Essential – Nicholas high...
2025-02-181h 02
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyWhy your organization needs to embrace AI—Or get left behind, with Brad AndersonIn this episode, Brad Anderson, President of the Product Group at Qualtrics and former Microsoft exec, shares how AI is transforming how businesses operate—from internal culture to customer experience. He reflects on Microsoft’s shift from a “know-it-all” to a “learn-it-all” mindset, and how that same curiosity is driving change at Qualtrics.From analyzing unstructured feedback to running AI summits and hackathons, Brad offers real-world stories on embedding AI into daily workflows and upskilling teams at scale. A must-listen for leaders navigating transformation in the age of AI.Key Takeaways:Learn-it-all beats know-it-all – Brad Anderson h...
2025-02-051h 11
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyReinventing Recruiting: Anvisha Pai on Using AI to Automate HiringAnvisha Pai, founder of Dover, takes us inside how her team is using generative AI to transform recruiting—automating everything from job descriptions to candidate outreach for over 500 companies. She shares lessons from her early AI experiments at MIT, and how building a fail-fast culture has helped Dover stay ahead of the curve.We dive into how her team turns quick AI tests into scalable wins, and how a culture of curiosity fuels long-term innovation. Whether you're scaling a startup or exploring AI’s role in team workflows, this episode offers actionable advice for thriving in an AI-p...
2025-01-2136 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow to make an AI-Driven Culture Transformation with Moderna’s Head of AI, Brice ChallamelIn this episode, Brice Challamel, Head of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna, pulls back the curtain on how AI is transforming not just workflows but entire organizational cultures. Brice introduces the concept of the AI "catalyst" - a role focused on accelerating safe, effective change - while sharing practical strategies for fostering widespread AI adoption.Drawing on examples from his leadership at Moderna, Brice explains why it's reckless not to integrate AI into your processes, how to avoid outdated approaches (what he calls "Fred-like behavior") that hold organizations back, and why every individual in a company should...
2025-01-071h 08
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow You Can Leverage AI for Big Decisions - Insights from Geoff WoodsIn this episode, Geoff Woods, bestselling author of The AI Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership, reveals how leaders can leverage AI to tackle big decisions and strategic challenges. Geoff introduces a transformative mindset shift: stop asking, “How can I do this?” and start asking, “How can AI help me do this?”Through real-world examples, he demonstrates how AI can act as a thought partner in high-stakes scenarios like debt restructuring, product innovation, and boardroom dynamics. Geoff also shares practical tips on building daily AI habits to enhance decision-making, amplify results, and spark innovative breakthroughs.Whether you're a...
2024-12-1743 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow Peter Hollens uses AI to build a successful YouTube channel with 3m followersIn this episode, we explore how Peter Hollens has leveraged artificial intelligence to grow his YouTube channel to over 3 million followers and sustain his success in the creator economy. Peter shares how AI tools have streamlined his production process, sparked new creative ideas, and even enhanced his ability to connect authentically with his audience. From optimizing workflows to experimenting with AI-assisted songwriting and storytelling, Peter reveals how technology has expanded his creative possibilities while staying true to his artistic voice. The episode also delves into the ethical challenges of AI, as Peter emphasizes the need for transparent practices that...
2024-12-0456 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyThe death of SAAS and raise of what marketing folks can do with AI already with Noah BrierIn this conversation, Noah Brier, founder of Percolate and BrXnd.ai, discusses his journey from advertising to becoming a leader in AI-powered marketing solutions. He explores the balance between exploration and exploitation in business, highlighting AI’s transformative role in solving complex brand challenges. Noah underscores the importance of hands-on experimentation, the shift from traditional SaaS models to bespoke software solutions, and the need for companies to capture and leverage tacit knowledge.The discussion also covers practical applications of AI, insights from leading CMOs, and how technology is shaping the future of business. Noah explains how AI can de...
2024-11-191h 01
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companySpecial Episode: Paige Costello on AI in Product Management – a Co-Production from Crafted.FM and Beyond the PromptIn this special episode, we begin with a conversation from Crafted featuring Paige Costello, Head of AI at Asana, on how tools like AI-generated status reports and bug triaging are eliminating busywork and unlocking creativity.Then, Jeremy and Henrik continue the conversation with Paige—digging into user testing, model choices, and the challenge of balancing control with flexibility. With real-world examples from Asana, this episode offers practical insights into how AI is reshaping workflows, team structures, and the future role of product managers.Key Takeaways:Experiment with AI-powered tools – Asana’s AI features, like status...
2024-10-3152 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E22: Think Fast Talk Smart Explores GenAI @ Portland Trail BlazersHow can AI transform the way we work and innovate? In this special episode of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, we team up with Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. We dive into the world of generative AI in the sports industry, focusing on the groundbreaking work being done by the Portland Trail Blazers. Joining us are David Long, VP of Digital Innovation for The Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter, and Christa Stout, their Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. Together...
2024-10-2851 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow AI Transforms Learning - with former Harvard professor and dean Stephen KosslynIn this episode, Stephen Kosslyn—former Harvard professor and leading voice in cognitive science—shares how AI is reshaping the way we learn. He explains why “learning by using” leads to deeper understanding, and how AI can amplify memory, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.Kosslyn also explores where AI still falls short, the enduring power of the humanities, and what it takes to truly flourish in the age of intelligent tools. Drawing from his decades of research and his upcoming book Learning to Flourish in the Age of AI, this episode offers a powerful look at the future o...
2024-10-161h 00
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyFounder of the Future: Diarra Bousso on AI-Powered Sustainable FashionIn this episode, Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, shares how she went from math teacher to fashion-tech entrepreneur—using generative AI and algorithms to create sustainable, scalable fashion while dramatically reducing textile waste.She talks about treating AI as a creative partner, why transparency is key to growth, and how sharing her process fosters learning across her team. Diarra also lays out a bold vision for the future of fashion—where technology, tradition, and design thinking collide to challenge the industry's status quo.DIARRABLU's website: Conscious Contemporary Lifestyle Brand – diarrabluDiarra’s TED talk: TEDTALK...
2024-10-0154 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyUsing AI for Better Decision Making with David Boyle. Episode include BONUS clip (se notes)Join us for an insightful conversation with David Boyle, an expert in audience research and data analytics, who is passionate about leveraging AI, especially language models, to enhance organizational decision-making. Drawing from his extensive background in corporate strategy and media, David reflects on how ChatGPT transformed his approach to research and decision-making. We delve into AI's profound impact across various industries, the crucial role of clear and effective AI prompts, and the iterative process of refining AI-generated outputs. David introduces his framework of the four P's—prep, prompt, process, and proficiency—as key to unlocking AI’s full potential. He als...
2024-09-181h 10
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyCreatives Should Stop Being Afraid of AI! The incredible Jenny Nicholson makes a perfect pitchThe 31 GPTs in 31 days project: Lab31 - https://lab31.xyz/Jenny's website — https://queenofswords.coJenny's linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-nicholson-4b01383/And Jenny said this Medium article might be of interest! — https://medium.com/@missjenny/your-ai-task-force-is-missing-the-point-14078a4ef9c100:00 Introduction to Jenny Nicholson00:29 The 31 Projects in 31 Days Challenge00:43 The Power of Constraints in Creativity02:34 Discovering GPTs and Early Experiments05:24 The Magic of Large Language Models08:25 Humanizing AI Interactions16:35 Voice Interaction with AI25:02 Empowering Creatives with AI38:28 The Power of Trying: Overcoming Procrastination39:56 Learni...
2024-08-271h 12
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyA sobering talk about the need for ethical data for AI models with Phoebe YaoIn this episode, we talk with Phoebe Yao, founder and CEO of Pareto.ai, about fair and ethical data labelling platform aimed at advancing support for AI researchers. The episode addresses data labelers' challenges and stresses the need for higher standards and worker empowerment. We talk about the critical role of domain experts in AI training, the impact of ethical practices on data quality, and the broader implications for the future of work in AI. This episode offers valuable insights into how Pareto.ai supports workers and ensures quality, highlighting often-overlooked ethical concerns in the AI industry. Disclosure: Jeremy...
2024-08-1231 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow to Increase Workplace Productivity. Notion's Lead AI Engineer Shir Yehoshua on High-Risk, High-Reward AI ProjectsJoin us as we chat with Shir, the engineering lead of Notion AI, about her journey into AI, from her early fascination with Apple's speech-to-text technology to her impactful contributions at Google and Waymo. Shir shares insights into her current role at Notion, the innovative AI projects she's leading, and the unique culture of experimentation and failure that drives product development. Discover how AI drafts performance reviews in minutes, celebrates code deletion in team demos, and integrates seamlessly with Slack to provide precise answers. Plus, learn about innovative tools like the AI writer that helps overcome writer’s block and...
2024-07-3045 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyThe Future of Books and Improving Your memory with AI: Steven Johnson (Author and Google Labs)Steven Johnson, author of 14 books on the history of science and technology, discusses Google’s new writing and research tool, NotebookLM. He elaborates on how walking influences creativity, the importance of play in innovation, and shares insights into using AI for augmenting thought and memory. The conversation covers his role in co-creating NotebookLM with Google Labs, the importance of uploading sources for effective use, and the potential of AI to enhance both authorship and readership. Johnson also touches on potential future developments, such as recommending additional sources and addressing privacy concerns. The dialogue highlights the revolutionary potential of AI-driven to...
2024-07-1048 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyMake ChatGPT Your Personal Tutor: Documentary Film Maker Juan Carlos On How ChatGPT Turned Him Into An iPhone App DeveloperIn this episode, Juan Carlos shares his extraordinary journey from being a documentary filmmaker to becoming a product leader and app developer. He discusses his transition from film school at NYU to directing notable documentaries like 'Second Skin,' which explored the lives of individuals deeply integrated into online video games. Juan Carlos dives into his experience using ChatGPT as a developmental tutor to create an iPhone app from scratch, despite having no prior programming experience. He provides insights into project selection, overcoming technical challenges, and utilizing ChatGPT for productivity and self-development. Key takeaways include the importance of minimal...
2024-06-2436 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyKevin Kelly’s Mind Bending Predictions of Our Fascinating AI FutureIn this insightful conversation, Kevin Kelly, co-founder and senior maverick at WIRED, explores the transformative impact of AI on society and creativity. Kelly discusses the philosophical and practical implications of AI, highlighting its potential to accelerate all other technologies and likening its impact to the Industrial Revolution's shift from muscle power to artificial power. He shares his experiences with AI-generated art and music, emphasizing the importance of doing something 'useless' daily to spark creativity and innovation. Kelly also delves into the concept of 'AIs' as a zoo of diverse, specialized minds and the need for new frameworks to address...
2024-06-0555 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow to 3x your output with GPTs: CMO Russ Somers on building a GPTeamIn this episode, Russ Somers, who heads marketing for Quantified, shares insights into leveraging generative AI to boost productivity and creativity within sales and marketing roles. Having built a 'GP team' of custom GPTs, Russ has tripled his output, illustrating how AI can serve as virtual team members for tasks ranging from webinar content creation to specialized knowledge acquisition. Through personal anecdotes and exploratory conversations, the episode delves into the process of building AI team members, the importance of play in learning and innovation, and strategies for incorporating AI into personal and professional growth. Highlights include building AI with...
2024-05-2248 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E21: The Progress Principle with Teresa Amabile and Diego RodriguezHave you ever wondered how traditional leaders can be motivated to support creativity in the workplace? What is the secret to fostering creativity and driving innovation? Today, on the podcast, we welcome Teresa Amabile to help us explore the crucial role that managers play in shaping the inner work lives of their employees through the lens of her book, The Progress Principle. Teresa Amabile is a distinguished scholar and researcher in organizational behavior. She is renowned for her groundbreaking work on creativity, motivation, and the work environment. Joining as a co-host is Diego Rodriguez, a board member at LendingTree...
2024-05-131h 01
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyI’m Immortal, Baby!” Guy Kawasaki on How to Leave A Legacy Via AIIn this episode, Guy Kawasaki, author and Chief Evangelist of Canva, discusses his journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, and its profound impact on his work and personal life. Kawasaki shares how he was introduced to generative AI and his fascination with its capabilities, such as generating precise responses and improving efficiency in his tasks. He introduces KawasakiGPT, a custom Large Language Model (LLM) built from his writings, videos, and podcast transcripts, which he uses to automate responses and draft writings, enhancing his productivity. Furthermore, Kawasaki details how AI has assisted him in diverse...
2024-05-0838 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyUse AI for Stunning (fast and cheap) Product Images: Insights from Salma AboukarIn this episode, we explore the world of AI-generated imagery with the incredibly creative Salma Aboukar, founder of CREATE. Salma shares her journey from e-commerce to becoming a pioneer in AI-driven creative production, revealing how she harnesses tools like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, and GPT to transform product photography.It’s a very practical episode for everyone who is looking to use AI to make images for their products, services, and sites. Salma walks us through how these tools can accelerate content creation, elevate brand storytelling, and open new creative possibilities—all without the traditional costs or time cons...
2024-04-1739 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyWhat everybody’s missing about AI in business. Ethan Mollick (Wharton Professor)This is really an “do not miss episode”, as we are joined by Ethan Mollick, professor at Wharton and a leading voice on how artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship and education. As an "accidental AI expert," Ethan shares his unique perspective on the AI revolution and provides practical insights for harnessing its potential in business and beyond. Ethan is really an incredible communicator and is one of the leading voices in how to use AI. Key Takeaways:1. Treat AI like a person: To get the best results, engage with AI conversationally and work with it like...
2024-04-0253 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyHow to Use AI to Boost Your Sales - Kevin Williams (CRO at Lytho)In this episode of Beyond the Prompt, we chat with Kevin Williams from Lytho, revealing how they're leveraging AI to improve their marketing and sales function dramatically. From his roots in software sales to pioneering AI in sales tactics, Kevin shares Lytho's journey toward operational excellence and business expansion through generative AI. Unpack the secrets of integrating AI seamlessly, overcoming privacy hurdles, and the tangible benefits it brings to sales and marketing. If you're looking to harness AI's potential or eager for practical insights into its business applications, this episode is packed with Kevin's pro tips for AI-driven success.
2024-03-0639 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E20: Creating Conscious Leadership with Diana ChapmanTo what extent are our inner lives shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? And how can we learn to see the world as it truly is? Today on the podcast we have Diana Chapman, Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group, an organization that helps leaders and their teams build trust and create conscious cultures through coaching, training, and more. She is also a facilitator, CEO coach, speaker, and co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a book that distills decades of accumulated knowledge from working with CEOs and other leaders. In today’s conversation with Diana, we delve in...
2024-03-0458 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyNew research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.Co-production with D...
2024-02-201h 08Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E19: Ideascience with Josh Ruff & Marcus HollingerCreativity is not an exact science and ideas often strike when we least expect them. But what if we could curate an environment ideal for sparking creativity? Today we are joined by Josh Ruff and Marcus Hollinger from Stoked to discuss their incredible new workshop, Ideascience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how music inspired their Ideascience creation, why they create a space for checking in with their team at the beginning of every meeting, how task switching overcomes cognitive fixation, and how meditation has improved ideas in brainstorms. They then go on to tell us about what Id...
2024-02-0550 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyDavid Okuniev, Founder Typeform: "Redefining User Experience in the Age of AI"Beyond The Prompt" shines the spotlight on David Okuniev, the visionary co-founder behind Typeform, as he takes us through the labyrinth of innovation at Typeform Labs. Dive into David's eclectic journey from musician to design maestro and entrepreneurial spirit, which paved the way for Typeform's creation. In this episode, David reveals the ethos driving Typeform Labs, where emerging ideas blossom and new technologies are not just tested but pushed to their limits. Get an insider’s look at the orchestration of international ventures, the spark of radical innovation, and the future of interaction as we know it. Tune in to...
2024-02-0545 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationSPECIAL: Beyond The Prompt with Greg ShoveToday, we join forces with Henrik Werdelin to launch Beyond The Prompt, a podcast that explores how companies leverage AI to streamline operations and better serve their customers. Henrik is a remarkable entrepreneur and one of the visionary founders of Prehype, a community of entrepreneurial individuals dedicated to assisting one another and collaborating with companies to foster innovation and create innovative ventures. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Shove, CEO of next-generation business upskilling platform Section, to discuss his experience of leveraging AI in the context of optimizing, accelerating, and transforming various aspects of Section's operations. Employing...
2024-01-2946 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E18: Making Your Creative Process a Lifestyle with Billy OppenheimerWriting and researching to produce content is a full-time job that demands hours and hours of dedication. Today’s guest is the wonderful Billy Oppenheimer, writer and research assistant for Ryan Holiday, and he is here to share his creative process with us. Tuning in, you will hear all about what it’s been like to see his audience grow, his research process, his notecard system and how he measures them, the time he spends reading, the idea of honing your filter, and why he likes making physical notes instead of digital ones. We then delve into his incredible news...
2024-01-2246 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyDan Shipper, Every: "Use AI to make you and your business better"Join us in this insightful episode of Beyond the Prompt as we explore the multifaceted world of AI with Dan Shipper, Co-founder and CEO of Every. Dan, a pioneer at the intersection of business and technology, shares his unique perspective on using AI as a powerful tool for enhancing both personal life and professional ventures. Discover how custom AI instructions can revolutionize decision-making and streamline processes, leading to impactful changes in daily routines. Tune in for an intriguing discussion on integrating AI into our lives, beyond the hype and into practical, everyday applications. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that...
2024-01-1542 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E17: Redefining Genius with David McRaneyFrom psychology to neuroscience and beyond, concepts of intelligence, genius, and hyperfixation are key to our understanding of human potential. During this episode, David McRaney joins us to discuss a topic of great import to our course on transformative design; the complexity of the concept of genius. David is a famed journalist, author, podcaster, and expert on belief, currently researching his next book. Join us as we explore the origin story of genius, the role of obsessively pursuing one’s interest, and the inevitability of genius and the implications of labels. In closing, David answers two key questions on th...
2024-01-1523 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E16: The Science of Failing Well with Amy EdmondsonIn today’s world, we’re caught between two failure cultures. One tells us that it must be avoided at all costs, while the other tells us to "fail fast” and often. The issue is that both approaches lack the necessary distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. Today, we’re joined by author, scholar, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, and champion of psychological safety, Amy Edmondson, who believes that we need to reframe our understanding of failure and discover what it means to “fail well.” In this episode, we discuss her latest book...
2024-01-0856 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E15: Unleashing Innovation with Rita McGrathThe likelihood is that the tactics that were effective for businesses just a few years ago may no longer yield the results needed. Profound shifts in the business landscape have exposed a significant disparity between conventional strategic approaches and the evolving dynamics of the contemporary real-world environment. In this episode, we sit down with Rita McGrath, a celebrated author and captivating speaker, to discuss how leaders can navigate the complexity of cultural shifts in modern business practices. Rita is a renowned expert in steering innovation and growth through uncertain times, and she consistently ranks among the world’s Top 10 ma...
2024-01-0149 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E14: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Spontaneous Speaking with Matt AbrahamsAre you looking for some tips, tricks, and techniques to propel your spontaneous speaking to higher levels? Our guest today is of the belief that there is no right way to communicate, there are better ways and worse ways but no one right way! Joining us today is Matt Abrahams, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. As you tune in you’ll hear from Matt about the phenomenon of reverse plumbing, how to reframe your anxiety, and how the Rule of...
2023-12-2553 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E13: Finding Your Inner Genius with Liz Tran and Aisha DozieWelcome to this very special edition of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, as we bring you a live coaching session hosted by the remarkable Liz Tran! Liz is a former venture capitalist and team-builder turned spiritual guru and startup coach. Her newest book, The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius, is all about how to connect with your innate intuition. In this episode, you’ll find out how Liz coped with changing the entire concept of her book just six weeks before it was published, the magic of the three S’...
2023-12-1858 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyJJ Zhuang, Instacart: "How AI can solve the 'Whats for dinner' problem.In this episode of "Beyond The Prompt," we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its practical applications in business with JJ Zhuang, Chief Architect at Instacart. JJ shares his journey into AI, sparked by the groundbreaking development of AlphaGo by Google DeepMind. He discusses how this event, combined with his experience at Microsoft, shaped his understanding of AI's potential.We explore how Instacart harnesses AI to revolutionize not just grocery shopping but the entire customer experience. JJ highlights the company's innovative AI initiatives, including the Care AI team's efforts to answer the perennial question, "What's...
2023-12-1840 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyGreg Shove, CEO Section: 'AI is like testosterone for my brain'In this episode, we speak with Section's CEO, Greg Shove. Greg Shove is the CEO of Section, an educational technology company. Previously known as Section4, the organization was founded in 2019 by NYU Professor and serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway. Section, under Shove's leadership, focuses on being a new type of business school for the tech economy, catering to a growing base of students interested in this field. Greg brings an awesome perspective, having founded five companies, resulting in three major exits and being at the forefront of reinventing education. Together, we’ll discuss real-world examples of companies using AI-powered tools to...
2023-12-1847 min
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyBeyond the Prompt TrailerShow launching soon: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/
For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.
2023-12-1500 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E12: A Journey Through Therapy, Creativity, and Business OdditiesIn this episode, we sit down with Lezlie and Jake Karls, the visionary minds behind Mid-Day Squares, to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and unconventional approach to entrepreneurship. Mid-Day Squares is a family-run business aiming to establish itself as a prominent player in the chocolate industry. Its focus is on producing chocolate products while also emphasizing an open, unfiltered approach to entrepreneurship and business growth. In our conversation, they share their journey and strategies of the founders of Mid-Day Squares, discussing the importance of authenticity, relationship-building, and the fusion of personal storytelling with business branding to create a loyal...
2023-12-1152 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E11: Navigating Organizational Culture and Unwritten Rules with Liz WisemanUnderstanding and adapting to unwritten rules and organizational culture is a continual process. It's essential to strike a balance between fitting into the existing culture and bringing in new perspectives to drive positive change. In today’s episode, we sit down with Liz Wiseman, a management expert and CEO of The Wiseman Group, to discuss the challenges of controlling idea flow and the problems it might cause in leadership roles. Liz is a renowned researcher and best-selling author who empowers global organizations with her groundbreaking insights on leadership development. In our conversation, we cover a range of topics, from le...
2023-12-0446 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E10: Getting to the Next Level with Marcus WhitneyHigh performers experience near-constant pressure to improve. Marcus Whitney — venture capitalist, pro sports owner, keynote speaker, athlete, author, among other hats — shares how he plans to reach to his ‘next level.’ This is a deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with a true virtuoso of creative craft. From exercise to creative dry spells to scaling ventures to a beginner’s mindset to the benefits of therapy, we cover a lot of ground. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, Marcus Whitney. How exercise helps calm down Marcus’ busy life and exhausting your body versus...
2023-11-2743 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E9: Steve Jobs’ Retail Revolution with Ron Johnson and Greg McKeownSteve Jobs is one of the most influential people of the century, maybe even ever! But his ideas, values, and approach to life have often been skewed and mutilated by the media. Today, we wish to bring you the truth about Steve from a man who knew him better than most, Ron Johnson. Ron worked with Steve as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, and in this episode, he explains how the tech juggernaut enticed him into a job when he was already flourishing at Target and before Apple had gained its notoriety. We hear all the de...
2023-11-2056 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E8: The Paradox of Leading Innovation with Linda HillOne of the most important aspects of leadership is having a vision for what you want to achieve. It’s the vision for a project that will guide your team and inspire them to perform at the top of their game. But how does that change when you need to lead innovation? And how do you navigate the unknowns inherent to pursuing true innovation? Joining us today to unpack this topic and explore key questions of innovation and leadership is Professor Linda Hill from Harvard Business. Professor Hill is the co-founder of Paradox Strategies, the co-author of the acclaimed bo...
2023-11-1358 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E7: Judging The Experiment Not The Outcome with Dr. Astro TellerEver wondered what it takes to revolutionize the world through innovation and moonshot thinking? We are joined today by Dr. Astro Teller, co-founder and captain at X, Alphabet's renowned moonshot factory, where they're on a mission to invent and launch technologies that can change the world for the better. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Teller gives listeners a fascinating peek behind the curtain of the moonshot factory and how they design their environment to foster creative thinking and innovation. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Teller share his expert insights on the power of intellectual honesty, the art of un...
2023-11-0659 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E6: Song of Significance with Seth GodinProductivity, innovation, and leadership are three key pillars that drive success and growth within any organization. When effectively combined, they create a powerful synergy that propels a company to new heights and ensures its sustainability in an ever-evolving business landscape. In this episode, we are joined today by blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Founder of The Carbon Almanac, Seth Godin, to discuss the world of productivity, innovation, and leadership. Seth is a prolific writer, having authored 20 bestselling books. His works serve as profound resources for understanding key concepts in various aspects of life and business. In today’s conversation, we...
2023-10-3044 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E05: Career Transitions for High-Performers with Jason MaydenIn this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life and career of Jason Mayden, a true high-performer who has blazed his own trail in the worlds of tech, design, and corporate America. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and inspiring insights that have shaped his extraordinary journey. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an acclaimed design and strategy consultancy, he specializes in pioneering new ventures and orchestrating intricate negotiations involving athletes, entertainers, and global creatives through multi-stakeholder partnerships. As we delve deeper into Jason's narrative, we'll explore the mental hurdles and stereotypes he's faced...
2023-10-1657 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E04: The Kids Are Not Alright: Toxic Achievement Culture and Mattering with Jennifer WallaceToday’s parental landscape is filled with more challenges than ever before. Among the plethora of concerns that parents have to deal with on an everyday basis, one never would’ve expected toxic achievement to be one of them. Who even knew that achievement could be toxic?! But too much of anything is never good, and placing too much attention on your child’s educational success could be irreversibly damaging to their self-esteem. To help us make better sense of this topic, we are joined today by the award-winning journalist and author of Never Enough, Jennifer Wallace. Jennie explains why the...
2023-10-0944 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E03: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution with Uri LevineAs entrepreneurs, we are often so focused on finding solutions that we forget what matters most: the problem itself. And maybe we avoid the problem because we are afraid to fail, but as today’s guest eloquently explains, failure is the only true route to success! For today’s conversation, we are joined by the co-founder of Waze and serial entrepreneur, Uri Levine. Uri has just written a new book, Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, which is a practical guide for entrepreneurs on how to endure the rollercoaster of failure – faster and with more fun! Our ch...
2023-10-0238 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E02: Collaborating with AI, Unleashing Creativity, and Embracing the Imperfect with Kevin KellyIn this captivating episode, we are joined by a true visionary and creative mind, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of the iconic WIRED Magazine. Kevin’s new book, Excellent Advice for Living, serves as the foundation for the conversation, as we unpack the intricacies of the creative process and innovation. Kevin draws on his professional experience and walks us through the notion of embracing a multitude of bad ideas as a pathway to uncovering true gems of creativity. We uncover essential takeaways from the book, like the power of habits over inspiration and the art of setting ambitious goals. We also di...
2023-09-2549 minPaint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E01: Wizard of Awe: Peek Behind the Pixar Curtain with Ed CatmullToday on the show, we have a great conversation with Edwin Catmull, the Founder and former CEO at Pixar and former CEO of Disney Animation Studios. Edwin dives deep into some of the ideas that he shared in his book Creativity Inc., so you can expect a real masterclass on the creative process and how this translates to high-level teams. We get into some insightful discussions on the objectivity problem, learning by doing, the dangers of overestimating past successes, and the constancy of change. Edwin also makes amazing arguments for why learning should be centralized in the creative process...
2023-09-181h 08Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationPaint & Pipette - Season 3 TrailerStanford Adjunct Professor Jeremy Utley explores the counter-intuitive tactics that world-class innovators and entrepreneurs employ to break through. He's learned that while innovation is part art (paint) – it's also part science (pipette) – and treats the subject with both the rigor and the wonder that it deserves. Season 1 shined a spotlight on female founders; season 2 celebrated black creators; Season 3 guests include WIRED co-founder Kevin Kelly, Harvard Business School Professor Linda Hill, CEO of Google X Astro Teller, start-up coach Liz Tran, Seth Godin, journalist Jennifer Wallace, Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull, and more.
2023-09-1101 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2E20: Creators Connect: Ato Essandoh Pt 2Effective creators talk about the need for monotonous, mindless tasks that allow us to fertilize our creative fields. Embracing our weirdness breeds room for our creativity to flow, new ideas to be formed, and connections to be made. We’re back here with our good friend Ato Essandoh for the first-ever round two of a Paint and Pipette interview. Tuning in, listeners will hear from Ato on how he practices for new roles, translating practice into performance, why going slow is crucial in learning new things, the importance of play — especially in discovery, allowing yourself to embrace your inner weir...
2022-06-1339 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep19: The Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria with Demi SamandeTemporary fixes are one thing; solutions are another altogether. Today, we are joined by a particularly inspiring guest, Demi Samande, to discuss the manufacturing problem in Nigeria and her goal to solve it. In this episode, we learn about Nigeria’s fascinating manufacturing history, what can be attributed to the import-production imbalance in the country, and the undeniable raw talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Nigerian people. Demi introduces herself as the Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria, and after our conversation with her, we have no doubts that she is just that. Demi shares her awe-inspiring journey from architecture to...
2022-06-0630 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep18: Dismantling Survival Narratives with Minda HartsToday’s guest believes strongly that we can't just survive anymore, we've got to thrive. In this episode, we are joined by Minda Harts, blogger, best-selling author, and the 2020 Linkedin Top Voice For Equity In The Workplace. Minda recently published her third book You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls Guide to Finding Your Voice and explains what it means to ‘take one’s space’. She explains why she feels that Black and Brown girls especially need to hear this message, why she felt she needed to shift her focus from adults to teens, and how her expe...
2022-05-0934 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep17: Taking Time Away from Creating with Zim FloresFrom cloning a gene to investigate cardiovascular genetic disorders to becoming the youngest precinct judge for the state of North Carolina to founding a massively successful boutique travel company, Zim Flores (nee Ugochukwu) is a force to be reckoned with! Join us today as we dive into Zim’s past, present and future. We start the discussion with the achievement that she feels most proud of (the answer will surprise you!), and the breakthrough that she had when she sold Travel Noire. We dive into the challenge of separating yourself from your business as an entrepreneur, and why the Tr...
2022-05-0240 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep16: The Secret to Everything with Ato EssandohIt may sometimes feel that in order to 'make it' in a certain field, we have to get very serious and lose some of the fun along the way. Our guest on the show today, is here to remind us why play and maintaining a novice's wonder and innocence, are some of the most important parts of creativity and craft. Ato Essandoh is someone who has carved out an exciting and varied life in creative spaces; working primarily as an actor, Ato has not allowed a successful and demanding career to withhold him from pursuing passion projects and his...
2022-04-2536 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep15: Intentional Congruence with Brandon MiddletonNot many people have the guts to say that one plus one can equal 11, but for Brandon Middleton, the world has always looked a little different. Brandon has an amazing story, which he shares on today's show and we are truly lucky to be able to bring you this inspiring conversation with such a powerful individual. In our chat, we chart the history of Brandon's ascent, looking back at his work as a golf caddy, the speech impediment he had as a child, and how Brandon leveraged all of his circumstances and opportunities to continue to grow and succeed...
2022-04-1840 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep14: The Need for Good Followership and not Just Good Leadership, with Trier BryantThere are countless books and resources to help people develop good leadership skills, but not many people or institutions seem to focus on developing good followership. The military is one exception. Today on the show, we are joined by Trier Bryant, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Work who shares insight from her career leading teams in the Air Force, at Goldman Sachs, and at Twitter. Trier co-founded Just Work with Kim Scott, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Radical Candor, and the author of another more recent book also titled Just Work. Apart from blowing our minds with...
2022-04-1143 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep13: Beauty Meets Wisdom with Aishetu Fatima DozieToday, we are joined by Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics Inc., Aishetu Fatima Dozie. After 20 years in investment banking, Aishe took a sharp turn and directed her focus toward discovering her purpose and her passion. Thus, the mission-driven women's empowerment company masquerading as a beauty brand, Bossy Cosmetics, was born. In this episode, we hear about Aishe’s inspiring journey and why she considers her identity to be her journey. We discuss the painful process of having to divorce yourself from what you think the solution is when in actual fact, what the customer wants is all that co...
2022-04-0441 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep12: A Guide for Choosing Your Adventure and Cultural Immersion Experiences with Julian JordanThere’s a sense of freedom and a chance of learning a new perspective when traveling between, or living in different countries. Who better to learn about this than from Julian Jordan: polyglot, design enthusiast, and adventurer who has lived on three different continents! Today, we find out what Julian means when he talks about the “spidey sense” he feels when moving somewhere new, and how he defines what it means to be fluent in a language (so much more than simple syntax!). He tells us how the “spidey sense” opened his eyes and broadened the lens through which he sees th...
2022-03-2832 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep11: Pouring a New Narrative in The Coffee Industry with Aaron Fender, Co-Founder, and CEO of Portrait CoffeeThe majority of the world’s coffee is made in areas inhabited by people with black and brown skin. However, coffee culture globally has cropped this out. Addressing this issue through pouring a new narrative in the coffee industry is today's guest, co-founder, and CEO of Portrait Coffee, Aaron Fender. Aaron is driving the conversation around the origins of coffee through his unique brand, where each product is a portrait of an inspirational person with ties to the flavor of the coffee within. We dive into where Aaron found the inspiration for the brand, and how the Barry was cr...
2022-03-2140 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep10: Thriving Nigerian Entrepreneurship with JR Kanu, Founder CEO of REACHThe COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for a huge swath of the global population. This is especially true for families and individuals living from paycheck to paycheck. One major component that can make a difference in how people grow their wealth and manage their money, is financial literacy. This week on the show we sit down with JR Kanu, Founder and CEO of REACH, a technology company based in Lagos, Nigeria, to talk about how he turned his back on a great opportunity in America to build a legacy in Nigeria and what he’s learned about himself, entrepreneurship, and te...
2022-03-1433 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep09: Community Relevance Over Cultural Relevance with Gavin GuidryWhile many brands spend lots of time and money trying to present themselves in a way that is culturally relevant, today’s guest Gavin Guidry learned a powerful lesson while working as a content creator. He suggests that the best way for a brand to get its message across is not through cultural relevance but actually through community relevance. Despite being a Black man who never went to portfolio school, Gavin now works as one of R/GA Advertising’s creative directors. Apart from blowing our minds with this revelation, in this conversation, Gavin also talks about the need to c...
2022-03-0743 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep08: Pivoting and Prioritizing to make an Impact with Serial Entrepreneur Mustafa Abdul-HamidToday’s guest never set out to become an entrepreneur, he just wanted to make a really big impact. He followed his love of basketball and policy, as well as his unique ability to connect the dots, into the business world. Now Mustafa Abdul-Hamid is the co-founder of My90 and the founder of Boost. In this episode, he shares his journey with us in an amazingly inspiring conversation. Tuning in you’ll hear about the impact having kids has had on his life and how he maintains his focus on the ‘North Star’, personally and professionally, through the practice of ruthl...
2022-02-2845 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep07: CourMed: Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery with Derrick MilesThe mark of a successful entrepreneur is the ability to identify and serve a need in the marketplace and, with the rise of the pandemic, the need for door-to-door healthcare delivery became critical. Today we're talking to Derrick Miles, Founder and CEO of CourMed, who not only provides such deliveries and services to your door but are revolutionizing healthcare by putting encouragement at the center of the patient experience! In this conversation, he talks us through the turning point that drew him to leave a six-figure salary to start this venture and critical inflection points that have allowed them...
2022-02-2138 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep06: Purpose, Passion, and Risk-Taking with Jonathan AzuJonathan Azu is an inspirational individual who has always followed his passion and taken risks, and it has paid off in many ways, even driving positive change in greater society. Today, the Founder and CEO of Culture Collective joins us to reflect on how his life has come full circle in a number of ways throughout his career. He describes how his first success in organizing a George Clinton concert while in his sophomore year at college, led him into a successful career in artist management. Apart from sharing many of his successes, you’ll also hear about his
2022-02-1436 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep05: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Business with Ise LyfeToday’s guest, Ise Lyfe, believes that emotional intelligence goes hand-in-hand with the success of a company. Ise is the CEO of Lyfe Productives, a product development company dedicated to making health and education provocative for hard-to-reach audiences. He is known for creating many positive impacts on society through his business and is most proud of one particular deal where he partnered with the FDA and a local food distributor to bring healthy food to an urban community that he believed to be surrounded by bio-chemical warfare. In this episode, he explains what it means to institutionalize emotional intelligence in...
2022-02-0742 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep04: Creating Space to be Surprised with Kelly Garrett ZeiglerWhile companies often approach consumer insights with a certain direction in mind, today’s guest believes strongly in the power of surprises. In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Garrett Zeigler who has two decades of experience in consumer insights, in a career that has spanned across organizations such as Mattel, Vans, Vanity Fair Corporation, and now Pearson. Kelly shares where this intention came from to want to be surprised despite having a direction in mind and explains that the best insights come from “messy humans”. She also talks about questions to drive consumer understanding, the importance of empath...
2022-01-3143 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS2Ep02: Creativity, Skepticism, and Taking Your Time, with Whitney BurksWhen it comes to the intersection of design, biology, and engineering, today’s guest has a few ideas about what people in these fields can learn from each other! Whitney Burks is a designer, scientist, Stanford softball player, and all-around incredible creative. In this episode, she sheds light on her creative strengths and how they manifest themselves in other aspects of her work. She explains how she mixes mechanical engineering and biology in her job and why she sets up her biology experiments like an engineer. She also shares her thoughts on experimentation: how biologists are skeptical of feedback, how...
2022-01-1742 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationEp 11: Creativity, Grit, and Defying Other Peoples’ Perception of Success with Vivian ShenThroughout her life, Vivian Shen always wanted to do the thing that would help her learn the fastest. Eventually, she realized that the best way to do this would be by defying how her peers defined success and starting a business herself. Vivian channeled her passion for education into Juni Learning, an online platform that offers STEAM courses in real-world subjects we all wish we could have learned in school like coding, storytelling, investing, and more. Her vision is for every student to be prepared for the real world and have the tools to really make their mark. Today...
2021-12-2037 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationEp 09: Conscious Leadership with Amy YinThis week we get together with Amy Yin, CEO and Founder of Office Together, a company that delivers manager empowerment and scheduling tools to achieve the full potential of a flexible workplace. We talk with Amy about her unique life experience and how it influenced her mindset and career. She describes how her parents raised her to have a CEO mindset and be comfortable with risk and how this differed from the upbringing of her peers who share her American-born Chinese identity. We hear from Amy about her decision to drop out of Harvard to pursue an opportunity to...
2021-11-2937 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationEp 08: Navigating Disability Services with Sabrina Kappe Ramos and Kim SchreiberSabrina Kappe Ramos guest did not receive her ADHD diagnosis until college. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, with ADHD in women being routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, and treated inadequately. Kim Schreiber has spent most of her life navigating service providers alongside her younger brother, Stephen, who is autistic, and recognized the challenges that he was beginning to face as a neurodivergent adult. Inspired by their own experiences, Sabrina and Kim set out on a mission to work with adults with disabilities to help them access the services and support they need. Today, you’ll hear Sabrina and Kim’s stor...
2021-11-2247 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationEp 05: Redefining Social Entrepreneurship with Laura D’AsaroAs an African Studies major at Harvard, today’s guest studied abroad in Tanzania. In the markets of Arusha, she purchased a caterpillar from a street vendor. Tossing caution to the wind and eschewing her vegetarian diet, Laura D’Asaro bit into her future and Chirps, a revolutionary food company seeking to transform Americans’ dietary impact on the environment, was born! Laura D’Asaro is the Co-Founder of Chirps (as seen on Shark Tank), and the co-author of Project Startup #1: Eat Bugs. While at Chirps, Laura has collected a number of accolades, including Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, Shark Tank entrepre...
2021-11-0241 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationEp 01: Going Against the Fashion Grain with Diarra BoussoIn the notoriously unsustainable world of fashion, daring to do things differently is no easy feat. Yet, it is something today's guest, Diarra Bousso's conscious lifestyle brand, DIARRABLU, has managed to excel at. Divided between her home country of Senegal and the U.S., DIARRABLU draws on Senegalese artisanal skills and clothes-making principles. These are the clothes you will have for life. Along with being a serial entrepreneur, Diarra is also a creative mathematician and multidisciplinary artist. In this episode, Diarra shares her journey with us, from growing up in Dakar to working on Wall Street and everything in...
2021-09-2049 min