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Business Mic 222: Peter Swimm - Building Responsible Automation Through Context, Care, and Human InsightPeter Swimm, owner and consultant at Toilville, joined The Business Mic to explore how organizations can adopt AI and automation in ways that enhance — not erase — human expertise. With years of experience building conversational systems and workplace automation for major global companies, Peter now focuses on helping small and midsize organizations implement AI responsibly while preserving the value of human judgment, context, and organizational knowledge. Peter explains that while many businesses rush toward AI to reduce workload or increase efficiency, they often overlook the human layer that determines whether automation succeeds or fails. He highlights the common assu...

2025-11-1820 min

Designing with Love From Structure to Freedom: Balancing Creative Flow in Design with Peter SwimmWhat happens when the structures designed to support creativity start to suffocate it instead? Peter Swimm, project management consultant at Toilville, brings a refreshingly honest perspective to this tension that every designer faces.Ready to rethink how structure and creativity can work together in your design practice? Listen now, and then share your thoughts on how you're balancing these forces in your own work.🔗 Website and Social Links:Please visit Peter Swimm’s website and social media links below.Toilville WebsitePeter’s LinkedIn Page Send Jac...

2025-11-1644 min $A Beginner\'s Guide to AI$

A Beginner's Guide to AI Stop Working Harder - Start Working Smarter! Peter Swimm on Why AI Should Free Your Time, Not Fill It // REPOSTDiscover How Startups Are Winning with AI: An Interview with Peter SwimmAre you ready to stop working harder and start working smarter? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Swimm, a tech veteran with over 20 years of startup experience, to uncover how small teams can leverage AI to punch above their weight. Peter shares candid stories about being “mistaken for an AI,” reveals why startups adapt to new tech faster, and offers his brutally honest advice for trailblazers looking to innovate with artificial intelligence.📧💌📧Tune in to get my...

2025-11-1346 min

Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders 69: Using AI at Work with Peter Swimm: From SaaS to Conversational WorkflowsChris Daigle sits down with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, to explore how conversational AI and local models are transforming the way we work. With over 25 years in tech, including time at Microsoft designing Copilot products, Peter shares how he built an AI-first workflow that replaced dozens of SaaS tools with personalized, voice-driven automation.He talks about his week-long experiment of running his business entirely through conversational AI, what it taught him about productivity, and why the future of apps may be modular, API-driven, and built on personal ownership of data. From helping small businesses adopt AI...

2025-09-1548 min

The Kind Leader Can AI Be Kind? Peter Swimm on Ethics, Empathy, and Leadership in the Era of CopilotWhat happens when artificial intelligence begins to automate not just tasks, but human interactions? In this thought-provoking episode of The Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori sits down with Peter Swimm, 25-year tech veteran, founder of Toilville, and pioneer in conversational AI and Microsoft Copilot development. Peter has spent his career at the intersection of automation and humanity, building inclusive communities while asking hard questions about ethics, culture, and the future of leadership. From startups to enterprise AI rollouts, Peter shares stories of how technology exposes company blind spots, reshapes employee experiences, and amplifies both...

2025-09-1033 min

A.I.P (ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE)#110 Unleashing AI Agents: Peter Swimm on Revolutionizing Work with Conversational AIJoin us for an insightful podcast episode featuring Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville Conversational AI Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in conversational AI, Peter dives into how AI agents can amplify human expertise to make work easier and more effective. From business analysis and human-first design to testing strategies and actionable KPIs, discover Toilville’s approach to building successful AI solutions for B2B and B2C. Learn best practices, avoid common pitfalls, and explore the future of digital transformation. Don’t miss this deep dive into the power of conversational AI!#ConversationalAI #AIRevolution #Toilville #PeterSwimm #BusinessTransformationhttps://www.itst...

2025-08-2250 min

Future Tech And Foresight Conversational AI: Hype, Limits & Human-Centred Design (With Peter Swimm)-Ep #197Peter Swimm breaks down why so many AI bots still miss the mark—and what it really takes to build automation that works for people, not just systems.About the Episode:In this episode, Marc is joined by Peter Swimm, a leading expert in conversational AI and the founder of Toilville, to break down where automation and chatbots are actually delivering value—and where they’re falling short. Peter shares his early experiences with chatbot frameworks, including his time leading product at Botkit and Microsoft, and explains how AI went from scripted FAQ bo...

2025-08-0546 min

Engineer In the Looop People Over Prompts: Building AI That Works for HumansIn this thought-provoking episode, Alec Harrison sits down with Peter Swimm—founder of Toyleville and a veteran in conversational AI—to unpack the real value of AI in today’s business world. From the early days of teaching internet literacy in Chicago libraries to advising enterprises on AI adoption, Peter brings a rare blend of empathy, technical depth, and straight talk.They discuss why most businesses are still stuck in Excel purgatory, the risk of blindly chasing AI hype, and how true innovation means aligning technology with human strengths—not replacing them. They also explore the messy reality...

2025-07-2138 min

Software Development, Finance and AI Conversational AI (feat. Peter Swimm)In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan and Peter Swimm, Founder of ToilVille, explore the evolving landscape of conversational AI and its implications for business, creativity, and society. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, particularly in the context of team dynamics, productivity, and the future of work. The conversation also touches on the importance of context in AI applications, the potential for AI to enhance creativity, and the societal disparities in AI adoption. Peter shares insights from his experience in the field, emphasizing the need for organizations to adapt and leverage AI effectively to remain competitive.

2025-07-011h 25

Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk The Evolution of Conversational AI with Peter SwimmIn this episode, Eli Davis speaks with Peter Swimm, a conversational AI technologist. Peter, the founder of Toilville, LLC, discusses his work in designing AI tools, the balance between automation and human touch, ethics in AI development, and shares his thoughts on the integration of AI in various industries. They also explore the cultural impacts of AI and its potential for creating accessible technology. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of th...

2025-06-1432 min

The Backstory on Marketing and AI How AI is Changing Market Research and Customer EngagementIn this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, Peter Swimm of Toilville dives deep into the real-world implications of AI and marketing. With over a decade of experience in conversational AI, Peter breaks down the practical and philosophical challenges businesses face in today’s AI-saturated landscape.From building chatbot systems for enterprises like Walmart to launching his consultancy, Toilville, Peter shares the importance of domain expertise, critical thinking, and ethical implementation of AI tools. He introduces his methodology, “spell work,” which focuses on dissecting business needs before jumping into automation—preventing costly missteps and promoting meaningf...

2025-05-2731 min

Quali-Tea with Anne Bridging Technology and Quality ManagementIn this conversation, Peter Swimm discusses the integration of AI in quality management systems, emphasizing the importance of compliance and safety. He highlights the challenges faced by organizations in adopting AI technologies, particularly in regulated industries like healthcare. The discussion covers successful applications of AI, the necessity of data hygiene, and the importance of building effective AI tools that enhance quality management processes. Swimm also addresses common pitfalls in AI implementation and the need for continuous evaluation and adaptation of AI systems to meet compliance standards.

2025-05-2628 min

AI-Curious with Jeff Wilser The Hype-Free Guide to AI and Business, w/ Industry Insider Peter SwimmThere’s no shortage of hype about AI revolutionizing business, but what’s actually working right now? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Swimm, founder of the AI consultancy Toilville and former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Copilot Studio, to cut through the noise and explore the real-world use cases of conversational AI.Peter has been working on AI-powered automation for over a decade, helping companies integrate chatbots, AI agents, and large language models into their workflows. Unlike many AI evangelists, he isn’t here to drink the Kool-Aid. Instead, he lays out the hard truths...

2025-03-0735 min

Learn Slovak and More Podcast How to say “I can’t believe it” in Slovak; Slovak Modal Verbs 1; Modal verb “môcť'; Bonus 1; S7E22Today's episode is about the Slovak modal verbs, their meaning, and usage. Then we'll look closely at the Slovak modal verb “môcť” and conjugate it in the present tense. Finally, we will practice it in a few short sentences.Episode notesToday I’m talking about the Slovak modal verbs in general, their meaning, and usage. Then we look closely at the Slovak modal verb “môcť” and conjugate it in the present tense. Finally, we will practice it in a few short sentences.Slovak lesson1. Môžeš mi poslať email? (C...

2025-01-0113 min

What Happened to Chiptune?Peter SwimmMusic used:Space Town - What Happened to Chiptune ThemePeter Swimm - Too Much!Reference:Pulsewave, a monthly chiptune event series in NYC: https://pulsewave.rip/True Chip Till Death, a website chronicling all things chiptune: https://truechiptilldeath.com/ You can find Peter online at peterswimm.com.

2023-10-1854 min

Nerdvana Podcast Nerdvana v1.15 – BLIP, Fuck Yeah!!!Download Episode 1.15 https://www.nerdvana-podcast.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Nerdvana-1.15-BLIP-Fuck-Yeah%21%21%21.mp3 Achtung Sondersendung: Ein Teil des Nerdvana Teams war vom 17. bis 24. Mai in New York City um sich das BLIP Festival 2011 anzuschauen. 24 Acts an insgesamt drei Tagen waren beim weltweit größten Musikevent für Chiptunes geboten. Mit Open Stage am Vortag und diversen Closing Parties schwebten wir insgesamt 5 Tage im musikalischen Nerdvana und sind so richtig vollständig noch nicht zurückgekehrt, zumindest geistig. Stefan und Wolfgang schwärmen in den 2 Stunden vom erlebten und lassen alle die nicht dabei waren vor Neid erblassen. Links...

2011-06-0600 min

Podcast – Electric Sheep Bleeps and BloopsThis is a podcast exploring the blip festival and the chiptune scene. I talk to the organizers, spectators and artists at Blip ’09. https://electricsheeppodcast.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/chiptune2_mixdown1.mp3 WordPress seems to be choking on this file so just click the link below as a download or to have it open in a player in your browser. Bleeps and Bloops Credits Interviews: Peter Swimm – True Chip Till Death Chromix – Tom McClean tenfold – Paul Herbig Outpt – Mary Ann Benedetto Music(in order of appearance): Bubblyfi...

2010-02-2300 min