Rob Thomas, Senior VP at IBM, and Malcolm Gladwell discuss the productivity paradox, open-source AI, and AI's impact on every industry at NY Tech Week. They explore AI evolution at IBM, challenges in microelectronics, AI in sports and shipping logistics, university issues, and AI's role in productivity and technological acceleration.

Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox 20, discusses his troubled childhood, the deep meanings behind Matchbox 20's hits, his collaboration with Carlos Santana, the therapeutic power of songwriting, and his struggles with toxic relationships, anxiety, and addiction.

Join Rob Thomas, IBM's Senior VP, and Malcolm Gladwell in a discussion about AI's impact on productivity and the future of workplaces. Learn about the evolution of AI at IBM, applications in sports talent assessment, challenges in universities, and the accelerated progress of AI in the business landscape.

Hayley Sperling, executive producer, and Rob Thomas, editor of Madison Minutes, dive into the huge $75 million donation to UW-Madison for a new engineering building. They discuss the city’s record-breaking capital budget and the challenges accompanying it. Plus, they share the exciting details of Madison's upcoming music festival, Joey's Song, highlighting its charitable impact and the revitalization of the local music scene. Community engagement and support for local artists take center stage in this lively discussion.

Rob Thomas, the smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty, discusses his evolution in music preferences, nostalgia for past experiences, and watching habits. He reflects on personal stories, relationships, life on tour buses, and coping mechanisms. The conversation covers contrasting maternal care, family dynamics, and growing up with turbulent family dynamics. Rob shares insights into his musical journey with Matchbox Twenty, publishing ownership, financial values, and the future of the music industry.