Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company
Jeremy Utley & Henrik Werdelin
Beyond the Prompt dives deep into the world of AI and its expanding impact on business and daily work. Hosted by Jeremy Utley of Stanford's d.school, alongside Henrik Werdelin, an entrepreneur known for starting BarkBox, prehype and other startups, each episode features conversations with innovators and leaders to uncover pragmatic stories of how organizations leverage AI to accelerate success. Learn creative strategies and actionable tactics you can apply right away as AI capabilities advance exponentially.
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May 22, 2024 • 48min
How to 3x your output with GPTs: CMO Russ Somers on building a GPTeam
Russ Somers from Quantified discusses how he tripled his output using GPTs as virtual team members for tasks like webinar content creation. Topics include building custom GPTs like 'Wendy Webinar,' personifying AI for engagement, and integrating AI into human workflows for organizational progress.
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May 8, 2024 • 38min
I’m Immortal, Baby!” Guy Kawasaki on How to Leave A Legacy Via AI
Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, shares how AI has revolutionized his work, using KawasakiGPT to automate responses and craft writings. He discusses AI's impact on creativity, efficiency, and personal growth, urging listeners to embrace AI tools for innovation.
Apr 17, 2024 • 39min
Use AI for Stunning (fast and cheap) Product Images: Insights from Salma Aboukar
Salma Aboukar, founder of CREATE, shares insights on using AI tools like GPT and MidJourney for stunning product images. She highlights starting with conversation, leveraging MidJourney for aesthetics, upscaling for photorealism, and experimenting with different styles. Salma's journey from e-commerce to AI-driven creative production showcases the transformative impact of AI on creativity and product shots.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 54min
What everybody’s missing about AI in business. Ethan Mollick (Wharton Professor)
Wharton professor Ethan Mollick discusses how to harness AI's potential in business: treat AI conversationally, use it for multiple tasks, be prepared for exponential growth, leverage AI for entrepreneurship, and focus on culture for adoption. Highlights include managing crisis, trusting employees, and modeling serious use. The podcast also explores AI's influence on hiring, organizational culture, and global connectivity.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 39min
How to Use AI to Boost Your Sales - Kevin Williams (CRO at Lytho)
Explore how Kevin Williams from Lytho leverages AI to boost sales, from integrating AI seamlessly to overcoming privacy hurdles. Discover the benefits of AI in product launch strategies, emotional prompting for sales, and achieving sales success through personalization and language adaptation.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 9min
New research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)
Discover how AI is revolutionizing brainstorming sessions and idea generation in teams. Dive into the surprising findings of using ChatGPT for problem-solving, debunking myths about AI effectiveness. Explore the FIXIT paradigm for maximizing AI-assisted ideation. Learn how to unlock the power of AI with the SIXIT methodology for collaborative problem-solving.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 46min
David Okuniev, Founder Typeform: "Redefining User Experience in the Age of AI"
David Okuniev, Founder Typeform, discusses building Typeform's new product and integrating AI, exploring personal use cases of AI and the impact of AI on businesses. The podcast also covers the rapid pace of advancements in AI and the importance of embracing a founder mentality for innovation.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 43min
Dan Shipper, Every: "Use AI to make you and your business better"
Dan Shipper, AI entrepreneur, discusses the benefits of applying personal life habits to work and using custom instructions to enhance AI interactions and decision-making. The chapter also explores the value of paying for a chat GPT subscription, the potential of Whisper and Every Language software, and the decision to spin out an AI writing app called Lex. They also discuss the future possibility of AI reading books for humans and the importance of writing in the era of AI.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 40min
JJ Zhuang, Instacart: "How AI can solve the 'Whats for dinner' problem.
JJ Zhuang, Chief Architect at Instacart, discusses the impact of AI on grocery shopping and the customer experience. Topics include the transformative power of generative AI, Instacart's innovative AI initiatives, and the democratization of AI within organizations. The use of AI in search and the potential for voice-enabled cooking assistance are also explored. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and AI enthusiasts.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 47min
Greg Shove, CEO Section: 'AI is like testosterone for my brain'
Greg Shove, CEO of Section, discusses the benefits and challenges of using AI in the workplace, including its potential to enhance productivity, optimize tasks, and be a thought partner. The limitations and failures of AI are explored, along with strategies for using different AI services. The chapter emphasizes the importance of regularly updating our AI strategy.
