A Beginner's Guide to AI

Jeetu Patel, President and CPO of Cisco and a leading voice in enterprise tech, delves into the future of leadership in an AI-driven world. He discusses how AI enhances employee capabilities rather than replacing them and emphasizes the importance of fostering innovation. Jeetu highlights the need for organizations to become AI-first today to stay competitive. He also shares insights on effective communication within teams and the significance of creating emotionally resonant products that truly connect with users.

Yvette Schmitter, an engineer and CEO of Fusion Collective, sheds light on the hidden costs of AI in our lives. She reveals how our convenience turns us into data points and discusses the troubling practices of data brokers. Yvette explores the implications of biometrics and the risks of 'frictionless' technology. With a bold take on regulatory theater, she emphasizes the need for genuine ethical standards in AI. Her insights on privacy, consent, and the commodification of personal data are a wake-up call for all tech users.

AI isn’t the future — it’s right now. In this episode, Christopher Penn joins me to break down what most companies get wrong about artificial intelligence, why ChatGPT is just the engine (not the car), and how ego — not tech — is the biggest roadblock to real innovation.📧📧📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📧📧📧We dig into job loss, the myth of SEO being “dead,” the hidden dangers of AI in warfare, and how every nation can catch up by leveraging open-source models. Christopher shares how he uses AI personally, what businesses should really be optimizing for, and the surprising reason why most leaders are still stuck in 2010 thinking. Fast, sharp, and deeply practical — this one’s a must-listen.Connect directly to Chris Penn or go to Trustinstights to find out how you can leverage AI for your business 🚀---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Kasper Sierslev, founder of Zite and a pioneer in embedding marketing teams into companies, explores the transformative role of AI in marketing. He discusses how AI streamlines social media and content creation while maintaining brand voice. Kasper underscores the importance of human connection in an increasingly automated landscape. He shares insights on the Cannes Festival's shift towards tech dominance, as well as actionable advice for marketers eager to integrate AI today.

Matt Weaver, Solutions Engineering Leader at OpenAI, shares insights on the launch of GPT-5 and its implications for businesses. He explains how GPT-5's reasoning models enhance decision-making and addresses common misconceptions about AI. The discussion highlights innovative applications in industries like banking and travel. Weaver also delves into AI literacy as crucial for successful adoption and guides listeners on creating Custom GPTs. His enthusiasm for AI’s potential shines through, making it clear that now is the time to integrate these transformative tools.

Uncover the fascinating clash between deterministic and probabilistic AI systems, revealing why your smartphone can seem both brilliant and baffling. Dive into real-world stories that illustrate how these systems impact everything from language processing to healthcare. Enjoy cake-baking metaphors that make complex ideas accessible. Discover the importance of embracing uncertainty in AI and how it can lead to innovation and lifelong learning. Get ready for insights that will change how you perceive artificial intelligence!

Join Fred Jordan, a French physicist and entrepreneur, as he unveils the groundbreaking world of biocomputing. He explains how living neurons can serve as processors, revolutionizing traditional AI approaches. Fred shares his journey of transforming stem cells into functional neurons, and discusses the exciting potential of organoid intelligence. With ethical implications and real-world applications, this insightful conversation highlights how biocomputing could reshape the future of intelligent systems. Get ready to rethink what AI could be!

Anirudh Narayan, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of Lyzr, shares insights from his journey in the AI landscape. He discusses how AI marketing agents are revolutionizing sales and customer engagement. Anirudh also delves into creating AI agents that enable businesses to scale efficiently. He emphasizes the crucial role of generalists in the evolving tech world and offers creative strategies for content creation. With real-world case studies, he illustrates the measurable impact of AI tools across various industries, inspiring innovation and adaptation.

In this episode, we sit down with Michaela Wessels, founder of Style Arcade, to uncover how artificial intelligence is transforming the fashion industry from the inside out. From eliminating gut-feel guesswork in buying decisions to solving the age-old “I can’t find my size” problem, Michaela shares how AI and data can optimize inventory for every store, every product, and every size. Whether you’re into fashion, retail tech, or just love a good behind-the-scenes of smart AI applications — this one's for you.📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠📧💌📧We dive into visual AI, image recognition, and why even a black and a white version of the same dress can require totally different size curves. Michaela breaks down how AI helps fashion brands go from spreadsheets to strategic planning — and why the answer to better retail might just be better data. We also talk about AI's role in achieving the dream of a 4-day workweek, the balance between automation and creativity, and why fashion is actually one of the most complex industries to optimize with tech.Want to get in contact with Michaela? You can find her on LinkedInOr go directly to StyleArcade!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

Do we still need programmers in the age of AI? In this episode, I sit down with Grigorij Dudnik, creator of Clean Coder AI —an agent-based AI framework that aims to transform how we build software. We dive deep into the future of programming, where AI agents take over the repetitive tasks and senior developers act more like managers than coders. Grigorij breaks down how his open-source tool works, how it's already being used in real-world web applications, and why separating AI agent roles (planner, coder, manager) actually boosts performance—just like in human teams.📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧We also talk about the startup that inspired it all: a heartfelt project to preserve memories of loved ones. Plus, there's some philosophical reflection on AI's potential risks—not in a Terminator way, but in a "we're all getting too lazy" kind of way. And yes, there’s even a robot powered by a Raspberry Pi that makes moral decisions. This episode is packed with insights, stories, and some wild but real visions of the near future.Get in contact with Grigorij, ask him anything about AI and programming, on LinkedIn 🚀And look at the Clean Coder AI on GitHub - don't forget to rate the project 🤖---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads