A Beginner's Guide to AI

• Teaching, Startups, and AI Beards: Mike Todasco on the Beautiful Chaos of the Now

  What happens when a curious finance guy joins PayPal and stumbles into the world of machine learning? You get Mike Todasco — someone who’s been riding the AI wave before it made headlines. In this episode, Mike shares why he thinks most businesses are already behind on AI, how teachers can use it to deeply personalize learning, and what skills will still matter even when the bots take over the boring stuff. From robot lawnmowers to AI-powered bedtime quizzes for kids, this conversation is full of practical insight and future-facing optimism.We also talk about the myth of the Terminator scenario, why software engineers are feeling the heat first, and how AI can help you learn German while driving your kid to school.Connect to Mike on LinkedIn and don't forget to get his newsletter on LinkedIn!---Also, while you are on it, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 😉Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• The AI Human Paradox - What You Need to Know About the Future of Technology and Ethics

  AI strategist and upcoming author Bruce Randall jumps behind the mic to explore how artificial intelligence is colliding with everyday life—no coding degree required. Bruce unpacks his journey from software sales to earning an MIT “no-code data-science” certificate, and reveals why he’s writing The AI Human Paradox to give non-tech folks a crystal-clear roadmap through the jargon jungle of LLMs, brain-computer interfaces, and autonomous systems. We dig into the art (and science) of great prompting, the power—and peril—of Neuralink-style implants, and why “trust but verify” is Bruce’s golden rule for hallucination-free insights.You’ll hear practical wins for small businesses—from AI-powered chat-bots that rescue bad restaurant reviews to HR tools that actually boost morale—and learn how global pharma giant Sanofi slashes drug-development time with full-stack AI. We examine the ethics of AI-generated college papers, the very real risk of runaway super-intelligence, and Bruce’s optimistic blueprint for keeping humanity in the driver’s seat as machines get smarter. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a curious creator, or just wondering what “BCI” even means, this episode arms you with the mindset and resources to thrive in an AI-accelerated world.You can connect to Bruce on LinkedIn. If you want to know more about him, go to his podcasting portfolio page!---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• From Data to Decisions: Boobesh Ramaurai Explains the Real Impact of AI

  Boobesh Ramaurai on the Future of Data and AIIn this episode, I sit down with Boobesh Ramaurai of LatentView to explore the future of data and AI—from his early days in analytics to today’s transformative AI landscape. Boobesh shares how curiosity led him into the world of analytics back in 2006, why execution is more important than ideas, and how data-driven decision making is reshaping businesses across industries.📧📧📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: beginnersguide.nl📧📧📧We dive into the real-world impact of AI, the challenges organizations face when adopting data strategies, and what it means to build human-centered AI with responsibility and ethics in mind.If you want expert insights into AI in business, responsible AI implementation, and the future of data and AI, this conversation is a must-listen.➡️ Key HighlightsBoobesh Ramaurai’s journey from analytics to AI leadershipHow businesses can harness data-driven decision making with AIWhy execution beats ideas in the world of innovationThe growing importance of human-centered AI and responsibilityWhat’s next for the future of data and AI🧾 Quotes from the Episode“I always say that it is not the idea that really is valuable. It is the execution—that’s the magic and the secret sauce.” — Boobesh Ramaurai“It was fascinating to see how people were using data and capturing data to answer business questions—that curiosity is what pulled me into AI.” — Boobesh Ramaurai🔗 Where to find Boobesh RamaduraiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boobesh/LatentView's Website: latentview.comTune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: 💌 beginnersguide.nlMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• The AI Wave Is Coming - Ben Carle from FullStack Says You’d Better Be On Board // REPOST

  AI Hype vs. Reality: Ben Carle from FullStack on What’s Really Happening Behind the ScenesIn this episode, we sit down with Ben from FullStack to unpack the real story behind the AI wave sweeping the tech world. Ben shares how developers, startups, and enterprise clients are grappling with generative AI—what’s working, what’s hype, and what actually delivers value. From automating tedious tasks to empowering senior engineers, Ben gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is quietly reshaping software development (and yes, some jobs too).--- --- ---A word from our Sponsor:Sensay creates AI-powered digital replicas to preserve and share individual and organizational knowledge, turning it into scalable, sustainable, and autonomous wisdom.Visit Sensay at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sensay.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And listen to Dan, Sensay's CEO and founder, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--- --- ---We talk about why so many companies say, “My CEO told me to do something with AI”, how to build proof-of-concept projects without burning budgets, and why the best AI systems still need a human in the loop. Ben’s insights are honest, practical, and surprisingly optimistic—even if you’re worried about robots writing all the code.Connect to Fullstack and Ben 🚀 on their website Fullstack.com https://www.fullstack.com/---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!**Want to get in contact? Write me an email: [email protected] credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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• Who Owns The Future? 'SuperShifts' Authors Ja-Naé Duane and Steven Fisher Talk AI, Ethics, and Leadership

  ✨ Unlock a Future Where AI Inspires Leadership—not Replaces ItJoin us as host Dietmar brings you an insightful conversation with SuperShifts co-authors Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steven Fisher. Together, we explore how AI-first leadership, systems thinking, and human-AI collaboration converge to reshape the way we lead and thrive in the age of intelligence.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📧💌📧➡️ Key HighlightsUnderstanding AI-First Leadership through the lens of SuperShiftsThe pandemic's role in inspiring new leadership frameworks and agile mindsetsBlending human values with AI-powered decision-makingWhy systems thinking, foresight, and possibility are essential tools for modern leaders🧾 Quotes from the Episode- “The most successful leader won’t be the one who predicts the future—but the one who shapes it.”- “In the Age of Intelligence, possibility itself becomes the most valuable capital.”- “Our role as leaders is to bring humanity into the algorithm, not replace it.”👓 Chapters (experimental)00:00 Introduction – What is SuperShifts?05:12 From Pandemic to Paradigm Shift: How SuperShifts Was Born12:45 AI-First Leadership: Reimagining How We Lead20:30 Human-AI Collaboration: Balancing Ethics and Innovation28:10 Systems Thinking and SuperShifts Framework35:00 Applied Strategies: Leading in the Age of Intelligence🔗 Where to Find Ja-Naé Duane and Steven FisherDr. Ja-Naé Duane: Ja-Nae.IOSteven Fisher — StevenFisher.IOAnd here you'll find:SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of IntelligenceAnd now, tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nlMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

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