What's Actually Coming in AI (From Someone Building It)
Episode 65: What’s actually coming next in AI, and how will it transform the fundamental infrastructure we rely on every day? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with DJ Sampath (https://x.com/djsampath), Senior Vice President of AI Products at Cisco, for a deep dive into the AI-powered future of networking, security, and the enterprise.
In this episode, DJ Sampath—former CEO and founder of Armorblox, now leading Cisco’s AI product division—shares an exclusive look at Cisco’s new AI Canvas platform: a generative UI that enables seamless collaboration between humans and AI agents for real-time, intelligent problem solving. Matt and DJ pull back the curtain on how Cisco is modernizing the internet’s backbone, why the enterprise is ground zero for AI-enabled transformation, and the critical new challenges of AI security as agents multiply by the billions. If you want to understand what’s really next in enterprise AI—and how it connects to your own experience as a consumer—don’t miss this fascinating, forward-looking conversation.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI Innovations with Cisco's DJ Sampath
(06:06) Enterprises Adopting AI Revolution
(09:09) Integrated Cisco Product Connectivity
(11:08) AI Surprises: Creativity Unleashed
(14:57) Embrace AI for Job Security
(16:36) AI Revolutionizes Research Efficiency
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DJ Sampath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djsampath/
Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/
Armorblox: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/security/secure-email/armorblox/index.html
AI Canvas: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2025/m06/announcing-cisco-ai-canvas-revolutionizing-it-with-agenticops.html
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12 INSANE AI Agent Use Cases in Lindy AI (Live Demo)
Episode 64: What if you could hire an AI intern to handle your meetings, emails, CRM, and even negotiate refunds over the phone? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Flo Crivello (https://x.com/Altimor), founder of Lindy AI, a leading AI agent platform in Silicon Valley.
In this episode, Flo gives a revealing look into how Lindy’s AI agents are already replacing entire teams in startups by automating sales outreach, executive assistance, scheduling, meeting notes, CRM, recruiting, and even handling live phone calls and negotiations. Watch live demos, discover the smartest use cases, see how AI agents collaborate, and learn how you can start leveraging these capabilities in your own business. Plus, Flo opens up about where work and productivity are headed as AI interns get smarter and more independent.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI As Versatile Digital Interns
(06:04) Calendar Management Preferences
(07:34) Automated Meeting Summary Prompt
(11:36) AI-Driven Decision Workflow
(13:15) AI Filters Sponsorship Emails
(18:02) AI Memory and Meeting Transcription
(20:43) Use Examples for Better Prompts
(25:07) AI Conversations: A Unique Era
(26:57) Flight Canceled, Unexpected Refund
(30:00) Friday Phone Check-Ins with Elon Lindy
(34:15) Deepfakes Overblown, Future of Work
(37:51) The Unknowable Future Beyond Singularity
(38:29) Post-Work Utopia vs. Tech-Dystopia
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Flo Crivello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florentcrivello/
Lindy: https://www.lindy.ai/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Greg Isenberg’s interview with Flo: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/i-built-a-team-of-ai-agents-that-grow-my-business-24-7-full-demo/id1593424985?i=1000703493519
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Turn Your Idea Into a Working App With One Prompt (Live Demo)
Episode 63: What if you could turn your idea into a fully working app—just by describing it in plain English? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with Anton Osika (https://x.com/antonosika), CEO of Lovable, a revolutionary platform that lets anyone build and launch software using AI—no code or development team required.
In this episode, Anton gives a live demo of Lovable, reveals how creators of all ages—including kids and solo founders—are launching real businesses in hours, and dives into how AI-powered platforms like Lovable will change the future of entrepreneurship, creativity, and even move us closer to AGI. If you’re a builder, maker, or curious about the next frontier in software creation, this conversation will reshape how you think about launching your next product.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI-Powered Code Revolution
(04:21) Engineers as Problem Translators
(07:50) Supabase Integration Simplifies Startups
(10:49) Enhancing Design and Collaboration
(16:46) Intuitive AI Interface Development
(19:31) AI Empowering Solo Entrepreneurs
(22:40) Future of Software Development: Automation Impact
(24:18) Lovable App
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Anton Osika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonosika/
Lovable: https://lovable.dev/
Supabase: https://supabase.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
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Can AI Help You Live to 170?
Episode 62: Could an AI that knows everything about your health help you live to an extreme age? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Max Marchione (https://x.com/maxmarchione), founder of Superpower, to explore the future of AI-powered longevity.
In this episode, Nathan and Max dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of medicine—making personal health tracking, diagnostics, and preventative care more accessible than ever. Max explains why he believes everyone will soon have an AI doctor more knowledgeable than any human, how Superpower integrates wearables and biomarker data into actionable protocols, and why supplements might be overrated, even if he still takes dozens each day. If you want to live longer, thrive in the age of AI, and get practical longevity tips, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI Doctors are the Future
(05:44) Comprehensive Health Data Analysis
(08:04) Closing Healthcare Gaps with AI
(11:58) Technology's Role in Medical Knowledge
(12:40) Preferring Doctors Over AI
(16:56) Supplements: Not All Beneficial?
(19:30) Trial Data Gathering Sleep Devices
(24:23) Impending Cyborg Reality
(25:28) Focus on People, Not Skills
(28:21) Discovering Real-World Potential
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Max Marchione: https://www.maxmarchione.com/
superpower: https://superpower.com/
Bryan Johnson: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
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Microsoft VP Explains AI PCs + Satya Nadella on Healthcare AI
Episode 61: What will the next generation of AI-powered PCs mean for your everyday computing—and how will features like on-device AI, privacy controls, and new processors transform our digital lives? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by Pavan Davuluri (https://x.com/pavandavuluri), Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, who’s leading the charge on bringing AI to mainstream computers.
In this episode of The Next Wave, Matt dives deep with Pavan into the world of AI PCs, exploring how specialized hardware like NPUs (Neural Processing Units) make AI more accessible and affordable. They break down the difference between CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, and discuss game-changing Windows features like Recall—digging into the privacy safeguards and how AI can now run locally on your device. Plus, you’ll hear Satya Nadella (https://x.com/satyanadella), Microsoft’s CEO, share his vision for how agentic AI could revolutionize healthcare and what the future holds for AI-powered Windows experiences.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) NPUs: The Third Processor Revolution
(05:41) NPU Efficiency in AI Devices
(09:31) Windows Empowering Users Faster
(13:00) Evolving Windows Ecosystem Opportunities
(13:49) AI Enhancing M365 Copilot Research
(15:43) Satya Nadella On AI and Healthcare
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Pavan Davuluri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavand/
Satya Nadella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/
Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/
Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft365.com/
Microsoft Recall https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/recall/
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