Nathan Labenz on the Next Generation of AI Agents | The Cognitive Revolution at Imagine AI Live 25
Oct 21, 2025 • 32 minsNathan Labenz (Founder of Waymark and host of The Cognitive Revolution) reveals how to build enterprise-grade AI agents that are reliable, scalable, and safe. He shares a blueprint for automation systems that don’t just run — they think, adapt, and earn human trust. From architecture to real-world deployment, this session dives deep into the next wave of intelligent systems redefining enterprise productivity at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas.
How AI is Creating the Billion-Dollar Companies of Tomorrow | Michael Moe at Imagine AI Live 25 | E153
E153 • Oct 14, 2025 • 18 minsJoin Michael Moe, founder of GSV, as he reveals how AI’s “time divident” is accelerating entrepreneurship and business innovation - all in his presentation at Imagine AI Live 25 at Fontainebleau, Las Vegas. Discover the Five P’s—People, Product, Potential, Predictability, and Purpose—that separate the stars of tomorrow from the rest. Packed with frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable insights, this talk will equip leaders to harness AI for exponential growth.
Beyond Memory: Dan Siroker on Personalized AI & Mind Emulation | Limitless AI @ Imagine AI 25 | E152
E152 • Oct 8, 2025 • 26 minsDan Siroker, CEO of Limitless AI, reveals the future of personalized AI and mind emulation at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas. Discover how wearable AI can augment your memory, improve productivity, and even pave the way for digital versions of ourselves. This session explores real-world applications today and the audacious vision of preserving human consciousness for the future.
Building AI-Driven Organizational Memory w/ Knowledge Graphs | Daniel Cohen Dumani of Experio Labs | E151
E151 • Oct 2, 2025 • 26 minsJoin Daniel Cohen Dumani, founder and CEO of Experio Labs, as he reveals how knowledge graphs and Graph-RAG - an AI method that organizes information by understanding the relationships between data points - are transforming fragmented data into precise, explainable insights. Learn why traditional AI search often fails and discover actionable frameworks to implement AI-driven organizational memory in your enterprise.
CoreWeave Acquired OpenPipe — Kyle Corbitt on Reinforcement Learning & Reliable AI Agents | E150
E150 • Sep 25, 2025 • 22 minsCoreWeave just announced its acquisition of OpenPipe — a pivotal moment for reinforcement learning and reliable AI agents. Let’s take a step back and watch Kyle Corbitt, Co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe, talk about how reinforcement learning turns prototypes into production-ready systems. In this exclusive Imagine AI Live 25 talk, Kyle explains the “why, when, and how” of RL, walks through a case study of building an email assistant that outperformed frontier models, and shares lessons learned from designing environments and reward functions. With OpenPipe now joining forces with CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, the mission to scale reliable reinforcement learning is accelerating. Read the full announcement here.
AI Mediation vs. Human Lawyers: Inside the Future of Legal Tech w/ Renee Jackson | Imagine AI | E149
E149 • Sep 3, 2025 • 34 minsRenee Jackson, co-founder of Dispute AI, joins host Chris Madden on the Imagine AI Live Podcast to share how her startup is transforming dispute resolution. Instead of costly lawyers and drawn-out court battles, Dispute AI offers an AI-led platform where individuals and businesses can generate professional demand letters, participate in AI mediation, and resolve conflicts faster and more affordably. Renee brings a wealth of experience as a former Silicon Valley lawyer and tech executive at companies like Zynga, Wish, and Clutter. She explains how her background in employment law and mediation inspired her to create Dispute AI, how their AI mediator “Adri” works, and what her vision is for the future of AI-driven legal access. From cost savings and marketplace expansion to real-world student experiments comparing AI vs. human mediators, this episode dives deep into the future of law, technology, and fairness.
Deep Flow & The Future of Human-Machine Teams | Jonathan Gilmore on Imagine AI Live | E148
E148 • Aug 19, 2025 • 17 minsIn this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden welcomes back Jonathan Gilmore, CEO of Deep Flow, to discuss the company’s evolution from concept to venture-backed startup. Jonathan shares how Deep Flow is redefining human-AI collaboration through its “process as a product” model, helping organizations map and delegate workflows between people and AI. He highlights their focus on knowledge work, the massive $10 trillion opportunity, and how federated learning keeps enterprise data private. From streamlining compliance-heavy tasks to enabling creative work, Jonathan explains how Deep Flow is driving AI transformation—and why he believes this is “the slowest AI will ever move.”
The Black History GPT: Fighting AI Bias with a Revolutionary New Model | Imagine AI Live 25 | E147
E147 • Aug 13, 2025 • 13 minsIn this Imagine AI Live 25 pop-up podcast, recorded at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, host Chris Madden speaks with Theresa Kennedy and Michael Evans of the Black History Foundation. They introduce their work on Black History GPT, an AI model designed to provide de-biased historical information, using a unique decentralized process for data vetting through researchers and community voting. The discussion covers the crisis in preserving Black history, the challenges museums face securing long-term funding, and the problem of inaccurate or omitted historical records. Kennedy, a veteran in AI and blockchain, and Evans, an expert in data verification, describe how they use immutable blockchain technology to create a permanent, globally accessible archive of Black history.
Ad Legends: How We're Reimagining Advertising with AI | Imagine AI Live 25 | E146
E146 • Aug 11, 2025 • 39 minsThe Ad Legends app - co-founded by industry veterans Dave Metcalf. Steve Metcalf, Vince Cook and Cheryl Berman - is an AI-driven tool that mimics the creative process of a full-service ad agency, but in minutes rather than months. It was born from a conversation about the advertising industry’s slow adoption of AI, and the idea of building an app that could act like an agency. The platform is designed to be a collaborative partner, not a replacement for human creativity. It incorporates the "digital DNA" of legendary creatives like Lee Klau, Jimmy Smith, and Dave Metcalf, offering users access to their unique styles and ways of thinking. The founders distinguish their app from general-purpose AI like ChatGPT, which they say can produce "BAI advertising" (Bad AI advertising) by generating a lot of variations without a central "big idea".
Inside Sully AI's Mission for "One Human, One Doctor" with Bhargav Patel | Imagine AI Live | E145
E145 • Aug 5, 2025 • 31 minsSully AI is on a mission to radically reduce physician burnout and improve healthcare outcomes with agentic AI tools—and Bhargav Patel is leading the charge. In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden talks with Bhargav about how Sully AI saves doctors nearly 3 hours a day by eliminating administrative and documentation overload. Bhargav breaks down the massive inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system, the impact of AI scribes, and the broader vision for personalized healthcare—one human, one doctor. This conversation dives deep into how Sully AI blends LLMs with consensus models, maintains HIPAA compliance, and builds AI teammates that support, not replace, clinicians. A must-watch for anyone serious about the intersection of AI and healthcare.
Building a Conference with AI: Imagine AI Live's Story with Founder Steve Metcalf | E144
E144 • Aug 4, 2025 • 16 minsImagine AI Live 2025 wasn’t just a conference — it was a full-stack experiment in how AI can transform events, communities, and creation itself. In this episode, Imagine AI co-founder Steve Metcalf joins Chris Madden to reflect on the evolution of the conference and its uniquely human energy. From vibe-coded websites to networking apps built in hours using agents, Steve gives a behind-the-scenes look at what made the experience so magical. They also unpack key themes from the event, like the rise of AI agents, the power of community-led learning, and how Imagine AI is helping thousands of builders integrate AI into daily life. If you’re curious about the future of conferences, creativity, and collaboration — this episode is for you.
The Doctor Who Fought Resistance to Save Lives w/Zara Safsovski | Imagine AI Live 25 | E143
E143 • Aug 1, 2025 • 10 minsZara Safsovski is a medical doctor, technologist, and startup founder who’s seen the full spectrum of AI—both its transformative power and its cultural resistance. In this powerful conversation at Imagine AI Live 25, Zara shares her journey building an AI healthcare startup, the intense pushback she received from clinicians, and why she remains relentlessly optimistic about AI’s role in saving lives. We also dive into her new startup: an AI-powered facial recognition check-in system for events and hotels. Zara’s mission? End the long lines, streamline experiences, and bring her nerdy love for tech into real-world solutions. This episode is about more than tools—it's about ethics, purpose, and building for humanity.
The Future of Music: AI & Innovation with Yung Spielburg | Imagine AI Live 25 | E142
E142 • Jul 31, 2025 • 23 minsIn this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with special guest Yung Spielburg, the audio genius behind theme songs for podcasts like All-In and Acquired. Recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas, Yung Spielburg dives deep into his creative process, the evolving role of AI in music production, and his innovative new software company, "I Am Choir." Yung Spielburg shares how he leveraged AI tools for big band compositions for an All-In Podcast event, highlighting the efficiency and time-saving benefits. He also discusses his approach to crafting memorable podcast theme songs, distinguishing between those that incorporate the show's name and those that capture its essence. The conversation further explores the future of music in the age of AI, the importance of live music, and the critical role of social media for modern musicians.
Navigating AI Ethics & Law with Positron AI's Sheryl Savage | Imagine AI Live 25 | E141
E141 • Jul 30, 2025 • 15 minsIn this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, we sit down with Sheryl Savage, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Positron AI—a Nevada-based startup building energy-efficient hardware for AI inference applications. Sheryl shares how Positron’s custom silicon chips are enabling faster, more cost-effective AI processing—ideal for agentic AI, virtual assistants, and large-scale inference use cases. But it’s not just about hardware. As a seasoned attorney, she unpacks the top 5 legal risks for companies using generative AI, including compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity—and even explains how to use prompts to build your own compliance roadmap. From Limitless AI wearables to the deeper ethics of data collection, this episode covers the real legal, technical, and strategic considerations for building responsibly with AI.
From Housewife to Automation Queen: An AI Story w/ Jessa | Imagine AI Live 25 | E140
E140 • Jul 29, 2025 • 15 minsWhat happens when you combine the power of AI with a fierce drive to make it accessible to everyone? You get Jessa—an AI automation educator and YouTuber who's turning tech anxiety into tech empowerment. In this live conversation from Imagine AI Live 25, Jessa shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed by AI to becoming a workshop queen with standing-room-only sessions. She opens up about the emotional and technical aspects of building confidence in automation, especially for women and non-developers. This episode dives deep into how Jessa uses tools like N8N to simplify complex automation flows—and how she empowers others to do the same. From clever prompt engineering to YouTube summarization hacks to the exciting future of AI agents and MCPs, Jessa brings the heart and the how-to. If you've ever thought "I can't do that," this episode is your antidote.
AI's Impact: Jobs, Economy, and Our Future - with Economist Toby Madden | Imagine AI Live 25 | E139
E139 • Jul 28, 2025 • 16 minsToby Madden, retired Federal Reserve economist and lifelong entrepreneur, joins the Imagine AI Live Podcast for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the economy, the labor force, and even how we educate the next generation. Recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Toby brings decades of macroeconomic insight into the AI conversation—offering sharp takes on universal basic income, the limits of consumption, and why AI-driven productivity gains might force us to rethink the idea of capitalism itself. We explore whether AI will trigger deflation, how it’s already impacting junior developers, and what governments can do to harness this shift for the benefit of all. Plus: why UBI might not kill work ethic, how education systems need to pivot, and the surprising link between casinos and statistics education.
How to Replace 4 Sales Tools With One AI Platform | Navin Jenovathas | Imagine AI Live 25 | E138
E138 • Jul 25, 2025 • 7 minsIn this pop-up podcast episode from Imagine AI Live 2025, Chris Madden sits down with Navin Jenovathas, Head of Revenue at Expertise AI (formerly Chatsimple). They dive deep into how the company is reinventing inbound sales using contextual AI, de-anonymizing web traffic, and creating custom conversational journeys based on user intent and role. Navin breaks down how Expertise AI helps companies turn passive website visits into qualified pipeline using a smart, adaptive interface. From tailoring conversations for CEOs, sales heads, and marketers — to surfacing microsite content dynamically within chat — this episode explores the real future of AI SDRs. You’ll also hear insights about platform consolidation, vendor bloat, and leaving a legacy through tech.
How Synthetic Data Will Revolutionize AI Training w/ CEO Jason Cohen | 137
E137 • Jul 24, 2025 • 41 minsIn this episode of the Imagine AI Podcast, Chris Madden is joined by Jason Cohen, a pioneer in AI and synthetic data, to delve into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. They explore the efficiency and applications of synthetic data versus traditional data in AI training, emphasizing how synthetic data can address biases in large language models. Jason shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative work being done at Simulacra Synthetic Data Studio. The conversation touches on AI's impact on industries, from flavor analysis to consumer feedback, and the challenges AI startups face in educating the market. Jason also offers valuable career advice for thriving in an AI-centric job market.
Why a 500-Year-Old Industry is Going All-In on AI – Warren Werbitt at Imagine AI Live 2025 | E136
E136 • Jul 23, 2025 • 13 minsIn this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Cherenique Chase sits down with Warren Werbitt—better known as “The Print Whisperer.” A passionate voice in the print industry, Warren is on a mission to modernize legacy sectors with the power of AI. Warren shares how AI is revolutionizing print operations—from automating pre-press tasks to transforming internal workflows. But beyond business, he gets personal about how AI helps him navigate daily life with ADHD and dyslexia. This is a high-energy conversation about transformation, adaptability, and the human side of innovation. And yes—Warren’s using AI tools to run his podcast, Printing’s Alive, too.
Building the "Stripe" for AI: How Toolhouse is Fixing a Broken System w/ Daniele Bernardi | E135
E135 • Jul 22, 2025 • 14 minsDaniele Bernardi, CEO and Co-Founder of Toolhouse, joins Chris Madden live at Imagine AI Live 2025 to talk about how his company is radically simplifying AI agent deployment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by building with inference, RAG, memory, and hosting tools from scratch — this episode is for you. Daniele breaks down how Toolhouse acts as the “Toyota of AI” — giving developers a full-stack backend-as-a-service for agentic infrastructure. It’s a candid and insightful chat about why Toolhouse exists, how it’s making AI development easier for startups and enterprises alike, and why developer experience will define the winners of the AI era.


