From Housewife to Automation Queen: An AI Story w/ Jessa | Imagine AI Live 25 | E140

What 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

Toby 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

In 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

In 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

In 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

Daniele 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.

Why the Real AI War is Being Fought in Our Schools w/ Mike Johns | Imagine AI Live 25 | E134

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, futurist and author Mike Johns joins Chris Madden live in Las Vegas to explore what the next five years of work and creativity look like in an AI-powered world. Mike discusses his upcoming book Death of a Job, which predicts a major global shift in how we view employment, entrepreneurship, and value. From the rise of the creator economy to the urgent need for AI education starting in grade school, Mike offers a high-energy, honest take on how to survive and thrive in the age of automation. He shares stories of viral AI marketing stunts, building advisory boards for AI policy in cities like L.A. and Vegas, and how we must “meet the kids where they’re at”—on their phones, on social, and on the edge of change. If you care about where AI, education, and the workforce are headed, this is a must-listen.

From Luma AI to Solo Founder: The Future of AI Content w/ Kiri Margaros | Imagine AI Live | E133

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with Kiri Margaros, solo founder of NoSpoon Studios and former Luma AI creator program lead. Kiri shares her journey from building in VR and Unity to managing 1,500 creators at Luma to launching her own AI-powered content creation platform—entirely solo. Kiri explains how NoSpoon leverages video models like Luma’s Ray 2 and Veo to generate fully autonomous video workflows—enabling creators to go from zero to full video with almost no input. She also dives into the philosophy behind the name "NoSpoon," the future of agents-as-employees, and how she stays cutting-edge using platforms like Replit and X. If you're a solo founder, AI creator, or just curious about what the future of content production looks like, this episode is packed with insights.

What I Learned Watching OpenAI's Early Days & How to Build Reliable AI w/ Kyle Corbitt | E132

What if you could fully trust your AI agent—especially in high-stakes environments like customer support or voice automation? Kyle Corbitt, co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe, joined us live at Imagine AI Live 25 to explain how his company is solving exactly that. Kyle shares how OpenPipe uses open-source LLMs and reinforcement learning to make AI agents dramatically more reliable—without your proprietary data ever leaving your system. From voice agents taking restaurant orders to compliance-critical customer support tools, OpenPipe enables companies to deploy agents trained directly on their data, inside their firewalls. We also get personal—Kyle reflects on his time at Y Combinator, reporting directly to Sam Altman during OpenAI’s formative years, and what it was like to watch the AGI conversation begin from the inside. If you’re scaling with AI and want long-term control and security, this episode is a must-watch.

How Experio Labs Solves Consulting's Core Problem w/ Daniel Cohen-Dumani | Imagine AI Live 25 | E131

What if consultants could finally recall, reuse, and repurpose all the knowledge buried in their firm? Daniel Cohen-Dumani, founder and CEO of Experio Labs, is building the operating system to make that possible—with the power of agentic AI and industry-specific intelligence. In this episode, Daniel shares how Experio Labs was born from three decades of consulting pain—solving the problems of lost deliverables, disconnected teams, and tribal knowledge with an AI platform designed specifically for professional services. We talk about how their system ingests content across SharePoint, Slack, CRMs, and email—and transforms it into a searchable, structured knowledge graph that consultants can use to generate proposals, find experts, and onboard faster. Daniel also shares how AI helped his small team build the MVP in under 7 months and what it means to “equalize” junior consultants with embedded expertise. If you work in consulting or B2B services, this is the future of operational knowledge.

How AI Empowers Solo Creators to Build Big with Marco Van Hylckama Vlieg | Imagine AI Live 25 | E130

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with long-time Imagine AI Live contributor Marco van Hylckama Vlieg—an AI creator and senior product designer who’s pushing the boundaries of solo development. Recorded live at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas during Imagine AI Live 25, Marco shares how AI reignited his passion for coding, what X (formerly Twitter) means for the AI community, and why he believes the AI race doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. Marco opens up about walking away from traditional development, rediscovering it through AI, and now creating tools and startups that once required a full team. From the power of real-time community on X to his philosophy of abundance in the AI space, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating the new AI frontier.

From CEO to AI Educator: A Leadership Journey with Shawn Moore | Imagine AI Live 25 | E129

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Moore—President & CEO of ThinkProfits.com and Mujo Learning Systems. Shawn brings a rare dual perspective as both a long-time digital agency leader and a pioneering educator bringing AI business curriculum to universities around the globe. Shawn discusses how AI is streamlining content delivery and campaign execution at ThinkProfits, how Mujo is helping higher ed institutions teach AI from kindergarten to college, and what’s next with his upcoming book, The AI Savvy CEO. Whether you’re a business owner, an educator, or just AI-curious, this is a masterclass in leading with innovation.

Why AI is Pushing the U.S. Power Grid to its Breaking Point | Steven Cunningham - E128

Did you know U.S. energy demand is set to spike 25% in the next five years? In this live episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with Steven Cunningham, CFO and Co-Founder of Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how distributed solar and battery energy systems are reshaping the electricity grid. Steven breaks down how Madison is building hundreds of on-site and near-site generation assets across the U.S., serving large-scale commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. From skyrocketing electricity demand driven by AI and data centers to the 25% surge in national energy needs over the next five years, Steven unpacks how agile, modern energy companies can outperform legacy utility monopolies—and how AI will supercharge Madison’s operational edge. A must-watch for anyone interested in climate tech, grid innovation, and the economics of energy.

How Neural Frames is Revolutionizing AI Music Videos | Nicolai Klemke - Imagine AI Live - E127

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with Nicolai Klemke, founder and CEO of Neural Frames, to explore how AI is transforming the music video industry. Originally built around psychedelic, frame-by-frame visuals, Neural Frames now boasts 100K+ monthly active users, is bootstrapped and profitable, and recently launched a game-changing feature: Autopilot, a 2-click tool that creates a full AI music video in under 10 minutes. Nicolai talks product evolution, niching down to serve musicians specifically, building a strong Discord creator community, and even how a 65-year-old user turned his passion into a paid side hustle using Neural Frames. We also get into Berlin’s startup culture, product strategy, and... yes, the origin story behind their squirrel mascot.

The Future of Wealth Management is a Team of AI Agents - Seungwoo Son | Imagine AI Live - E126

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with Seungwoo Son, VP of Applied AI at Wealth.com, to explore how estate planning is being completely reimagined through artificial intelligence. Seungwoo shares the fascinating story behind Wealth.com’s AI copilot, Esther, designed to parse complex, decades-old estate documents, visualize key data, and support financial advisors with compliance and accuracy at its core. We also talk about the upcoming “Great Wealth Transfer,” where $84 trillion in assets will shift generations—and how technology must rise to the challenge. If you want to understand how deep domain expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration are the true fuel for AI innovation, this one’s a must-watch.

The Global Movement Giving a Voice to AI Storytellers | PJ Way, AI Film 3 - Imagine AI Live - E125

In this inspiring episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with PJ Way, founder of AI Film 3, to explore how AI and generative tools are changing lives—starting with PJ’s own daughter. What began as a father helping his nonverbal daughter express herself through art has evolved into a global movement bringing AI-generated film, music, fashion, and storytelling to the mainstream. We talk about the rapid growth of the AI Film 3 festival, the global creator community PJ has helped foster, and what it means to lead with inclusion, expression, and voice. From Web3 roots to partnerships in Paris, Dubai, and soon ASU’s Phoenix MIX Center, PJ’s mission is as human as it is high-tech.

AI That Empowers Humanity: Insights from Mark Heaps at Imagine AI Live 25 - E124

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with branding visionary Mark Heaps, formerly VP of Brand & Creative at Groq. Recorded live at the Imagine AI Live 25 event in Las Vegas, this conversation unpacks the critical role of storytelling, public iteration, and accessibility in the next phase of the AI boom. Mark shares insights from his journey building Groq’s brand from Series C to a million-developer cloud user base, and why he's now focused on amplifying companies that increase human potential. From real-time accent dilution tech (Sanas AI) to surgical precision models and inclusive interfaces, he gives a masterclass in how to turn innovation into influence. For AI founders, creators, and storytellers—this is a must-watch episode packed with takeaways on building in public, branding as infrastructure, and the power of clear narrative in high-velocity tech.

The Future of AI Experience Design w/ Jake McKee - Imagine AI Live 25 - E123

Jake McKee is reshaping the way we think about AI-human interaction—one experience at a time. In this pop-up podcast episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Jake joins host Chris Madden to explore the emerging field of “AI experience design” (AIX), and how to craft seamless, human-centered AI workflows. From interview bots to customer journey friction, Jake explains how designing around AI—not just the AI itself—can make or break a product’s success. This is a must-watch for AI founders, UX designers, and anyone thinking about how humans and AI truly connect.

From Amazon Exec to AI Strategist: John Rossman on Leading with Vision | Imagine AI Live 25 - E121

John Rossman, former Amazon exec and author of Big Bet Leadership, shares what it takes to make bold, high-impact decisions in the AI era. In this pop-up podcast recorded live at Imagine AI Live 2025 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, John joins host Chris Madden to explore how frameworks, engineered prompting, and customer obsession can help leaders build competitive moats. Rossman unpacks the "active skeptic" mindset, the role of experimentation in transformation, and why leaders must act now—not when it’s too late. Plus: the Bezos story that shaped his thinking, and how the Big Bet System is changing how companies solve “wicked problems.”

How AI Agents Are Powering a New Era of Visual Storytelling w/ Dustin Hollywood | E121

Dustin Hollywood is reshaping the future of creative work. As founder of Massive Studios and a pioneer in AI-driven storytelling, he shares how his team uses AI agents to help clients visualize and execute complex ideas—and how his new platform, Stages, will let creators control their own data, workflows, and monetization. Recorded live with host Chris Madden at Imagine AI Live 25, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, this pop-up podcast dives deep into Dustin’s artistic roots, technical fluency, and how he believes creative autonomy will define the next decade of AI.