Brains Byte Back

88% of companies are deploying AI this year. Only 1 in 20 will get real value out of it. A new role is being created inside the companies actually getting it right — and it doesn't require a computer science degree. Most companies are buying AI tools before they've figured out what problem they're trying to solve. That's a big reason only 1 in 20 enterprise AI projects actually del...

Nicolai Klemke has always lived at the intersection of science and art. A physicist by day, a rapper finding his place in Berlin's music scene by night. That unique combination of analytical thinking and creative drive is exactly what led him to build neural frames, one of the first AI platforms built specifically for independant musicians who want to bring their music to life visually. Not fo...

Millions of people across the globe spend an average of 8–10 hours a day sitting at a desk, and research increasingly shows that long periods of idling are linked to higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health problems. And going to the gym for one hour does little to cancel the effects of sitting for too long. We’re learning that our well-being is shaped just as much by what...

72% of smartphones run Android. Just 28% run iOS. Yet Apple’s App Store generates billions—because for years, it controlled the only path to iPhone users. Until March 2024. The EU’s Digital Markets Act forced Apple to open iOS to alternative app marketplaces, legally shifting the iPhone from a closed console to something closer to an open computer. But the transition came with friction, including...

A CEO’s take on AI and the future of content creation You’ve probably scrolled past it without realizing it. A song on your feed that sounds human—but isn’t. An influencer landing brand deals—who doesn’t exist. And suddenly, the creative world feels split on how this is set to impact the creator industry.  In this episode of Brains Byte Back , Erick Espinosa sits down with Shahrzad Rafati, Founder...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back , we take a closer look at the top three AI-powered scams threatening small, mid-sized, and large businesses leading into 2026 . With cyber fraud on the rise, attacks are becoming that much more sophisticated, making it harder to spot. AI tools are giving scammers new and creative ways of obtaining the info they need to do damage, using AI to impersonate employe...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re joined by Ibrahim Hasanov, a founder whose story is anything but ordinary. He started building hardware at six, coding at eleven, and by thirteen, he’d already launched his first startup. Impressive when most founders don’t launch their own startups until the age of 30. Since then, his projects have ranged from an online operating system to an image compr...

Construction is a $10 trillion industry, yet delays and budget overruns are still the norm. In this episode, Erick Espinosa speaks with NK, co-founder and CEO of Track 3D, about how simple cameras combined with AI can give builders a live, accurate picture of what s happening on site.  NK explains why progress reports are often unreliable, how 3D replicas change the game, and why contractors are f...

Did you know Latin America is one of the fastest-growing tech regions in the world? But while we see the region advancing forward, it’s not advancing as a whole, as women are still underrepresented in the growing industry. Across LatAm, only about 23% of technology workers are women, and when it comes to leadership, the number drops even lower. That gap doesn’t just limit careers; it shapes the ki...

If you’ve ever worked in software, you know the pressure to ship fast is real. But in today’s world, where AI can generate entire codebases in minutes, that pressure is colliding with something else: complexity. More code, more tools, more risk…and somehow, slower delivery. In fact, according to a recent report from GitHub, developers now spend over half their time not coding, but testing, validat...

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, education stands at a pivotal crossroads. In this episode, we talk with Arlène Botokro, Head of Learning Innovation at Wooclap, about how AI is showing up in classrooms and what that means for students, teachers, and families. Arlene has spent the last decade focused on how people learn and how to design tools that support that process. We lo...

It’s predicted that AI could replace half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next five years, especially in the U.S., where fewer regulations and bigger investments are speeding things up. Routine tasks like document review and data entry could is already be being picked up by AI, so what does that mean for the future of entry-level work? Redefine it or eliminate it? Leslie Thomas, Chief...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back , we dive into the world of agentic AI — the next wave of automation that’s smarter, faster, and way more capable than the AI we use today. Our guest, Ruben Phukan, CEO and co-founder of GoodGist, shares how this technology is transforming how businesses handle everything from invoices to complex workflows, unlocking huge efficiency gains along the way. Accordin...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a challenge every modern, data-driven organization faces: how do you keep information flowing freely while keeping it secure? As more companies shift to the cloud, cyber risks are growing. Cybercrime is projected to cost businesses over $10 trillion in 2025, and many breaches go undetected for months. However, technology is also giving companies new ways to stay...

When it comes to what we eat, more of us are asking the right questions: Where did this come from? How was it made? Is this good for me? Those same questions are being asked about one staple in our kitchens that’s found its way into beauty routines and in some bedrooms— extra virgin olive oil. Curiosity is fueling a boom in this cooking oil industry, with the market projected to more than double t...

In this Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Hari Vasudevan , founder and CEO of Think Power Solutions and KYRO , to explore how AI is modernizing the construction industry. He shares how his diverse background has led him to create two solid and evolving project management platforms, which use modern technology as their toolbox to solve some of the construction industry’s biggest challenges. Imagin...

It’s really hard to think of an industry out there that doesn't leverage AI. For marketers, it’s become a revolutionary tool that cuts cost, increases productivity, and uses data to enhance personalization. But we’re not here to talk about why it’s great. There are thousands of articles online that will do that for you. Instead, in this episode of Brain Byte Back we shift gears today and ask:...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we welcome 20-year-old inventor and Yale student David Fleming , the creator of Releevum, a groundbreaking self-serve headache relief device. David shares his inspiring journey of overcoming debilitating migraines, his early prototypes at age 11, and his relentless pursuit of innovation that led to over 100 iterations of his product. As a two-time competitor on...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we visit a pressing issue: over-tourism and its impact on our planet. From the wildfires devastating Canada’s forests to the historic and deadly flooding in Valencia, the consequences of global warming are undeniable. And tourism, while a vital economic driver, often amplifies these challenges—putting immense pressure on fragile ecosystems, local resources, and...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore a topic that touches all of us at some point in life: inheritance and the difficult process of managing a loved one’s finances after they pass away. Those who have experienced it would agree that time takes on a new meaning, whether it’s time spent with your loved one or time spent grieving.  Erick sits down with Saeid Kian, the CEO and co-founder of...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re proud to kick off Latin Heritage Month and recognize the achievements of those in the community. Today, we’re joined by Gerardo Sandoval , CEO and founder of Facil Cloud . Gerardo’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Venezuela, where he launched his first tech startup at just 16— a computer lab where recognized the value of empowering his c...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the future of neurotechnology with a special guest, Israel Gasperin , founder and CEO of Zentrela . Israel's company is leading the charge in using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brainwaves, developing groundbreaking tools that measure cognitive impairment in ways traditional drug tests can’t. In 2018, the historic legalization of cannab...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Sam Oliver , CEO of OpenFI , a conversational AI tool designed for businesses looking to elevate their customer interactions. The London-based author and serial tech entrepreneur joins the podcast to share a cautionary tale about a private equity earn-out deal that took a sharp, expensive turn during the sale of his previous company. Due to a m...

This episode of Brains Byte Back is for the animal lovers. We know there are many of you because, according to the stats, over 50% of the world's population owns a pet. That in itself creates a large consumer market for our furry or scaly friends, including in the world of tech. In 2024, the global pet tech market was valued at 7.2 billion USD, and that number is expected to grow substantially...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the evolution of communication. Over the last 20 to 30 years, we’ve seen a technological revolution that has introduced us to so many new channels of communication. Each has impressed us just enough, but nothing in comparison to the great leaps we’ve seen through different forms of AI technology in these last couple of years.  Nate MacLeitch , CEO of...