This New Way

In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Tom Crawshaw, founder of an AI automation agency, to explore how he built an AI SDR (Sales Development Rep) system that books over $200,000 in sales calls per month—completely automated and with no humans in the loop. Tom breaks down the tech stack, the flow of conversations, and why these two-way AI-powered chats sound so natural that they’re...

In this episode, Aydin sits down with Rob Williams, a former Chief Product Officer turned AI consultant, to explore the future of work, apps, and personal development—powered by generative AI. Rob demos Limitless, an AI pendant that helps him become a better human, and Claude Code, an agentic AI development environment that builds apps like a team of tireless developers. Plus, he shares his game-c...

What if your intern had a better executive assistant than your CEO? In this episode of TNW, Aydin sits down with Nick Sonnenberg—Wall Street veteran, bestselling author, and founder of Leverage—to explore how AI agents are radically transforming how work gets done. Nick demos a real AI-powered assistant that can handle email, prep meeting briefs, and even outperform human teammates. You'll hea...

Solon Angel is the founder of MindBridge and now Remitian, and he’s been at the forefront of applying AI to deeply unsexy but powerful domains like accounting and tax compliance. In this episode, he shares the origin story of MindBridge, how a DeepMind demo changed his life, and what it’s like to build a modern startup where AI plays the role of a product manager, podcast producer, and even financ...

In this episode, Aydin sits down with Greg Shove, CEO of Section, to unpack how AI isn't just a productivity tool—it's a new cognitive layer for modern organizations. Greg shares how Section pivoted from executive education to AI enablement after a single eye-opening session with ChatGPT. He dives deep into what it really takes to embed AI into workflows, culture, and decision-making—and w...

What if your AI agent could send emails, check your calendar, and even text people on your behalf—all securely and with your permission? In this episode, Aydin and guest co-host Alexandra from Fellow talk with Sam Partee, co-founder of Arcade, about how AI agents are actually becoming useful in the real world. Sam breaks down how Arcade enables LLM-powered agents to act on your behalf across tools...

In this episode, Edmundo Ortega, partner at Machine & Partners, joins to explore how AI is transforming the way we build and ship software. He shares real-world use cases—from cutting document processing time by thousands of hours to prototyping apps with tools like Bolt in under 15 minutes. We also dive into: • How non-technical team members can now contribute to development • How Ed uses Cla...

In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Sukhpal Saini, founder of Engyne, to dive into how AI is reshaping the way we build products, market them, and even manage our personal networks. Sukhpal shares how he prototypes with AI, automates content creation, and turns conversations into distribution-ready assets. From building 30+ products to launching a Canva app for LinkedIn carousels...

In this episode of This New Way, Aydin talks to Rob, co-founder of Heartee Foods, co-founder of Assent and longtime AI practitioner, about how he’s integrating AI into every corner of his mushroom farming business — from training systems and voice-driven data entry to hiring pipelines and grant applications. Rob shares how his team replaced costly software with internal tools powered by LLMs, dram...

Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In this episode, Aydin chats with Irosha de Silva, the founder of Marketrics, about how AI is transforming customer support from passive documentation to real-time, visual, and agentic assistance. They discuss how they met through an AI networking tool called Bordy, how Irosha transitioned from running a softw...

Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 6 of This New Way, Fredrik Thomassen and Phillip Maggs walk us through how Superside—a global creative services company—has fundamentally transformed its workflows using generative AI. From automating asset production to embedding AI directly into tools like Figma, Superside is pushing the boundarie...

Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 5 of This New Way , Aydin sits down with Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote, to explore how AI is reshaping team productivity, SaaS economics, and the future of work. Liam shares how his team replaced $40K/year worth of employee engagement software with open-source AI tools — and...

Subscribe at ⁠www.thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 4 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent, to explore how a billion-dollar B2B SaaS company is transforming operations, product development, and team productivity with AI. Andrew shares how Assent went from under $1M to nearly $200M ARR, became one of the earliest adopt...

Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. In episode 3 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Philippe Dame, CPO of Recollective , to unpack how AI is transforming qualitative market-research, sales operations, internal knowledge-sharing, and day-to-day productivity. Phil walks through the product pivot that turned Recollective’s vast unstructured data into an “AI-first” ins...

Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. In episode 2 of This New Way, Felipe Izquierdo, CEO of Quest , explains how a small, boot-strapped team runs both an educational game studio and a cohort-based learning program by leaning on AI for almost every function — prototyping multiplayer math games in hours instead of weeks, automating high-touch parent emails, and even buil...

Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. Welcome to the very first episode of This New Way . We’re kicking things off by flipping the mic and letting Manuela Bárcenas interview Aydin Mirzaee, our podcast host, about why we’re retiring Supermanagers and launching this new, AI-centric show.  In this episode, Aydin describes how adopting AI feels like onboarding a new teammat...

In episode 26 of season 2, we sit down with Topaz Adizes, award-winning filmmaker, founder of The Skin Deep , and author of 12 Questions for Love . Topaz has spent years exploring the transformative power of deep human connection and asking the right questions. In this episode he shares how leaders can create safe spaces for authentic conversations, build trust within teams, and harness group dyna...

In this episode of the Supermanagers podcast, we sit down with Zabeen Hirji, former Chief Human Resources Officer at RBC, to explore the evolving role of organizational purpose and leadership in modern times. Zabeen shares insights from her extensive experience managing a global workforce of 80,000 employees across 40 countries. She emphasizes the importance of regularly revisiting an organization...

In episode 24 of season 2, we sit down with Alan Todd, an entrepreneur, executive learning expert, and advocate for cohort-based leadership development. Alan brings decades of experience in helping organizations build learning cultures that harness collective intelligence and foster team resilience. He is known for his work in developing innovative leadership programs and creating environments whe...

In episode 23 of season 2, we sit down with David Weiss, CEO of Weiss International, an expert in leadership development, innovation, and navigating complex organizational challenges. David’s experience as an author, speaker, and executive coach has equipped him with unparalleled insights into how leaders can thrive amid uncertainty and foster team environments that drive innovation and engagement...

In episode 22 of season 2, we sit down with Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, a professional training and coaching company/community dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve their best work. Charlie is an author, executive coach, and workplace consultant known for his expertise in organizational development, change management, and leadership strategies. In this episode,...

In episode 21 of season 2, we sit down with Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling author and expert in digital transformation and disruptive leadership. Known for her impactful books, including The Disruption Mindset, Open Leadership, and Groundswell, Charlene shares insights from her latest book, Winning with Generative AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success, which provides a strategic approach t...

In episode 20 of season 2, we sit down with Shivani Berry, CEO and founder of Arise Leadership, a program dedicated to helping women advance in their careers and excel in leadership roles.   In this episode, Shivani delves into the key leadership skills that professionals must master to succeed, including strategic influence and getting buy-in from dominant personalities. She also explores the imp...

In episode 19 of season 2, we sit down with Aaron Hurst, a serial social entrepreneur and author of The Purpose Economy . Aaron is an expert on the science of purpose and fulfillment and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations discover their purpose.  In this episode, Aaron shares his insights on building a purpose mindset within teams and the importance of fulfillment at...

In episode 18 of season 2, we sit down with Patrick Ewers, founder of Mindmaven and author of Radical Delegation . Patrick is an expert on productivity and relationship building, and in this episode, he shares his powerful strategies for freeing up time and increasing impact as a leader.  Patrick discusses his concept of radical delegation, which allows leaders to regain 10 to 12 hours a week by d...