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Are your meetings wasting time or driving results? In this episode of the dataSmarts Podcast, I chat with Emily Ibanez from Fellow to explore the AI-powered meeting tool that’s transforming the way teams manage, document, and follow through on meetings. 👉 Watch a full demo of Fellow in action — including: Automatic AI note-taking & summaries Talk-time stats & transcripts Secure meeting re...

In this episode, I share a hard-earned lesson from years in data analysis, business systems, and AI workflows: If you automate a mess, you just make a mess faster. We dive deep into why clean, simple workflows should always come before automation or AI integration. From real-world examples like PDF data extraction, CRM integrations, and dashboard pitfalls, Nate explains how the illusion of efficie...

In this episode of the dataSmarts Podcast, we dive into a real-time experiment comparing two powerful automation platforms—Make.com and Zapier—using two different AI tools: ChatGPT-4.0 and the lesser-known but highly capable Manus AI. Watch as I: Use the same vague prompt in both AI tools Compare their writing styles, speed, and technical depth Show how ChatGPT is fast and iterative, while Manus d...

Stay smart by signing up for our newsletter.⁠ Lindy.ai isn’t just another AI assistant — it’s aiming to be your chief of staff. In this episode, we dive into what makes Lindy different from other chat agents and automation tools, how it's redefining delegation, and why it might just change how modern operators run their business. From workflows to contextual memory, we break down the tech, the use...

Listen to this episode to hear my top 3 tips for improving the effectiveness of your pitch meetings. I spent the better part of 6 years leading demos and pitch meetings and made a lot of mistakes along the way. However, after many years of trial and error here are my top 3 tips to help you make your next meeting better. I would love to hear your feedback and for you share any tips that you have de...

In this episode I explore the Internet.org project that was put together by Facebook in partnership with large corporations like Nokia and Opera in hopes of connecting the world. Now, being the product developer that I am, I immediate think of the benefit of creating a new market for you to exploit through your product and skip right past the altruism.  How did that Internet.org project go and wha...

There is no handbook on how to approach a new position or a new organization. You want to simultaneously prove your value but also not blow everything up. So how do you strike that balance. In this episode I talk about the last 3 months of work for me as I have transitioned into a new IT leadership role at a non-profit organization. This was a pretty big change for me going from a small software s...

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