AI Chronicles with Kyle James

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Darren Darnborough, co-founder of WeAudition, about the integration of AI in the entertainment industry, particularly in the audition process. They discuss how WeAudition provides a platform for actors to connect with scene partners on demand, the challenges of using AI in a traditionally hesitant industry, and the potential...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Andy Crestodina, co-founder and CMO of Orbit Media Studios, about the integration of AI in digital marketing. They discuss the evolution of Orbit Media, the impact of AI on SEO and marketing strategies, and how businesses can effectively implement AI to improve their processes. Andy shares insights on addressing common conce...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Erich Archer, founder of CGA Creative and executive director of 1623 Studios. They discuss how AI is transforming media production, particularly through generative content. Erich shares his journey from traditional media to embracing AI tools, detailing his experience creating an AI-generated documentary about his ancestor. T...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Ricardo Ghekiere, CEO and co-founder of BetterPic, an AI-driven professional headshot imagery company. They discuss the journey of founding BetterPic, the challenges faced in the early stages, and the pivotal moments that led to its success. Ricardo shares insights on the importance of product testing, the adoption of new tec...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Choon Lee, CEO of Abstra, about the integration of AI in the commercial real estate industry. Choon shares his journey into AI, the challenges of implementing AI solutions, and the importance of accuracy in AI applications. He distinguishes between generative, derivative, and analytical AI, emphasizing the critical role of derivative AI...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Catharine O'Leary, founder of the Client Intelligence Agency. They discuss how AI is transforming market research and client engagement, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions to understand client needs. Catharine shares her journey from corporate market research to entrepreneurship, the evolution of her bus...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Noz Urbina, founder of Urbina Consulting, about the integration of AI in business. They discuss Urbina's journey, the challenges of implementing AI, and the importance of a structured approach to AI adoption. Noz emphasizes the need to supercharge employees before customer-facing applications and introduces the ROCKS methodology for user...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Dave Massovich, CEO of Mass Solutions, about the integration of AI in marketing and business operations. They discuss the journey of Mass Solutions, the challenges faced in implementing AI, and the significant benefits it brings to productivity and creativity. Dave shares practical examples of how AI helps overcome common obs...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Jake Stahl, the CEO and co-founder of Orchestraight, a sales training engine that leverages AI to enhance business development strategies. Jake shares his journey in sales training, the challenges faced in integrating AI into Orchestraight, and the significant impact it has had on clients' success. The conversation explores the future of...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Larisa Black, an AI trainer for education and founder of TeachWise AI. They discuss the transformative impact of AI in education, the importance of AI literacy for teachers and students, and the need for a balanced approach to AI use in classrooms. Larisa shares her journey in integrating AI into teaching and the initiatives...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Rebecca Shaddix, founder of Strategica Partners, about the integration of AI in business consulting and market strategy. They discuss the evolution of Strategica Partners, the challenges of transitioning from in-house roles to consulting, and the transformative impact of AI on market research and client interactions. Rebecca...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Allison Norris, founder of The Dentele Group, about her journey in the recruiting industry and how she is leveraging AI to enhance the recruitment process. They discuss the challenges faced in traditional recruiting methods, the development of the Cakewalk app, and the future of AI in recruitment.   Links:   The Dentele Group: thedentele...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Patrick Spychalski, founder of The Kiln, an agency focused on helping mid-market to enterprise companies implement AI effectively. They discuss the challenges businesses face in adopting AI, the unique capabilities of Clay as a workflow tool, and the future vision of The Kiln as a bespoke AI consulting agency.   Links:   The...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Danny He, founder and CEO of Soapbox, about the integration of AI in supply chain management. They discuss the importance of data, the challenges companies face in utilizing it effectively, and how Soapbox leverages AI to provide insights and streamline operations. Danny shares the origin story of Soapbox, the significance o...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews John Gillum, founder of Originality.ai, a software development company focused on using AI to help publishers maintain content integrity through fact-checking and plagiarism detection. They discuss the challenges of AI-generated content, the importance of ensuring human-created content, and the implications of AI on SEO and Google penalt...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Sarah Levenger, founder and CEO of Tether Insights, about the integration of AI in marketing research. Sarah shares her journey from a freelancer to leading a company that utilizes behavioral science and consumer psychology to enhance marketing strategies. The conversation explores how Tether Insights employs AI to analyze cu...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James speaks with Jonathan Berthold, VP of Revenue at Moz, about the integration of AI in marketing and SEO. They discuss Jonathan's journey to Moz, the implementation of AI tools, and the impact on both client success and internal processes. The conversation also explores the future of AI in SEO and how it is reshaping the digital marketing landscape.  ...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Jade Pruett, founder of Hello SEO, about the integration of AI in SEO practices. Jade shares her journey of starting Hello SEO during the pandemic, the challenges she faced, and how she embraced AI to enhance content creation for her clients. The conversation highlights the significant impact of AI on SEO strategies, includin...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Jen Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. They discuss the journey of Cheekbone Beauty, its commitment to sustainability and Indigenous communities, and the implementation of AI in their business operations. Jen shares insights on how AI has transformed their marketing strategies, improved efficiency, and con...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Torben Schultz, co-founder of Rows, an AI-driven spreadsheet tool designed for data analysis and reporting. They discuss how Rows integrates AI to enhance productivity, streamline data analysis, and improve user experience. Torben shares insights on user feedback, the impact of AI on customer growth, and future initiatives for the platfo...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Luca Zambello, CEO of Jurny, a hospitality tech company leveraging AI to enhance guest experiences. They discuss the origin of Jurny, the integration of AI into hospitality operations, the transition from manual processes to AI-driven solutions, and the future initiatives Jurny has planned. The conversation highlights the importance of p...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Zach Tsakiris, CEO of FastWill, an online estate planning platform that utilizes AI to streamline the creation of wills and trusts. Zach shares insights on how FastWill makes estate planning accessible and affordable, the role of AI in document creation, and the importance of having attorney-designed documents to avoid legal pitfalls. Th...

In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James interviews Frank Saunders, CEO of SalesForge, about the integration of AI in sales engagement. They discuss the evolution of SalesForge, the importance of AI in enhancing sales performance, and the onboarding process for companies looking to implement AI agents. Frank shares insights on the metrics of success in AI-driven sales strategi...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James interviews Will Bodewes, the founder and CEO of Phonely, a startup that leverages AI to enhance customer service through voice agents. They discuss the technology behind Phonely, the journey from AI research to entrepreneurship, and the impact of voice AI on business efficiency. Will shares insights on client success stories, the importance of huma...

In this episode of AI Chronicles, host Kyle James speaks with Samantha North, founder of Emigre Systems, about the transformative power of AI and automation in business. Samantha shares her journey from manual processes to implementing AI solutions, highlighting the importance of proper prompting and the need for education in the AI space. The conversation covers the origin of Emigre Systems, spec...