AI Lab Unfiltered

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave Technology Partners) sit down with Marcel Meijer and Stacy Paul from Array of Engineers to dig into what it actually takes to drive AI adoption inside a company — including one that operates in some of the most regulated environments on the planet. If your team is still "talking about AI" but not doing anything ab...

Is OpenClaw actually the right AI agent tool for your business—or is there a smarter option? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave Technology Partners) go head-to-head comparing OpenClaw vs Co-work. They break down agentic workflows, real-world performance, token usage, and the setup decisions that actually matter when deploying AI agents in a busines...

AI adoption doesn’t fail because the tools aren’t powerful—it fails because organizations don’t treat AI like a system. Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave) sit down with Taryn Kutches, co-founder of Joyn Collective, to unpack what “systems thinking” actually looks like in the real world: aligning people, process, and data, mapping your current state vs. future state, and building a now...

What if AI isn’t about replacing people… but restoring them? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave) sit down with Josh Ross, founder of Scalable AI, to explore how AI is transforming real businesses — not with flashy avatars or hype, but by eliminating the soul-crushing, repetitive work that keeps talented people stuck. From invoice anomaly detection...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Beach (BizStream) and Pete Terran (New Wave) dig into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered devices—smart glasses, recording pendants, and the “always-on” assistants that are starting to feel normal. They talk through the real questions people are bumping into: etiquette and consent, security and privacy, and whether these tools amplify your attention—or...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack the real implications of agentic AI: systems that browse the web, make decisions, execute tasks, and continuously improve without constant human input. They discuss real-world use cases, emerging risks, guardrails businesses must consider, and why agentic AI could fundamentally change how software, teams, and workflows...

AI can generate answers instantly—but speed doesn’t guarantee accuracy or good judgment. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore why trusting AI too quickly can create hidden risks. They discuss how confidence in AI outputs can be misleading, why context matters more than ever, and what responsibility leaders still carry when using AI to inform decisions. This con...

AI is now embedded in how we work—but that doesn’t mean it’s being used intentionally. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore how widespread AI adoption is changing decision-making, leadership, and responsibility. They unpack where AI truly adds value, where it quietly creates risk, and why defaulting to automation can weaken judgment instead of strengthening it....

AI can deliver answers instantly—but is that helping us think, or quietly replacing critical thinking altogether? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack how AI is reshaping decision-making and leadership. As AI becomes easier to rely on, they explore why speed doesn’t always equal clarity, and how judgment, responsibility, and context still matter more than ever....

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!!    Creativity, Leadership & Human Insight: Finding the AI Balance    Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave Technology Partners) talk with Brian Tol (Mutually Human) about how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and creative work. They explore the balance between speed and understanding, where AI adds value versus where human insight still matters most, and...

AI can generate answers instantly—but what happens when it replaces judgment instead of supporting it? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore the unintended consequences of over-relying on AI for thinking, decision-making, and leadership. They discuss why speed without understanding creates risk, how leaders should model responsible AI use, and why critical thinki...

AI is moving faster than ever—but are we actually thinking better because of it? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack the growing tension between speed and judgment in an AI-driven world. They explore how instant answers can erode critical thinking, why leaders must take responsibility for how AI is used, and what happens when technology replaces reflection...

Is AI helping us think better—or quietly replacing our ability to think at all? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dig into one of the most important questions leaders face today: how AI is reshaping critical thinking, decision-making, and responsibility inside organizations. They break down why instant answers can weaken judgment, how leaders should model bette...

Why do some companies move fast with AI while others stay stuck? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn break down why slow decision-making is becoming one of the biggest risks for modern organizations. They discuss how AI is shifting expectations for speed, why hesitation kills innovation, and what leaders must do to keep up with rapidly changing technology. If you...

AI is changing how we think, decide, and lead—but are we actually getting better, or just faster? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn break down how AI is reshaping decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership inside modern organizations. They explore why some teams thrive with AI while others struggle, the psychology behind relying on instant answers, and th...

AI is changing everything—from how we lead to how we create. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dive into the real effects of AI on creativity, leadership, and the evolving workplace. They unpack how leaders can adapt to rapid AI transformation, why creativity still matters more than ever, and what organizations need to do to build teams ready for the next decad...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Tarrin (New Wave) talk with Steven Lopez, Director of Manufacturing Solutions at The Right Place, about what AI really looks like in manufacturing—especially in the front office. They explore how AI can speed up quoting, clean up manual processes, integrate legacy systems, and help manufacturers see where they actually stand com...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew and Pete sit down with Shannon McCormick , Senior Data Scientist at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, to talk about what it really looks like to unleash AI inside your datasets and treat it like a smart coworker instead of a magic black box. Shannon walks through how she uses transactional and customer data in a B2C environment to drive better decisions across...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew and Pete tackle one of the most talked-about topics in modern industry: how AI is reshaping manufacturing. From job displacement fears to the rise of “cobots,” they explore how artificial intelligence can enhance—rather than replace—human roles. The hosts share insights on balancing efficiency with humanity, creating a positive workplace culture, and prep...

In this episode, Doug Landman from The Right Place and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) joins to discuss how manufacturers can transition from reactive to predictive maintenance—and see immediate savings. Doug explains how even small and mid-sized manufacturers can deploy low-cost sensors, leverage real-time monitoring, and use data to anticipate failures before they happen. The...

It’s Halloween at AI Lab Unfiltered —and hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn are exposing the biggest AI myths haunting the headlines. From claims of “conscious” machines to fears about water-draining data centers and job-stealing robots, they separate fact from fiction in this smart, funny, and unfiltered episode. Tune in to hear how AI actually works, what’s really happening with your data, and why...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Tarrin explore the transformative impact of AI across various industries, particularly in agriculture and livestock monitoring. They discuss the innovative applications of AI in improving livestock health, enhancing customer experiences in barber shops, and streamlining operations in home services. The conversation emphasizes the importance...

AI isn’t just hype—it’s transforming business, creativity, and workflows. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack what AI adoption really looks like, where the hype ends, and where the real opportunities are. They cover: Myths and misconceptions about AI Why adoption is harder than people think Real-world applications of AI today How AI could reshape the future of...

AI is changing how we work, create, and innovate. In this full episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn unpack: Myths and misconceptions about AI Why AI is more than just automation The role of human creativity in AI innovation How leaders should prepare for the future of work Chapters: (00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered with Drew and Pete  (01:15) Inside Studio Jefferson, Power...