AI Lab Unfiltered

Leadership training is broken—but can AI fix it? In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (New Wave) talk with Ben Lichtenwalner (Modern Servant Leader) about the intersection of AI and leadership coaching. Together, they unpack: Can AI truly replace leadership coaches? The rise of personalized AI coaching tools Why most leadership training doesn’t “stick” How...

AI is no longer theory—it’s here, changing how businesses run every day. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn explore how companies are actually using AI, the wins they’re seeing, and the pitfalls leaders should avoid. From real-world experiments to enterprise adoption, this conversation cuts through the hype and gets into the lessons that matter. You’ll learn: ✔️...

AI is no longer just hype—it’s reshaping how leaders build, scale, and innovate. In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dive deep into how organizations are actually using AI today—from automation wins to real adoption strategies. You’ll hear candid stories, challenges, and opportunities leaders face as they implement AI across industries. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why AI adoption...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn dive into the evolving world of AI, community collaboration, and scaling talent. They explore how organizations can build stronger AI teams, highlight the importance of local innovation, and share insights from Tech Week in Grand Rapids. With candid stories, practical perspectives, and an exciting guest appearance, this convers...

In Episode 27 of AI Lab Unfiltered , Drew Veach and Pete Terryn are joined by Sunny Lee, CEO & Founder of Holisticare , to explore the intersection of AI and productization . They dive into: How AI drives both new products and operational excellence Why subject matter experts are now building tools with no-code AI platforms Practical use cases in manufacturing, automation, and healthcare Data...

Drew and Pete dive into the uncomfortable truth: AI might already be better than you at parts of your job. They explore the rise of task-specific agents, how context is becoming king, and why some devs might miss writing code—but shouldn’t. Bonus: a wild story of an AI that self-preserved by blackmail. Chapters: (00:00) Intro to AI Lab Unfiltered (01:12) The Emotional Shift from Coding to Promptin...

In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, Drew Veach, Pete Terryn, and Alex R. Mead explore the world of AI automation, focusing on the N8N platform. They discuss the importance of agentic workflows, demonstrate a live transcription workflow, and delve into the future of AI in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the accessibility of these tools and the potential for increased produc...

Anupam Banerjee from Aptiv joins to talk about building AI products in automotive, how AI is transforming prototyping (from 3 months to 1 day!), and what AGI and superintelligence really mean for the future of work and humanity. Plus – how AI redesigned his landscaping in minutes. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered (00:36) Meet Anupam Banerjee from Aptiv (02:23) Leading AI Teams at...

Ben Rupp and Dean Sternik from Insight Business Solutions join to unpack how Microsoft Copilot is changing work. From AI meeting notes to task automation, they share real use cases, its current limits, and how Copilot compares to tools like Claude and OpenAI. Plus – the surprising story of how AI actually replaced someone's role. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered (01:21) Meet Ben...

Mark Schmidt from BizStream returns to explore whether AI is making developers smarter or just lazy. He shares how AI changes coding workflows, the real impact on brain function, and how tools like BizBot and MCP connections are transforming work. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered (01:32) AI and Brain Decline: Myth or Reality? (04:30) Using AI for Coding vs. Writing (09:44) The Po...

Mark Schmidt from BizStream joins us to talk about how he used AI to build and launch a physical card game — from concept art to product listings on Amazon. But that’s just the start. He walks us through his automated quote-posting system built with N8N, how he created an entire motivational alter ego ("Coach Schmidt"), and how he used Suno and ElevenLabs to produce clean, custom music for his wre...

In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn engage with Nathan Jean, co-founder and CTO of Kairos, to explore the evolving landscape of AI technology. They discuss the latest advancements in AI voice models, the challenges of voice recognition, and the future of AI assistants. The conversation shifts to the implications of AI in education, emphasizing the imp...

In a world racing toward automation, most branding studios are stuck in the past. But not Andy Bass. In this episode of Brand in the Making , Andy—founder of Bass Studio—pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a modern creative business that doesn’t just survive the AI era, but thrives in it. From brand strategy frameworks to pricing creative work with confidence, Andy shares: Wh...

Let’s be real: most “AI strategies” are just a wishlist, a vendor pitch deck, or a desperate attempt to keep up. The result? Confused teams, wasted budgets, and zero impact. In this unapologetic episode of Brand in the Making , CTO and AI architect Alex Mead explains why most companies are getting AI dead wrong—and what it actually takes to build a scalable, revenue-driving AI strategy that works....

AI is everywhere—except in your results. In this brutally honest episode of Brand in the Making , CTO and AI strategist Alex Mead unpacks the real reason most organizations fail to turn data and AI into business outcomes: they’re optimizing for dashboards, not decisions. If your company has a “data strategy” but no lift in revenue, this episode will hit hard—and show you exactly where you’re going...

Everyone’s talking about AI—but almost no one is implementing it well . In this brutally honest episode of Brand in the Making , we sit down with Ian Miller , founder of AI consultancy FittedCloud and former AWS AI lead, to unpack why most enterprise AI projects crash and burn —and what smart teams do differently. From tech stack disasters to leadership blind spots, Ian breaks down: The top 3 reas...

Brian McKeiver, co-owner of BizStream, joins AI Lab Unfiltered to talk about how his team is using AI to enhance software development, streamline client collaboration, and rethink internal workflows. From battling AI skepticism to using GPTs to simplify dev processes, Brian breaks down what’s actually working—and what still feels like hype. He also dives into how BizStream is training up a team of...

Alex Mead, co-creator of Redmaq, joins AI Lab Unfiltered to talk about solving one of the biggest headaches in architecture—disorganized communication. From buried meeting notes to scattered feedback, Alex explains how Redmaq uses AI to turn chaos into clarity, helping architects spend less time managing and more time designing. He also shares the origin story behind the tool, why trust and privac...

Walter Ward III, co-founder of TiiCKER, joins the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast to share how he’s building a fintech startup that lets everyday investors unlock perks—just for owning stock. Think free Häagen-Dazs for holding shares or a discount on the Stars app if you’re a Lionsgate investor. Walter also reveals how AI powers the platform behind the scenes and shares how he uses AI personally, includ...

In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, hosts Drew and Pete engage with Ben Jacques from Mutually Human to explore the evolving landscape of AI personas. They discuss the integration of generative AI tools in software development, the importance of collaboration and competition in AI applications, and the potential for AI to enhance social interactions. The conversation highlights the transformative...

In this conversation, John Butler from Echo X discusses the evolution of AI tools, particularly focusing on content creation and property management solutions. He shares his personal journey of overcoming discomfort with video through AI avatars and highlights the development of AI scheduling tools. The discussion also touches on regulatory challenges faced by AI communication tools and introduces...

In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, host and guest Kim Bode discuss the integration of AI in public relations, focusing on its applications, challenges, and the importance of training AI models to align with brand voice. They explore various AI tools, the necessity of responsible AI usage in education, and the evolving landscape of AI in communication. In this conversation, the speak...

In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, Craig Tucker, CEO of Vern AI, discusses the origins and development of Vern AI, a technology designed to enhance emotional intelligence in AI applications. The conversation explores the complexities of human emotions, the limitations of current sentiment analysis models, and the innovative approaches Vern AI takes to improve emotional detection. Cr...

In this conversation, Dan Hungerford, founder of EverFriends AI, discusses the intersection of AI and emotional intelligence, particularly in the context of elderly care. He shares his journey from a background in psychology to developing a mobile app that provides companionship through digital humans. The app aims to alleviate feelings of isolation among the elderly by offering personalized inter...

In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered Podcast, the conversation revolves around the practical applications of AI in education and marketing. Rachel Hammond, an associate professor, shares her insights on how AI is transforming higher education, the challenges of integrating AI into curricula, and the ethical considerations that come with its use in marketing. The discussion highlights the impor...