Jeremy Utley & Henrik Werdelin
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company
Beyond the Prompt dives deep into the world of AI and its expanding impact on business and daily work. Hosted by Jeremy Utley of Stanford's d.school, alongside Henrik Werdelin, an entrepreneur known for starting BarkBox, prehype and other startups, each episode features conversations with innovators and leaders to uncover pragmatic stories of how organizations leverage AI to accelerate success. Learn creative strategies and actionable tactics you can apply right away as AI capabilities advance exponentially.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
How the Chief Creative Officer of an Award-Winning Ad Agency Prompts the Perfect Pitch 22.07.2025 42:13
In this episode, Jeff Benjamin, Global CCO of Tombras, shares how AI helps him get unstuck, build confidence, and push bold ideas forward—even when self-doubt creeps in. From romcom scripts to Arby’s pitches, he shows how AI acts as a sparring partner: sharpening thinking, stress-testing ideas, and keeping momentum alive. We get into what separates distinct from generic, why affirmation can be a t...
Chief of Staff for the Masses: How Meta’s Joshua To Designs Wearables with AI 08.07.2025 1:00:37
In this episode, Joshua To, VP of Product Design at Meta, shares how AI is reshaping how—and where—we interact with technology. He walks us through Meta’s evolving approach to AR and wearables, why notifications are still the killer use case, and how AI is becoming the “brain behind empathy.” We dig into what it means to build interfaces that understand you, why audio might be the future’s most un...
The AI Implementation Audit: What Section’s CEO Learned in 18 Months 24.06.2025 1:08:27
In this episode, Greg Shove, CEO of Section and founder of Machine and Partners, joins us for a "where are they now" follow-up—and doesn’t hold back. Greg walks through the rise of Pro AI, his new AI-powered coach, and why traditional upskilling is already obsolete. We explore the overlooked friction points in AI adoption, from cultural taboos (“it feels like cheating”) to failed enterprise rollou...
Rebuilding from Inside: How John Waldmann Led an AI Shift Without Breaking His Team 10.06.2025 52:29
In this episode, John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase, shares how the 10-year-old SaaS company blew up its roadmap and rebuilt around AI—from culture to code. He walks us through the shift from 20-page PRDs to lightning-fast demos, reclaiming product leadership, and pushing teams into their “oh shit” moment with AI. We explore the leadership reckoning, cultural resistance, and practical playbook behind...
Why HR not CTOs Will Lead AI Augmentation - with Joshua Wöhle 27.05.2025 1:02:10
In this episode, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, shares how AI can go beyond automation to truly augment thinking, strategy, and workflows. He walks us through the personal rituals and frameworks he uses to spot high-leverage opportunities, and why iteration—not speed—is the real unlock. We explore how non-technical teams can build custom tools without code, why HR is the real AI dr...
What AI Can't Replace - How The Atlantic Deals with Disruption 13.05.2025 1:00:45
In this episode, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, shares a personal and expansive look at how AI is reshaping creativity, leadership, and human connection. From using ChatGPT in marathon training to rethinking journalism in the age of agents, Nicholas explores AI not just as a tool—but as a thought partner. We dive into cognitive offloading vs. augmentation, the ethics of AI-generated conte...
Prompting for Originality: How Devin McNulty Is AI-Enabling His Workshop Business 29.04.2025 55:50
In this episode, Devin McNulty, founder of Funmentum Labs and creator of Funware, shares how he’s turning fun into a serious engine for creative work. After 15 years of running workshops for Fortune 500s, Devin built an AI-powered facilitation tool that helps hybrid teams generate better ideas—without needing a pro in the room. We explore how he treats AI like a co-facilitator, not a thought partn...
How Mihir Shukla Is Reimagining Work With 300 Million AI Agents (and Counting) 15.04.2025 48:47
In this episode, Mihir Shukla, CEO and Chairman of Automation Anywhere, shares how he’s building an autonomous enterprise—where AI doesn’t just assist work, but performs it. With over 300 million AI agents in action, Mihir argues the future of work is already here. We dive into how Automation Anywhere automates everything from tax to customer service, how to spot high-impact use cases, and why cul...
Eric Porres is Rewiring Logitech’s Org for the AI Age. First; he trained 800 people himself. 03.04.2025 56:20
In this episode, Eric Porres, Global Head of AI at Logitech, shares how he’s working to turn a 7,000-person company into an AI-fluent organization. From running a GenAI survey to personally training 800+ colleagues in his first 100 days, Eric lays out the foundations of a practical, human-centered AI strategy. He discusses building a culture of “augmented intelligence” through habits, champions, a...
How Blair Vermette Went from AI Skeptic to a Pioneer of Viral AI Videos 18.03.2025 56:15
In this episode, Blair Vermette, founder of Rabbit Hole, shares his journey from traditional TV production to becoming a pioneer in AI-powered storytelling. Once frustrated by the rise of AI in creative work, Blair chose to lean in—leading to the creation of Floral , a viral Adidas spec ad that transformed his career. He talks about scaling his creative studio, navigating the chaos of AI-generated...
BONUS EPISODE: Boris Eldagsen: Why AI-Generated Images Aren’t Photography 12.03.2025 44:09
Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen made headlines when he won—then refused—the Sony World Photography Awards after revealing that his winning image was AI-generated. In this special episode of Beyond the Prompt, Eldagsen takes us through his transition from traditional photography to what he calls promptography—a new category for AI-generated images. He explores the fundamental differences between...
Future-Proofing Your Career and Income in the Age of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek 05.03.2025 42:42
AI is transforming careers, personal branding, and financial planning - so how can you stay ahead? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and host of Your AI Roadmap, shares strategies from her new book to help future-proof your career and income. She breaks down how to build a strong personal brand, expand your network, and stay financially secure in an AI-driven w...
How to build a business with AI? Founder of Audos - Nicholas Thorne on the New Rules for Entrepreneurship 18.02.2025 1:02:21
In this episode, Nicholas Thorne, co-founder of Audos, shares his mission to help a million entrepreneurs build sustainable, AI-powered businesses. He introduces the concept of the “Donkey Corn,” breaks down the Five P’s framework for spotting opportunity, and explains why AI makes entrepreneurship more accessible—and more urgent—than ever. Nicholas also explores how to build with authenticity, le...
Why your organization needs to embrace AI—Or get left behind, with Brad Anderson 05.02.2025 1:11:28
In this episode, Brad Anderson, President of the Product Group at Qualtrics and former Microsoft exec, shares how AI is transforming how businesses operate—from internal culture to customer experience. He reflects on Microsoft’s shift from a “know-it-all” to a “learn-it-all” mindset, and how that same curiosity is driving change at Qualtrics. From analyzing unstructured feedback to running AI summ...
Reinventing Recruiting: Anvisha Pai on Using AI to Automate Hiring 21.01.2025 36:55
Anvisha Pai, founder of Dover, takes us inside how her team is using generative AI to transform recruiting—automating everything from job descriptions to candidate outreach for over 500 companies. She shares lessons from her early AI experiments at MIT, and how building a fail-fast culture has helped Dover stay ahead of the curve. We dive into how her team turns quick AI tests into scalable wins,...
How to make an AI-Driven Culture Transformation with Moderna’s Head of AI, Brice Challamel 07.01.2025 1:08:38
In this episode, Brice Challamel, Head of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna, pulls back the curtain on how AI is transforming not just workflows but entire organizational cultures. Brice introduces the concept of the AI "catalyst" - a role focused on accelerating safe, effective change - while sharing practical strategies for fostering widespread AI adoption. Drawing on examples from his leader...
How You Can Leverage AI for Big Decisions - Insights from Geoff Woods 17.12.2024 43:35
In this episode, Geoff Woods, bestselling author of The AI Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership, reveals how leaders can leverage AI to tackle big decisions and strategic challenges. Geoff introduces a transformative mindset shift: stop asking, “How can I do this?” and start asking, “How can AI help me do this?” Through real-world examples, he demonstrates how AI can act as a thought partner...
How Peter Hollens uses AI to build a successful YouTube channel with 3m followers 04.12.2024 56:39
In this episode, we explore how Peter Hollens has leveraged artificial intelligence to grow his YouTube channel to over 3 million followers and sustain his success in the creator economy. Peter shares how AI tools have streamlined his production process, sparked new creative ideas, and even enhanced his ability to connect authentically with his audience. From optimizing workflows to experimenting...
The death of SAAS and raise of what marketing folks can do with AI already with Noah Brier 19.11.2024 1:01:45
In this conversation, Noah Brier, founder of Percolate and BrXnd.ai, discusses his journey from advertising to becoming a leader in AI-powered marketing solutions. He explores the balance between exploration and exploitation in business, highlighting AI’s transformative role in solving complex brand challenges. Noah underscores the importance of hands-on experimentation, the shift from traditional...
Special Episode: Paige Costello on AI in Product Management – a Co-Production from Crafted.FM and Beyond the Prompt 31.10.2024 52:30
In this special episode, we begin with a conversation from Crafted featuring Paige Costello, Head of AI at Asana, on how tools like AI-generated status reports and bug triaging are eliminating busywork and unlocking creativity. Then, Jeremy and Henrik continue the conversation with Paige—digging into user testing, model choices, and the challenge of balancing control with flexibility. With real-wo...
Founder of the Future: Diarra Bousso on AI-Powered Sustainable Fashion 01.10.2024 54:27
In this episode, Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, shares how she went from math teacher to fashion-tech entrepreneur—using generative AI and algorithms to create sustainable, scalable fashion while dramatically reducing textile waste. She talks about treating AI as a creative partner, why transparency is key to growth, and how sharing her process fosters learning across her team. Diarra also l...
Using AI for Better Decision Making with David Boyle. Episode include BONUS clip (se notes) 18.09.2024 1:10:31
Join us for an insightful conversation with David Boyle, an expert in audience research and data analytics, who is passionate about leveraging AI, especially language models, to enhance organizational decision-making. Drawing from his extensive background in corporate strategy and media, David reflects on how ChatGPT transformed his approach to research and decision-making. We delve into AI's prof...
Creatives Should Stop Being Afraid of AI! The incredible Jenny Nicholson makes a perfect pitch 27.08.2024 1:12:55
The 31 GPTs in 31 days project: Lab31 - https://lab31.xyz/ Jenny's website — https://queenofswords.co Jenny's linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-nicholson-4b01383/ And Jenny said this Medium article might be of interest! — https://medium.com/@missjenny/your-ai-task-force-is-missing-the-point-14078a4ef9c1 00:00 Introduction to Jenny Nicholson 00:29 The 31 Projects in 31 Days Challenge 00:...
A sobering talk about the need for ethical data for AI models with Phoebe Yao 12.08.2024 31:15
In this episode, we talk with Phoebe Yao, founder and CEO of Pareto.ai, about fair and ethical data labelling platform aimed at advancing support for AI researchers. The episode addresses data labelers' challenges and stresses the need for higher standards and worker empowerment. We talk about the critical role of domain experts in AI training, the impact of ethical practices on data quality, and...
How to Increase Workplace Productivity. Notion's Lead AI Engineer Shir Yehoshua on High-Risk, High-Reward AI Projects 30.07.2024 45:48
Join us as we chat with Shir, the engineering lead of Notion AI, about her journey into AI, from her early fascination with Apple's speech-to-text technology to her impactful contributions at Google and Waymo. Shir shares insights into her current role at Notion, the innovative AI projects she's leading, and the unique culture of experimentation and failure that drives product development. Discove...
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