Imagine AI Podcast

What if you could fully trust your AI agent—especially in high-stakes environments like customer support or voice automation? Kyle Corbitt, co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe, joined us live at Imagine AI Live 25 to explain how his company is solving exactly that. Kyle shares how OpenPipe uses open-source LLMs and reinforcement learning to make AI agents dramatically more reliable—without your proprie...

What if consultants could finally recall, reuse, and repurpose all the knowledge buried in their firm? Daniel Cohen-Dumani, founder and CEO of Experio Labs, is building the operating system to make that possible—with the power of agentic AI and industry-specific intelligence. In this episode, Daniel shares how Experio Labs was born from three decades of consulting pain—solving the problems of lost...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with long-time Imagine AI Live contributor Marco van Hylckama Vlieg—an AI creator and senior product designer who’s pushing the boundaries of solo development. Recorded live at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas during Imagine AI Live 25, Marco shares how AI reignited his passion for coding, what X (formerly Twitter) means for...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Moore—President & CEO of ThinkProfits.com and Mujo Learning Systems. Shawn brings a rare dual perspective as both a long-time digital agency leader and a pioneering educator bringing AI business curriculum to universities around the globe. Shawn discusses how AI is streamlining content delivery and campaign execution at ThinkPr...

Did you know U.S. energy demand is set to spike 25% in the next five years? In this live episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with Steven Cunningham, CFO and Co-Founder of Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how distributed solar and battery energy systems are reshaping the electricity grid. Steven breaks down how Madison is building hundreds of on-site and near-sit...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with Nicolai Klemke, founder and CEO of Neural Frames, to explore how AI is transforming the music video industry. Originally built around psychedelic, frame-by-frame visuals, Neural Frames now boasts 100K+ monthly active users, is bootstrapped and profitable, and recently launched a game-changing feature: Autopilot, a 2-c...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with Seungwoo Son, VP of Applied AI at Wealth.com, to explore how estate planning is being completely reimagined through artificial intelligence. Seungwoo shares the fascinating story behind Wealth.com’s AI copilot, Esther, designed to parse complex, decades-old estate documents, visualize key data, and support financial a...

In this inspiring episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with PJ Way, founder of AI Film 3, to explore how AI and generative tools are changing lives—starting with PJ’s own daughter. What began as a father helping his nonverbal daughter express herself through art has evolved into a global movement bringing AI-generated film, music, fashion, and storytelling to the mainstre...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with branding visionary Mark Heaps, formerly VP of Brand & Creative at Groq. Recorded live at the Imagine AI Live 25 event in Las Vegas, this conversation unpacks the critical role of storytelling, public iteration, and accessibility in the next phase of the AI boom. Mark shares insights from his journey building Groq’s brand f...

Jake McKee is reshaping the way we think about AI-human interaction—one experience at a time. In this pop-up podcast episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Jake joins host Chris Madden to explore the emerging field of “AI experience design” (AIX), and how to craft seamless, human-centered AI workflows. From interview bots to customer journey friction, Jake explains how designing around AI—n...

John Rossman, former Amazon exec and author of Big Bet Leadership, shares what it takes to make bold, high-impact decisions in the AI era. In this pop-up podcast recorded live at Imagine AI Live 2025 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, John joins host Chris Madden to explore how frameworks, engineered prompting, and customer obsession can help leaders build competitive moats. Rossman unpacks the "a...

Dustin Hollywood is reshaping the future of creative work. As founder of Massive Studios and a pioneer in AI-driven storytelling, he shares how his team uses AI agents to help clients visualize and execute complex ideas—and how his new platform, Stages, will let creators control their own data, workflows, and monetization. Recorded live with host Chris Madden at Imagine AI Live 25, Fontainebleau L...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with Tanmai Gopal, the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Hasura, as they explore the frontier of AI reliability, enterprise automation, and codifying organizational intelligence. Tanmai shares how Hasura’s PromptQL is enabling companies—from e-commerce giants to healthcare networks—to solve complex business problems using AI that...

AMT AI is redefining influencer marketing through AI employees—starting with Lyra, a Slack-based assistant that automates every step of campaign management. In this Imagine AI Live pop-up podcast, recorded at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Chris Madden interviews CEO Tom Hollands to uncover how AMT AI empowers brands like Obvi and Playground to scale creator partnerships without adding headcount. Th...

Anushrut Gupta is building enterprise AI that works—reliably and accurately. In this live pop-up podcast from Imagine AI Live 25, he joins host Chris Madden to talk PromptQL, the product redefining how AI accesses complex data without hallucinations. We dive into real-world applications, how to onboard in just two weeks, and why a semantic layer that "speaks your business language" is the future o...

Alex Volkov built a movement around AI optimism—one live episode at a time. In this episode recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Alex joins host Chris Madden to share how ThursdAI, his weekly livestream-turned-podcast, became one of the most beloved formats for AI commentary and community building. Alex unpacks how his journey from software engineering to AI evangelism at Weights & Biases shaped h...

Michael Moe of GSV is betting big on AI—and he thinks it’s as vital as air. In this episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Michael sits down with host Chris Madden to talk about what makes a great company, the future of education, and how AI is disrupting every part of how we learn. From 24/7 AI tutors and personalized learning platforms to Primer’s homeschool revolution and AI-powered char...

Elatia Abate is helping global leaders stay ahead of the curve—by asking better questions. In this episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, futurist and founder of The Future of Now joins Chris Madden to break down what it means to lead through exponential change. From aligning AI strategy with measurable business outcomes to empowering teams during disruption, Elatia reveals her proven frame...

AI agents aren’t taking over the world—but they are changing how real work gets done. In this episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Waymark’s Nathan Labenz joins Chris Madden to talk through the current limitations and high-impact opportunities of agentic AI. Nathan breaks down the jobs already being reshaped, the design principles behind structured automation, and the ethics of systems th...

What if your wearable could help you grow as a parent, friend, or partner? In this Imagine AI Live 25 pop-up podcast, Linus Ekenstam joins host Chris Madden to unveil the Limitless Pendant—a memory aid that uses AI to capture conversations, provide unbiased summaries, and deliver personalized behavioral insights. Recorded live at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, this conversation explores how the p...

In this high-energy pop-up episode from Imagine AI Live 2025, Chris Madden sits down with AI workflow strategist Alex Northstar to unpack how automation can reclaim time, boost team productivity, and keep creators focused on what matters most. Alex shares his process for identifying repetitive tasks, implementing AI-driven solutions, and empowering people — from Fortune 500 teams to 15-year-old st...

AI video isn’t just visual—it now includes voice, sound, and story. In this pop-up podcast recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Jerrod Lew shares how Google Veo 3 and Freepik are changing the game for creators—and how his timely content around new tools helped him reach millions of views in just days. From ethical concerns to accessibility to making people care, this conversation with Chris Madden...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Podcast, Chris Madden speaks with Nick Warner, Head of Creator Growth at HeyGen, about how AI is transforming the way creators and companies scale video content while preserving authenticity. Recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, this conversation reveals how HeyGen is helping creators automate, translate, and clone their content acro...

AI doesn’t replace humans—it amplifies them. That’s the core message from IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan in this quick-hit pop-up podcast with Chris Madden, live from Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas. Vaughan reveals how products like MyPersonas and Eloquence AI are empowering businesses to streamline support, sales, and HR communication—with a real human still in the loop. Discover how IgniteTech is...

In this episode of the Imagine AI Podcast, Chris Madden sits down with Bindu to discuss Abacus. AI’s innovative approach to enterprise AI, from its business model and integration strategies to the launch of DeepAgent. She reflects on how her time at Google and Amazon shaped Abacus’s culture and shares her perspective on AI’s future, ethical concerns, energy demands, and the role of open source and...