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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage Series , Matt Brown sits down with Paul Anthony Claxton, Managing Partner at Digerati Investments . Paul unpacks what “native AI” really means, how he evaluates startups beyond just technology, and why integrity and team character are as critical as innovation itself. The conversation dives into cross-vertical AI applications, adoption trends in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt Brown sits down with Ian Jackson, co founder and CEO of Enshored, to unpack how modern BPO helps tech companies scale. They cover 24 7 global support from the Philippines, why people and process still matter in an AI driven world, and how co pilot workflows and translation tools are changing customer operations. The conversation also explores data privacy, cy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AI Advantage series, Matt speaks with Matt Watts , Founder and CEO of MWA Projects in London. For over 20 years, MWA has been delivering high-end design and build projects for global clients like Jimmy Choo, Nike, Converse, and Grosvenor Estates. Now, AI is transforming how projects are imagined and executed. Matt shares how AI is speeding up feasibility stu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AI Advantage series, Matt talks with Nikki Eatchel , Chief Assessment Officer at Prometric , about how AI and VR are transforming high-stakes testing across healthcare, finance, IT, and more. Nikki breaks down why generic LLMs aren’t enough for secure, bias-aware assessment, how specialized, closed models speed up item creation without sacrificing validity,...

Send us Fan Mail Drew Marshall joins the AI Advantage to get real about “human at the helm” AI. We dig into what critical thinking actually means today—gathering, sorting, and organizing information to solve the right problems—and why LLMs without guardrails drift into hallucinations. Drew shares a case where a world-class tech firm hit 60% hallucination rates until they inserted human oversight a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AI Advantage series, Matt Brown sits down with Mark Simoncelli, CRO of Mach49 and seasoned entrepreneur, to unpack how AI is reshaping both efficiency and value creation. Mark explains why we’re only at “base camp” in the AI journey, how startups are already running with agent-based teams, and why solving real customer pain will always matter more than chasi...

Send us Fan Mail The AI Advantage with Peter Docker and Ashleigh Riddle from JumpSeat Leadership. We dive into why so many AI conversations in the boardroom are fear-driven and how leaders can change the context. We explore the “fear quotient,” the difference between purpose and commitment, and why reframing VUCA into velocity, unity, consistency, and adaptivity helps organizations adapt with conf...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage Series on The Matt Brown Show , Matt speaks with Jessica Lyn Zall, Chief Marketing Officer at Burford Capital , the global leader in litigation finance with a $7.2 billion portfolio. Jessica shares her perspective as a three-time CMO entering the legal finance space, where Burford funds major corporate lawsuits without disrupting balance sheets....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage Series on The Matt Brown Show , Matt sits down with Tim Huff, CEO of Turknett Leadership Group (TLG), to explore how leadership is evolving in an AI-driven world. Tim shares why character and focus remain the cornerstones of leadership amidst the noise of endless AI promises, tools, and “experts.” Together, they unpack how leaders can cut throug...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a business with lasting value? In this episode of The AI Advantage Series I sat down with Shay Prosser, CEO of North 12 Partners. We spoke about what it means to decide when enough is truly enough, how to build a company that holds value beyond the owner, and how to approach succession and long-term planning with clarity. Shay also explains where...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage , Matt Brown sits down with Ran Berger, Co-Founder and CEO of Flat Rock Technology, to explore how businesses can stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed. Ran shares insights from his 17 years leading an IT services and software development company, including how to adapt through continuous “micro changes,” bala...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage , Matt Brown sits down with Jeanne Sheehy, Chief Marketing Officer at Bostrom, to explore how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape inside associations. Jeanne shares how her nine-person marketing team is experimenting with tools like Synthesia for video production, Hey Orca for smarter social media management, and analytics platforms that per...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Threshold , Matt, Brent, and Rich dig into what it means to live well without getting lost in the grind. Rich shares his shift from chasing a big, complicated business to building a “tiny epic business” that supports a big, simple life. Brent reflects on the soul-filling joy of watching the sunrise in the Karoo, the power of shared experiences, and why the b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Matt Brown Show – AI Advantage , Matt sits down with Vivienne Wei , COO of Salesforce’s AgentForce platform, to explore how AI agents are transforming the enterprise. From crossing one million live conversations to building empathy into automated workflows, Vivienne shares how Salesforce is redefining customer experience, data governance, and AI adoption at...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Matt Brown Show – The AI Advantage , Matt speaks with Michael Gebhardt, Investment Principal at New York-based private equity firm VSS. Michael shares how AI is reshaping private equity—from sourcing and evaluating deals to reducing risk and unlocking new value in portfolio companies. He discusses real-world examples, including AI-powered language interpreta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt Brown sits down with John Jeffcock, Chief Executive of the award-winning C-Suite network business Winmark, to explore how AI is reshaping executive leadership and business strategy. John shares insights from working with over 2,000 CXOs worldwide, including practical AI case studies, the push toward one-person business functions, and the evolving role of augm...

Send us Fan Mail In this AI Advantage episode of The Matt Brown Show, Matt speaks with Tish Squillaro , Founder & CEO of Candor , about how to lead effectively in an AI-driven world. They discuss why core leadership traits like empathy, adaptability, and communication still matter, how AI can complement—but not replace—human judgment, and the risks of losing entry-level talent to automation. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage , Matt Brown talks with Courtney Matson, Managing Partner of BroadBranch Advisors, about how leaders can overcome their blind spots, uncover hidden market intelligence, and make smarter strategic decisions. They explore how AI fits into the discovery process, why nimbleness beats rushing to build, and how companies can close the gap between what...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of The Matt Brown Show – AI Advantage , Matt speaks with Deb Stambaugh , founder and CEO of Brave New World, about how AI is reshaping marketing and business strategy. Deb shares her perspective on using AI as a tool to speed up content creation, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock strategic capacity — without losing authenticity or originality. They explor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt, Brent, and Rich dig into what really makes customers stay and why most companies get it completely wrong. Rich goes off on how customer experience is not about service scripts or clever features, but about creating emotional memories that anchor people to your brand. He breaks down why nostalgia works, how people remember how it felt, and what it means to bu...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Matt, Brent, and Rich unpack the real fear behind the rise of AI. It is not just about job loss or productivity. It is about identity. What happens when machines start doing the work we once tied our value to? What are we without the grind, without output, without being needed? From creative anxiety to performance panic, the guys explore how AI is not just changi...

Send us Fan Mail In this cracking episode of The Threshold , Matt, Rich, and Brent go deep on the metaphor that’s guiding their lives: puppies and cobras. From the fears that drive ambition to the comforts that breed complacency, they unpack how motivation, status, and success intersect in life and business. Rich admits he operates best with a cobra close by, Brent shares his plan to earn his way...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of The AI Advantage series on The Matt Brown Show , Matt speaks with Carol Fishman Cohen, co-founder and CEO of iRelaunch, a pioneering organization helping professionals return to the workforce after career breaks. With over 125,000 relaunchers in their community and nearly two decades of impact, Carol shares powerful insights on how AI is reshap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AI Advantage on The Matt Brown Show , Matt sits down with Bill Weathersby, Chairman of Next Stage Trajectory, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups scale. With experience helping companies grow from $1M to over $10M in revenue, Bill shares his insights on leveraging AI tools, agents, and data-driven strategies to drive frict...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere episode of The AI Advantage series on The Matt Brown Show, Matt sits down with Simon Taylor , Founder and CEO of HYCU —the world’s fastest-growing SaaS data protection company. Together, they explore the double-edged nature of AI in cybersecurity, the looming “SaaS Data Apocalypse,” and why regulation, humanity, and leadership are more critical than ever. Simon re...