Robots and Red Tape

AI is transforming our world, but is its infrastructure secure? In this Robots and Red Tape episode, host Nick Schutt sits down with Matt Wesmiller, a counterintelligence veteran, to explore the unseen risks in critical infrastructure security. Matt reveals the complexity of supply chains, from adversary-controlled rare earth minerals to data poisoning threats in AI models. “The human is always th...

How should parents navigate the AI era? In this Robots and Red Tape episode, host Nick Schutt joins Dr. Lauren Westerberg, a developmental psychologist, and Josh Thiel, a tech innovator and former Special Ops commander, to explore raising AI-savvy kids. They discuss balancing AI tools with foundational skills like critical thinking: “Teach kids to question, not just accept AI answers,” Lauren urge...

Can AI transform education? 🎓 In this Robots and Red Tape episode, host Nick Schutt sits down with Page Durham, a 23-year music teacher turned instructional designer, to explore AI’s game-changing role in classrooms. From launching her AI-focused business inspired by tools like ChatGPT to rethinking standardized testing’s failures, Page shares how AI personalizes learning (think baseball-themed m...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt interviews Anoop Mehendale, an entrepreneur and AI innovator with extensive experience in healthcare and data analytics, to explore AI’s transformative potential in revolutionizing healthcare through unified medical records and data-driven solutions. Anoop shares his journey from building an R&D center for Daimler Chrysler in India to la...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt interviews Derry Goberdhansingh, a versatile technologist and entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning AI, blockchain, hardware development, and data analytics, to explore how a broad skillset fuels innovation in AI and beyond. Derry shares his journey from pulling cables and managing logistics to building IoT-enabled cameras for dron...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt interviews Michal Augustini, a lifestyle photographer and AI educator, to explore the transformative impact of AI on photography. Michal discusses how tools like MidJourney, ChatGPT, and Adobe Lightroom streamline retouching, mood board creation, and administrative tasks, allowing creatives to focus on their craft. He delves into the balance...

Join host Nick Schutt on Robots and Red Tape for an insightful chat with Lucas Petty, founder of AI Daddy, on harnessing AI for business success. Lucas shares his pivot from marketing ops to AI strategy, revealing how AI drives 50% revenue growth in marketing without new hires. Explore the 5-day AI adoption plan, horizontal vs. vertical use cases, and why nonprofits are ripe for AI disruption—plus...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt welcomes back Matt Kilbane, AI engineer and governance expert, to discuss groundbreaking projects like Project Merit—a quarterly pulse survey for real-time economic data on AI impacts. Matt explores global AI trends: Europe's lead in innovation with €200B funding, China's robotics dominance, India's biomed research edge, and the US's focus o...

Join host Nick Schutt on Robots and Red Tape for a fascinating dive into AI with Gissele Gajate Garrido, a PhD economist and analytics leader at EY with over 20 years of experience. From global impact evaluations to optimizing pricing at Nestlé and leading AI-driven analytics at EY, Gissele demystifies how AI works—breaking down transformer models that turn words into multi-dimensional math, not m...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt speaks with Tom Bendien, founder of a private AI platform, GT Edge AI, focused on education, cybersecurity, and defense. With a background in enterprise IT at companies like Cisco and Oracle, Tom discusses building secure, data-private AI systems to address compliance needs like FERPA. Explore how AI enhances teaching through grading, lesson...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt chats with Peter Dudka, Founder and CEO of Dual Logic, about AI adoption for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). From edtech product leadership to launching an AI consulting firm for SaaS, nonprofits, and professional services, Peter shares insights on overcoming barriers and leveraging AI effectively. The conversation covers: From Edtech t...

Join host Nick Schutt as he talks with Josh Thiel, a former Special Operations commander and AI consultant, about the escalating threat of intellectual property (IP) theft. They explore how nations like China use industrial espionage to siphon U.S. technological and economic power, the risks posed by generative AI in exposing sensitive data, and vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Josh shares...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt sits down with Chris Grobbel, a seasoned attorney with nearly a decade of experience at the SEC, to explore the transformative role of AI in financial markets. They dive into key themes, including AI’s use in customer communications, compliance, and data analytics, as well as its regulatory challenges, such as digital engagement practices an...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt welcomes Bruce Olson and Josh Paul from Colvin Run Networks to explore how AI is transforming business development and defense innovation. Bruce, Vice President of Growth and Operations, and Josh, a recent Air Force veteran, share their journey from military service to building an AI-native BD team. They dive into streamlining the Authority...

Join host Nick Schutt on Robots & Red Tape as he sits down with Christopher Teixeira, Principal Data Scientist at MITRE, to explore the critical role of data quality in powering AI-driven decisions for public health and human welfare. Dive into the complexities of building reliable AI models in high-stakes environments, where data integrity can mean the difference between success and unintende...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape , host Nick Schutt sits down with Daniel Schmidt, an AI practitioner at Thomson Reuters Special Services, to unpack how to stay relevant in the lightning-fast world of artificial intelligence. With a background spanning math, physics, and computer science, Daniel shares his journey—from mastering reinforcement learning to serving in the Israeli military devel...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape , host Nick Schutt sits down with Clint Alanis, co-founder of Smack Technologies and a former Marine Corps officer, to explore how AI can reshape military decision-making in an era of rapid technological change. Clint shares his remarkable journey—from growing up in South Texas and attending a military college on a Marine Corps ROTC scholarship, to serving as...

In this compelling episode of Robots and Red Tape , host Nick Schutt welcomes Richard Threlkeld, CEO of Valiant AI, to dive into the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and organ transplantation. Richard, a systems engineering and AI expert with a background spanning the U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin, General Electric Research, and Georgia Tech, shares his inspiring journey—from survivin...

In this insightful episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt is joined by experts Jon Conradt and Elena Agaragimova, co-founders of Shiftwell.ai , to discuss the evolving landscape of AI talent and workforce development. Elena, a seasoned professional in talent development and people operations, shares her experience creating effective talent pipelines, training programs, and strategic tale...

Join host Nick Schutt on Robots & Red Tape as he sits down with Aaron St Clair and Jonathan Rendon from Omni Consulting Solutions to discuss how cutting-edge AI technology is revolutionizing procurement processes. Dive into VisionX, their innovative platform designed to automate and dramatically streamline government and private-sector procurement tasks—reducing time spent from days to minutes...

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt sits down with entrepreneur and AI innovator Luke Einsel to discuss his incredible journey from the healthy beverage industry to the cutting edge of AI-powered legal defense. Luke shares how a David vs. Goliath legal battle against a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund led him to develop FileStory, an AI-driven investigative tool that leveled th...

Kamyar and I chat about the basics of quantum computing, working to answer: What is quantum computing? How does it differ from classical computing? Is it vaporware or the real deal? How will it affect our world? https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamyar-maserrat-6118908/ https://www.foley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschutt/ https://artemishcm.com/

Shree Taylor and Nick Schutt chat about how diverse teams create better end products in AI, ideal hiring processes and entrepreneurship in a wide ranging conversation! https://www.linkedin.com/in/shree-whitaker-taylor-phd/ https://www.elderresearch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschutt/ https://artemishcm.com/

John Mark, Dave and Nick Schutt chat about the history of government efficiency efforts, lessons learned and how AI is a game changer! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsuhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-jefferson-6097802/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschutt/ https://greystonesgroup.com/ https://artemishcm.com/

Dr Dolores Kuchina-Musina joins me for a conversation about how the federal government purchases emerging technology! https://rexota.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkuchinamusina/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschutt/