Runpoint: AI Business Transformation Podcast

Sam Gaddis sits down with the largest Runpoint Podcast panel yet: Matthew Hall and Ryan Mish from the Runpoint team, Thomas McNally of Zaelab, and returning guest Thanh Pham. The conversation starts with the Theo video that stirred up the "local models are overrated" argument and goes deep from there. Thomas walks through what it actually looks like to deploy open weight models across a firm, incl...

AI agents are no longer just standalone demos. They are moving directly into the systems where work already happens: Google Workspace, SAP, Salesforce, email, calendars, files, CRMs, and enterprise systems of record. In this episode of the Runpoint Podcast, Sam Gaddis, Matthew, Ryan Mish, and guest Harrison Wells of Dodo Digital discuss the shift from flashy AI tools to operational AI workflows. T...

Runpoint Podcast E11: Code with Claude, the SaaSpocalypse, and AI Consulting Goes Mainstream Back after a couple months off, with a bigger crew this time. Sam and Matthew are joined by Ryan Mish, one of Runpoint's operator engineers, and Thanh Pham of Signal Advisory. Matthew just got back from Anthropic's Code with Claude conference and gives a side-by-side of the vibe at Anthropic vs. OpenAI (he...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Matthew and Sam break down what actually happened in AI during 2025 and make predictions for what's coming in 2026. We cover the biggest winners and losers, the apps and tools that changed how we work, who to follow for smart AI takes, what surprised us most, and where we think things are headed. Key topics: • Why companies that stayed curious won 2025 • OpenAI's f...

Learn how to save on your AI initiatives. On the Runpoint podcast, hosts Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis welcome Ari Salafia, CEO and founder of TaxTaker. We explore how operator-engineers can claim R&D tax credits to ship working AI systems and significantly reduce development costs. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Ari Salafia of TaxTaker 01:00 Understanding R&D Tax Credits: TaxTaker's Mission 02:30...

Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis break down the latest in AI, challenging the "95% failure" narrative with new ROI data and dissecting ChatGPT's "Atlas" browser launch. They codify emerging best practices for AI workflow automation, advise on navigating the crowded AI coding assistant market, and celebrate AI's power to enable entirely new work. The episode culminates in a crucial discussion on the dim...

Two builder-operators break down the last two weeks in AI using 10 Tyler Cowen–style questions. We get into Sora 2’s cameo culture, whether “thinking” models are worth the latency, agents that actually help, model choice for client work, the energy/compute wave, and why open-weights like DeepSeek matter (or don’t) for practitioners. What you’ll get Practical takes from people shipping client proje...

Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis break down Google’s new image model (“Nano Banana”) with real tests (thumbnails, interior wallpaper, character persistence), give a no-BS GPT-5 reality check vs Claude Code, and unpack MIT’s State of AI in Business 2025—including the viral “95% of AI projects fail” stat. We cut through the hype and share a practical framework to land in the winning 5%: build small/fast,...

Unlock the practical side of AI adoption in private equity. 🤖💼 Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis break down Zapier’s widely shared AI Fluency Framework and then rebuild it for PE—covering deal sourcing, diligence, fund ops, and the coding workflows that actually ship AI products. What You’ll Learn Why Zapier made AI fluency non-negotiable for every new hire—and what that means outside tech. A four-lev...

In this episode of the Run Point Podcast, hosts Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis engage with Shane Stearns to explore the evolving landscape of outbound sales, particularly in the context of AI. They discuss the historical eras of outbound sales, the challenges of the sequencing era, and the importance of quality over quantity in sales strategies. Shane shares insights on how AI can enhance list buildi...

AI isn’t coming—it’s already in your pocket and on your P&L. In this RunPoint Podcast episode, Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis break down the real-world ways they’re using generative AI to: Out-think the spreadsheet – build cash-flow models, plan investments, and pressure-test big bets in minutes. Parent with data – get actionable, guilt-free advice on sleep schedules, tough conversations, and eve...

keywords AI, ChatGPT, Google I.O., newsletter automation, voice memos, AI tools, private equity, AI quality, sycophancy, technology trends summary In this episode of the Run Point podcast, hosts Sam Gaddis and Matthew Hall discuss practical AI tools that can be utilized immediately, including voice memos and ChatGPT projects. They also explore the creation of a personalized newsletter using AI, th...

keywords AI, tools, development, PowerPoint, automation, coding, data analysis, business insights, technology, productivity summary In this conversation, Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis discuss their current projects, tools they find useful, and their opinions on the future of presentations and AI in business. They explore the effectiveness of various AI tools for automating tasks, the decline of trad...

In this conversation, Matthew Hall and Sam Gaddis explore various AI tools and their applications in workflow automation, lead enrichment, and document management. They discuss their experiences with Lindy, N8n, and a custom-built lead enrichment app, highlighting the pros and cons of each tool.  The conversation also delves into the SuperCIM project, which focuses on document synthesis and manage...