The Agent Odyssey

In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman sits down with Adrien Schmidt, founder of Rozz, to explore the emerging world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and how companies can influence how AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity understand and reference their products. Adrien shares insights from Rozz’s real-world experiments tracking AI crawlers, citation bots, and agent beha...

In this episode, Matt Wyman sits down with Henry Poydar, founder of Run Steady, to explore one of the most important challenges in enterprise AI adoption: trust. Henry shares his perspective on the shift from "single-player" AI assistants to autonomous, multiplayer agents that operate as members of a team with real jobs and responsibilities. The conversation dives into autonomy, accountability, ob...

I n this insightful interview, Thiago Maior, CEO of EZOps Cloud, shares his expertise on how AI is transforming software development and consulting. Discover how project sizes, client expectations, and the role of engineers are evolving in the next decade. AI's impact on project size and complexity Evolution of client expectations and project preparation The changing role of engineers as orchestra...

In this episode of  Agent Odyssey , Matt Wyman sits down with Nathan Hugenberger, CTO at Known, to explore how AI agents are transforming modern marketing. Nathan shares how his team is using agents not just to automate campaigns, but to uncover hidden opportunities, optimize creative in real time, and drive measurable revenue at massive scale. The conversation goes beyond hype, diving into what i...

In this episode of  Agent Odyssey , Matt Wyman sits down with Prifina CEO Markus Lampinen to explore the emerging world of AI twins and what they mean for how we live and work. Markus shares how personal AI agents can act as extensions of ourselves, handling communication, surfacing insights, and even representing us when we are unavailable. The conversation dives into deeper questions around owne...

In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman speaks with Shawn Spooner, CTO of Billups, about the integration of AI agents into the workplace. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of using agents to enhance productivity, the importance of building trust in AI, and the need for a cultural shift in how employees engage with technology. Shawn shares insights on the out of home advertising in...

In this conversation, Matt Wyman and Joe Luchs, founder of Datalinx AI, discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding data readiness in the age of AI agent data pipelines. They explore the importance of trust, governance, and data quality, as well as the evolving landscape of data access and management. Joe shares insights on how organizations can navigate these complexities to leverage AI...

In this conversation, Matt Wyman speaks with Nina Mladenovski and Aurelije Zovko, co-founders of ZeniaGraph.ai, about the intersection of AI automation and knowledge graphs in solving enterprise data challenges. They discuss the importance of educating clients on AI capabilities, the iterative process of consulting, and the need for tailored solutions that address specific business problems. The c...

In this conversation, Matt Wyman and Casey Fox discuss the evolution of Tekletics, the impact of AI on engineering and project management, and the importance of diverse perspectives in building effective teams. They explore the challenges and successes of AI projects, emphasizing the need for strategic focus and the human component in AI development. Casey shares insights on how to navigate the ch...

In this episode, Matt Wyman sits down with Josh Quintal to explore how Optego is using AI to fundamentally improve the doctor-patient relationship. The conversation dives into one of healthcare’s most persistent problems: poor communication, especially around discharge summaries filled with jargon and hard-to-understand instructions. Josh explains how AI can translate complex medical information i...

In this episode, Matt Wyman sits down with Morgan Mackenzie, founder of Simply Above Average, to explore how personal frustration with ill-fitting clothes led to a data-driven fashion tech company for tall consumers. Morgan shares how Simply Above Average aggregates brands and sizes into a single platform, using AI as a collaborator to improve discovery, fit, and overall shopping experience. The c...

In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman sits down with Joel Garcia to explore how Cloud Contact AI is reshaping business communication across SMS, email, and voice. They discuss the shift away from traditional phone calls, how AI-driven automation can deliver meaningful response rates, and why trust and education are critical to successful AI adoption. The conversation also dives into evolvin...

The conversation with Ioan Iacob, co-founder and CEO of FlowXAI, delves into the challenges and opportunities of enterprise AI. It explores the need for production-grade reliability, the transition from POC to production, the balance between customization and robustness, and the impact of AI on accelerating the OODA loop. The key takeaway is the importance of human agency in driving AI forward and...

In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Maitreya Wagh, co-founder and CEO of Bolna, shares a deep, practical look at what it really takes to get voice agents into production and into the hands of real users in India where code-switching is common. Drawing from Bolna’s experience building multilingual voice agents for high-volume telephony use cases, Maitreya explains why voice AI is already good enough...

This episode dives into how AI agents are reshaping software development by challenging the traditional role of quality assurance for user interface testing. The conversation highlights a growing trend among larger companies that want to move away from heavy QA processes and instead prioritize innovation and speed. Rather than optimizing testing efficiency, these organizations are focused on outco...

In this conversation, Matt Wyman sits down with Pravena Dhanalakota to explore the emerging world of AI personas and digital twins in the expert economy. They discuss how Supra enables individuals to create AI personas that capture both expertise and personality, while unpacking critical questions around authenticity, ownership, guardrails, and ethical responsibility. The discussion highlights the...

In this conversation, Matt Murphy explores what it means to operate in an age of obsolescence, where technology, tools, and even business strategies have increasingly short lifespans. He discusses how rapid innovation, frequent updates, and shifting market dynamics are forcing companies to rethink long-term planning, contracts, and operational models. The discussion highlights why agility, constan...

In this episode, Matt Wyman sits down with Harsha Vankayalapati to explore how AgentWeb is rethinking marketing with Emma, an AI marketing partner built to help startups grow. They discuss the philosophy behind autonomous growth agents, the importance of deep personalization during onboarding, and why trust in AI is earned through real results. Harsha explains AgentWeb’s hybrid model that blends A...

In this episode, Amarinder Sidhu joins Matt Wyman to challenge the conventional “human in the loop” framing in AI development. They argue that treating AI as a standalone tool with periodic human oversight limits innovation, and instead advocate for systems thinking that places AI within broader, user-centered workflows. The conversation explores how redefining human roles, prioritizing user exper...

In this episode of The Agent Odyssey , host Matt Wyman (CEO and co-founder of Okareo) speaks with Pramod Singh—Executive in Residence at Duke University and former Chief Analytics Officer at Yodlee—about how decades of analytics and AI system-building are shaping the next wave of agentic and research-focused AI. Pramod shares the origin story of his new company, Inquisit, which applies AI to accel...

Andrew Levy, CEO and co-founder of AirCover AI, discusses the origin story of AirCover AI, the introduction to the AirCover AI platform, and the announcement of the virtual sales engineer. The conversation delves into the impact of AI agents in live conversations and the significance of the virtual sales engineer announcement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AirCover AI 00:33 The Origin Story of Ai...

On The Agent Odyssey, host Matt Wyman sits down with Matt Miller, Co-Founder of Zyve, to unpack how AI and automation are reshaping recruiting and business development. Miller shares why adoption hinges on trust, why teams often want granular control before going fully autonomous, and how Zive built on-off toggles to meet users where they are. They dive into explainability and scoring transparency...

Matt Wyman and Romella Janene dive into the evolution of data advocacy and its growing relevance in the age of AI. Romella shares her personal journey into the field, shedding light on the need for stronger data governance and the ethical challenges surrounding artificial intelligence and privacy. Together, they unpack how data sets intersect with individual rights, explore the moral dimensions of...

Hank Leber talks about how AI is changing the way businesses connect with their communities and customers. They explore how AI can improve engagement, boost data insights, and create safer online spaces for brands. The conversation also covers pricing in the AI era, why data literacy matters, and how human creativity still drives real transformation in a tech-powered world.

Bobby Gilbert talks about how AI and voice tech are transforming customer relationship portals. They talk about building trust in AI, simplifying pricing, and how easy it is to go from trust to complacency. The conversation dives into what it takes to make AI feel more human and why the future of AI communication should sound a lot more like us.