Liam Lawson

The AI Why with Liam Lawson

We’re the team behind The AI Report — the #1 AI newsletter for 400,000+ business leaders at Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and more. Each week, we cut through the noise with expert conversations on how AI is transforming business. Expect deep dives into real-world use cases, practical strategies for leaders, and insights you won’t find anywhere else. If you want to understand AI in a way that drives results for your team, company, and career — you’re in the right place.👉 Subscribe now and join 400,000+ professionals mastering AI in business.theaireport.ai/subscribe-theaireport-spotify

Author

Liam Lawson

Category

Technology

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www.theaireport.ai

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Impending AI Agent Revolution? With Jake George 17.10.2024

In this episode, Jake George, founder of Synthoria Labs, joins Liam Lawson to discuss B2B custom AI development and the creation of intelligent AI agents to solve complex business challenges. Jake highlights the limitations of tools like ChatGPT and the importance of custom AI solutions integrated with existing systems. They also explore how AI and automation save time, cut costs, and help busines...

AI-Powered Personal Branding — Audrey Chia’s Journey to 30,000+ LinkedIn Followers 10.10.2024

Summary Audrey Chia, Founder of Close with Copy, shares her journey in marketing, LinkedIn growth, and leveraging AI in copywriting. She emphasizes action, a growth mindset, and consistency for success. Audrey discusses the power of personal branding, her experiences with public speaking, and her content strategy focused on listening and asking the right questions. She also introduces her LinkedIn...

Becoming Irreplaceable: Pascal Bornet and the keys to staying relevant in the AI age 08.10.2024

Shiny new toys are great and all, but there's really only one question nearly all of us are asking when it comes to AI: are we in danger of being replaced? AI thinks faster, combines data more effectively, and isn't burdened with inefficiencies like bathroom breaks and a need for social connections. So how do we fit into all of this? And what do we do to get ready? We're on with Pascal Bornet, a l...

Insights from a Young Self-Taught AI Entrepreneur — Hank Barker 03.10.2024

Summery In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Hank Barker, co-founder of PriorAIty. Hank shares his self-taught journey into AI and his mission to provide value through bespoke consulting and training for businesses. The discussion touches on the importance of authenticity on LinkedIn, the challenges companies face with AI implementation, and the need for tailored training and data readiness. Ha...

1000+ Coached — Build & Sell with AI (Rob Howard) 26.09.2024

Summary In this episode, Liam Lawson interviews Rob Howard, founder of Howard Development Consulting and Innovating with AI. They discuss Rob's diverse background in writing, advertising, journalism, and tech, and how he integrated these skills with AI. Rob shares insights on working with clients of all sizes, the challenges of large organizations, and the importance of experimentation in a long-t...

Are you AI Ready? Insights from a Data Expert 19.09.2024

Summary In this episode, Ben Etherington, CTO and co-founder of Webforge, shares his journey from the film industry to AI and his expertise in helping businesses implement AI effectively. The discussion explores the importance of data readiness, the challenges of outdated processes, and the role of company culture in adopting AI. Ben also touches on the future of AI, ethical considerations, and th...

VP of AI at Smartling — Revolutionizing Translation with AI 05.09.2024

Summary In this episode of the AI Report, Liam interviews Olga Beregovaya, the VP of AI at Smartling, the number one AI translation platform. Olga has 20 years of experience in the machine learning and AI industry, with a background in linguistics. They discuss the role of AI in translation, the evolution of language AI models, and the challenges and opportunities of running an AI-focused company....

Virality, The Algorithm, Agencies & AI — Davis McCondichie 29.08.2024

Summary In this episode, Liam interviews Davis McCondichie, co-founder of Swipe Labs. They discuss Davis' background, including his lawn care business and passion for photography, as well as his journey into the world of AI and advertising. Davis shares insights into writing scripts for YouTube videos and understanding human psychology to create engaging content. In this part of the conversation,...

Legally Represented: Boosting justice through AI 27.08.2024

Just a few decades ago, about 90% of legal defendants could count on having effective legal counsel throughout their proceedings. Today, that figure has completely inverted. Due to rising costs within the legal system itself, as well as other factors, more people than ever are trying to navigate a system with very real and far-reaching consequences in their lives with no training and little guidan...

Scale Everything 10x with AI — Elliott Rayne 24.08.2024

Summary In this conversation, Liam Lawson and Elliot Raine discuss the use of AI in scaling businesses. They cover topics such as AI as a marketing machine, AI fit in marketing, building AI systems, and leveraging AI in different aspects of business. They also explore the importance of product quality, revenue generation activities, and the role of AI in lead generation and customer acquisition. T...

Weekly News Roundup (22AUG24) 23.08.2024

On today's news roundup: Procreate takes a stand against AI, custom-made GPT4o's, and overall panic throughout Fortune 500 companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$100M to $400M ARR Growth Strategies 22.08.2024

Episode Summary In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Andrew Mounier, a B2B SaaS marketing expert, about his background and experiences in scaling companies. They discuss topics such as the importance of building relationships, the transition from a political science degree to entrepreneurship, and the motivation behind Andrew's career choices. They also touch on the process of hiring and f...

Teaching Kids with AI: The end of traditional education 20.08.2024

Whether you're a first time listener or a longtime fan, you're safe to think we're pretty AI forward here. But in all our talk about AI being the future, it can be easy to lose sight of the actual future: our kids. AI is bringing up all kinds of issues critical for both society at large and individual parents, like me. What kind of world are we creating? How will our kids find their place? What do...

AI Funnels Masterclass w/Justin Hardy (SPECIAL VIDEO EP) 17.08.2024

Summary In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Justin Hardy, an expert in building funnels. They discuss the importance of using funnels for conversions and how AI can speed up the funnel creation process. Justin provides a step-by-step guide on building AI funnels and shares insights on creating effective sales pages. He emphasizes the need to focus on one skill, find an AI tool that augmen...

Weekly News Roundup 916AUG24) 16.08.2024

On today's news roundup: Grok-2 Launches, Google's Gemini Live comes for ChatGPT, and Elon Musk is accused of data theft. Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22K LinkedIn Followers with Weekends & AI — Charlie Hills 15.08.2024

Summary In this episode, Liam interviews Charlie Hills, founder of Cognified and editor-in-chief at Martek AI. They discuss Charlie's journey as an entrepreneur, his early experiences with AI, and his current ventures. Charlie shares insights on time management, personal branding, and the lessons he learned from his food tech startup. Charlie Hills shares his experience in the virtual brand space...

The Metrics of Success- A labor economist & the data that makes us human 13.08.2024

Data makes the world go round. And with the advent of generative AI, it's not going to slow down. If that makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone. Today we have Dr. Philip Seegers, labor economist and researcher, on how data really does make incredibly accurate predictions of success in both education and work, and why gen AI is something we genuinely need to embrace... IF we can do a better job...

Weekly News Roundup (9AUG24) 09.08.2024

On today's news roundup: - OpenAI secrets - A guilty Google - The smartest robot ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of AI & Education — Thomas Thompson (EduaideAI) 08.08.2024

Summary Thomas Thompson, co-founder and CEO of EduAid, discusses his background as a teacher and the inspiration behind creating a tool for instructional design that uses generative AI. He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in education and how AI can support teachers in creating more efficient and effective lessons. The EduAid platform allows teachers to integrate various tools...

Building AI Tool Report to 500k Subscribers 01.08.2024

Show Notes In this conversation, Liam Lawson interviews Mark Crowley, the CEO and founder of AI Tool Report. They discuss Mark's journey as an entrepreneur, starting his first company in high school and growing it to success. They also talk about the genesis of AI Tool Report and how it has evolved over time. Mark shares his insights on hiring the right people, focusing on strengths, and the impor...

Damien Riehl & the Mathematical Limit of Creativity 30.07.2024

We're on with Damien Riehl, the man who famously copyrighted every melody that is and ever will be, only to put them in the public domain. His reasoning: to raise the bar of what we've traditionally thought of as "creativity". Join us as we explore why we should question the idea of people being able to trademark and patent creativity, as well as what the rise of AI means for artists, musicians, a...

Weekly News Roundup (22JUL24) 26.07.2024

On this week's news roundup: The French come after OpenAI, Musk makes another bold declaration, and Meta jumps into the open-source AI ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weekly News Roundup (21JUN24) 21.06.2024

On today's news roundup: Meta pauses its plans in the EU and splits in two, while former OpenAI chief scientist goes all-in on AI safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Employment & Upskilling with AI 18.06.2024

AI is changing the employment game on both sides. Applicants are looking for new ways to differentiate themselves and remain relevant, while employers are trying to balance rapidly shifting technology alongside very real security and liability concerns. Perhaps no one is better positioned to share insight into this tug of war than Santiago Nisnik, head of product development at Athyna (one of the...

Weekly News Roundup (13JUN24) 14.06.2024

On today's news roundup, Apple finally reveals its AI, which prompts Elon Musk to issue them an ultimatum, which is immediately followed by Musk dropping his OpenAI lawsuit. Thing happen fast around here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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