the Conversation with Model Mind AI

Meet Darrin Strosahl, Model Mind AI’s newest trainer and AIcoach. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Darrin explore how leaders can use AI tothink better, engage their teams, and make smarter decisions—without losing thehuman element. A practical, thoughtful conversation on leadership, technology, and growth

AI is changing how software gets built, but not the way most people think. In this episode, Loren Horsager and developer Mark Caufman dig into how AI actually fits into modern development workflows. From specs and documentation to testing and migrations, they explore how developers can work *with* AI to ship higher-quality software, faster. This is a must-listen for developers, tech leaders, and a...

What really worked with AI in 2025—and what didn’t? Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager reflect on a year of real-world AI adoption,sharing lessons from training teams, building agents, and helping organizationsavoid common pitfalls. This episode focuses on practical wins, people-firstadoption, and what’s coming next as AI tools continue to evolve.

AI doesn’t scale impact on its own — leaders do. In this episode of AI at Work , Angela Schultz talkswith Nicole McMurray, Divisional Vice President at AppleOne, about turning anAI idea into a real‑world sales coaching solution. Nicole shares how education,curiosity, and a commitment to people helped transform a prototype into ascalable training tool used across her organization. You’ll hear how A...

Leading AI Transformation with Megan Starkey    Angela sits down with Megan Starkey, founder of RBD and author of *The Intelligent Organization*, to explore what AI adoption and AI transformation really require from today’s leaders. They unpack people-centered change, mindset barriers, organizational design, and why adaptability—not technology—is the true competitive advantage.    In this conversa...

First Episode in the mini-series: AI at Work What does responsible innovation really look like? In thisepisode, host Angela Schultz talks with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams of the MinnesotaResponsible AI Institute about the human side of AI—why empathy, ethics, andeducation must lead the way. You’ll hear: - Why the future of AI depends on inclusion, care, and lifelong learning- How leaders can create res...

AI Strategy Is a Marathon Success with AI isn’t about who starts fastest—it’s aboutwho keeps going. Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager unpack the mindset businessleaders need to build endurance in AI adoption. Learn how to measure progress,empower teams, and navigate rapid change without losing focus. You’ll hear: Why learning is the new ROI How to future-proof your tools and data What companies ge...

Episode 12: AI in the Workforce — From Fear to Empowerment Disruption is here, but so is opportunity. In this episode, Angela Schultz andLoren Horsager tackle the big questions about AI and the workforce: Will jobsbe lost? How do we retrain employees? And what role should leaders play inmaking AI adoption a shared, empowering experience? You’ll hear: - Why skepticism can be healthy but action is u...

Episode 11: Should You Buy or Build With AI? Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager unpack the most common question they hearfrom leaders right now: is it smarter to buy established business tools, or tobuild lightweight custom ones with AI? They explore the pros and cons of eachpath, from cost and compliance to team adoption and training. If you’ve everwondered whether that shiny new AI product is wor...

Episode 10: Ten AI Answers for Today’s Business Challenges AI feels overwhelming... business leaders are asking the same set of questions. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager answer the 10most common AI questions they hear from business leaders. From tool selectionto data governance to workflow automation, they cover the essentials in astraightforward, no-hype way. You’ll learn: - H...

Episode 9: Build Your Own – From Custom GPTs to AgenticSystems Custom GPTs aren’t just a neat trick — they’re the training ground for theAI-powered agents of tomorrow. In this episode, Angela Schultz and LorenHorsager break down how leaders and teams can design GPTs that deliver realbusiness value, and why “build your own” beats using someone else’s template. In this episode: - What a custom GPT i...

AI memory is about more than storing data—it’s aboutbuilding a true thinking partner that evolves with you. In this episode, AngelaSchultz and Loren Horsager unpack how memory works in modern AI systems, why itmatters for everyday business use, and what leaders need to know as they startrelying on AI agents that 'remember'. You'll hear: - A simple, non-technical breakdown of AI memory- Examples of...

Episode 7: Don’t Just Be Ready - Lead with Strategy Strategy isn’t about guessing the future. It’s about creating forward motion. In the final episode of our AI Readiness series, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager explore how to turn insight into action with a smart, practical AI strategy. Highlights include: - Why quarterly planning drives real change - What most leaders miss when launching AI ini...

AI Agents - Beyond the Workflow AI agents are here, and they’re changing the game. Loren Horsager joins Angela Schultz to demystify how agentic systems work and why they matter right now. From memory and context to voice interfaces and team collaboration, this episode lays the groundwork for using agents strategically. You’ll learn: - Why 2025 is “The Year of the Agent”- How to get started with ag...

AI Workflows—From Friction to Freedom** Join Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager for a fast-paced episode on how AI workflows and automations are transforming how real businesses operate. Learn how everyday friction, like repetitive emails or status updates can be solved with approachable, powerful AI tools. Plus, hear real stories and get ideas you can implement right away. What You’ll Learn: - How...

Episode 4: AI Can’t Help You If Your Data’s a Mess AI is only as good as the data you feed it. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager dig into why data literacy and infrastructure are foundational—not optional—for AI success. You’ll learn how to think critically about your data and how to start cleaning up and organizing your systems for better AI outcomes. In this episode: - The diffe...

Training That Transforms - How AI Literacy ChangesEverything It’s not enough to give people tools—real transformation happens when you teachthem how to use them. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager diveinto the “People & Training” track of the AI Readiness Framework, unpackingwhy building AI literacy across your team is essential. You’ll hear: - Why 60% of employees are hiding A...

Episode 2: AI Governance Governance isn’t about slowing teams down. It’s about building safe, smartbridges between innovation and accountability. In this episode, Angela Schultzand Loren Horsager unpack the real-world importance of AI governance—how itprotects your company, supports your teams, and accelerates innovation whendone right. You’ll hear: - Why every employee—not just IT—needs to unders...

Welcome to the Conversation, a podcast from Model Mind AI about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, lead, and think. What is your biggest challenge in becoming AI ready? Is it strategy, developing the plan? Or training, equipping your team with necessarily skills and knowledge, potentially data. Is your data accessible? Is it high quality? And then finally, leadership alignme...