AI First with Adam and Andy

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AI First with Adam and Andy: Inspiring Business Leaders to Make AI First Moves is a dynamic podcast focused on the unprecedented potential of AI and how business leaders can harness it to transform their companies. Each episode dives into real-world examples of AI deployments, the "holy shit" moments where AI changes everything, and the steps leaders need to take to stay ahead. It’s bold, actionable, and emphasizes the exponential acceleration of AI, inspiring CEOs to make AI-first moves before they fall behind.

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Episodes

The AI-Native Growth Engine: How Clay Created the Go-to-Market Engineer

Clay CEO Kareem Amin joins AI First to discuss how Clay evolved from a no-code productivity platform into one of the fastest-growing AI-powered go-to-market companies. He shares the origin of the go-to-market engineer role, how AI transformed sales and customer intelligence workflows, and why Clay was uniquely positioned to capitalize on the rise of large language models. The conversation explores the future of SaaS in an AI-driven world, including the growing build-versus-buy debate, the impact...

Jun 17, 2026•37 min•Ep. 55

The AI Hiring Paradox: What Managers Really Want When They Post "AI Skills Required"

Across industries, job postings increasingly require AI experience, but a fundamental mismatch exists between what employers are asking for and how they evaluate it. Adam and Andy tackle this head-on, starting with the hiring manager who knows AI matters but isn't deeply fluent themselves. How do you assess a skill you don't fully possess? The answer, they argue, comes down to asking candidates about real projects, not tool lists. Can they explain what they built, why AI was the unlock, and what...

Jun 10, 2026•12 min•Ep. 54

AI Scaffolding Before Layoffs: Why Smart Leaders Rebuild Workflows First

As AI investments accelerate across the enterprise, many organizations are simultaneously pursuing workforce reductions and operational restructuring. In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy , Adam Brotman and Andy Sack examine recent layoffs at major companies including Meta, Coinbase, Oracle, and Block, and discuss what separates strategic AI transformation from simple cost-cutting. The conversation introduces the concept of AI “scaffolding” or an organizational “exoskeleton” the system...

Jun 03, 2026•9 min•Ep. 53

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