Join Dr. Tamara Nall for coffee-shop-style conversations that explore how AI is transforming our world today. With 25 years in data analytics and a doctorate in AI and machine learning, Dr. Nall creates a welcoming space where the doers, the builders, and the innovators share their stories.
Each episode cuts through technical jargon to showcase AI-powered solutions that are solving real problems across industries. You'll hear from the people who are actually creating these technologies—no fluff, no abstract ideas—just real technology, real impact, and real innovation that expands what we thought possible.
Lead with AI focuses on authentic stories and practical applications. Dr. Nall's conversations highlight the genuine impact of artificial intelligence without the hype. Whether you're an AI expert or simply curious about how this technology is changing our world, you'll walk away thinking: "Wow. I never thought this was possible."
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In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall uncovers a shocking truth with Nathan Werst, founder of Shoptimized AI: major retailers waste millions advertising products that never drive purchases. Werst reveals the shocking moment when clients first see their wasted ad spend, sometimes discovering 40% of their budget goes to products that generate zero sales. Using neural networks that can predict with 92.3% accuracy which products will sell in specific timeframes, Shoptimized is transformin...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Ben Arnon, co-founder of Color Farm Media, and creator of Showtime AI, to unpack the quiet crisis facing movie theaters and delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in revitalizing the movie theater industry. With decades-old infrastructure and seats sitting empty outside blockbuster weekends, theaters are operating at just 15–25% capacity. Arnon shares how Showtime AI is uses a community driven data, dyna...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Tim Balz-mechanical engineer, high-school hero who once traded his moped to motorize a classmate’s wheelchair, and now CEO/co-founder of Kalogon-to explore the future of adaptive seating. Discover how Kalogon’s smart cushions, infused with pressure sensors and machine-learning algorithms, auto-customize each air cell to your unique body shape-ending decades of pain, healing multi-year pressure wounds, and empowering pilots, wheelcha...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Dr. Anand Verma, founder and CEO of Expect AI, whose platform Una is solving a hidden crisis: 330 million small businesses contribute half of global emissions yet lack access to climate resources. Verma reveals how Una creates instant carbon profiles from public data alone, connecting businesses to billions in untapped green subsidies and turning a six-month application process into just six minutes. A machine learning pioneer before A...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall interviews Hina Dixit, CEO and co-founder of Decompute, who walked away from a successful career at Apple to tackle a fundamental problem - AI compute access. Dixit reveals how her "LaserTune" technology fine-tunes AI models in just 10 seconds, allowing users to analyze 200-page financial documents on their laptops without ever touching the cloud. The conversation takes a surprising turn when Dixit introduces the concept of "right to forget" - cha...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Paul Roberts, co-founder of Taalk, who reveals the shocking story of a real estate agent who woke up to 72 appointments booked overnight by an AI assistant. Roberts takes us behind the scenes of how Taalk AI creates agents that can resolve complex customer issues in 40 seconds instead of 20 minutes and can learn from tens of thousands of interactions daily. The conversation uncovers the surprising truth about how AI handles objectio...
SigTech founder Bin Ren discusses how his Magic platform uses collaborative AI agents to revolutionize finance. He shares examples like analyzing 2 million words of documents in 15 minutes, transforming workflows that previously took weeks. Ren explains how AI augments human experts, enables smaller firms to compete, and predicts AI will soon write better code than humans, while emphasizing the irreplaceable human elements like intuition and taste.
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Tom Fitzsimmons, co-founder of ByWay App, an AI-powered platform connecting people with spiritual guidance. Tom shares his journey from experiencing abuse within religious orders to building tech that helps people find meaning through genuine human connection. ByWay aims to revolutionize spiritual guidance by using AI to match seekers with guides quickly, whether they're Christian, atheist, or from any faith tradition. The conversation...
In this episode of Lead with AI, host Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, a strategic futurist recently recognized as the world's best futurist and one of the 16 leading voices in AI globally. Dr. van Rijmenam shares his vision of the metaverse as "the next playground for humanity," where digital and physical realities converge, potentially replacing smartphones and computers with sleek glasses or smart lenses within the next decade. He warns about the dangers of deepfakes, sharin...
In this episode of Lead with AI, host Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Carrie Soave, who transitioned from being a successful real estate agent to an AI industry expert after discovering how automation could replace countless hours of work. Soave doesn't sugarcoat the future, declaring that AI will eliminate many jobs while creating different opportunities for those willing to adapt. She predicts real estate teams will soon consist of "massive AI agent armies" led by just one or two exceptional human...
In this premiere episode of Lead with AI podcast, PodUp CEO Nathan Gwilliam sits down with host Dr. Tamara Nall for an engaging role reversal that reveals the inspiring vision behind her new podcast series. As a Harvard MBA graduate and federal contracting veteran who's worked with agencies from the CDC to the Department of the Navy, Dr. Nall shares insights about bridging the gap between complex AI technology and practical government solutions. She brings the VA's groundbreaking AI initiatives ...
Check out the trailer for my new podcast Lead with AI! I'm beyond excited to introduce you to the doers and builders making AI happen right now. No philosophical debates or technical jargon-just coffee shop chats with innovators creating real solutions to real problems. Each week, we'll explore AI innovations that are stretching boundaries and solving challenges across industries. This isn't about theories or speculation-it's about action. Watch the trailer now and subscribe so you don't miss th...
Mar 18, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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