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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What if Hollywood-level storytelling could rewrite the script of your life? In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Caryn Ward Ross, founder of RE:FRAME Studios AI, who transforms personal identity using the same cinematic techniques that create blockbusters. A former child actor from Fame and The Bernie Mac Show, Ward Ross discovered that playing other people's roles left her unable to play herself authentically. Now she's developed an AI platform that helps people "spot...
On this episode of Lead with AI, host Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Mike Skura, whose AI model picked the top two Kentucky Derby finishers after just three days of learning. The Polish immigrant turned sports tech entrepreneur reveals how RaceOracle AI analyzes 600,000 historical races and updates odds every 10 minutes to help newcomers navigate the intimidating world of horse betting. Mike shares the $400,000 moment that sparked his vision, explains why a complete novice walked away with $1,70...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Sandeep Sankarankutty, VP of Operations at Recycle Track Systems, who reveals how AI-powered sensors are transforming the $75 billion waste management industry. Sankarankutty shares how their "Pello smart Bin sensors" can detect contamination in real-time, predict literal dumpster fires, and turn reactive waste management into a proactive operation that prevents problems before customers even notice them. Employee number one at the dec...
In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Lexi Reese, CEO and co-founder of Lanai Software, who exposes a startling reality: 80% of AI use in companies happens completely off the radar. Reese shares a jaw-dropping story from an insurance company where sales teams unknowingly uploaded customer zip codes into AI tools - creating potential legal issues as zip codes can serve as proxies for race in insurance decisions. Lanai's platform acts as a "sixth sense" for organizations,...
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...
Dr. Anand Verma, CEO of Expect AI, discusses how their platform, Una, uses public data and AI to create instant carbon profiles for small businesses, connecting them to untapped green funding. He explains how this transforms complex subsidy applications into a quick process, aiming to make SMEs both profitable and sustainable. The conversation also covers data ethics, building profiles for new businesses, and the global potential, including in Africa, for AI to democratize knowledge and impact.
Dr. Tamara Nall interviews Hina Dixit, CEO and co-founder of Decompute, discussing their technology that brings AI compute from the cloud directly to your device. Dixit shares how their LaserTune technology enables fast, local AI processing, allowing users to analyze large documents securely offline. The conversation touches on the ethical concept of the 'right to forget' and a bold prediction that device-based AI will significantly reduce cloud dependence by 2030, shifting power back to individuals and enterprises.
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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