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Leveraging AI

Isar Meitismultiplai.ai

Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with 'Leveraging AI,' a podcast tailored for forward-thinking business professionals. Each episode brings insightful discussions on how AI can ethically transform business practices, offering practical solutions to day-to-day business challenges. 
Join our host Isar Meitis (4 time CEO), and expert guests as they turn AI's complexities into actionable insights, and explore its ethical implications in the business world. Whether you are an AI novice or a seasoned professional, 'Leveraging AI' equips you with the knowledge and tools to harness AI's power responsibly and effectively. Tune in weekly for inspiring conversations and real-world applications. Subscribe now and unlock the potential of AI in your business.


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Episodes

197 | Altman’s AI roadmap, and how to prep for it, Meta’s $14B new Exec, and OpenAI’s nonstop innovation. Meanwhile, Apple risks falling behind in the AI race and more AI news for the week ending on June 13, 2025

🎉 Special Announcement: EPISODE 200 is coming June 17! We’re going live at noon ET with The Ultimate AI Showdown — 4 of the world’s top AI experts, 4 tool categories, and everything you need to know to pick the right solution for your team. 👉 Reserve your spot here. 👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Is your business ready for a ...

Jun 14, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 197

196 | How to Safely Run Powerful AI Agents (Like Manus & GenSpark) with no RISK

Powerful AI tools like Manus and Genspark can supercharge your workflows — but how do you experiment with them safely, without risking your hardware or exposing sensitive credentials?** In this hands-on live session, I'll walk through exactly how to set up a safe environment to test and run these tools — no technical deep-dives, no unnecessary risk, and definitely no panic if something breaks. You’ll see step-by-step how to experiment freely while keeping your systems locked down. This is the sa...

Jun 10, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 196

195 | The AI business application battle is intensifying, Self improving AI, AI for early cancer detection, and more AI news you should know for the week ending on June 6, 2025

Is your business ready for the next wave of AI — or about to be eaten by it? In this week’s episode of The Leveraging AI Podcast , Isar Meitis breaks down the latest tectonic shifts in the AI landscape. From OpenAI's aggressive move into enterprise applications to self-improving AI models and FDA-approved cancer detection tools, this isn’t just another week in tech — it's a glimpse into the near future of business. AI is no longer just evolving — it's learning how to evolve itself. That means fa...

Jun 07, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 195

194 | MCP Servers Demystified: The Simple Way to Supercharge AI for Your Business with Kate Shevchenko

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ You've heard the term "MCP server" floating around. Maybe even seen it trending on LinkedIn. But what is it really? And more importantly — how can you use it to unlock instant insights for your business? In this step-by-step live session, we're going to demystify MCP servers and show you exactly h...

Jun 03, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 194

193 | AI will eliminate 50% of entry jobs, AI Blackmailing it’s operators, Unauthorized AI usage is putting companies at risk and more important AI news for the week ending on May 30, 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Could your own AI tools be plotting against you — or just replacing half your team? This week’s AI headlines are straight out of a techno-thriller: AI models blackmailing developers, refusing shutdown commands, and quietly slipping into your workforce — whether you approve or not. Add a predicted ...

May 31, 202559 minEp. 193

192 | Create AI images like a pro! Using New ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Open Source with Luka Tisler

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ AI-generated visuals have become table stakes. But what if you're still playing checkers while others are playing 4D chess? In this session, we’re breaking open the real world of visual AI — the one most people don’t even know exists. You’ll see the 3 major paths to creating powerful visuals with ...

May 27, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 192

191 | The craziest week in AI news history 🤯 Microsoft, Google, Anthropic and OpenAI major announcements, and more important AI news for the week ending on May 23rd, 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Is your business ready for the AI-powered arms race of the century? This wasn’t just another week in tech — it was the week. Microsoft revealed its plan to automate the enterprise. Google’s scrambling to catch up with AI-first everything. OpenAI just spent $6.5 billion to build devices that could ...

May 24, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 191

190 | Behind the Curtain: AI Image Generation That Actually Works for Business with Ross Symons

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey Most business leaders know AI can generate stunning visuals. But turning that potential into real, consistent, on-brand creative? That’s where most teams get stuck. In this live session, we’re pulling back the curtain. Ross Symons will walk us through the exact workflows he teaches marketing teams worldwide. You’ll learn how to pick the right image-generation tools for the job, how to maintain visual consistency, and even...

May 20, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 190

189 | The end of the internet as we know it, Higher education AI crisis, AI avatars influencing court cases, and more important AI news for the week ending on May 16th, 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey Is the internet as we know it about to vanish? Recent data shows a dramatic shift—9 out of the top 10 websites are losing traffic while AI tools like ChatGPT are skyrocketing. The era of web browsing is transforming, and if your business relies on old-school web traffic, you might be sitting on a ticking time bomb. In this powerful news breakdown, we explore the most shocking AI stories of the week, including how AI is no...

May 17, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 189

188 | AI Agents in Action: How to Build a Business-Ready Agent W/out Writing Code with Pooja Jain

Everyone’s talking about AI Agents, But few are showing how to actually use it in a way that saves time, uncovers real insights, and drives business decisions. In this live episode of Leveraging AI, Pooja Jain — founder of PowerUp AI and one of LinkedIn’s rising AI educators — is going to take you step-by-step through the exact process she uses to build custom AI agents. No fluff. No code. Just the “how to” you’ve been missing. You’ll see a live demo of a real AI agent built in Relevance AI that...

May 13, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 188

187 | Sam Altman’s Senate Testimony, Companies Leveraging AI for cross industry expansion, OpenAI Will NOT become a for-profit, and other important AI news for the week ending on May 9th, 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Save $100 with promo code LEVERAGINGAI100 Are U.S. companies ready to lead the AI revolution? Sam Altman's testimony before the U.S. Senate just set the stage for a high-stakes race in AI, where U.S. innovation is battling global superpowers for dominance. In a world where energy and infrastructur...

May 10, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 187

187 | How Top Creators Use AI to Create Scroll-Stopping LinkedIn Content with MJ Jaindl

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Save $100 with promo code LEVERAGINGAI100 What if you could create LinkedIn content that looks like it was designed by a pro—and you didn’t even open Canva yourself? In this live, behind-the-scenes session, MJ Jaindl will walk you through his exact process for building LinkedIn posts and carousel ...

May 06, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 187

186 | Background check for AI Agents, AI work force benefits challenged, AI risks mounting, and more important AI news for the week ending on May 2nd 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Save $100 with promo code LEVERAGINGAI100 Is your AI assistant more trustworthy than your last hire? From agent background checks to economic stagnation (despite AI adoption), this week’s episode dives into the critical — and sometimes comical — ways AI is reshaping the modern workplace. You’ll he...

May 03, 202555 minEp. 186

185 | Boost Sales With an AI Agent That Researches, Reports & Preps Sales Calls with Ashleigh Stearn

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ AI agents that do the heavy lifting in the sales process sound amazing “… but how do I actually do this?” If you asked yourself this question - this session is for you! Join us live as Ashleigh Stearn, a Relevance AI-certified expert and founder of a growing AI mentorship community, walks us throu...

Apr 29, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 185

184 | AI “Frontier Companies” Replacing Traditional Companies, AI Education Outpacing College Degrees, Risks of Not Using AI and Using AI Are Growing, and More Must-Know AI News for the Week Ending on April 26, 2025

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Are you ready for the AI-powered business revolution — or will you be left managing a ghost town of outdated workflows? In this weekend episode, host Isar Metis unpacks how AI is reshaping company structures, crushing traditional org charts, and creating a hybrid workforce of humans and digital ag...

Apr 26, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 184

183 | 15 Mind-Blowing Use Cases for the New ChatGPT Image Generation with Isar Meitis

👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey 👉 Learn more about the AI Business Transformation Course starting May 12 — spots are limited - http://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ AI image generation just got a major glow-up — and if you’re a business leader, it’s time to stop sleeping on it. ChatGPT’s new image generation capabilities aren’t just fun to play with — they can seriously drive results. In this live session, we’re walking you through 10 specific, mind-blowing b...

Apr 22, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 183

182 | Sam Altman’s Vision of the AI Future, ChatGPT Goes All-In on Vibe Coding, Enterprise AI Disruption & more Top AI News form the week ending on Apr 18

Is the AI race moving too fast for its own good? In this episode of Leveraging AI , we unpack Altman’s revealing TED Talk, OpenAI’s silent safety rollback, and why ChatGPT just went all-in on vibe coding, enterprise disruption, and social media dominance. This week’s AI news is anything but boring — and has massive implications for business leaders. In this session, you'll discover: Why Sam Altman believes ChatGPT will become your lifelong digital companion — and why that’s both exciting and ter...

Apr 19, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 182

181 | How to Ideate, Generate, and Animate Scroll Stopping Images and Videos with Arminas Valunas

Creating content with AI sounds great — until you're staring at a blank prompt wondering what to do next. In this power-packed live session of Leveraging AI, AI visual wizard Arminas Valūnas will walk you through a clear, repeatable process to turn business ideas into eye-catching images and videos using AI — all without needing a design degree. You'll learn how to use tools like Krea and Freepik, and even how to set up custom GPTs to stay on-brand every time. We’ll cover everything from ideatio...

Apr 15, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 181

180 | Will AI get out of control by mid 2027? Super-Agent is showing off amazing results, Google AI is taking center stage, and many more important AI news for the week ending on April 12, 2025

Could your job—or your entire company—be replaced by a million AI-powered robots by 2027? This week’s episode of Leveraging AI is packed with breakthroughs that business leaders can’t afford to ignore . From Google's jaw-dropping AI showcase at Cloud Next to sobering predictions of superintelligence spinning out of control, we cover the AI headlines shaking up the business world. Plus, we unpack the rise of autonomous agents that can not only execute tasks—but build other agents on the fly . Sou...

Apr 12, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 180

179 | Beyond the Buzz: How to create AI Agents that provide Real Business value with Tom Winter

AI Agent hype is everywhere—but what does it actually take to build an AI agent that delivers results? Not just one that chats back in clever text, but one that does real, meaningful work inside your business processes. In this live, tactical session, we’re walking you through the step-by-step method to combine workflows and agents into real-world automations. From defining where agents fit, to layering in “critic stages” that improve quality, to setting up humans-in-the-loop when needed—this is...

Apr 08, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 179

178 | AI is storming into higher education, Vibe Everything (not just coding), How to Learn AI, AI finds diamonds in Minecraft, and more AI news you need to know for the week ending on April 4, 2025

Is your business ready for a world where AI not only learns on its own—but teaches others to do the same? From top universities using AI to teach students critical thinking, to self-spawning AI agents, to a digital brain finding diamonds in Minecraft, this episode is your all-access pass to what just happened in AI—and how it affects your business today. If you think "vibe coding" sounds like a buzzword, wait till you hear about “vibe marketing,” “vibe teaching,” and the not-so-distant future of...

Apr 05, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 178

177 | Building High-Impact Video Awareness Campaigns with AI with Margarida Barreto

Ever wondered how to create awareness campaigns that not only grab attention but make a real impact? Margarida Barreto and I are going live to show you how it’s done—step by step. -✨ Margarida will share her expert workflow for building awareness videos using cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and more. This isn’t just theory. We’ll take you through the exact process—from ideation to the final masterpiece. - You’ll learn: The best tools for brainstorming and scripting. How to bring ...

Apr 01, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 177

176 | ChatGPT’s Change Everything (Again) with a New Image Generator, AI Boosts productivity by 37%, Capabilities Doubling Every 7 Months, AI Doctors & Teachers Will Be as Common as Cellphones – and more top AI News Week of March 28, 2025

Is your business ready for an AI teammate who works faster, costs less, and never takes a sick day? This week, the AI landscape didn’t just evolve—it exploded. From Harvard-backed research showing AI-powered individuals outperform entire teams , to OpenAI’s shockingly good new image generator , the future of business just took another quantum leap. AI isn’t just an assistant anymore—it’s becoming the MVP. And the pace? AI capabilities are now doubling every 3–7 months. If you're a business leade...

Mar 29, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 176

175 | Stop Wasting Time! Automate Repetitive Tasks with Custom GPTs with Isar Meitis

Are you still manually repeating the same tasks in your business? Repetitive work slows you down, drains your team, and steals time from high-value strategy. But what if you could automate those tasks with AI—without hiring a developer? In this episode of Leveraging AI, Isar Meitis breaks down how business leaders can build powerful, no-code AI automations using Custom GPTs inside ChatGPT. Plus, you’ll discover free alternatives on platforms like Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Anthropic Claude. ...

Mar 25, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 175

174 | NVIDIA's big announcements, The US-China AI war intensifies, Microsoft-Open AI frenemies relationship evolves and more important AI news for the week ending on March 21, 2025

What happens when AI outpaces the systems we built to control it? In this AI news episode of Leveraging AI , we’re unpacking a whirlwind week in tech—from Nvidia’s trillion-parameter dreams to robots doing backflips, AI wars with China, and Claude finally learning to Google. We break down the strategic moves, global tensions, and bleeding-edge breakthroughs that business leaders need to stay ahead of—before AI makes the decisions for them. The takeaway? AI is no longer the future—it’s the infras...

Mar 22, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 174

173 | ChatGPT vs. Google Colab in the ultimate data analysis showdown with Isar Meitis

Data-driven decisions = better business results. But what if you don’t have a data science team or technical skills? That’s where AI comes in. In this hands-on webinar, we’ll show you two powerful ways to analyze business data—using ChatGPT and Google Colab—without writing a single line of code, or having any technical background. Whether it’s financial data, customer insights, geographic segmentation, etc. you’ll learn how to turn raw data into actionable business intelligence. We’ll walk throu...

Mar 18, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 173

172 | AI agents are taking over, Google is on fire with AI releases, using AI to talk to animals, and many more important AI news for the week ending on March 14, 2025

The AI revolution isn’t slowing down—if anything, it’s sprinting forward. This week, we’re diving into the latest AI breakthroughs, including Google’s relentless AI releases, the rise of Manus —China’s viral AI agent—and OpenAI’s latest play to dominate the industry. Oh, and we might just be on the verge of using AI to talk to animals. (Yes, really.) In this episode, you’ll discover: How AI agents like Manus are redefining automation and what it means for businesses. The game-changing advancemen...

Mar 15, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 172

171 | The Ultimate Battle of Deep Research: (ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Perplexity vs Grok vs YOU)

Deep research tools are changing the game for business professionals, but which one truly delivers? ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok-3, and You.com each take a different approach—so how do they compare? In this episode of Leveraging AI, we put these tools to the test! We analyzed real-world business use cases, compare their strengths and weaknesses, and reveal how to leverage AI research for smarter decisions and competitive advantage. Expect live demos, real comparisons, and actionable insight...

Mar 11, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 171

170 | AGI and ASI are coming and we are NOT READY, Is GPT 4.5 better than 4o? And more AI news for the week ending on March 8th, 2025

Are we truly on the brink of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? Or are we underestimating how unprepared we are for what’s coming? In this episode of Leveraging AI , we dive into the latest AI breakthroughs, the geopolitical arms race for AI supremacy, and the government’s struggle to keep up. With insights from top AI policy advisors and newly released research from Eric Schmidt, Dan Hendricks, and Alexander Wang, we break down what’s at stake and why business leaders must pay attention now...

Mar 08, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 170

169 | AI-Powered Lead Gen: Automate Hyper-Personalized Content That Grows Sales with Lanny Heiz

Without clients you do not have a business. With the right clients you have a thriving business with much higher margins, AI is a game-changer for sales and marketing. But how do you actually implement AI to create high-impact, personalized content and automate lead generation at scale? In this episode of Leveraging AI, we have Lanny Heiz who shares step-by-step framework for using AI tools like Claude, Clay, and more to extract customer pain points, create highly relevant content, and identify ...

Mar 04, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 169
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