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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company

Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company

Jeremy Utley & Henrik Werdelin

Beyond the Prompt dives deep into the world of AI and its expanding impact on business and daily work. Hosted by Jeremy Utley of Stanford's d.school, alongside Henrik Werdelin, an entrepreneur known for starting BarkBox, prehype and other startups, each episode features conversations with innovators and leaders to uncover pragmatic stories of how organizations leverage AI to accelerate success. Learn creative strategies and actionable tactics you can apply right away as AI capabilities advance exponentially.
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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - What everybody’s missing about AI in business. Ethan Mollick (Wharton Professor)
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04/02/24 • 53 min

This is really an “do not miss episode”, as we are joined by Ethan Mollick, professor at Wharton and a leading voice on how artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship and education. As an "accidental AI expert," Ethan shares his unique perspective on the AI revolution and provides practical insights for harnessing its potential in business and beyond. Ethan is really an incredible communicator and is one of the leading voices in how to use AI.

Key Takeaways:

1. Treat AI like a person: To get the best results, engage with AI conversationally and work with it like an editor.
2. Use AI for everything you can: The only way to truly understand AI's capabilities is to use it for as many tasks as possible.
3. Be prepared for exponential growth: AI's capabilities are rapidly expanding, so be ready for significant advancements in the near future.
4. AI is a superpower for entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs can leverage AI to generate ideas, validate concepts, and accelerate experimentation.
5. Culture matters for AI adoption: Mission-driven organizations and startups have an advantage in deploying AI due to their willingness to share and collaborate.

Notable Quotes:

- "If you haven't had a crisis yet, then you haven't used it enough. And I think that there will be this coverage because the truth is out of the box, it's a huge performance improvement."

- "I think modeling serious use is the way you do this. Trusting your employees to some extent is a way that you do this too."

- "This is the accelerator that we always needed to make this happen. And entrepreneurs should be embracing this 1 billion percent."

Resources Mentioned:

Ethan Mollick's book on A is called Co-Intelligence LIVING AND WORKING WITH AI

Henrik’s new startup that helps you build a startup from scratch via AI: Audos.com
You should follow Ethan on Twitter/X

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For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - Kevin Kelly’s Mind Bending Predictions of Our Fascinating AI Future

Kevin Kelly’s Mind Bending Predictions of Our Fascinating AI Future

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06/05/24 • 55 min

In this insightful conversation, Kevin Kelly, co-founder and senior maverick at WIRED, explores the transformative impact of AI on society and creativity. Kelly discusses the philosophical and practical implications of AI, highlighting its potential to accelerate all other technologies and likening its impact to the Industrial Revolution's shift from muscle power to artificial power. He shares his experiences with AI-generated art and music, emphasizing the importance of doing something 'useless' every day to spark creativity and innovation. Kelly also delves into the concept of 'AIs' as a zoo of diverse, specialized minds and the need for new frameworks to address intellectual property in the AI era.

00:00 Introduction to Kevin Kelly

00:32 The Future of AI in Interviews

01:42 Philosophical Questions on AI and Authenticity

05:00 Daily Art Practice and AI Collaboration

06:41 Exploring AI in Music Creation

13:47 The Profound Impact of AI

20:42 AI and Organizational Changes

29:50 The Challenge of Digital Memory

32:08 AI and Intellectual Property

36:11 The Future of AI Models

43:06 AI's Role in the Creator Economy

47:21 Kevin Kelly's Creative Process

53:15 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - I’m Immortal, Baby!” Guy Kawasaki on How to Leave A Legacy Via AI

I’m Immortal, Baby!” Guy Kawasaki on How to Leave A Legacy Via AI

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05/08/24 • 38 min

Harnessing AI for Creativity and Efficiency with Guy Kawasaki

In this episode, Guy Kawasaki, author and Chief Evangelist of Canva, discusses his journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, and its profound impact on his work and personal life. Kawasaki shares how he was introduced to generative AI and his fascination with its capabilities, such as generating precise responses and improving efficiency in his tasks. He introduces KawasakiGPT, a custom Large Language Model (LLM) built from his writings, videos, and podcast transcripts, which he uses to automate responses and draft writings, enhancing his productivity. Furthermore, Kawasaki details how AI has assisted him in diverse scenarios, from crafting effective letters to insurance companies to brainstorming book content, emphasizing AI's potential to amplify human capability and creativity. The episode also explores the philosophical implications of AI in learning, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace AI tools to remain competitive and innovative.

00:00 Meet Guy Kawasaki: Author, Surfer, and Tech Evangelist

00:21 The Joy and Connections of Surfing

00:43 Exploring the World of AI with Guy Kawasaki

02:11 The Practical Magic of Generative AI

04:30 Personalizing AI: The Creation of KawasakiGPT

05:46 The Evolution of Writing with AI Assistance

08:36 Harnessing AI for Creative and Research Processes

10:57 The Art of Selective Innovation and Storytelling

15:47 Learning from Legends: Steve Jobs and the Art of 'Stealing'

17:21 Exploring the Limits of AI with Steve Jobs GPT

18:57 The Power of Dialogue in AI Interactions

19:26 Real-World Applications of Chat GPT

22:14 Learning from AI: Apologies and Communication

25:26 AI in Negotiations: A Personal Victory

30:24 Enhancing Entrepreneurship with AI

33:11 Reflecting on AI's Impact and Future Possibilities

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - The Future of Books and Improving Your memory with AI: Steven Johnson (Author and Google Labs)
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07/10/24 • 48 min

Steven Johnson on NotebookLM: Revolutionizing Writing and Research
Steven Johnson, author of 14 books on the history of science and technology, discusses Google’s new writing and research tool, NotebookLM. He elaborates on how walking influences creativity, the importance of play in innovation, and shares insights into using AI for augmenting thought and memory. The conversation covers his role in co-creating NotebookLM with Google Labs, the importance of uploading sources for effective use, and the potential of AI to enhance both authorship and readership. Johnson also touches on potential future developments, such as recommending additional sources and addressing privacy concerns. The dialogue highlights the revolutionary potential of AI-driven tools in research and content creation.

00:00 Introduction to Steven Johnson
00:20 The Role of Walking in Creativity
02:27 The Importance of Play and Uselessness
04:35 Notebook LM: A New Research Tool
07:02 The Genesis of Notebook LM
09:29 Building and Innovating at Google Labs
12:48 Using Notebook LM for Writing and Research
22:24 Exploring New Book Ideas with Notebook LM
25:27 Exploring AI's Role in Research
25:56 Future of AI in Recommending Sources
26:44 Tone and Style in AI Writing
29:20 Privacy and Copyright Concerns
30:26 AI's Impact on Writing and Creativity
36:05 New Forms of Reading and Books
40:29 Practical Tips for Using NotebookLM
44:34 Reflections on the Future of Authorship

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - New research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)
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02/20/24 • 68 min

"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.

Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.

Co-production with David McRaney's podcast You Are Not So Smart

Including:

Jeremy Utley

Kian Gohar

Henrik Werdelin

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - How to 3x your output with GPTs:  CMO Russ Somers on building a GPTeam

How to 3x your output with GPTs: CMO Russ Somers on building a GPTeam

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05/22/24 • 48 min

In this episode, Russ Somers, who heads marketing for Quantified, shares insights into leveraging generative AI to boost productivity and creativity within sales and marketing roles. Having built a 'GP team' of custom GPTs, Russ has tripled his output, illustrating how AI can serve as virtual team members for tasks ranging from webinar content creation to specialized knowledge acquisition. Through personal anecdotes and exploratory conversations, the episode delves into the process of building AI team members, the importance of play in learning and innovation, and strategies for incorporating AI into personal and professional growth. Highlights include building AI with specific skills sets like 'Wendy Webinar' and 'Roger RevOps,' and the philosophical implications of personifying AI for better engagement and output. Moreover, Russ's personal journey from a layoff to pioneering AI productivity tools opens a discussion on the transformative power of AI in the modern workplace.

00:00 Meet Russ Somers: The One-Man Marketing Powerhouse

01:42 Introducing Wendy Webinar: A GPT Team Member Revolutionizing Content Creation

03:42 Leveling Up with GPT: Beyond Basic Task Automation

05:18 Roger RevOps: A Custom GPT for Niche Expertise

08:07 Exploring the Next Frontier: Collaborative and Mentorship GPTs

14:25 The Art of Building and Utilizing GPT Staff: Tips and Tricks

22:27 Expanding the Team: Integrating GPTs into Human Workflows

23:42 Exploring Organizational Progress and Tool Adoption

25:25 The Importance of Measuring Effort and Encouraging Experimentation

26:50 Fostering Creativity and Psychological Safety in the Workplace

29:06 Personifying Bots for Better Engagement and Output

31:42 Reimagining Brand Communication in a Conversational World

34:58 The Transformative Power of Play and Exploration

38:43 Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth with GPT

47:54 Concluding Thoughts on Innovation and the Future of Work

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Join us as we chat with Shir, the engineering lead of Notion AI, about her journey into AI, from her early fascination with Apple's speech-to-text technology to her impactful contributions at Google and Waymo. Shir shares insights into her current role at Notion, the innovative AI projects she's leading, and the unique culture of experimentation and failure that drives product development. Discover how AI drafts performance reviews in minutes, celebrates code deletion in team demos, and integrates seamlessly with Slack to provide precise answers. Plus, learn about innovative tools like the AI writer that helps overcome writer’s block and enables effortless content creation. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Notion's unique culture fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

00:00 Introduction to Shir and AI Journey
00:47 Early Fascination with AI
01:36 Career at Google and Voice Search
03:43 Transition to Waymo and Challenges
05:11 Joining Notion and Initial Impressions
06:09 Adopting AI at Notion
11:55 Internal Use and Impact of AI
15:12 Challenges and Innovations in AI Integration
20:05 Monitoring and Feedback Mechanisms
22:39 Strength and Flexibility in Product Development
23:44 Exploration vs. Exploitation Phases
24:47 Speed Enables Quality
27:50 Overcoming Sunk Cost Fallacy
30:36 Celebrating Failures and Learning
33:11 The Future of AI and Creativity
34:44 Practical Uses of AI in Daily Work
38:04 The Evolution of Human-Computer Interaction
41:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - Using AI for Better Decision Making with David Boyle. Episode include BONUS clip (se notes)
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09/18/24 • 70 min

Join us for an insightful conversation with David Boyle, an expert in audience research and data analytics, who is passionate about leveraging AI, especially language models, to enhance organizational decision-making. Drawing from his extensive background in corporate strategy and media, David reflects on how ChatGPT transformed his approach to research and decision-making. We delve into AI's profound impact across various industries, the crucial role of clear and effective AI prompts, and the iterative process of refining AI-generated outputs. David introduces his framework of the four P's—prep, prompt, process, and proficiency—as key to unlocking AI’s full potential. He also highlights the importance of human oversight in guiding AI to boost both efficiency and creativity, sharing practical applications and success stories from diverse fields.

This episode is followed by an bonus clip, where David uses this interview to do a full walk-through of how he uses AI to extract notes and insights from meeting he had. Its really worth a listen!

Link to the files that David mention: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpHmpuvb23wvK7zGHkrFt7hftz7ULgv6q5KQ6zpcTIs/edit#heading=h.nvj144pyb5e4

Link to find more from David: https://linktr.ee/david_boyle
David at work: https://www.audiencestrategies.com/

00:00 Introduction to David Boyle
00:38 The Impact of Chat GPT on Corporate Decision Making
02:14 The Surprising Capabilities of AI in Audience Understanding
06:49 The Four P's of Effective AI Utilization
09:51 Real-World Applications and Success Stories
12:12 Overcoming Scepticism and Embracing AI
22:51 Practical Tips for Integrating AI into Daily Tasks
37:16 Refining AI Responses: The CARE Method
38:01 Success Stories: AI in Innovation
40:12 Challenges and Insights in AI Implementation
41:22 Exploring Audience Research with AI
43:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company - Creatives Should Stop Being Afraid of AI! The incredible Jenny Nicholson makes a perfect pitch
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08/27/24 • 72 min

In the episode we're diving into a captivating discussion with Jenny Nicholson, an experienced advertising creative, as she explores the intersection of AI and human creativity from her home in Durham, North Carolina. Jenny shares insights from her '31 Projects in 31 Days' initiative, illustrating how large language models (LLMs) can elevate creativity and drive innovation through projects like the 'Plant Whisperer' and 'Project Runway GPT Edition.' Offering practical advice for harnessing AI's potential by asking the right questions, she emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and embracing experimentation. Jenny advocates for a human-centered approach to technology, encouraging creatives to boldly explore new horizons with AI. Discover how her dedication to maintaining authenticity and humanity in the digital age combats barriers to technology adoption and unlocks AI's true potential.

The 31 GPTs in 31 days project: Lab31 - https://lab31.xyz/
Jenny's website — https://queenofswords.co
Jenny's linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-nicholson-4b01383/
And Jenny said this Medium article might be of interest! — https://medium.com/@missjenny/your-ai-task-force-is-missing-the-point-14078a4ef9c1

00:00 Introduction to Jenny Nicholson
00:29 The 31 Projects in 31 Days Challenge
00:43 The Power of Constraints in Creativity
02:34 Discovering GPTs and Early Experiments
05:24 The Magic of Large Language Models
08:25 Humanizing AI Interactions
16:35 Voice Interaction with AI
25:02 Empowering Creatives with AI
38:28 The Power of Trying: Overcoming Procrastination
39:56 Learning Through AI: Teaching and Executing
40:44 Automation Adventures: Google Sheets and Beyond
42:59 Creating GPTs: From Ideas to Execution
52:14 The Lazy LLM: A Fun Challenge
56:53 Empowering Individuals with AI
01:05:18 The Future of Creativity and AI
01:08:31 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelin
Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley

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Transforming Dreams into Reality: Juan Carlos on Documentary Filmmaking, AI, and Building an iPhone App with ChatGPT

In this episode, Juan Carlos shares his extraordinary journey from being a documentary filmmaker to becoming a product leader and app developer. He discusses his transition from film school at NYU to directing notable documentaries like 'Second Skin,' which explored the lives of individuals deeply integrated into online video games. Juan Carlos dives into his experience using ChatGPT as a developmental tutor to create an iPhone app from scratch, despite having no prior programming experience. He provides insights into project selection, overcoming technical challenges, and utilizing ChatGPT for productivity and self-development. Key takeaways include the importance of minimal viable products, leveraging AI for task automation, and innovative methods like using AI to analyze personal cognitive biases.

00:00 Introduction to Vanity and AI
01:02 Exploring Virtual Worlds
01:47 Transition to Digital and Photography
03:07 Project Selection and Mindset
08:30 Building an iPhone App with ChatGPT
10:38 Overcoming Technical Hurdles
32:39 Exploring Different Data Formats
32:43 Building a Basic iOS App
35:50 Defining the MVP
37:08 Navigating the App Store
37:55 Future Projects and Chatbots
41:48 Conclusion and Reflections

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company currently has 25 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Higher Education, Training, Digital Transformation, Personal Growth, Analytics, Marketing, Skills, Future Of Work, Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Deep Learning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Research, Tools, Software, Startups, Productivity, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Technology, Education, Business Growth, Science, Sales, Automation, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Apps, Data Science, Machine Learning and Careers.

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The episode title 'What everybody’s missing about AI in business. Ethan Mollick (Wharton Professor)' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company is 49 minutes.

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Episodes of Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company are typically released every 15 days, 3 hours.

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