AI Adoption Paradigm Shift

The transition from using AI as isolated productivity tools ('light bulbs') to building comprehensive automated systems ('motors') that transform entire business processes and workflows.

5 episodes

Ep41 Bryan Dennstedt of AIWithBry—2026 Trends: Trust in AI, Healthcare, College, AGI & more

Ep41 Bryan Dennstedt of AIWithBry—2026 Trends: Trust in AI, Healthcare, College, AGI & more

Todd and Bryan Dennstedt review their 2025 AI predictions and discuss 2026 trends including agentic AI workflows, SaaS pricing disruption, trust verification systems, and the transformation of software development through AI-powered rapid prototyping. They explore how AI is enabling low-capital entrepreneurship, challenging traditional venture models, and requiring fundamental shifts in business planning and execution.

Welcome to our live show!

Welcome to our live show!

Todd and Brian review their 2025 predictions about AI adoption, venture capital, and technology trends, then discuss 2026 forecasts. They explore how AI agents are transforming software development, the shift from SaaS models to custom automation, and emerging opportunities in local manufacturing and rapid business creation enabled by AI tools.

Ep 39—Neal Miller-Decades of Financial Strategy Across 70 Companies and Still Going

Ep 39—Neal Miller-Decades of Financial Strategy Across 70 Companies and Still Going

Neil Miller, a partner emeritus at Tech CXO with 19 years at the firm, shares his journey from public accounting through CFO roles at multiple public companies to fractional executive work. He discusses his involvement with 70+ companies including Cloud Sherpas and Boomtown, offering insights on fundraising challenges, the fractional executive model's value during economic uncertainty, and how AI is compressing business cycles while changing capital requirements.

Ep26 Matt Oess -Coaching Elite Leaders, AI Productivity & The Need for Tech Diplomacy

Ep26 Matt Oess -Coaching Elite Leaders, AI Productivity & The Need for Tech Diplomacy

Matt Oess, a sales and marketing consultant and executive coach at TechCXO, discusses his work coaching C-suite leaders, his deep dive into AI productivity tools, and his involvement with Purdue's Croc Institute for Tech Diplomacy. He demonstrates practical AI automation workflows, explores how AI is transforming business operations, and shares insights on protecting critical technologies from adversaries through diplomatic policy work.

Ep25 Lisa Calhoun—Earning Every Win: Grit, Innovation, and Knowing When to Venture!

Ep25 Lisa Calhoun—Earning Every Win: Grit, Innovation, and Knowing When to Venture!

Lisa Calhoun, managing partner of Valor Ventures, discusses her journey from fourth-generation entrepreneur to leading seed-stage venture capital investments across the South. She shares insights on transformational innovation, the venture winter of recent years, and how AI is fundamentally changing software development and startup economics.

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