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Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt sits down with Olga Karanikos, Chief Marketing Officer at SalesScreen, the AI powered sales gamification platform helping teams stay motivated, engaged, and data driven.Olga shares how gamification psychology can transform sales performance, from celebrating small wins to keeping teams focused on activity level KPIs. She and Matt explore the critical role of data visibility, why many sales leaders still measure the wrong metrics, and how AI can surface insights before performance dips too far.The conversation also dives into leadership in the age of automation, balancing efficiency with empathy, coaching middle performers, and avoiding AI dependency.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Matt sits down with Todd Duff, Founder and CEO of Innovations Branding House, a creative agency that has been shaping brands for over 25 years. Together they explore what truly makes a brand authentic in a world where AI tools can generate strategies, copy, and visuals in seconds. Todd shares insights on how trust, emotion, and human connection still define powerful branding, even as artificial intelligence transforms the creative process.The discussion dives into how agencies can use AI responsibly, the importance of crafting meaningful prompts, and why “garbage in, garbage out” applies more than ever. Todd also reflects on building long-term relationships, staying curious after decades in business, and what the next generation of marketers will need to thrive in an AI-powered world.Support the show

Send us a textIn this AI Advantage episode, Matt Brown sits down with Dan Beck, co-founder and CEO of 401GO, to unpack how automation and smart product design are bringing 401k plans to small and medium businesses. Dan explains the origin story, why traditional providers ignore smaller plans, and how simplifying setup and administration opens access for solo founders and teams with thousands of employees.They explore regulation in financial services, where automation ends and AI begins, and why human oversight remains essential. Dan shares why 401GO talks about financial independence rather than retirement, participation wins they are seeing with younger workers, and how vertically integrated data sets set the stage for future AI guidance once rules allow it.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Skye Blanks, CEO of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), about how AI and digital innovation are transforming entrepreneurship around the world. From micro-enterprises in Africa to global partnerships in Singapore, Skye shares how access, infrastructure, and trust will determine which businesses thrive in the AI age — and why humane entrepreneurship must stay at the centre of it all.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Amelia Taylor, a revenue strategist helping SaaS and cybersecurity companies grow by combining human EQ, relationships, and artificial intelligence. Amelia explains how she builds “SWAT teams” within organizations to test bold ideas, prove value through data, and create change when others are stuck in old ways of selling.The conversation explores why many companies struggle to adopt AI, how to ask better questions that drive action today instead of speculation about tomorrow, and why the future of sales belongs to those who can merge technology with human intuition. Amelia shares how prompt design, trust, and iteration can transform entire sales operations, why SDR roles are evolving, and what it means to lead with curiosity in a world where innovation never stops.Support the show

Send us a textAfter more than 1,000 interviews with founders, CEOs, and investors on The Matt Brown Show, I realized something — every time a great conversation ended, it ended.We'd share insights, then everyone went back to their corners of the world.So I built the GAS Network to change that.It’s a private space where alumni and friends of the show can connect, collaborate, and 10x the conversations that matter — not just one-on-one, but many-to-many.In this first forum, we covered the realities and myths of AI, prompt engineering, the impact of automation on jobs, ethical considerations, and why human skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration will only grow in value.There’s strong interest in making this forum a recurring event — likely every two weeks — so we can keep these conversations alive and evolving.It’s not about me. It’s about us — the people shaping companies, leading industries, and pushing the limits of what’s next.This is the community I wish I’d started ten years ago.S

Send us a textIn this episode of AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Larry Zentner, founder and CEO of Elevate Data. They explore why the majority of enterprise AI projects fail, what leaders get wrong when they rush into “doing AI,” and how to align data with strategy to drive results. Larry shares stories from working with major museums and manufacturers, explains how bias and ethics shape outcomes, and highlights why small, proven wins are more powerful than big promises.Support the show

Send us a textMatt Brown speaks with David Perla, Vice Chair of Burford Capital, about how AI is transforming the world of litigation finance. They explore how Burford values legal risk, the potential of AI to enhance underwriting accuracy, and how AI is used responsibly inside a global, publicly listed financial firm. From automating workflows to predicting outcomes, David explains how AI is quietly revolutionizing one of the world’s most conservative industries.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Matt Brown sits down with Simon Taylor, CEO and founder of HYCU, the world's fastest growing SaaS data protection company. Together, they unpack the findings of The State of SaaS Report 2025, a groundbreaking study surveying over 500 IT leaders on how prepared or unprepared businesses truly are when it comes to protecting their SaaS data.Simon reveals the shocking reality of how many SaaS applications organizations now rely on, why most of that data goes unprotected, and how the shared responsibility model leaves companies dangerously exposed. From ransomware threats and supply chain attacks to real world examples that show the human impact of cyber incidents.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt sits down with Laura Early, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Wise Advise + Assist Team, a business growth agency helping small businesses systemize, streamline, and scale through a global team of military spouse professionals.Laura shares how AI is reshaping the way small businesses operate, from automation and customer experience to ethical risk and data privacy. She opens up about the balance between efficiency and empathy, the danger of over-reliance on AI tools, and why maintaining human creativity and judgment is more important than ever.Support the show

Send us a textThe SEO playbook is being rewritten. Matt Brown welcomes Charlie Marchant, CEO of Exposure Ninja, to explore how large language models and AI-driven search tools are transforming online visibility. They discuss why enterprise brands are already investing in AI optimization, what strategies actually work for AI discoverability, and how sentiment, data, and credibility now play a bigger role than ever. It’s a deep dive into the future of marketing, where content must speak to humans and machines alike.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Dale Williams, founder and CEO of Recolution Group, a UK-based family of recruitment brands. Dale shares his candid journey from “unemployable” to entrepreneur and reflects on how AI is transforming recruitment, leadership, and human purpose. Together they explore how business owners can embrace innovation without losing their identity, why niching can be both a strength and a trap, and how parents can prepare their kids for a future where work, education, and meaning are being rewritten by technology.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Arjun Parameswaran Iyer, co-founder and CEO of Alpha Direct, one of Africa’s most innovative insurance companies. Arjun shares how his team revolutionized insurance by literally putting it in a box, making protection affordable and accessible to over 100,000 previously uninsured people across Africa.They explore what the rest of the world can learn from African innovation, from creating tech that works without internet access to redefining how AI could empower developing economies. Arjun also discusses the potential of AI-powered governance, the future of robotics, and why Africa’s youthful population could be the biggest driver of global tech adoption in the next decade.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of AI Advantage, Matt Brown is joined by Bryan Arzani, VP and Co-Founder of The Results Group, to explore why human capital remains the ultimate competitive edge in an era defined by AI. Bryan shares how psychometric tools and evidence-based assessment help organizations see people as assets that generate long-term value, rather than costs to be managed.The conversation covers how hiring practices and expectations are changing, why the honeymoon period for new hires is shrinking, and how businesses can use curiosity, mindset, and real-world evidence to shift market perceptions. They also discuss the dangers of over-relying on AI for thought leadership, the importance of authenticity, and the resilience required to thrive in times of rapid disruption.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Saxon Knight, founding board member of the American Society for AI. They explore how U.S. leaders can approach AI adoption through both offense and defense, balancing innovation with regulation in an environment where Washington can’t keep pace. Drawing lessons from America’s cybersecurity past, Saxon explains why boards and executives need guardrails now, why building versus buying AI tools matters for U.S. enterprises, and how sectors like healthcare and legal could emerge as surprising leaders in the American AI landscape.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown is joined by Huong Nguyen, CEO & Founder of Shiloh Events and creator of the new AI platform Aletheia. Huong shares her remarkable journey from launching a boutique events agency at just 26 years old to serving global clients like Google, Uber, and Microsoft, and explains how a focus on retention and trust allowed her business to survive the collapse of in-person events during COVID.Now, she’s turning her experience into innovation with Aletheia, an AI-powered platform designed to reduce the heavy manual workload of event planning by unifying fragmented tools and automating critical tasks.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Matt Brown sits with Douglas Chrystall, Co-founder and CTO of TruVideo, to explore how enterprise video delivers real transparency in complex workflows. Douglas explains how TruVideo dominated automotive service before expanding into heavy trucking and marine, why fitting natively into daily operations beats any feature checklist, and how the team uses AI to produce accurate translations and turn video into structured data that proves process compliance. They dig into prompt craft, combating hallucinations, training on first-party media at scale, and the difference between skinning an LLM and building domain-native capability. They also touch on personal AI use, skepticism around .ai branding, and whether agents will disrupt aggregators and change the role of websites.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of the AI Advantage series, Matt Brown sits down with Abe Kasbo, CEO of Verasoni, a marketing and communications firm with over 20 years of experience. Abe reflects on the evolution of the industry from the early days before Facebook to the current wave of AI, sharing candid insights on what has changed — and what hasn’t.The discussion covers why he views marketing as a tool rather than a goal, how clients are demanding clarity on AI use, and the ethical and legal dilemmas raised by AI training on copyrighted material. Abe also explains the dangers of chasing clicks, why every company may soon need its own private AI network, and what two decades in the field have taught him about uncertainty and adaptation. Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown is joined by Ben Foster, CEO of SEO Works, to unpack the real impact of artificial intelligence on digital marketing. With more than 15 years of experience helping ambitious SMEs and leading brands grow online, Ben brings a seasoned perspective to one of the hottest debates in business today: how much of search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising is truly being transformed by AI, and how much is just hype.Together, Matt and Ben explore how AI has quietly powered pay-per-click campaigns for years, why large language models like ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing search habits without replacing Google, and what credibility signals businesses should be building across platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, podcasts, and PR.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, I had the chance to sit down with Nicole Summitt, Director of Global Event Strategy and Planning at Microsoft. Nicole is leading the charge behind Microsoft’s AI Tour — forty-one events across the globe designed to bring AI out of the hype cycle and into real-world use.We talked about why live, face-to-face events matter so much in helping people understand AI, how tools like Co-Pilot are reshaping the way we work, and why small and mid-sized businesses are often ahead of large enterprises in adoption. Nicole also opened up about the role AI plays in education and family life, and how safety, trust, and enablement are all critical for the next generation.This conversation is a fascinating look at how Microsoft is helping organizations of every size put AI into practice today, while preparing for an even more connected future.Support the show