Podcast
Lead With AI
Hosted by Tamara Nall · EN
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."
Subscribe to discover how today's innovators are using AI to address challenges, create opportunities, and shape our future.
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AI That Curates Gifts Based on People & Relationships, Not Products
Nov 4Summary ready88% of moms handle all gift planning in their households, tracking birthdays, researching ideas, and managing delivery schedules across 10 to 20 occasions annually. Rose Arendarczyk experienced this firsthand as a consultant leading multimillion-dollar transformations while struggling to remember her brother's tournaments and her nephew's graduations. In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Rose, founder and CEO of GiftEase, about building an AI platform that starts with understanding people instead of pushing products. Rose explains how GiftEase captures three dimensions: who you're gifting for and their unique preferences, your specific relationship with them, and how you want to show up as a giver. The platform remembers conversations, builds gift boards that evolve over time, and surfaces curated ideas before you're scrambling at the last minute. Rose shares early user stories, her vision for voice-enabled gift notes, and why focusing on relationships over transactions helps reduce the billions in unwanted gifts exchanged each holiday season.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: LeadwithAIPodcast.comApple Podcasts: Lead-with-AISpotify: Lead with AIPodbean: Lead-with-AI-PodcastEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: @TamaraNallWebsite: TamaraNall.comEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Rose Arendarczyk:LinkedIn: @RoseArendarczykFollow GiftEase:Website: TheGiftEase.comInstagram: @The_GiftEaseLinkedIn: TheGiftEase
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This AI Beauty Bestie Knows Your Face Better Than Any Makeup Counter Ever Will
Oct 28Summary readyIn this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall explores how Sophie is building MYRRAR (My Realistic, Reliable Augmented Reality)—an AI-powered beauty advisor that scans your unique facial features and recommends products specifically for YOU, not some Euro centric beauty standard. The platform acts as your personalized bestie, complete with adjustable sassiness levels, offering relief to women who've spent years feeling inadequate because mainstream beauty culture never represented them. Sophie reveals the moment she realized how deep the problem runs when beta testers told her the word that captured their experience: "relief." From breaking generational curses of beauty insecurity to revolutionizing how women of color shop for makeup, MYRRAR promises a future where young girls don't grow up feeling uncomfortable in their own skin. For anyone who's ever left a makeup counter disappointed or scrolled through beauty tutorials knowing none of it would work for their face, this episode unveils how AI can finally make beauty truly personal and inclusive.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: LeadwithAIPodcast.comApple Podcasts: Lead-with-AISpotify: Lead with AIPodbean: Lead-with-AI-PodcastEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: @TamaraNallWebsite: TamaraNall.comEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Sophie:LinkedIn: @Sophie-sin-yu-AuyeungFollow MYRRAR:Website: MYRRAR.comLinkedIn: MYRRAR
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This AI Answers Every Restaurant Call So That You Never Lose a $10,000 Party Reservation
Oct 21Summary readyWhat happens when four of six top restaurants don’t return your call for a private dining event? You take your $10,000 party elsewhere. In this episode of the Lead with AI podcast with Dr. Tamara Nall, Alex Sambvani, CEO of Slang AI, shares how he faced this problem firsthand while planning a birthday at some of New York’s finest restaurants. His journey from aspiring chef inspired by his grandmother’s soul food kitchen to Wall Street analyst and then Spotify data scientist led him to address the restaurant industry’s communication gaps. Slang AI now handles over 20 million calls across 49 states, ensuring restaurants never miss reservations, catering requests, or corporate bookings. Launching during COVID accelerated adoption as restaurants had to embrace technology or close. The platform manages policy questions, cross-sells sister restaurants when one location is full, and keeps calls answered without interruptions. For restaurant owners losing revenue and diners frustrated with unanswered calls, this episode explores how AI is improving operations across the $899 billion restaurant industry one call at a time.For more insights into AI transforming hospitality and business, subscribe to the Lead with AI podcast, where we explore innovations with the leaders shaping the future of technology and artificial intelligence.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: LeadwithAIPodcast.comApple Podcasts: Lead-with-AISpotify: Lead with AIPodbean: Lead-with-AI-PodcastEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: @TamaraNallWebsite: TamaraNall.comEmail: Tamara@LeadwithAIPodcast.comFollow Alex Sambvani:Website: AlexSambvani.comLinkedIn: @AlexSambvaniMedium: Sambvani.Medium.comWebsite: Slang.AILinkedIn (Slang AI): @Slang-AITwitter/X: @Slang_AI
SummaryCold Emails Destroying Your Focus? See how AI ‘Cold Defence’ Saves Your Inbox & Time
Oct 15Summary readyAre you drowning in hundreds of unread emails every day? Discover how AI is transforming inbox management with Cold Defence, the revolutionary tool that automatically filters out unwanted emails without touching your private data. In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Justin Abrams, CEO of Aryo Consulting Group, to explore how Cold Defence is helping professionals reclaim focus, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Justin shares the story behind Cold Defence, how it differentiates from Gmail and Outlook spam filters, and jaw-dropping real-world examples where AI outperformed human expectations. From recruiters to executives, users are experiencing life-changing clarity in their inboxes. Plus, Justin dives into ethical AI practices, the power of focus in modern work, and how small, mindful actions can reveal just how much time cold emails are stealing from you. If you're ready to take back control of your inbox, save hours of wasted time, and experience the future of AI-powered productivity, this episode is for you. Tune in, and learn how to transform your digital life with Cold Defence today! Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms: Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.com Follow Dr. Tamara Nall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.com Follow Justin Abrams : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-abrams-69a0a0229 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/justin_abrams1 Follow Aryo Consulting Group : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryo-consulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aryoconsulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AryoConsultingGroup/ Official Website: https://aryocg.com/ Follow Cold Defence AI : Official Website: https://cold-defence.com/
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Cybersecurity Veteran Built His Own AI Clone (Then Warned About What Comes Next)
Oct 7Summary readyWhat happens when a cybersecurity expert who defended against nation-state attacks for 30 years warns that major AI companies will face massive security breaches? In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Ron Gula, co-founder of Gula Tech Adventures, who took Tenable Network Security public after 16 years as CEO and now invests in 30+ cybersecurity and AI startups. Gula reveals that AI has already embedded itself invisibly into the business tools you use daily, from animation software to development platforms, without most leaders realizing it. He's created a 3D avatar of himself that holds independent conversations, demonstrating how AI can scale expertise while raising questions about security vulnerabilities nobody's discussing. Gula shares his prediction that synthetic data will degrade AI quality, similar to how a Harrier jet crashes when re-ingesting its own exhaust, and why he tells founders to hire 3-5 developers instead of 15 by leveraging AI effectively. For business leaders navigating AI adoption, Gula introduces the concept of "data care" as essential as healthcare and challenges you to assess whether your AI dependencies will become critical vulnerabilities when breaches occur.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Ron GulaWebsite: https://www.gula.tech/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gula-tech-adventuresYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GulaTechAdventuresLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rongula/
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The 3 Minute AI Setup That Eliminates Event Planning Chaos
Sep 30Summary readyWhat if every guest at your event had their own personal concierge answering questions instantly? In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall sits down with Frances Quarcoopome, founder and CEO of JamJar, who built 'Chaperone' - an AI event assistant that eliminates help desk chaos and guest confusion. As an event planner who organized flawless experiences across Africa for 12 years, Frances experienced firsthand how guests ask endless questions despite having PDFs, apps, and all the information. Her AI solution creates personalized event assistants that handle WhatsApp conversations, provide real-time information, and transform stressful event logistics into seamless guest experiences. Frances reveals how 'Chaperone' reduced help desk volume dramatically during testing and why every event in the next 50 years will need an AI assistant. For event planners drowning in repetitive questions while trying to focus on creativity and experience design, Frances showcases how AI event assistants can handle the operational burden while preserving the human touch that makes events memorable.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Frances Quarcoopome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-quarcoopome/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefranceslife/Follow JamJar Company:Website: https://www.jamjargh.com/LinkedIn: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/jamjar-company-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamjargh/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jamjarghCheckout Chaperone AI (JamJar's Event Assistant)Website: https://ea.jamjargh.com/
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An AI that Reads Client Emotions and Takes Perfect Meeting Notes
Sep 23Summary readyWhat happens when AI can read client emotions while taking perfect meeting notes? In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Daniel Yoo, founder of FinMate AI, who built an AI platform that listens to financial advisor calls, generates instant summaries, and tracks client sentiment in real-time. As a former TD Ameritrade senior advisor managing $1 billion in assets, Yoo experienced how manual note-taking distracted from client needs and created compliance issues. His AI solution goes beyond transcription with sentiment analysis that identifies client mood changes, helping advisors spot concerns before they escalate. Yoo reveals how his platform proactively deletes all data, setting it apart from competitors who retain client information. For financial advisors drowning in administrative tasks, Yoo demonstrates how AI meeting notes and emotional intelligence can preserve human connection while eliminating operational burden.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Daniel Yoo LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smyooEmail: Daniel@FinMate.aiScheduling Calendar:https://zcal.co/danielfinmateMeeting Booking:https://zcal.co/danielfinmate/finmate-introFollow FinMate AI:Website: https://www.finmate.aiLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/finmate-ai
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Hello Patient: The AI Revolution That's Fixing Healthcare's Most Frustrating Problem
Sep 16Summary readyWhat if calling your doctor's office actually worked? Alex Cohen, founder and CEO of Hello Patient, has cracked the code on healthcare's biggest pain point: those infuriating phone calls that leave you on hold forever or trapped in endless automated menus. In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall dives deep into how Hello Patient uses advanced AI to handle everything from appointment scheduling to prescription refills, serving millions of patient conversations while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Alex reveals the "holy smokes" moment when patients first experience truly intelligent healthcare automation that actually understands their needs. From his failed attempts to solve this problem four years ago at Carbon Health to building a platform that now manages hundreds of millions of patient interactions, Alex shares the breakthrough that finally made conversational AI work in healthcare. For multi-site medical practices with 10+ locations, this episode exposes how AI can transform every patient touchpoint from reactive customer service into proactive, personalized care that drives real business growth. The future of healthcare communication isn't just automated—it's intelligently human.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Alex Cohen:Company Website: https://alexjcohen.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cohen/Twitter/X: https://x.com/anothercohenEmail: alex@alexjcohen.com<p data-header="0" class="zw-paragraph heading0" data-textformat="{"fgc":"rgb(0, 0...
SummaryThis AI Gives Your Business Immortal Life by Connecting Every App You Use
Sep 9Summary readyWhat if your business could outlive you? Femi Bejide, CEO of Statisense, has built Immortal AI to make that vision reality. In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall explores how this trailblazing platform connects to over 100 different business applications, from social media and HR systems to stock exchanges, pulling scattered data into one unified dashboard. Femi reveals how 9 out of 10 businesses are completely data-blind, operating without insights from the very apps they use daily. His solution transforms every team member into a data analyst through drag-and-drop reporting that rivals Power BI combined with Canva's simplicity. From his early days simplifying complex government data for everyday Nigerians to building Africa's most-followed data platform, Femi shares the exact moment he realized this technology would change everything. For business owners with 10+ employees generating $500K+ annually, this episode unveils how AI can finally unlock the intelligence hiding in your existing systems. Currently emerging from beta, Immortal AI promises to become the benchmark for business data engagement worldwide.Follow or Subscribe to Lead with AI Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://leadwithaipodcast.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-ai/id1802979004Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BFepfiNGP9pOrqWpmkudPodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8jf45-349988/Lead-With-AI-PodcastEmail: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Dr. Tamara Nall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaranall/Website: https://tamaranall.com/Email: tamara@leadwithaipodcast.comFollow Femi Bejide:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femi-bejide-056704112/Company Website: https://statisense.co<p class="zw-list zw-paragraph heading0" data-header="0" data-textformat="{"ff":"Outfit","fgc":"rgb(0, 0, 0)","size":"12.00","type":"text"}" data-margin-left="0.5in" data-text-indent="-0.25in" data-margin-bottom="0pt" d...
SummaryThis AI Prevents Murders While Protecting Privacy at 145,000 Locations
Sep 2Summary readyThis isn't sci-fi. 145,000 surveillance cameras across North America are now monitored by AI, one that doesn't know your name but can predict what happens next. In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Alex Vourkoutiotis, CTO of ECAM, whose AI security systems have literally prevented murders and assaults while maintaining complete anonymity for everyone they monitor. Alex shares how their patented Blackout technology uses advanced computer vision to focus only on specific threat areas, while their newest innovation, "Integra", transforms outdated camera systems into high-resolution security networks in real time. From nuclear facilities to car dealerships, businesses discover they're getting intelligence equivalent to having a dedicated human observer at every single camera location. But Alex warns that quantum computing will accelerate AI capabilities so rapidly that humanity must establish strict ethical boundaries now, before time becomes irrelevant to artificial minds. For business owners seeking next-level security without compromising privacy, this episode reveals how AI is already reshaping safety across commercial properties nationwide.
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