The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

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The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology Podcast

The Next Wave is your personal Chief AI Officer, bringing fresh takes, industry insights and a trustworthy perspective on how to implement AI to grow your business. Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How AI Will Revolutionize the $187B Gaming Industry ft. Moritz Baier-Lentz

    Episode 24: How is AI revolutionizing the game development landscape? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Moritz Baier-Lentz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/), a professional gamer turned venture capitalist, to delve into this transformative topic. In this episode, the hosts explore with Moritz how AI is reshaping game development and the broader gaming industry. They discuss the role of AI in generating game content, the investor perspective on AI-driven games, and potential future trends. Moritz shares insights from his journey—from being a top-ranked Diablo II player to leading major investments in the gaming sector at Lightspeed Ventures. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI is revolutionizing game development, yet controversial. (05:16) Started as pro gamer; shifted to investment banking. (09:35) Excited investor sees AI's proven, increasing value. (13:32) Games are the next frontier for creators. (14:53) Fundamentally new innovation, AI boosts development speed. (21:08) GenAI in games and media will dominate. (24:45) Publishers fined billions; company offers compliance solutions. (27:30) Finding high-growth investments for venture returns. (30:35) Predictions difficult; focus on extraordinary early teams. (35:30) Gaming content industry: $185B, surpasses TV, music, film. (40:17) AR glasses promising, but significant technological hurdles remain. (43:23) AI over XR; head-based sensing device emerging. (45:46) Exciting AI and gaming discussion, mutual passions appreciated. — Mentions: Moritz Baier-Lentz: https://lsvp.com/team-member/moritz-baier-lentz/ Lightspeed: https://lsvp.com/ Bitkraft: https://www.bitkraft.vc/ Black Myth: Wukong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/Black_Myth_Wukong/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    50 min

  2. SEP 10

    5+ AI Workflows You Can Copy For Your Business in 2024

    Episode 23: How can AI simplify complex workflows and enrich language learning? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow)) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take you on an insightful journey exploring diverse AI use cases and tools. In this episode, Matt and Nathan delve into the intricacies of learning Japanese and coding with AI, leveraging tools like Claude and Perplexity to streamline and enhance these processes. Nathan shares his experience simplifying Japanese language learning through targeted translation techniques, while Matt reveals his tips for efficient coding using AI, along with strategies for optimizing content with AI tools like Perplexity and Ideogram. The duo also discusses workflow automation, potential SEO hacks, and meeting management with AI, rounding out the episode with engaging and valuable insights. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Exploring advanced AI use cases for businesses. (04:40) AI recreates Doom from gameplay videos accurately. (07:30) Useful for newsletters, business documents, and data management. (09:55) Custom instructions enhance model quality and results. (13:09) Create shorthands for tasks using custom instructions. (18:19) Perplexity's page feature generates mini Wikipedia entries. (25:25) Curious about AI-generated YouTube thumbnail prompts. (26:48) Automating business workflows. (31:49) Automated workflows simplify data analysis with make.com. (35:31) AI efficiently simplifies meeting agenda creation process. (37:21) Google Meet now summarizes and generates meeting notes. — Mentions: Riley Brown: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcoud_ZW7cfxeIugBflSBw Ideogram 2.0: https://about.ideogram.ai/2.0 Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Make.com: https://www.make.com/en — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    43 min

  3. SEP 3

    8 AI Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs to Pursue in 2024 ft. Siqi Chen

    Episode 22: How can AI revolutionize business ideas in 2024? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Siqi Chen (https://x.com/blader), CEO of Runway.com and a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in AI-related ventures. This episode delves into innovative AI business ideas that entrepreneurs can pursue in 2024. Siqi shares his insights on professional-grade AI tools for video production, the use of generative models, the impact of augmented reality, the potential ethical concerns, and unique concepts like AI email categorization systems. The discussion is light and conversational, touching on practical applications and futuristic ideas alike. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00)Entertaining conversation about business ideas and creativity. (04:27) AI as a tool for thought, not doing. (09:50) Automatically categorizing emails based on specific criteria. (12:59) Custom newsletter curates content from various sources. (16:18) Brilliant Labs offers camera glasses with display. (17:08) Remember people's faces with AI image recognition. (21:12) Create hallucinated Wikipedia through generative model. (23:36) AI art tool generates infinite images from prompts. (29:18) Creating AI girlfriends through realistic interaction tech. (32:23) AI connecting people through incentives and apps. (34:25) Encouraging audience to subscribe and tune in. — Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Siqi Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/ Runway: https://runway.com/ Sanebox: https://www.sanebox.com/ Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/ Feedly: https://feedly.com/ Jellypod: https://jellypod.ai/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    39 min

  4. AUG 27

    AI Image Generators: Things Are Getting Dangerously Good

    Episode 21: Are AI Image Generators crossing the line from tool to threat? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the rapid advancements in AI image and video tools and their implications on marketing, legal frameworks, and cultural perceptions. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the astonishing progress of AI-generated content, its advantages for businesses, and its potential downsides. They cover the viral success of AI-generated ads like the McDonald's Japan campaign, the democratization of AI tools, and the cultural differences in AI adoption. They also highlight the competitive landscape of AI image generators, legal concerns surrounding copyrighted content, and the future of AI in marketing and content creation. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Rapidly growing AI art usage offers opportunities. (06:03) Memes, AI art and videos changing marketing. (07:40) Controversial video reaches diverse audience, promoting brand. (11:24) Luma dream machine animates images creatively. (13:38) AI art entering new era, blurring reality. (17:36) Lawsuits over scraping trademarked IP for AI. (19:50) OpenAI's research lab began and evolved. (23:52) CEO opposes generative AI, earns respect. (26:10) Potential for AI rebellion causing societal divide. (32:26) Transitioning to regular episodes, encourage audience engagement. — Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Grok: https://x.ai/ Procreate: https://procreate.com/ James Cuda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cuda-56007333/ Idiogram: https://ideogram.ai/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    37 min

  5. AUG 20

    These AI Use Cases Upped My Productivity, Here's How ft. Peter Yang

    Episode 20: How can AI tools revolutionize your business and content creation strategies? Matt Wolfe (https://twitter.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://twitter.com/NathanLands) dive into this with Peter Yang (https://twitter.com/petergyang), a principal product manager at Roblox and writer of creatoreconomy (https://creatoreconomy.so/). Peter reveals actionable insights on leveraging AI tools for everything from generating YouTube thumbnails and headlines to summarizing transcripts and editing newsletters. With a deep dive into specific use cases and the balance between engaging content without falling into the trap of clickbait, the guys offer practical tips for integrating AI into your daily workflow. They also explore the broader implications of AI on job roles, productivity, and even personal relationships. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd Show Notes: 00:00 Using AI for practical everyday use cases. 04:10 Enthusiastic about Claude's project feature for reusing content. 08:30 AI aids in summarizing information efficiently. 10:27 Free HubSpot guide helps understand and use AI. 15:27 Enthusiasm for AI art tools in YouTube. 18:38 EA uses AI to put 11,000 players' faces. 21:31 Meta's imagine me feature disrupts AI startups. 25:07 "OpenAI is the Kleenex of AI." 26:38 Rethinking management: AI, small teams, big impact. 30:00 Future education: One teacher reaches millions globally. 32:36 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 feature AI translation. - Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Roblox: https://www.roblox.com/ Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/ Superwhisper: https://www.superwhisper.app/ Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Suno AI: https://suno.ai/ EA Sports: https://www.ea.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    37 min

  6. AUG 13

    6 AI Workflows You Can Steal For Your Business in 2024

    Episode 19: Can AI tools revolutionize your business workflow? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into six game-changing AI workflows for 2024. This episode covers everything from using Claude for content creation to leveraging Perplexity for research, illustrating how these tools can enhance productivity and engagement. Matt and Nathan also explore AI transcription tools like Super Whisper and Otter, and how they use a combination of Descript and Claude for efficient document creation. Plus, they touch on AI's role in personal health management and the potential for AI-generated video content. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00)Perplexity is a powerful language model tool. (05:10) Preparing engaging podcast prompt with context and depth. (06:42) Search tool summarizes personal information, aids research. (12:53) Otter app transcribes real-time speech, offers summaries. (14:01) Transcribing and rewording content for easier reading. (18:13) Pursuing health, tracking calories, and losing weight. (21:45) Custom feedback based on data input is desirable. (23:58) Creating custom project for analyzing successful short videos. (28:59) Lowering barriers to content creation may lead to low-quality flood. (30:19) Faceless, formulaic videos won't work for most. — Mentions: Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Super Whisper: https://superwhisper.com/ Otter: https://otter.ai/ Descript: https://www.descript.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    37 min

  7. AUG 6

    The 4-Step Blueprint To Building a Successful AI Startup w/Vijoy Pandey

    Episode 18: How can embracing AI solve fundamental problems in areas like sustainability, healthcare, and education? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into this topic with Vijoy Pandey (https://x.com/vijoy), who leads Cisco's Outshift team. In this episode, Vijoy Pandey reveals the 4-step blueprint to building a successful AI startup and emphasizes how AI's integration in different sectors could revolutionize the way we live and work. Covering everything from the potential of AI to democratize knowledge, to the challenges startups face against tech giants, this conversation is packed with insights on adopting AI for larger societal benefits. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Vijoy Pandey: https://blogs.cisco.com/author/vijoypandey Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/ Outshift by Cisco: https://outshift.cisco.com/ Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    50 min

  8. JUL 30

    What Exactly is Extended Reality and How Will It Affect Your Job? ft. Alvin Graylin

    Episode 17: How will Extended Reality (XR) transform the global job market and our daily lives? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) and Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) are joined by Alvin Graylin (https://x.com/AGraylin), the Global VP of Corporate Development for HTC and and bestselling author of “Our Next Reality”. In this episode, Alvin Graylin delves into the critical intersections of AI and XR technology, the evolving metaverse ecosystem, and its potential to reshape job opportunities. He explores the role of advanced AR glasses in bridging economic disparities, the impact of a universal basic income on societies, and the future of personalized education in virtual environments. The discussion also touches on Alvin's book "Our Next Reality" and the implications of AI-driven transformations in global industries. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Value of large network of interconnected worlds. (03:47) Transition to 3D space for collaboration. (06:54) Virtual space offers freedom to focus, connect. (12:51) Future metaverse allows real interaction, faster learning. (15:37) MIT and UCSD collaborate with remote robot workers. (19:50) Internet infrastructure will shape future metaverse success. (21:13) Anonymity impacts behavior in digital and physical worlds. (24:30) Growing digital economy presents governance challenges. (28:02) Digital banking, trade, and immersive AI impact. (33:08) US-China rivalry in AI calls for cooperation. (37:06) Virtual world jobs create new educational opportunities. (40:01) Over decades, catalyst for social change discussed. (43:37) VR/AR gaming more addictive than traditional 2D. (44:35) Encourage progress, use policies to mitigate addiction. — Mentions: Alvin Graylin: https://ournextreality.com/author “Our Next Reality” https://ournextreality.com/ HTC: https://www.htc.com/ Universal basic income: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_basic_income — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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The Next Wave is your personal Chief AI Officer, bringing fresh takes, industry insights and a trustworthy perspective on how to implement AI to grow your business. Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.

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