NB50 – AI is Underhyped
https://youtu.be/wvW9fgBuALk As a CMO and serial marketing innovator, Shiv Singh has been on the forefront digital change for decades. So, when he says that AI is underhyped, marketers might want to pay attention. In this 50th (50th!) episode of No Brainer, Shiv joins hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino for a power-packed conversation about AI’s […]
NB49 – Cleaning Up Sloppy AI Content
How poor uses of AI are affecting marketing and what to do about it with Nina and Steven Moss from Mendit.ai. https://youtu.be/qkDxvC3KArg In this episode, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston are joined by Nina and Steven Moss, co-founders of Mendit.ai, to address the growing influence of AI on marketing and content creation. They discuss the […]
NB48 – It Takes a Community (with Higher Logic’s Conor Sibley)
If data is gold, then the domain-specific data in membership and customer communities is platinum. In this episode of No Brainer, CognitivePath’s Greg and Geoff discuss the high-potential intersection of community, content, and AI with Conor Sibley, CTO of Higher Logic – an industry leader in cloud-based engagement platforms for associations and enterprises. They explore […]
NB47 – AI and Agility in 2025
In this episode of No Brainer, Geoff Livingston hosts Greg Kihlstrom, an expert in agile work, marketing, and AI. They discuss trends in generative AI, practical applications of AI in business, the importance of agile principles, common misconceptions, and how to make AI less intimidating for employees. Tune in to gain insights on maximizing AI’s […]
NB46 – Four Perspectives on Government AI
https://youtu.be/vjcksmCGM-E Featuring GovAI Summit Interviews with Adobe, Abt Global, Zoom and Avaya. In this special episode of No Brainer, we’re sharing four interviews Geoff Livingston conducted with brand experts at the recent GovAI Summit. Our speakers join us from Adobe, Abt Global, Zoom, and Avaya, and discuss the state of federal, state and local adoption […]
NB45 – From RFPs to Revolution: How AI is Transforming Federal Operations
https://youtu.be/MSpvDHG-HKQ In this episode of ‘No Brainer,’ Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston host Sanjeev Pulapaka, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS and lead author of ‘Empowering the Public Sector with Generative AI.’ They start the conversation with a discussion about how the Trump administration will likely deregulate AI guidance, further increasing the speed of adoption in the […]
NB44 – Leading & Learning in the AI Era
https://youtu.be/JQJWIxFg7ys In this episode, Greg and Geoff welcome Lisa Nirell to discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for organizations. Lisa helps mindful leaders cultivate healthy companies and careers. Organizations such as AARP, Alliance Bernstein, CoStar Group, and Hilton hire Lisa to navigate high-stakes transitions. She’s a two-time author, growth strategist, executive coach, open […]
NB43 – Can AI Be Empathetic?
https://youtu.be/hvBW85ARzOs In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino engage with guest Gam Dias, product specialist at Hubbl Technologies, adjunct professor at IE University, and the author of The Data Mindset Playbook. Together, the guys explore the intersection of AI, empathy, and customer service. They discuss the cautious optimism consumers […]
NB42 – Elementary, Dear Watson
https://youtu.be/ecP0z1qVDYE In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino are joined by Kait Arnold, a senior AI and watsonx technical specialist at IBM and adjunct professor at Fairfield University and Columbia University. They discuss the current state of AI and its impact on consumers and businesses. They also explore the […]
Cracking the AI Conundrum
https://youtu.be/TRzSArprAdg In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino welcome Rex Briggs, Chief AI Officer at Claritas and AI subject matter expert for the MMA. They explore the limitations of AI, the importance of understanding its capabilities, and the risks associated with its implementation. The conversation delves into the […]
NB40 – AI Impacting the Digital Content Ecosystem
https://youtu.be/GFJ1JL-A6J0 In this episode, Greg and Geoff are joined by Stephanie Pereira, the COO of Astral AI. They discuss the impact of AI on the digital content ecosystem and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The three discuss the exponential increase in content and how AI is making it easier to scale. Immediate impacts include […]
Big Tech Winners and Losers in the AI Hype Bubble
https://youtu.be/WaAtWMuSrv8 This fun end-of-summer podcast features Nick Unger, Managing Partner, AlterityAI in a follow-up conversation about the AI hype bubble and its potential impacts on enterprise adoption. Nick, Geoff, and Greg discuss some of the winners and losers of the generative AI bubble, but before they get there they discuss what long-term impacts AI hype […]
Is There an AI Bubble?
https://youtu.be/YyUcQd1Mh94 Is there an AI bubble and if so what does it mean to businesses if it bursts? Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino discuss the AI bubble with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, principal research director, Marketing & AI Research and Advisory for Info-Tech Research Group. The three explore a hype wave or a bubble in the AI industry […]
NB37 – ChatGPT is the Excel Spreadsheet of Generative AI
https://youtu.be/HGx_l3A3p2E In this episode of No Brainer, Geoff is joined by successful serial entrepreneur Andre Yee, Founder and CEO of Tiga AI. They have a great conversation about the future of AI and its impact on sales and marketing. Andre brought his wisdom, offering insights like, “ChatGPT is the Excel spreadsheet of generative AI.” ChatGPT […]
NB36 – Separating AI Hype From Hope. An AI KnowHow Podcast Takeover
https://youtu.be/huKRHYcogCA In this special episode, the AI Knowhow podcast team – Knownwell CEO David DeWolf, CMO Courtney Baker, CPO Mohan Rao, and CSO Peter Buer — take over the No Brainer podcast to dive into how to decipher AI hype and (perhaps) overambitious hope. Is AI poised to solve all of humanity’s problems? Or are […]
NB35 – The Human Touch with AI
In this conversation, Geoff Livingston interviews Liza Adams, a CMO known for her expertise in AI. They discuss the importance of trust and authenticity in AI, the challenges of implementing AI responsibly, and the potential for AI to enhance human connection. Liza and Geoff touch on the rise of PR, the importance of creating personalized and […]
Getting to know the CognitivePath AI Maturity Model
https://youtu.be/FX0AKci9mGw On today’s No Brainer, Greg and Geoff serve up a power-packed two-topic episode. In the first half, they dig into the AI Maturity Model they just released at their AI consultancy CognitivePath. Incorporating inputs from 100+ enterprise AI decision-makers, the maturity model lays out five stages and seven paths to take any organization from […]
NB33 – AI Mythbusters. No, You’re Not Behind (Yet!)
https://youtu.be/mpThCqLjabM On today’s episode, Greg is joined by Jennifer Ives — a seasoned leader working at the intersection of business and technology, an in-demand AI advisor to C-suite executives, and all-around big thinker. Together, Jennifer and Greg set out to bust some AI myths. Is your organization really falling behind? Is everyone else already using […]
