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Liam Lawson
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We’re the team behind The AI Report — the #1 AI newsletter for 400,000+ business leaders at Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and more. Each week, we cut through the noise with expert conversations on how AI is transforming business. Expect deep dives into real-world use cases, practical strategies for leaders, and insights you won’t find anywhere else. If you want to understand AI in a way that drives r... more

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Two years ago, Mischa Collins was let go from her marketing manager role at a startup. After months of applying to jobs she was overqualified for and hearing nothing back, she decided to stop playing the victim and take control. She posted about her ... more

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$852 billion. That's what OpenAI is now worth, and its own investors are starting to question if that math adds up. This week, Anthropic's new model takes the coding crown from GPT-5.4, OpenAI's backers get cold feet, Snap cuts 1,000 jobs and points ... more

In this episode, Andrew Warner, founder of Mixergy, host of over 2,500 founder interviews, and creator of The Next New Thing, reveals why the most exciting business opportunity in AI right now isn't building another chatbot or SaaS tool. It's buildin... more

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$1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO, Meta's closed-source Muse Spark, Anthropic's restricted Claude Mythos, OpenAI's four-day work week proposal, and Google's open-source Gemma 4. This week, the biggest companies in AI are making very different bets on power, ... more

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Mischa Collins
LinkedIn content creator and founder of ghostwriting/coaching areas
Self-employed (ghostwriting and coaching for founders)
Episode: She Lost Her Job and Built a Business from 2 LinkedIn Posts | Mischa Collins
Andrew Warner
Founder/CEO discussed (interview guest)
Mixergy/Andrew Warner
Episode: $70K/Month by Selling to AI Agents Instead of Humans | Andrew Warner
Yasmeen Ahmad
Senior Google Cloud executive discussed in-depth governance, data, and agents
Google Cloud
Episode: Why 95% of AI Pilots Produce Zero ROI | Yasmeen Ahmad, Google Cloud
Brian Alvey
CTO of WordPress VIP; veteran publisher and entrepreneur
WordPress VIP / Automattic
Episode: The CMS Running NASA & 2,000 Stories a Day | Brian Alvey, WordPress VIP
Michael J. Domanic
Head of AI at UserTesting (VP)
UserTesting
Episode: How UserTesting Got 70% of Employees Using AI Weekly | Michael Domanic
Anthony Salcito
VP leading Coursera's enterprise learning initiatives
Coursera
Episode: How Coursera Is Reskilling 7,000 Companies on AI — From the VP Leading It (Anthony Salcito)
Christian Lund
Chief Marketing Officer at Templafy
Templafy
Episode: How to Build AI Software That Won't Be Dead in 2 Years | Christian Lund, Templafy
Nancy Xu
Expert in AI and technology, currently working at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Are AI Agents About to Replace Your Job? | Nancy Xu, Salesforce
Rohit Khanna
Chief Customer Officer for Smarsh, overseeing all post-sales activities.
Smarsh
Episode: How Smarsh Used Agentforce 360 Platform to Automate 56% of Customer Support

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Liam Lawson
Host and primary presenter, frequently leading discussions on enterprise AI strategy, governance, and market movements.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Love the 5min Ai news recaps

    There’s SO much going on every single day. Getting the lay of the land in just 5min or less is a true value. Thank you Liam.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raeznbrann
    United States9 days ago
  • An essential AI companion

    Thanks to this podcast, I’m grasping the countless implications of AI on every facet of our lives. The interviews are informative, thought-provoking and even mind-bending in the best ways. As a novice in understanding AI, I’m most impressed at how this podcast is able to make the subject so approachable, while still keeping it compelling for a range of audiences — tech and non tech lovers alike. Excellent break down of a very complex topic and the host is a delight — his curiosity is infectious.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Victoria Ferreira Pagani
    United States2 years ago
  • Great interview!

    Before the AI Tool Report, I considered myself well-informed, but what I have learned reading and using the resources in your report is unbelievable! So much cool, brainy stuff, compressed into a few minutes of reading! and now this podcast!? Great interview; you are formidable! I cannot wait till next Tuesday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shangua1
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners note clarity and actionable guidance across tech and leadership topics.
Insightful host with a curious, business-focused approach.
Interviews offer practical takeaways for enterprise AI, not just hype.

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$70K/Month by Selling to AI Agents Instead of Humans | Andrew Warner
Q: How did you get into interviewing founders and building Mixergy?
The host explains that early in LA he ran free coaching and events, found value in meeting people in person, and gradually shifted to interviewing entrepreneurs as a way to make meaningful, wide-reaching impact.
Why 95% of AI Pilots Produce Zero ROI | Yasmeen Ahmad, Google Cloud
Q: What signals indicate a company is truly AI-ready beyond the technical aspects?
Audiences should look for active piloting in specific, painful business journeys where AI can add immediate value, along with a culture open to experimentation and leadership support for growth. Real ROI comes from applying AI to concrete problems, not from planning alone.
The CMS Running NASA & 2,000 Stories a Day | Brian Alvey, WordPress VIP
Q: Brian, why do you do what you do?
Driven by a mix of competitive spirit and a deep commitment to empowering people through tools that blend art and technology, with a focus on helping teams scale, work better, and stay true to their voice.
How Coursera Is Reskilling 7,000 Companies on AI — From the VP Leading It (Anthony Salcito)
Q: Where do you see Coursera in three to five years with AI skilling?
Learning will be more personalized, connected to business outcomes, and embedded in daily work with role-specific coaching, verified skills paths, and ongoing content updates from leading partners.
How Coursera Is Reskilling 7,000 Companies on AI — From the VP Leading It (Anthony Salcito)
Q: What surprised you about how enterprises are approaching AI?
Enterprises often underestimate the centrality of human-skilling and the need for a formal, long-term transformation plan; it's not just about deploying AI tools but aligning leadership, culture, and structured learning paths.

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A practical deep-dive show focused on how AI transforms business, featuring interviews with executives and practitioners about enterprise adoption, governance, and real-world use cases. Episodes cover AI infrastructure moves, data governance, prompt engineering, and strategies to scale AI in large organizations, with attention to risk, policy, and practical orchestration layers that sit between humans and models. The tone is practitioner-friendly and outcomes-oriented, making complex AI concepts accessible to leaders, product, and marketing teams looking to drive results."

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