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The AI Guys

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Welcome to "The AI Guys" podcast! Join hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier as they take you on a journey through the world of AI. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and experiences in the tech world. From discussing the parallels between the rise of the internet and AI, to exploring practical and technical aspects, Lee and Rich aim to make AI accessible and easy to understand for ent... more

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What happens when AI adoption goes up, but business results do not? In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich break down why so many companies are pouring money into AI tools, burning through tokens, and still struggling to connect that sp... more

AI is moving fast, maybe too fast. In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich break down why the current AI boom is starting to look a lot like a bubble, and what that means for businesses trying to keep up. From hype-driven valuations to r... more

What happens when AI lets you build faster than your business can actually adapt? In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich unpack the gap between rapid AI-powered development and real-world business readiness. They explore why speed alone does no... more

In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich break down the growing AI agent war and why every software company suddenly wants to own your intelligence layer. They unpack what this shift means for businesses, why the market is getting louder ... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Murphy
CEO of TogalAI and CodeComplyAI; former US congressman
TogalAI, CodeComplyAI
Episode: How AI Could Fix Government Delays and Build More Housing
Thomas Hall
Head of Product at Ray AI
Ray AI
Episode: Top 5 AI Upgrades Every Company Should Be Making Right Now
Rich Partridge
COO at New Line, a Jonas software company
New Line
Episode: How AI Changed a Traditional Software Team
Maria Becerra
An engineer and advocate for inclusive tech.
Episode: The Real Reason AI Fails
Jason Jackson
Group AI Lead at Vista Software Group and chair of the Jonas Europe AI Committee
Vista Software Group
Episode: Why AI Adoption Is Slower Than You Think and How to Fix It
Shikha Gandhi
CFO at Carina Software; involved in creative projects combining finance and AI; dog owner of Bosch, a notable mascot
Carina Software
Episode: The Ultimate AI Co-worker: How One Finance Team Found its AI Spark
Ed Buckley
Serial entrepreneur with successful exits at Peloton and FitOn; now leads Sword Health and serves as Scholar's Chairman.
Sword Health
Episode: The Education Elephant: A Blueprint for AI in a Slow-to-Change Industry
Marlee Strawn
Former teacher and founding principal; recognized as a Women in AI Fellow.
Scholar Education
Episode: The Education Elephant: A Blueprint for AI in a Slow-to-Change Industry
Kurt Daniel
Software veteran with experience in building and leading high-growth companies.
Former Microsoft executive
Episode: How to Overcome Your Team's Fear of Failure

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Lee Dickson
Co-host of The AI Guys; focuses on practical AI adoption, product, and entrepreneurship within technology contexts.
Rich Swier
Co-host of The AI Guys; concentrates on security, governance, and AI insights for business.

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The Real Reason AI Fails
Q: What are some of the red flags you typically see in AI projects?
The main red flags include not having adequate data, no appointed person responsible for the project, and pursuing AI implementation without a clear understanding of needs or goals.
Why AI Adoption Is Slower Than You Think and How to Fix It
Q: How can organizations overcome the fear associated with AI adoption?
Organizations need to modernize their AI policies and encourage experimentation without the fear of heavy friction in governance processes.
Why AI Adoption Is Slower Than You Think and How to Fix It
Q: What do you consider the biggest roadblocks to AI adoption?
Jason Jackson identifies governance, risk, technical debt, and the confusion surrounding legal issues as major challenges businesses face when adopting AI.
Copilot in Action: Real-World Applications of Microsoft's AI
Q: How would you describe the core use cases for Copilot?
Copilot enhances existing tools and workflows by providing AI-driven assistance in tasks such as creating presentations and retrieving information quickly.
Will AI Create a Utopia or Dystopia?
Q: What is the biggest misconception about AI?
Many people believe AI is simple to implement without understanding its complexities.

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Two hosts explore practical and strategic implications of AI across enterprises, software teams, and everyday business applications. Episodes consistently unpack how AI agents, governance, data readiness, and security shape real-world outcomes, contrasting hype with measurable impact. The show blends candid storytelling with concrete guidance for entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders, from building AI-enabled workflows to avoiding chaos from uncontrolled AI sprawl. A common thread is the shift from tool-centric use to agent-centric architectures, along with pragmatic advice on governance, ROI, and organizational culture. A few episodes feature guest perspectives or sponsor mentions, but the core is a no-nonsense, experience-driven ... more

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