Imagine AI Podcast

In this presentation, Chris Madden, Co-Founder and Podcast host of the Imagine AI Live, discusses the importance of attention in the digital age, sharing his journey from teaching to content creation working with some of the biggest podcasts and generating over 1 billion views. He highlights how he leveraged AI technology to enhance content production, including voice cloning, and emphasizes the significance of authenticity in building a personal brand. Chris encourages the audience to embrace AI as a tool for success in a competitive landscape.

Nathan Labenz (Founder of Waymark and host of The Cognitive Revolution) reveals how to build enterprise-grade AI agents that are reliable, scalable, and safe. He shares a blueprint for automation systems that don’t just run — they think, adapt, and earn human trust. From architecture to real-world deployment, this session dives deep into the next wave of intelligent systems redefining enterprise productivity at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas.

Dan Siroker, CEO of Limitless AI, reveals the future of personalized AI and mind emulation at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas. Discover how wearable AI can augment your memory, improve productivity, and even pave the way for digital versions of ourselves. This session explores real-world applications today and the audacious vision of preserving human consciousness for the future.

CoreWeave just announced its acquisition of OpenPipe — a pivotal moment for reinforcement learning and reliable AI agents. Let’s take a step back and watch Kyle Corbitt, Co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe, talk about how reinforcement learning turns prototypes into production-ready systems. In this exclusive Imagine AI Live 25 talk, Kyle explains the “why, when, and how” of RL, walks through a case study of building an email assistant that outperformed frontier models, and shares lessons learned from designing environments and reward functions. With OpenPipe now joining forces with CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, the mission to scale reliable reinforcement learning is accelerating. Read the full announcement here.

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden welcomes back Jonathan Gilmore, CEO of Deep Flow, to discuss the company’s evolution from concept to venture-backed startup. Jonathan shares how Deep Flow is redefining human-AI collaboration through its “process as a product” model, helping organizations map and delegate workflows between people and AI. He highlights their focus on knowledge work, the massive $10 trillion opportunity, and how federated learning keeps enterprise data private. From streamlining compliance-heavy tasks to enabling creative work, Jonathan explains how Deep Flow is driving AI transformation—and why he believes this is “the slowest AI will ever move.”

The Ad Legends app - co-founded by industry veterans Dave Metcalf. Steve Metcalf, Vince Cook and Cheryl Berman - is an AI-driven tool that mimics the creative process of a full-service ad agency, but in minutes rather than months. It was born from a conversation about the advertising industry’s slow adoption of AI, and the idea of building an app that could act like an agency. The platform is designed to be a collaborative partner, not a replacement for human creativity. It incorporates the "digital DNA" of legendary creatives like Lee Klau, Jimmy Smith, and Dave Metcalf, offering users access to their unique styles and ways of thinking. The founders distinguish their app from general-purpose AI like ChatGPT, which they say can produce "BAI advertising" (Bad AI advertising) by generating a lot of variations without a central "big idea".

Imagine AI Live 2025 wasn’t just a conference — it was a full-stack experiment in how AI can transform events, communities, and creation itself. In this episode, Imagine AI co-founder Steve Metcalf joins Chris Madden to reflect on the evolution of the conference and its uniquely human energy. From vibe-coded websites to networking apps built in hours using agents, Steve gives a behind-the-scenes look at what made the experience so magical. They also unpack key themes from the event, like the rise of AI agents, the power of community-led learning, and how Imagine AI is helping thousands of builders integrate AI into daily life. If you’re curious about the future of conferences, creativity, and collaboration — this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Chris Madden sits down with special guest Yung Spielburg, the audio genius behind theme songs for podcasts like All-In and Acquired. Recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25 in Las Vegas, Yung Spielburg dives deep into his creative process, the evolving role of AI in music production, and his innovative new software company, "I Am Choir." Yung Spielburg shares how he leveraged AI tools for big band compositions for an All-In Podcast event, highlighting the efficiency and time-saving benefits. He also discusses his approach to crafting memorable podcast theme songs, distinguishing between those that incorporate the show's name and those that capture its essence. The conversation further explores the future of music in the age of AI, the importance of live music, and the critical role of social media for modern musicians.

What happens when you combine the power of AI with a fierce drive to make it accessible to everyone? You get Jessa—an AI automation educator and YouTuber who's turning tech anxiety into tech empowerment. In this live conversation from Imagine AI Live 25, Jessa shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed by AI to becoming a workshop queen with standing-room-only sessions. She opens up about the emotional and technical aspects of building confidence in automation, especially for women and non-developers. This episode dives deep into how Jessa uses tools like N8N to simplify complex automation flows—and how she empowers others to do the same. From clever prompt engineering to YouTube summarization hacks to the exciting future of AI agents and MCPs, Jessa brings the heart and the how-to. If you've ever thought "I can't do that," this episode is your antidote.

In this pop-up podcast episode from Imagine AI Live 2025, Chris Madden sits down with Navin Jenovathas, Head of Revenue at Expertise AI (formerly Chatsimple). They dive deep into how the company is reinventing inbound sales using contextual AI, de-anonymizing web traffic, and creating custom conversational journeys based on user intent and role. Navin breaks down how Expertise AI helps companies turn passive website visits into qualified pipeline using a smart, adaptive interface. From tailoring conversations for CEOs, sales heads, and marketers — to surfacing microsite content dynamically within chat — this episode explores the real future of AI SDRs. You’ll also hear insights about platform consolidation, vendor bloat, and leaving a legacy through tech.

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, host Cherenique Chase sits down with Warren Werbitt—better known as “The Print Whisperer.” A passionate voice in the print industry, Warren is on a mission to modernize legacy sectors with the power of AI. Warren shares how AI is revolutionizing print operations—from automating pre-press tasks to transforming internal workflows. But beyond business, he gets personal about how AI helps him navigate daily life with ADHD and dyslexia. This is a high-energy conversation about transformation, adaptability, and the human side of innovation. And yes—Warren’s using AI tools to run his podcast, Printing’s Alive, too.

In this episode of the Imagine AI Live Podcast, futurist and author Mike Johns joins Chris Madden live in Las Vegas to explore what the next five years of work and creativity look like in an AI-powered world. Mike discusses his upcoming book Death of a Job, which predicts a major global shift in how we view employment, entrepreneurship, and value. From the rise of the creator economy to the urgent need for AI education starting in grade school, Mike offers a high-energy, honest take on how to survive and thrive in the age of automation. He shares stories of viral AI marketing stunts, building advisory boards for AI policy in cities like L.A. and Vegas, and how we must “meet the kids where they’re at”—on their phones, on social, and on the edge of change. If you care about where AI, education, and the workforce are headed, this is a must-listen.