In Episode 27 of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn are joined by Sonny Lee, CEO & Founder of Holisticare, to explore the intersection of AI and productization.

They dive into:

• How AI drives both new products and operational excellence
• Why subject matter experts are now building tools with no-code AI platforms
• Practical use cases in manufacturing, automation, and healthcare
• Data challenges, interoperability, and AI bias in sensitive fields
• The future of autonomous driving and synthetic data training

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered + Guest Intro: Sonny Lee, CEO of Holisticare
(02:11) What Productization Means in the Age of AI
(05:37) AI’s Two Paths: New Products vs. Operational Excellence
(08:23) Empowering Subject Matter Experts with No-Code AI Tools
(11:48) Eliminating Miscommunication Between Experts and Developers
(15:29) Automation Wins: Zapier, Data Flows, and Healthcare Use Cases
(19:21) Data Interoperability and Healthcare Challenges
(23:45) AI Bias and Why Ground Truth is Hard in Healthcare
(27:14) Stakeholder Alignment: Data, Talent, and Leadership Buy-In
(32:40) Overcoming AI Resistance Inside Organizations
(36:22) Human-in-the-Loop: Why Doctors and AI Should Collaborate
(40:48) Autonomous Driving, Edge Cases, and Synthetic Data
(45:15) Tesla vs. Waymo: Vision vs. LiDAR Approaches
(49:03) Building Virtual Worlds for Safer AI Training
(53:20) AI’s Future in Transportation and Beyond
(56:42) Where to Find Sonny Lee and Closing Thoughts

If you’re a business leader, innovator, or AI enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on using AI strategically to boost ROI and drive adoption across industries.

Drew and Pete dive into the uncomfortable truth: AI might already be better than you at parts of your job. They explore the rise of task-specific agents, how context is becoming king, and why some devs might miss writing code—but shouldn’t. Bonus: a wild story of an AI that self-preserved by blackmail.

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro to AI Lab Unfiltered
(01:12) The Emotional Shift from Coding to Prompting
(04:00) AI Agents: Taskmasters or Threats?
(07:22) Why Context Is the New Prompt
(11:03) Automating Workflows with N8N
(14:28) Can AI Replace You—or Should It?
(18:44) The Blackmailing AI Experiment
(22:01) The Real Future of AGI and Work
(25:30) Developers, Adapt or Be Left Behind
(27:46) AI as Coworker, Not Competitor
(30:22) Final Reflections and Takeaways

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In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, Drew Veach, Pete Terryn, and Alex R. Mead explore the world of AI automation, focusing on the N8N platform. They discuss the importance of agentic workflows, demonstrate a live transcription workflow, and delve into the future of AI in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the accessibility of these tools and the potential for increased productivity through automation.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI Automation Tools
(02:40) Exploring N8N for Workflow Automation
(07:11) Live Demo: Building a Transcription Workflow
(11:49) Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Workflow
(17:46) Utilizing OpenAI for Transcription
(23:23) Understanding API Costs and Tokens
(23:26) Understanding API Costs and Budgeting
(29:43) Building Efficient Workflows with N8N
(38:19) The Future of Work: AI and Automation
(41:21) Embracing AI: Skills for the Future

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Anupam Banerjee from Aptiv joins to talk about building AI products in automotive, how AI is transforming prototyping (from 3 months to 1 day!), and what AGI and superintelligence really mean for the future of work and humanity.

Plus – how AI redesigned his landscaping in minutes.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered
(00:36) Meet Anupam Banerjee from Aptiv
(02:23) Leading AI Teams at Ford
(06:41) Biggest AI Use Cases in Automotive
(09:49) Coding and Prototyping with AI
(12:41) AI and Autonomous Driving
(14:41) Using Simulation for AV Training
(17:26) Personal AI Use Cases
(19:30) AI for Landscaping Design
(22:35) AGI vs. Superintelligence
(27:16) Is AGI Already Here?
(32:33) Can AI Truly Reason?
(39:04) The Future of AI: Robotics and Healthcare
(44:07) Final Thoughts on AI Policy and Jobs
(45:14) Where to Find Anupam

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Ben Rupp and Dean Sternick from Insight Business Solutions join to unpack how Microsoft Copilot is changing work. From AI meeting notes to task automation, they share real use cases, its current limits, and how Copilot compares to tools like Claude and OpenAI.

Plus – the surprising story of how AI actually replaced someone's role.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered
(01:21) Meet Ben Rupp and Dean Sternick
(03:32) Why Microsoft Copilot Is a Game Changer
(05:04) Biggest Aha Moments Using AI
(07:48) Copilot vs. Other AI Tools
(11:03) Where Copilot Excels Today
(14:22) Copilot Shortcomings and Limits
(19:34) Responsible AI and Guardrails
(27:29) AI Self-Preservation Stories
(33:37) How AI Impacts Jobs and Roles
(38:14) Personal AI Use Cases
(41:19) Where to Find Ben and Dean

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Mark Schmidt from BizStream returns to explore whether AI is making developers smarter or just lazy. He shares how AI changes coding workflows, the real impact on brain function, and how tools like BizBot and MCP connections are transforming work.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered
(01:32) AI and Brain Decline: Myth or Reality?
(04:30) Using AI for Coding vs. Writing
(09:44) The Power of Context Engineering
(13:08) How AI Changes Developer Workflows
(21:14) MCP Connections and Automating Everything
(28:16) The Future of Developer Jobs in AI
(34:05) Dopamine Hits: Coding vs. Prompting
(38:41) Building BizBot: AI Slack Assistant at BizStream
(45:29) Why AI Needs Training Like a New Hire
(49:51) Final Thoughts and Where to Find Mark

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Mark Schmidt from BizStream joins us to talk about how he used AI to build and launch a physical card game — from concept art to product listings on Amazon. But that’s just the start.

He walks us through his automated quote-posting system built with N8N, how he created an entire motivational alter ego ("Coach Schmidt"), and how he used Suno and ElevenLabs to produce clean, custom music for his wrestling team.

If you think AI is just for code or content — this episode will change your mind.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI Lab Unfiltered
(01:32) Meet Mark Schmidt and Trash Monsters Card Game
(04:30) Designing the Game with AI Tools
(07:41) Balancing Projects, Business, and Family
(09:44) From Idea to Amazon Launch
(13:08) Using AI for Graphics and Product Listings
(21:14) Automating Social Media with N8n and AI
(35:38) Wrestling, Coaching, and Motivational AI Content
(45:06) Creating Music with Suno and Eleven Labs
(51:57) Final Reflections and Where to Find Mark

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In this episode of the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast, hosts Drew Veach and Pete Terryn engage with Nathan Jean, co-founder and CTO of Kairos, to explore the evolving landscape of AI technology. They discuss the latest advancements in AI voice models, the challenges of voice recognition, and the future of AI assistants. The conversation shifts to the implications of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the potential role of AI tutors. The hosts also address the practical tools available for small businesses to implement AI solutions effectively. The episode concludes with insights on the future of AI and its impact on various industries.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to AI and Podcasting
(01:30) Exploring New AI Voice Models
(04:00) The Future of AI Interaction
(09:55) AI in Education and Critical Thinking
(20:00) The Role of Teachers in an AI-Driven World
(21:16) Navigating the Fear of Change in Small Businesses
(24:32) Embracing Technology: Opportunities and Risks
(27:40) Practical Tools for Small Business Automation
(30:38) Finding the Right Approach to AI Solutions
(32:54) Building Effective AI Solutions for Real Problems
(35:31) Using AI as a Thought Partner
(39:00) Conclusion and Future Directions