In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, host Kevin J. Dean speaks with Brian J. Esposito — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises — about the real and lasting impact of AI on business, jobs, and society.

Brian shares candid insights on the responsibilities companies and investors have when adopting AI technologies, and why many are overlooking the long-term consequences for workers, communities, and the economy. With decades of experience working across sectors, Brian offers a unique perspective on balancing innovation with ethics and impact.

Topics Covered:
The reality vs. the hype around AI
How businesses should approach the future of work
Risks of overlooking AI’s societal impact
Why empathy and long-term thinking matter now more than ever

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In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean sits down with David Pearlman, Senior Director of Education at Adobe, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations, leadership, and the way we learn.

Drawing on decades of experience at Microsoft and Adobe, David shares how AI is helping reduce noise in the workplace, accelerating asynchronous education, and redefining the role of leadership. From improving email efficiency to navigating shadow AI and compliance, this conversation cuts through the hype and gets to the heart of what meaningful AI adoption looks like.

What you'll learn:

• How AI helps leaders focus on people, not process
  Why personalized learning is replacing traditional models
• The risks of shadow AI and the importance of governance
• How AI can elevate — not eliminate — human work

This is a practical, insightful conversation for business leaders, educators, and enterprise professionals preparing for what’s next.

Connect with the Guest:
David Pearlman on LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/davidmpearlman

Hosted by Kevin Dean
Founder, ManoByte – linkedin.com/in/kevinddean

In this episode, Kevin Dean sits down with Anthony Coppedge to discuss the rapid changes in technology, leadership, and business strategy. With the rise of Generative AI (GenAI), businesses are facing a transformation as significant as the advent of the internet and mobile technology. But how should organizations adapt, align, and think differently to stay ahead?

🔹 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The rate of change vs. individual technological shifts
✅ Why GenAI is a force multiplier – but not a silver bullet
✅ The importance of alignment and clarity in leadership
✅ How to move beyond vanity metrics to focus on real value
✅ Why organizational culture and empathy are crucial in the AI era
✅ The role of agentic AI in the future workforce

🔥 "More of the wrong thing faster is NOT winning!" – Anthony Coppedge

💡 If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator looking to navigate the future of AI and business transformation, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

🎵 Bonus: Anthony shares a personal music recommendation from his jazz-legend grandfather, Burgess Surges – check it out!