In the inaugural episode of 'Prompt and Circumstance,' four seasoned business leaders—Tom Adams, Mike Richardson, Mark Redgrave, and Ryan Niemann—gather around a virtual roundtable to discuss the tumultuous and exciting world of AI.

They introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and dive into how AI is rapidly transforming industries, impacting CEO decision-making, and fundamentally altering business landscapes.

From AI skepticism to its groundbreaking potential, they highlight personal anecdotes, industry insights, and the importance of hands-on experimentation with AI technologies.

Join them for a no-hype, real-talk discussion about code, culture, and the future of AI in the business world.

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Show Links
TOOLS & PLATFORMS
- ChatGPT (OpenAI’s conversational AI) – https://chatgpt.com/
- Claude Code (Anthropic’s AI coding assistant) – https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview
- Microsoft Copilot (AI assistant across Microsoft 365) – https://copilot.microsoft.com/
- Replit (online coding platform with custom .md instructions) – https://replit.com
- Warp (AI-enhanced terminal) – https://warp.dev
- Plaud (AI-powered transcription tool) – https://www.plaud.ai/
- Limitless (AI pendant) – https://www.limitless.ai/new
- Cursor (AI code editor) – https://cursor.com/

CONCEPTS & FRAMEWORKS
- Prompt Engineering – https://www.promptingguide.ai/
- Iterative Prompt Improvement (“improve my prompt” technique) - https://www.promptlayer.com/glossary/prompt-iteration
- Vibe Coding (experimenting with AI without formal coding background) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibe_coding
- Gartner Hype Cycle – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle
- Dunning–Kruger Effect – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect
- VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VUCA

KEY QUOTES
- “I really don’t like that fellow… I must get to know him better.” - Paraphrased Mark Twain
- “I’m willing to be the slow guy in the room… but keep up with me, and you’ll be fine.” - Mike Richardson
- “This is under-hyped.” – Keith Strier (AMD)
- “I’m not a brilliant person. But with AI, I can do brilliant things.” – Claire Gibbon (AWS)
- “Circumstances are the direct result of prompt effectiveness.” – Tom Adams

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Meet The Crew

Mike Richardson - Agility, Peer Power & Collective Intelligence
https://mikerichardson.live/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilityexpertmikerichardson/

Ryan Neimann - Software CEO & Board Operator
https://bob3.pro/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanniemann/

Mark Redgrave
https://www.shift-transform.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mredgrave/

Tom Adams
https://tomadams.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomadamscoach/