"First Sell, Then Build" - or why do Americans sell their products before building them?
🎙️ The Exceptional Average Podcast | Jan Suchan
Jan Suchan shares his experience with vibe coding and the surprising differences between European and American business approaches.
Key points we discuss:
Jan shares why Europeans build great products nobody buys, while Americans sell products that don't exist yet.
We also discuss how AI is changing development and what you should know about protecting your data.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
04:36 - European vs American business mindset
05:48 - "First sell, then deliver" approach
14:07 - Building MVPs at a one-day vibe coding hackathon 27:15 - The future of AI agents
37:49 - Privacy risks in AI tools
47:52 - Critical thinking in the AI age
#VibeCoding #AITools #ExceptionalAverage
WARNING: This episode might make you uncomfortable about how you're using AI right now.
Mike Todasco (100+ patents at PayPal) dropped a truth bomb keeping me up at night: "People using AI right now are living in the future while everyone else isn't even aware they're falling behind."
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Mike reveals:
If you're still using AI casually or "when you need it," this episode is your wake-up call. The opportunity gap is already forming, and it's widening faster than anyone expected.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
04:13 - How Mike's biggest failure became his golden ticket 15:32 - The 20-minute AI habit that's creating an elite class of professionals
28:24 - The prompting secret that 99% of people get wrong 35:18 - Why "AI creativity" is a dangerous myth (and what's really happening)
47:22 - The uncomfortable truth: You're either living in the future or getting left behind
58:12 - The real reason most people will lose in the AI revolution
From Robotics to Audio AI: Matt Krainski on Space Industry, AI, and the Future of Sound Technology.
In this episode of my Exceptional Average Podcast, I sat down with Mateusz Krainski, Head of Product at Revoize. Matt took me on a fascinating journey from his days working on robotics to his time at the European Space Agency and now developing cutting-edge audio enhancement technology. We had an engaging conversation about the future of space exploration, particularly how the moon is becoming the next frontier before Mars.
I was particularly impressed by Revoize's innovative approach to audio enhancement, which doesn't just mask noise but actually regenerates the audio signal. Matt also shared valuable insights into startup life and how AI is transforming development work rather than replacing it.
Whether you're interested in space technology, audio AI, or the future of communication, this episode offers plenty of thought-provoking ideas about how technology is shaping our world.
Jesse Anglen reveals how his AI agents create content, replace traditional roles, and reduce costs by 90%. Discover the future of digital labor and why the first "one-human unicorn" might emerge within 5 years.
SEO in 2025: Beyond Blue Links
In this episode, I chat with Szymon Słowik, a leading Polish SEO strategist and founder of takaoto.pro agency. We explore how Google's traditional "10 blue links" are disappearing as AI overviews and zero-click searches transform digital marketing. Szymon shares insights on traffic acquisition, the SEO pyramid framework, and why businesses often fail when expanding into new European markets.
As someone who's been following Szymon's work since 2016, I was thrilled to discuss both technical strategies and cultural nuances that make or break international expansions. Perfect for business owners navigating today's fragmented search landscape.
Guest: Szymon Słowik
https://takaoto.prohttps://www.szymonslowik.pl
When I sat down with Denisa, Head of B2C Sales at Orange Slovakia leading 400+ people, I expected our usual leadership chat. Instead, she opened my eyes to a refreshingly practical view of AI in business.
Rather than seeing AI as a threat, she revealed how it's giving her team a "gift of time" - handling routine tasks so they can focus on what humans do best: connecting with people.
From retail floor strategies to call center innovations, Denisa shared real examples of how AI is transforming business while keeping the human touch alive.
If you're wondering how AI will affect your industry, this conversation offers both practical insights and hope for the future.
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Guest: Denisa Dudaskova
Denisa leads B2C Sales at Orange Slovakia, overseeing retail stores, door-to-door sales, and telesales operations with a team of 400+ people. As a commercial leader with a consumer-centric mindset, she combines traditional retail expertise with innovative AI solutions to enhance both employee and customer experiences.
I thought I knew how hiring worked until I spoke with an elite HR consultant. Urszula revealed that my CV has just 7 seconds to grab attention - and I was doing it all wrong.
Want to know the craziest part? Those expensive cover letters I spent hours writing? Nobody was reading them.
During our chat, Urszula shared exactly what recruiters look for in those crucial seven seconds, including the four specific spots where keywords must appear in your CV.
She also told me why getting an interview on Friday afternoon can kill your chances, and revealed the one factor that matters more than experience (hint: it's who you know, but not in the way you think).
If you're looking for your next job, these aren't just tips - this is the actual playbook recruiters use.
No corporate speak, just straight talk about what really gets you hired.
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Urszula Lipinska-Farkas | recruitula.com
A global IT recruitment expert with extensive Fortune 500 experience, Urszula specializes in transforming recruitment practices and building high-performing teams. As a licensed GROWTH 2.0 Partner and Global DISC Practitioner, she combines her deep understanding of psychological safety and cognitive diversity with practical recruitment strategies. Her unique approach bridges the gap between traditional HR practices and modern workplace dynamics, helping both candidates and companies thrive in today's evolving job market.
How a Cambridge PhD Created the Perfect Racing Algorithm That's Still Used in Formula 1 Today.
When Julian mentioned Formula 1 during our chat, I knew this podcast could easily run for three hours! What started as a discussion about AI and Amazon advertising took a fascinating turn when Julian revealed his Cambridge PhD work - developing a "virtual racing driver" that helped F1 teams test car modifications without spending millions on physical track time.
Our conversation revealed Julian's remarkable journey from technical roots to entrepreneurial success. The moment that stuck with me was his explanation of how F1 teams shifted from expensive track testing in Spain to virtual simulation (around 21:18 in our chat), where his PhD work created software that could drive an F1 car at its absolute physical limits.
Time Stamps (directly from transcript):
00:00 - Welcome and introductions
00:27 - Julian's engineering background and Cambridge PhD
01:19 - Transition from F1 to entrepreneurship via food tech
02:47 - How personal Amazon selling led to creating Autron
09:19 - Deep dive into Amazon's European marketplace
21:18 - The F1 revelation: Creating the perfect virtual driver
24:13 - Daily AI tools and practical applications
Key Moments I Loved:
- Julian's explanation of how Autron isn't just another API wrapper, but a custom-built solution from his F1 optimization experience
- His insights about Amazon's European market (Germany and UK being about 10% of US market size)
- The fascinating story of how he wrote the original Outron software for his own Amazon business before turning it into a product
- Our discussion about AI implementation in e-commerce, especially his point about turning complex data into actionable insights
Step into the world of modern SEO with host Jan and special guest Patryk Wawok, one of LinkedIn's top 40 SEO experts. In this eye-opening conversation, they tackle the burning questions that keep business owners awake at night: Is AI killing traditional SEO? Should you trust ChatGPT to write your content? Why are companies losing faith in search optimization?
Patryk shares his journey from working with Fortune 500 companies to helping businesses navigate the choppy waters of digital marketing. He breaks down complex topics into simple, actionable advice about technical SEO, content creation, and brand building. Whether you're running a small business or managing a large e-commerce site, this episode reveals the secrets to staying visible in a world where search is evolving faster than ever.
Get ready for honest talk about AI content, practical tips for improving your website's performance, and insights into what really matters in SEO today. No fluff, no jargon - just real expertise from someone who's been in the trenches.
Lenka was a CEO who hated wasting time. She started using AI just five months ago and now uses it daily for nearly everything.
She talks to AI like it's a real person - helping with work, planning trips, and even checking her son's homework. She spends about three hours each day using tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
What makes her story special? She once lost all her company's data in a cyber attack. Instead of becoming scared of technology, she became more interested in it.
Now she tells everyone: "Just try AI. Nobody gets hurt from learning."
In this episode, we're joined by Mikołaj Sitek (Miki RobiAI), a veteran graphic designer turned AI specialist. With 15+ years of experience in design and development, Miki shares invaluable insights about the intersection of traditional design and artificial intelligence.
Episode Highlights:
Miki's evolution from graphic designer to AI specialist How AI tools transformed his creative workflow The future of AI in design and video generation Practical tips for designers in the AI era Discussion about AI's impact on junior designersFeatured Topics:
🎨 Mid-Journey tips and tricks
🤖 AI tools for designers
📱 UI/UX design with AI
🎬 AI video generation
🔄 Creative workflow optimization
Connect with Miki: Instagram: @Miki_Robi_AI
Website: https://mikirobi.ai
Miki's Color Palette Tool: https://mikirobi.ai/kolory
Don't forget to follow for more insights on AI, design, and digital innovation!
#AIDesign #CreativeTech #DigitalInnovation #DesignPodcast
What if detecting skin cancer was as simple as using your phone?
Join us with DermaSensor CEO Cody Simmons for an eye-opening discussion about how AI is revolutionizing cancer detection.
From a personal mission sparked by family history to a device that's changing lives, discover how technology is making expert-level cancer screening accessible to every doctor.
⏱️ Episode Highlights:
00:00 - The mission behind DermaSensor
03:04 - Breakthrough technology explained
06:02 - Watch the device in action
10:47 - AI's role in saving lives
14:40 - When business gets personal
The more we use AI, the more time we have for what truly matters - family, friends, and genuine human connections.
Learning & Development expert Jiří Burian reveals how AI is transforming education and daily life, making us not less but more human.
In this episode, discover practical AI applications that can free up your time, from revolutionizing how kids learn to simplify daily tasks. Learn why embracing AI isn't about replacing human skills, but enhancing them.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and background
14:28 - AI in Learning & Development
25:13 - AI's role in children's education
35:35 - Practical AI use cases for families
52:05 - The future of human-AI collaboration
Follow The "Exceptional Average: AI for the rest of us" for more insights on making AI work for you.
Mind-blowing episode with Dr. Paweł Gora, who's been working with AI since before it was cool!
We talked about how AI is changing science - from making traffic flow better to helping treat cancer.
If you think AI is just ChatGPT, this episode will open your eyes to what's really happening in research labs and why AI just won a Nobel Prize.
Key Moments:
01:30 - "AI is eating science" - The Nobel Prize controversy 07:07 - How AI can fix your daily commute
16:22 - Quantum computing explained (finally in human language!)
40:38 - Using AI to make cancer treatment more personal 50:19 - Real talk about startup failures and timing in tech
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https://warsaw.ai/
http://www.mimuw.edu.pl/~pawelg
Join us for an honest conversation about AI's role in creativity with Eva Strelecová, a marketing consultant and former film industry professional. Discover why she believes AI should enhance our lives without replacing human creativity.
Key Highlights:
🎯 (02:08) The viral quote that sparked a debate about AI's role in art vs. daily tasks
🎬 (08:09) Why the AI-generated Coca-Cola Christmas ad felt emotionally empty
🎨 (13:02) How AI should be used in research and technology, not creative work
⚡ (34:50) The future of movie dubbing and why human emotion can't be replicated
🤖 (39:54) The Radio Kraków experiment: Why replacing human hosts with AI failed
🚀 In this episode of The Exceptional Average, Jan Vasil interviews Douglas Campbell, founder of Raizor.co, who shares groundbreaking insights on AI automation and business transformation. Learn how to turn hours of work into minutes using practical AI solutions.
🎯 Key Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction and Douglas's background 04:13 - Writing a book with AI: 6 months to 30 days 10:23 - Getting started with AI: First steps and breakthroughs 30:37 - [Earthquake Moment!] Real California earthquake during recording 31:15 - Revolutionizing meeting workflows with AI 34:23 - Saving $100k in legal costs with AI 38:44 - Automated content creation and distribution system 45:01 - Social media automation and content pillars 49:26 - Time-saving strategies for content creation 53:18 - Final thoughts on AI adoption and future impact
🔧 Tools & Resources Mentioned:
Make.com Buffer ChatGPT Claude Creatomate👉 Connect with Douglas: Raizor.co - AI automation solutions for businesses
Meet Jessica Cramer, a successful newborn photographer who's revolutionizing the way photographers approach SEO and content creation. With her husband Matt, Jessica has been running a thriving photography business in Los Angeles for 13 years. But it's her innovative use of AI tools that's truly setting her apart in the industry.
Jessica's journey from SEO novice to AI-powered marketing expert perfectly embodies The Wired Wisdom's mission of exploring practical applications of cutting-edge technology. Her insights on leveraging AI for everything from blog writing to Instagram caption generation are invaluable for photographers and small business owners alike who are looking to enhance their online presence without sacrificing their creative voice.
Ready to transform your photography business with the power of AI? Don't miss this episode! Tune in to learn Jessica's secrets for using ChatGPT to streamline your workflow, improve your SEO, and create more engaging content. Whether you're a tech-savvy marketer or a creative who's hesitant about AI, this conversation is packed with actionable tips you can start using today.
Hit play now and take the first step towards a more efficient, successful photography business!
Meet Meltem Comertpay, a change training and transformation consultant with a fascinating journey. With 20 years of experience in Australia's financial services sector, Meltem discovered yoga in 2011, which became a transformative practice in her life. In 2022, she had a realization about the rapidly changing world and dove headfirst into understanding AI and its implications for the future of work and life.
Meltem's unique blend of corporate experience, personal development practices, and cutting-edge tech knowledge perfectly embodies The Wired Wisdom's mission of exploring the intersection of technology and human potential. Her insights on navigating change, leveraging AI tools, and finding meaning in a world of constant disruption are invaluable for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technological advancement.
Ready to transform your approach to work and life in the AI era? Don't miss this episode! Tune in to gain practical strategies for upskilling, learn how to effectively use AI tools, and discover a framework for finding your unique path forward in an uncertain future.
Hit play now and take the first step towards thriving in the world of tomorrow.
