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The Genius Scale Podcast
Jose Cervino
33 episodes
13 hours ago
If you were to speak to B2B leaders about growing business, you'd see that business growth can usually be divided into levels - and each level requires a new set of tactics or strategies to get to the next. But we each, especially in the B2B space, also operate in some zone of genius that we aim to contribute to others. Some in saturated markets where they need to break free. Others in emerging markets where they need to achieve salient clarity. Either way, we saw they needed a platform to speak their mind. Which is why we started the Genius Scale podcast.
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If you were to speak to B2B leaders about growing business, you'd see that business growth can usually be divided into levels - and each level requires a new set of tactics or strategies to get to the next. But we each, especially in the B2B space, also operate in some zone of genius that we aim to contribute to others. Some in saturated markets where they need to break free. Others in emerging markets where they need to achieve salient clarity. Either way, we saw they needed a platform to speak their mind. Which is why we started the Genius Scale podcast.
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The Genius Scale Podcast
Kingsley Ndoh, Hurone AI | Closing the 30% Cancer Care Gap

Community cancer centers treat 80% of American cancer patients but have up to 30% higher mortality rates than academic institutions. Kingsley Ndoh watched his aunt suffer through a late-stage colorectal cancer misdiagnosis in Nigeria, then discovered this disparity stems from resource constraints: community oncologists carry three times the workload with limited access to cutting-edge research and clinical trial results that academic centers implement immediately.

His solution: Hurone AI, a digital oncologist achieving 50% workload reduction and 95% protocol compliance. While competitors focus on diagnostics, Kingsley tackles the treatment decision gap with voice-activated data retrieval, real-time guideline updates, and treatment options backed by references. From piloting in Rwanda with Kinyarwanda language support to FDA approval for UCSF and Johns Hopkins, Kingsley reveals why international datasets reduce AI bias and how value-based care models are accelerating adoption of clinical decision support systems.


Key Topics

  • Why community cancer centers have 30% higher mortality despite treating 80% of patients
  • Building a digital oncologist with voice activation and real-time guidelines
  • Engineering out hallucinations using AWS Bedrock with feedback loops
  • FDA 510K approval for clinical decision support systems
  • Rwanda pilot with Kinyarwanda language before US rollout
  • Why international data diversity reduces AI bias in treatment
  • Value-based care shifting from fee-for-service to quality metrics


Chapters

  • 00:00 From Nigeria to Silicon Valley: The Personal Story Behind Hurone AI
  • 04:32 The 30% Mortality Gap Between Cancer Center Types
  • 09:24 Building the Digital Oncologist: Treatment Decisions vs Diagnostics
  • 13:28 Engineering Out Hallucinations with AWS Bedrock
  • 15:26 Navigating FDA Approval and Healthcare Regulation
  • 18:00 UCSF Green Tumor Center: Piloting with Brain Cancer
  • 23:53 President's Cancer Panel and Technology Policy
  • 29:44 Global Testing: Rwanda Pilot and Multilingual Expansion
  • 34:00 International Data Standards and Bias Reduction
  • 38:00 The Ethics of AI in Healthcare: Why Symbiosis is Non-Negotiable


Keywords: Hurone AI, oncology, clinical decision support, cancer care disparity, AI healthcare, FDA approval, value-based care, precision oncology, medical AI, global health equity

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1 month ago
33 minutes 52 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Hafsa Tahir, Agit | Transforming Fitness with AI: The Agit Story

How do you achieve 99% human action recognition using just a smartphone camera? Hafsa Tahir went from her first international flight to founding Agit in Silicon Valley—launching with a simple API before building complex models, then pivoting five times based on user feedback.

The breakthrough: a livestream feature where one coach trains 1,000 people simultaneously while AI tracks every participant's form in real-time. Hafsa reveals how she turned a mentor's rejection ("this tech can never happen") into investment capital, why she shifted from solo coding to leading teams across two continents, and the immigrant mentality of working 80 hours to beat the 40-hour standard.


Key Topics

  • 99% accuracy in human action recognition using only smartphone cameras
  • Launching with simple API to validate demand before building custom models
  • Real-time form tracking for 1,000-participant livestream fitness classes
  • Converting mentor rejection into investor capital through execution
  • The "small project test" for vetting co-founders before committing
  • Targeting "leader" investors who enable follower capital to close faster
  • B2C strategy: fitness influencers as distribution channels
  • Why human connection still matters despite cutting-edge AI technology
  • Three-task daily prioritization for founder sustainability


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Agit and the 99% Accuracy Achievement

03:01 Building Custom Models vs Starting with APIs

05:56 Leadership Evolution: From Software Engineer to CEO

08:57 Immigrant Advantage in Silicon Valley

11:57 Networking and Traction Before Fundraising

15:07 Finding Leader Investors First

17:58 The Small Project Test for Co-Founders

20:57 1,000-Person Livestream with Real-Time AI Tracking

23:57 Five Pivots Driven by User Feedback

27:12 Balancing AI Technology with Human Connection

29:49 Targeting Fitness Influencers for Network Effects


Keywords: AI fitness, human action recognition, startup pivots, immigrant founder, Silicon Valley, fundraising strategy, livestream fitness, product-market fit, user feedback


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1 month ago
32 minutes 6 seconds

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Shubham Khichi, CyberAGI | The Inversion Theory That Flips Cybersecurity Upside Down

What if everything cybersecurity does is backwards? Shubham Khichi discovered two zero-day vulnerabilities worth $100K each by applying WWII "Inversion Theory"—the counterintuitive strategy of fortifying where planes DIDN'T get shot. His radical thesis: while 99.99% of cybersecurity companies fragment teams across millions of tools and expensive cloud solutions, the real breakthrough comes from inverting every assumption about how security should work.

Khichi's CyberAGI platform runs "extremely local" with zero cloud callbacks, unlimited testing for flat rates, and architecture-driven threat modeling that maps what could actually destroy your organization. From bootstrapped beginnings to multi-billion dollar ambitions, discover how one founder's contrarian approach to offensive security is revolutionizing an entire industry—one inversion at a time.


Key Topics

  • Zero-day discovery masterclass: How one client engagement uncovered $200K worth of vendor vulnerabilities
  • Full-stack offensive security: Why pen testers and defensive teams never talk (but should)
  • Inversion Theory from WWII planes: Fortify where attacks DON'T hit, not where they do
  • The fragmentation crisis: Teams scattered across "millions of tools" with zero collaboration
  • Local-first revolution: "We are not cloud-based. We are extremely local"—everything on your infrastructure
  • Bootstrapped efficiency: How AWS horror stories drove the anti-cloud architecture decision
  • Architecture-driven threat modeling: Upload diagrams, get security-focused rebuilds with vulnerabilities highlighted
  • Tabletop exercise automation: One-click DND-style attack simulations for cross-team preparedness
  • RunPod GPU partnership: Solving scalability without compromising privacy or breaking budgets
  • Conference-first sales strategy: Why founder-led marketing beats "used car salesman" LinkedIn tactics
  • The MSP distribution play: Early design partners in Dallas shaping product-market fit


Chapters

  • 00:01 Introduction to CyberAGI and the Full-Stack Vision
  • 00:44 Building Unified Platforms from Fragmented Cybersecurity Teams
  • 01:53 Understanding Full Stack and Offensive Security Fundamentals
  • 05:07 Inversion Theory: WWII Strategy Applied to Cybersecurity Architecture
  • 07:15 The Platform Ecosystem: Making Cybersecurity Tools Communicate
  • 10:02 Targeting Small Businesses with Enterprise-Grade Protection
  • 12:27 Breaking the Price and Privacy Barriers in Cybersecurity
  • 13:31 Local Infrastructure vs. Cloud: The Anti-AWS Strategy
  • 17:08 GPU Scalability and RunPod Partnership for Resource Management
  • 19:11 Excalibur Platform: Autonomous Scanning and Attack Landscape Mapping
  • 21:06 Growth Through MSP Partnerships and Distribution Channels
  • 25:00 The Zero-Day Discovery Story: Customer Experiment That Changed Everything
  • 28:27 Conference-First Sales: Why Founder-Led Marketing Works
  • 31:42 Building Human Connection in an AI-Fragmented World
  • 34:57 Multi-Billion Dollar Vision: Beautiful Products That Work Together
  • 39:39 Creating Your Own Luck Through Hard Work and Mastery
  • 42:25 Future Modules: 100% Coverage Penetration Testing and Live Financial Reporting
  • 47:30 Final Advice: Using AI as Leverage, Not Replacement


Keywords: Cybersecurity, AI, Offensive Security, Full Stack, Threat Modeling, CyberAGI, Excalibur, Inversion Theory, Platform Unification, Human Connection, Local Infrastructure, SMB Security


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1 month ago
42 minutes 35 seconds

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AI Masters: Mike May, Mountain Theory | Why Your AI Will Get Hacked (And How to Stop It)

Bad actors are weaponizing AI faster than businesses can secure it. Mike May, CEO of Mountain Theory and 25-year cybersecurity veteran (17 M&A deals in one year), drops hard truths about the 72% of companies already using AI without protection—and reveals his "separation of powers" framework that's keeping Fortune 500s alive. While everyone's rushing to deploy AI, May exposes the ByteDance intern attack that cost "tens of millions" and why your anomaly detection is probably useless against agentic AI attacks. With quantum computing about to shred current encryption "like tissue paper" and AI already passing Turing tests, this isn't just compliance—it's survival.

May breaks down how multi-model separation prevents catastrophic single points of failure, why nation-state actors are already inside your systems (you just don't know it), and what businesses must do RIGHT NOW before autonomous AI attackers eliminate the human element entirely. His business partner invented 2FA and helped implement FBI fingerprinting—they're not messing around.

Key Topics

  • 72% of companies using AI without security (293M companies globally)
  • ByteDance intern attack: How one malicious algorithm cost "tens of millions"
  • Why current anomaly detection fails against agentic AI that "hits roadblocks and keeps going"
  • Nation-state vs hacktivist attacks: The invisible data siphoning you'll never detect
  • Multi-model separation: Stop putting "all your eggs in one basket"
  • Quantum + AI convergence: "Leave that there" moment that changes everything
  • AI-to-AI attacks through JIPR protocols without human intervention
  • SOC 2, NIST, GDPR compliance gaps in AI-first companies
  • $4K budget can now build agentic AI—including for bad actors


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to AI Security and Separation of Powers
  • 02:00 Understanding the Separation of Powers Framework
  • 04:28 Integrating AI Security into Business Models
  • 07:12 Anomaly Detection in AI Systems
  • 09:36 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
  • 11:57 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity
  • 14:33 The Impact of AI on Business Operations
  • 17:03 The Importance of Security Certifications
  • 19:36 Separation of Concerns in AI Development
  • 21:57 Unique Vulnerabilities in AI Systems
  • 23:54 Educating the Public on AI and Cybersecurity
  • 26:02 The Future Landscape of AI and Quantum Computing


Keywords: AI security, separation of powers, anomaly detection, cybersecurity, agentic AI, business operations, AI regulations, quantum computing, trust in AI, AI vulnerabilities


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1 month ago
35 minutes 37 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Vikram Kanda, Vue Health | Transforming Healthcare Marketing

In this episode, we sit down with Vikram Kanda—Chief Medical Officer of Vue Health—an independent healthcare agency who is finding rare disease patients that Big Pharma agencies completely miss. While traditional agencies take 12-18 months to launch campaigns, Vue Health executes in 90 days, using targeted outreach that has diagnosed patients in underserved Spanish-speaking communities within weeks.

Vik shares how his team discovered that certain regions weren't diagnosing specific rare diseases—not due to genetics, but because of poor communication strategies. Through real examples from Boston's biotech scene, he explains how Vue Health's approach to pharmaceutical marketing directly saves lives by connecting the right patients with life-changing treatments at the right time.


Key Topics

  • Vue Health's senior-first strategy vs. traditional agency junior account management

  • Proprietary AI technology for instant team assembly and campaign optimization

  • Why geographic diagnosis gaps aren't genetic—they're communication failures

  • The death of pharmaceutical dinner programs and innovative peer-to-peer alternatives

  • Adult learning principles applied to medical education and marketing

  • Regulatory navigation and FDA compliance in pharmaceutical advertising

  • Omni-channel marketing strategies for rare diseases and gene therapy

  • Building collaborative team culture in healthcare marketing agencies

  • AI integration in medical communications while maintaining human oversight

  • A patient-centered approach that bridges communication gaps between doctors and families


    Chapters

  • 00:00 – Vue Health's Founding Story and Mission

  • 05:07 – Senior-First Strategy vs Traditional Agency Models

  • 11:39 – Real-World Case Study: Diagnosing Rare Disease Patients

  • 18:00 – Building Collaborative Team Culture in Healthcare Marketing

  • 23:19 – Bridging Communication Gaps Between Patients and Physicians

  • 29:00 – AI Innovation and Proprietary Technology Development

  • 34:43 – Leadership Wisdom and Final Thoughts


    Keywords: Pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare, digital marketing, patient education, AI in healthcare, marketing strategies, team culture, medical communications, innovative approaches,


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1 month ago
37 minutes 10 seconds

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Pat Utz, Abstract | $9M AI Tracks 140K Government Sites So Lawyers Don't Have To

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Utz—co-founder of Abstract and Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur—who's building the most comprehensive regulatory monitoring system ever created. While most companies react to regulatory changes after they hit, Abstract's AI monitors 140,000+ government entities twice daily, from federal agencies to special districts, helping Fortune 500 companies and top law firms stay ahead of policy shifts that could reshape entire industries.

Pat reveals how his team's cold-calling 200+ potential clients led to breakthrough insights about proactive risk management, and why "infinite intelligence" through AI will fundamentally disrupt white-collar analyst work. With unprecedented regulatory change from the current administration creating the "most amount of change we've seen in decades," Abstract's platform becomes critical infrastructure for navigating policy chaos. From tariff implications to executive orders, this conversation explores how AI can process millions of regulatory data points to predict business impact before it happens.


Key Topics

  • Regulatory intelligence at scale: Monitoring 140,000+ government entities daily
  • $9M+ funding journey from college research project to enterprise platform
  • Proactive vs reactive compliance: Moving beyond traditional legal tech
  • Three critical impact vectors: Product, labor, and taxation disruption
  • Current political climate driving unprecedented regulatory velocity
  • "Infinite intelligence" concept and the future of analyst-level work
  • AI workflow automation replacing manual document review processes
  • Citation-based AI systems for legal and regulatory accuracy
  • Enterprise customization for law firms and Fortune 500 companies
  • Government data chaos: Structuring millions of changes across inconsistent websites
  • Entry-level disruption in white-collar professional services
  • Context-driven AI deployment for specific regulatory workflows


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Abstract and Pat Utz

03:38 The Journey of Building Abstract

09:12 Understanding the Regulatory Landscape

14:50 The Role of AI in Compliance and Risk Management

20:52 Navigating Change in a Dynamic Environment

26:45 The Future of Work and AI's Impact


Keywords: AI regulation, legal tech, government transparency, regulatory compliance, policy monitoring, startup funding, workflow automation, enterprise AI, legal intelligence, risk management, government affairs, regulatory change


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1 month ago
29 minutes 35 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Petros Topouzis, JobPiloteer | The Post-AI Economy, A Veteran Entrepreneur's Perspective

In this episode, we sit down with Petros Topouzis—serial entrepreneur, JobPiloteer CEO, and co-founder of Jubile Tech Incubator —who delivers the most controversial economic predictions you'll hear this year. While traditional job searches take 4.2 months, JobPiloteer's AI agents apply to 100+ jobs daily, landing candidates at Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. But this conversation goes far beyond job applications.

Petros argues that 80% workforce displacement is inevitable within decades, requiring radical economic restructuring to prevent civil unrest. He proposes zero corporate taxes for job-creating startups under $5M revenue, 50% dividend taxes to force reinvestment, and massive capital gains taxes to stop wealth hoarding. From fusion energy economics to multi-planetary expansion, this is strategic intelligence for leaders navigating capitalism's biggest transformation since industrialisation .


Key Topics

  • AI workforce displacement and the 4.2-month job search crisis
  • Radical tax restructuring: 0% corporate tax for startups, 50% dividend tax
  • Why real estate speculation is destroying entrepreneurship
  • Government grant programs replacing traditional VC models
  • Unlimited fusion energy as civilization's next phase transition
  • Corporate feudalism vs. federal social programs
  • Multi-planetary expansion as economic necessity
  • BRICS currency threats and America's strategic technology focus
  • Automation economics: from $15K monthly AI costs to human replacement
  • Psychological crisis of human purpose in automated society

Chapters

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Petros Topouzis and JobPiloteer
  • 01:09 – The Journey to JobPiloteer
  • 03:16 – The Vision Behind JobPiloteer
  • 06:49 – The Future of Work and AI
  • 10:07 – Navigating the Transition to AI
  • 15:49 – Geopolitical Implications of AI and UBI
  • 25:19 – The Decline of American Manufacturing
  • 27:26 – Real Estate and Economic Inequality
  • 29:58 – Healthcare Waste and Economic Responsibility
  • 32:42 – Empowering Small Businesses
  • 35:58 – Taxation and Economic Growth
  • 39:12 – The Future of Work and AI
  • 42:28 – Government Support for Startups
  • 44:53 – The Evolution of Venture Capital
  • 55:35 – Exploring Humanity's Future and AI
  • 59:16 – The Quest for Free Energy and Its Implications
  • 01:03:05 – Theories of Human Origin and Extraterrestrial Influence
  • 01:07:03 – The Nature of the Universe and Cosmic Theories
  • 01:11:00 – The Duality of Humanity's Future: Pessimism vs Optimism


Keywords: AI automation, economic policy, taxation reform, entrepreneurship, venture capital, fusion energy, workforce displacement, startup funding, government policy, future of work, space exploration, economic inequality


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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 45 seconds

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AI Masters, Suresh Yalamanchilli | From a Million Images to Two—Reinventing Computer Vision

Amniscient's founder Suresh Yalamanchili explains how his team slashed computer-vision training from a million pictures to as few as two—while hitting 99.9 % accuracy. If you work in retail self-checkout, industrial QA, or robotics, this is the next big leap after large-language models.


What You’ll Hear

• Why too much data can wreck a vision model• How Amnition’s AR capture + auto-label pipeline works

• 4-step workflow to deploy a model in days, not months• Ethics litmus test: “Would you tell your mom about it?”

• The future: Vision AI, embodied agents & rock-solid privacy


Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Mic check & intro – meet Suresh

01:04 What is Amnition? Solving CV model pain points

02:49 Real deployments: self-checkout & weld inspection

03:20 Two-image build & the 99.9 % promise

05:57 When GPUs “run home to mama”: data-overload failures

09:57 Founding story – from smart leasing offices to CV engine

12:51 Variety • Variation • Quality vs. Noise

15:03 The 4-step workflow (catalog → AR capture → ML build → API)

20:14 Legacy CV needs 1 M images—here’s the workaround

27:33 Generative AI from real pixels, not CGI

30:03 Vision AI meets robotics & embodied agents

32:45 “Tell-your-mom” ethics and privacy safeguards

38:26 Assistive vision for K-12 & accessibility

41:03 Startup boom déjà vu (dot-com parallels)

45:30 Free trials & final takeaways


Quotable Moments

• “Sometimes excess data is a detriment to the AI model.” — Suresh

• “It runs home to mama when it’s scared.” — on inference overload

• “Would you tell your mom about it? If not, don’t do it.” — AI-ethics rule


Keywords

computer vision, Amniscient, Amnisphere, AI startup, object recognition, data labeling, synthetic data, industrial automation, self-checkout AI, robotics vision, edge AI, 99.9 accuracy, two-image training, AI ethics, Joe Cervino Podcast

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3 months ago
40 minutes 33 seconds

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AI Masters: Dr. Rachel StClair, Simuli AI | Bridging the gap to AGI with Hyperdimensional Computing

In this conversation, Dr. Rachel StClair, co-founder and CEO of Simuli, discusses the groundbreaking technology of hyperdimensional computing and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. She explains how this new mathematical approach can lead to more efficient data processing and storage, ultimately paving the way for advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI). The discussion also touches on the challenges posed by quantum computing, the importance of team dynamics in innovation, and the role of biomimicry in developing smarter computing systems. Dr. StClair emphasizes the need for a long-term vision in technology development and the potential impact of their work on various industries.


Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Hyperdimensional Computing

01:47 – Understanding Hyperdimensional Computing

04:56 – Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in AI

09:19 – Future Plans and Innovations at Simuli

13:40 – Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing Challenges

18:39 – Bridging the Gap to Quantum Computing

22:28 – Learning from Nature and Technology

27:33 – Holographic Computing Explained

31:36 – Leading Disruptive Technology

35:19 – Target Clients and Applications


Takeaways:

• Hyperdimensional computing is a new mathematical approach to data representation.

• Simuli aims to develop AGI technology that transcends human limitations.

• The efficiency of hyperdimensional computing can lead to significant cost savings in AI processing.

• Current AI technologies face challenges in power consumption and data handling.

• Simuli's technology is designed to work on existing hardware while paving the way for future innovations.

• Cybersecurity is a major focus, with data agnostic lossless compression enhancing security.

• Quantum computing poses both challenges and opportunities for data encryption.

• Holographic principles are applied in hyperdimensional computing for data efficiency.

• Biomimicry is a key inspiration for developing smarter computing systems.

• Team dynamics and collaboration are crucial for driving innovation in technology.


Sound Bites:

"We're not trying to recreate a brain in a computer."

"We can reconstruct the whole data from just a part."

"This is a long-term company focused on the future."


Keywords:Hyperdimensional Computing, AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Data Efficiency, Simulai, AGI, Technology Innovation, Neural Networks, Biomimicry

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3 months ago
41 minutes

The Genius Scale Podcast
AI Masters: Curtis Northcutt, Cleanlab AI | Fixing AI For The Good Of Humanity

Genius Scale welcomes Curtis Northcutt, Founder and CEO of CleanLab AI, a groundbreaking company tackling one of AI's most critical issues: reliability. In this powerful episode, Curtis shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing in rural Kentucky to becoming a leader in AI reliability, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities—what he refers to as the 'snowball effect.'

We delve into how CleanLab addresses the trust crisis in generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, eliminating hallucinations, knowledge gaps, and retrieval failures. Curtis discusses pivotal moments like the transition from classical machine learning to generative AI and highlights his significant achievements in detecting cheating in online education.

CleanLab provides enterprises with an efficient, cost-effective safeguard layer, ensuring AI outputs are reliable, safe, and trustworthy. Curtis also emphasizes the necessity of trust in successfully implementing AI technologies in businesses.

Explore Curtis's visionary insights into AI's potential to empower humanity and improve lives, his guiding philosophy of shifting from "why" to "why not," and the importance of self-care and supporting others in leadership roles.


Sound Bites

  • "Why not use my life to do something great?"
  • "The simplicity of that solution has helped us a lot."
  • "A genius is accessible to anyone, I believe."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CleanLab and Curtis Northcutt

01:04 The Snowball Effect: Curtis's Journey to Success

05:16 Discovering Cheating in Online Education

12:31 The Birth of Confident Learning

15:18 The Mission of CleanLab: Ensuring AI Reliability

18:51 Onboarding and Implementation of CleanLab

24:04 Delivering CleanLab to Enterprise Solutions

25:09 Navigating the Startup Landscape

25:46 Supporting Startups and Enterprises

26:30 Ensuring AI Reliability and Safety

28:31 Future Vision for CleanLab

33:03 The Role of Leadership in AI

35:37 The Promise of AI for Humanity

37:29 Adapting to Market Changes

41:02 Educating the Market on AI Solutions

44:43 Self-Care as a Leader

46:50 Philosophy of Fulfillment


Keywords

AI reliability, CleanLab, Curtis Northcutt, generative AI, machine learning, online education, trust in AI, business growth, startup culture, leadership

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3 months ago
58 minutes 12 seconds

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AI Masters: Amarjot Singh, Skylark Labs | Creating Embodied AI Superintelligence

In this conversation, we sit down with Amarjot Singh, founder & CEO of Skylark Labs, to explore how they're leading the world in building embodied AI super-intelligence, and where artificial intelligence is headed next. From self-evolving digital organisms to real-world deployment in defense and public safety, they unpack the promise—and the guardrails—of autonomous, collaborative learning systems. Amarjot argues that AI should lift everyone, not just the tech elite, and shares the hardware and supply-chain hurdles his team faces as they build toward super-intelligence.


What You’ll Learn

🤖 Self-aware AI—how Skylark Labs is building models that improve themselves.

🌱 Digital life forms that evolve the way humans do.

🛡️ Why ethical guardrails are non-negotiable for autonomous learning.

🧠 How machine-to-machine collaborative learning accelerates super-intelligence.

🏛️ Real-world impact: defense, public safety, and beyond.

🔧 The supply-chain & hardware challenges every AI startup must solve.

🚀 A future packed with robotics, motor control, and systems that update in the wild.


Chapter Markers

00:00 Introduction to Skylark Labs AI

01:23 The Concept of Digital Life Forms

03:50 Self-Evolving Digital Organisms

04:59 Guardrails and Consciousness in AI

07:41 Learning from Environment and Collaboration

09:33 Open Source vs Closed Source AI

11:19 Collaborative Learning for Super-Intelligence

13:19 Core Features of Super-Intelligence

15:10 Platforms for Interoperability18:41 Updating Autonomous Systems

20:49 Deployment Strategies for AI Solutions

22:53 Navigating Supply-Chain Challenges

24:26 Modular AI Models and Their Efficiency

26:53 Exciting Use Cases and Future Vision

28:46 Advancements in Robotics and Motor Control

30:28 Business Strategies and Market Focus

35:23 Vision for Inclusive AI Technology


#AI #SkylarkLabs #DigitalLifeForms #AutonomousLearning #Superintelligence #CollaborativeLearning #EthicalAI #DefenseTech #PublicSafety #HardwareChallenges

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4 months ago
39 minutes 5 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Chris Boyd & The 4-Minute Mile Acquisition | From Sales Rep to CEO

From Sales Rep to CEO: Chris Boyd on Vision, Growth & Self-Belief

In this inspiring episode, Chris Boyd, CEO of Network Depot, takes us through his remarkable journey from a part-time sales rep to leading a thriving IT services company. Chris shares hard-earned insights on taking pride in your work, mastering the art of persuasion, and the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He dives into what it takes to scale a business, balance family life, and pursue bold goals with confidence.


🔑 Key Takeaways

  • Success starts with pride in your work and belief in your vision

  • Persuasion is a critical, learnable skill in business growth

  • Scaling a company requires smart marketing, sales, and culture-building

  • Entrepreneurs must navigate personal ambition while maintaining strong relationships

  • Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can fuel long-term success


🎧 Sound Bites"Take pride in your work.""You have to normalize it.""You have to believe in yourself."


⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro to Chris Boyd and Network Depot02:09 – Chris’s Journey to Leadership04:35 – The Intersection of Running and Business06:57 – Building a Sales Team from Scratch09:07 – Authenticity in Sales11:29 – Understanding the MSP Model13:53 – Culture of Excellence16:04 – Strategies for Scaling18:32 – Customer Experience Mapping21:11 – Marketing for Growth26:23 – Entrepreneurial Challenges26:49 – Fatherhood and New Perspectives28:15 – Taking Ownership of Network Depot29:51 – The Journey to Business Ownership31:47 – Overcoming Adversity32:51 – Vision and Execution34:10 – Emotional Rollercoaster of Success35:35 – Financial Implications of Big Goals39:10 – Normalizing Ambition40:55 – Isolation and Focus42:54 – Relationships and Ambition47:11 – The Power of Support51:03 – Final Thoughts

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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 22 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Khoa Le, Eyes of AI | Pioneering Australian AI in Dental Healthcare | From Local Innovation to Global Impact

Khoa Le, Eyes of AI | Revolutionizing Dental Diagnostics with Artificial Intelligence

In this episode, we sit down with Khoa Le, founder of Eyes of AI, a pioneering Australian company transforming dental healthcare through artificial intelligence. Khoa shares how their innovative technology automates dental X-ray analysis to boost accuracy, efficiency, and clinician support.

We explore the startup’s early challenges, the importance of removing bias from medical data, and the company's vision for global expansion. Khoa also emphasizes why purpose-driven partnerships and collaboration are essential for advancing healthcare innovation.


Topics Covered:

  • AI-powered dental diagnostics and X-ray automation

  • Improving clinical outcomes and reducing misdiagnosis

  • Global scaling strategies and industry partnerships

  • The role of data integrity in medical AI

  • What the future holds for AI in healthcare

Key Takeaways:

  • AI enhances, not replaces, the clinician’s role

  • Unbiased data is essential for accurate diagnostics

  • Dental workflows are ready for disruption

  • Eyes of AI is partnering with equipment manufacturers to expand access

  • Future plans include automating more dental processes

🔍 “The industry is ripe for disruption.”
💡 “Investing in unbiased data is crucial.”
🧠 “AI can improve patient health outcomes.”

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4 months ago
24 minutes 49 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Sadra Shokouhi, Hashthink AI | AI Adoption and Trends of 2025

Connect with Sadra: https://hashthink.com/


In this episode, we sit down with Sadra Shokouhi, CTO and co-founder of HashThink, to explore how AI and automation are reshaping business.

Sadra shares his journey into the world of AI, emphasizing the value of technology agnosticism, the growing impact of retrieval augmentation (RAG), and why human oversight remains critical in AI-driven systems. From practical insights for small businesses to the role of conversational AI and small language models, this conversation is packed with forward-thinking advice on scaling with intelligence and intent.


Key Topics:

  • Technology agnosticism in AI
  • Retrieval augmentation (RAG)
  • AI for small business scalability
  • Conversational data insights
  • Sales automation & human oversight
  • Mass AI literacy
  • Small language models (SLMs)


Chapters:

00:00 – Intro to HashThink and Saeedra Shokui

01:22 – The Journey into AI and Automation

02:44 – Tech Agnosticism in AI Solutions

04:18 – What is Retrieval Augmentation (RAG)?

06:27 – The Role of Data in Business Automation

08:06 – Conversational Layers in AI

10:40 – Small Biz AI Integration Tips

13:14 – Automating Workflows

16:46 – Human Oversight in AI

19:35 – AI’s Future in Sales

21:28 – Mass Literacy for AI Adoption

23:30 – Defining Business in AI Terms

26:21 – Tech Integration & Scalability

28:27 – Small Language Models (SLMs)

30:23 – Preparing for What’s Next


AI, automation, HashThink, technology agnosticism, retrieval augmentation, business insights, small business, conversational AI, human oversight, sales automation, mass literacy, small language models

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5 months ago
32 minutes

The Genius Scale Podcast
AI Masters: Atul Raghunathan | Hyperbound, The AI Revolutionizing Enterprise Sales

In this episode, we sit down with Atul Raghunathan, co-founder and CTO/CRO of HyperBound AI, to explore how his team is reshaping sales training using advanced AI role play technology. Born out of necessity and backed by Y Combinator, HyperBound has rapidly gained traction—thanks in part to viral marketing and strong user-generated content.

Atul walks us through the company’s pivot from an AISDR tool to a dynamic sales training platform, shares how AI is helping onboard and certify sales teams, and explains why real-time scoring still has its limits. He also opens up about the importance of team culture, executive assistance, and the long-term vision of integrating AI into enterprise sales teams.


Highlights:

- Why HyperBound “went mega viral”

- How AI is transforming sales coaching and team building

- The untapped potential of AI agents in sales calls

- Lessons from the Y Combinator experience

- The role of executive assistants in scaling startups


Chapters:00:00 – Intro to HyperBound AI

02:28 – Building the Company

05:26 – Inbound vs. Outbound Sales

08:08 – Going Viral

10:40 – AI Role Plays & Scoring

13:17 – AI-Powered Sales Teams

15:47 – Future of AI in Sales

19:51 – AI vs. Human Performance

20:34 – Real-Time Data Limits

22:37 – Sales Training with AI

25:31 – Long-Term Vision

28:04 – Team Growth & Culture

30:05 – Engineering & Product Development

32:35 – Feedback Loops

36:09 – Y Combinator's Impact


Notable Quotes:“We needed it ourselves.”

“We went viral—like mega viral.”

“You're a great host, I gotta say.” (had to include this one)


HyperBound AI, AI role play, sales training, sales technology, Y Combinator, viral marketing, AI agents, team culture, executive assistance, startup growth, commercialization

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5 months ago
38 minutes 27 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Cybersecurity Masters: Mike Crandall | 60% of SMBs Go Under When Their Data Is Breached

Get in contact with Mike: https://digitalbeachhead.com/


In this episode, I sit down with Mike Crandall, CEO of Digital Beachhead, to talk about his transition from military service to leading a cybersecurity firm focused on protecting small businesses. We discuss the unique challenges these businesses face, how trust plays a critical role in cybersecurity, and ways to make cyber protection more accessible and relatable.


Mike also shares his outlook on future opportunities in the Department of Defense space and what leadership lessons from his military background continue to guide his company today.


Key Takeaways:

  • Military experience can shape strong cybersecurity leadership

  • Many small businesses underestimate their cyber risks

  • Building client trust is essential in this industry

  • Affordable and scalable cybersecurity solutions are possible

  • Growth opportunities are emerging in the DOD sector


Sound Bites:"Trust is key in cybersecurity.""You have to always move forward.""You have to find leaders who believe in you."


Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Digital Beachhead and Mike Crandall00:58 – Mike's Journey from Military to Cybersecurity02:14 – The Evolution of Digital Beachhead04:05 – Understanding Small Business Cybersecurity Needs06:54 – The Reality of Cyber Breaches in Small Businesses08:48 – Real-World Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions10:52 – Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Small Businesses12:50 – Sales Strategies for Cybersecurity Solutions14:37 – Building Trust in Cybersecurity Services16:30 – Future Plans and Growth Opportunities for Digital Beachhead19:15 – Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement21:06 – Cybersecurity Protocols for Small Businesses22:29 – Understanding Cybersecurity Basics24:17 – Making Cybersecurity Relatable26:03 – The Real Cost of Data Breaches26:58 – Passion for Helping Small Businesses29:12 – Lessons from Military Leadership37:25 – Parting Wisdom and Advice


Keywords:
cybersecurity, small business, Digital Beachhead, military transition, business growth, trust, cybersecurity awareness, DOD, risk management, technology

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5 months ago
39 minutes 59 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Your Business Issues Are Symptomatic | Blanca Bastos of BStructural

Connect with Blanca: https://bstructural.com/


In this episode, I speak with Blanca Bastos, founder and managing director of B-Structural, a consultancy focused on aligning people, processes, and systems for sustainable business growth. Blanca shares how disconnections in communication, poor process documentation, and overreliance on technology are common structural faults in organizations—and how her firm helps fix them.

We dive into real-world examples, including a transformative case in the construction industry, where process automation and employee training drastically improved operational efficiency. Blanca also explains BPM maturity levels, the power of diagnostics, and why continuous improvement is non-negotiable for long-term success.

Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a mature organization, this conversation is packed with insights on how to optimize, document, and grow intelligently.


Key Takeaways:

  • Structural faults often stem from poor communication and undocumented processes

  • Business process management (BPM) is essential for growth and agility

  • Technology is only as effective as the processes it supports

  • Diagnosing BPM maturity helps organizations know where to start

  • Training and education drive lasting change

  • Personal growth is directly tied to business success


Sound Bites:"Training is always important.""We have to go deep and deep.""AI is not going anywhere."


Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to B-Structural and Blanca Bastos04:21 – The Journey of Starting B-Structural08:47 – Understanding Business Processes and Their Importance13:31 – Diagnosing Structural Faults in Organizations18:18 – Common Structural Faults in Organizations22:47 – The Role of Technology in Process Management27:26 – Mapping Processes and Overcoming Challenges31:50 – The Continuous Nature of Process Improvement35:12 – The Cost of Inefficient Systems37:57 – Educating Executives on Process Management39:51 – Identifying Ideal Clients for BPM42:39 – Starting Points for Client Engagement45:15 – The Process of Growth Book Overview49:24 – Personal Growth and Business Alignment53:04 – The Structural Impact of Processes55:06 – Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations

B-Structural, business process management, organizational transformation, operational efficiency, sustainable growth, process automation, business consultancy, BPM maturity, structural faults, technology in business

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5 months ago
55 minutes 53 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
AI Masters: Luke Arrigoni | Deep Fake Crisis, Solved.

Sign up for Loti AI: https://www.lotiai.com/sign-up

Looking to grow or sell your B2B tech firm? Schedule a call with me here: https://cal.com/cervino/growth-plan-intro


Summary

In this conversation, Luke Arrigoni, founder of Loti AI, discusses the implications of AI in likeness surveillance and content management. He shares insights on the evolution of AI technology, the ethical considerations surrounding its use, and the importance of creativity and mathematics in navigating this landscape. The discussion also touches on the future of work in an AI-driven world and the necessity for individuals to adapt and retool their skills in response to technological advancements.


Takeaways

Loti AI focuses on likeness surveillance and protection.

AI technology has evolved significantly over the years.

Ethics in AI is crucial, especially regarding content management.

Public figures are increasingly concerned about their digital likeness.

Creativity and math play a vital role in AI development.

The future job market will be fundamentally different due to AI.

Individuals must embrace change and retool their skills.

AI can help manage and protect personal content online.

Understanding AI requires a blend of technical and creative skills.

The importance of ethical considerations in AI applications. 


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Loti AI and Its Purpose

01:08 The Evolution of Loti AI

02:54 Defensive and Offensive Strategies in AI

04:52 The Technology Behind Loti AI

06:33 Takedown Strategies and Relationships

08:04 Clientele and Consumer App Launch

10:41 The Necessity of Loti AI

12:24 Working with Platforms for Prevention

14:44 Human-Centric Business Model

16:43 AI Ethics and Free Speech

18:17 Establishing Rules for AI Generation

21:08 The Journey of Learning AI Models

24:22 Decision-Making in Tech Focus

27:18 Adapting to Rapid Technological Changes

30:17 The Future of Work: Art and Mathematics

33:14 Retooling and Re-skilling for the Future

36:18 Embracing Change in Technology

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5 months ago
32 minutes 22 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Real-World Update On AI Implementation & Adoption Challenges | Dante Crescenzi @ RocketLocal AI

"Don't be afraid of AI. Embrace it."


Summary

In this conversation, Jose Cervino interviews Dante Crescenzi, founder of Rocket Local AI and Impact Works, discussing the integration of AI in marketing and business operations. They explore how AI can enhance efficiency, the importance of educating clients about AI, and the evolving landscape of SEO and content creation. Dante emphasizes the need for human-centric approaches in AI-driven marketing and shares insights on the future of work, where AI and humans collaborate to drive business success.


Takeaways

  • Rocket Local leverages AI to streamline business operations.
  • Impact Works focuses on AI automation for enhanced efficiency.
  • Client education on AI is crucial for successful integration.
  • AI technology is evolving rapidly, requiring businesses to adapt quickly.
  • SEO strategies must evolve with AI advancements.
  • Human-centric content is essential for effective marketing.
  • AI can significantly reduce the time spent on traditional marketing tasks.
  • Small businesses must embrace AI to remain competitive.
  • The future of work will involve collaboration between AI and humans.
  • Entrepreneurship will rise as AI tools empower individuals.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rocket Local and Impact Works

01:26 The Vision for AI Integration

03:56 Balancing Multiple Businesses with AI

06:33 Client Engagement and Education on AI

09:11 Navigating Rapid AI Developments

11:24 Service Delivery and Client Acquisition

13:48 SEO Strategies in the Age of AI

18:08 Navigating Predictability in Content Creation

19:41 The Role of AI in Business Operations

21:56 Balancing AI Implementation and Human Employment

24:26 Reskilling in the Age of AI

26:41 The Urgency of AI Adoption for Small Businesses

28:05 The Future of Work: AI and Human Collaboration

30:15 The Rise of Entrepreneurial Mindsets

32:00 AI Solutions for Small Business Efficiency

33:20 Embracing AI: A Call to Action for Business Owners

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7 months ago
35 minutes 58 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
Rising Stars: Andreas Martinson & Making Insights-On-Demand, Conversational Databases @ Basejump AI

"It's a new way of working, a paradigm shift."


Summary

In this conversation, Jose Cervino interviews Andreas Martinson, co-founder and CEO of Basejump AI, discussing the transformative impact of AI on data analytics. They explore the evolution of data tools, the critical importance of data governance, and how Basejump AI aims to democratize data access for businesses. Andreas emphasizes the need for precision analytics and trust in data, while also providing insights for startup founders on effective data management practices. The discussion highlights the future of AI in analytics and the importance of treating data teams with respect as they adapt to new technologies.


Takeaways

  • Basejump AI significantly reduces the time needed for data insights.
  • AI-first approaches can streamline data interactions.
  • Data analysts often become bottlenecks in data access.
  • Data governance ensures everyone understands key metrics.
  • Precision analytics allows for personalized data insights.
  • The app encourages a verification process for data accuracy.
  • A paradigm shift in data handling is underway with AI.
  • Startup founders can utilize a free tier to test the platform.
  • Focus is crucial for startups navigating AI integration.
  • Respecting data teams is essential for successful data management.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Basejump AI and Its Purpose

02:33 The Evolution of Data Interaction

05:18 Data Governance: Ensuring Trust in Analytics

07:59 Precision Analytics: A New Paradigm

10:31 Understanding Semantic Cache and Embeddings

12:51 Building Trust Through Data Verification

15:21 Targeting Ideal Customers for Basejump AI

19:21 Understanding the Target Audience

21:51 Data Practices for Startup Founders

26:54 Integrations and Future Developments

30:11 The Future of AI Data Agents

33:59 Open Source and Documentation Challenges

37:45 Final Thoughts on Data Teams and AI


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7 months ago
38 minutes 58 seconds

The Genius Scale Podcast
If you were to speak to B2B leaders about growing business, you'd see that business growth can usually be divided into levels - and each level requires a new set of tactics or strategies to get to the next. But we each, especially in the B2B space, also operate in some zone of genius that we aim to contribute to others. Some in saturated markets where they need to break free. Others in emerging markets where they need to achieve salient clarity. Either way, we saw they needed a platform to speak their mind. Which is why we started the Genius Scale podcast.