Road Work Ahead
We stand on the brink of disruption that will change the world in ways we could never imagine. Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Work have converged to create a perfect storm of fear and hope.
How do we respond as business owners, workers, and humans? This podcast explores the many answers to that question. This is not a forum for wild speculation or doom-and-gloom, end-of-the-world posturing. Instead, we are navigating disruption the same way we navigate a freeway under construction: When you see the bright orange sign that shouts "ROAD WORK AHEAD" you slow down, pay attention, and look out for the drivers around you.
Join me as I seek out and interview the people who are embracing disruption and committing themselves and their organizations to a brighter future.
Episodes
13 episodes
#12 - Matt Saunders: Is Artificial Intelligence Creative?
Can a machine harbor the soul of an artist? This question leads our latest discussion with Harvard professor and acclaimed artist Matt Saunders.It's not a simple question to answer. Creativity is a complex concept and we have to dig int...
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Episode 12
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1:05:35
#11 - Larisa Aslanyan: The Near-Future of PPC Advertising
Welcome back, after two months of silence, to Road Work Ahead, a podcast that explores the unmapped future of business and technology.My name is Sam Gerdt, and today I'm sharing a recent conversation with one of my long-time colleagues, ...
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Episode 11
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1:08:04
#10 - Henry Shapiro: Reclaim.ai, AI Scheduling & Time Management
Welcome everybody, once again, to Road Work Ahead, a podcast that explores the unmapped future of business and technology. My name is Sam Gerdt, and today I'm talking to the co-founder of a company that has, without exaggeration, changed my lif...
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Episode 10
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56:59
#9 - Harold Hughes: Proof of Experience, Blockchain, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship
We have a bad habit that we need to talk about. We tend to think that everybody has the same problems that we have. And every time we have a problem, we tend to go to the same places to find a solution. It's a bad habit for two reasons. First, ...
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Episode 9
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59:41
#8 - RETROSPECTIVE w/ Erin Durham: AI, Branding, Empathy, Responsibility
Last episode, we talked a lot about the importance of retrospection in the process of growth and innovation. Thinking back through all the talks I've had over the past several months on this podcast, this idea is the one that stood out to me as...
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Episode 8
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1:22:02
#NULL - A Simple Request
Hi everybody, No episode this week, I'm sorry! We're busy people and sometimes we have to take a week off. But I do have a request:We're two months into this podcast and we want to know if the content of our interviews is helpin...
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Episode 8
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1:25
#7 - Loryan & Megan Strant: Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism), Distraction & Organization, Being Retrospective
As someone who is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, there is an incredible amount of friction that I have to account for in my work and personal life. The same goes for other neurodivergent people - whether they have Autism, ...
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Episode 7
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1:39:42
#6 - Yuval Ackerman: The Value of Email, Building Audiences, First-Party Data, Personalization
I talk a lot about new technology with my guests, but maybe the most valuable way to connect with your audience isn't new at all. Email has been used and abused to the point that most people, marketers and salesmen included, have given up on in...
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Episode 6
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1:04:49
#5 - Kristi Hoffmaster: Cybersecurity Risk Management, Individual Responsibility, AI Impact, Freedom
How do you approach your duty and responsibility to protect yourself and those around you from cyber threats? Whether you're a large organization or an individual, it's never right to assume that someone else is protecting your best interests.<...
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Episode 5
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1:02:59
#4 - Mark Johnson: AI in Education & Product Development, LLMs as UI, Actual Demand for AI
When you work and live deeply within the realm of new technologies, it can be easy to forget that most of the world doesn't share that same perspective. Many of us have been spending the last 9 months freaking out about the generative AI arms r...
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Episode 4
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58:33
#3 - Chris Leone: 4-Day Workweek, ChatGPT, AI for Creatives & Education
Is the traditional five-day workweek on the chopping block? Can we unlock higher productivity and employee satisfaction with a four-day model? In this episode, we consider this concept with Chris Leone, CEO of Web Strategies, as he details how ...
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Episode 3
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1:13:37
#2 - Mitch Shue: AI Adoption, Data & Privacy, Art & IP, Advice for Students
I welcomed executive director of AIRISE at Clemson University, Mitch Shue, to our latest episode. With extensive experience from the startup world to the enterprise level, Mitch discussed his insights on AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity....
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Episode 2
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1:12:57
#1 - Will Stewart: Synthetic Media, Embracing Disruption, Brand, LED Studio
I sat with Will Stewart to discuss the imminent disruption in the media industry, driven by technological advancements and AI. Will reflected on his journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing change, innovation, and a clear vision. He see...
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Episode 1
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