No Brainer - An AI Podcast for Business
Artificial intelligence is reinventing business as we speak. You can either get up to speed or get left behind. The choice is yours and it’s a no-brainer. Join CognitivePath founders Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino as they chat with AI experts about the ideas, trends, and tools that are creating the future of business today.
Episodes
May 28, 2025 • 47 mins
The impact of AI on jobs is back in the headlines. Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino took to LinkedIn Live to weigh in on the truth behind the hype—what’s really driving layoffs, how leaders should respond, and why reimagining work is the only path forward.
They discuss the complex relationship between AI and job loss, exploring the economic pressures that lead to workforce reductions, and the impact of the AI hype cycle. They em...
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May 14, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of No Brainer, Geoff Livingston and Pete Erickson discuss the evolving landscape of lead generation and marketing strategies in the age of AI. Pete declares that the lead industrial complex is dead, with AI and eroding customer trust dramatically impacting demand generation. As an owner of AI event company Modev and consultant, Pete is experiencing these changes firsthand.
Pete and Geoff explore how traditional met...
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April 30, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of 'No Brainer,' hosts Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston dive into the critical issue of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age with entrepreneur Britt Bischoff. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on information integrity, defining key terms such as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
Britt, who has an extensive background combatting AI disinformation, shares insigh...
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April 16, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of No Brainer, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston welcome Lindsey Mastis—an independent journalist, keynote speaker, and AI enthusiast. Lindsey shares her perspective on the positive potential of AI, drawing on her background in journalism and her latest work, including a mini-documentary exploring how AI is reshaping the music industry.
The conversation dives into why general public adoption of AI still lags behind...
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April 2, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of No Brainer, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino chat with Kate O'Neill about leadership, human-friendly AI decision making, and her new book What Matters Next. Kate is the founder and CEO of strategic advisory firm KO Insights, host of the Tech Humanist Show, a highly acclaimed global keynote speaker, and a four-time business author. Her work has earned her a coveted spot on the Thinkers50 Radar in 2020 and s...
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March 19, 2025 • 51 mins
AiDigiTales creator and AI for Kids podcast host Amber Ivey joins Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston to discuss the significance of AI literacy for children, the role of data in AI, and how governments can use AI effectively. The conversation elaborated on the importance of educating children about AI, the practical challenges that governments face with data accuracy, and the future of AI in the public sector.
Additionally, Amber s...
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March 5, 2025 • 46 mins
Harnessing AI and Data in Advocacy featuring Tom Spencer from AdvocacyAI
Get ready for a fascinating discussion about how AI is impacting the political advocacy space with Tom Spencer, CEO and Founder of AdvocacyAI. In this episode of the No Brainer Podcast, Tom, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston dive into explore topics ranging from the role of AI in advocacy, effective data utilization, and the human element in political communi...
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February 19, 2025 • 52 mins
As a CMO and serial marketing innovator, Shiv Singh has been on the forefront digital change for decades. So, when he says that AI is underhyped, marketers might want to pay attention.
In this 50th (50th!) episode of No Brainer, Shiv joins hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino for a power-packed conversation about AI’s transformative potential and the future of marketing in an AI-driven world.
For marketers who want to remain r...
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February 5, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of 'No Brainer,' Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston are joined by Nina and Steven Moss, co-founders of Mendit.ai, to address the growing influence of AI on marketing and content creation. They discuss the positive and negative impacts of AI-generated content, the importance of maintaining authenticity, and how technology can be used to detect and limit the spread of fraudulent reviews and misinformation.
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January 22, 2025 • 38 mins
If data is gold, then the domain-specific data in membership and customer communities is platinum.
In this episode of No Brainer, CognitivePath’s Greg and Geoff discuss the high-potential intersection of community, content, and AI with Conor Sibley, CTO of Higher Logic – an industry leader in cloud-based engagement platforms for associations and enterprises.
They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, particular...
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January 8, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of The No Brainer Podcast, Geoff Livingston hosts Greg Kihlstrom, an expert in agile work, marketing, and AI. They discuss trends in generative AI, practical applications of AI in business, the importance of agile principles, common misconceptions, and how to make AI less intimidating for employees. Tune in to gain insights on maximizing AI's potential while minimizing disruptions and enhancing cross-departmental co...
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December 18, 2024 • 53 mins
In this special episode of No Brainer, we are sharing four interviews Geoff Livingston conducted with brand experts at the recent GovAI Summit. Our speakers join us from Adobe, Abt Global, Zoom and Avaya, and discuss the state of federal, state and local adoption of AI technologies.
Conversations include the adoption of image, video, and text generative AI, ethical AI to serve citizens, taxpayers and other consumers of digital gov...
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December 4, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode of 'No Brainer,' Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston host Sanjeev Pulapaka, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS and lead author of 'Empowering the Public Sector with Generative AI.'
They start the conversation with a discussion about how the Trump Administration will likely deregulate AI guidance, further increasing the speed of adoption in the federal sector. Then three take a deep dive into the impact of generativ...
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November 20, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode, Greg and Geoff welcome Lisa Nirell to discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for organizations.
Lisa helps mindful leaders cultivate healthy companies and careers. Organizations such as AARP, Alliance Bernstein, CoStar Group, and Hilton hire Lisa to navigate high-stakes transitions. She’s a two-time author, growth strategist, executive coach, open water swimmer, and meditation student.
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October 23, 2024 • 53 mins
In this episode of No Brainer, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino chat with guest Gam Dias to explore the intersection of AI and customer service. They discuss the cautious optimism consumers have towards generative AI, the importance of maintaining human interaction in customer service, and the long-term implications of automation in business. The conversation highlights the need for businesses to balance efficiency with empa...
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October 9, 2024 • 48 mins
In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino are joined by Kate Arnold, a senior AI and watsonx technical specialist at IBM and adjunct professor at Fairfield University and Columbia University.
They discuss the current state of AI and its impact on consumers and businesses. They also explore the importance of strategic implementation, change management, and employee education in AI adoption. The co...
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September 25, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino welcome Rex Briggs, chief ai officer at Claritas and AI subject matter expert for the MMA. They explore the limitations of AI, the importance of understanding its capabilities, and the risks associated with its implementation. The conversation delves into the role of algorithms, the significance of precision in AI applications, and the evolving lands...
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September 11, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode, Greg and Geoff are joined by Stephanie Pereira, the COO of Astral AI. They discuss the impact of AI on the digital content ecosystem and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The three discuss the exponential increase in content and how AI is making it easier to scale. Immediate impacts include the importance of maintaining quality and relevance in AI-generated content, understanding the role of AI in perso...
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August 28, 2024 • 39 mins
This fun end-of-summer podcast features Nick Unger, Managing Partner, AlterityAI in a follow-up conversation about the AI hype bubble and its potential impacts on enterprise adoption. Nick, Geoff, and Greg discuss some of the winners and losers of the generative AI bubble (28:52), but before they get there, they discuss what long-term impacts AI hype will have on businesses.
Nick argues that while we may not be approaching artif...
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August 14, 2024 • 41 mins
Is there an AI bubble and if so what does it mean to businesses? Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino discuss the AI bubble with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, Marketing & AI Research and Advisory for Info-Tech Research Group.
The three explore a hype wave or a bubble in the AI industry and the challenges faced by companies that have overinvested in generative AI. They also discuss the role of OpenAI and its m...
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