The CEO AI Podcast
The CEO AI Podcast by Gary Ambrosino is the go-to audio destination for CEOs, founders, board members, and C-level executives navigating the transformative power of artificial intelligence in fast-growth businesses. Each episode is a strategic, no-fluff conversation designed specifically for decision-makers who need to understand and implement AI right now—not in theory, but in practice. Whether you’re an executive at a scaling SaaS startup, a PE-backed portfolio company, or a growth-stage enterprise undergoing digital transformation, this podcast gives you the frameworks, case studies, and tactical insights to lead with confidence in the age of AI. Host Gary Ambrosino—a veteran tech CEO, board member, and AI entrepreneur—breaks down the essential differences between “AI Forward” and “AI First” strategies, helping executives identify where their organizations sit in the AI adoption curve and how to advance to the next level. You’ll hear from AI innovators, operational leaders, and enterprise strategists as they share how AI is being used in product development, customer success, go-to-market strategies, operations, cybersecurity, investor relations, and more. Topics covered include: • Building an AI-first executive mindset • Leveraging generative AI for competitive advantage • AI governance, regulation, and ethical risk mitigation • Automation and operational efficiency at scale • Using AI in strategic planning and board reporting • Recruiting and leading AI-ready teams • Transitioning legacy workflows to intelligent automation • How to pitch, justify, and implement AI initiatives inside your company Each episode is designed to fit into a busy executive schedule—concise, information-rich, and immediately actionable. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI integration or already deploying AI solutions at scale, you’ll find immense value in this curated collection of interviews, insights, and real-world applications. Who is this podcast for? • CEOs, COOs, CTOs, CIOs, and CFOs looking to drive ROI from AI • Board members and investors evaluating AI initiatives • Growth-stage company executives responsible for innovation • Strategy, operations, and transformation leaders in tech, finance, healthcare, logistics, and other dynamic sectors If you’re looking to move beyond the hype and get real about what AI can do for your business today, this podcast is for you. Subscribe to The CEO AI Podcast and join the growing community of executive leaders using artificial intelligence to accelerate growth, unlock new revenue, and future-proof their organizations. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
The "Technologic Republic" critiques a contemporary Western society adrift from its historical roots of collaborative innovation and collective purpose. It argues that a combination of government retreat, Silicon Valley's consumer-centric focus, and a cultural abandonment of strong beliefs and shared identity has created vulnerabilities. The authors propose a return to a "technological republic" where the engineering mindset—charac...
Welcome to 'The State of Talent: Navigating the AI Era in 2025'! In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking 2025 Startup Talent Report, revealing how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of hiring, compensation, and retention for startups.
Discover key insights shaping the future of high-performing teams:
- AI Skills Evaluation is Exploding: Learn why there's a remarkable 13x year-over-year...
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful shifts in artificial intelligence today: context engineering. Move beyond basic prompt engineering and discover how building an AI’s “mental world” unlocks more reliable, strategic, and business-ready results.
We explore the growing impact of context engineering across industries, including real-world applications and how it’s re...
Meet Your AI Agent: The Future According to ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025
In this episode, we dive into the AI Agents chapter of Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Big Ideas 2025 report — and explore why AI agents are set to disrupt search, software, advertising, and e-commerce.
Learn how AI agents will replace apps, automate decision-making, and generate over $9 trillio...
This briefing document summarizes the key themes and important insights from ARK Investment Management LLC's "Big Ideas 2025: Convergence" report, published on February 4, 2025. The report highlights significant technological advancements and their potential to disrupt various industries and create massive market opportunities.
I. Overarching Themes: Convergence an...CEO AI PODcast | Ep. 1 – Artificial Intelligence & Convergence: Inside ARK Invest’s Big Ideas Report
We kick off our 3-part series with a bold look into Cathie Wood's ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025 - a much anticipated and awaited compendium by Cathie and ARK's hotshot analysts on where the opportunity are in Artificial Intelligence.
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What “convergence”...
Apple just blew the lid off of reasoning models by demonstrating that they break down and become highly inaccurate for many classes of complex problems. A must listen if you are applying AI to your business in any way !
Dive into the controversial limitations of cutting-edge AI! This episode explores groundbreaking research, including contributions from Apple scientists, revealing that Large Reasoning Models (LRMs) like those fro...
In this episode, we explore the insightful book "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI" by Karen Hau. This book examines the internal conflicts within OpenAI, highlighting the tension between its original mission for AGI safety and its current commercial ambitions.
We discuss how OpenAI's transformation from a non-profit to a commercially driven entity is influenced by significant financial pressures, includi...
Welcome to the CEO AI Podcast, where today's discussion focuses on resilience and how setbacks can become the driving force for success, especially in the AI-driven business world. We explore "The Art of Bouncing Back," authored by Darlene Santor, also known as Coach Dar.
Coach Dar leverages her extensive experience as an occupational therapist and motivational speaker, focusing on high-pressure environments with pro athletes and F...
Google made the internet searchable. AI is making it actionable. In this episode, we explore the seismic shift from keyword search to intelligent agents—what it means for business, behavior, and the future of the web. From SEO to LLMs, from PageRank to prompt engineering, this is the real revolution in how humans find, decide, and act online. If you're building, investing, or operating in tech, you can't afford to miss this.
In this episode of the CEO AI podcast, we delve into Mustafa Suleiman's book "The Coming Wave," exploring the crucial roles AI and synthetic biology are playing in shaping our future. Discussing technological waves throughout history, the episode highlights how emerging technologies today not only follow historical patterns but also introduce unique challenges through their interconnected nature.
We examine Suleiman's argument that...
In this episode of the CEO AI podcast's "Deep Dive," we delve into Gary Ambrosino's compelling article, "Is AI Eating Itself? The Future of AI Reliability?" The discussion highlights a growing concern in artificial intelligence: the potential crisis of AI models being trained predominantly on machine-generated data rather than original human content. As we explore the concept of "AI eating itself," we examine the risks associated w...
In this detailed exploration of Stephen Brill's compelling book, "The Death of Truth," we delve into the erosion of truth in today's digital landscape. The episode dissects the central thesis that the decline of truth has led to a significant collapse of trust, making individuals more vulnerable to manipulation and deceit.
The discussion highlights several key factors driving this erosion, including the role of engagement-focused a...
Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani examines how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping businesses, covering how companies are being transformed by digital networks and the need for swift adaptation to thrive in this new economic age. The book highlights how value creation and capture are changing and discusses crucial ethical considerations related to AI, such as bias and privacy. It also e...
Cybersecurity Oversight by Boards Boards of directors must evolve their approach to cybersecurity, recognizing it as a critical business risk. Traditional views treated it as a mere IT problem, but research has revealed the need for serious attention from the highest levels. This includes making cybersecurity a routine item on the board’s agenda and understanding its broader organizational implications.
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