🎙️ S1:E1 — Claude, MCP & The Future of Work: Deep Dive with Todd Merrill
Welcome to the very first episode of AI with Bry — the show where we help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.
In this kickoff conversation, Bryan Dennstedt is joined by long-time technologist and Tech CXO partner Todd Merrill, who’s been working in AI since the 1980s. Together, they unpack the current explosion of AI innovation and break down what it means for leaders, teams, and businesses trying to stay ahead. From Claude’s evolving planning capabilities to the rise of MCPs (Modular Capability Providers) and the shift from SaaS to autonomous agents, this episode covers:
🧠 How non-technical teams are finally gaining AI superpowers
🔧 Why planning and composability are the real game-changers
⚙️ The rise of infrastructure for agent-based frameworks
🚀 Real-world examples of AI-leveraged workflows (from coding to consulting proposals)
📈 What AI’s doing to job roles—and why that’s not a bad thing
💡 Why leadership today means tech fluency AND human connection
Todd also shares how he spun up a 5-page client proposal using AI in hours, not days, and why he believes we're entering a new Renaissance era for business and innovation.
If you’ve been overwhelmed by the AI hype and want practical, strategic insight, this is your launchpad.
🔗 Mentioned in This Episode
• Todd’s podcast: Tales from the Sky Lounge
• Tools: Claude, Superbase, Figma Make, MCP, RAID, Perplexity
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