Marketing AI Institute’s Chief Content Officer reveals how storytelling skills unlock opportunity in an intelligent-tech world.
Journalist-turned-marketer Mike Kaput is a globally recognized marketing-AI expert, author, and speaker. As Chief Content Officer at Marketing AI Institute, he helps top companies understand and adopt artificial intelligence. Kaput also co-hosts The Artificial Intelligence Show podcast and co-authored the book Marketing Artificial Intelligence.
Mike joins host Geoffrey Klein to trace his path from writing for English-language magazines in Cairo to steering content at the Marketing AI Institute.
Kaput explains why ChatGPT felt like a “made-for-me moment,” how he keeps pace with break-neck innovation, and why English—not code—is the new interface for technology. Along the way he shares pragmatic tips for building AI literacy, doubling down on personal strengths, and maintaining human connection amid automation. Whether you’re an executive, creator, or lifelong learner, this conversation shows how to connect the dots between curiosity, career growth, and responsible AI adoption.
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Music produced by Sam Miller.
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