Imagine AI Podcast

AMT AI is redefining influencer marketing through AI employees—starting with Lyra, a Slack-based assistant that automates every step of campaign management. In this Imagine AI Live pop-up podcast, recorded at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Chris Madden interviews CEO Tom Hollands to uncover how AMT AI empowers brands like Obvi and Playground to scale creator partnerships without adding headcount. They discuss the growing importance of trust in a world flooded with AI-generated content, the potential for AI avatars, and how AMT is building toward a future of fully automated affiliate and ad-boosting operations. (0:00) Welcome & Introduction (0:30) What is AMT AI? (1:19) What Does UGC Mean? (1:36) The AMT Platform Experience (2:45) A Marketplace for Marketers (4:23) Pricing & Creator Earnings (5:13) How Creators Set Their Price (5:35) Company Funding & Team Size (6:08) The Product Roadmap for AI Employees (7:34) AI Avatars vs. Human Trust (9:59) A Message to Brands (10:25) How to Connect with Tom

Anushrut Gupta is building enterprise AI that works—reliably and accurately. In this live pop-up podcast from Imagine AI Live 25, he joins host Chris Madden to talk PromptQL, the product redefining how AI accesses complex data without hallucinations. We dive into real-world applications, how to onboard in just two weeks, and why a semantic layer that "speaks your business language" is the future of automation and insights. (0:00) Introduction and guest introduction; Anushrut's role at PromQL; Overview of Hasura (1:56) How PromptQL ensures data safety and reliability; Use case in a Fortune 50 company; Implementation details (6:15) Platforms and APIs provided by PromptQL; Company size and VC backing; Future roadmap (11:11) Competitors and unique strategies of Hasura; AI breakthroughs and future improvements (15:12) Closing remarks and contact information

Alex Volkov built a movement around AI optimism—one live episode at a time. In this episode recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Alex joins host Chris Madden to share how ThursdAI, his weekly livestream-turned-podcast, became one of the most beloved formats for AI commentary and community building. Alex unpacks how his journey from software engineering to AI evangelism at Weights & Biases shaped his approach to AI: evaluation over hype, positivity over fear, and consistent, grounded updates that bring technical and non-technical audiences along for the ride. If you're building, deploying, or just trying to keep up with AI, this one’s for you. (0:00) Intro & ThursdAI origins (1:25) From Twitter Spaces to 100+ episodes (2:57) What Weights & Biases actually does (6:43) Why Alex avoids AI fear-mongering (7:45) Being proactive about AI

Michael Moe of GSV is betting big on AI—and he thinks it’s as vital as air. In this episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, Michael sits down with host Chris Madden to talk about what makes a great company, the future of education, and how AI is disrupting every part of how we learn. From 24/7 AI tutors and personalized learning platforms to Primer’s homeschool revolution and AI-powered charter schools, Michael shares why he believes education is entering a golden era of innovation. If you care about the intersection of AI, learning, and global opportunity—this is essential viewing. (0:00) Intro and Michael’s investing lens (0:33) The 5 P’s framework for spotting great startups (1:42) Early bets on Starbucks, Palantir, and Facebook (4:03) The real reason behind starting “Ed on the Edge” podcast (5:16) 24/7 tutors and adaptive learning (7:11) Companies like Primer and Axios (8:02) Charter schools, AI models, and school innovation (10:08) G42 and the UAE’s AI leap (12:23) Why AI is like air: invisible, essential, and everywhere

Elatia Abate is helping global leaders stay ahead of the curve—by asking better questions. In this episode, recorded live at Imagine AI Live 25, futurist and founder of The Future of Now joins Chris Madden to break down what it means to lead through exponential change. From aligning AI strategy with measurable business outcomes to empowering teams during disruption, Elatia reveals her proven frameworks for transforming organizations at scale—while keeping people at the center. This is a must-watch for leaders navigating the rapidly changing future of work and wondering how to make AI actionable right now. (0:00) Meet Elatia Abate, futurist and strategist (1:05) Why “AI-first” strategies often fall short (1:38) Hooking AI into real business outcomes (3:46) The hidden fear inside tech adoption (5:31) Building maturity models for AI enablement (7:17) How to think in “quantum” strategy terms (10:55) Advice for executives and those fearing job disruption (12:17) Why this is the most exciting time to be alive