The Casey Adams Show

Taylor Offer - The Founder of Atrios on Reinventing How Companies Grow with AI

Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Taylor Offer, the founder of Atrios, to discuss his journey from building and selling a $50M+ company to tackling one of the biggest challenges in business today: how companies actually grow in an AI-first world. Taylor breaks down why distribution is the most underrated edge in business, how he spotted arbitrage opportunities before anyone else was paying attention, and what coming out of stealth taught him about building for the next decade. He also shares the story behind Atrios, what he learned going through a16z Speedrun, why warm introductions outperform cold outbound at scale, and how AI is fundamentally changing the way go-to-market teams operate. Learn more about Atrios: https://www.atrios.com/ [https://www.atrios.com/]Connect with Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloroffer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloroffer/]

Jim Groff & Paul Weinberg: Inside Dokkio’s Mission to Organize the World’s Information

Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Jim Groff and Paul Weinberg, the founders of Dokkio, to discuss their journey through the tech ecosystem — from being part of Apple’s first acquisition to building a company designed to solve one of today’s biggest challenges: scattered information. Jim and Paul break down why context is essential for understanding private data, how AI is reshaping the way companies operate, and the real risks of AI hallucinations in both consumer and enterprise environments. They also share the story behind Dokkio’s creation, the importance of a unified view of information, and what founders should focus on when positioning their companies for acquisition. Learn more about Dokkio: https://www.dokkio.com/ [https://www.dokkio.com/] Takeaways: • How Jim and Paul ended up part of Apple’s first acquisition • Why they built Dokkio to solve the problem of scattered information • The importance of context when working with private or sensitive data • How AI hallucinations happen and the risks they create • The future of AI in business and information management • What founders should focus on when positioning for acquisition • Why user feedback is central to Dokkio’s product roadmap

Greg Glenday - CEO of Acast on the Future of Podcasting, Industry Consolidation, and Omni-Channel Campaigns

Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Greg Glenday, the CEO of Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. In this conversation, we discuss the future of podcasting and how the industry has matured, the role of consolidation and how Acast approaches it, and the growing importance of omni channel campaigns, among other key topics. Greg’s career spans more than two decades in media and advertising. He began in radio at Clear Channel, now known as iHeartMedia, served as Global Chief Revenue Officer at Shazam where he helped lead the company through its acquisition by Apple, and later became CEO of Lightbox before taking on his current role at Acast. Learn more about Acast at acast.com [https://www.acast.com]. Follow Greg on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregglenday/].

Bernt Bornich – Founder and CEO of 1X Technologies on the Future of Humanoid Robots

Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Bernt Bornich, the Founder and CEO of 1X Technologies [https://www.1x.tech/], a Norwegian-American robotics and AI company pioneering the development of general-purpose humanoid robots for home environments. Bernt shares the incredible journey behind building 1X—from its origins as Halodi Robotics in Norway to becoming a global leader in robotics innovation. We discuss how his team is bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and physical robotics, the evolution from industrial and healthcare robots to humanoid assistants, and what it truly takes to build machines designed to work safely alongside humans. We also dive into 1X’s groundbreaking work supported by investors like OpenAI’s Startup Fund, EQT Ventures, and Samsung NEXT, and how their vision is shaping a future where humanoid robots enhance everyday life. Learn more about 1X Technologies [https://www.1x.tech/] and follow Bernt Bornich on X [https://x.com/BerntBornich] for updates on the future of robotics.

Ryan Steelberg – CEO of Veritone on Harnessing AI to Transform Media and Business

Today on The Casey Adams Show, Casey sits down with Ryan Steelberg, CEO and co-founder of Veritone, for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. Ryan has spent more than two decades building and scaling technology companies, raising over $180 million in capital and creating more than $3 billion in shareholder value. He shares his journey from co-founding AdForce and 2CAN Media in the early days of digital advertising, to selling dMarc Broadcasting to Google for $1.2 billion, and now leading Veritone as one of the most influential AI technology companies in the world. Ryan breaks down how AI is transforming media, data management, and the public sector, and why adaptability, optimism, and strategic partnerships are essential to long-term success. This episode dives deep into the business of AI, leadership at scale, and what it truly takes to build companies that define entire industries. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or builder in the tech space, Ryan’s story is a masterclass in vision, execution, and resilience. Learn more about Veritone: https://www.veritone.com/ Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansteelberg/