Think AI First, Automate Last - With Anthony Franco - EP. 7

Bradford Carlton: From Law to Low-Code | Automating Business with AI & n8n (Ep.9)

⚡ From Courtroom to Code | Bradford Carlton on AI, Automation & Business Growth What happens when a lawyer becomes an AI automation consultant? In this episode of UNCODED Podcast, host Maurizio Grassi talks with Dr. Bradford Carlton, former attorney turned AI business consultant, about his journey from law to low-code—and how he helps companies scale with AI and no-code tools like n8n. 🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * Why Bradford left law to embrace business consulting and AI * How he discovered low-code/no-code and automated his own work * Why process understanding matters more than technology in automation * The role of discovery calls in translating ideas into workflows * Pricing and business models for building automations * The future of agentic AI and vertical automation Whether you’re a founder, consultant, or business leader exploring automation, this episode shows how AI can unlock time, scale processes, and reshape entire industries. 📌 Listen & Subscribe to UNCODED: * YouTube: Subscribe here https://bit.ly/3GTPmc4 * Spotify: Listen here https://spoti.fi/4irDUSp * Apple Podcasts: Listen here https://apple.co/3YenqFU * RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/uncoded/ 👤 Host & Guest Info * Host: Maurizio Grassi – Entrepreneur & Coach * LinkedIn: /mauriziograssi * Guest: Dr. Bradford Carlton – AI Automation Consultant * LinkedIn: /bradfordcarlton 🎙️ Produced by Zero2Stars | Voice & Editing: Riccardo Grassi 💌 Join the Community & Stay Connected * Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter: https://bit.ly/lnkd-newsletter * Book a Discovery Call: https://bit.ly/40j2yP0 * Sponsorships & Contact: https://bit.ly/4iIcKXg

Angelo Ponzi: Fractional CMO, AI in Marketing & Innovation Strategy (Ep.9)

🚀 Strategy Before Tactics | Angelo Ponzi on Marketing Leadership & AI Innovation What’s the real role of marketing in an AI-driven business world? In this episode of UNCODED Podcast, host Maurizio Grassi talks with Angelo Ponzi, Fractional CMO, strategist, and author of The Strategy Blueprint. Together, they dive into why startups and SMEs need strategic marketing leadership, how fractional executives create impact, and where AI fits into innovation and ideation. 🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * The value of a Fractional CMO for startups and small businesses * Why companies fail without a clear marketing strategy * How to balance ideation vs execution in innovation * The risks of over-relying on AI for marketing (and what really works) * The future of agentic AI and orchestration in business * How to test, validate, and scale new ideas effectively If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or business leader navigating growth, this episode will help you rethink marketing, innovation, and AI adoption with a sharper lens. 📌 Listen & Subscribe to UNCODED: * YouTube: Subscribe here [https://bit.ly/3GTPmc4] * Spotify: Listen here [https://spoti.fi/4irDUSp] * Apple Podcasts: Listen here [https://apple.co/3YenqFU] * RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/uncoded/ 👤 Host & Guest Info * Host: Maurizio Grassi – Entrepreneur & Coach * LinkedIn: /mauriziograssi * Guest: Angelo Ponzi – Fractional CMO & Author of The Strategy Blueprint * LinkedIn: /angeloponzi 🎙️ Produced by Zero2Stars | Voice & Editing: Riccardo Grassi 💌 Join the Community & Stay Connected * Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter: https://bit.ly/lnkd-newsletter * Book a Discovery Call: https://bit.ly/40j2yP0 * Sponsorships & Contact: https://bit.ly/4iIcKXg 🔥 If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to like, share, and comment with your biggest takeaway about strategy, AI, or marketing.

Why Tech Alone Isn’t Enough: Joel Benge on Turning Vision into Message - EP. 8

WHAT IF THE REAL CHALLENGE FOR FOUNDERS WASN’T BUILDING THE TECH—BUT TELLING THE STORY? In this episode of UNCODED, Maurizio Grassi sits down with Joel Benge, a technologist turned communication strategist, who helps founders transform raw innovation into compelling narratives. Joel shares why even the smartest solopreneurs hit a wall when they cling too tightly to their product—and how scaling requires more than code. Together, we explore: * Why investors don’t care about your tech, only your outcomes * The messy reality of AI startups growing too fast, too alone * How Joel uses a “card game” to unlock authentic messaging from founders * The danger of generic slogans that sound good but mean nothing * Why AI might be useful for prompts—but never replaces human storytelling If you’ve ever wondered how to move from “cool technology” to a clear message that scales teams, wins customers, and convinces investors, this conversation is for you. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE Joel Benge unpacks how technologists can find their voice, involve their teams, and create messaging that truly connects. ► SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3GTPmc4 ► Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4irDUSp ► Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YenqFU ► RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/uncoded/ 👤 HOST & CREW Host: Maurizio Grassi LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mauriziograssi Voice-over & Editing: Riccardo Grassi Produced by Zero2Stars

Think AI First, Automate Last - With Anthony Franco - EP. 7

WHAT IF TECHNOLOGY WASN’T THE ANSWER—BUT THE QUESTION? In a world flooded with hype, UNCODED is the podcast where tech entrepreneurs learn to think clearly, act intentionally, and grow on their own terms. Hosted by entrepreneur and coach Maurizio Grassi, this series cuts past the buzzwords to explore what really works when building, promoting, and scaling technology-driven businesses. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE Anthony Franco reveals why most companies fail at AI adoption—and how to fix it. From his AI First Principles and the Wiser Method, Franco shows why “automating bad processes” is the ultimate trap, why leaders must think AI first and automate last, and how the right mindset turns AI from a tool into a true force for transformation. ► SUBSCRIBE:https://bit.ly/3GTPmc4 ► Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4irDUSp ► Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YenqFU ► RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/uncoded/ --- 👤 HOST & CREW Host: Maurizio Grassi LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mauriziograssi Voice‑over & Editing: Riccardo Grassi Produced by Zero2Stars --- 💌 CONNECT & COMMUNITY Subscribe to LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/lnkd-newsletter Book a discovery call with me: https://bit.ly/40j2yP0 --- 📧 CONTACT / SPONSORSHIP Leave your details at https://bit.ly/4iIcKXg I will call you back --- #TechPodcast #Entrepreneurship #UncodedPodcast

The future of Investor Relations - With William Hollis - EP. 6

WHAT IF INVESTOR RELATIONS WEREN’T JUST MANAGED—BUT INTELLIGENTLY ORCHESTRATED? In a world where capital moves fast and trust moves slow, UNCODED is the podcast where founders explore the mindsets, systems, and edge-cases defining the next era of technology. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE William Hollis, AI founder and real estate investor, breaks down how he’s using automation to rewire the most human part of finance: investor relations. From gaming roots to managing millions, Hollis shares how AI can personalize outreach, surface qualified leads, and bring empathy into financial communication—at scale. Tune in for lessons on data leverage, emotional intelligence, and building durable tech in an industry built on tradition. ► SUBSCRIBE:https://bit.ly/3GTPmc4 ► Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4irDUSp ► Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YenqFU ► RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/uncoded/ --- 👤 HOST & CREW Host: Maurizio Grassi LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mauriziograssi Voice‑over & Editing: Riccardo Grassi Produced by Zero2Stars --- 💌 CONNECT & COMMUNITY Subscribe to LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/lnkd-newsletter Book a discovery call with me: https://bit.ly/40j2yP0 --- 📧 CONTACT / SPONSORSHIP Leave your details at https://bit.ly/4iIcKXg I will call you back --- #TechPodcast #Entrepreneurship #UncodedPodcast