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Biz Builder Spotlight

Biz Builder Spotlight

Written by: Jonathan Sherman
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Welcome to Biz Builder Spotlight! If you want real stories from founders, CMOs and leaders on the front lines of business, this podcast is for you. Each episode dives into the journeys, challenges, and successes of small and mid-sized businesses. We uncover strategies, lessons learned, and fresh ideas, so whether you're looking to navigate your own challenges or just curious about how great businesses grow, you’ll walk away with inspiration and actionable insights. Let's build something great — together!Jonathan Sherman Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Daniel Wilson on AI Sovereignty, Cybersecurity Essentials & The Tech Behind ChatGPT
    Nov 8 2025

    Daniel Wilson, CTO of Cyber Intel Training and founder of Info Science AI, unpacks how businesses can implement AI safely and dives deep into the magic behind ChatGPT.


    Daniel shares:

    ✅ Why “AI sovereignty” matters and how countries like France and Malaysia are navigating security standards

    ✅ The biggest cybersecurity risks companies face when using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or SharePoint integrations

    ✅ Practical steps for building secure, on-premise or hybrid AI systems (including how tools like Prompt Guard and open-source models fit in)

    ✅ What he figured out about how ChatGPT works behind the scenes


    If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your data, your clients, and your business while still leveraging the power of AI, this episode offers clear, actionable insights from someone on the front lines of AI and cybersecurity innovation.

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    49 mins
  • Serial Software Entrepreneur Unpacks How to Plan, Execute and Scale an AI SaaS Venture
    Oct 26 2025

    Yashar Ahmadpour heads Impressive (formerly Notora AI), a fast-emerging software company that’s redefining how teams collaborate by turning meeting insights into action through intelligent AI agents.

    Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, Yashar shares what it takes to build a successful AI SaaS venture, from idea validation to enterprise readiness and long-term scalability.

    We cover:

    ✅ How to find true product-market fit before you build

    ✅ When to keep your day job and when it’s time to raise capital

    ✅ Why “middleware” AI may be the bridge to the AGI future

    ✅ How Impressive marketplace lets creators build and sell their own AI agents

    Whether you’re an early-stage founder, investor, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers a clear roadmap for planning, executing, and scaling in the new era of intelligent software.

    #AISaaS #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BizBuilderSpotlight #ArtificialIntelligence

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    35 mins
  • Jacob Pierce on Pivoting to a Tech-Driven Marketing Agency, AI Hacks and Finding Clients on Craigslist
    Sep 20 2025

    Jacob Pierce, founder of Vortex Computation, describes how his custom software shop evolved into a tech-driven marketing agency. Jacob shares practical lessons and surprising strategies, including:


    ✅ Why most businesses fail at the “second conversion” and how to fix it

    ✅ How AI tools—from chatbots to prompt-engineering hacks—are reshaping marketing efficiency

    ✅ The unconventional way his agency finds serious clients through Craigslist


    If you’re curious about blending software, marketing, and AI—or just want a fresh perspective on lead generation—this episode will open your eyes.

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    43 mins
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