AI may be transforming entire industries, but what about the products we hold in our hands every day? In this special live episode of RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO of Laut Design, to explore how physical product design shapes the way we experience and trust AI.

Laut Design is a product and brand design firm that helps turn emerging technologies into market-ready products, offering expertise in industrial design, engineering, prototyping, branding, and digital experiences.

Together, Tom and Mike dive into the intersection of AI-powered technology and hardware design, uncovering how thoughtful, user-centered products play a pivotal role in making AI systems both functional and trustworthy.

Tune in to discover why design isn’t just about looks—it’s about building the future of human-AI interaction.

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At the end of July 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed a stunning shift in the U.S. economy: spending on artificial intelligence added more to GDP last quarter than consumer spending.

This isn’t just a headline—it’s a turning point. We are officially entering an AI-driven economy.

In this special live podcast recording, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Don Shin, Founder and CEO of CrossComm, Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping growth, daily life, and work faster than any previous technology shift. Don discusses the skills that matter most in the AI age, what we should teach our children, what organizations must value, and how to build teams empowered by AI rather than disrupted by it.

Takeaway: The future of work and growth depends less on competing with AI and more on building with it.

Connect with Don Shin and check out CrossComm!

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In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Ryan Abel, Managing Director at Atomic Object, to explore the real-world impact of AI, how companies are navigating the hype, and why culture and values matter more than ever in the age of automation.

As AI rewrites the rules of business, the real question isn’t what you’ll automate — it’s who your company will become in the process.

Ryan draws from deep experience at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human-centered technology to tackle a challenge many leaders are only beginning to face: how to move fast without losing what makes your company worth building.

Whether you're a tech founder, developer, startup enthusiast, or enterprise leader, this episode delivers valuable insights into how AI is reshaping the tech landscape—and what it means for the future of work.

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