From college dorm room to designing next-level interfaces for Google and AAA, Dave Bento has seen every tech transition. Join Kevin Dean for a wide-ranging conversation on the "moment of inflection" we are currently living through with Generative AI.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST: DAVE BENTO
Dave started Metajive at his kitchen table after quitting a college Jamba Juice job. He has led the studio through every major tech crisis. Under his leadership, Metajive has scaled to support giants like T-Mobile and Google, winning when it mattered most.

Dave’s philosophy is built on survival, sustainable growth, and extreme ownership. His mission: Create great experiences for teams, clients, and every user they touch.

Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/metajive/

ABOUT OUR HOST: KEVIN J. DEAN
Kevin J. Dean is the founder and CEO of ManoByte. With 20 years of experience helping organizations unlock customer satisfaction through technology, Kevin is a lifelong tech innovator and a former Fortune 500 leader. He equips growth-focused businesses with bold, actionable strategies to stay ahead of disruption.

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjdean/
Join Kevin’s AI Ambitions Workshop to turn your ideas into measurable results: https://www.manobyte.com/ai-ambitions-workshop

Video Summary:
0:00 - Intro to Dave Bento & MetaJive
3:11 - What’s the same and what’s different in tech right now?
7:45 - The world's biggest database: Building on public data.
10:55 - The Apple AI Prediction & Private Context.
17:30 - Supercharging your workforce.
25:45 - Handling AI hallucinations & LLM Throttling.
33:00 - Music Recommendations (Zombies vs. Renee Rapp).

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In this compelling episode, host Kevin Dean sits down with Larry Walsh, the CEO and Chief Analyst at Channelnomics, to navigate the complex waters of exponential change. With over 15 years of experience advising top organizations, Larry cuts through the hype to reveal the strategic and often uncomfortable truths behind today's biggest tech trends.

This conversation goes far beyond buzzwords, exploring:

• The Great Convergence: Why the simultaneous rise of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and biotech is creating a disruption unlike anything we’ve seen before.
• The AI Hype Cycle: The reality that most AI investments are either massive bespoke projects or embedded features, and why the rush to reduce headcount could be a mistake.
• The Original Sin of Business: Why compensation plans, rather than strategy, are the root cause of an organization's inability to innovate and adapt.
• The Myth of the Silver Bullet: A deep dive into why AI and data won't solve all problems, and the myth of a "one-size-fits-all" roadmap for the future.
• Parallel Visions: How leaders must have the courage to invest in a future vision without sacrificing current success.

This is an essential conversation for any business leader, entrepreneur, or channel professional seeking clarity and strategic guidance in a world of unprecedented disruption.

Dive deep into the complex world of AI adoption with host Kevin Dean and special guest Kodjo Hogan, a cybersecurity leader and Director of Information Security GRC for Chainalysis Inc. This episode explores the crucial, often-overlooked intersection of Artificial Intelligence, robust security, and human psychology.

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Get in touch with Kevin at: https://kevinjdean.com/
Get in touch with guest, Kodjo Hogan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kodjohogan/

In this insightful conversation, Kodjo cuts through the hype to address the serious concerns around AI risk, governance, and data integrity. You'll learn:

• What true AI governance means and why it must be deeply embedded into your adoption strategy.
• How to define specific, auditable AI use cases to ensure reliable and non-biased outcomes.
• The hidden dangers of "AI psychosis" and how AI's "yes-man" tendency can impact human judgment and decision-making.
• The critical risks of model poisoning and data hallucination, and their real-world consequences.
• The surprising, yet powerful role blockchain could play in preserving data integrity and combating deepfakes in the AI era.
• Actionable steps for business leaders to build a security-first culture around AI, involving cross-functional teams including HR and legal.

If you're a leader grappling with how to make smart, secure, and strategic decisions about AI in your organization, this episode provides the clarity and practical insights you need to move forward with confidence.