• Ajantha Suriyanarayanan - Melo and the Invisible Labor of Family Life
    Jul 14 2026

    In this episode, Matt Wyman speaks with Ajantha Suriyanarayanan, founder of Melo (formerly Mental Load AI), about one of the most overlooked challenges in modern life: the invisible mental load carried by women and mothers. Drawing on her background in behavioral science, product strategy, and her own experience as a working parent, Ajantha explains how Melo acts as a "family intelligence OS" that helps families manage the countless unseen tasks, decisions, and reminders that keep households running. The conversation explores the intersection of AI, emotional intelligence, and human-centered design, as well as the broader societal impact of mental load on careers, relationships, and workforce participation. Ajantha also shares her vision for AI as a trusted thought partner that can help people reclaim time, reduce overwhelm, and create space for what matters most.

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    39 mins
  • Adrien Schmidt - Optimizing Discovery by AI Agents
    Jun 30 2026

    In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman sits down with Adrien Schmidt, founder of Rozz, to explore the emerging world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and how companies can influence how AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity understand and reference their products. Adrien shares insights from Rozz’s real-world experiments tracking AI crawlers, citation bots, and agent behavior, revealing what actually works when creating content for AI consumption. The conversation dives into the future of agent-first web experiences, personalized interfaces generated on demand, and the new skills organizations will need as AI becomes the primary intermediary between users and information.

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    35 mins
  • Henry Poydar - Building Trust for Autonomous AI Teammates
    Jun 23 2026

    In this episode, Matt Wyman sits down with Henry Poydar, founder of Run Steady, to explore one of the most important challenges in enterprise AI adoption: trust. Henry shares his perspective on the shift from "single-player" AI assistants to autonomous, multiplayer agents that operate as members of a team with real jobs and responsibilities. The conversation dives into autonomy, accountability, observability, and the balance between trust and performance, drawing parallels between human teamwork and agent collaboration. Together, they discuss how concepts like intent declaration, feedback loops, stand-ups, and organizational context may become the foundation for managing AI teammates, and what new skills leaders and teams will need to thrive in an AI-augmented workplace.

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    38 mins
  • Thiago Maior - Dev Consulting in the AI Era
    Jun 9 2026

    In this insightful interview, Thiago Maior, CEO of EZOps Cloud, shares his expertise on how AI is transforming software development and consulting. Discover how project sizes, client expectations, and the role of engineers are evolving in the next decade.

    • AI's impact on project size and complexity
    • Evolution of client expectations and project preparation
    • The changing role of engineers as orchestrators
    • AI-driven automation in development pipelines
    • Future skills needed for tech professionals
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    38 mins
  • Nathan Hugenberger - From Automation to Discovery: Unlocking Hidden ROI
    Apr 23 2026

    In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman sits down with Nathan Hugenberger, CTO at Known, to explore how AI agents are transforming modern marketing. Nathan shares how his team is using agents not just to automate campaigns, but to uncover hidden opportunities, optimize creative in real time, and drive measurable revenue at massive scale.

    The conversation goes beyond hype, diving into what it actually looks like to work alongside agents day-to-day, how companies balance human expertise with machine-driven insights, and why the future of AI isn’t about replacing people, but elevating them into more strategic, high-impact roles.

    If you’re curious how AI is reshaping decision-making inside Fortune 500 organizations, this episode offers a clear and practical look at what’s happening right now.

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    31 mins
  • AI Twins and the Future of Work
    Mar 31 2026

    In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman sits down with Prifina CEO Markus Lampinen to explore the emerging world of AI twins and what they mean for how we live and work. Markus shares how personal AI agents can act as extensions of ourselves, handling communication, surfacing insights, and even representing us when we are unavailable.

    The conversation dives into deeper questions around ownership, identity, and the evolving relationship between individuals and organizations. What happens when your expertise is packaged into an AI twin? Who owns that knowledge? And how might companies balance personal agents with enterprise systems?

    Matt and Markus also explore the idea of a “household staff” of AI, where multiple agents work together to support your daily life, from managing tasks to filtering noise and helping you stay aligned with your goals. Along the way, they discuss the importance of introspection, curiosity, and human connection in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems.

    This episode is a thoughtful look at the human side of AI: how we define what makes us unique, how we choose to augment ourselves, and how we navigate a future where intelligence is both personal and programmable.

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    36 mins
  • Shawn Spooner - The Fabric of the Workplace with AI
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode of Agent Odyssey, Matt Wyman speaks with Shawn Spooner, CTO of Billups, about the integration of AI agents into the workplace. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of using agents to enhance productivity, the importance of building trust in AI, and the need for a cultural shift in how employees engage with technology. Shawn shares insights on the out of home advertising industry, the initial experiments with agents, and the journey towards creating a new workplace fabric that prioritizes human creativity and well-being alongside automation.

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    27 mins
  • Joe Luchs - Navigating the AI Agent Data Pipeline
    Mar 10 2026

    In this conversation, Matt Wyman and Joe Luchs, founder of Datalinx AI, discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding data readiness in the age of AI agent data pipelines. They explore the importance of trust, governance, and data quality, as well as the evolving landscape of data access and management. Joe shares insights on how organizations can navigate these complexities to leverage AI effectively, emphasizing the need for context engineering and hands-on experimentation to prepare for the future of AI.

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    34 mins