AIBiZ

In this powerful episode of AiBiz, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Michele Novack—founder of CardinalsByte, cybersecurity expert, and author of 21 Days of Evidence—about fear, failure, and building a business from scratch. Michele shares how she overcame fear of the unknown when she left a corporate paycheck to start her own firm, why mindset is the foundation of success, and how women in male-dom...

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jim Edwards—best-selling author of Copywriting Secrets and founder of CopyAndContent.ai—to tackle a bold question: Why does all AI-generated content sound the same? From decoding the vending-machine mindset behind lazy prompting to sharing how emotion and story add soul to your messaging, Jim delivers a masterclass on using AI as a partn...

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Tory Bjorklund, CEO of Victoria Fide Consulting, to uncover the real reasons digital transformation fails—and how companies can stop becoming another statistic. Tory, a systems architect with decades of experience, breaks down the myth that technology alone drives success. From tribal knowledge to strategic vision, Tory outlines the mind...

In this insightful episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Jon Morris, founder of Fiscal Advocate and former CEO of a $40M agency, to break down one of the biggest paradoxes in business: how to fuel innovation without financial chaos. Jon shares powerful strategies on optimizing gross margins, reframing financial data as a tool for creativity, and knowing when to bootstrap or raise capi...

In this episode of AIBiz, we dive deep into the real-world impact of AI on mid-market businesses with Hunter Jensen, founder and CEO of Barefoot Labs and Barefoot Solutions. With two decades of experience working with brands like Microsoft and Salesforce, Hunter explains how companies can move beyond AI hype to measurable ROI. From boosting proposal output in defense contracting to streamlining clin...

In this unfiltered conversation on AIBiz, Paul Byrne, founder of Razoyo and Refactored Group, shares how a bold rage-quit moment led to building two thriving tech ventures. From teaching himself to code to scaling AI-integrated SaaS products, Paul breaks down what it really takes to launch a startup in today’s AI-first world. He dives into practical insights on navigating hype, balancing automation ...

In this powerful episode of AIBiz, host Avik sits down with Brad Henderson—leadership coach, executive mentor, and author of The Consistency Effect—to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: Who are you without your job title? As AI rapidly reshapes industries, roles are becoming obsolete—but what about our sense of self? Brad shares how losing his executive identity decades ago sparked a d...

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with high achievement coach and leadership strategist Jaclyn Strominger to explore how AI can be used not to replace human leadership—but to elevate it. Jaclyn shares practical and strategic ways leaders can use AI tools to personalize team development, boost communication, and stay aligned with values. She dives deep into her LEAP methodolog...

In this powerful episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with AI strategist and author Elroy Waters to unpack how AI is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field. Elroy shares how even non-tech dreamers can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and automation platforms to turn raw ideas into real, revenue-generating businesses. From building workflows to balancing innovation with ethics,...

In this sharp and revealing episode of AIBiz, we explore the evolving battlefield of AI and cybersecurity with Grant McCracken, founder of Dark Horse Security. As AI reshapes how we detect threats—and how attackers exploit new vulnerabilities—Grant breaks down the real-world impact of prompt injection, LLM poisoning, excessive data exposure, and more. From why small businesses are the most exposed t...

In this eye-opening episode of AIBiz, we talk with Dan Hafner, founder of Dapper No-Code, about the future of building and scaling SaaS products—without writing a single line of code. Dan walks us through how no-code platforms and AI are democratizing software development for creators, health coaches, and solopreneurs. From practical pitfalls to powerful pivots, we unpack the difference between a gr...

In this thought-provoking episode of AI Biz, guest Andy Halko, founder of BuyerTwin and author of The Buyer-Centric Operating System, reveals how AI can do more than automate—it can empathize. We explore how artificial intelligence can simulate real human behavior, cut through noise, and help founders deeply understand their customers' unspoken pain points, mindsets, and motivations. Andy also share...

In this episode of AIBiz, guest host Sana talks with Andy Ide, the Australian software engineer behind HorseRecords.info. What began as a personal favor to his wife has transformed into a scalable digital solution for horse owners globally. Andy shares how his AI-powered foal name generator has produced over 8.8 million names and how Horse Records is revolutionizing the way breeders and owners manag...

In this episode of AIBiz, we dive into the fast-evolving world of AI startups with Rick Turoczy — a pioneer in startup ecosystem building and founder of Silicon Florist, Pi (Portland Incubator Experiment), and Build Oregon. Rick brings over 30 years of experience mentoring founders outside traditional tech hubs. He shares honest insights into the common mistakes AI founders make, the pressures of hy...

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Steve Anderson, best-selling author of The Bezos Letters, to unpack how business leaders can navigate the AI revolution. Drawing from Bezos’ principles and his own expertise in risk and technology, Steve explains why the greatest risk businesses face today is standing still. He shares how AI is not just a tech shift—but a thinking shift—...

In this episode of AI Biz, Michael DiMaria, founder of Madman Marketing, breaks down how AI is transforming small business growth without the overwhelm. Michael shares real-world strategies on how solopreneurs and business owners can leverage AI for content creation, project management, lead generation, and even financial tracking. From automating admin tasks to boosting SEO with tools like Jasper, ...

In this episode of AiBiz, guest host Sana sits down with Mhamud Charania, an entrepreneur who transformed a small maize milling operation into a leading food manufacturer and expanded into multiple sectors across Africa. Mhamud shares his 26-year journey, starting from selling snacks as a teenager in Rwanda, to building companies in Mozambique, Kenya, and beyond. His ventures span manufacturing, pai...

What if AI could stop blackouts and lower your power bill? In this high-voltage episode of AIBiz, Dr.Naeem Turner-Bandele, founder of Latimer Enterprises, reveals how AI is reshaping the power grid—from smart homes to data centers—and why overlooked communities must be part of the energy transition. With stories from soccer fields in Brazil to boardrooms in tech, Naeem shares how personal experience...

In this thought-provoking episode of AIBiz, Avik sits down with Bethaney Long, a mentor, speaker, and transformational guide, to explore the delicate balance between artificial intelligence and authentic human connection. As AI accelerates, many fear losing the soul of business and personal growth. Bethaney shares her journey of leaving the comfort of corporate leadership to fully embrace heart-led ...