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This New Way

This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go. What you’ll get: How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing Live AI tool demos 👉 Want episode summaries, AI workflow templates, and quick tips from guests? Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thisnewway.com/

  1. 1D AGO

    AI Pays Taxes, Builds Product Roadmaps & Centralizes Knowledge with Solon Angel, Founder of Remitian

    Solon Angel is the founder of MindBridge and now Remitian, and he’s been at the forefront of applying AI to deeply unsexy but powerful domains like accounting and tax compliance. In this episode, he shares the origin story of MindBridge, how a DeepMind demo changed his life, and what it’s like to build a modern startup where AI plays the role of a product manager, podcast producer, and even financial advisor. Solon also demoed his newest AI agent that proactively manages tax remittances before late fees hit. If you're wondering what the future of AI-powered businesses looks like, this is a masterclass. Timestamps: 00:00 — The DeepMind demo that inspired Solon 01:00 — Solon’s background and the early days of MindBridge 03:00 — The “dumb rule” state of AI in financial auditing 04:30 — Selling AI to skeptical accountants in 20150 6:00 — The staggering cost of late tax fees ($60B/year!) 08:00 — Remitian: an AI agent that pays your taxes for you 10:00 — Why Fellow is a core part of how Remitian runs 11:30 — How AI helps eliminate the need for a product manager 13:00 — Rewriting 3 years of code in 3 months with AI 16:00 — The shift in what matters: creativity over code 18:00 — Calorie-tracking app Cal AI and teen founders 19:00 — Solon’s AI-powered investment tool (+21% YTD) 20:00 — Live demo: AI agent managing tax payments 23:00 — Future vision: AI offering instant tax loans 25:00 — How Remitian uses Notebook LM for internal podcasts 27:00 — AI updates for board members in 10-minute clips 28:00 — Notion AI’s “research mode” vs. “ask” mode 30:00 — Predicting the rise of startups for content auto-archiving 33:00 — Solon’s final thoughts: beating billion-dollar firms with AI Tools & Technologies Mentioned: Fellow – Used for meeting AI transcripts, pre-reads, and knowledge sharing Notebook LM (Google) – Turns transcripts into internal podcasts Notion AI – Used for deep research, summarizing objections, and discovering product insights Slack – Centralized communication, connected with other AI tools Cursor – AI coding tool used to rewrite years of code in months Soft Type 2 – Mentioned in relation to efficient AI-based prototyping Cal AI – Food photo calorie tracker built by a 17-year-old founder ChatGPT Vision – Used by Solon to interpret emotions via facial expressions Custom AI Trader – Built by Solon for sentiment-based trading, outperformed the market Remitian's AI Agent – Calls users, checks funds, splits tax payments, and offers loans Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

    37 min

  2. JUL 3

    AI Becomes a Board Member and Thought Partner with Greg Shove, CEO at Section AI

    In this episode, Aydin sits down with Greg Shove, CEO of Section, to unpack how AI isn't just a productivity tool—it's a new cognitive layer for modern organizations. Greg shares how Section pivoted from executive education to AI enablement after a single eye-opening session with ChatGPT. He dives deep into what it really takes to embed AI into workflows, culture, and decision-making—and why “talking to AI” is now mandatory at his company. From building a company-wide second brain with Claude to simulating board meetings with GPT, Greg offers a masterclass in practical AI integration. Timestamps: 1:35 – Greg’s background: from flameouts to $250M in exits 2:00 – Section’s pivot from exec ed to AI enablement 3:01 – The 6-month internal resistance to AI 4:50 – Why training isn’t enough: the real AI challenge is change management 6:07 – Why treating AI like regular software is a strategic mistake 8:26 – What successful AI deployments have in common 10:02 – Lessons from Shopify, Duolingo, and Fiverr on AI expectations 11:45 – The price of AI is too low—why that might change 14:03 – AI vs. analyst time: “an hour becomes a minute” 15:31 – Section’s 25% productivity gain with AI 18:58 – Measuring productivity impact without perfect data 21:24 – Clever metrics: output per headcount, OKRs, AI shoutouts 24:51 – Using Claude as a company “second brain” 26:11 – Greg’s AI desktop setup: Perplexity, GPT, Claude 27:43 – The Section Expert: maintaining company context for AI 29:27 – “Working with Greg” manual: how to humanize your AI input 31:00 – The difference between values and operating principles 34:42 – Roleplaying board members with AI before real board meetings 36:05 – Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. humans: who gave better board insights? 41:00 – AI for owner-operators: create your own board 42:26 – What Greg’s most excited about: how AI unlocks new opportunities 44:08 – Where to find Greg & Section + listener discount Tools & Technologies Mentioned: Claude (Anthropic): Used to build a company-wide second brain and simulate board member personas GPT (OpenAI): Used as a daily thought partner and board advisor Perplexity: A go-to AI for fast, accurate information lookups Section Expert (Claude project): A centralized AI project workspace housing all of Section's key documents for brainstorming ProfAI (Section’s product): An AI-powered coach designed to teach people how to use AI effectively ChatGPT for Teams: Mentioned as a better, paid alternative to free-tier tools Gemini Pro: Noted for its screen-sharing and future context-awareness potential Copilot (Microsoft): One of several LLM tools tested during board simulations Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

    45 min

  3. JUN 26

    AI Agents Run Your Inbox, Calendar & Socials with Sam Partee

    What if your AI agent could send emails, check your calendar, and even text people on your behalf—all securely and with your permission? In this episode, Aydin and guest co-host Alexandra from Fellow talk with Sam Partee, co-founder of Arcade, about how AI agents are actually becoming useful in the real world. Sam breaks down how Arcade enables LLM-powered agents to act on your behalf across tools like Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, and more, without sacrificing security. He also shows us how he automates his own workflows, from email triage to iMessage replies, and shares how tools like Cursor and Claude are reshaping how engineers work day-to-day. Whether you're technical or not, this episode is packed with actionable insights on what it means to work in an AI-native company—and how to start doing it yourself. Timestamps 0:00 – The future of agents impersonating people 01:20 – Meet Sam Partee and his background in high-performance computing 02:50 – What Arcade is and how it powers AI agents 05:10 – Use case: ambient social media agents 06:50 – “YOLO mode” vs. human-in-the-loop agent workflows 07:30 – Building a lean AI-native company 08:00 – Engineers are now 1.5x more productive—with caveats 12:00 – Why the whole team (PMs, QA, etc.) should use tools like Cursor1 4:00 – How Markdown became the LLM-native format 17:00 – Sam’s iMessage agent and calendar automation 18:45 – His AI-powered inbox (email triage + drafting) 21:00 – Live demo: using Slack assistant “Archer” built with Arcade 24:00 – How non-technical people can use these tools too27:00 – Cursor vs. Copilot: What’s better? 30:00 – Cursor agent mode and example developer workflows 34:00 – Vector databases and prompt design 35:00 – Using LLMs to redesign error handling and generate docs 38:00 – Advice for teams adopting AI: start by building Tools and Technologies: Arcade – Let AI agents act on your behalf (email, Slack, calendar, etc.) with secure OAuth. Cursor – LLM-native IDE with full-codebase context. Ideal for AI-assisted development. Claude – Chat interface + agent orchestration, paired with Arcade. LangGraph – Multi-agent orchestration framework with human-in-the-loop support.T ailScale – Secure remote networking; enables Sam to access agents from anywhere. Twilio – Used for SMS reminders and notifications. Obsidian + Markdown – Sam uses Markdown + AI for personal notes and research. GitHub Copilot – Used in tandem with Cursor for inline suggestions and PR reviews. Subscribe to the channel for more behind-the-scenes looks at how top teams are rethinking work with AI. Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

    41 min

  4. JUN 19

    AI Builds Custom Software and Replaces Tedious Dev Work with Edmundo Ortega of Machine & Partners

    In this episode, Edmundo Ortega, partner at Machine & Partners, joins to explore how AI is transforming the way we build and ship software. He shares real-world use cases—from cutting document processing time by thousands of hours to prototyping apps with tools like Bolt in under 15 minutes. We also dive into: • How non-technical team members can now contribute to development • How Ed uses Claude to write in his own voice • Why leaders should think beyond cost savings to unlock AI’s full potential Whether you're a developer, founder, or team leader, this episode will reshape how you think about building with AI. Timestamps 00:00 – The promise of AI beyond cost savings 01:10 – Edmundo's background and the founding of Machine & Partners 04:40 – How Machine & Partners identifies and builds AI use cases 05:45 – Personal shift to an AI-powered workstyle 07:00 – Building internal tools using Bolt 09:20 – Demo: Creating a chart parser app using Bolt 12:00 – Claude vs. ChatGPT for writing with custom instructions1 5:15 – Use case: Automating document extraction for analysts 21:00 – Workflow transformation with AI and report generation 25:15 – PMs using AI to prototype and inspire devs 33:00 – AI's impact on team structure and dev productivity 38:24 – How to get in touch with Ed and his advice for the next 18 months Tools & Technologies Mentioned • Bolt (bolt.new) • Claude 3.7 (Anthropic) • ChatGPT / GPT-4.5 • Cursor (AI coding assistant) • Chart.js• Google Sheets • OpenAI API • Replit • N8N • Make.com • Gumloop • Relay • SectionSchool.com Subscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

    41 min

  5. JUN 12

    AI Prototypes 5 Products in a Weekend with Sukhpal Saini, CEO of Engyne

    In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Sukhpal Saini, founder of Engyne, to dive into how AI is reshaping the way we build products, market them, and even manage our personal networks. Sukhpal shares how he prototypes with AI, automates content creation, and turns conversations into distribution-ready assets. From building 30+ products to launching a Canva app for LinkedIn carousels, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome to This New Way 1:30 — The AI curiosity wave and why people are hungry for tactical content 4:00 — Suk’s journey from IBM, Apple, and Saks to 30+ side projects and Engyne 5:45 — The shift from building in Figma to building 5 real prototypes with A 8:00 — Using Replit and ChatGPT to get fast, real customer feedback 13:00 — How marketers can build lead gen tools without engineering 16:30 — Will we have fewer engineers in the future? 19:00 — Demo #1: Nexus — Using AI to query your own network 22:00 — Why personal productivity tools no longer require SaaS subscriptions 24:50 — Demo #2: A Voice of Customer app to analyze transcripts and shape messaging 29:00 — Demo #3: Carousel Studio — Turn your ideas into LinkedIn carousels with a Canva app 35:00 — The power of creating from your unique opinion, not AI-generated fluff 37:00 — Engyne’s vision: Become a mini media machine 39:00 — Closing thoughts and future predictions for AI-powered solo businesses Tools and Technologies Mentioned: Replit – A browser-based coding environment that lets you write, run, and deploy software quickly. Suk uses it to rapidly prototype multiple product ideas in minutes. ChatGPT – OpenAI’s conversational AI model, used to generate code, iterate on features, and assist in product development. Claude – An AI assistant developed by Anthropic, used similarly to ChatGPT for coding and ideation. Prisma – A modern ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool for Node.js and TypeScript, used in Suk’s Voice of Customer app to manage the database. OpenAI API – The underlying API that powers GPT models like ChatGPT, allowing users to integrate AI functionality into their custom apps. Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe at thisnewway.com

    41 min

  6. JUN 6

    AI Replaces Forms, Pre-Screens Job Applicants and Trains Teams with Rob Imbeault from Heartee Foods

    In this episode of This New Way, Aydin talks to Rob, co-founder of Heartee Foods, co-founder of Assent and longtime AI practitioner, about how he’s integrating AI into every corner of his mushroom farming business — from training systems and voice-driven data entry to hiring pipelines and grant applications. Rob shares how his team replaced costly software with internal tools powered by LLMs, dramatically accelerating operations and unlocking new insights. If you're curious how AI can power real-world logistics and training — this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Rob’s background in machine learning and startup journey01:15 – Building Heartee Foods and pivoting from software to farming03:00 – Voice-based data collection for daily farm operations04:50 – Replacing forms with AI-powered voice inputs06:00 – Creating an internal LMS using LLMs and video training07:40 – Why traditional audits now take 2 hours instead of 2 weeks10:00 – The power of voice in AI interfaces and workplace design12:00 – Using AI to build and query internal documentation systems13:45 – Why LLM-powered search beats traditional search16:30 – Building internal software faster than ever before20:00 – How Rob uses AI to evaluate job candidates using transcripts24:00 – Demo: Ranking resumes with NotebookLM28:00 – Using LLMs to draft government grant applications34:00 – Automating grant budgeting and narrative writing with AI36:00 – The future of coding: From dev-led to voice-initiated workflows38:00 – Rob’s advice to leaders: “Just start using it”Tools & Resources Mentioned:Fellow – For recording and transcribing interviewsAnthropic Claude / GPT-3.5 – Used to build internal toolsNotebookLM (Google) – Used to rank resumes and answer hiring questionsCursor – AI coding tool for faster software developmentSiri (macOS voice dictation) – Used for hands-free data entry and draftingCustom LMS with LLM integration – Built in-house to replace third-party toolsSubscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows.

    40 min

  7. MAY 29

    Support 2.0: Reimagining Customer Support & Networking via AI Agents with Irosha de Silva

    Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In this episode, Aydin chats with Irosha de Silva, the founder of Marketrics, about how AI is transforming customer support from passive documentation to real-time, visual, and agentic assistance. They discuss how they met through an AI networking tool called Bordy, how Irosha transitioned from running a software agency to launching an AI-powered startup, and how tools like Grok and GitHub Copilot are changing the game for fast-moving teams. Irosha also demos how Marketrics works—revealing a future where SaaS tools can support users visually and contextually, without human intervention. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 – How Aydin and Irosha met through Bordy, an AI networking agent 2:50 – Irosha’s tech background and software agency journey 4:55 – Going “all in” on building a product in AI6:15 – The frustrating customer support moment that sparked Marketrics 8:20 – How Marketrics uses agentic AI to improve customer support 10:00 – The impact of AI on company-building today 11:45 – How startups can now reimagine any function with AI 12:45 – Tools Marketrics uses: GitHub Copilot, Grok, ChatGPT 14:00 – How AI is helping founders actually get things done (like LinkedIn posts!) 16:00 – Irosha’s process for turning notes into a high-performing post using Grok 21:10 – Live demo: How Marketrics works with Canva as an example 27:00 – Reimagining support: From reading docs to real-time visual guidance 30:00 – Why user patience is dropping in the AI era 31:00 – What excites Irosha most about the next 12 months of AI 32:50 – How to connect with Irosha Tools & Resources Mentioned Bordy – AI networking agent that introduces professionals via email Marketrics – Irosha’s AI-powered customer support platform (marketrics.ai) Grok – AI tool (by xAI) Irosha uses to generate real-time LinkedIn posts GitHub Copilot – AI code assistant used by Markettrics’ dev team ChatGPT – Used alongside Grok for content creation and support Cursor – Another AI coding tool briefly mentioned by Aydin Nvidia GTC Conference – Where Irosha gathered content for his LinkedIn post

    34 min

  8. MAY 22

    AI Creates Hundreds of Ads in Minutes with Fredrik Thomassen and Phillip Maggs From Superside

    Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 6 of This New Way, Fredrik Thomassen and Phillip Maggs walk us through how Superside—a global creative services company—has fundamentally transformed its workflows using generative AI. From automating asset production to embedding AI directly into tools like Figma, Superside is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in creative automation. We also get a live demo of their “brief-to-draft” workflow and discuss how AI is reshaping the talent landscape. TIMESTAMPS: 0:52 – What Superside does and its global scale 2:10 – Phil’s role and what “Director of Generative AI Excellence” means 4:08 – The turning point: DALL·E and Superside’s AI transformation 8:00 – How they approached AI experimentation via “shadow projects” 10:54 – Testing AI-created assets alongside human work 13:20 – How talent profiles are changing with AI 19:00 – Where AI is most disruptive: video production 22:00 – Live demo: from brief to hundreds of personalized assets 32:00 – In-tool editing and automation directly in Figma 36:00 – Image-to-video transformation with Runway 41:00 – What’s next for Superside and the creative industry 46:30 – Final thoughts: what Fredrik and Phil are most excited about TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES MENTIONED: DALL·E – AI image generation MidJourney – Creative image ideation Stable Diffusion – Open-source image gen ChatGPT / GPT-3.5+ – Prompt writing and copy support Figma – Design collaboration with custom AI plugins Runway ML – AI video generation Zapier – Workflow automation Superspace – Superside’s internal platform Foul – Model inference layer Node-based AI orchestration – For prompt chaining and bulk generation

    50 min
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This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go. What you’ll get: How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing Live AI tool demos 👉 Want episode summaries, AI workflow templates, and quick tips from guests? Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thisnewway.com/

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