The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

The Next Wave is your personal Chief AI Officer, bringing fresh takes, industry insights and a trustworthy perspective on how to implement AI to grow your business. Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.

  1. -3 H

    I Made Games, Apps & Art Using Gemini 3 — Zero Code Needed

    Get the free Google Gemini guide: https://clickhubspot.com/ebf Episode 86: How big of a leap is Google’s Gemini 3, and what does it mean for the future of AI-powered creativity and productivity? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with Tulsee Doshi (https://x.com/tulseedoshi), the Head of Product for Gemini at Google, to explore the week’s groundbreaking AI releases—Gemini 3 and the new Nano Banana Pro image model. In this episode, Matt shares hands-on demos and experiments with Google’s newest models, including multimodal reasoning, advanced image generation, and agent automation. Tulsee Doshi dives deep into how Gemini 3 was built, unexpected discoveries during development, her favorite multilingual and creative use cases, and how Google is making AI more accessible across products for creators, entrepreneurs, and everyday users. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Gemini 3 Innovations Explored (03:25) AI Innovations: Games, Demos, Automation (09:25) Gemini 3 Insights with Tulsi (11:52) Gemini 3: Team Effort Evolution (16:38) Golf Lessons and AI Insights (18:32) Building a Well-Rounded Model (20:23) Improving Models Through User Feedback (23:50) Transformer Visualized Through AI — Mentions: Tulsee Doshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulsee-doshi Gemini 3:: https://deepmind.google/models/gemini/pro/ Nano Banana Pro: https://blog.google/technology/ai/nano-banana-pro/ AI Studio: http://ai.google.dev/aistudio LM Arena: https://lmarena.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    28 min
  2. 18 NOV.

    The 4 Levels of AI Marketing (Where You Rank & How to Level Up)

    Get 10 prompts to rebuild your marketing with AI: https://clickhubspot.com/hkb Episode 85: Are you making the most of AI in your marketing workflow, or are you just scratching the surface? Maria (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9_) sits down with Kristin Fracchia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinfracchia/), Head of Marketing at Gamma—one of the fastest-growing and profitable AI startups—to break down the four levels of AI marketing mastery and how you can level up your own skills. Kristin Fracchia brings a deep background in marketing, product, and experiment design, with a track record for building scalable, high-converting programs. At Gamma, she’s architected an end-to-end AI-powered marketing system that's helped the company reach a $2.1B valuation and $100M+ in annual revenue, all while innovating with AI agents, data analysis, and content workflows. In this episode, you’ll learn Kristin’s practical framework for moving beyond basic prompting—using AI as a true partner in brainstorming, diagnosing million-dollar problems, and automating entire campaigns. Discover actionable steps to identify your current AI level, leverage advanced tools like Claude Skills and AI agents, and avoid key mistakes as you scale up your marketing efforts. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Using Claude for Data Analysis (05:36) AI Tips: Four Levels Explained (08:41) Using AI for Insights (10:39) Turn Text Into Stunning Decks (12:50) Women Empowerment in AI — Mentions: Kristin Fracchia: https://www.kristinfracchia.com/ Gamma: https://gamma.app/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Granola: https://www.granola.ai/ Fireflies: https://fireflies.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    17 min
  3. 12 NOV.

    The Hidden Industry Powering Every AI Company

    The infrastructure behind AI is massive - learn to leverage it with our free guide to advanced prompt engineering: https://clickhubspot.com/fnw Episode 84: What’s the real infrastructure powering every mind-blowing AI app and model you see today—and are we heading for a “compute bubble”? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Evan Conrad (https://x.com/NathanLands), CEO of SF Compute and a leading expert in data centers and AI infrastructure. Evan, previously an AI audio model founder, now leads SF Compute—building a groundbreaking spot market for AI compute that transforms supercomputers into a tradable, financeable commodity. He’s at the heart of the rapidly growing AI data center industry, shaping how AI is built, scaled, and funded. This episode pulls back the curtain on the biggest physical build-out in tech history—compute infrastructure. Nathan and Evan break down how AI companies actually get the raw power they need, the economics behind GPU clusters, credit risk bubbles, power constraints in the US vs. China, and why making compute tradable could make or break the future of AI. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just love tech, this is your crash course in the “invisible” industry driving the AI revolution. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI Cluster Economics Explained (05:59) Venture Capital Dependency Risks (09:34) GPU Cloud Requires Long-Term Contracts (10:23) GPU Contracts and Market Solution (13:57) US vs China: AI Competition (19:33) Crypto vs. Automation Ambitions (22:03) US Plutocracy and Environmental Barriers (26:03) GPU Cluster Investment Management (26:55) Compute as Real Estate Model (29:52) Future Skills for a 12-Year-Old (34:20) Automated In-Home Delivery System — Mentions: Evan Conrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-conrad SF Compute: https://sfcompute.com/ Pipedream: https://pipedream.com/ Udio: https://www.udio.com/ Suno: https://suno.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Waymo: https://waymo.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    39 min
  4. 4 NOV.

    AI NEWS: $500/mo Home Robots, AGI by 2028 & Adobe’s Decline

    Want Matt's favorite AI tools + playbook? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/vgb Episode 83: Are Adobe’s new AI tools the future of creative work, or could generative models spell the end for legacy platforms like Photoshop? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by Matthew Berman (https://x.com/MatthewBerman), creator of Forward Future and a leading voice covering the front lines of artificial intelligence, from major tech events like Dreamforce to hands-on interviews with the innovators shaping tomorrow. In this episode, Matt and Matthew break down the biggest headlines from the week in AI: Adobe’s conversational assistant and existential business challenges, Nvidia’s mind-bending new investments and political maneuvering, OpenAI’s bold timeline to build a self-improving AI researcher, and the viral Neo Humanoid robot—are we ready to trust a home robot with our privacy? Packed with fresh takes, inside scoops, and speculative predictions, this fast-moving conversation is your front row seat to the unfolding era of AI and robotics. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI Insights and Future Predictions (03:41) Photoshop Adds AI Chat Assistant (08:08) Adobe, AI, and Creative Future (10:26) Adobe's AI Future Concerns (15:53) Nvidia GTC Highlights (17:23) Nvidia's Investment Cycle Explained (20:23) AI Investment: Over-Investing Now (26:06) Automated AI Researcher Timeline (29:00) AGI vs Self-Improving AI (30:47) AGI Verification Panel Announced (36:04) First US Humanoid Robot Launch (39:18) Robot Tasks: Autonomy vs. Operators (41:50) Affordable Car with Practical Benefits (44:07) Future Live Streams Enthusiasm — Mentions: Matthew Berman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewberman Forward Future: https://www.forwardfuture.ai/ TechCrunch Disrupt: https://techcrunch.com/events/tc-disrupt-2025/ Nano Banana: https://nanobanana.ai/ Nvidia GTC: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ Neo Humanoid Robot: https://www.1x.tech/order Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    48 min
  5. 28 OCT.

    Every Major AI Browser Update You Missed (Atlas, Edge & Claude Code)

    Get Matt's AI Tools Playbook (free): https://clickhubspot.com/dgb Episode 82: What’s behind the latest wave of AI-powered browser upgrades—and how will it reshape the way we work, shop, and code? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9), head writer of the Mindstream newsletter and AI news expert, dig into every major browser update you might have missed, from OpenAI Atlas and Microsoft Edge to Claude Code and even the newest open-source video models. This episode is your rapid-fire refresher on all things AI browsers. Matt and Maria break down the surprise launch of OpenAI’s Atlas browser, its agent mode and workflow automation, compare it with Microsoft Edge’s Maiko assistant and new Copilot features, plus unpack how Claude Code and GitHub integration make coding easier than ever for beginners and devs alike. They riff on the future of promptable operating systems, the ethics of browser memory, open source video models, Amazon’s approach to automation, groundbreaking image-based AI training, and more. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI News Roundup Replacement (05:31) Voice-Powered Shopping Innovation (06:53) AI Monetization Strategies (10:34) ChatGPT Atlas Updates Announced (15:47) Microsoft Copilot Adds Memory (19:17) Windows 11 Integrates Advanced AI (22:10) Cloud-Based Coding Revolution (24:09) GitHub Integration for Code Collaboration (27:24) Image Converter Script (31:56) Amazon Automation Reduces Hiring Needs (35:29) Open Source Rivals AI Advancements (38:27) DeepSeek's Innovative OCR Method (40:15) Expanding AI Context with Images (45:46) Yelp Launches AI Host & Receptionist (47:37) AI Email Expansion and Compression (49:47) AI and World Model Potential — Mentions: Maria Gharib: https://www.mindstream.news/authors Mindstream AI newsletter: https://www.mindstream.news/ OpenAI Atlas: https://chatgpt.com/atlas Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/?form=MA13FJ Claude: https://claude.ai/ GitHub: https://github.com/ Dia Browser: https://www.diabrowser.com/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Google Veo: https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    54 min
  6. 21 OCT.

    AI NEWS: 5 New Tools, Elon Musk’s Matrix & GPT Erotica Explained

    Take the AI Dragon Quiz to get tailored recommendations for AI tools & resources: https://clickhubspot.com/mkw Episode 81: Is Microsoft finally stepping out of OpenAI's shadow to compete in the AI image generation race? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by special guest Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9), head writer of the Mindstream newsletter and one of the sharpest AI journalists around. Maria's journey from studying international affairs and politics to reporting on the AI frontier has made her writing a daily go-to for thousands, and now she’s bringing her AI insights to The Next Wave. In this packed episode, Matt and Maria break down Microsoft’s surprising new MAI Image 1 model, its impact on the OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, and what it signals for future AI competition. They also dive into the evolving personality (and rules) of ChatGPT—including Sam Altman’s statements on mental health and GPT erotica—and talk about Google Gemini’s brand-new calendar integration. Other hot topics include Elon's ambitious "World Model" for XAI, when AI beats doctors to diagnose Lyme disease, and how Google’s new “AI makeup” feature is changing work calls. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Maria's Journey into AI (04:48) Microsoft's First In-House AI Model (06:58) LM Arena AI Demo Explained (11:40) Relaxing ChatGPT Restrictions Soon (14:51) ChatGPT: Tool or Companion? (18:13) AI Age Detection Challenges (21:57) Google's Gemini Schedules Meetings (25:45) AI Models and Business Moats (30:07) Bringing Characters to Life (31:04) AI Tools and Future Uncertainty (36:50) Elon's XAI: Revolutionizing AI Understanding (38:05) Training Robots in Virtual Worlds (43:47) AI Diagnoses Man's Lyme Disease (45:22) AI Enhancing Healthcare Diagnosis (47:48) Mindstream: Daily AI Updates — Mentions: Maria Gharib: https://www.mindstream.news/authors Mindstream AI newsletter: https://www.mindstream.news/ Microsoft MAI Image: https://microsoft.ai/news/introducing-mai-image-1-debuting-in-the-top-10-on-lmarena/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Nano Banana: https://nanobanana.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ AI-powered makeup in Google Meet: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/10/ai-powered-makeup-in-google-meet.html Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    51 min
  7. 14 OCT.

    Inside the $50M Startup Replacing Coders With Agents

    Want to implement AI agents like $50M startups do? Get our ultimate guide: https://clickhubspot.com/fcv Episode 80: Are coders really being replaced by AI agents, or is this just the next tech hype cycle? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by repeat guest Matan Grinberg (https://x.com/matansf), co-founder of Factory—an agent-native software development platform backed by NEA, Sequoia, JP Morgan, and Nvidia. This episode dives deep into Factory’s ambitious mission to transform software engineering by enabling developers—and entire organizations—to delegate painful, repetitive coding tasks to “droids,” Factory’s intelligent agents. Matan shares strategies for helping massive enterprises adopt new workflows, how Factory’s platform is built for surface/interface agnosticism (terminal, IDE, Slack, and more), and why optimization for teams—not individuals—will define the future of AI-powered development. Plus, debate about GPT-5’s impact, the myth of “AI winters,” and what the real business ROI of AI looks like in the enterprise. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Scaling Teams to Empower Enterprises (03:54) Agent Native, Surface Agnostic Approach (09:07) Prioritizing Business ROI Over Code (12:10) Assessing Expertise Levels Quickly (16:01) AI Model Nuances and RL Shift (18:26) AI Enterprise Market Dynamics (22:41) Choosing AI Subscription Plans (25:43) Future-Focused, IDE-Agnostic Development (27:30) Adapting Cities and Enterprises (30:11) Embracing Change and Growth — Mentions: HubSpot Inbound: https://www.inbound.com/ Matan Grinberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matan-grinberg Factory: https://factory.ai/ Docusign: https://www.docusign.com/ Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    33 min
  8. 7 OCT.

    How to Make Viral Marketing Memes with AI (Live Demo)

    Want to make content with AI? Get the system here: https://clickhubspot.com/rjb Episode 79: How can you use AI to make memes that don’t just go viral—but help you (and your business) make millions? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Jason Levin (https://x.com/iamjasonlevin), the creator of Memelord.com. Jason shares the wild story behind dropping memes that rack up millions of views (sometimes turning into Rolling Stone hit pieces and death threats), landing $3M in funding, and why he believes memes are the most underrated marketing lever in business today. The episode dives deep into the Memelord software—a powerful AI toolkit for mass meme creation—complete with live demos, meme tactics for brands, and a glimpse at how Memelord aims to democratize next-gen content creation (movies included). If you care about making your brand stand out in a crowded feed, or just want to understand the culture-driving force of memes, this episode is for you. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI-Powered Meme Revolution (05:30) Curiosity Fueled Meme Marketing (08:44) AI Hologram Branding Experiment (11:27) Meme Lord Mini Movies (15:25) Affordable Creative Platform Launch (16:05) AI Creativity: Endless Opportunities (20:54) AI: Hit Reset and Regenerate (25:28) Meme Lord: The Power of Funny Marketing (26:30) Model Fatigue and Practical Use (31:43) From Stoner Artist to Tech Success (34:28) Tech's Impact: From Chaos to Creativity (35:25) Resilient New York's Future — Mentions: Jason Levin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjasonlevin Memelord: https://www.memelord.com/ Memes Make Millions: https://altamira.studio/store/p/memes-make-millions Nano Banana: https://nanobanana.ai/ Veo: https://deepmind.google/models/veo/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

    39 min

À propos

The Next Wave is your personal Chief AI Officer, bringing fresh takes, industry insights and a trustworthy perspective on how to implement AI to grow your business. Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.

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