A Beginner's Guide to AI

Dietmar Fischer

"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI!

  1. Unleashing Marketing Operations: AI Meets In-House Excellence with Kasper Sierslev

    2 DAYS AGO

    Unleashing Marketing Operations: AI Meets In-House Excellence with Kasper Sierslev

    Unlocking the Power of AI in Marketing with Kasper Sierslev How is artificial intelligence transforming the way we approach marketing? In this episode, we dive deep with Kasper Sierslev, founder of Zite, to uncover the real-world opportunities and challenges of AI in marketing. Discover how forward-thinking brands are leveraging AI tools to spark creativity, streamline campaigns, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 💡 Key Highlights: Kasper Sierslev shares his journey and unique perspective on embedding AI into marketing strategies Top AI tools for marketers and how to use them for impactful results The importance of a human-centric approach to AI in marketing Insights on the future of AI and how brands can stay ahead Actionable advice for marketers looking to adopt AI today 🧾 Quotes from the Episode: “It’s not super easy sitting on the other side doing creative work and just saying, ‘We made this great film, look how funny it is.’ That’s gut feeling, it’s opinions. For almost 20 years now, creativity and branding has lost a lot.” - Kasper Sierslev “I think it’s super easy to do something now, but we don’t really have the big AI tech companies here yet. Maybe that’s because of copyright laws or the lawsuits happening at the moment. Still, we can build on top of the bigger models and protect what we’re doing as it goes back into the loop.”Kasper Sierslev 📂 Chapters (experimental feature):00:00 Introduction & Kasper Sierslev's Background 04:00 AI Tools for Marketers 08:00 Creativity, Branding & AI 15:00 Human-Centric AI in Marketing 25:00 Real-World AI Marketing Case Studies 33:00 Challenges & Cultural Shifts in Advertising 41:00 The Future of AI in Marketing 50:00 Practical Advice for Marketers 🔗 Where to find Kasper Sierslev: LinkedIn Zite Website, where you also find the In-house Barometer! --- Tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    51 min
  2. OpenAI's Matt Weaver on GPT-5, AI Literacy, and Adoption Strategies

    4 DAYS AGO

    OpenAI's Matt Weaver on GPT-5, AI Literacy, and Adoption Strategies

    🚀 Matt Weaver, Solutions Engineering Leader at OpenAI, takes us inside the launch of GPT-5, the rise of AI agents, and how these tools are transforming industries. From practical business adoption tips to exploring advanced features like Deep Research and Custom GPTs, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 📧 Tune in to get my thoughts, tips and tricks and all the episode in your mailbox: beginnersguide.nl 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: How GPT-5 chooses the right reasoning model automatically for better answersWhy AI literacy is the foundation for business adoptionIndustry examples from banking (BBVA) to travel (Virgin Atlantic)How AI agents like Deep Research work – and why they’re a game changerCreating your own Custom GPTs without codingAddressing AI objections: security, hallucinations, and cost concerns Quotes from the Episode: 💬 “AI is such a transformative technology — now is the time to reimagine your processes, not just bolt it onto old ones.” – Matt Weaver 💬 “Your first AGI moment changes how you see every problem — you start thinking, ‘How can ChatGPT help me with this?’” – Matt Weaver 🧾 Chapters (experimental): 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Matt Weaver 01:18 Matt’s Journey into AI and Joining OpenAI 03:58 GPT-5 Launch – What’s New and Why It Matters 08:28 How Businesses Should Start with ChatGPT 10:45 AI Adoption Strategies & Avoiding Common Mistakes 12:14 Industry Examples – Banking, Travel, and Professional Services 14:06 Deep Research: AI Agents Explained 18:06 Study Mode & AI in Education 19:56 Overcoming Objections: Security, Hallucinations & Costs 24:06 ROI of ChatGPT in Business 28:22 The “AGI Moment” & Personal Uses of ChatGPT 32:03 The Future of AI: Agents, Coding, and New Businesses 35:48 Custom GPTs – Building Your Own AI Apps 39:06 AI Safety & Optimism for the Future 41:16 Where to Find Matt Weaver & Closing Want to know more? 🔗 ChatGPT is now also at Chat.com 🔗 OpenAI's learning resources are at: academy.openai.com 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    47 min
  3. Dice or Dominoes? The Secret Battle Inside Every AI

    6 DAYS AGO

    Dice or Dominoes? The Secret Battle Inside Every AI

    Why does your smartphone sometimes act like a mind reader and other times seem hopelessly confused? In this episode of “A Beginner’s Guide to AI,” we explore the dramatic showdown between probabilistic and deterministic systems in artificial intelligence. Discover why some AIs operate like precise clockwork while others make predictions by rolling the dice—plus how this difference shapes everything from language tools to life-saving healthcare tech. We dive into real-world stories, serve up cake-baking metaphors, and arm you with practical tips for spotting these systems in action. Tune in to get my thoughts and all the episodes, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: beginnersguide.nl This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT, Mistral and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. And, by the way, it's read by an AI voice. Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    17 min
  4. What Is Biocomputing? Fred Jordan on AI’s New Frontier

    15 AUG

    What Is Biocomputing? Fred Jordan on AI’s New Frontier

    Step into the future of artificial intelligence with Fred Jordan as he introduces “Biocomputing”—the next evolutionary leap for AI. In this episode, Fred unpacks how biocomputing uses nature’s own design principles to build more adaptive, resilient, and intelligent systems. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠! 📧💌📧 Highlights from the episode: What “Biocomputing” is, and why it matters for the future of AI How biocomputing fundamentally differs from traditional approaches Fred Jordan’s personal journey and vision for next-generation intelligence Real-world examples and the untapped potential of biocomputing Quotes from the Episode: “Biocomputing is about harnessing the principles of life itself to create intelligence that adapts and evolves, just like nature intended.” “We’re not just building smarter machines; with biocomputing, we’re taking inspiration from biology to leap forward in how AI thinks and grows.” Chapters (experimental):00:00 Introduction and Fred Jordan’s Background04:15 What Is Biocomputing? The Big Idea15:30 Biocomputing vs. Traditional AI: Key Differences28:50 Real-World Applications and the Future of Biocomputing41:10 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Where to find Fred Jordan and FinalSpark: Discord: discord.com/invite/edPetHUYtx Website: finalspark.com Apply to join: finalspark.com/neuroplatform/ Get the newsletter: beginnersguide.nl 📧 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    51 min
  5. How Curiosity Led to Building an Agentic Workflow Automation Company

    13 AUG

    How Curiosity Led to Building an Agentic Workflow Automation Company

    In this episode, Anirudh Narayan of Lyzr joins us to explore the exciting world of AI agents, marketing innovation, and growth hacking in the digital era. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 From designing AI-powered tools to transforming sales strategies, Anirudh shares practical insights, creative experiments, and lessons learned from years of working at the intersection of tech and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a marketer, founder, or tech enthusiast, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on how AI can amplify your business impact—today and in the future. 🌟 Key Highlights: AI Marketing Agents: How they’re reshaping sales and customer engagement. Building AI Agents for Business Growth: From ideation to implementation. Content Creation in the AI Era: Strategies that convert attention into action. Real-World Case Studies: Applying AI tools for measurable results. 💬 Quotes from the Episode: A one-billion-dollar business with agents and AI tools—that’s when we said, in a gold rush, you want to build shovels, so why not build a platform?"And for non-developers, it’s like—oh, I already have a template, a pre-built agent I can plug and play and start using immediately." ⏱ Chapters (experimental): 00:00 Introduction and Welcome with Anirudh Narayan 03:17 How AI Agents Are Changing Marketing and Sales 09:45 Building AI-Powered Tools for Business Growth 15:32 Content Creation Strategies in the AI Era 21:10 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories 27:55 The Future of AI in Marketing and Entrepreneurship 📍 Where to find Anirudh Narayan: Website: lyzr.ai LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anirudh-narayan/ 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  6. Fashion’s Biggest Problem? AI Has the Answer! The Michaela Wessels Interview // REPOST

    11 AUG

    Fashion’s Biggest Problem? AI Has the Answer! The Michaela Wessels Interview // REPOST

    In this episode, we sit down with Michaela Wessels, founder of Style Arcade, to uncover how artificial intelligence is transforming the fashion industry from the inside out. From eliminating gut-feel guesswork in buying decisions to solving the age-old “I can’t find my size” problem, Michaela shares how AI and data can optimize inventory for every store, every product, and every size. Whether you’re into fashion, retail tech, or just love a good behind-the-scenes of smart AI applications — this one's for you. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 We dive into visual AI, image recognition, and why even a black and a white version of the same dress can require totally different size curves. Michaela breaks down how AI helps fashion brands go from spreadsheets to strategic planning — and why the answer to better retail might just be better data. We also talk about AI's role in achieving the dream of a 4-day workweek, the balance between automation and creativity, and why fashion is actually one of the most complex industries to optimize with tech. Want to get in contact with Michaela? You can find her on LinkedIn Or go directly to StyleArcade! --- Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

    36 min
  7. Will AI Agents Replace Developers? Insights from Grigorij Dudnik // REPOST

    9 AUG

    Will AI Agents Replace Developers? Insights from Grigorij Dudnik // REPOST

    Do we still need programmers in the age of AI? In this episode, I sit down with Grigorij Dudnik, creator of Clean Coder AI —an agent-based AI framework that aims to transform how we build software. We dive deep into the future of programming, where AI agents take over the repetitive tasks and senior developers act more like managers than coders. Grigorij breaks down how his open-source tool works, how it's already being used in real-world web applications, and why separating AI agent roles (planner, coder, manager) actually boosts performance—just like in human teams. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠ 📧💌📧 We also talk about the startup that inspired it all: a heartfelt project to preserve memories of loved ones. Plus, there's some philosophical reflection on AI's potential risks—not in a Terminator way, but in a "we're all getting too lazy" kind of way. And yes, there’s even a robot powered by a Raspberry Pi that makes moral decisions. This episode is packed with insights, stories, and some wild but real visions of the near future. Get in contact with Grigorij, ask him anything about AI and programming, on LinkedIn 🚀 And look at the Clean Coder AI on GitHub - don't forget to rate the project 🤖 --- Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    48 min
  8. The Future of Coaching: Dr. Lisa Turner Explains how AI Will Change Coaching

    7 AUG

    The Future of Coaching: Dr. Lisa Turner Explains how AI Will Change Coaching

    AI tools for business coaching are transforming how leaders and professionals unlock performance and personal growth. In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Lisa Turner of CETfreedom joins Dietmar Fischer to share real-world strategies and 40+ actionable AI tools that help coaches, entrepreneurs, and business leaders boost results. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: beginnersguide.nl 📧💌📧 Learn how practical AI can revolutionize business processes, streamline leadership, and enhance productivity. Whether you want to overcome procrastination, empower your team, or drive personal development, this episode delivers proven approaches and expert insights. 💡 Key takeaways:• Learn top AI tools for business coaching• Discover AI techniques to beat imposter syndrome• Explore AI strategies for leadership development• Find practical uses for AI in personal growth• See real examples of AI-ified coaching processes 🧾 Chapters (experimental):00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction02:30 – Why AI? Lisa’s Journey from Engineering to Coaching07:10 – First Steps with AI: Overcoming Skepticism12:00 – Building 40+ AI Tools for Coaches18:45 – Busting Procrastination & Limiting Beliefs with AI24:20 – Empowering Leadership & Journaling via AI30:00 – The “Doctor Who” Mindset for Innovation35:15 – Trends: How Coaches Use AI in 202540:05 – Final Insights & Where to Find Lisa 👉 Quotes:• "I found a way to AI-ify personal growth and leadership tools for real business results." • "If you want to grow fast, you have to experiment boldly with new technology." 🔗 Where to find Lisa Turner: Go to Lisa's website and get a free book (a real one!) at: www.cetfreedom.com 👩 Or follow Lisa on social media:TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cetfreedomInstagram: www.instagram.com/cetfreedomFacebook: www.facebook.com/cetfreedomLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cetfreedom --- 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    50 min
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"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI!

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  • Creator
    Dietmar Fischer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dietmar Fischer
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    A Beginner's Guide to AI

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