The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

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. 1D AGO

    12 INSANE AI Agent Use Cases in Lindy AI (Live Demo)

    Episode 64: What if you could hire an AI intern to handle your meetings, emails, CRM, and even negotiate refunds over the phone? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Flo Crivello (https://x.com/Altimor), founder of Lindy AI, a leading AI agent platform in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Flo gives a revealing look into how Lindy’s AI agents are already replacing entire teams in startups by automating sales outreach, executive assistance, scheduling, meeting notes, CRM, recruiting, and even handling live phone calls and negotiations. Watch live demos, discover the smartest use cases, see how AI agents collaborate, and learn how you can start leveraging these capabilities in your own business. Plus, Flo opens up about where work and productivity are headed as AI interns get smarter and more independent. 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 As Versatile Digital Interns (06:04) Calendar Management Preferences (07:34) Automated Meeting Summary Prompt (11:36) AI-Driven Decision Workflow (13:15) AI Filters Sponsorship Emails (18:02) AI Memory and Meeting Transcription (20:43) Use Examples for Better Prompts (25:07) AI Conversations: A Unique Era (26:57) Flight Canceled, Unexpected Refund (30:00) Friday Phone Check-Ins with Elon Lindy (34:15) Deepfakes Overblown, Future of Work (37:51) The Unknowable Future Beyond Singularity (38:29) Post-Work Utopia vs. Tech-Dystopia — Mentions: Want the ultimate guide on AI Agents? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/efh Flo Crivello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florentcrivello/ Lindy: https://www.lindy.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Greg Isenberg’s interview with Flo: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/i-built-a-team-of-ai-agents-that-grow-my-business-24-7-full-demo/id1593424985?i=1000703493519 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

    43 min
  2. JUN 17

    Turn Your Idea Into a Working App With One Prompt (Live Demo)

    Episode 63: What if you could turn your idea into a fully working app—just by describing it in plain English? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with Anton Osika (https://x.com/antonosika), CEO of Lovable, a revolutionary platform that lets anyone build and launch software using AI—no code or development team required. In this episode, Anton gives a live demo of Lovable, reveals how creators of all ages—including kids and solo founders—are launching real businesses in hours, and dives into how AI-powered platforms like Lovable will change the future of entrepreneurship, creativity, and even move us closer to AGI. If you’re a builder, maker, or curious about the next frontier in software creation, this conversation will reshape how you think about launching your next product. 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 Code Revolution (04:21) Engineers as Problem Translators (07:50) Supabase Integration Simplifies Startups (10:49) Enhancing Design and Collaboration (16:46) Intuitive AI Interface Development (19:31) AI Empowering Solo Entrepreneurs (22:40) Future of Software Development: Automation Impact (24:18) Lovable App — Mentions: Want better prompts? Get our guide to Advanced Prompt Engineering: https://clickhubspot.com/wbo Anton Osika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonosika/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ Supabase: https://supabase.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.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

    29 min
  3. JUN 10

    Can AI Help You Live to 170?

    Episode 62: Could an AI that knows everything about your health help you live to an extreme age? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Max Marchione (https://x.com/maxmarchione), founder of Superpower, to explore the future of AI-powered longevity. In this episode, Nathan and Max dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of medicine—making personal health tracking, diagnostics, and preventative care more accessible than ever. Max explains why he believes everyone will soon have an AI doctor more knowledgeable than any human, how Superpower integrates wearables and biomarker data into actionable protocols, and why supplements might be overrated, even if he still takes dozens each day. If you want to live longer, thrive in the age of AI, and get practical longevity tips, you won’t want to miss this conversation. 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 Doctors are the Future (05:44) Comprehensive Health Data Analysis (08:04) Closing Healthcare Gaps with AI (11:58) Technology's Role in Medical Knowledge (12:40) Preferring Doctors Over AI (16:56) Supplements: Not All Beneficial? (19:30) Trial Data Gathering Sleep Devices (24:23) Impending Cyborg Reality (25:28) Focus on People, Not Skills (28:21) Discovering Real-World Potential — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite AI Tools? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/klw Max Marchione: https://www.maxmarchione.com/ superpower: https://superpower.com/ Bryan Johnson: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/ ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.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

    32 min
  4. JUN 3

    Microsoft VP Explains AI PCs + Satya Nadella on Healthcare AI

    Episode 61: What will the next generation of AI-powered PCs mean for your everyday computing—and how will features like on-device AI, privacy controls, and new processors transform our digital lives? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is  joined by Pavan Davuluri (https://x.com/pavandavuluri), Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, who’s leading the charge on bringing AI to mainstream computers. In this episode of The Next Wave, Matt dives deep with Pavan into the world of AI PCs, exploring how specialized hardware like NPUs (Neural Processing Units) make AI more accessible and affordable. They break down the difference between CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, and discuss game-changing Windows features like Recall—digging into the privacy safeguards and how AI can now run locally on your device. Plus, you’ll hear Satya Nadella (https://x.com/satyanadella), Microsoft’s CEO, share his vision for how agentic AI could revolutionize healthcare and what the future holds for AI-powered Windows experiences. 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) NPUs: The Third Processor Revolution (05:41) NPU Efficiency in AI Devices (09:31) Windows Empowering Users Faster (13:00) Evolving Windows Ecosystem Opportunities (13:49) AI Enhancing M365 Copilot Research (15:43) Satya Nadella On AI and Healthcare — Mentions: Want the ultimate guide to Advanced Prompt Engineering? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wbv Pavan Davuluri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavand/ Satya Nadella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/ Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft365.com/ Microsoft Recall https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/recall/ 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

    21 min
  5. MAY 28

    This AI Tool Can Build Any SaaS App in Minutes

    Episode 60: Can you really build an $8 billion SaaS startup by yourself using AI agents? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Matan Grinberg (https://x.com/matansf), a physicist, AI founder, and creator of Factory AI—one of Silicon Valley’s best-kept secrets. Matan has published papers alongside luminaries and built a company trusted by top VCs and tech insiders. In this episode, Nathan and Matan dive deep into the power and practicality of Factory AI—an agentic software platform that allows anyone to build full-featured SaaS applications using only natural language. After years of focusing on large enterprise clients and remaining under the radar, Factory AI is now opening up to everyone and revealing what’s possible when state-of-the-art “droids” (purpose-built AI agents) collaborate to automate the entire software development lifecycle. Watch them attempt to build a DocuSign competitor in minutes live on the show, and explore how AI is changing the future of engineering, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving. 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) Enterprise-Focused Product Expansion (05:45) Engineering Task Automation Tools (07:01) Quick Project Setup Outline (10:43) AI Revolutionizing Software Development (14:29) Customer-Centric Problem Solving (18:10) Progress Through Efficiency Improvements (19:22) Agency: The New Success Metric (24:54) Expanding Product to Small Teams (25:38) Unified Platform for Software Development (30:44) Importance of Foundational Knowledge (33:55) Technology: Rise, Apex, and Decline (35:40) Future Technology Beyond Smartphones — Mentions: Want the ultimate guide to use Gemini's game-changing features? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wdn Promo link for 14 day free trial w 10M extra free tokens: LINK Matt Grinberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matan-grinberg/ Factory: https://www.factory.ai/ Docusign: https://www.docusign.com/ Shaun Maguire: https://x.com/shaunmmaguire Sequoia: https://www.sequoiacap.com/ Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/ Sentry: https://sentry.io/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.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

    41 min
  6. MAY 20

    Can This AI Predict the Billion-Dollar Startup?

    Episode 59: Can artificial intelligence accurately predict the next billion-dollar startup? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Jager McConnell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jager/), CEO of Crunchbase and a leading product and data innovator in the tech and investment landscape. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into how Crunchbase has evolved into an AI-powered platform for investors, sales teams, job seekers, and anyone looking to get ahead in the startup ecosystem. Jager shares details on Crunchbase’s cutting-edge prediction engine, which uses proprietary data, AI, and machine learning to forecast company fundraising, acquisitions, growth, and more. Find out how data signals can reveal when companies are preparing to raise rounds, how sales teams and investors can identify trends before the crowd, and why democratizing predictive analytics might reshape the entire investing world. 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-Driven Corporate Prediction Engine (03:43) Predicting Company Fundraising Timelines (06:50) Predictive Accuracy in Fundraising (11:15) API Prediction Score Integration (12:23) Programmatic Insights with Crunchbase (15:42) User Data to Investment Shift (20:58) Future AI Industry Heat Score (23:38) AI-Driven Business Workflow Evolution (27:20) AI-Driven Sales Conversations (29:41) Crunchbase Trends and Rankings (31:53) Podcast Appreciation and Subscription Invitation — Mentions: Want to create your own AI Agents? Get the playbook here: https://clickhubspot.com/dkc Jager McConnell: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jager-mcconnell Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/ TensorFlow: https://www.tensorflow.org/ Replit: https://replit.com/ Cursor: https://www.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

    36 min
  7. MAY 13

    Will AI Replace Amazon? The Future of Shopping Revealed

    Episode 58: What does the future of shopping look like as artificial intelligence weaves itself deeper into how we buy and sell online? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Ajay Bam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaybam), CEO of Vyrill—a Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing shoppable video—to reveal the seismic changes AI is bringing to e-commerce, social discovery, influencer marketing, and everything in between. In this episode, Nathan and Ajay uncover how Gen Z and beyond are shopping via authentic short-form videos, the power shift from mega-influencers to everyday creators, and how AI-driven platforms like Vyrill are making it possible to instantly search inside videos for the exact info you need before buying. Ajay shares real-world examples of brands doubling sales by making their video content searchable—and why the brands who nail video trust will dominate the next wave of e-commerce. They also discuss what ChatGPT-powered shopping means for traditional giants like Amazon, and break down actionable strategies for businesses and creators to thrive in this new era. 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 Revolutionizing Shopping Experience (03:15) Authenticity Outshines Celebrity Endorsements (09:21) Video Search and Personalization Challenges (11:42) Integrate Social Videos on E-commerce (14:43) Comprehensive Video Content Searchability (16:35) Boost E-commerce with Integrated Videos (21:57) Japan: Automated Shopping Concept (25:03) Video Demographic Analysis Tool (29:05) E-commerce Video Content Solutions (30:20) Gemini 2.5 Promotion Idea (33:22) Emphasizing AI Training and Tools (35:50) Explore Vyrill.com on LinkedIn — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite AI tools? Get em' here: https://clickhubspot.com/twn Ajay Bam: https://www.vyrill.com/about Vyrill: https://www.vyrill.com/ Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.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

    40 min
  8. MAY 6

    The Secret AI Prompt Tool Silicon Valley Engineers Are Using

    Episode 57: Can simply "Vibe coding" with AI really replace the need for deep code context when building real applications? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Eric Provencher (https://x.com/pvncher), founder of Repo Prompt and an XR engineer at Unity, to reveal the secret AI prompt tool quietly powering Silicon Valley’s top engineers. This episode dives deep into why the current trend of "Vibe coding" with tools like Cursor often falls apart for complex tasks — and how Repo Prompt closes the gap by letting you build effective, highly targeted context for AI coding. Eric breaks down the philosophy behind contextual prompting, gives a live demo, and shares how Repo Prompt’s unique features like the context builder and codemaps give power-users real control over LLMs like Gemini and Claude. Beyond coding, they discuss implications for the future of engineering, learning, and the evolution of dev tools in the age of AI. 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) Vibe Coding Myths Unveiled (03:15) Repo Navigation for Flutter Devs (06:37) Gemini 2.5 Extends Model Context (11:18) Automating File Rewrites with AI (15:33) The Next AI Wave (20:58) MCP: User-Customizable Tool Integration (23:53) Efficient AI Tool Integration (28:32) XR Interaction Toolkit Developer (31:01) AI's Impact on Coding Learning — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite Coding AI tools? Get em' here: https://clickhubspot.com/tbv Eric Provencher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/provencher/ Repo Prompt: https://repoprompt.com/ Unity: https://unity.com/ai Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/en Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Claude: https://claude.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

    38 min
4.8
out of 5
55 Ratings

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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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