The AI Guys

The AI Guys
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Welcome to "The AI Guys" podcast! Join hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier as they take you on a journey through the world of AI. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and experiences in the tech world. From discussing the parallels between the rise of the internet and AI, to exploring practical and technical aspects, Lee and Rich aim to make AI accessible and easy to understand for entrepreneurs, business owners, and the everyday consumer. With candid conversations and expert insights, they will demystify AI's impact on our daily lives and future possibilities. Discover why AI is not just another tech trend, but a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology.

  1. 5D AGO

    Enterprise AI Security Explained: Tools, Agents, and Access Control

    Lee and Rich break down one of the biggest conversations in AI right now: security. They unpack what businesses should actually worry about when deploying AI, from model training concerns to permissions, data exposure, and the risks that show up as teams move from simple AI tools to more autonomous agents. They also dig into the difference between AI tools and AI agents, why that distinction matters, and how enterprises should think about zero trust access, internal governance, vector stores, API connections, and accidental data sharing. The big takeaway is simple: AI itself is not usually the problem. Human behavior, weak processes, and unclear guardrails are where real security issues begin. If your company is exploring AI adoption, building internal agents, or trying to create a safer rollout strategy, this episode will help you think through the right questions. Subscribe for more practical AI conversations, and check the links below for more resources and related content. https://substack.aiguyspod.com/ * https://www.raiaai.com/ * All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi *

    30 min

  2. APR 6

    How AI Could Fix Government Delays and Build More Housing

    What happens when AI meets one of America’s biggest problems, housing? In this episode of The AI Guys, we sit down with Patrick Murphy, former Congressman and CEO of TogalAI and CodeComplyAI, to unpack how artificial intelligence could help reduce housing costs, speed up construction, and cut through government delays. It is a sharp conversation about where AI can create real-world impact far beyond chatbots and hype. We dig into why construction productivity has barely moved in decades, how outdated estimating and permitting workflows slow everything down, and where AI can remove friction without replacing human judgment. Patrick breaks down how machine vision is changing blueprint analysis, why pre-construction may be the biggest opportunity in the industry, and how government itself could become one of the best use cases for AI. The result is a bigger conversation about efficiency, housing supply, and what an AI-first future could look like for builders, cities, and everyday Americans. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The AI Guys for more conversations on how AI is reshaping business, government, and society. Let us know in the comments whether AI could actually help solve the housing crisis, or if government and industry are still too slow to change. Subscribe for more real-world AI breakdowns, and check out the links below for more resources and follow-up content. https://substack.aiguyspod.com/ * https://www.raiaai.com/ * All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi *

    33 min

  3. MAR 30

    Top 5 AI Upgrades Every Company Should Be Making Right Now

    Everyone wants AI, but most companies are asking for the wrong thing. In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee, Rich, and Thomas break down the top 5 AI integrations clients think they need, and reveal the smarter, more scalable agentic workflows that actually move the needle. If you’ve been wondering why so many AI projects stall out after the demo phase, this conversation gets into the real reason. The team unpacks common requests like support chatbots, AI email writers, chat-with-a-PDF tools, dashboard assistants, and one-click content generators, then explains what businesses should build instead. They dig into the hidden work behind successful AI deployment, from cleaning up messy data and restructuring workflows to using human feedback, reinforcement learning, and autonomous agents that can take action across your systems. This episode is a practical look at what it really takes to go from basic AI tools to an actual agentic workforce. If you’re planning an AI rollout, this is the roadmap you want before you waste time and budget on the wrong integrations. Subscribe for more real-world AI breakdowns, and check out the links below for more resources and follow-up content. https://substack.aiguyspod.com/ * https://www.raiaai.com/ * All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi *

    46 min

  4. MAR 23

    How AI Changed a Traditional Software Team

    In this episode, Lee sits down with Rich Swier and special guest Richard Partridge, whose journey from zoology and conservation into tech leadership and AI advocacy is anything but typical. From starting as a zoology major to becoming COO at New Line, Richard’s story shows how curiosity, reinvention, and a willingness to experiment can completely reshape a career in the age of AI. They break down how a single high‑pressure customer deadline pushed Richard’s team to fully embrace AI in their development process, cutting build time in half and permanently changing how they ship software. You will hear how AI is melting traditional silos between sales, dev, professional services, and customer success, why “vibe coding” is unlocking hidden builders inside non‑technical roles, and how agentic AI is starting to capture decades of tribal knowledge from 40‑year veterans. The conversation also dives into AI‑ready data, vectorization, hyper‑personalized UX on top of existing systems of record, and why vertical SaaS companies may be in the best position to win this next wave. If you are a founder, developer, tech leader, or AI‑curious operator, this episode will challenge how you think about software, jobs, and what it means to be “technical” in 2026. Stick around to hear why the future might not be “one new Salesforce,” but a million smaller, AI‑powered experiences built by people just like you. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on new episodes, and check the timestamps below to jump to your favorite sections, plus links to tools and resources mentioned in the show. https://substack.aiguyspod.com/ * https://www.raiaai.com/ * All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi *

    39 min

  5. MAR 16

    The Crossing Every Developer Has to Make

    The software development industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence and "vibe coding" are dismantling the traditional software development lifecycle, and why developers clinging to legacy languages are already losing the battle. They explore how vibe coding is empowering individuals to build their own custom applications from scratch, bypassing the need for large engineering teams entirely. From the reluctance of old-school developers to adopt these tools, to the critical importance of building a strong API layer to connect legacy systems with agentic frontends, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the core of what's actually shifting in the market. If you're a software developer, product manager, or CEO trying to understand where the next five to ten years are heading, this episode will challenge how you think about coding, the role of a developer, and the true value of architectural knowledge in an AI-first world. The developers who survive won't be the ones who write the most code. They'll be the ones who become the best managers of AI agents. Interested in A.I.? Check out our podcast A.I. Guys. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Youtube (or others)   Save time and money by adopting AI agents with raia.  https://www.raiaai.com/   All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi   #AI #Podcast #AIGuys

    26 min

  6. MAR 9

    AI Dealing SaaS Companies The Final Blow?

    The SaaS industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence is dismantling the traditional SaaS business model, from per-seat licensing to the rise of usage-based pricing, and why the biggest horizontal players like Salesforce and HubSpot are already losing the battle. They explore how vibe coding is empowering customers to build their own custom interfaces on top of existing SaaS platforms, bypassing the need for seat licenses entirely. From API gatekeeping and the coming death of free data access to why vertical market software companies have a real moat and what they need to do right now to protect it, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the core of what's actually shifting in the market. If you're a SaaS founder, product leader, or operator trying to understand where the next five to ten years are heading, this episode will challenge how you think about pricing, personalization, and the true value of domain expertise in an AI-first world. The companies that survive won't be the ones with the most features. They'll be the ones who own the API and know their vertical cold. Interested in A.I.? Check out our podcast A.I. Guys. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Youtube (or others)   Save time and money by adopting AI agents with raia.  https://www.raiaai.com/   All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi   #AI #Podcast #AIGuys

    30 min

  7. FEB 20

    An Update from an AI Guy

    Quick update from Lee. We’re excited about the updated production and bringing you the same great AI content every week. Stay curious and we’ll see you soon. Interested in A.I.? Check out our podcast A.I. Guys. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Youtube (or others)   Save time and money by adopting AI agents with raia.  https://www.raiaai.com/   All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi   #AI #Podcast #AIGuys

    1 min

  8. JAN 19

    The Real Reason AI Fails

    AI adoption fails far more often because of people and process not because of the technology itself. In this episode, Lee and Rich are joined by AI leader and community builder Maria Becerra to unpack why most organizations struggle to move AI from idea to execution.   They explore the real blockers to AI adoption, including change resistance, poor data readiness, unclear ownership, outdated workflows, and unrealistic expectations of what AI should do. Maria shares firsthand insights from working inside large organizations, explaining why mapping processes, standardizing data, and involving the right people early are essential to building successful AI systems.   The conversation also dives into the rise of the agentic workforce, why every employee will soon manage AI agents, and why simply automating old workflows misses the real opportunity. If your company is talking about AI but struggling to operationalize it, this episode provides a clear framework for what needs to change—and where to start.   Interested in A.I.? Check out our podcast A.I. Guys. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Youtube (or others)   Save time and money by adopting AI agents with raia.  https://www.raiaai.com/   All links: https://lnkd.in/eXDpww6V Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ee9h9GYB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/etDvqQ7d Apple: https://lnkd.in/epYT2GSi   #AI #Podcast #AIGuys

    41 min
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Welcome to "The AI Guys" podcast! Join hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier as they take you on a journey through the world of AI. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and experiences in the tech world. From discussing the parallels between the rise of the internet and AI, to exploring practical and technical aspects, Lee and Rich aim to make AI accessible and easy to understand for entrepreneurs, business owners, and the everyday consumer. With candid conversations and expert insights, they will demystify AI's impact on our daily lives and future possibilities. Discover why AI is not just another tech trend, but a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology.

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    The AI Guys
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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