The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Why I Bought AI Glasses (And Ignored the Robots)

    Get our AI cheat sheet: 20+ prompts for the latest models and tools: https://clickhubspot.com/ecg Episode 93: Are humanoid robots, AI glasses, or autonomous vehicles the real future of AI—and which new tech should you actually care about? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) break down the biggest surprises and trends from CES 2026. In this episode, Matt returns from CES with fresh insight into the top three AI-powered trends dominating the event floor: humanoid robots, AR/AI-enabled glasses, and autonomous vehicles—including some wild new updates on flying cars and health-focused wearables. Maria pushes past the hype, challenging which tech is actually solving real problems. Together, they critique the usefulness of current AI gadgets, discuss the state of robots (do we really want a flipping robot, or just a butler?), debate wearable tech style, and preview major updates from OpenAI, Google, and Claude. Whether you’re all-in on futuristic tech or just want your laundry folded, this episode separates the game-changers from the gimmicks. 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) CES: Innovation Plateau Observed (05:30) Robots: Impressive Mechanics, Lagging Software (09:35) AI-Powered Augmented Reality Glasses (10:10) Xreal Glasses: 2D to 3D (13:48) Self-Driving Rideshare and Robo-Taxis (18:31) Expensive eVTOL Temptation (22:04) ChatGPT Health: A New Tool (25:48) Decoding Blood Work with AI (29:17) Google Gemini Powers Personal AI (31:12) Personal Intelligence and Multiple Accounts (34:17) Misconceptions About AI Subcategories (36:56) Stay Updated on AI — Mentions: CES 2026: https://www.ces.tech/ XREAL AR Glasses: https://us.shop.xreal.com/collections/ar-glasses Ray Ban Meta Glasses: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses Waymo: https://waymo.com/ Zoox: https://zoox.com/ Tesla Robotaxi: https://www.tesla.com/robotaxi OpenAI ChatGPT Health: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/ 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

  2. JAN 13

    How to Go from Idea to First Sale in 30 Days (4 AI Tools)

    Get our guide to go from Idea to First Sale in 30 days with AI tools: https://clickhubspot.com/obg Episode 92: What’s the quickest way to launch your product and get your first customer using only AI? Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) sits down with marketing expert Ariel Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-the-magical-marketer/). In this episode, Ariel Gonzalez breaks down a simple, actionable workflow to create and launch a full business using just four AI tools—with proof that you can go from idea to first customer in 30 days. Joined by Maria Gharib , they walk through brainstorming a product, building a business plan, creating a landing page, and generating a pitch deck—showing how tools like Claude, Notion AI, Lovable, and Gamma can turn your brainstorm into a living business in just minutes. 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) Building Your Idea Foundation (05:16) Business Plan with Notion AI (07:51) Building Landing Pages with Lovable (11:31) Start Creating: Build Something Now — Mentions: Claude: https://claude.ai/ Notion AI: https://www.notion.com/product/ai Gamma: https://gamma.app/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ 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

    15 min

  3. JAN 6

    Your Videos Are Now AI Agents

    Get our AI Video Guide: https://clickhubspot.com/rhj Episode 91: How far has AI video really come—and what happens when your digital self can work, teach, or sell for you? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) sit down with Victor Riparbelli (https://x.com/vriparbelli), CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, the company leading the charge in AI-generated avatars that can communicate in over 140 languages. Victor’s background includes pioneering research in AI video, growing Synthesia since 2017 to become an industry leader in lifelike, customizable avatars used for everything from business training to personalized marketing at scale. This episode dives deep into what the rise of AI video agents means for the business world, what it takes to create realistic digital avatars (hint: it’s all about the body language), and how lowering the cost and complexity of video creation is changing internal communication and customer engagement. Plus, hear Synthesia’s ethical approach to deepfakes, licensing data, and critical business use cases that work right now (and not just as novelty). If you've ever wondered how close we are to having your AI twin closing deals or teaching your kids, this is the one to check out. 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 Avatar and Future Video (03:54) AI-Driven Interactive Video Evolution (07:45) Corporate Shift to Video Communication (11:42) AI Improving Digital Human Realism (13:12) Accent Preservation in Voice Technology (16:41) Video to Replace PowerPoints (20:11) Balancing Content Moderation Challenges (22:50) Regulating AI Outputs, Not Inputs (26:36) Conversational Learning Revolution (29:56) Future of AI-Powered Video Creation — Mentions: Victor Riparbelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorriparbelli/ Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/ Victor’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wCml0g2mRE Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/ Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/ Runway ML: https://runwayml.com/ Kling: https://openart.ai/video/i2v/kling2.1 Veo: https://v03ai.com/home Sora: https://www.sora-2.studio/ 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

    34 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    How I Use ChatGPT Like the Top 1% Business Owners (Live Demo)

    Get the free ChatGPT bundle: https://clickhubspot.com/rdc Episode 90: Are you really getting the most out of ChatGPT—or are you only scratching the surface? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) hosts this hands-on episode, showing exactly how he uses ChatGPT like the top 1% of business owners to supercharge his productivity and decision-making. This solo episode takes you inside Nathan’s’ AI-powered workflow for building his latest company, Lore. Nathan walks through his unique approach to ChatGPT Projects, demonstrating how to set them up, how to add meaningful context with files, meeting notes, images, diagrams, financial models, and more. Discover insider techniques that allow AI to act as a true business advisor, drawing connections and surfacing opportunities you might otherwise miss. Whether for business or personal projects, Nathan’s step-by-step guide will help you unlock better, more strategic results from ChatGPT—often leaving others shocked at what’s possible. 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 ChatGPT: A to Z (05:10) AI Limitations in Financial Modeling (06:25) Streamlining Contacts with AI (12:36) Using ChatGPT for Projects (13:28) Shared Project History Concerns — Mentions: ChatGPT Projects: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-projects-in-chatgpt Lore: https://lore.com/ Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Nano Banana Pro: https://gemini.google/overview/image-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

    19 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    I Got Early Access to Runway 4.5 + Kling AI Demo

    Get our AI Video Guide with 5+ prompts and real results: https://clickhubspot.com/rhk Episode 89: How big of a leap is the latest generation of AI video models—and do they really live up to the hype? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9), an AI writer and newsletter creator, dive into hands-on testing and candid discussion about the brand-new Runway 4.5, Kling AI, and more. In this episode, Matt and Maria put early-access Runway 4.5 through its paces, experiment with quirky video prompts, and compare outputs from the top AI video tools including Kling's latest models. Is Runway 4.5 a massive leap forward, or just playing catchup with VEo and Sora? What kinds of content can creative teams actually produce with these new generative video AIs? Plus, Matt and Maria get real about the mixed reactions to AI-driven brand ads—like the recent McDonald’s spot—and discuss where this fast-evolving field is headed. 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 Video Innovations Podcast (03:53) Monkey on Roller Skates (07:22) AI Prompt Success Evolution (12:00) Nano Banana: Still Superior (13:56) Incremental Update, Limited Impact (17:32) AI Video & Image Editing (20:27) Lip Sync Test Analysis (25:50) Domino Effect Gone Awry (27:29) Kling's Dragon Feels Cinematic (31:21) Image-Based Video Generation Preference (34:02) Drone Flight Through Watch (37:38) Why Can't Video Models Work? (39:20) Rubber Hose Tap Dance Fail (44:30 AI as Assistive, Not Primary (46:03)  Podcast Feedback Wanted — Mentions: Nano Banana Pro: https://gemini.google/overview/image-generation/ Sora: https://openai.com/sora/ Runway 4.5: https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-gen-4.5 Kling: https://klingai.com/global/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home Veo: https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/ ModelScope: https://www.modelscope.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

    49 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    Why Sam Altman Is Panicking + 9 New AI Tools

    Episode 88: What happens inside OpenAI when Google drops a game-changing AI model? Matt Wolfe ((https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) break it down. This episode unpacks OpenAI’s unprecedented “Code Red,” the real reason Sam Altman hit the panic button, and how Google’s Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro could threaten OpenAI’s dominance. The hosts debate which next-gen AI models are actually smarter (Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3, GPT-5.1, and more), why some tools are getting dumber, and how Google’s full-stack advantage is shifting the AI power balance. Plus: a rapid-fire review of explosive new AI tools for video, the rise of creative AI (and AI “slop”), surprising advances in wearable tech, and a bit of fun at Sam Altman’s expense. 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 Wars: Models, Tools, Power (05:59) AI Innovation Race (08:43) OpenAI's Google Challenge (12:15) Claude's Context Window Explained (14:12) Claude vs. ChatGPT: AI Preferences (17:13) Anthropic vs. OpenAI Philosophy (21:51) AI and Content Slop Concerns (24:46) AI Generative Audio's Uncanny Gap (28:07) Runway Gen 4.5 Dominates Preferences (30:41) AI Model Announcement Rivalry (35:00 Alibaba's AI Evolution (37:19) Heavy Glasses and Social Concerns (40:03) AI Advancements: December Launches (42:27) "Like, Subscribe, See You Soon — Mentions: Sam Altman: https://blog.samaltman.com/ Google Gemini 3: https://aistudio.google.com/models/gemini-3 Nano Banana Pro: https://gemini.google/overview/image-generation/ Claude Opus 4.5: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ Runway Gen 4.5: https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-gen-4.5 Kling: https://klingai.com/global/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home 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

    45 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    This AI Tool Creates Audio From Your Interests — Without You Prompting

    Get the free NotebookLM guide: https://clickhubspot.com/wph Episode 87: Can AI know you well enough to create audio content tailored to your interests—without you ever prompting it? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Raiza Martin (https://x.com/raizamrtn), one of the creators behind Google’s NotebookLM and now co-founder of Huxe, a new startup carving the path toward truly personal AI. Raiza shares her unconventional journey from leading innovation at Google to building Huxe, an app that generates personalized audio (think “AI radio made just for you”) driven by your daily habits and interests—without you having to initiate the conversation. The episode dives into what it means to design AI for real human needs, the balancing act of privacy and helpfulness, and the vision for a future where your AI assistant proactively enhances your everyday life. They also discuss where AI products are succeeding, how creating trust is an overlooked challenge, and why the next breakthrough will be more about fitting seamlessly into our routines than about being “smarter.” 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) From NotebookLM to Huxe (04:29) Finding AI's Killer Use Case (06:33) Users' Unique Huxe Usage Insights (12:24) Proactive AI: A New Approach (16:02) Daily Brief Insights (17:21) VCs Monitoring Funding Opportunities (21:33) ChatGPT's Role in Everyday AI (24:43) App Adoption and Design Insights (29:20) Uniquely Human Skills Matter (31:11) Modern Childhood and Connection (33:27) Understanding Tech Basics for Kids — Mentions: Raiza Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatsaraiza Huxe: https://www.huxe.com/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ ChatGPT Pulse: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pulse/ Factory: https://factory.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

    39 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    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
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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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