What's Appening: Adventures in Apps & AI

In this episode of What’s Appening, we dive into Jose’s journey from big tech to founding Neulight, an AI startup reshaping education. Jose shares his transition from Microsoft and Netflix to developing IntelliTier, an AI-powered platform supporting educators with the MTSS framework. Discover how Jose’s personal experiences and tech expertise are transforming student support with data-driven insights and collaboration.

💡 Highlights:

• Jose’s tech journey to Neulight
• The impact of MTSS and AI in education
• Personal insights inspiring IntelliTier
• Balancing scalability with a seamless user experience

🔗 Links:

In this episode of What's Appening: Adventures in Apps & AI, we join Seema and Paul to chat about all things, in business, tech and AI. Seema tells her story, including how she's led 1000s of CEOs at pivotal moments of growth. We hear all about DC Startup & Tech Week, why and how it was started, what brought on the branding change, and the incredible sessions happening THIS WEEK in Washington DC. 💡 Highlights:

In this episode of Adventures in Apps and AI, we dive deep with Demian Paul as he shares his adventures transitioning from NPR’s mobile team to pushing the boundaries of app development and AI. Learn how he led the charge for NPR’s mobile revolution, his thoughts on the impact of AI on the media landscape, and how he’s now using his skills for Science News and personal projects involving authentication systems and stock market algorithms.

💡 Highlights:

• Demian’s career at NPR and how he helped revolutionize their mobile presence.
• The challenges and opportunities AI presents to media companies.
• Demian’s personal tech projects, from stock market predictions to event calendars.
• Paul and Demian’s thoughts on how AI will shape the future of content creation and distribution.
• Why Demian thinks personal projects can spark innovation in larger organizations.

🔗 Links:

We’re back with Season 2 of Adventures in Apps and AI! In this premiere episode, Paul sits down with entrepreneur Marty Ringlein to talk about his latest venture, Agree.com, a platform combining contract signing with integrated payment solutions. Marty shares how he soft launched the platform at Summit 500, his strategy for disrupting DocuSign, and the role of AI in shaping the future of contracts. Tune in to an exciting start to the new season!

💡 Highlights:

• Welcome to Season 2! 🎉
• Marty Ringlein’s entrepreneurial journey and vision for Agree.com.
• The power of integrating payments with contracts.
• AI and OCR in contract automation.

🔗 Links:

Dive into a fascinating conversation with Janet Barker-Evans, the creator of BrainPepper and Chief Creative Officer at Abelson Taylor Group. Discover how Janet leverages AI and GPTs to enhance creativity in the healthcare agency world and beyond. Learn about her journey, the innovative tools she has built, and how AI is transforming creative processes. 💡 Highlights:

• Janet’s journey from tech enthusiast to AI innovator.
• The creation and evolution of BrainPepper.
• Integrating AI and GPTs in creative and operational processes at Abelson Taylor Group.
• The role of AI in the future of the agency and creative industry.
• Insights on how AI can democratize creativity and productivity.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, host Paul Murphy interviews Noble Ackerson, a seasoned product manager and AI educator. Noble discusses his journey from being a Google Developer Expert to creating the innovative “My Career Navigator” GPT, designed to help job seekers optimize their resumes and improve their chances in the job market. He also shares insights on the future of AI and the upcoming Udacity AI Product Manager nanodegree.

💡 Highlights:

• Noble’s journey from Google Developer Expert to AI educator.

• The development and purpose of the “My Career Navigator” GPT.
• The challenges of using AI in the job application process.
• Insights on the future of AI and generative technology.
• Noble’s work with Udacity and the launch of the AI Product Manager nanodegree.

🔗 Links:

Join host Paul Murphy as he chats with Gavin McMahon about the intricacies of the J1 visa journey and the Digital Irish community’s efforts to support Irish entrepreneurs in the US. Gavin shares his experiences, the challenges faced by J1 visa holders, and the creation of the J1 Resume Bot to aid newcomers. This episode dives deep into the importance of community, the spirit of Irish entrepreneurship, and the exciting initiatives of Digital Irish. 💡 Highlights:

• Gavin McMah0n’s personal journey and his involvement with Digital Irish.
• The importance of community and networking for Irish entrepreneurs in the US.
• How the J1 Resume Bot is helping Irish graduates transition smoothly.
• Insights into the Digital Irish Venture Fund and its impact.
• Upcoming Digital Irish events and how to get involved.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, host Paul Murphy delves into the creation and impact of Self-Speak Affirmation Mentor with its founder, Jeffery Bradley. Jeffery shares his personal journey from overcoming depression to developing an AI-driven tool that personalizes affirmations in your own voice. Learn how Self-Speak is transforming mental wellness and discover the future prospects of AI in enhancing life quality.

💡 Highlights:

• Jeffery Bradley’s personal journey and inspiration behind Self-Speak.
• The transformative power of personalized affirmations.
• The development process of Self-Speak with 3Advance.
• Insights into AI’s role in enhancing mental wellness.
• Future prospects of AI and its impact on society.

🔗 Links:

Ever wondered how AI could revolutionize skincare? 🤔 This week on What’s Appening, Paul Murphy sits down with Manny Movahedi, CEO of AI Tellos and creator of FaceGPT, to discuss the innovative world of AI-powered skincare solutions. Manny shares his journey from developing AI models for breast cancer diagnosis to creating FaceGPT, a tool that offers personalized skincare routines based on facial analysis. Tune in to learn about the tech behind FaceGPT, its applications, and the future of AI in skincare.

💡 Highlights:

• Manny’s journey from blockchain to AI and the birth of FaceGPT.
• How AI can analyze facial skin and recommend personalized skincare routines.
• The impact of GPT-4 on FaceGPT’s development.
• Manny’s experience as a founder and his vision for the future of AI in skincare.
• Practical uses of GPTs in both B2C and B2B settings.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What's Appening Podcast, Paul Murphy sits down with Tylan Miller, the owner of Otaku Solutions and GPT super creator. Discover how Tylan’s journey from middle school tech enthusiast to creating over 3,000 GPTs is transforming the AI landscape. From automation to no-code solutions, Tylan’s innovative approach is an inspiration for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike. 💡 Highlights:

• Tylan’s personal journey from middle school tech enthusiast to GPT creator & Founder.
• The importance of automation and no-code platforms.
• How AI can revolutionize productivity and scalability.
• Practical uses of GPTs in business and everyday life.
• Tylan’s vision for the future of AI and no-code communities.

🔗 Links:

Join us for an engaging conversation with Philip Delvecchio, co-founder of KeyMate, as we dive into the world of AI, the journey of KeyMate, and the future of generative AI. Discover how KeyMate is revolutionizing the AI landscape and what lies ahead for this innovative tool. 💡 Highlights:

• Philip Delvecchio’s journey into AI and the creation of KeyMate.
• The transition from plugin to GPT and the growth of KeyMate.
• KeyMate’s unique features, including memory management and multi-LLM support.
• Challenges and opportunities in the AI space.
• Insights on future developments and funding plans for KeyMate.

Things Philip recommends:

• Networking in the AI community.
• Exploring multi-LLM applications.
• Keeping up with trends in generative AI.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, we chat with Marcus Finley, founder of Fin Digital and creator of The Ultimate Grant Proposal Writer. Marcus shares his journey as a technologist and agency owner, discussing how his GPT revolutionizes the grant writing process. Learn how AI can help secure funding and transform your proposals into winning submissions.

💡 Highlights:

• Marcus’s personal journey and inspiration behind The Ultimate Grant Proposal Writer.
• The importance of precise and compelling grant proposals.
• How AI can transform the grant writing process.
• Practical uses of GPTs in securing funding for projects.
• Tips and insights for writing successful grant proposals.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, hosts Rafael Testai and Paul Murphy delve into the creation and impact of StatuteMatcher, a GPT designed to support survivors of domestic violence. Rafael shares his personal journey and how his GPT matches abuse scenarios with relevant criminal statute codes, empowering survivors to take action.

💡 Highlights:

• Rafael Testai’s personal journey and inspiration behind StatuteMatcher.
• The importance of matching abuse scenarios with criminal statute codes.
• How AI can empower domestic violence survivors and aid in legal processes.
• Practical uses of GPTs in providing legal information and support.
• Rafael’s five steps to turning a GPT into a nonprofit.

Rafael’s 5 Steps to Turn a GPT into a Nonprofit:

1. Have the GPT help you do something remarkable. Use your instincts to identify a significant problem that a GPT can help solve.
2. Validate your hypothesis. Ensure that others also face this problem and that your GPT can effectively address it.
3. File your articles of incorporation. Use resources like the 501c3 GPT to guide you through the process of registering your nonprofit with your state.
4. Collect testimonials. Gather stories and letters of support from users who have benefited from your GPT.
5. Seek funding. Explore various funding options to sustain and grow your nonprofit.

🔗 Links:

Description:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, hosts Rafael Testai and Paul Murphy chat with Julie Helmer, the innovative mind behind a GPT designed for diabetes management. Julie delves into her personal experiences with type 1 diabetes and how her GPT is providing crucial support to others.

💡 Highlights:

• Julie Helmer’s background and journey with type 1 diabetes.
• The inspiration behind creating a GPT for diabetes management.
• Practical uses of GPTs in healthcare and patient support.
• How AI can enhance daily life for diabetics.
• Insights into building effective and trustworthy AI tools for health management.

🔗 Links:

In this episode of the What’s Appening Podcast, hosts Rafael Testai and Paul Murphy chat with Imtiaz Hasan, the innovative mind behind VacayGPT, a GPT designed to revolutionize vacation rental experiences. Imtiaz delves into his journey with AI and Python development, and how his GPT enhances customer service and personalizes travel itineraries.

💡 Highlights:

• Imtiaz Hasan’s background and journey in AI and Python development.
• The inspiration behind creating VacayGPT for vacation rentals.
• Practical uses of GPTs in the travel and hospitality industry.
• How AI can enhance customer service and booking experiences.
• Insights into building effective AI tools for travel management.

🔗 Links:

In this episode, Raf and Paul from 3Advance discuss the motivation behind creating this GPT Creators series of pods. We get into our background in app development and entrepreneurship, and touch on our shared experience as immigrant entrepreneurs in the United States. Find out why we're so intrigued by GPT store and the opportunity for non-technical founders to experiment, produce and monetize GPTs.

The ideal audience for the podcast includes aspiring entrepreneurs, GPT creators, and successful entrepreneurs looking to explore generative AI. Raf and Paul hope to provide value, educate the audience, and potentially generate business opportunities for AI-forward entrepreneurs.