This New Way

Chris Long, AEO/SEO expert and co-founder of Nective Digital, explains how AI automates SEO work and shifts discovery toward LLMs while Google moves to verification. He demos connective workflows that query Ahrefs and Google Analytics conversationally, blends datasets for competitor insights and strategy gaps, and outlines WebMCP and agent-optimized site ideas.

Samruddhi Mokal, AI consultant and founder at Pace Labz, demos agent-first workflows and tools that speed product launches. Hear a live build of a video ad via JSON-style prompts, spinning up a voice sales/support agent with Vapi and MCP, and tying context across channels with Mem0. Short, fast-paced demos show how AI collapses creative production, sales, and support into a few prompts.

Manuela Barcenas, content marketer and early Fellow team member who leads AI-driven content ops. She explains how AI turned her role into managing agents. She describes modernizing 100 legacy posts in a week, using Claude Projects for persistent workflows, and mining anonymized call transcripts with Ask Fellow to create quote-rich, publish-ready pieces quickly.

Shweta Kamble, AI and data-product leader who built AI features at Zoom, and Hari Iyler, founder with roots in CS and product design, discuss AI running confidential 1:1-style conversations and turning them into quantified case files. They explore AI replacing manager guesswork, building eval frameworks to prevent compounding errors, and the engineering needed to scale auditable, executive-ready organizational insights.

In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Hai Nghiem from AGI Ventures Canada to explore how Claude Code is changing the way teams build software, automate workflows, and even run go-to-market operations—without requiring everyone to be a developer.Hai walks through real, hands-on examples of using Claude Code as a terminal-based AI agent to qualify inbound leads, generate follow-up emails and statements of work, manage internal context with skills and sub-agents, and even automate browser-based tasks like filling out applications. The conversation dives deep into go-to-market engineering, context engineering, and why skills are becoming one of the most powerful primitives for scaling AI across an organization.If you’re curious how non-technical teams can start using agents today—or how technical teams can dramatically compress GTM and sales workflows—this episode is a must-listen.Key Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:08.334 – “What’s the killer AI product everyone should be using?”00:25.582 – Hai introduces Claude Code and why it’s blowing up01:10.900 – Claude Code as an agent running in your terminal01:45.600 – Go-to-market engineering and reducing SDR teams02:10.222 – Industry trend: shrinking sales teams with AI agents03:45.976 – Claude Code vs Cursor for coding workflows04:32.100 – Writing 90% of production code with AI (safely)05:45.300 – Non-coding automation with Claude Code, Zapier, and n8n06:01.645 – What AGI Ventures Canada does06:45.900 – AI Tinkers community and the origins of AGI Ventures07:38.958 – Automating inbound lead qualification08:50.839 – Live role play: discovery call walkthrough09:12.607 – Using Notion as a live note-taker and context store10:03.350 – Example GTM automation use cases at Fellow11:52.973 – Running Claude Code with “dangerously skip permissions”13:07.050 – Sub-agents vs skills explained16:40.851 – What Claude “skills” actually are17:15.359 – Email writer skill walkthrough20:19.750 – Auto-updating skills from real GTM learnings22:19.592 – How Claude pulls context from Notion automatically25:42.632 – Generating follow-up emails using skills30:08.595 – Generating Statements of Work with scripts31:35.478 – Browser automation with the Claude Chrome extension32:16.870 – Auto-filling applications using personal skills34:56.562 – AI-powered Discord bot for community support37:18.114 – Live fact-checking inside Discord38:09.159 – How to contact AGI VenturesTools & Technologies MentionedClaude (Anthropic)An AI assistant positioned as a business-focused alternative to ChatGPT.Claude CodeA terminal-based AI agent that can write code, automate workflows, manage files, and interact with browsers—used heavily for GTM and internal automation.Claude SkillsLightweight, reusable instruction sets that teach Claude how to perform specific tasks (e.g., writing sales emails) without permanently consuming context.Claude Sub-agentsDelegated agents used to manage context and offload complex tasks without bloating the main agent’s context window.NotionUsed as a lightweight CRM, document store, and central source of truth for agent context.DiscordPrimary internal and community communication platform, integrated with AI bots for automated responses.Chrome Automation (Claude Extension)Allows Claude Code to control the browser and complete web-based tasks like filling out forms.ZapierNo-code automation tool for connecting apps and workflows.n8nOpen-source workflow automation tool often used for advanced AI and agent pipelines.GPT Models (OpenAI)Currently used in AGI Ventures’ Discord bot, with plans to migrate to Claude models.Contact Hai:agiventures.cahai@agiventures.cahttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/haiphunghiemSubscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

Amir MXT, Co-founder of Humblytics and an AI-native builder, discusses revolutionizing workflows by merging engineering, product, and design. He emphasizes the need for AI fluency and effective change management. Amir showcases how 99% of new code is AI-generated, while also detailing live documentation updates and the use of context files. He introduces tools like Cursor and illustrates the seamless conversion from screenshots to working React code. Notably, he highlights an 'AI co-founder' Slack bot that automates task management, transforming team efficiency.

Paul Xue, an AI-native entrepreneur and former three-time CTO, discusses his transition from traditional coding to running a Reddit-focused growth agency. He reveals how AI has drastically changed productivity, allowing his team to generate nearly all production code and reducing project timelines from two years to mere hours. Paul highlights the importance of planning and system design in this new landscape, and how tools like Claude Opus 4.5 enable a more efficient workflow. He also shares insights on hiring for an AI-native team and the evolving role of developers in the age of AI.

In this engaging discussion, Mike Potter, co-founder and CEO of Rewind, shares his insights on how AI is reshaping the SaaS landscape. He highlights the crucial need for backups as AI agents can inadvertently delete real customer data. Mike reveals his innovative workflows for automating email and analyzing churn using AI tools like Claude. He also discusses transforming Rewind into an AI-native organization through practices such as monthly Lunch & Learns, and unveils his dream of a fully AI-generated business review that integrates financial and CRM data.

Join Aydin and Manuela as they transform a simple idea into a unicorn-themed math game for kids using AI tools. Discover how they navigate from concept to a functional web app, layering in fun features like confetti and timers. Aydin emphasizes the importance of letting children engage with AI and programming through hands-on creativity. They advocate for parents to embrace these tools, sparking kids' interest in technology and problem-solving while having a blast!

Ryan McCready, a content engineer and tech enthusiast, transformed from an AI skeptic to a powerhouse in content automation after being laid off. He discusses his innovative 'Content Factory' that effortlessly turns webinars into multifaceted content like blogs and social posts. Ryan emphasizes the shift to a builder mindset where anyone can harness AI tools. He breaks down his intricate 30-step Zapier workflow, stressing the importance of simplifying tasks and maintaining quality. Listen for insights on making AI a valuable ally in content marketing!