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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Sam Bhagwat, founder and CEO of Mastra, and co-founder of Gatsby.js. Sam is also the author of 'Principles of Building AI Agents.' The discussion covers his extensive background in open-source JavaScript tooling, his current take on building AI agents, and the insights from his book. Find out more about seeing AI agents as employees, the importance of context engineering, the evolution of AI engineering tools, and key challenges in AI agent development. Sam also provides valuable advice for developers and executives navigating the rapidly changing landscape of AI. -The Evolution of AI Agents and Agent Design-The role of open source frameworks-Building and scaling AI Agents-Challenges and best practices in AI Engineering-Psychological and cultural barriers for developers-Agent observability, evaluation, and governance-Staying grounded amid rapid AI changeVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

The hosts dive into how Meta plans to integrate AI from competitors like Google and OpenAI. A Stanford study reveals AI's growing impact on entry-level jobs, raising concerns for young workers. There's a fascinating look at how AI agents now account for a third of brand search traffic. OpenAI is making strides in healthcare, positioning itself as a game-changer in medical diagnostics. Lastly, a surprising tale of a tiny Caribbean island reaping millions from its '.ai' domain adds a humorous twist!

In this discussion, Sean Hehir, CEO of BrainChip and a veteran in technology, shares insights on the evolution of AI from data centers to edge computing. He highlights how BrainChip’s neuromorphic architecture allows AI to run efficiently on devices, significantly boosting power efficiency and reducing latency. The conversation dives into applications across industries like automotive and healthcare, emphasizing data security in local processing. Sean also discusses the challenges and innovations in custom chip development and the potential of AI in humanoid robotics.

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing - https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/ Meta Signs $10 Billion Cloud Deal With Google to Expand AI Capacity https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/articles/meta-signs-10-billion-cloud-211146093.html Your doctor is probably using AI and you might not even know it https://www.aol.com/doctor-probably-using-ai-might-160006196.html A hacker used AI to automate an 'unprecedented' cybercrime spree, Anthropic says - https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hacker-used-ai-automate-unprecedented-cybercrime-spree-anthropic-says-rcna227309 Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/book-authors-settle-copyright-lawsuit-with-ai-company-anthropic/amp-11756244615553.html   Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode,host Michael Marchuk interviews Daniel Yoo, the founder of Fin Mate. Daniel shares his extensive academic background and professional experience in finance and technology. Together, they explore the ways AI is transforming the financial advisory space, particularly in operational efficiencies and client-advisor relationships. The discussion covers how AI can enhance personalization, trust, and accessibility while addressing the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and industry adoption.Here’s what we talked with Daniel about: -AI's Role in Financial Advisory-Client-Advisory Relationship Dynamics-Data Privacy and AI in Finance-Future of Financial Advisory with AI-Challenges and Opportunities in AI AdoptionVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.One AI Prompt, Two White Collar Jobs ‘Gone’: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas’ Bold Claim Sparks Debatehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/one-ai-prompt-two-white-collar-jobs-gone-perplexity-ceo-aravind-srinivass-bold-claim-sparks-debate/articleshow/123115981.cms.Elon Musk confirms shutdown of Tesla Dojo, ‘an evolutionary dead end’ - https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/11/elon-musk-confirms-shutdown-of-tesla-dojo-an-evolutionary-dead-end/.Small models, big wins: four reasons enterprises are choosing SLMs over LLMs https://www.techradar.com/pro/small-models-big-wins-four-reasons-enterprises-are-choosing-slms-over-llms.It shocked the market but has China's DeepSeek changed AI? - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gez754mn6o.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Henry Pray, Head of Product at UP.Labs, a venture lab that launches AI-driven B2B startups to solve complex problems facing leading companies.  Henry discusses how his organization leans on agentic automation to fuel their innovative solutions..Here’s what we talked with Henry about: * The way UP.Labs launches agentic startups to solve complex business problems for leading companies* How agentic workflows are transforming SaaS* Why an ‘operator action interface’ is the most important thing for SaaS companies to build right now* The path to headless AI* Where organizations are underestimating the ROI of agentic automation* How agents open up new layers of value* How to think about agents in the broader org design context* Cultural and/or process changes that are most critical to the success of agentic systems.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:Sam Altman says Gen Z are the ‘luckiest’ kids in history thanks to AI, despite mounting job displacement dread https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sam-altman-says-gen-z-143000256.html Sam Altman addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout, bringing 4o back -https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/08/sam-altman-addresses-bumpy-gpt-5-rollout-bringing-4o-back-and-the-chart-crime/ What Gets Measured, AI Will Automate https://hbr.org/2025/06/what-gets-measured-ai-will-automate Inflection point for IT - https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/inflection-point-for-it/3929406/ AI Got You the Job. Now It’s Getting You Fired. - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2025/08/04/ai-got-you-the-job-now-its-getting-you-fired/Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Mark Cameron, CEO and Director of Alyve to talk through Mark's insightful article, "The Future of Work: How AI is Reshaping Jobs, Organizations, and Workforce Dynamics." The discussion covers how AI is transforming work roles rather than eliminating them, the balance between technological efficiency and human purpose, and the implications for organizational culture and leadership. Additionally, they explore the impact of AI on workforce inequalities and the necessary steps for inclusive and responsible deployment. Discover new perspectives on re-skilling programs and the potential reshaping of business structures in the next decade due to AI advancements.Mark's article: https://www.markrcameron.com/marksblog/the-future-of-work-how-ai-is-reshaping-jobs-organisations-workforce-dynamics Here’s what we talked with Mark about: AI's Impact on Work and Organizational CultureBalancing Technological Efficiency with Human PurposeAddressing Inequalities and Inclusive AI DeploymentLeadership Mindset and Cultural ChangeReskilling and Preparing the Workforce for AIFuture Organizational Structures with AIVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.AI’s Overlooked $97 Billion Contribution to the Economy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ais-overlooked-97-billion-contribution-to-the-economy-users-service-da6e8f55?st=v7jQQo&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&utm_source=tldrai.Why AI Will Not Provide Sustainable Competitive Advantage https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-ai-will-not-provide-sustainable-competitive-advantage/?social_token=8473eefd6fa146422d7bedef48094cd0&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sm-direct.Why Walmart Is Overhauling Its Approach to AI Agents https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-walmart-is-overhauling-its-approach-to-ai-agents-4b1fbc65.There is now a path for China to surpass the U.S. in AI https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/issue-312/.Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/anthropic-cuts-off-openais-access-to-its-claude-models/.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!