<![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far]]>https://enhanced.ai/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 05:07:11 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 18:18:21 GMT60Enhanced AiAi: Near &amp; Far" is your front-row seat to the world of AI in action. Hosted by Brad Moss, CEO of Enhanced AI, this podcast spotlights creators, innovators, and business leaders transforming how we work, think, and create with artificial intelligence. Each episode uncovers real stories, insights, and breakthroughs shaping the future of technology—past innovations, current projects, and what’s next. Plus, every show includes an interactive AI-powered chatbot that lets you dive deeper, ask follow-up questions, and explore each guest’s unique perspective beyond the episode.episodicEnhanced Aimarketing@enhanced.aino<![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Elizabeth Bieniek on Human-Centered Innovation in an Ai-Driven World]]>In this episode, Elizabeth Bieniek explores how artificial intelligence, leadership, and human connection intersect in the future of work. Drawing on her experience pioneering holographic collaboration at Cisco and advising organizations on innovation strategy, Elizabeth explains why Ai should enhance human thinking rather than replace it. She shares practical frameworks for responsible generative Ai adoption, insights on leading organizations that are already using Ai at scale, and her perspective on why communication, collaboration, and celebration remain uniquely human skills that will define high-performing teams in an Ai-driven workplace.

]]>5585a0c8-02fe-42b2-9553-d0bcf22c8c6eMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Elizabeth Bieniek explores how artificial intelligence, leadership, and human connection intersect in the future of work. Drawing on her experience pioneering holographic collaboration at Cisco and advising organizations on innovation strategy, Elizabeth explains why Ai should enhance human thinking rather than replace it. She shares practical frameworks for responsible generative Ai adoption, insights on leading organizations that are already using Ai at scale, and her perspective on why communication, collaboration, and celebration remain uniquely human skills that will define high-performing teams in an Ai-driven workplace.</p>no00:31:10Ai: Near & Far – Elizabeth Bieniek on Human-Centered Innovation in an Ai-Driven Worldfull<![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Craig A. Kaplan on Democratic Superintelligence]]>Brad Moss sits down with Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, founder of The IQ Company and creator of Predict Wall Street, to unpack a lifetime spent building intelligent systems—from early symbolic Ai at Carnegie Mellon with Nobel laureate Herbert Simon, to harnessing the crowd to power a top-10 hedge fund, to his current work on Ai safety and superintelligence. They explore how intelligence has evolved from human to collective to machine, why today’s black-box models are hitting limits, and how a “democracy of Ai agents” could deliver safer, cheaper, and more powerful superintelligence without pausing innovation. Craig and Brad dive into context as the next frontier, the ethics and values that must shape AGI, and a future where personalized “Jarvis-like” agents carry each person’s unique preferences and moral compass into a global network of cooperating Ais.

]]>e72ca5b8-1761-4b5e-89cf-258685d41b34Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Brad Moss sits down with Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, founder of The IQ Company and creator of Predict Wall Street, to unpack a lifetime spent building intelligent systems—from early symbolic Ai at Carnegie Mellon with Nobel laureate Herbert Simon, to harnessing the crowd to power a top-10 hedge fund, to his current work on Ai safety and superintelligence. They explore how intelligence has evolved from human to collective to machine, why today’s black-box models are hitting limits, and how a “democracy of Ai agents” could deliver safer, cheaper, and more powerful superintelligence without pausing innovation. Craig and Brad dive into context as the next frontier, the ethics and values that must shape AGI, and a future where personalized “Jarvis-like” agents carry each person’s unique preferences and moral compass into a global network of cooperating Ais.</p>no00:52:16Ai: Near & Far – Craig A. Kaplan on Democratic Superintelligencefull<![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Jessica Fontana on Amplifying Marketing with Ai]]>In this episode of Ai: Near & Far, Brad Moss sits down with Jessica Fontana, co-founder of Samurai Partners and three-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, to explore how Ai is transforming digital marketing. Jessica shares her journey from traditional marketing to Ai-driven automation, reveals strategies for creating authentic, high-performing content, and explains how Ai can amplify human expertise. She also offers practical advice for students, marketers, and businesses looking to thrive in the age of Ai.

]]>f2bdca45-f214-41e6-af52-45e21ffb07bfMon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Ai: Near &amp; Far</i>, Brad Moss sits down with Jessica Fontana, co-founder of Samurai Partners and three-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, to explore how Ai is transforming digital marketing. Jessica shares her journey from traditional marketing to Ai-driven automation, reveals strategies for creating authentic, high-performing content, and explains how Ai can amplify human expertise. She also offers practical advice for students, marketers, and businesses looking to thrive in the age of Ai.</p>no00:41:43Ai: Near & Far – Jessica Fontana on Amplifying Marketing with Aifull<![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Gary Lamach on Turning Ai Into Measurable Results for Companies]]>
  • In this episode, Brad Moss sits down with Gary Lamach, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at ELB, to explore how Ai is reshaping talent, learning, and organizational transformation. Gary shares insights from his journey—from K–12 education to corporate strategy—and how Ai is revolutionizing training, workforce upskilling, and business impact measurement. They discuss practical approaches for Ai adoption, the importance of flexibility in solutions, and how small, iterative wins can drive meaningful change in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
    • ]]>    d11af3bc-d851-444c-92be-02f4a52331b4Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<ol><li>In this episode, Brad Moss sits down with Gary Lamach, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at ELB, to explore how Ai is reshaping talent, learning, and organizational transformation. Gary shares insights from his journey—from K–12 education to corporate strategy—and how Ai is revolutionizing training, workforce upskilling, and business impact measurement. They discuss practical approaches for Ai adoption, the importance of flexibility in solutions, and how small, iterative wins can drive meaningful change in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.</li></ol>no00:38:07Ai: Near & Far – Gary Lamach on Turning Ai Into Measurable Results for Companiesfull    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Chase Huntzinger on Building Ai-Driven Products and Opportunities]]>
  • Brad Moss sits down with Chase Huntzinger, former Microsoft, GitHub, and Intel executive and now Ai startup founder, to explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence. They discuss how Ai is transforming business, finance, and personal productivity, the practical challenges of working with large language models, and strategies for leveraging Ai effectively in real-world applications. Chase shares insights from his career journey, the lessons that prepared him for Ai’s rise, and his vision for how Ai will shape the future of work, learning, and innovation
    • ]]>    29258103-ebc1-4d37-b665-27981cd54d13Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<ol><li>Brad Moss sits down with Chase Huntzinger, former Microsoft, GitHub, and Intel executive and now Ai startup founder, to explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence. They discuss how Ai is transforming business, finance, and personal productivity, the practical challenges of working with large language models, and strategies for leveraging Ai effectively in real-world applications. Chase shares insights from his career journey, the lessons that prepared him for Ai’s rise, and his vision for how Ai will shape the future of work, learning, and innovation</li></ol>no00:31:24Ai: Near & Far – Chase Huntzinger on Building Ai-Driven Products and Opportunitiesfull    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Eric Callister on Bridging Finance and Technology with Ai]]>Join Brad Moss on Ai: Near & Far as he sits down with Eric Callister, senior finance and technology executive at Summit Global Investments. Eric shares his journey from Big Four accounting to leading finance and tech innovation, how Ai is transforming finance, and why a growth mindset is the key to thriving in today’s fast-moving world. Learn how Ai isn’t replacing jobs—it’s enabling teams to achieve more, faster, and smarter

    ]]>    7876818c-6600-461a-81a7-71cc54e0d963Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:08:36 GMT<p>Join Brad Moss on <i>Ai: Near &amp; Far</i> as he sits down with Eric Callister, senior finance and technology executive at Summit Global Investments. Eric shares his journey from Big Four accounting to leading finance and tech innovation, how Ai is transforming finance, and why a growth mindset is the key to thriving in today’s fast-moving world. Learn how Ai isn’t replacing jobs—it’s enabling teams to achieve more, faster, and smarter</p>no00:38:056Ai: Near & Far – Eric Callister on Bridging Finance and Technology with Aifull    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Charlie Ponitz on Merging Private Equity, Operations, and Ai for Maximum Impact ]]>In this episode of Ai: Near & Far, Brad Moss sits down with Charlie Ponitz, Operating Partner at NextGen Growth Partners, to explore the intersection of Ai, business transformation, and entrepreneurship. Charlie shares his journey from consulting at Deloitte to leading and acquiring companies, and dives into how Ai is transforming outsourced accounting and operational workflows. They discuss practical ways small and mid-size businesses can leverage Ai, the challenges of implementation, and the exciting opportunities ahead for scalable growth in the Ai era.


    ]]>    2299ff29-8284-4ccd-bca7-daf9364c37d5Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:09:14 GMT<p>In this episode of Ai: Near &amp; Far, Brad Moss sits down with Charlie Ponitz, Operating Partner at NextGen Growth Partners, to explore the intersection of Ai, business transformation, and entrepreneurship. Charlie shares his journey from consulting at Deloitte to leading and acquiring companies, and dives into how Ai is transforming outsourced accounting and operational workflows. They discuss practical ways small and mid-size businesses can leverage Ai, the challenges of implementation, and the exciting opportunities ahead for scalable growth in the Ai era.</p><p><br /></p>no00:31:415Ai: Near & Far – Charlie Ponitz on Merging Private Equity, Operations, and Ai for Maximum Impact full    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Jonathan Bench on Ai, Blockchain, and the Future of International Business, Part 1]]>Jonathan Bench, international business attorney and tech enthusiast, joins Brad Moss to explore the intersection of law, global business, and emerging technologies like Ai and blockchain. From his journey as a small-town Midwesterner to navigating cross-border deals, Jonathan shares insights on IP, data privacy, cultural perspectives on technology, and the future of Ai in the legal profession. Plus, discover his unique approach to networking and building meaningful professional relationships.

    ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Jonathan-Bench-on-Ai--Blockchain--and-the-Future-of-International-Business--Part-1-e3c9880233fe249-86c3-4149-966d-695c6a767943Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:23:53 GMT<p>Jonathan Bench, international business attorney and tech enthusiast, joins Brad Moss to explore the intersection of law, global business, and emerging technologies like Ai and blockchain. From his journey as a small-town Midwesterner to navigating cross-border deals, Jonathan shares insights on IP, data privacy, cultural perspectives on technology, and the future of Ai in the legal profession. Plus, discover his unique approach to networking and building meaningful professional relationships.</p>no00:22:484Ai: Near & Far – Jonathan Bench on Ai, Blockchain, and the Future of International Business, Part 1full    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Ray Resendez on Revolutionizing Federal Learning with Ai]]>In this episode of AI: Near & Far, Brad Moss sits down with Ray Resendez, Vice President of Federal Solutions at ELB Learning, to explore the future of learning technology in government. Ray shares his journey from military service to federal learning innovation, the entrepreneurial mindset needed to navigate complex government systems, and how AI is revolutionizing training for federal employees. Discover how AI tools are enabling faster learning, smarter decision-making, and more efficient solutions within highly regulated environments—and what this means for the future of federal workforce development.

    ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Ray-Resendez-on-Revolutionizing-Federal-Learning-with-Ai-e3bk8uf382fc04a-f64f-4fd0-84ab-9a639e1151f7Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:42:54 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>AI: Near &amp; Far</i>, Brad Moss sits down with Ray Resendez, Vice President of Federal Solutions at ELB Learning, to explore the future of learning technology in government. Ray shares his journey from military service to federal learning innovation, the entrepreneurial mindset needed to navigate complex government systems, and how AI is revolutionizing training for federal employees. Discover how AI tools are enabling faster learning, smarter decision-making, and more efficient solutions within highly regulated environments—and what this means for the future of federal workforce development.</p>no00:36:042Ai: Near & Far – Ray Resendez on Revolutionizing Federal Learning with Aifull    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Jonathan Bench on Ai, Blockchain, and the Future of International Business, Part 2]]>In Part Two, attorney Jonathan Bench dives into the legal challenges emerging as Ai accelerates business growth, from IP ownership and data rights to the rising importance of trade secrets. He discusses how different cultures view collaboration and innovation, how Ai is changing legal workflows, and what the next decade of Ai assisted law might look like.

    We close with Jonathan’s refreshing take on networking, creativity, and building real relationships in the tech world.


    ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Jonathan-Bench-on-Ai--Blockchain--and-the-Future-of-International-Business--Part-2-e3celva01f09298-1923-4f0e-9c9b-d1370788f5f9Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:47:31 GMT<p>In Part Two, attorney Jonathan Bench dives into the legal challenges emerging as Ai accelerates business growth, from IP ownership and data rights to the rising importance of trade secrets. He discusses how different cultures view collaboration and innovation, how Ai is changing legal workflows, and what the next decade of Ai assisted law might look like.</p><p>We close with Jonathan’s refreshing take on networking, creativity, and building real relationships in the tech world.</p><p><br /></p>no00:24:384Ai: Near & Far – Jonathan Bench on Ai, Blockchain, and the Future of International Business, Part 2full    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far – Martin Tobias on Productivity, Startups, and Generative Ai]]>
  • Join Brad Moss as he sits down with Martin Tobias, managing partner and founder of Incise Ventures. A three-time venture-funded CEO and early investor in companies like Google and DocuSign, Martin shares his insights on early-stage investing, Ai-driven innovation, and how generative Ai is transforming both startups and established businesses. From boosting productivity to rethinking software and scaling operations, Martin dives into the practical applications of Ai and what founders need to thrive in the next wave of technology.
    • ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Martin-Tobias-on-Productivity--Startups--and-Generative-Ai-e3bugd40a92bb5b-962b-4044-818f-f8832de8c2e5Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:33:02 GMT<ul><li></li><li>Join Brad Moss as he sits down with Martin Tobias, managing partner and founder of Incise Ventures. A three-time venture-funded CEO and early investor in companies like Google and DocuSign, Martin shares his insights on early-stage investing, Ai-driven innovation, and how generative Ai is transforming both startups and established businesses. From boosting productivity to rethinking software and scaling operations, Martin dives into the practical applications of Ai and what founders need to thrive in the next wave of technology.</li></ul>no00:35:563Ai: Near & Far – Martin Tobias on Productivity, Startups, and Generative Aifull    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far — Anika Jackson on How Ai is Changing Education, Part 2]]>In Part Two of Ai: Near & Far, Brad Moss and Anika Jackson continue their conversation with a deeper look at how AI is transforming the future of marketing, education, and storytelling. Anika shares real-world examples of AI-powered workflows, discusses the evolving ethics of automation, and explains how brands can stay human-centered while scaling with AI.

    ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Anika-Jackson-on-How-Ai-is-Changing-Education--Part-2-e3avt52162343bf-79aa-4a3a-9e0a-3af067c1958aFri, 14 Nov 2025 20:32:24 GMT<p>In Part Two of <i>Ai: Near &amp; Far</i>, Brad Moss and Anika Jackson continue their conversation with a deeper look at how AI is transforming the future of marketing, education, and storytelling. Anika shares real-world examples of AI-powered workflows, discusses the evolving ethics of automation, and explains how brands can stay human-centered while scaling with AI.</p>no00:28:5411Ai: Near & Far — Anika Jackson on How Ai is Changing Education, Part 2full    <![CDATA[Ai: Near & Far — Anika Jackson on How Ai is Changing Education, Part 1]]>In this inaugural episode of Ai: Near & Far, host Brad Moss welcomes Anika Jackson, founder and CEO of Your Brand Amplified, USC professor, and podcast host. Anika shares her journey from philanthropy and radio to creating a thriving marketing and communications agency. They discuss the evolving role of AI in education, from university classrooms to K–12 and workforce training, and how AI tools are reshaping research, critical thinking, and content creation.

    Anika dives into her experience integrating AI into podcasting and marketing workflows, exploring ethical considerations, practical applications, and the art of orchestrating AI agents. Discover how AI can empower students and professionals, the future of customized learning, and why humans remain essential at the center of rapidly evolving AI systems.

    Tune in for insights on AI, education, marketing, and the future of work from one of the industry’s thought leaders.

    ]]>    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enhanced-ai/episodes/Ai-Near--Far--Anika-Jackson-on-How-Ai-is-Changing-Education--Part-1-e39va4692a12076-7f88-4c4c-bff0-5b2339b1f87bThu, 23 Oct 2025 21:53:25 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of <i>Ai: Near &amp; Far</i>, host Brad Moss welcomes Anika Jackson, founder and CEO of Your Brand Amplified, USC professor, and podcast host. Anika shares her journey from philanthropy and radio to creating a thriving marketing and communications agency. They discuss the evolving role of AI in education, from university classrooms to K–12 and workforce training, and how AI tools are reshaping research, critical thinking, and content creation.</p><p>Anika dives into her experience integrating AI into podcasting and marketing workflows, exploring ethical considerations, practical applications, and the art of orchestrating AI agents. Discover how AI can empower students and professionals, the future of customized learning, and why humans remain essential at the center of rapidly evolving AI systems.</p><p>Tune in for insights on AI, education, marketing, and the future of work from one of the industry’s thought leaders.</p>no00:25:231Ai: Near & Far — Anika Jackson on How Ai is Changing Education, Part 1full