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.
Episodes
- AI Tool Better Than OpenClaw? + NVIDIA’S $1T Prediction & AI Image Wars
This episode discusses NVIDIA’s GTC conference, new AI tools for business and marketing, and the changing landscape of AI data, agents, and robotics. It explores NVIDIA’s AI roadmap, chip sales predictions, and accessible agent tools like…
- Meta Replacing Creators? + Sam Altman’s Mistake & 3 Big AI Updates
This episode discusses AI social media agents, major AI updates from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Canva, and Meta’s acquisition of Maltbook. It also explores the future of intelligence as a commodity and the rise of agent-optimized marketing.
- NotebookLM Just Killed After Effects? + ChatGPT vs Anthropic War
This episode explores Google's NotebookLM, the competition between ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, and the influence of AI on filmmaking. Hosts Matt Wolfe and Joe Fier discuss new model releases from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, and how…
- Anthropic Said No to the Pentagon. Now It’s Blacklisted
This episode discusses Anthropic's refusal to align with the Pentagon's demands concerning AI, and the potential implications of this decision. Topics include AI ethics, national security, and the future of AI in military contexts. The hos…
- 5 New AI Models That Are Smarter (and Cheaper) Than GPT-5
This episode discusses new AI models that are presented as being smarter and cheaper than GPT-5, including Claude Sonnet 4.6, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Grok 4.2. The hosts explore agentic AI, the OpenClaw origin story, and how companies are crea…
- Seedance 2.0 Is Here… and It’s Better Than Sora & Veo
This episode discusses Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's new AI video model, and its comparison to Sora and Veo. It covers advancements in AI-generated video, including Google's Veo 3.1, GPT-5.3 Codex Spark, and Gemini's DeepThink model for scient…
- This AI-Only Website Is Terrifying (No Humans Allowed)
This episode discusses Moltbook, a social network exclusively for AI agents, and addresses the concerns surrounding it. It covers topics such as the platform's functionality, security vulnerabilities, and the broader implications of AI adv…
- Why Your Next Phone Call Might Be With an AI Clone
This episode of The Next Wave discusses AI clones and their applications. Guests explore how AI clones can be used for various purposes including business and personal branding. The conversation also includes live demos of AI voices.
- The 2026 LinkedIn AI Strategy (Step by Step)
This episode of The Next Wave discusses how to use AI for LinkedIn content creation. Special guest Charlie Hills shares his strategies for building a following and creating viral content that feels human.
- Why I Bought AI Glasses (And Ignored the Robots)
This episode of The Next Wave explores AI-powered trends from CES 2026, including AI glasses, humanoid robots, and autonomous vehicles. Matt Wolfe and Maria Gharib discuss the usefulness of current AI gadgets and future developments in AI…
- How to Go from Idea to First Sale in 30 Days (4 AI Tools)
This episode of The Next Wave podcast explores how to go from an idea to a first sale in 30 days using AI tools. Marketing expert Ariel Gonzalez and Maria Gharib discuss a workflow for building a business using tools like Claude, Notion AI…
- Your Videos Are Now AI Agents
This episode features Victor Riparbelli, CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, who discusses the advancements in AI video technology. The conversation covers the business implications of AI video agents, the process of creating digital avatars,…
- How I Use ChatGPT Like the Top 1% Business Owners (Live Demo)
This episode features Nathan Lands demonstrating his ChatGPT workflow. He explains how to set up ChatGPT Projects, add context with various files, and use AI as a business advisor for business or personal projects.
- I Got Early Access to Runway 4.5 + Kling AI Demo
Matt Wolfe and Maria Gharib review the latest AI video models, including Runway 4.5 and Kling AI. They discuss the capabilities of these tools, conduct hands-on tests, and compare them to other AI video generators.
- Why Sam Altman Is Panicking + 9 New AI Tools
This episode discusses events inside OpenAI following Google’s release of new AI models. It examines why Sam Altman reacted to Google’s Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro, and compares various AI models.
- This AI Tool Creates Audio From Your Interests — Without You Prompting
In episode 87 of The Next Wave, Raiza Martin, co-founder of Huxe, explains how their AI generates personalized audio content based on user interests without explicit prompting. The discussion covers designing AI for human needs, balancing…
- I Made Games, Apps & Art Using Gemini 3 — Zero Code Needed
In this episode of The Next Wave, Matt Wolfe and Tulsee Doshi explore Google's Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro, discussing their impact on AI-powered creativity and productivity. Doshi shares insights into Gemini 3's development and accessibi…
- The 4 Levels of AI Marketing (Where You Rank & How to Level Up)
Kristin Fracchia, Head of Marketing at Gamma, breaks down the four levels of AI marketing mastery and provides a framework for using AI effectively in marketing workflows. The episode covers identifying current AI levels, utilizing advance…
- The Hidden Industry Powering Every AI Company
Episode 84 of The Next Wave features Evan Conrad, CEO of SF Compute, discussing the critical AI infrastructure powering AI models. They cover the economics of GPU clusters, the risks of venture capital dependency, and the emerging market f…
- AI NEWS: $500/mo Home Robots, AGI by 2028 & Adobe’s Decline
This episode of The Next Wave covers recent AI news, including Adobe's new AI features and their potential impact on creative work, Nvidia's investments, and OpenAI's ambitious timeline for achieving a self-improving AI researcher. It also…
- Every Major AI Browser Update You Missed (Atlas, Edge & Claude Code)
This episode of The Next Wave covers recent AI browser updates like OpenAI Atlas and Microsoft Edge, discussing their impact on work, shopping, and coding. Hosts Matt Wolfe and Maria Gharib analyze features like agent mode, AI assistants,…
- AI NEWS: 5 New Tools, Elon Musk’s Matrix & GPT Erotica Explained
Matt Wolfe and guest Maria Gharib discuss Microsoft's new MAI Image 1 model, ChatGPT's evolving rules, and Google Gemini's calendar features. The episode also covers Elon Musk's XAI developments, AI healthcare diagnostics, and new AI tools.
- Inside the $50M Startup Replacing Coders With Agents
Nathan Lands is joined by Matan Grinberg, co-founder of Factory, to discuss the role of AI agents in software development and the future of enterprise coding. They examine Factory's approach to delegating tasks to intelligent agents and th…
- How to Make Viral Marketing Memes with AI (Live Demo)
Jason Levin joins The Next Wave to discuss using AI for viral meme marketing. The episode explores the Memelord software, its capabilities for mass meme creation, and its potential to democratize content generation, including future movie…
- Marketing Stunts That Helped this AI Company Raise $100M
In this episode of The Next Wave, Varun Anand, COO of Clay, discusses how unconventional marketing strategies, including bold stunts and creative brand investments, contributed to the AI company's $100M funding. The discussion covers viral…
- How Microsoft is Fixing the Biggest AI Agent Problem
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins Matt Wolfe on The Next Wave to discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing efficient, safe, and aligned AI agents. They cover AI systems complexity, energy efficiency, and the future impact of AI…
- The State of AI Agents in 2025 & How to Use Them
Matt Wolfe interviews Deepak Singh of AWS about AI agents. They discuss the reality versus the hype of AI agents, how AWS is developing agentic AI for complex tasks, and how businesses can leverage these tools. The episode also touches on…
- I Typed This… and AI Built the App
Eric Simons, co-founder of Bolt, explains how their AI platform allows anyone to create functional web and mobile apps in under 60 seconds without writing code. The episode covers Bolt's technology for rapid prototyping, production-ready d…
- SEO Is Dead: The #1 Skill You Need in 2025
Hosts Matt Wolfe and Kipp Bodnar discuss the future of marketing in an AI-driven landscape, exploring the evolution of SEO to AEO, the importance of taste and customer understanding, and the Loop Marketing Playbook.
- Microsoft AI CEO: The AI Future You’re Not Ready For
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, joins Matt Wolfe to discuss the future of AI, including AI agents that can plan and act, the challenges of AI training, and the changing landscape for software development.
- The AI Tool That Works Like 40 Employees (Saved 2000 Hours)
Flo Crivello, CEO of Lindy, joins The Next Wave to discuss Lindy 3.0, an AI agent platform designed for ease of use and capability. The episode covers real-world demos of Lindy automating various tasks such as CRM management, content creat…
- Why Figma Make Might Be the Most Important AI Tool of 2025
Host Nathan Lands and David Kossnick explore Figma Make, an AI tool that converts designs and prompts into functioning applications. They discuss Figma's AI advancements and the future of collaborative, AI-driven software development.
- Everyone’s Using AI Wrong — Here’s the Real Opportunity
Nicholas Holland discusses the shift in AI from basic productivity tools to 'work as a service,' where autonomous agents perform meaningful tasks. The episode explores how businesses can leverage AI, structure data, and adopt a framework t…
- This Free Tool Turns AI Prompts Into Designer-Level Sites
This episode features Meng To, founder of Design+Code, discussing how to use prompt engineering and "vibe coding" to create designer-level AI-generated websites. Learn techniques to move beyond generic designs and craft memorable, conversi…
- Inside Google's AI Lab: Drug Discovery, World AI Model & AlphaEvolve
In episode 68 of The Next Wave, host Matt Wolfe interviews DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis about Google's AI advancements. They discuss AI's role in drug discovery, robotics, and autonomous agents, covering models like AlphaFold and AlphaE…
- How Tom Bilyeu Uses AI + Why He'll Never Hire Again
Tom Bilyeu joins Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands to explain how he uses a five-member AI department to automate business operations, including marketing and content creation, potentially eliminating the need for traditional hiring. The discuss…
- How I'm Building a Zero-Employee Business with AI
John Rush discusses building a zero-employee business by automating 80% of tasks with AI agents, covering workflows, prototyping, and AI agent types for solopreneurs.
- What's Actually Coming in AI (From Someone Building It)
DJ Sampath from Cisco discusses the future of AI in networking and security with Matt Wolfe, highlighting Cisco's AI Canvas platform and its implications for enterprise transformation and AI security.
- 12 INSANE AI Agent Use Cases in Lindy AI (Live Demo)
Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy AI, demonstrates how their AI agents automate business tasks including sales, executive assistance, and customer service. The episode explores AI's role in replacing startup teams and discusses the future of…
- Turn Your Idea Into a Working App With One Prompt (Live Demo)
Anton Osika demonstrates Lovable, an AI platform enabling app creation through English descriptions, eliminating the need for coding or development teams. The episode explores how such AI tools can empower creators, foster entrepreneurship…
- Can AI Help You Live to 170?
Max Marchione, founder of Superpower, discusses with Nathan Lands how AI is revolutionizing medicine for longevity. They cover AI doctors, integrating health data, and the role of supplements in extending lifespan.
- Microsoft VP Explains AI PCs + Satya Nadella on Healthcare AI
Matt Wolfe discusses the impact of AI-powered PCs and Neural Processing Units with Microsoft VP Pavan Davuluri. The episode also features Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the potential for agentic AI in healthcare and future Windows experien…
- This AI Tool Can Build Any SaaS App in Minutes
Matan Grinberg, creator of Factory AI, joins Nathan Lands on The Next Wave to discuss the capabilities of his agentic software platform. The episode explores how Factory AI enables users to build full-featured SaaS applications using natur…
- Can This AI Predict the Billion-Dollar Startup?
In episode 59 of The Next Wave, hosts Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands discuss Crunchbase's evolution into an AI-powered platform with CEO Jager McConnell. They explore how Crunchbase uses AI and proprietary data to predict company fundraising,…
- Will AI Replace Amazon? The Future of Shopping Revealed
The Next Wave podcast features Ajay Bam, CEO of Vyrill, discussing AI's impact on e-commerce. They cover the rise of shoppable videos, authentic creators over mega-influencers, and how AI-driven search within videos is changing online shop…
- The Secret AI Prompt Tool Silicon Valley Engineers Are Using
Episode 57 features Eric Provencher, founder of Repo Prompt, discussing how his AI tool provides engineers with targeted context for coding, going beyond the limitations of 'Vibe coding'. The conversation covers the philosophy of contextua…
- Everything You Need To Know About A.I. Avatars in 2025
This episode features Matt Wolfe and Adam Biddlecombe, founder of Mindstream, discussing the creation and application of AI avatars for video content. They cover tools, workflows, and the implications of using AI-driven video for personal…
- Latest ChatGPT Updates Explained: Memory, o3 & 04-mini, 4.1, Social Media Rumors
Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands clarify recent OpenAI updates, explaining new features like 'memory,' differentiating models such as 4.5, 4.1, o3, and 04-mini, and discussing rumors about OpenAI's social media entry.
- This AI Tool Looked So Good, We Thought It Was Fake
In episode 54 of The Next Wave, hosts Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands discuss Wonder Dynamics' AI tool, Flow Studio, with CEO Nikola Todorovic. The tool allows users to reskin videos with AI-generated characters, similar to film special effect…
- Nvidia’s AI Chief: “AI Agents Will Solve the World’s Biggest Problems”
Nvidia executives Amanda Saunders and Bob Pette discuss the transformative potential of AI agents, conceived as digital employees, in addressing global challenges. The episode explores their role in reshaping industries like healthcare and…