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8 episodes published Sep 14, 2026. Watch in sequence or choose an episode.

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Class · Sep 1, 2026

From Intention to Adaptive Systems: Memory, Time, and Reinforcement

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Published Nov 14, 2025

Rethinking AI Agent Architecture: A Case Study in Code Execution Over Protocol Abstraction

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Published Nov 4, 2025

The Quantum-AI Convergence: My Journey Through Complex Systems

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Published Oct 10, 2025

AI Search Optimization: A Guide to Visibility in the ChatGPT Era

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Published Aug 19, 2025

The Godfather of AI's Warning: A Guide to Strategic Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Published Aug 19, 2025

Fluid Intelligence: A Guide to Next-Generation AI Capabilities

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Published Jul 30, 2025

API-to-MCP Transformation: A Leadership Guide to AI Integration Strategy

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Published Jul 30, 2025

AI Coding Productivity: A Guide to Strategic Implementation in Software Engineering

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Published Jul 24, 2025

Hybrid RAG Intelligence: A Guide to Enterprise AI Transformation

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Published Jul 16, 2025

Reliability-First AI: A Guide to Agent Engineering Excellence

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Published Jul 1, 2025

Frontier AI Development: A Guide to the Next Phase of Intelligence

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Published Jul 1, 2025

Agentic AI Systems: A CEO’s Guide to Next-Generation Automation

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AI Practicum | Class 4 | Secret Excel Tools

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Novice · Guide

Productive Meetings - Transcription & Presentation Tools

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Novice · Guide

Becoming a Prompt Expert - Prompt Optimizers

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Intermediate · Guide

How Do I Automate My Work — Agents + Workflow Automation

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Advanced · Guide

OpenClaw, Perplexity Computer, Claude Remote Control & claude.ai/code

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Novice01Productive Meetings - Transcription & Presentation Tools02Becoming a Prompt Expert - Prompt Optimizers03Which LLM should I use? - Model Comparisons04AI Agents: Build, Trust & Deploy
Intermediate05Connecting Agents, Tools & Skills06How Do I Automate My Work — Agents + Workflow Automation07Multi-Agent Workflows: How to Get Agents to Work Together
Advanced08How can I manage an Agent that manages Sub-Agents - Orchestration09Can Agents Actually Do My Work? — Claude Code, Replit, Lovable…10AI Data Security & Cyber Safety: How to Feel Safe & Secure with Your Data11OpenClaw, Perplexity Computer, Claude Remote Control & claude.ai/code
Use cases12Marketing, Sales and CRM13Business Management Chief of Staff14Financial Analysis & CFO/Accounting15Building Presentations with AI16Interviewing Hiring Retention Career Pathing17Product, Software, SDLC & Design Development with AI18Legal Risk and Insurance Management19Manage a Family Office & Investments with AI20Fund Risk Management with AI

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