AI Banter: Father Daughter in the Loop

About AI Banter: Father Daughter in the Loop

Welcome to AI Banter | Father Daughter in the Loop! 🎙️ Join Vanessa and Rob Lipschutz, a father-daughter duo with quick wit, sharp insights, and a shared curiosity for AI, as they dive into the latest in artificial intelligence—breaking down the jargon in a way that actually makes sense. Vanessa, a business strategist and operations pro, is all about cutting through the noise and making AI practical. Rob, a serial tech entrepreneur and AI expert, brings deep knowledge of AI's evolution, capabilities, and where it's headed. Together, they deliver engaging, insightful, and interactive banter to help you understand why AI matters and how to use it—without feeling overwhelmed. Each week, in 15 to 30 minutes, they'll break down AI tools, trends, and breakthroughs shaping the world—all in a way that's conversational, approachable, and easy to grasp. If you're curious about AI but don't want to sit through a lecture, this podcast is for you. Expect lively discussions, relatable examples, and plenty of father-daughter banter as they make sense of AI together. 🔹 New episodes every week! 🔹 Jargon explained in a way that actually makes sense 🔹 Father-daughter duo that keeps it real So if you're ready to laugh, learn, and explore the possibilities of AI—hit play. You're in the right place.

Publisher

Rob Lipschutz & Vanessa Lipschutz

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2025

Latest episode

13 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Episode 3: Maya, I'm Building My GPT!

   In this episode of AI Banter: Father Daughter in the Loop, Vanessa and Rob explore what it means to add a digital teammate to your business. From voice AI like Maya to building custom GPTs that can actually work for your team, this episode is packed with insights and step-by-step takeaways. ✨ This isn’t about future theory—it’s about what you can do right now. 🚨 Plus: The AI news this week was wild — from the human-like Maya from Sesame, to the all-in-one AI platform Manus, to OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT 4.5. Is this the most game-changing week since ChatGPT launched? Vanessa thinks so. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Vanessa asked an AI (Maya) if it was mimicking her personality (and what it said) Why Custom GPTs are your first AI “hire” The step-by-step on building one with OpenAI Lessons we learned creating GPTs for this very podcast What SMBs should build first (and how to roll it out to their team) Alternatives to GPTs from Google, Microsoft, Claude, and more 👀 This episode is for anyone ready to stop dabbling and start building. 📩 Got questions? Email us at AIBanter@thing7.ai (mailto:AIBanter@thingseven.ai). 🎧 Listen now and learn how to build your first GPT!

2. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Episode 2: Not the Agents You’re Looking For

   AI agents are all the buzz—but are they actually here yet? In this episode, Vanessa and Rob Lipschutz break down the hype vs. reality of AI agents and what small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to know right now. 🚀 What We Cover in This Episode: ✔ AI News: Anthropic dropped Claude 3.7 Sonnet, the first hybrid model—right after Vanessa predicted LLMs should do this automatically. ✔ What Are AI Agents? How they differ from LLMs and why they matter. ✔ The Reality Check: AI agents are still in their proof-of-concept (POC) phase—not yet plug-and-play for SMBs. ✔ Observability: Why the ability to monitor AI decisions is critical before we fully trust agents to act autonomously. ✔ Are AI Agents Ready for SMBs? It’s not about waiting—it’s about being AI-ready. ✔ How to Prepare: Practical steps to get value from AI right now so you’re ready for agents when they arrive. ✔ Vanessa’s Big Prediction: AI will shift us away from managing platforms and back to being the center of our work. 🔥 AI isn’t just about automating tasks—it’s changing the way we work and think. Are you ready for it? 📩 Have AI questions? Want to get your business AI-ready? Reach out to us at aibanter@thing7.ai. 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the AI revolution!

3. 

   19 Feb 2025

   Episode 1: The (AI) Hot War

   Episode 1: The (AI) Hot War 🔥🤖 AI is moving fast—but the last few weeks? They’ve been next level. In this episode, Vanessa and Rob Lipschutz break down the AI arms race happening right now. From DeepSeek’s explosive entrance to OpenAI and Google scrambling to respond, we’re witnessing a global power struggle that’s reshaping the AI landscape. But what does it mean for you? 📌 In This Episode: 🚀 Why new AI models are dropping every week—and who’s leading the charge 🌏 China’s AI push: DeepSeek, ByteDance, and Alibaba enter the game 💰 How DeepSeek built a top-tier model for a fraction of OpenAI’s cost 🏆 The battle for dominance: Can OpenAI keep the throne? 🛠️ What SMBs and individuals should do to take advantage of AI competition With all these AI tools competing for attention, how do you know which one to use? Vanessa and Rob break it down in real talk, with a mix of insight, humor, and plenty of father-daughter banter. 👉 Should you try DeepSeek? Stick with ChatGPT? Or start experimenting with Perplexity? We’ve got answers. 🎙️ Tune in to get up to speed, stay ahead, and (most importantly) keep humans in the loop. 🔹 Subscribe for new episodes every week!

4. 

   19 Feb 2025

   Intro Episode: Introducing Rob and Vanessa

   Episode 0: Welcome to AI Banter | Father Daughter in the Loop 🎙️ In this introductory episode, meet your hosts—Vanessa and Rob Lipschutz, a father-daughter duo bringing fun, insightful, and interactive conversations about AI to your ears each week. Rob is a serial tech entrepreneur and AI expert, and Vanessa is a business strategist with a passion for uncovering new possibilities. Together, they explore the latest in AI, why it matters, and how to actually make sense of it—without the overwhelming jargon. In this episode, they: ✔ Introduce themselves and their dynamic (hint: lots of banter and playful picking on each other!) ✔ Share what you can expect from this podcast—engaging discussions, AI breakdowns, and practical takeaways ✔ Set the tone for a series of lively conversations that make AI fun, approachable, and useful If you’re curious about AI but don’t want to sit through a dry lecture, this is the podcast for you. So, hit play and get ready to learn, laugh, and explore AI in a whole new way! 🚀 👉 Subscribe & Follow for new episodes every week! 🎧

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