AIQ is the official podcast of the JAX Chamber’s Center for Applied Infrastructure, hosted by Dr. Carlton Robinson, Chief Innovation Officer. The podcast explores how human-centered AI is transforming the future of work. Each episode features conversations with global innovators, industry leaders, and practitioners who are actively shaping and applying AI in real-world settings.
The debut episode brings an international perspective, featuring guests from the UK business community who have experienced the Center’s model firsthand. Remaining episodes of Season One are set to release by Aug. 26th.
Our season finale.
Dr. Robinson shares the studio with Executive Director and Associate Dean for MedNexus UNF, Dr. Julie Merten. The duo challenges the definition of intelligence, what students are now prioritizing and how to garner interest in using AI in certain environments. Dr. Merten mentions the Center of AI’s inaugural conference, Future of Work: With AI.
26 Aug 2026
E7: A Peer at the Table – Taylor Drury and James Higbee
Approaching the end of our season, Taylor Drury, Founder of TaylorMade Analytics and James Higbe, Founder of Free Agents Inc., discusses turning research into action, changing the way customers receive support.
The conversation with Carlton also digs into Jacksonville’s cognitive lean loop and 842 funnel, using AI to cut through information overload.
26 Aug 2026
E6: AI Evangelizer – Kaylee Munns
From AI-curious to AI champion.
Kaylee Munns of RF-SMART navigates sentiments towards AI to turn curiosity into capability. A graduate of the GenAI Apprentice Program, Kaylee recaps her understanding of leaders’ needs for skeptical space to hear concerns, validate those concerns, and create opportunities for people to build confidence.
26 Aug 2026
E5: The Guinea Pig – Chris Kennelly
Our Small Business Leader of the Year.
Through the lens of entrepreneurial success, Chris Kennelly, Founder of Kennetic Productions, makes the case for AI experimentation over fear. A loyal participant of the Chamber’s programs, Chris discusses with Carlton how he mastered AI to strengthen peer-to-peer connections and better understand businesses far larger than his own.
26 Aug 2026
E4: 12 Years Too Soon – Ted Willich
An OG in Jacksonville’s tech world.
Ted Willich of NLP Logix has consistently proven that world-class AI isn't limited to Silicon Valley. Carlton and Ted discuss their dual-track approach to cultivating local talent through Jacksonville universities while highlighting how the company has grown since becoming the Southeast’s first NVIDIA Inception partner.
26 Aug 2026
E3: You're starting to sound like a robot - Anamaria Contreras
Our dynamic duo.
You may recognize Anamaria as the Foundation Executive Director. Drawing from her background in sociology, public relations, and her journey from Bogotá, Colombia to Jacksonville, Anamaria shares a grounded perspective on small business growth using modern technology.
26 Aug 2026
E2: The Human Advantage – Daniel Davis
Productivity and upskilling: the mind of a CEO.
Daniel Davis, JAX Chamber President and CEO talks through his AI adoption with Carlton as they define the distinction between cultivating a workplace that is AI-first and one that is human-centered. Answering the heavily pondered question, “How do we cultivate AI while preserving human agency?”.
22 Apr 2026
E1: Luddite Fear
In the AIQ series premiere, Dr. Carlton Robinson sits with London guests, Jason Cowley, Commentator, Editor, Writer, Speaker, Strategist;
Marco Forgione MCIEx, Director General, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT); and Justin Doherty, International Communications and Reputation Adviser. Dive into the world of augmented intelligence to discuss why the future isn't just about humans vs. machines while discussing the unique connection between Jacksonville, Florida and business in the UK.
14 Apr 2026
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