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Authentic and Agentic with Jayson Manship

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AI is reshaping the world at a pace humanity has never seen, and the real challenge is not simply understanding the technology. It is learning how to remain deeply human while everything around us accelerates. Authentic & Agentic is the place where leaders come to make sense of that tension. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Jayson Manship, the show pairs clear analysis with honest conversation and real examples you can put into practice. Every episode looks at how AI shows up in the real world, from boardrooms to classrooms to kitchen tables, and explores what it means to build, lead and love in a time shaped by algorithms. The hard things are yet to come. It is time to lean in.

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Episode thumbnail for Entrepreneur John Hurley on AI token pricing, Exact Target and the AI jobs rhetoric

July 1, 2026

Entrepreneur John Hurley on AI token pricing, Exact Target and the AI jobs rhetoric

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the latest artificial intelligence news on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship explores an Axios report detailing how technology executives are backtracking on claims that artificial intelligence will cause a white-collar worker bloodbath. He also discusses Anthropic's new Claude Sonnet 5 model and highlights a bipartisan coalition led by former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo aimed at preparing the American workforce for an automated economy. Serial entrepreneur John Hurley joins the podcast to share his 20-year business journey. Hurley details his early days building websites in 1999, a path that led him to create the first database for Angie's List and take equity in Exact Target before it became Salesforce. He also opens up about the difficult lessons he learned from building and eventually selling a massive technology-focused pickleball facility in Fishers. The conversation dives into Hurley's newest venture, Walleta, a platform designed to help artificial intelligence startups manage tokenization and usage-based pricing. Hurley explains how the software connects with upstream providers like ElevenLabs and AWS to show developers their true cost of goods sold, helping business owners avoid massive unexpected API bills. The episode concludes with Hurley comparing the AI revolution to accountants adopting computers, emphasizing how the technology will ultimately level the playing field for small businesses

Episode thumbnail for InnovateMap CEO Mike Reynolds on outcome-based pricing, AI tools and the tech race

June 23, 2026

InnovateMap CEO Mike Reynolds on outcome-based pricing, AI tools and the tech race

Host Jayson Manship explores the growing gap between artificial intelligence usage and public trust on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship breaks down a Pew Research study revealing that while chatbot usage is up, many young adults view the technology negatively. He also analyzes a New York Times report on the shrinking AI quality gap between the United States and China and highlights a new state initiative to prepare the Indiana workforce for an automated economy. Mike Reynolds, CEO of the Indianapolis digital product agency InnovateMap, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving world of software design. Reynolds explains his firm's shift to an agile, outcome-based pricing model 13 years ago, moving away from traditional hourly billing. He breaks down the critical difference between engineering a product correctly and designing the right product for consumers. The conversation delves into practical AI adoption in the workplace. Reynolds shares how InnovateMap fosters a culture of innovation through a weekly Monday morning AI show-and-tell session for employees rather than a top-down mandate. He warns business leaders against using automated tools to accelerate fundamentally flawed user experiences, emphasizing the need for strong brand foundations. The episode wraps up with Reynolds sharing his thoughts on preserving human companionship, managing screen time and finding joy in hobbies like playing Magic the Gathering.

Episode thumbnail for IU leaders on the AI opportunity gap, the future of AI and Higher Ed

June 16, 2026

IU leaders on the AI opportunity gap, the future of AI and Higher Ed

Host Jayson Manship explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and education on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship details the massive SpaceX initial public offering and the company's vertically integrated AI infrastructure. He also analyzes the U.S. government asking Anthropic to restrict foreign access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, alongside McDonald's testing new Google-powered AI drive-thru systems. Indiana University leaders Anne Leftwich and Brian Williams join the podcast to discuss rolling out artificial intelligence curriculum to more than 110,000 students and staff. They detail the creation of Gen AI 101, a practical video course initiated by IU President Pam Whitten that features a CGI co-teacher named Crimson. The group explores the challenges of campus adoption, including student fears of cheating accusations and the risk of a widening technological opportunity gap. Williams highlights how the Kelly School of Business is requiring two new AI courses for incoming freshmen to level the playing field. Leftwich also shares how she uses Google NotebookLM to generate custom audio podcasts for her daily commute. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's interview with product design leaders from InnovateMap.

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What is Authentic and Agentic with Jayson Manship?

AI is reshaping the world at a pace humanity has never seen, and the real challenge is not simply understanding the technology. It is learning how to remain deeply human while everything around us accelerates.

Authentic & Agentic is the place where leaders come to make sense of that tension. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Jayson Manship, the show pairs clear analysis with honest conversation and real examples you can put into practice. Every episode looks at how AI shows up in the real world, from boardrooms to classrooms to kitchen tables, and explores what it means to build, lead and love in a time shaped by algorithms.

The hard things are yet to come. It is time to lean in.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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