Best Motion Design Studio Podcasts (2024)

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Brand Loyalty - how to earn it and keep it_Part 1 of 2_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 20, Season 2 5:33

9h ago5:33

5:33

Earning loyal and devoted customers or followers is hard work. Even harder is keeping their long term loyalty.When your customers buy repeatedly and exclusively from you, over the long term, you have earned their brand loyalty based on faith and trust, which is the ultimate testament to your accomplishment, whether you offer products or services. T…

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048 - SLAE - Mike Morris at BlueOwl 21:20

4d ago21:20

21:20

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Mike Morris, the Creative Director at BlueOwl, provides insider insights into the mind …

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Design That Sells: Unpacking the Magic of Web + Motion with Ran Segall 1:08:23

5d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Dive into web design with full-stack designer turned founder Ran Segall, as he dishes out on blending aesthetics, functionality, and business strategy to skyrocket your design approach. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/design-web-motion-ran-segallBy The School of Motion Podcast

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047 - SLAE - Chaz Walgamott at Digital Gravy 34:31

13d ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to the SLAE episodes. These are podcasts we recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode we chat with Chaz Walgamott, the owner of Digital Gravy in Salt Lake City, Utah. We chat …

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046 - Mark Cernosia - Prøfanity Creative - Creative Communities 48:05

18d ago48:05

48:05

Kathryn and Will sit with Mark Cernosia founder of Prøfanity Creative to have a no bullsh*t discussion on client-side communication, project budgets, what issues freelancers are facing today, and what his camp is all about. Camp Mograph Tickets drop this Saturday (4/20/24)! Learn more here: https://www.campmograph.com/ More info on Monday Meeting: …

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Collin Leix from Gunner on the Intersection of Artistry and VR Innovation 1:17:58

19d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Check out the corresponding blog post and key takeaways here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/c... Dive into the latest episode of the School of Motion Podcast as we hang out with Collin Leix, the brilliant mind blending traditional artistry with the limitless possibilities of VR. Collin is a full time animator at Gunner, now part of the innova…

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Luxury at Heart | Marlene P. Naicker at MULDOONEYS 35:22

21d ago35:22

35:22

Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy. Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled canc…

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Why a Brand Audit Can Save a Company, and What, When, and How?_by Joanne Tan_Episode 19, Season 2 10:42

25d ago10:42

10:42

An out-of-touch brand is a weak brand that soon leads to decreased sales and a shrinking market share. A disconnected brand threatens your business survival. If your brand is starting to feel stale and irrelevant, it may be too little, too late if you wait until your sales are going down to start a comprehensive brand audit. Doing the audit takes t…

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Sneaker Design: The Skill of Aesthetic Storytelling and Cultural Interpretation 1:04:09

27d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Cheryl Durst’s latest conversation is with Solomon Renfro, a talented sneaker designer at New Balance, who shares his unique journey from studying interior architecture to becoming a footwear visionary. Solomon and Cheryl dig into the psychology behind fashion choices and the cultural significance of sneakers. With keen observations on trends, huma…

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045 - Amy Scott at Wild Apple - Websites, Design and Motion 42:53

27d ago42:53

42:53

Open Pixel gets creative with Amy Scott, the founder of Wild Apple Design Group to discuss the relationship between websites and design. What motion can do to help create successful brands and campaigns online. We explore a little bit of A.I. and it's impact on the web as well as how everything is now on the cloud. Wild Apple is an award-winning an…

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Chris Do on Creative Work: The Design Economy, Remote Work, and Evolving Skill Sets 1:05:57

28d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

We dive deep with Emmy award-winning designer and the Futur founder, Chris Do, as he unveils game-changing insights for creative professionals. Get the show notes: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/chris-do

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Respectful Creative Leadership with Joanne Chan | Turner Duckworth 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, …

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044 - Rachel Murray at She+ Geeks Out - DEI 49:01

1M ago49:01

49:01

Kathryn and Will chat with former client Rachel Murray, the Co-CEO at She+ Geeks Out, to talk to us about how they utilize the medium of animation in different ways within their organization, how D.E.I. is changing, and how to best use long form and short form content. She+ Geeks Out offers a variety of services to support you in your journey to ab…

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Natural Language Processing and LLM: They are as Dumb or Intelligent as Your LANGUAGE_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 18, Season 2 2:58

1M ago2:58

2:58

AI is as dumb or smart as human's command of language instruction, since NLP (natural language processing) & LLM (large language model) depend on data, and data is input with human language. To improve AI's level of intelligence, we humans must improve our command of language and thinking. How to do that? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © …

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Brand Culture and Workplace Culture: How to grow an organization of ANY size_Joanne Tan_Episode 17, Season 2 15:07

1M ago15:07

15:07

What did Golden State Warriors and Seattle Seahawks coaches do right about creating a culture? How can brand culture be used to catalyze workplace culture, to increase loyalty, productivity, customer acquisition, and profits? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ==============================================…

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Showcasing Creativity: A Conversation with STASH’s Stephen Price 1:06:22

1M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas…

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Karin Fong on Art Direction, Mentorship, and Legendary Title Design 1:26:00

2M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

We go 1:1 with the one and only Karin Fong—Emmy award-winning director, designer, and founder of the creative agency Imaginary Forces. Check out the corresponding blog post here: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/karin-fongBy The School of Motion Podcast

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Bonus - Updates March 2024 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

Quick updates from Will and Kathryn in Salt Lake City. They talk a little about what's to come and apologize for not having done enough. More episodes to drop soon.By Open Pixel Studios

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"From Tangle to Tango" - a short poem about AI and humanity, by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 16, Season 2 2:12

2M ago2:12

2:12

This is a poem about the future of AI and humanity, written by Joanne Z. Tan, NOT by AI. To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ========================================================= - To stay in the loop, subscribe to our Newsletter - Download free Ebook Please don't forget to like it, comment, or better, …

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What Is AI Experience Design (AIXD)? Why AI Voice and IVR are Driving Customers Nuts? _ Joanne Tan_Episode 15, Season 2 13:56

2M ago13:56

13:56

Saving cost at the expense of customer frustration is a losing game, even for an iconic brand. The problem in AI experience design (AIXD) is the culprit for bad customer experience everywhere: too many customers cannot get a live agent to answer their simple questions, after calling and “talking” to an AI voice used on IVR (interactive voice respon…

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From Reels to Real Impact: The Creative Journey of Will Travis 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below)…

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Textures, Photoshop, and the Creative Journey with Brady Erickson 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

From playing guitar in the underground music scene with his band Slowburn, Brady's journey shifted gears to tweaking pixels in LA and founding Texturelabs, an online tutorial and assets site. His transition from the world of music to the realm of visual arts is a testament to the fluidity of creative expression. Brady shares actionable tips and ins…

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Fight Deep Fake Videos with a Simple Disclaimer: This is a Genuine Video!_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 14, Season 2 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

To differentiate Genuine Videos from Deepfakes, start with a simple disclaimer When seeing is not believing, when truth and trust are replaced by falsehood and distrust, the foundation for fact-based decision making is like a rug being pulled out from under our feet. This is a real threat to democracy and civilized societies. What are you waiting f…

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Oscars 2024 Deserving Winners, Why Oppenheimer is Not the Best_Season 2, Episode 13 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

Perhaps both the vastness and complexity of the character J. Robert Oppenheimer, and the subject matter, are simply beyond the grasp of a Hollywood movie. (Hear Joanne Tan explains why.) (Some of the Deserving Winners:) Best Picture: THE ZONE OF INTEREST Poor Things Past Lives And more categories... To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne…

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Working with GE Legendary CEO Jack Welch, on corporate reward systems - Interview by Joanne Tan of Steve Kerr_Episode 12, Season 2 1:19:28

2M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

How did Jack Welch lead GE to be the best run company in the world? Dr. Steve Kerr shares inside stories, as the designer and implementor of renowned GE WORKOUT, and other systems and programs for rewarding collaborative behaviors. (Sample gems of wisdom:) “Rewards were the third thing… You have to define it, you have to create the behaviors, after…

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043 - BYB - Generative A.I. in Creative Sales 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

Will and Kathryn discuss using Gen AI in creative sales pitching, how it can hurt your production and what questions to ask of us, (creative partners, artists, freelancers) when being presented with new creative direction that has utilized generative AI tools. Will also tries his best to give a very broad definition of how Generative AI works. Will…

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Death-defying Climb of Mt. Aconcagua by Gary Middlemiss: "Interviews of Notables and Influencers" by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 11, Season 2 1:33:12

2M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Gary Middlemiss and his friends did a death-defying climb of 23,000 feet to the peak of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, experiencing the best and the worst in both humanity and nature. – How did he reach the Aconcagua summit at 23,000 feet, in spite of starvation (after food was stolen), delirium, ill-willed guide, near death experience… ? – When his…

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Alexei Navalny's Roaming Spirit_A Poem by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 10, Season 2 2:31

3M ago2:31

2:31

"Like a meteor lighting up the Arctic night, no Sun, no days, no twilight. In the remote Russian land, deserted, lifeless, frozen, A noble soul was killed in a cold prison, His light snuffed out at the age of forty seven. ..." To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. =============================================…

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Character Design and Artistic Growth: Insights from Emma Gillette 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

In our latest podcast episode, Emma Gillette, a professional illustrator and instructor of the newly released Character Design Fundamentals course, shares her experiences and insights, providing actionable lessons for fellow artists and designers. Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/emma-gillette Show Notes Em…

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RevThinking 2024 Teaser 1:05

2M ago1:05

1:05

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042 - POVs - Pitching For Free 23:28

3M ago23:28

23:28

Will and Kathryn discuss the act of pitching for free, through a petition, which they've signed. They talk about what creative pitching is and describe the different ways we circumvent the classic pitch process. If you want to check out the petition, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.open…

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041 - Jeremy Brown at CU Denver - What is VFX? 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

Join us for a insightful conversation with Jeremy Brown, the Senior Instructor and Director of the Digital Animation Program at the University of Colorado Denver, as we delve into the captivating world of VFX. Uncover the realities behind visual effects – what it truly entails, its contemporary applications, and invaluable insights on gearing up fo…

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Super Bowl Best 3 TV Commercials, 2024_Episode 9, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 5:30

3M ago5:30

5:30

Here are the top 3 best Super Bowl TV Commercials, 2024, ranked by 10 Plus Brand for the 5th year in a row. We adhere to the same criteria year after year: No celebrities. No religion. No politics. No violence. No vulgarity. To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ===============================================…

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Rebranding Yourself and Your Company - 4 Tips for Starting a New Career Post Retirement at 60 and above_Episode 8, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 10:15

3M ago10:15

10:15

The four steps here are a self-guide for rebranding “retired” executives seeking to start a business or reinvent themselves: - Is growing a business, or starting a new career the right thing for you? - To what extent do you want to work during retirement? - What does “success” or “failure” mean to you? - Where to start? If you are one of the gray-h…

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NFT Success and The Future of Motion with Rive CD Jerry Liu 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

In this week’s podcast we’re talking to Jerry Liu - Creative Director at Rive, and a man who has seen a lot in his motion design career. He’s done plenty of studio work, did a stint at Meta, made 7-figures selling NFTs, and now he’s deep in the fast-growing world of interactive motion design. In this conversation, Jerry talks transparently about hi…

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040 - Bonus - Will and Kathryn at CU Denver 56:28

3M ago56:28

56:28

Will and Kathryn spend some time with the seniors from the College of Arts and Media at CU Denver. They chat about what it was like to land their first jobs and give their expert advice on how to get the most out of networking opportunities, what they look for in interviews as hiring managers, and they may expect as the economy shifts. If you have …

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039 - Hack - What are Video Production Source Files 15:57

3M ago15:57

15:57

Source Files. What the heck are they and why do they hold all of the superpowers? Will and Kathryn discuss problems surrounding source files of original artwork, why folks charge for releasing them and why marketers and communication professionals need to access them. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: ww…

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How to Win in 2024 | Thoughts and Tips for Motion Designers 54:07

3M ago54:07

54:07

We slice through the noise and focus on the real factors that will drive motion design success this year. And heads-up: It's more than just the latest tools and trends. :) Check out the corresponding blog post: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/a... SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES All Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb After Effects Kickstart - https://so…

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038 - POVs - Financial Transparency 26:55

4M ago26:55

26:55

The Open Pixel Team is back with a new episode focused on financial transparency. They hit on multiple facets of finance, be it your personal year-end financial posts, a client's budgetary disclosure, or our own financial numbers. If you love talking about transparency, this one's for you. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠yo…

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037 - POVs - Contractor Expectations 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

Will and Kathryn welcome the new year with a slightly new format. Opinions on LinkedIn fly in all sorts of directions. Instead of hate commenting on someone's post, we decided to breakdown an anonymous opinion on Contractor Expectations. If you're working with contractors directly, you should take a listen. We also share some of our plans for this …

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The Past and Future of Motion: Simon Robson on AI, Evolution and Staying Curious 1:37:57

4M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

Join us as we dive into the world of motion design with Simon Robson, exploring the evolution from early 2000s experimental scenes to today's AI-driven creative production. Get more info and explore Simon's work: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/simon-robson Show Notes Joshua Davis (Praystation) OneDotZero Jamie Hewlett Lightwave Cinema 4D Imagi…

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Taylor Swift Brand and the Fullness of Womanhood_Episode 7, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 9:00

4M ago9:00

9:00

The most powerful thing about Taylor Swift is Taylor Swift being HERSELF, as a shining example of a personal brand, and a business brand.She did it on her own terms, with her own talent, through her relentless strive. She symbolizes the new fullness of womanhood: independent, feisty, hardworking, joyful, compassionate, entrepreneurial, intelligent,…

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A list of What AI can NOT do; Why XD (experience design) is the future of Personalized AI? _Episode 6, Season 2_Joanne Tan_10 Plus Brand 10:39

4M ago10:39

10:39

What AI can NOT do, is just as important, if not more, than what AI can do. In this Pt. 4 of 4 series about AI, Joanne Tan explains the future of AI is in customized content that integrates with individual user experience design (XD), to train hyper personalized generative AI.“Real Time” Instantaneity: Pros and ConsPersonalized AI and Experience De…

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Seven Important 2024 Predictions (She got it right before!)_Episode 5, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan 2:48

4M ago2:48

2:48

A bumpy ride ahead in 2024 to good US economy, democracy, generative AI, interest rate and housing market, per Seven 2024 predictions, by Joanne. Z. Tan.I want to share two true stories before I give you my seven 2024 predictions: Read it as a blog Watch it as a video Please don't forget to like it, comment, or better, SHARE IT WITH OTHERS, thank y…

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How to deal with AI FOMO (fear of missing out), as business leaders? Pt. 3 of 4_Episode 4, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan 10:06

4M ago10:06

10:06

How to get leaders and people ready for the AI Age? In this Pt 3 of 4, Joanne Z. Tan addresses why and how to develop leadership, develop people, develop AI, and develop your organization, in this order.AI is for the people, by the people, and with the people, NOT the other way around. Hype and fear are for the feeble minded. First, if you believe …

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2023: The Year In Mograph 6:48:46

4M ago6:48:46

6:48:46

Get ready for the School of Motion's annual end-of-the-year podcast extravaganza, featuring an epic and (record-breaking!) discussion. Show Notes People EJ Hassenfratz Ryan Summers Austin Bauwens Amanda Russell Sekani Solomon Marina Nakagawa Jonathan Winbush Nick Forshee Justin Cone Joe Nash Chad Ashley Hayley Akins Kelsey (Premiere Gal) Barton Dam…

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036 - End of the Year Wrap 25:01

5M ago25:01

25:01

As the year and the season come to a close, Will and Kathryn say goodbye, for now, but not before revisiting some of their favorite advice and insights from this year's wonderful guests and giving us one last bad idea. Please be sure to check out more episodes of Behind The Pixel. Thank you to all our guests (in order of appearance): Myke Connolly …

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Choosing Joy is an Intentional Act_A Poem_Episode 3, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 5:12

5M ago5:12

5:12

Did you know that Jesus Christ was not actually born on Christmas? AND it really doesn’t matter?Choosing joy is an intentional act. A poem based on a true story: "Nothing can take my joy away!" Read it as a blog Watch it as a video Please don't forget to like it, comment, or better, SHARE IT WITH OTHERS, thank you! - To stay in the loop, subscribe …

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"I’ve Made a Mass of Myself!" and Other Reflections on 12 Years in Business - Shawna & Matt Schultz 53:00

5M ago53:00

53:00

We’ve seen MassFX Media grow stronger every year, along with their remarkable client list and portfolio. The 12-year evolution of this studio is nothing short of inspiring. Join us behind-the-scenes as we dig into the creative process of Shawna and Matt, as well as the surprising role systems play in making a creative company successful. https://ww…

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Develop Generative AI Tools - What Business Leaders Need to Do, NOW (Pt.2 of 4) _ Episode 2, Season 2 _ Joanne Z. Tan 9:04

5M ago9:04

9:04

To get a head start riding the generative AI wave, what do business leaders need to do now?1st: Develop content for feeding generative AI tools, since Your AI tools are as good (or bad) as the underlying data.2nd: Develop leaders & people for the Age of AI.3rd: Develop experience design & what AI can NOT do.This episode focuses on content and data …

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