AIBiZ

From Noise to Noteworthy: How Fractional CMOs Drive Business Growth with Angelo Ponzi

In this episode of AIBiz, we dive deep into the world of fractional leadership with Angelo Ponzi, a seasoned fractional CMO and founder of Craft. Angelo shares how businesses—from startups to mid-sized firms—can access executive-level marketing expertise without the full-time price tag. We explore why strategy is more than just a buzzword, how brands often fall in love with their own ideas, and why research is the secret sauce behind sustained marketing success. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling a passion project, Angelo's insights will help you think smarter about growth, branding, and staying on course.About the Guest: Angelo Ponzi is the founder and fractional CMO at Craft, with over three decades of experience across B2B, B2C, and D2C sectors. His portfolio spans major brands like AT&T, Ketel One, and JPMorgan Chase, as well as numerous small to mid-sized businesses. Angelo blends research, branding, and execution, rooted in one powerful principle: Know your market. Know your customer. Act with purpose.Key Takeaways:A fractional CMO offers executive-level strategy without the full-time cost, ideal for businesses needing expertise but not ready for a full hire.Strategy slows you down just enough to get it right—jumping into tactics without research leads to failure.92% of strategies fail due to poor implementation; consistency is key in marketing execution.Founders often fall in love with their own ideas—ongoing customer research keeps you grounded.Creativity and gut instinct are important for launching ideas, but data and research ensure long-term success.Connect with Angelo Ponzi: Learn more about Angelo and Craft at: Craft Marketinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angeloponzi/Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch: DM Me Here Subscribe to our newsletter: Subscribe Here Join our community: Join HereStay Tuned and Follow Us! YouTube – Healthy Mind - Healthy Life Instagram – @healthyminds.pod Threads – @healthyminds.pod Facebook – Podcast Healthy Mind LinkedIn – Reema Chatterjee | Avik Chakraborty#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #fractionalCMO #businessgrowth #marketingstrategy

AI vs. Outsourcing: Breaking the Mold with Stephen Sopko

In this enlightening episode of AIBiz, we welcome Stephen Sopko—executive coach, global negotiator, and tech industry whisperer. Together, we dive into the parallels between AI, automation, and outsourcing waves, and what makes AI fundamentally different in reshaping business leadership, operations, and careers. Stephen shares valuable insights on managing fear, storytelling in a post-resume world, and building adaptability as your greatest asset. Tune in to discover how to lead, hire, and thrive in the era of AI.About the Guest: Stephen Sopko is a seasoned executive coach, global negotiator, and advisor who has revitalized Fortune 100 teams, guided deep tech startups, and even negotiated with Nobel Prize winners. He blends decades of experience across outsourcing, automation, and AI to help leaders and teams navigate change with clarity and purpose. Stephen empowers professionals to own their narrative, embrace adaptability, and leverage AI as a transformative tool.Key Takeaways:AI mirrors past industry waves like outsourcing and automation but breaks the mold with its speed and learning capacity.Fear around AI exists on both individual and organizational levels—acknowledging this is key to leading through change.Professionals won't lose jobs to AI but to those who know how to use it effectively.Storytelling remains a critical career asset—AI can enhance your ability to craft compelling narratives.Adaptability is the new competitive edge. Seek low-risk, adjacent skills to expand your versatility.To overcome AI fear, start using it in personal areas first—curiosity leads to confidence.Connect with Stephen Sopko:Website: https://www.mystage2.com/LinkedIn: Stephen SopkoWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us! • YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod • Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

How to Use AI Without Losing Your Brand Voice – with Mona Bavar

In this soulful yet strategic episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Mona Bavar, cultural alchemist, founder of blueapples.ai and Delish, to explore how AI can enhance creativity—not erase authenticity.Mona shares how she helps brands harness AI tools without compromising their voice, identity, or emotional resonance. From crafting content that doesn’t sound like it was generated by a robot to reimagining digital storytelling through a deeply human lens, she unpacks the balance between speed and soul in today’s content-saturated world. If you're a founder, creative, or brand builder wondering how to stay you in an AI-driven era, this episode is your blueprint.About the Guest:Mona Bavar is the founder of blueapples.ai, a branding consultancy that fuses ancient wisdom with modern AI to help brands retain their voice in a sea of sameness. She also founded Delish, a luxury gifting brand rooted in emotion, culture, and storytelling. Iranian-born and American-raised, Mona bridges East and West, logic and intuition, art and technology in everything she creates.Key Takeaways:AI should serve you, not replace you—brand identity must be built before automation.Creativity begins with human insight; AI helps scale it, not invent it.The biggest mistake brands make is letting AI write without direction, resulting in generic, lifeless content.Prompt engineering is powerful only when grounded in brand clarity and emotional resonance.Doing the foundational work—your story, values, and why—is non-negotiable for standing out.Connect with Mona Bavar:Website: https://blueapples.aiExplore Delish: https://dlish.usLinkedIn: Mona BavarWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster#podmatch #aibiz #authenticbranding #brandingwithai #storytelling #artificialintelligence #creativeentrepreneur #blueapplesai #healthyai #intentionaltech #brandvoice

Digitizing Reality Without Losing Humanity – with Ilke Demir

In this mind-expanding episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Ilke Demir, a trailblazing researcher at the intersection of generative AI, 3D vision, and geospatial intelligence. Together, they dive into the profound implications of generative models—how they're not just transforming digital content but reshaping how we perceive, build, and even feel about the world.Ilke breaks down what generative models really are, how they differ from conversational AI, and reveals their roots going back to the 1970s. From Pixar films to city simulations, she explains the many surprising ways generative models shape our digital landscapes. They also unpack the ethical boundaries of deepfakes, digital replicas, and whether innovation should have limits. Finally, Ilke opens up about smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated field and why creativity and ownership must remain central in this rapidly digitizing age.About the Guest:Ilke Demir is a senior research scientist and globally recognized expert in 3D vision, generative models, deepfake detection, and AI for digital twins. With her roots in Turkey and her impact felt worldwide, Ilke’s work spans both the technical and ethical dimensions of AI, bridging science with human sensitivity. She has contributed to major projects across academia, tech, and entertainment, making her a force of innovation in the AI space.Key Takeaways:Generative models aren’t new—they’ve shaped gaming, urban planning, and even animation for decades.The difference between generative AI and conversational AI matters—don’t confuse ChatGPT with procedural modeling.Digitizing the world can deepen analysis, but when it comes to humans, consent and representation are crucial.Deepfakes require urgent regulation; innovation must walk hand-in-hand with responsibility.Creativity, ownership, and spontaneous joy must not be sacrificed for automation.Connect with Ilke Demir:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkedemir/Research & Work: Ilke's ProfileWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster#podmatch #aibiz #generativeAI #deepfakes #digitizingtheworld #IlkeDemir #healthytech #digitalethics #creativeAI #geospatialAI #AIwithpurpose

Sales, Soul & Smart AI: Drewbie Wilson on Using Tech Without Losing the Human Touch

In this powerhouse episode of AI Biz, host Avik is joined by 7-figure sales leader and best-selling author Drewbie Wilson, who shares how to stay human in a high-tech sales world. From losing 100+ pounds to rebuilding his marriage and mentoring others in sales mastery, Drewbie proves that integrity, hustle, and heart-driven leadership still matter—even in the age of automation.Together, they unpack AI’s role in modern sales, why “Call the Damn Leads” is more relevant than ever, and how emotional intelligence, empathy, and mindset mastery are still irreplaceable. Whether you’re a startup founder or a rookie rep, this is your roadmap to thriving with AI without becoming a robot.About the Guest: Drewbie Wilson is the Vice President of Break Free Academy, a 7-figure producer, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Known for his mantra “Call the Damn Leads,” Drewbie combines modern automation tools with classic sales principles to help entrepreneurs scale without losing their soul. He’s also living proof of transformation, having lost over 100 pounds while rebuilding his mindset and business from the ground up.Key Takeaways:AI is a tool—not a replacement for human connectionDon’t use robotic prompts if you want human resultsEmotional intelligence and real empathy can’t be outsourcedMindset is the real game-changer—AI can support it, but not replace itLearn the tools, but do the work—sales is still human to human“An amateur teaching an amateur gets amateur results” — invest in learning firstConnect with Drewbie Wilson: Website: https://www.drewbiewilson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewbierides/ Book: Call the Damn Leads Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch – Let’s talk stories that matter!DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod⁠Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster#podmatch #aibiz #salesstrategy #drewbiewilson #callthedamnleads #aiandsales #salesethics #emotionalintelligence #healthymindbyavik #mindsetmastery #automationwithsoul #aiwithheart #7figuremindset

How AI Can Make Us More Human: A Conversation with Marnie Willis

Dive into this insightful episode with AI strategist Marnie Willis, who reveals how artificial intelligence can enhance human connection rather than diminish it. Learn how Marnie shifted from outsourcing tech to embracing AI as a trusted strategic partner, helping non-tech entrepreneurs navigate AI without overwhelm.About the Guest: Marnie Willis is an international athlete, founder of Sporty Minis and Sports Fit, and a dynamic AI strategist. Her unique approach integrates AI technology to foster deeper human connections, empowering entrepreneurs to use tech authentically and confidently.Key Takeaways:AI can be your strategic thinking partner, not just a robotic assistant.Start small with AI; regular interaction builds confidence and competence.Non-tech individuals can thrive with AI by staying curious and asking great questions.AI tools enable personal growth by revealing your unique expertise and perspective.Human-first AI workflows ensure tech supports genuine connection and creativity.Connect with Marnie: Listeners can connect and learn more about Marnie's work on her website and through her professional profile on LinkedIn.Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

Introduction to AIBiz

Welcome to the very first episode of AIBiZ — your go-to podcast for exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of business. Hosted by Avik, this show is designed for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who want real, actionable insights into AI without the fluff.In this intro episode, Ema shares what you can expect from AIBiZ, why AI matters more than ever, and how this podcast will help you stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.What AIBiZ is all aboutWho this podcast is for (entrepreneurs, founders, AI innovators)What to expect in future episodesThe mission: Make AI accessible, practical, and impactful for businessUnderstand how AI is really being used in businessGet clear, hype-free insights and toolsStay ahead of the curve in your industry🔔 Subscribe and join Avik each week as we decode the future of business, one episode at a time.