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Feb 27, 2026 | Brad Groux
The AI Operating Model: Governance, Brand Experience, and Execution for Business | Episode #0035 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad Groux and Allen Martinez delve into the intricate relationship between AI, governance, and brand experience. They discuss the importance of coherence in AI systems, the necessity of establishing a solid governance framework, and the role of accountability...
Feb 20, 2026 | Brad Groux
Vibe Coding vs Real Systems: The Truth About Shipping AI and AI Agents in Production | Episode #0034 by Start Small, Think Big
Building scalable digital systems doesn't require reinventing the wheel—it requires understanding what problem you're actually solving. In this episode, Brad Groux talks with Matt Dorman, co-founder of NDEVR, about the intersection of AI, automation, and business process optimization. They explore how mid-market...
Jan 27, 2026 | Brad Groux
How a Non-Tech Entrepreneur Uses AI 100 Times a Day, with Randy Gage | Episode #0033 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, host Brad Groux welcomes Randy Gage, an entrepreneur and author with a unique perspective on the intersection of AI and personal growth. Randy shares his remarkable journey from a troubled youth, including time spent in jail, to becoming a successful coach and...
Jan 23, 2026 | Brad Groux
AI Automation That Pays Off: Speed-to-Lead and Reactivation with Michael Elliott | Episode #0032 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode, Brad Groux and Michael Elliott discuss the transformative power of AI and automation in business. Michael shares his personal journey from struggling with depression to becoming a successful entrepreneur managing multiple seven-figure businesses. They explore the importance of authenticity in...
Dec 16, 2025 | Brad Groux
AI for the Mid-Market: How Small Wins, Private LLMs, and Automation Scale Businesses | Episode #0031 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad and Robert from Digital Meld engage with John Ohlwiler from Sentry Technology Solutions to discuss the transformative potential of AI and automation for mid-market businesses. They explore the importance of structured processes, the challenges smaller...
Dec 8, 2025 | Brad Groux
Engineering Intelligence: Safe AI, Smart Agents, & the Future of Collective Machines | Episode #0030 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode, Brad and Robert engage with Craig A. Kaplan, a seasoned expert in AI, discussing the evolution of artificial intelligence from its inception to its current state and future implications. They explore the importance of human oversight, the concept of AGI and superintelligence, and the role of...
Dec 2, 2025 | Brad Groux
Aggie Innovators: How Texas A&M Students Are Igniting the Future of AI and Business | Episode #0029 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad Groux discusses the Aggie Innovators event at Texas A&M, which aims to foster innovation and collaboration among students interested in AI and entrepreneurship. The event features student ambassadors who share their projects and experiences, emphasizing the...
Nov 24, 2025 | Brad Groux
Designing the Future – How AI is Reshaping Digital Experience with Lucas Blondheim | Episode #0028 by Start Small, Think Big
In this conversation, Lucas Blondheim discusses the limitations of AI tools in generating user interfaces, emphasizing the need for a human touch in the design process. He highlights that while AI can get a project 80% complete, the final 20% requires human creativity and refinement to avoid producing subpar work,...
Nov 17, 2025 | Brad Groux
Scaling HR with AI – How Propulsion AI is Redefining People Ops with Scott Morris | Episode #0027 by Start Small, Think Big
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad Groux and Scott Morris discuss the intersection of AI and human resources. Scott shares his extensive background in HR and how it led him to found Propulsion AI, a platform designed to democratize HR expertise through AI. They explore the importance of...
Sep 15, 2025 | Brad Groux
Lighting the Path to your Agentic AI Journey with Hanah Darley | Episode #0026
Can AI agents make your business faster and safer? In this powerful episode of Start Small, Think Big , Brad Groux and Robert Groux sit down with Hanah-Marie Darley , Chief AI Officer at Geordie AI , to explore what it really means to use AI responsibly, and why governance, visibility, and trust must be the...
Sep 9, 2025 | Brad Groux
The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Compete Like the Big Guys
Recently, I had the opportunity to join the UnHacked Podcast with Justin Shelley , and Mario Zaki , diving deep into a topic at the core of what we do at Digital Meld: how AI is reshaping the playing field for small and mid-sized businesses. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business can truly “punch above its...
Sep 8, 2025 | Brad Groux
From Prompt to Product: The AI-Powered Path to Startup Success with Jon Levesque | Episode #0025
What if your next big idea didn’t just stay an idea? In this empowering episode of Start Small, Think Big , Brad Groux and Robert Groux sit down with Jon Levesque , former Microsoft evangelist turned entrepreneur, to unpack how AI helped him turn a raw concept into a polished, user-ready app. The result? Seeq , a...