In this annual predictions episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Adam Brotman, Andy Sack, and Rose Kelly share their bold 2026 forecasts on AI, enterprise adoption, jobs, leadership, media, regulation, and what’s next for the AI-first future.

OpenAI declares a “code red” as Gemini 3.1 gains momentum. In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack break down the competitive pressure from Google and Anthropic, what it means for ChatGPT’s leadership, and how product strategy and UX will shape the future of AI platforms.

A clear, candid breakdown of what actually happened in AI in 2025. In this Year in Review episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack revisit their predictions, analyze industry shifts, and reveal the trends that matter most for business leaders planning their 2026 AI strategy.

IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan joins AI First with Adam and Andy to share how he led an 80% company-wide transformation to become fully AI-driven. He explains what it means to go from “AI First” to “AI DNA,” why belief, not just technology, powers successful adoption, and how leadership courage and speed define true AI-first companies.

A conversation with Galley Solutions CEO Benji Koltai on how AI is reshaping the food operations industry. We explore why kitchens need a true system of record, how recipe-first planning drives efficiency, and what it really means for teams to adopt AI at work.

Executives often ask which AI model they should use. In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Andy and Adam break down how leaders can choose their primary model, when to experiment with others, and what Gemini 3 means for enterprise AI. They also discuss the rise of agentic systems and why organizations should enable flexibility across teams.

In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack examine a recent New York Times opinion piece by Eric Schmidt and Andrew Sirota on how AI could strengthen democratic systems. They discuss global examples, the risk of “algoracy,” and why leaders must learn to use AI responsibly.

Adam Brotman and Andy Sack break down what it really means to be AI First and why it’s more than just using AI as a tool. Learn how adopting an AI-first mindset can redefine how your company thinks, works, and competes.

Adam and Andy discuss why waiting to clean up your data before using AI can hold you back and how to start driving results with what you already have.

Adam and Andy discuss why real AI transformation starts with leadership, not technology. From the CEO’s “aha moment” to acting before the data is perfect, they break down what separates companies experimenting with AI from those truly becoming AI-first.

We are witnessing the dawn of a new economic era as Adam and Andy break down the massive deals between Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle, what they signal about the future of infrastructure, and why this moment is as transformative as the Industrial Revolution.

A three-part series with Influence Mobile CEO Dan Todd on becoming an AI-first company. Hear real wins, challenges, and lessons from implementing the AI First playbook with Forum3, including enterprise rollout, usage tracking, synthetic personas, and 50 percent productivity gains.

Destination Pet CEO Jennifer Strickland Fowler shares how AI is transforming a nationwide pet care business, from recruiting and vendor selection to enhancing customer experience, and how she uses AI as her “co-pilot” in daily decision-making.

Adam and Andy break down the viral MIT study claiming “95% of AI projects fail,” separating hype from reality and explaining what it really means for AI adoption. They also share candid takes on ChatGPT-5, why reactions are so divided, and what leaders should focus on next.

Discover how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship with Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne, co-founders of Audos. Adam and Andy explore AI’s impact on speed, scale, and competitive moats, and why human connection remains essential in building lean, lasting businesses in the AI era.

CIO Keith Fairclough shares how Cabi became an AI-first organization, boosting productivity, transforming team culture, and launching real use cases across marketing, support, and IT. A candid, behind-the-scenes look at AI adoption in action.

Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media, joins from Bulgaria to share how he uses AI to transform his restaurant and media businesses, from voice agents to smartphone storytelling and international deep work.

In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, author and tech thinker Steven Johnson shares the surprising origin story of Google’s Notebook LM. Learn how a writer’s personal obsession with note-taking turned into a viral AI-native product now transforming enterprise workflows.

In this special launch-day episode, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack reflect on what’s changed in the AI landscape since writing AI First. From AGI and reasoning models to AI-driven job shifts and changing consumer behavior, this is the real-time update to the book, and what leaders need to know now.

From the Food on Demand Conference, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack reveal 2025’s top restaurant trends—digital slowdown, price sensitivity, and AI’s role in guest feedback, menu optimization, and growth strategies.

Discover how Locate.ai uses generative and predictive AI to help retail brands choose top-performing locations, streamline lease workflows, and boost revenue. Insights from CEO Joe Lee.

Discover how Suzy CEO Matt Britton is leading AI transformation with his 3-step AI framework, how CEOs can drive adoption, and why speed is the ultimate competitive edge in today’s AI-first world.

Join AI First hosts Andy Sack and Adam Brotman as Nick Soman, CEO of Decent, unveils how AI is revolutionizing healthcare for small employers—streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, and fostering compassionate patient care through direct primary care and self-funding models.

Discover how AI is transforming CPG marketing with Andrew Katz of Athletic Brewing—covering GenAI, media spend, brand strategy, and more.

In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, Fred Crosetto, founder of AMMEX Co., reveals how a manufacturing company became a global AI innovator.

On this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, the hosts sit down with Jeff Bussgang—Harvard Business School professor, venture capitalist, and author of The Experimentation Machine.

Sit down with Hugh Weber, President of Business Operations at Seattle Sounders FC, to explore how AI is reshaping sports management.

Adam & Andy hosts discuss insights from their interview with Neil Patel, focusing on the importance of SEO and GEO for business leaders

Neil Patel on Generative Search, AI-Powered Brand Strategy, and Future-Proofing Digital Presence

In this episode of AI First, hosts Adam Brotman and Andy Sack chat with Brice Challamel, VP of AI Products and Platforms at Moderna.

This episode of the AI First Podcast features predictions for 2025, including the rise of AI search, the impact of AI agents, and the intersection of AI and Web3.