Prompted: Builder Stories
Episodes
Build AI Agents in 30 Minutes (Cursor, Codex, or Cloud Code) - PROMPTED Ep 44
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down how to build a working AI agent in about 30 minutes using modern AI coding tools like Cursor, Codex, or Cloud Code.Matt...
She Entered an AI Hackathon With No Technical Background… and Won - Ep 43
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PROMPTED, Kyle James sits down with go-to-market strategist Kat Hill Contag to talk about the experience that completely changed ho...
AI Won’t Fix Your Go-To-Market. It Will Amplify It. | Dale Zwizinski Ep 42
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most companies think their go-to-market is solid. It’s not.In this episode, Dale Zwizinski of Revenue Reimagined breaks down why AI will not fix a b...
AI as a Judgment-Free Strategy Room — For Work’s Hardest Decisions - Ep 41
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if AI wasn’t just a productivity tool… but a judgment-free strategy room?In this episode, I sit down with longtime friend and B2B SaaS execut...
AI Turned a Product Designer Into a One-Person Startup | Building HerDiabetes - Ep 40
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing how we work. For some, that means fear. For others, it means reinvention.In this episode, Kyle James sits down with Riley Gerszewski, a...
ABM Didn’t Fail. We Just Couldn’t Execute It Until AI. Nick Bennett - Ep 38
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Account based marketing was never broken. Execution was.In this episode, Nick Bennett joins PROMPTED to unpack why focused ABM is finally working in 2...
Moltbook, MoltBot, OpenClaw Explained: What GTM Pros Actually Need to Know | John Marcus III - Ep 38
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moltbook. MoltBot. OpenClaw.A “Reddit for AI agents.” Bots talking to bots. A massive security breach. Headlines hinting at AGI and the singularit...
GTM Orchestration Explained: The Bowtie Funnel and the Control Tower Model w/ Jomar Ebalida - Ep 37
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents are everywhere right now. But most go-to-market teams are experimenting without a clear sense of control, governance, or coordination.In thi...
I Thought AI Ended My Career at 50. I Was Wrong. Tom Elliott - Ep 36
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the skills you spent decades building suddenly feel obsolete?In this episode of Builder Stories, Tom Elliott shares the moment AI fo...
Mike Lemire on AI, Customer Success, and the Problem with “AI Strategy” - Ep 35
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PROMPTED, Kyle James sits down with Mike Lemire, a longtime customer success leader and advisor, to unpack what is really happening...
AI as a Thought Partner: 7 Mental Models You’re Probably Not Using - EP34
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people use AI like a faster Google or a writing assistant.That is not where the real leverage is.In this episode of Prompted, Kyle sits down agai...
From Product Builder to Agent Builder: Jason Burke on Designing AI That Works - Ep 33
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to build AI agents in the real world, not just as demos, but as tools that save time, surface insight, and change how people ...
Jared Robin on Building Human-Native AI - Ep 32
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the future of AI is not about learning more tools, building more workflows, or becoming more technical at all?In this episode of PROMPTED we s...
10 AI Predictions for 2026 | Agent.ai - Ep 31
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does AI actually look like in 2026? In this special end-of-year Predictions episode of Prompted, Kyle James sits down with Matthew Stein to debat...
Kyle James: Empowering Everyone to Become an Agentic AI Builder - Ep 30
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are flipping the script a bit and our host is playing the guest to have Kyle James share his Builder Story. Kyle's journey from product m...
From Non-Coder to AI Innovator: Ashna Thakkar's Journey Helping Founders - Ep 29
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of Prompted: Builder Stories featuring Ashna Thakkar, a trailblazer in the world of AI agents. Ashna's journey from a...
From Curiosity to Creation: Brady Cohen's Journey with AI Agents - Ep 28
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of Prompted: Builder Stories featuring Brady Cohen, a seasoned marketer and business development expert, as he shares...
How Suraj Kripalani and BonBillo are Using AI Agents to Accelerate Global Social Impact - Ep 27
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of Prompted: Builder Stories featuring Suraj Kripalani, a visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from a Blackrock po...
Sarah Medilo: Building AI Agents and Balancing Family in the Philippines - Ep 26
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of Builder Stories featuring Sarah Medilo, a former CEO turned AI enthusiast. Sarah's journey from leading the top Hu...
Jorge Fuentes: From Law to AI Innovation and the Future of Citizen Builders - Ep 25
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Builder Stories as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jorge Fuentes, a trailblazer who transitioned from law to AI. Jorge's story is a t...
How Carole Mahoney Is Using Agentic AI to Make Sales More Human - Ep 24
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Builder Stories as we dive into the transformative journey of Carole Mahoney, a former sales skeptic turned passionate advocate. Discover h...
Embracing the Unconventional: Sam Mallikarjunan’s Journey from AI Skeptic to Advocate - Ep 23
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a lifelong innovator goes from AI skeptic to passionate advocate for democratizing technology?In this episode of Prompted: Builder S...
Vikram Ekambaram: From Redundancy to AI Innovator - Ep 22
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of Builder Stories featuring Vikram Ekambaram, a visionary in the world of AI agents. Vikram's journey from redundanc...
Turning Support Tickets into Product Insights with Tom Bachant (Unthread Founder) - Ep 21
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your backlog of support tickets could do more than record problems? In this episode of Builder Stories, Kyle James sits down with Tom Bachant,...
Beth Dunn on Finding Your Sweet Spot: How AI Agents Unlock Creative Potential - Ep 20
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Dunn, Head of Product Experience at Agent.ai and former HubSpot content design leader, shares her journey from creating “BethBot” to developi...
Play, Community, and Iteration: Mike Redbord’s Guide to Successful Agent Building - Ep 19
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Mike Redbord:Mike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mredbord/AI Workshop Signup - https://content.agent.ai/ai-skil...
From Demand Gen to DIY Agents: How Logan Rivenes Landed His Dream Role with AI - Ep 18
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Logan Rivenes:Logan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganrivenes/Red Bike Marketing - https://redbikemarketing....
Inside Inbound 2025 with Matthew Stein: AI Agent Buzz and Practical Builder Takeaways - Ep 17
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Matthew Stein:Matthew’s LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steinmatthew/ Matthew’s Agent AI Profile -...
How Erol Aykan Built ObjectionOwl to Scale Sales Coaching with AI - Ep 16
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Erol:Erol’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erolaykan/ ObjectionOwl Agent (Award Winner) - https://agent.ai/...
Julia Turnbull: From Global Development to Award-Winning Agent Builder - Ep 15
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Julia Turnbull:Julia’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-turnbull/Award Winning Agent - https://agent.ai/prof...
Award-Winning Builder Monique Howard on Meetings That Shoulda Worked Better - Ep 14
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Monique Howard:Monique’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-h-82b2722/ Shoulda Been An Email Agent - ht...
Agents in HVAC: How Hi-Fi Vents Turns Technical Catalogs Into Instant Answers - Ep 13
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Evan Gouzie:Evan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangouzie/HiFi Vents - https://hifivent.com/ HIFI VENT A...
From Storytelling to Agent Building: Michael Ahn’s Creative Process - Ep 12
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Michael Ahn:Michael’s Agent.ai Profile: https://agent.ai/human/Michael_AhnMichael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
The Future We Build: How Chris Kiper Blends AI with Homebuilding and Trust - Ep 11
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Chris Kiper:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kiper/Chris’s Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90ZDNs...
What Paul Schmidt Learned Building AI Agents That Drove $1M in Efficiency at SmartBug - Ep 10
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Paul Schmidt:Agent.ai Profile: https://agent.ai/human/paulschmidtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drumming/X (Twitter...
Tim Macchi’s Approach to Agent Building Starts with Learning, Not Expertise - Ep 09
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Tim Macchi:Agent.ai Profile: https://agent.ai/human/TimMaccLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmacchi/X (Twitter): ht...
John Marcus III on Why Perfect Is the Enemy of Shipped: Lessons from a Builder’s Graveyard - Ep 08
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with John Marcus III:Agent.ai Profile: https://agent.ai/human/jm3LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwmarcus/X (Twitter): ht...
Automate Everything: Chris Shuptrine’s Journey to 30+ Agents Without Formal Dev Education - Ep 07
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Chris Shuptrine:Agents: https://agent.ai/human/cshuptrineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisshuptrine/X (Twitter): https://x.com/...
Shaalin Parekh: From Finance Consultant to AI Builder of an Agent Used 13K+ Times - Ep 06
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore More from Shaalin:Shaalin’s Agent.ai Profile - https://agent.ai/human/Shaalin Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaalin...
Steve Hollis on Learning Through Play - Ep 05
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Steve & Explore His WorkAgent.ai Profile: agent.ai/human/hollis24926LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steve-hollis-367ab636/Sign Up for Steve...
Alex Blackmon’s Path to Helping Others Thrive - Ep 04
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Alex online: Agent AI ProfileLinkedInX (formerly Twitter)Some of Alex’s Agents:Deep Image Location Analysis AgentCompany Security Dialo...
Kate Reed - No Code, No Problem. Why learning to build agents empowered her career - Ep 03
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Kate:Agent.ai Profile LinkedInTry Her Public Agents:Will This Customer Be a F***ing Nightmare?Website Customer Experience AuditKnowledge ...
Jenn Steele on Turning Expertise into Agents - Ep 02
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Jenn Steele:Agent.ai ProfileLinkedInXExplore her Work and Builds:Read Her Agent’s Launch PostPlay with her Branded Agent...
Henry Carbajales: How He Teaches Students To Prepare For Life With AI - Ep 01
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more and connect with Henry Carbajales:Agent.ai Builder Profile - https://agent.ai/human/HCarbajale87449Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/h...