Preparing for AI Agents: Insights from John Munsell

In this episode of the AI Chat Podcast, host Jaden Schafer interviews John Munsell, co-founder and CEO of Bizzuka, an AI consulting firm, and an adjunct instructor of AI at LSU. Munsell shares his journey into AI, starting with building websites in the early days of the internet and evolving into AI consulting. He discusses the challenges businesses face when adopting AI, emphasizing the importance of creating an AI-first culture through standardized training and scalable prompt engineering. Munsell advocates for upskilling current employees rather than hiring new AI experts, highlighting the value of their existing knowledge and company culture fit. He also shares his personal use cases for AI tools, including creating custom GPTs for legal counsel, business card digitization, and transcript analysis. Munsell predicts that 2025 will be the year of the AI agent and advises listeners to dive into AI now, focusing on solving specific problems and joining masterminds for support.