The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

• This AI Tool Looked So Good, We Thought It Was Fake

  Episode 54: Ever wondered if AI tools could be as good as they claim? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) delve into this question with Nikola Todorovic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-todorovic3/), the CEO of Wonder Dynamics.  In this episode, the hosts discuss with Nikola how Wonder Dynamics’ Flow Studio allows anyone to reskin videos with AI-generated characters, reminiscent of the stunning special effects seen in major films like Lord of the Rings. Nikola explains the evolution of Wonder Dynamics, the skepticism they faced, and the blend of creativity and technology that drives their success. Discover how this groundbreaking tool is democratizing filmmaking for indie creators, and explore Nikola's vision for the future of AI in Hollywood and beyond. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) From Bosnia to VFX Artist (04:38) AI Mocap's Potential Unveiled (06:24) Bridging 3D Skills for All (12:33) Motion Prediction for Markless Mocap (13:34) Animation Control Enhancements Explained (17:44) Hollywood's Unsustainable Financial Model (22:45) 3D Video Consistency Challenges (24:14) AI Workflow Innovations in Studio Production (29:19) Future of Digital Characters (30:41) Content Overload: Cream Rises (34:22) VFX and 3D in Social Media (38:24) Misleading Ads Featuring AI Characters (42:32) Startups’ Film Knowledge Evolution (43:08) Creative Collaboration and Controlled Evolution — Mentions: Want to Create Content with AI? Get the ultimate checklist here: https://clickhubspot.com/wfe Nikola Todorovic: https://www.instagram.com/nikola_todorovic3/ Wonder Dynamics: https://wonderdynamics.com/ Vote for us! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/business — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Nvidia’s AI Chief: “AI Agents Will Solve the World’s Biggest Problems”

  Episode 53: What role will AI agents play in addressing global challenges? Join Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) Amanda Saunders (https://x.com/amandamsaunders), Director of Enterprise Generative AI Product Marketing at Nvidia, then Bob Pette (https://x.com/RobertPette) Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Platforms at Nvidia, as they delve into the transformative potential of agentic AI at the Nvidia GTC Conference. Vote for us at the Webby's https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/business This episode explores the concept of AI agents as digital employees that perceive, reason, and act, reshaping industries like healthcare and telecom. Discover Nvidia's approach to building powerful AI agents and the measures in place to ensure their secure and productive deployment. From optimizing workflows with agentic AI blueprints to fascinating agent applications in sports coaching, the discussion unpacks AI's promising future. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Exploring Nvidia's AI Revolution (03:29) AI's Breakneck Growth Spurs Innovation (06:29) Video Agents Enhancing Athletic Performance (09:46) AI: Problem Solver and Concern Raiser (14:54) Rise of Sophisticated AI Agents (18:21) Earth-2: Visualizing Future Changes (21:53) Nvidia Optimizes Llama for Reasoning (23:50) Reasoning Models Enhance Problem Solving (27:20) Balancing AI Creativity and Accuracy (30:31) Nvidia's AI Development in Windows (34:16) AI Development Acceleration Benefits (37:32) High-Power Servers & Workstations Overview (39:37) Liquid Cooling in AI Workstations — Mentions: Get the free AI Agent Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/ovw Amanda Saunders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamsaunders/ Bob Pette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobpette/ Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ Nvidia GTC Conference: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ Earth-2: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/high-performance-computing/earth-2/ Vote for us! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/business — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Build a Website Using Vibe Coding in 45 Min (GPT-4 & V0)

  Episode 52: How has the landscape of AI coding transformed in just a few months? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are back with Riley Brown (https://x.com/rileybrown_ai), a leading figure in the vibe coding movement. Riley is known for his innovative approach to coding using AI, which has captivated and empowered developers worldwide. In this episode, the trio delves into the rapid advancements in AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf, sharing insights on how these updates have revolutionized the coding experience. They tackle the developments in AI models, the introduction of MCPs (Model Context Protocols), and how these innovations are shaping the future of web development. The episode wraps up with a fun and insightful vibe coding session, creating a unique web experience to demonstrate the power and potential of AI in real-time. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI Tools: Cursor and Windsurf (03:30) AI Debugging and Development Tips (07:26) OpenAI's MCP Integration Excitement (12:11) YouTube Thumbnail Modifications (14:51) Admiration for Midjourney's Unique Approach (19:19) Efficient Code Analysis with Gemini (21:21) Anthropic Models Outperform in Cursor (23:30) V0's New Image Paste Feature (26:40) Streamlining Design to Code Workflow (30:23) V0: Beyond Minimalistic Web Design (35:33) Ad Creation with GPT-4 Swipe Files (38:10) GitHub: Best for Code Restoration (40:24) Vibe Coding App Teaser — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite AI coding tools? Get his playbook here: https://clickhubspot.com/wcaw Riley Brown: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcoud_ZW7cfxeIugBflSBw Supabase: https://supabase.com/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ V0:https://v0.dev/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ Windsurf: https://codeium.com/windsurf Anthropic’s MCP: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• How AI Is Replacing Entire Dev Teams in 2025 | Vibe Coding EXPLAINED

  Episode 51: Is it really possible to rebuild an entire website using A.I.? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into the evolving world of AI-driven development, sharing their insights on the latest buzzword, vibe coding. In this episode, Matt discusses how he is rebuilding the Future Tools website from scratch using AI, detailing the new business model emerging from these AI tools. They take listeners through the journey of leveraging tools like V0.dev, Cursor, and Windsurf to streamline the coding process, and explore how AI can help overcome challenges even with little to no prior coding experience. With AI taking center stage, the hosts delve into how it's revolutionizing their workflows, the concept of MCP, and the real-world application of vibe coding, like the successful venture of Pieter Levels’ airplane game. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Vibe Coding & AI Business (04:50) Future Tools Rebuild and Updates (09:29) AI Over Human Workers: A Necessity (12:20) Deep Dive into Website Functions (14:08 Detailed Roadmap Integration Guide (17:01) Self-Coding vs. Developer Challenges (20:48) AI Empowering High Agency Mindset (24:52) Cursor MCPs: Enhanced Database Interaction (27:04) Automated Webpage Change Validation (32:03) Start with Existing Designs (34:56) Live Audience-Driven Development Trend (39:15) Iterative Community-Driven Product Development (41:39) Instant Video Transcription Tool (44:43) Subscribe for Future AI Episodes — Mentions: FutureTools: https://www.futuretools.io/ V0:https://v0.dev/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ Windsurf: https://codeium.com/windsurf Pieter Levels: https://x.com/levelsio Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a81PQnd9WJw Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Manus AI: Everything You Can Do With This New AI Agent

  Episode 50: What can you do with the new AI agent, Manus, to revolutionize your business? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are diving into the AI sensation Manus AI. This episode breaks down the creation and capabilities of Manus AI, including how it can be used to build a functional website seamlessly. Explore the impressive tools and unique workflow of Manus, which brings AI agents to the forefront by autonomously handling complex tasks. Delve into the implications for visionaries and integrators, and see how new alternatives are shaping the AI landscape, promising more productivity for businesses, solopreneurs, and beyond. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Server Overload Halts AI Demo (04:58) Effective AI Navigation Test (09:21) Project Astra Glasses as Teleprompters (11:20) Isolated Sandbox Sessions Explained (15:21) Focused AI Specialization Triumphs (18:51) Website Editing Transformed by AI (20:08) Decentralized Game Design Evolution (24:37) AI Tools for Easy App Building (26:13) Visionary and Integrator Dynamics (31:08) Automating Landing Pages in Marketing (35:11) GitHub and Vercel Setup Process (38:36) OpenAI API Unveils Agentic Features (40:37) AI Tools for Improved Task Management (43:54) AI Discussion Wrap-Up & Upcoming Preview — Mentions: Manus: https://manus.im/ Highlight AI: https://highlightai.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Quin: https://www.quinengine.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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