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Elevate Your AIQ

Bob Pulver is helping each of us navigate our respective journeys with artificial intelligence (AI) effectively and responsibly. Bob chats with AI and Future of Work experts, talent and transformation leaders, and practitioners who provide diverse perspectives on how AI is solving real-world challenges and driving responsible innovation.

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Ep 97: Challenging the AI Narrative and Redefining...

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2025/12/12

Bob sits down with Jeff Pennington, former Chief Research Informatics Officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and author of You Teach the Machines, and his daughter Mary Jane (MJ) Pennington, a recent Colby College graduate working in rural healthcare analytics. Jeff and MJ reflect on the real-time impact of AI across generations—from how Gen Z is navigating AI’s influence on learning and careers, to how large institutions are integrating AI technologies. They dig into themes of

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54:31

Ep 96: Building Learning Communities for a...

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2025/12/05

Bob Pulver sits down with community builder and HR influencer Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR. Enrique shares his journey from engineering to HR, his time building multiple global communities, and why he ultimately returned “home” to Hacking HR to pursue its mission of democratizing access to high-quality learning. Bob and Enrique discuss the explosion of AI programs, the danger of superficial “prompting” education, the urgent need for governance and ethics, and the risks organizations face

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62:44

Ep 95: Confronting the Realities of Successful AI...

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2025/11/28

Bob Pulver and Sandra Loughlin explore why most narratives about AI-driven job loss miss the mark and why true productivity gains require deep changes to processes, data, and people—not just new tools. Sandra breaks down the realities of synthetic experts, digital twins, and the limits of current enterprise data maturity, while offering a grounded, hopeful view of how humans and AI will evolve together. With clarity and nuance, she explains the four pillars of AI literacy, the future of work, and

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55:01

Ep 94: Redefining Recruitment For a More...

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2025/11/21

Bob Pulver speaks with Keith Langbo, CEO and founder of Kelaca, about redefining recruitment in the AI era. Keith shares why he founded Kelaca to prioritize people over process, how core values like kindness and collaboration shape culture, and why trust and choice must be built into AI-powered recruiting tools. Bob and Keith explore evolving models of hiring, including fractional workforces, agentic systems, and data-informed decision-making — all rooted in a future where humans remain in control

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57:01

Ep 93: Strengthening Human Connection to Build Trust...

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2025/11/14

Bob Pulver talks with Dan Riley, CEO and Co-founder of RADICL, about reshaping work through connection, trust, and clarity. From his roots as a punk rock musician to building Modern Survey and RADICL, Dan shares how creativity, curiosity, and courage fuel his leadership philosophy. Together, they explore the balance between human imperfection and technological advancement, why “high tech” must still serve human needs, and how organizations can build cultures that learn, listen, and adapt. The

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Ep 92: Appreciating the Importance of Self-Awareness...

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2025/11/07

Bob Pulver talks with creative technologist and entrepreneur Brad Topliff about building more human-centered systems for the AI era. Brad reflects on his nonlinear career—from early work in design and user experience, to many years at data and analytics company TIBCO, to his latest venture, SelfActual, which helps people and teams cultivate self-awareness, strengths, and alignment. Together, Bob and Brad explore the intersections of identity, trust, data ownership, and imagination in the workplace,

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Ep 91: Evolving Candidate Engagement from...

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2025/10/31

Bob Pulver speaks with Prem Kumar, CEO and Co-founder of Humanly.io, about the evolution of hiring technology and the company's transition from a conversational AI tool to a full-fledged AI-powered hiring platform. Prem discusses the impact of Humanly’s recent acquisitions, expansion into post-hire engagement, and how they help employers address challenges in both high-volume and knowledge worker recruiting. Prem emphasizes the need for responsible, inclusive, and human-centric AI design, and

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58:54

Ep 90: Exploring How AI Shifts Our Approach to...

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2025/10/24

In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Bob Pulver welcomes William Tincup, Co-founder of the WRKdefined Podcast Network, HR tech expert, and longtime friend of the show. Together they explore the evolution of podcasting, from its early scrappy days to today’s community-driven, AI-enhanced ecosystem. William shares his philosophy on personal authenticity, the rise of “PSO” — podcast search optimization — and why he believes we’re moving from search to conversation as the new model of

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56:21

Ep 89: Navigating the AI Doom Loop to Improve Hiring...

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2025/10/17

Bob Pulver talks with Dan Chait, CEO and co-founder of Greenhouse, about how technology, especially AI, is reshaping the hiring landscape — for better and worse. Dan shares Greenhouse’s origin story and the company’s mission to help every organization become great at hiring through structured, data-driven, and fair processes. Together, they explore the “AI doom loop” of automated applications and AI-written job descriptions, the tension between efficiency and authenticity, and how innovations like

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56:28

Ep 88: Advancing the Human-AI Relationship to...

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2025/10/10

Bob Pulver speaks with Agi Garaba, Chief People Officer at UiPath, about the organization’s evolution from robotic process automation (RPA) to agentic AI and how that has impacted people, processes, and culture. Agi shares how HR can lead with a human-centric lens during AI transformation, the importance of AI literacy, and the practical steps UiPath is taking to balance innovation with responsible governance. This conversation blends strategic foresight with pragmatic execution and offers a roadmap

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54:35

Ep 87: Reimagining Learning Experiences in the AI Era...

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2025/10/03

In this compelling episode, Bob speaks with Lisa Yokana, a pioneering educator and global consultant, about how AI is reshaping the education landscape. Lisa shares her journey from traditional art and architecture teacher to building an experiential design lab, STEAM program, and social entrepreneurship course. Bob and Lisa explore how AI can serve as a catalyst for changing not just what we teach, but how we teach and why. With a focus on student agency, lifelong learning, and the shifting

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54:46

Ep 86: Architecting the Future of Workforce...

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2025/09/26

Bob Pulver welcomes Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs and labor economist, for a deep dive into the evolving world of workforce analytics. Drawing from their overlapping experiences at IBM, Bob and Ben explore how the early days of cognitive computing sparked a journey toward greater transparency in labor market data. Ben explains how Revelio Labs is building a “Bloomberg Terminal” for workforce insights—grounded in publicly available data and powered by sophisticated taxonomies of occupations, tasks,

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Ep 85: Navigating AI Hiring Risks to Mitigate Adverse...

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2025/09/19

Bob Pulver speaks with Emily Scace, Senior Legal Editor at Brightmine, about the intersection of AI, employment discrimination, and the evolving legal landscape. Emily shares insights on how federal, state, and global regulations are addressing bias in AI-driven hiring processes, the responsibilities employers and vendors face, and high-profile lawsuits shaping the conversation. They also discuss candidate experience, transparency, and the role of AI in pay equity and workforce

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54:43

Ep 84: Orchestrating Responsible AI Transformation at...

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2025/09/12

Bob speaks with Brandon Roberts, VP of Global People Product, Analytics, and AI at ServiceNow. Brandon shares how ServiceNow is navigating AI transformation from within its HR organization, balancing internal experimentation with client-informed innovation. They dive deep into responsible AI practices, strategic reskilling, and cross-functional collaboration, while unpacking key frameworks. Brandon also offers a preview of forthcoming research on the future impact of agentic AI on the workforce and

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Ep 83: Recalibrating Workforce Decisions via People...

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2025/09/05

Bob sits down with Cole Napper, VP of Research, Innovation & Talent Insights at Lightcast, to unpack the complex and rapidly evolving world of people analytics. From his eclectic career across industries to his recent book release and his co-hosting role on the very popular people analytics podcast, Directionally Correct, Cole shares practical insights and hard-earned wisdom on topics like AI readiness, org network analysis, and the intersection of data, influence, and leadership. Bob and Cole

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Ep 82: Riding the Waves of Tech Innovation and...

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2025/08/29

In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Bob Pulver sits down with Steve Levy — recruiting veteran, technologist, and self-proclaimed “truth-teller” — to explore how talent, technology, and transformation intersect in today’s world of work. From the early days of expert systems and green-screen mainframes to the complexities of generative AI, Steve brings a rare blend of historical context, critical thinking, and humor. Together, they tackle topics like the ethics of candidate AI,

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Ep 81: Navigating a World of Signals, Systems, and...

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2025/08/22

In this lively and thought-provoking episode of Elevate Your AIQ, Bob Pulver reconnects with former collaborator and pioneering technologist Marshall Kirkpatrick. From their early work intersecting social data and influence to Marshall's latest AI-driven workflows, the conversation explores how human insight and machine intelligence are converging. Marshall shares real-world examples of using synthetic personas, market monitoring systems, and creative prompting strategies to uncover early signals,

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Ep 80: Challenging AI Hype and Building Trusted...

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2025/08/15

Bob sits down with Colette Mason, a tech veteran with 40 years of experience in computing and a deep understanding of human behavior through her work in coaching and neuro-linguistic programming. Together, they explore the hype and reality around AI adoption, automation myths, and why “responsible by design” is more than just a catchphrase. Colette shares her perspectives on human-centric design, AI literacy, and how to keep authenticity intact in an AI-powered world. With warmth, humor, and

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Ep 79: Leveraging AI to Transform Knowledge into...

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2025/08/08

Bob sits down with Dan Stradtman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomfire, to explore the evolving landscape of knowledge management (KM) in the age of AI. Dan brings a wealth of experience from Fortune 500 giants like Walmart, GE, and Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway). They discuss how often tacit and institutional knowledge is undervalued and underutilized. Bob and Dan unpack Bloomfire’s concept of “Enterprise Intelligence” and its new framework for treating knowledge as a measurable, strategic asset

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Ep 78: Identifying Untapped Tech Talent and...

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2025/08/01

Bob Pulver and Casey Fox discuss the evolution of Tekletics, a company focused on bridging the gap between untapped talent and technology careers. Casey shares his journey from a business major to the CTO of Tekletics, emphasizing the importance of work ethic, innate human skills, and the role of AI in talent acquisition and development. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the workforce, the need for a culture of responsibility, and the importance of human potential in

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