Early Adoptr
Here's the thing about AI content right now: it's designed to confuse you.
Every day, another "AI expert" drops a 47-slide deck about "leveraging synergistic paradigms for exponential optimization." Another guru promises "revolutionary breakthroughs" using terms that sound impressive but mean absolutely nothing.
This isn't accidental. It's gatekeeping by design.
The AI industry has a vested interest in making this stuff sound impossibly complex. Because if you think you need a PhD to use ChatGPT, you'll pay someone else to do it for you.
That's exactly where Early Adoptr comes in.
We're startup founders ourselves – we've been in the trenches building companies, not just theorizing about them. We cut through the intentional confusion with the kind of practical, no-BS guidance the AI industry doesn't want you to have.
Instead of theoretical frameworks and buzzword bingo, we give you the real breakdown: Which tools actually work (and which ones are just hype), step-by-step implementation guides that don't require a computer science degree, and honest breakdowns of what's worth your time versus what's just Silicon Valley noise.
Because the dirty secret of the AI world? Most of these "revolutionary" tools are just fancy calculators. And you don't need a PhD to use a calculator effectively.
Your competitors are already building their unfair advantage. Isn't it time you joined them?
Check out Early Adoptr - Making AI Your Unfair Advantage
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2025
Business Data for AI: How to Turn Customer Emails and Invoices Into Competitive Advantage
In this episode, Kyle and Jess tackle the biggest myth in AI adoption: "I don't have enough data." The reality? Every business owner is sitting on a goldmine of untapped information - they just don't…
How to Get AI to Actually Do What You Want - Prompt Engineering That Doesn't Suck: Electric Boogaloo
In this episode, Kyle and Jess are completely overhaul their most popular episode on prompt engineering, because GPT-5 isn't just faster than GPT-4 - it's fundamentally different. It follows instruct…
Your Laptop Can Run AI Now? Testing Small Language Models So You Don't Have To
In this episode, Kyle and Jess get hands-on with Small Language Models (SLMs) - showing you exactly how to set up your own private AI that runs entirely on your laptop. If last week was the "why," th…
Small Language Models 101: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better in AI
In this episode, Kyle and Jess explore the world of Small Language Models (SLMs) - the focused, cost-effective AI alternatives that might be perfect for your small business. While everyone's talking …
ChatGPT Agent Review: We Tested OpenAI's New AI Assistant So You Don't Have To (The Good, the Bad and the Frustratingly Slow)
In this episode, Kyle and Jess dive deep into OpenAI's much-hyped ChatGPT Agent feature - and spoiler alert: the reality doesn't quite match the marketing. After Kyle spent a week testing everything …
Minimum Viable AI Policy: The Framework Every Business Needs in 2025
In this episode, it's the final part of our three-part series with Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners. If you missed parts one and two, we highly recommend going back to listen - they se…
The Ultimate Guide to AI Pitfalls And the Framework to Avoid Them (with Sean Bhardwaj)
In this episode, it's part two of a three-part series with Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners. If you missed part one, we highly recommend going back to listen - it sets the foundation …
Building AI Guardrails That Actually Work (with Sean Bhardwaj)
Jess and Kyle are joined by their first guest, Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners! This is part one of a two-part series that dives deep into AI transformation and policy fundamentals, …
Welcome to Early Adoptr
Meet the hosts of Early Adoptr, Jess and Kyle. We're here to make AI your unfair advantage.
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Early Adoptr - Meet Jess and Kyle
An introduction to the faces on screen and the minds behind Early Adoptr, the practical podcast guide to all things AI. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals ready to le…
The Elephant in the Room: AI Ethics Every Business Owner Must Know in 2025
Welcome to the episode where Jess and Kyle finally tackle the elephant in the room! This is a long, but very important one. While they've been showing you all the amazing ways AI can supercharge your…
AI Agents in Action: Real Examples, Real Frameworks, Real Fun-gents (?)
In this episode, Jess and Kyle dive deep into real-world AI agent use cases, moving beyond theory to show you how you can create an AI agent today. They share their framework for identifying which ta…
AI Agents vs Agentic AI: Why Everyone's Getting It Wrong
In this episode of Early Adoptr, Jess returns from the scorching Cannes Lions with insights on how AI is transforming advertising and business. She and Kyle break down the critical difference between…
Stop Googling, Start Deep Researching: Deep Research Tools 101
In this episode, Jess and Kyle deep dive into deep research - the game-changing tools that can turn you into an expert on any topic before your morning coffee. We'll help you discover how to get PhD-…
Beyond Basic AI: How Custom GPTs Can Help Your Business
In this episode, Jess and Kyle talk AI at SXSW London, and we do a deep dive in Custom GPTs, aka specialized AI assistants that can revolutionize how small businesses operate. We talk about how Mary …
How to Get AI to Actually Do What You Want: Prompt Engineering That Doesn't Suck
In this episode of Early Adopter, hosts Jess and Kyle dive deep into the game-changing world of AI prompt engineering - and trust us, this isn't just another tech tutorial! They share their hard-won …
Where Do I Even Begin? Your First Steps with AI Tools for Business Success
In this episode of Early Adopter, Jess and Kyle launch their new beginner-focused series "Where Do I Even Begin?" They break down what Large Language Models (LLMs) are, explain the core AI tools avai…
Hello, World!
In the inaugural episode of Early Adoptr, hosts Jess and Kyle introduce their mission to make AI practical and accessible for small business owners and entrepreneurs. They share their backgrounds, di…