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: Nikola Todorovic: https://www.instagram.com/nikola_todorovic3/ Wonder Dynamics: https://wonderdynamics.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw 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

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

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