Brian McKeiver, co-owner of BizStream, joins AI Lab Unfiltered to talk about how his team is using AI to enhance software development, streamline client collaboration, and rethink internal workflows. From battling AI skepticism to using GPTs to simplify dev processes, Brian breaks down what’s actually working—and what still feels like hype.

He also dives into how BizStream is training up a team of “AI champions” internally, plus what he’s personally using AI for (spoiler: it’s helping with email overload).

(00:00) Welcome & Studio Shoutouts
(01:14) Meet Brian McIver of BizStream
(02:03) From Kentico to Custom Development
(03:27) The AI Use Cases That Actually Work
(06:45) Internal AI Adoption & “AI Champions”
(08:20) Balancing AI Skepticism & Practical Wins
(10:05) GPTs for Summarizing Code and Project Notes
(12:10) Getting Developers to Try AI in Workflows
(14:03) Brian’s Personal AI Use & Favorite Tools
(16:18) BizStream’s Focus for the Future
(18:00) Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with Brian

Alex Mead, co-creator of Redmaq, joins AI Lab Unfiltered to talk about solving one of the biggest headaches in architecture—disorganized communication. From buried meeting notes to scattered feedback, Alex explains how Redmaq uses AI to turn chaos into clarity, helping architects spend less time managing and more time designing.

He also shares the origin story behind the tool, why trust and privacy are baked into every layer, and what it’ll take to get more firms using AI the right way.

(00:00) Meet Alex Mead & His Path from Engineering to AI
(02:15) What Makes Redmaq Different from Other Tools
(04:28) Solving the Chaos of Architectural Communication
(07:33) How Redmaq Organizes Feedback & Notes
(10:18) Training AI to Understand Context & Conversation
(13:42) Will AI Replace Architects? (Spoiler: No)
(15:40) Bringing Institutional Knowledge to the Surface
(18:10) AI + Privacy: Redmaq’s Approach to Trust
(21:16) What’s Next for Redmaq & Adoption Across Firms
(24:00) Closing Thoughts & Alex’s Vision for the Future

Walter Ward III, co-founder of TiiCKER, joins the AI Lab Unfiltered podcast to share how he’s building a fintech startup that lets everyday investors unlock perks—just for owning stock. Think free Häagen-Dazs for holding shares or a discount on the Stars app if you’re a Lionsgate investor. Walter also reveals how AI powers the platform behind the scenes and shares how he uses AI personally, including building a custom executive coach GPT that gives him daily motivation in the voice of Gary Vee and Tupac.

(00:00) Meet Walter Ward III & the Origin of TiiCKER
(01:06) What TiiCKER Does: Perks for Stockholders
(03:10) Gamifying Ownership with TiiCKER 3.0
(04:50) AI-Powered Verification: How It Works
(07:47) Why TiiCKER’s Workflow Was Built to Scale
(09:08) AI’s Role in Future Customer Support
(09:48) AI for Personal Investing: Satellite Data & Parking Lots
(11:11) Compliance & Fintech Partnerships
(13:28) Using AI Daily: “Coach” & “The Archivist”
(16:18) Building a GPT-Based Executive Coach
(18:02) Prompt Engineering Tips & AI Daily Use
(20:36) Why Everyone Should Be a Student of AI
(22:19) Voice Clones, Motivation & David Goggins
(23:52) Using AI to Replace Friction in Daily Life
(25:52) AI Therapy & Self-Discovery Prompts
(27:30) AI as the Ultimate Unbiased Coach
(28:09) A Motivational Sample from “Coach”
(29:39) Where to Find Walter Online
(30:32) Grand Rapids Plans & Final Thoughts