AI Agents Run Your Inbox, Calendar & Socials with Sam Partee
What if your AI agent could send emails, check your calendar, and even text people on your behalf—all securely and with your permission? In this episode, Aydin and guest co-host Alexandra from Fellow talk with Sam Partee, co-founder of Arcade, about how AI agents are actually becoming useful in the real world.Sam breaks down how Arcade enables LLM-powered agents to act on your behalf across tools like Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, and more, without sacrificing security. He also shows us how he automates his own workflows, from email triage to iMessage replies, and shares how tools like Cursor and Claude are reshaping how engineers work day-to-day.Whether you're technical or not, this episode is packed with actionable insights on what it means to work in an AI-native company—and how to start doing it yourself.Timestamps0:00 – The future of agents impersonating people01:20 – Meet Sam Partee and his background in high-performance computing02:50 – What Arcade is and how it powers AI agents05:10 – Use case: ambient social media agents06:50 – “YOLO mode” vs. human-in-the-loop agent workflows07:30 – Building a lean AI-native company08:00 – Engineers are now 1.5x more productive—with caveats12:00 – Why the whole team (PMs, QA, etc.) should use tools like Cursor14:00 – How Markdown became the LLM-native format17:00 – Sam’s iMessage agent and calendar automation18:45 – His AI-powered inbox (email triage + drafting)21:00 – Live demo: using Slack assistant “Archer” built with Arcade24:00 – How non-technical people can use these tools too27:00 – Cursor vs. Copilot: What’s better?30:00 – Cursor agent mode and example developer workflows34:00 – Vector databases and prompt design35:00 – Using LLMs to redesign error handling and generate docs38:00 – Advice for teams adopting AI: start by buildingTools and Technologies:Arcade – Let AI agents act on your behalf (email, Slack, calendar, etc.) with secure OAuth.Cursor – LLM-native IDE with full-codebase context. Ideal for AI-assisted development.Claude – Chat interface + agent orchestration, paired with Arcade.LangGraph – Multi-agent orchestration framework with human-in-the-loop support.TailScale – Secure remote networking; enables Sam to access agents from anywhere.Twilio – Used for SMS reminders and notifications.Obsidian + Markdown – Sam uses Markdown + AI for personal notes and research.GitHub Copilot – Used in tandem with Cursor for inline suggestions and PR reviews.Subscribe to the channel for more behind-the-scenes looks at how top teams are rethinking work with AI.Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.
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AI Builds Custom Software and Replaces Tedious Dev Work with Edmundo Ortega of Machine & Partners
In this episode, Edmundo Ortega, partner at Machine & Partners, joins to explore how AI is transforming the way we build and ship software. He shares real-world use cases—from cutting document processing time by thousands of hours to prototyping apps with tools like Bolt in under 15 minutes. We also dive into:• How non-technical team members can now contribute to development• How Ed uses Claude to write in his own voice• Why leaders should think beyond cost savings to unlock AI’s full potentialWhether you're a developer, founder, or team leader, this episode will reshape how you think about building with AI.Timestamps00:00 – The promise of AI beyond cost savings01:10 – Edmundo's background and the founding of Machine & Partners04:40 – How Machine & Partners identifies and builds AI use cases05:45 – Personal shift to an AI-powered workstyle07:00 – Building internal tools using Bolt09:20 – Demo: Creating a chart parser app using Bolt12:00 – Claude vs. ChatGPT for writing with custom instructions15:15 – Use case: Automating document extraction for analysts21:00 – Workflow transformation with AI and report generation25:15 – PMs using AI to prototype and inspire devs33:00 – AI's impact on team structure and dev productivity38:24 – How to get in touch with Ed and his advice for the next 18 months Tools & Technologies Mentioned• Bolt (bolt.new)• Claude 3.7 (Anthropic)• ChatGPT / GPT-4.5• Cursor (AI coding assistant)• Chart.js• Google Sheets• OpenAI API• Replit• N8N• Make.com• Gumloop• Relay• SectionSchool.comSubscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.
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AI Prototypes 5 Products in a Weekend with Sukhpal Saini, CEO of Engyne
In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Sukhpal Saini, founder of Engyne, to dive into how AI is reshaping the way we build products, market them, and even manage our personal networks. Sukhpal shares how he prototypes with AI, automates content creation, and turns conversations into distribution-ready assets. From building 30+ products to launching a Canva app for LinkedIn carousels, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Timestamps:0:00 — Intro: Welcome to This New Way1:30 — The AI curiosity wave and why people are hungry for tactical content4:00 — Suk’s journey from IBM, Apple, and Saks to 30+ side projects and Engyne5:45 — The shift from building in Figma to building 5 real prototypes with A8:00 — Using Replit and ChatGPT to get fast, real customer feedback13:00 — How marketers can build lead gen tools without engineering16:30 — Will we have fewer engineers in the future? 19:00 — Demo #1: Nexus — Using AI to query your own network22:00 — Why personal productivity tools no longer require SaaS subscriptions24:50 — Demo #2: A Voice of Customer app to analyze transcripts and shape messaging29:00 — Demo #3: Carousel Studio — Turn your ideas into LinkedIn carousels with a Canva app35:00 — The power of creating from your unique opinion, not AI-generated fluff37:00 — Engyne’s vision: Become a mini media machine39:00 — Closing thoughts and future predictions for AI-powered solo businessesTools and Technologies Mentioned:Replit – A browser-based coding environment that lets you write, run, and deploy software quickly. Suk uses it to rapidly prototype multiple product ideas in minutes.ChatGPT – OpenAI’s conversational AI model, used to generate code, iterate on features, and assist in product development.Claude – An AI assistant developed by Anthropic, used similarly to ChatGPT for coding and ideation.Prisma – A modern ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool for Node.js and TypeScript, used in Suk’s Voice of Customer app to manage the database.OpenAI API – The underlying API that powers GPT models like ChatGPT, allowing users to integrate AI functionality into their custom apps.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe at thisnewway.com
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AI Replaces Forms, Pre-Screens Job Applicants and Trains Teams with Rob Imbeault from Heartee Foods
In this episode of This New Way, Aydin talks to Rob, co-founder of Heartee Foods, co-founder of Assent and longtime AI practitioner, about how he’s integrating AI into every corner of his mushroom farming business — from training systems and voice-driven data entry to hiring pipelines and grant applications. Rob shares how his team replaced costly software with internal tools powered by LLMs, dramatically accelerating operations and unlocking new insights. If you're curious how AI can power real-world logistics and training — this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Rob’s background in machine learning and startup journey01:15 – Building Heartee Foods and pivoting from software to farming03:00 – Voice-based data collection for daily farm operations04:50 – Replacing forms with AI-powered voice inputs06:00 – Creating an internal LMS using LLMs and video training07:40 – Why traditional audits now take 2 hours instead of 2 weeks10:00 – The power of voice in AI interfaces and workplace design12:00 – Using AI to build and query internal documentation systems13:45 – Why LLM-powered search beats traditional search16:30 – Building internal software faster than ever before20:00 – How Rob uses AI to evaluate job candidates using transcripts24:00 – Demo: Ranking resumes with NotebookLM28:00 – Using LLMs to draft government grant applications34:00 – Automating grant budgeting and narrative writing with AI36:00 – The future of coding: From dev-led to voice-initiated workflows38:00 – Rob’s advice to leaders: “Just start using it”Tools & Resources Mentioned:Fellow – For recording and transcribing interviewsAnthropic Claude / GPT-3.5 – Used to build internal toolsNotebookLM (Google) – Used to rank resumes and answer hiring questionsCursor – AI coding tool for faster software developmentSiri (macOS voice dictation) – Used for hands-free data entry and draftingCustom LMS with LLM integration – Built in-house to replace third-party toolsSubscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows.
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AI Replaces Forms, Pre-Screens Job Applicants and Trains Teams with Rob Imbeault, Co-Founder at Heartee Foods
In this episode of This New Way, Aydin talks to Rob Imbeault, co-founder of Heartee Foods, co-founder of Assent, and longtime AI practitioner, about how he’s integrating AI into every corner of his mushroom farming business — from training systems and voice-driven data entry to hiring pipelines and grant applications. Rob shares how his team replaced costly software with internal tools powered by LLMs, dramatically accelerating operations and unlocking new insights. If you're curious how AI can power real-world logistics and training — this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Rob’s background in machine learning and startup journey01:15 – Building Heartee Foods and pivoting from software to farming03:00 – Voice-based data collection for daily farm operations04:50 – Replacing forms with AI-powered voice inputs06:00 – Creating an internal LMS using LLMs and video training07:40 – Why traditional audits now take 2 hours instead of 2 weeks10:00 – The power of voice in AI interfaces and workplace design12:00 – Using AI to build and query internal documentation systems13:45 – Why LLM-powered search beats traditional search16:30 – Building internal software faster than ever before20:00 – How Rob uses AI to evaluate job candidates using transcripts24:00 – Demo: Ranking resumes with NotebookLM28:00 – Using LLMs to draft government grant applications34:00 – Automating grant budgeting and narrative writing with AI36:00 – The future of coding: From dev-led to voice-initiated workflows38:00 – Rob’s advice to leaders: “Just start using it”Tools & Resources Mentioned:Fellow – For recording and transcribing interviewsAnthropic Claude / GPT-3.5 – Used to build internal toolsNotebookLM (Google) – Used to rank resumes and answer hiring questionsCursor – AI coding tool for faster software developmentSiri (macOS voice dictation) – Used for hands-free data entry and draftingCustom LMS with LLM integration – Built in-house to replace third-party toolsSubscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows.
This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go.
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