Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we look beyond Silicon Valley to explore how AI is transforming food, health, and the future of what we eat with our special guest, Aaditi Tamhankar—a venture capitalist deeply focused on the future of food, health tech, and biology-driven innovation.

Aaditi explains why some of the most important breakthroughs in AI are happening outside traditional tech hubs—in labs, farms, kitchens, and clinics. She walks us through how AI is being used to:

• Design food products faster and smarter
• Personalize nutrition at the individual level
• Extend healthy lifespan by shifting focus from treatment to prevention
• Democratize health knowledge for everyday people, not just elites

We also dive into the hidden physical cost of AI—its demand for electricity, water, and infrastructure—and how that connects to larger shifts like the resurgence of nuclear power.

From barcode-scanning food apps to microbiome analysis, smart toilets, and AI-powered health screenings via your smartphone camera, Aaditi paints a picture of a world where health data becomes more objective, accessible, and actionable for everyone—especially in developing countries where smartphones are far more common than laptops.

Notable Quotes:

• “Over the next 20 minutes I’m gonna show you why some of the most important breakthroughs in AI are happening outside of Silicon Valley.” – Aaditi Tamhankar
• “We live in this world with conflicting information, disinformation, and information from dubious sources… consumers are very confused right now.” – Aaditi Tamhankar
• “What might change your life? Understanding the microbiome.” – Aaditi Tamhankar
• “Right now we’re in this time where it’s big food against big pharma. You have two Goliaths battling it out.” – Aaditi Tamhankar
• “One in eight Americans has already been on a GLP‑1. These drugs have only really been used for weight loss for a couple of years—that’s insane.” – Aaditi Tamhankar
• “We think AI is this digital thing that has no impact on the world, but it uses massive amounts of power, electricity, space, and water.” – Jonathan Green
• “If you don’t eat a lot of sweet stuff, your definition of sweet really shifts. A strawberry can become a 10 out of 10 sweet.” – Jonathan Green

Connect with Aaditi Tamhankar:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaditi-tamhankar/
• TikTok: Nine to Thrive
• Email: aaditi@bluesteinventures.com

Aaditi shares where she’s investing in the future of food and health, and invites founders and innovators in the space to reach out, share what they’re building, and explore how AI can unlock the next generation of food and health breakthroughs.

If you’re curious about AI, nutrition, longevity, and the real-world impact of emerging tech on everyday lives, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of AI and lean operations with our special guest, Chad Bareither, founder of Bareither Group and expert in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and lean thinking.

Chad brings a grounded, real-world perspective from years of working with manufacturing and utility companies. Together, he and Jonathan unpack a critical question for modern businesses:

Is AI actually making you more efficient—or are you just doing the wrong things faster?

They explore how easy access to AI tools can tempt leaders into “more, more, more”: more posts, more tools, more projects, more data. But without clear goals and a solid process, AI becomes an accelerant for chaos instead of a driver of meaningful results.

Chad explains how applying lean principles—clarity of purpose, focus on value, and disciplined measurement—can help business owners deploy AI intentionally, not emotionally. Instead of throwing AI at every problem, he shows how to treat AI like a team member: define its role, set expectations, and measure outcomes.

From manufacturing lines and data lakes to social media strategies and boutique consulting practices, this episode is a masterclass in doing less, better—and making sure AI serves your business instead of overwhelming it.

Notable Quotes:

• "There's nothing more wasteful than doing efficiently what should not be done at all." – [Paraphrasing Peter Drucker, cited by Chad Bareither]
• "AI is just an accelerant. If you have a bad process, you’re just going to do it faster." – [Jonathan Green]
• "I like to think about any type of AI solution you're putting in as a team member. What is the role of that team member, and how will I measure whether or not it's being successful?" – [Chad Bareither]
• "You have a presence, but you don't have a following." – [Chad Bareither]
• "The more viral something is, the less likely it is to appeal to your ideal customer." – [Jonathan Green]
• "What’s really going to eliminate your business is not AI in itself. It’s bad scoping and weak process." – [Chad Bareither]
• "We’re keeping people busy generating AI that’s generating a bunch of stuff—and this ‘more’ is now just amplified." – [Chad Bareither]

Connect with Chad Bareither:

• Website: https://www.bareithergroup.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbareither/

Chad and Jonathan reveal how less but better thinking, combined with smart AI deployment, can help small and medium-sized businesses avoid costly mistakes, stay focused on what matters, and build operations that scale sustainably.

If you’re interested in how AI can support lean, focused, and truly effective business operations, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we tackle a massive generational challenge: can AI help solve the “silver tsunami” of baby boomer business owners looking to exit their companies—and do it in a way that protects jobs, preserves legacy, and maximizes value?

Our special guest is Jonathan Cheung, a business broker with Transworld Business Advisors, the world’s largest business brokerage firm. Jonathan specializes in helping small and medium sized business owners successfully exit, and he brings a rare combination of big firm valuation expertise (KPMG, Facebook, tech valuations) and hands-on experience with traditional, Main Street businesses.

Notable Quotes:

• “I think it's a historical moment where trillions of dollars are expected to transfer over the next two decades. It's really the largest wealth transfer in history.” – [Jonathan Cheung]
• “AI as a source of labor… works for you 24/7 and is able to have more predictable outcomes.” – [Jonathan Cheung]
• “Every business someone started themselves, there’s no instruction manual. That’s why their first hires struggle—nothing is documented.” – [Jonathan Green]
• “People either massively overvalue or massively undervalue their business. They’ll shut down a thriving business and say, ‘Nobody wants it,’ or think it’s worth 10, 50, 100 times what it is.” – [Jonathan Green]

Connect with Jonathan Cheung:

• Email: jcheung@tworld.com
• Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (626) 8643369
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cheung-cfa/

If you’re interested in how AI can protect your legacy, increase your exit valuation, and help your business survive into the next generation, this episode is a must listen.

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast