Hunter Harris explores the evolution of AI and large language models, outlining key eras from prompt engineering to workflows, and sharing insights on future trends and applications.

Read the article here: https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/posts/2026-06-07-a-very-brief-history-of-ai/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Era of AI Companies

01:28 Understanding the Era of the LLM

03:30 The Epochs of AI Development

06:21 Transitioning to the Period of the Agent

08:41 The Future of AI Workflows

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

In this episode, Frank Dale shares his AI-powered chief of staff and explores memory management, AI tools, and their applications in professional services.

This episode dives how Frank started and scaled Athena, his AI chief of staff. The lens of agentic tooling then leads us into discussion around memory management, second mover advantage, and other important trends in developing SaaS in 2026.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Product Development

02:38 Building Athena: The AI Chief of Staff

05:24 Memory Management in AI Systems

08:10 Navigating AI Tools and Their Limitations

11:11 The Importance of Direction in Product Development

13:57 Compliance and Its Role in Enterprise Solutions

16:43 Conclusion and Future of AI in Business

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Frank Dale
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankdale/

https://thetempo.ai/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

In this episode, Elisabeth Hendrickson discusses key concepts from her book 'Signals and Levers,' focusing on systems thinking, the importance of starting small, feedback loops, and managing technical debt in software development. Gain practical strategies to improve software delivery and organizational agility.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Elisabeth Hendrickson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/testobsessed/
Signals and Levers: https://www.itrevolution.com/store/signals-and-levers/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Signals and Levers

02:38 The Importance of Starting Small

04:56 Feedback Loops and Their Significance

06:23 Understanding Batch Size and Feedback Latency

08:44 Navigating Complex Feedback Systems

11:42 Root Cause Analysis in Systems Thinking

17:18 Quality Gates and Bottlenecks in Software Development

18:37 Understanding Constraints in Systems

19:50 The Role of Product Managers in Quality Assurance

22:45 The Challenge of Saying No

25:15 Navigating Nonlinear Systems in Software Development

27:37 Feedback Loops and System Effects

29:54 The Importance of Feedback Cycles

31:49 Interdependence in Systems

33:54 Introducing Signals and Levers: A New Book on Systems Thinking

Join Brayden Young, CEO and co-founder of SlashExperts, as he shares his perspectives on the current AI boom, data center investments, and groundbreaking technological innovations.

AI is driving change across industries, and there is nowhere that is more apparent than SF. Brayden shares his insights on the current state of AI & the related investment, and the trajectory of the technology as we head towards the future. Founders, especially those outside SF, can learn a lot about what's really going on in the industry, beyond what's in headlines.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Brayden Young
https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydanyoung/

https://slashexperts.com/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Klaas Ardinois.

This episode dives into how economic headwinds, recent AI disruptions, and rising costs are transforming the landscape for founders, investors, and juniors alike. Klaas, a seasoned CTO turned advisor, shares concrete insights on why the golden era of subsidized AI tools may be fading and what that means for new entrants trying to carve a niche.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Klaas Ardiniois
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaasardinois/

Mentioned:
https://tokenvisualizer.netlify.app/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

In this episode, Host Hunter Harris interviews Ellie Fields, CEO and Co-Founder of Ridge AI.

This episode begins with a discussion about AI, before moving on to Ellie's journey through various startups. We discuss her experiences with both data and startups, and talk about Ridge AI's most recent fundraising announcement and future plans.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Ellie Fields
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliefields/
https://www.ridgedata.ai/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Kevin Walkup on early sales to enterprise sales, and building an effective culture that underpins success in Sales.

Kevin and Hunter chart Kevin's growth through B2B SaaS sales, starting with the mayhem of a young startup on through to enterprise and exit. Special focus is given to SalesLoft's culture and how it drove success - connecting employees across departments, developing a mix of camaraderie and competition, and pushing individuals to be better. AI adoption in Sales is also discussed, and how companies like Fastlane are empowering the individual with AI to drive their customers forward.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Kevin Walkup
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwalkup/
https://fastlaneai.com/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv

Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Ivan Stefanovski about Customer Success & Sales.

In this episode, Ivan and Hunter dig into Customer Success, Sales, AI, compensation, and more. They discuss best practices, challenges, and future trends in scaling customer success operations. Ivan advocates that CS should be the advocate for the customer within the organization, and the wisdom he has to share flows out from there.

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Ivan Stefanovski
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanstefanovski/

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv