The Weekly Dive into the Real World of AI
Every week, we go beyond the hype to talk directly with the people shaping the future of AI—from databases and infrastructure to agents, regulation, and the future of work.
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About Machine Dreams
Machine Dreams is a podcast for anyone who wants to go beyond the headlines and hear how AI actually works behind the scenes. The show brings together founders, researchers, engineers, policymakers, investors, and curious thinkers who are building, shaping, or questioning the future of intelligent machines.
Each episode features open and unfiltered conversations about the blazing, unpredictable world of AI. Guests talk about the decisions that never make it into press releases, the quiet breakthroughs that shifted their thinking, the roadblocks they did not expect, and the future they are trying to build. Whether the topic is databases, large language models, AI infrastructure, the economics of compute, the future of work, or the global tension around automation and displacement, Machine Dreams holds space for honest clarity.
The show is hosted by Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, a technology analyst and Forbes contributor, and Leah Stern, a global communications strategist and venture capitalist. Together, they guide conversations that are warm, human, and deeply curious — giving listeners a view into the AI ecosystem that feels both intelligent and accessible.
If you want to understand what is working, what is not working, and what might come next in the world of AI, Machine Dreams is where the story gets real.
Meet The Hosts
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo
Kolawole has almost ten years of experience in technology journalism. He has written about the entire spectrum from multi-billion dollar startups to uncelebrated innovations that others overlooked. His extensive portfolio that includes publications like Forbes, Fast Company and VentureBeat indicates that he is adept at uncovering hidden stories.
Leah Stern
Leah has collaborated with AI visionaries and big players like Nvidia and SoftBank. She has worked with founders and AI leaders to transform challenging AI concepts into impactful narratives that resonate with audiences and influence the market.
Why Listen?
Get the Unfiltered Truth
Move beyond sensational headlines and PR spin. We deliver candid, unfiltered human conversations with the people building AI—hearing what’s actually working, what's failing, and the tough questions no one else is asking.
Cover the Full AI Spectrum
From the lowest levels of infrastructure and databases to the highest discussions of regulation and the future of work, we connect the technical dots and show you the full impact of intelligent machines on the world.
Learn from the Builders
Hosts Kolawole Samuel Adebayo and Leah Stern talk directly with the industry's most critical voices: the founders, researchers, and engineers who are literally coding the next generation of technology.
Recent Conversations
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Building Something World-Changing?
Are you a founder, researcher, investor, or engineer actively shaping the future of AI?
If you have unique, unfiltered insights on what’s working (or what isn’t) in the real world of intelligent machines—from infrastructure and agents to regulation and work—we want to hear from you.
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Who We Seek: Builders, thinkers, and stakeholders pushing the boundaries of AI.
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What We Discuss: Technical deep dives, market trends, ethical challenges, and future impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a podcast about where the people building AI talk honestly about what’s working, what isn’t, and what comes next. We talk about AI and the people shaping its future including founders, researchers, strategists, and dreamers who see the world not as it is, but as it could be.
Two curious minds: Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, a multi-award-winning technology writer and analyst, and Leah Stern, a global communications strategist with deep roots in storytelling and leadership.
We don’t ask, “What’s next in AI?” We ask, “What were you really thinking when you built that?” It’s raw, honest, and curious, a mix of wit, warmth, and intelligence you won’t find in a 20-minute half-finished.
We release deep-dive conversations on a weekly basis.
We are selective with partners. If you have a product that genuinely helps builders, email us at contact@machinedreamspod.com.
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