In this episode of Sound Bits, Kim Groshek is joined by the insightful and dynamic Richard Wray, a self-proclaimed "poly-nerd" whose journey from breaking down old TRS-80s to becoming a fractional Chief AI Transformation Officer is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Together, they dive into the evolution of tech from the early days of BASIC coding to the modern complexities of AI integration in business and life. With humor, humility, and deep insight, Richard shares stories of resilience, curiosity, and how he’s helping organizations and individuals embrace AI without fear.
Kim and Richard swap nostalgic stories from their early computing days—Commodore VICs, Dragon 32s, Clipper code, and Assembler language.
Richard shares his role in transforming businesses through AI as a fractional Chief AI Transformation Officer (CATE), focusing on communication and human-centered adoption of technology.
The duo explores the importance of balancing innovation with humanity—why the soul of a writer, creator, or thinker can’t be fully replaced by AI.
Richard breaks down misconceptions around AI, from “The Matrix” to job replacement fears, and highlights the empowering potential of tools like ChatGPT—even for his 80-year-old dad!
A conversation rooted in curiosity, applied learning, and the unrelenting spirit of exploration—this is a must-listen for anyone navigating our tech-infused future.