Episode 9: Build Your Own – From Custom GPTs to AgenticSystems
Custom GPTs aren’t just a neat trick — they’re the training ground for theAI-powered agents of tomorrow. In this episode, Angela Schultz and LorenHorsager break down how leaders and teams can design GPTs that deliver realbusiness value, and why “build your own” beats using someone else’s template.
In this episode:
- What a custom GPT is (and isn’t)
- Four categories to try: Optimizer, Dialogic, Team, and Signature
- How to combine multiple GPTs into one advanced assistant
- Memory workarounds with ChatGPT projects
- Common pitfalls and security considerationsYou’ll leave with a clear framework to create tools that think and work in yourcontext — and the confidence to scale toward agents and workflows.
Resources:
- AI 201 Training: Hands-on experience building custom GPTs and Copilot agents
- AI 10X Coaching: Ongoing support to integrate AI solutions into your org
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AI memory is about more than storing data—it’s aboutbuilding a true thinking partner that evolves with you. In this episode, AngelaSchultz and Loren Horsager unpack how memory works in modern AI systems, why itmatters for everyday business use, and what leaders need to know as they startrelying on AI agents that 'remember'.
You'll hear:
- A simple, non-technical breakdown of AI memory- Examples of how memory changes the way we interact with AI tools- The promise and pitfalls of memory for future AI-driven decision-making- Key governance considerations when storing sensitive data in AI systems
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Episode 7: Don’t Just Be Ready - Lead with Strategy
Strategy isn’t about guessing the future. It’s about creating forward motion.

In the final episode of our AI Readiness series, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager explore how to turn insight into action with a smart, practical AI strategy.
Highlights include:
- Why quarterly planning drives real change
- What most leaders miss when launching AI initiatives
- The hidden value of team training and shared language
- How to avoid "random acts of AI" and focus on what really matters
- A powerful prompt to help you build your personalized AI growth plan
Tools mentioned:(details at modelmind.ai)
- AI Assessment- AI Strategy Planning Prompt
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