AI Connect returns with a bold reboot, co-hosted by Randy Dazo of Keypoint Intelligence and West McDonald of GoWest.ai. In this premier episode, we reconnect with three standout leaders from our earlier days- each of whom has been knee-deep in the AI revolution.

In this episode of AI Connect, West McDonald and Randy Dazo talk with Josh Spencer, co-founder of Forta.tech, about BastionGPT—a HIPAA-compliant AI assistant built for healthcare. Learn how it tackles clinician burnout, improves documentation, and ensures data privacy. Whether you’re in health tech or just curious about specialized AI in medicine, this is a must-watch.

In Episode 3 of AI Connect, co-hosts West McDonald and Randy Dazo welcome Ethan Housen of CustomGPT.ai for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI assistants powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). We’ll unpack: What RAG actually is — and why it matters now. How CustomGPT.ai is pushing the boundaries of secure, accurate, enterprise-ready AI. What’s here, what’s coming, and what it means for the future of chat-based AI.

In Episode 4 of AI Connect, co-hosts West McDonald and Randy Dazo sit down with Jeff Masters, Principal at FormedAI, for an in-depth look at how automation is reshaping the way industries operate — starting with the office equipment channel. We’ll investigate: How accounts payable automation is transforming office tech businesses. What FormedAI is doing in sectors like healthcare, construction, and finance. Whether "human in the loop" is still necessary. What intelligent automation is getting right — and where it’s still risky