Claire Vo's podcast "How I AI" features Brian Greenbaum, a product designer at Pendo, who transformed into an AI advocate after sending a single Slack message while on paternity leave. His unexpected journey led to hands-on workshops and simple demos that shifted leadership perspectives on AI. Greenbaum outlines a repeatable strategy for engaging teams with AI, emphasizing that becoming an AI champion can significantly boost one’s career by increasing influence across departments. Greenbaum points out that rapid experimentation with various AI tools is more effective than lengthy evaluations. He established a fast-track approval process, enabling his team to explore multiple tools quickly. This hands-on approach revealed what worked best, allowing employees to learn through direct experience rather than theoretical discussions. He also highlights how AI can reignite creativity among designers, who often limit their ideas under traditional constraints. With AI's capacity for quick prototyping, designers can break free from “minimum viable product” thinking and explore more imaginative concepts, ultimately leading to better products.