{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Is Anything Real?","title":"AI That Actually Delivers: Clarity Before Paid Ads | Ep. 15 with Vinod Kumar (Syntheum AI)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c98ef5f0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1237,"description":"AI that actually delivers.Vinod Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder of Syntheum AI, joins host Adam W. Barney to talk about clarity, discipline, and why most brands chase paid ads before they’ve earned the right. From building agentic AI tools for merchandisers to pioneering the idea of being “seed-strapped,” Vinod shares how founders can scale smarter without burning budgets.In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, we cover:How AI merchandising agents are changing the way e-commerce brands workWhy being “seed-strapped” forces clarity and better decisionsThe case for organic momentum before paid ads (and why shortcuts stall growth)How Syntheum’s AVA audit tool reveals brand visibility inside AI platformsWhy long-term trust and brand presence will outlast today’s quick-fix ad hacksIf you’ve ever felt the pull toward shortcuts...or wondered how to future-proof your brand in an AI-driven ad world...this episode is your playbook.📨 Get in touch with Vinod: vinod@syntheum.ai🔗 Connect with Vinod: linkedin.com/in/vinodkumar-ai/🌐 Learn more: syntheum.ai🎧 Listen to all episodes: Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Qn6TLpgWpRcPjyPIUKbjo4kO0hmw0xfZwNq28E-eqNw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYTRk/YjIxZjYwNmEyOGI5/Nzc1ODRjNWM5NjQ3/MjE2NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}