AI Lab Unfiltered

What if AI isn’t about replacing people… but restoring them?
In this episode of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach (BizStream) and Pete Terryn (NuWave) sit down with Josh Ross, founder of Scalable AI, to explore how AI is transforming real businesses — not with flashy avatars or hype, but by eliminating the soul-crushing, repetitive work that keeps talented people stuck.
From invoice anomaly detection to automating RFQ routing in manufacturing, Josh shares practical, boots-on-the-ground AI implementations that are saving companies time, increasing margins, and giving employees their strategic thinking back.
You’ll hear how:
  • A $20M business owner reclaimed 8-hour workdays from manual invoice review
  • AI is filtering RFQs and boosting profitability in manufacturing
  • Companies are preserving “tribal knowledge” before senior employees retire
  • Internal AI chatbots are becoming the “brain” of modern businesses
  • Development teams are using tools like Claude and AI agents to multiply output
This isn’t about replacing jobs.
 It’s about removing the robotic parts of work — so humans can do what they’re actually good at.
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” this episode is for you.

Chapters
(00:00:07) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered + ThinkTank Shoutout
 (00:02:00) Josh Ross and the Origin of Scalable AI
 (00:03:00) The 20-Year-Old Who Told a $20M Founder “There’s a Better Way”
 (00:04:30) Invoice Review Automation: AI as an Anomaly Filter
 (00:08:30) Accounts Payable Automation & Human-in-the-Loop Governance
 (00:14:00) “Make People Human Again” – Eliminating Robotic Work
 (00:17:00) RFQ Routing in Manufacturing: Filtering for Profitability
 (00:19:00) Engineering Time Is Gold: Let AI Handle the First Pass
 (00:22:00) Preserving Tribal Knowledge Before It Retires
 (00:23:30) The AI Brain for Your Business: Internal Chatbots & BizBot
 (00:28:30) From Snowblower Manuals to AI-Powered Document Search
 (00:32:00) From Custom Builds to Scalable AI SaaS
 (00:35:00) How Much Code Is AI Actually Writing? (Claude, Agents & Skills)
 (00:41:00) Will AI Replace Developers? Or Elevate Them?
 (00:43:00) Stop Chasing Shiny AI — Solve Real Problems First

Creators and Guests

Host
Drew Veach
Drew Veach is the Senior Account Manager at BizStream, co-lead of West Michigan AI Lab, and co-host of AI Lab Unfiltered. He helps organizations build better brand experiences and apply AI to drive innovation and productivity.
Host
Pete Terryn
Pete Terryn is the Director of Operations at NuWave Technology Partners, co-founder of West Michigan AI Lab, and co-host of AI Lab Unfiltered. He helps organizations understand and apply AI to drive growth, innovation, and productivity.

What is AI Lab Unfiltered?

The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.