At 21, Hudson Conkling is already building with AI. He joins Jason Padgett to explain what surprised him about moving from college into an AI workplace, how personal connections helped him find opportunities, and why learning still matters when a machine can produce the answer.
The conversation moves from careers and classrooms to attention, relationships, faith, and responsibility. Hudson's point about empathy gives the episode its center: effective communication starts with caring about the person you are talking to.
You will hear about:
• Learning with AI rather than letting it do the homework.
• Moving from chatbot answers to practical work.
• Entering an AI career and keeping a beginner's mindset.
• Reading the room and explaining technology to different audiences.
• Giving machines useful work while preserving human judgment.
Hudson shares his experience as a recent Anderson University graduate in computer science and cybersecurity. Jason and Hudson offer personal perspectives on generational change and the future of work throughout this wide-ranging conversation.
AGI: Advance, Grow and Innovate with AI
Season 2, Episode 1
Hosted by Jason Padgett
https://agipodcast.ai/
jason@agipodcast.ai
Connect with Jason:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/
Wooden Boy Industries
Bring your biggest challenge. We will talk about where your school is heading and how to help students get ready for what comes next.
https://woodenboyindustriesai.com/
Sprite
Practical AI capability for solopreneurs who want to learn the tools and use them well themselves.
https://woodenboyindustriesai.com/sprite/
Chakra AI Solutions
https://chakrasolutions.ai/
