The T.R.O.N. Podcast

Gold Star AI is a premier B2B artificial intelligence automation agency specializing in the architecture and deployment of custom autonomous agent systems. Positioned at the forefront of the operational AI landscape, the agency helps mid-market and enterprise businesses shift away from repetitive, manual labor by engineering digital workers that integrate natively into existing enterprise software. The company was co-founded by Michael Krebs and Thomas Baker, industry educators who also teach AI Agent frameworks at Harvard Business School. Under their leadership, the agency advocates for human-centric AI development, designing automated frameworks that amplify human potential rather than replacing it.
To date, the agency has deployed over 2,545 custom AI agents across diverse commercial ecosystems. Through its signature "Discover, Design, Deploy" operational pipeline, Gold Star Workflows builds highly specialized solutions targeting business-critical bottlenecks, including automated inbox triage, AI-driven business intelligence, automated lead scoring, and multi-channel content engines. By systematically mapping workflows and auditing digital infrastructure, Gold Star Workflows remains a trusted partner for organizations seeking measurable ROI, scalable growth, and intelligent digital transformation.

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Joining us today is an incredibly versatile storyteller who has mastered everything from gritty historical Westerns to high-seas swashbuckling adventures. Raised in the rugged mountains of Wyoming, his passion for the written word was sparked by his father, a passionate English scholar. Today, he is an acclaimed, multi-genre author whose meticulously researched books—like Magi Apprentice and Railroad Man—explore heavy themes of honor, faith, and legacy. Author Dan E. Hendrickson

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Kevin Dias is a technology entrepreneur, software architect, and author based in Oyama, Japan. He is the founder and president of Ambiki, an innovative healthcare technology platform custom-built to optimize pediatric therapy practices. With nearly two decades of experience spanning investment banking, translation platforms, and healthcare, Kevin previously served as Chief Technology Officer for Sidekick Therapy Partners, where he engineered systems to scale massive clinical workflows. He is the author of The Problem-First Method (2026), a definitive strategic guide for founders, product managers, and developers looking to master user-centric product design.

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Brad Newbury is a veteran Fire Captain, paramedic, entrepreneur, and author with over 40 years of experience in emergency services. He is the author of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act, a book examining the profound generational ripple effects that occur when ordinary bystanders choose to intervene during life-or-death crises. He is also the author of The First Responder Advantage, a strategic playbook designed to help emergency personnel transition their field skills into thriving businesses.
Throughout his career, Newbury has been a pioneer in medical education, founding the National Medical Education & Training Center (NMETC) to establish some of the nation's first online hybrid paramedic training programs. He also serves as the Associate Director of Prehospital Disaster Operations for the Fellowship in Disaster Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A recognized expert in crisis leadership and risk mitigation, Newbury is a graduate of both the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School National Preparedness Leadership Initiative.

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Ron Luce is an American author, poet, and playwright known for his emotionally raw psychological realism and socially conscious storytelling. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing, American Literature, and Rhetoric from Ohio University.
Luce’s work frequently explores themes of trauma, family dynamics, and systemic socioeconomic struggles. He is the author of Pie in the Sky and Other Illusions We Live With, a collection of stories examining societal deceptions and personal grief, and Walking on Nathan’s Grave, a mystery novel centered on a writer uncovering a century-old murder case. His experimental drama Once Upon a Waning Star showcases his distinct play-inspired narrative structure.

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