The Ultimate AI Playbook for 2026: Be Early. Go All In. | GaryVee @ Intercom

Today’s episode is a keynote speech I gave at Intercom, and it’s all about why being the most human is the biggest advantage in the age of AI. I break down why customer service is ground zero for this shift, how speed is the real cheat code, and why accountability, humility, and brand are more important than ever. If you’ve been wondering how to stay relevant, how to use AI without losing your edge, and why “the Jetsons vs Flintstones” mindset matters, this one’s for you. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 – Why the most human will win in an AI world 02:06 – Customer service as the first industry transformed by AI 06:56 – Launching e-commerce in 1997 (speed as an advantage) 09:27 – Are you squeezing the opportunity hard enough? 13:19 – “The Thank You Economy” and humanity at scale 16:54 – Be a practitioner, not just an observer 19:58 – AI as a Mount Rushmore-level shift 30:24 – “Human shit” is the new competitive edge 39:26 – Tech gets commoditized — brand becomes everything 47:55 – “The algorithm is you” (no more blaming the feed) #garyvee #AI #customerexperience #mindset #branding #leadership #futureofwork #thankyoueconomy #entrepreneurship #speed Did you catch my Q&A with John Hu, founder of Stan? Check it out here: https://garyvee.com/stanpod — Thanks for watching! Sign up for the GaryVee x Stan challenge: http://www.garyvee.com/stan Join My Discord!: http://www.garyvee.com/discord Check out another series on my channel: Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote Speeches: http://www.garyvee.com/keynotespeeches Gary Vaynerchuk's thoughts on NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrencies and more: http://www.garyvee.com/web3nfts Life, Business, and Career Advice l Gary Vaynerchuk Original Films: http://www.garyvee.com/gvoriginals How to Make Money at Garage Sales l TrashTalk: http://www.garyvee.com/trashtalks Inside the Life of a $300M+ Company's CEO l DailyVee: http://www.garyvee.com/dailyvees — Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the CEO and creator of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in culture, business, and the internet. Known as "GaryVee,"…