04: Custom GPTs and the Argument for Pausing Legacy Upgrades in Favor of AI

Send us Fan MailJoin Amith and Mallory as they guide you through the process of creating Custom GPTs and discuss potential applications for associations. Then, shift gears to a critical discussion on whether associations should pause legacy system upgrades in favor of AI's transformative potential. This episode promises practical insights, challenging questions, and a deep dive into the strategic choices facing today's association leaders. Let us know what you think about the podcast. Drop your questions or comments in the Sidecar community: https://community.sidecarglobal.com/c/sidecar-sync/Download Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/AI Join the CEO AI Mastermind Group: https://sidecarglobal.com/association-ceo-mastermind-2024/ Thanks to this episode’s sponsors! Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/ rasa.io: https://rasa.io/ Tools/Experiments mentioned:  Amith’s Insights GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-9JNGi82aT-amith-s-insights Create your Custom GPT: https://chat.openai.com/create MemberJunction: https://memberjunction.com/ Microsoft AutoGen: https://microsoft.github.io/autogen/docs/getting-started  Microsoft Azure Bot: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-services/ai-bot-service Articles/Books Mentioned: Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/AI  The Open Garden Organization: A Blueprint for Associations in the Digital Age: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Garden-Organization-Blueprint-Associations/dp/1599329557 Social:  Sidecar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global Amith's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithnagarajan/ Amith’s LinkedIn post on legacy upgrades vs. AI: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amithnagarajan_associations-ai-ams-activity-7129274837520318464-NSA8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Mallory's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorymejias/ 📅 Register for digitalNow2026 in Washington, D.C. from October 25–28:  https://digitalnow.sidecar.ai🎀 Use code AIPOD50 for $50 off your Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification at https://sidecar.ai/aaip🚀 Help Us Grow Our Reach - Share With a Friend or Colleague!👍 Like & Subscribe!https://x.com/sidecarglobal https://www.youtube.com/@SidecarSynchttps://sidecar.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global/Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan Mallory Mejias is passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.https://linkedin.com/mallorymejias