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The Michael Waddell Podcast Ep9 – Bill Thompson

Season 1 | Episode 9

Michael sits down with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge and former U.S. Army intelligence veteran, to talk about how AI is transforming the world of hunting. Bill shares how his background in military intelligence inspired the creation of a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help hunters better understand deer movement and behavior.

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