The Tesoro AI Podcast
The Tesoro AI Podcast explores practical applications of artificial intelligence in business. Host Darius Gant learns from leading AI startups and executives how AI is reinventing the way we run businesses and our society.
Episodes
The Rise of AI in Cyber Defense Strategy | Harry Thomas, Frenos
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Harry, a former nurse turned cybersecurity expert and the founder of Frenos, an AI-native OT security posture management platform. Harry shares his unique career journey from the medical field to cybersecurity and AI, delving into his transition phases and the creation of Frenos. The discussion covers the implementation and bene
AI's Impact on Application Performance Testing and Strategy | Frank Cohen, Clever Moe
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Frank Cohen, a Silicon Valley expert specializing in performance architecture and extreme performance testing. Frank shares insights from his 35-year career, including his work with PepsiCo during the Super Bowl, and the development of performance testing software like Push to Test and App Vance. He discusses the growing role of AI in job marke
Financial Modeling Meets AI: The Financial Analyst of the Future? | Albert Gozzi, Aleph
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we speak with Albert Gozzi, founder of Aleph, about transforming financial processes using AI. They discuss the evolution of Gozzi's career from management consulting at Bain & Company to becoming COO/CFO of an early-stage startup, and ultimately founding Aleph to solve core financial data issues. Gozzi elaborates on Aleph's capabilities in data cleaning,
From Ghosted to Engaged: The Rise of Two-Way AI Chats | Prem Kumar, Humanly.io
In this episode of the Tesoro AI Podcast, Darius Gant sits down with Prem Kumar, co-founder of Humanly, to explore how true two-way AI conversations are reshaping the candidate experience. Prem shares how a personal brush with being "ghosted" as an applicant inspired him to build a platform that engages every candidate—applicants and sourced prospects alike—across chat, email, SMS, and voice, all
The Future of QA: How AI Agents are Changing Software Testing | Daniel Loreto, Jetify
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Daniel, a seasoned technologist with experience at top tech companies like Google, Twitter, and Airbnb. They delve into Daniel's early career and the launch of his startup, Jetify, which aims to accelerate the software development lifecycle. The conversation explores the evolution of AI from its early days to the impact of large
Tackling AI Deployment Risk Through Ethical and Effective AI Use | George Chamoun, Fairo AI
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant speaks with George, the founder of Fairos, about the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. George shares insights into his background, transitioning from big data and data science to founding an AI-focused startup. The discussion delves into the significant gap between AI investment and realized value, highlighting the imp
Decoding AI Decisions: The Importance of Interpretability in AI Models | Dmitry Lesnik, Stratyfy
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant welcomes Dmitri Lesnik, Co-founder of Stratyfy, to discuss the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Dmitry delves into his background in physics and AI, having developed influential algorithms since his PhD studies in Germany. He highlights Stratyfy's focus on probabilistic logic and interpretable AI, emphasizing their applicatio
The Intersection of AI and Physics in Advanced Manufacturing | Robin Toluie, PhysicsX
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Robin Toluie, a key figure behind PhysicsX, a company leveraging AI and machine learning to accelerate simulation and design processes across various advanced industries. They delve into Robin's extensive background in both theoretical physics and high-stakes automotive engineering with leading companies like Mercedes AMG and Bentley Motors. Th
The Role of AI in Modernizing Data Centers and IT Ops | Christina Kosmowski, LogicMonitor
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Christina Kosmowski, LogicMonitor CEO. Christina shares her extensive experience and insights into the intersection of AI, data centers, and digital transformation. She discusses her career journey from leadership roles at Salesforce, Slack, and now Logic Monitor, highlighting the significant inflection points in cloud computing and AI advancem
Transforming Data Analytics with AI-Powered Solutions | Sarah Nagy, Seek AI
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Sarah Nagy, founder of Seek. They discuss Sarah's journey from astrophysics and finance to founding an AI-driven data analytics startup. Sarah explains Seek's mission to simplify data accessibility and analysis using large language models (LLMs). With her extensive background in quantitative finance and data science, Sarah sheds
The Future of Sleep Diagnostics with AI | Chris Fernandez, Ensodata
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant talks with Chris from Enso Data about how artificial intelligence is transforming sleep medicine. Chris delves into his career journey from engineering to healthcare, the founding of Enso Data, and how the startup uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. They discuss the evolution of Enso Data's technology, from its early
Automating Software Application Development with AI | Zvonimir Sabljic, Pythagora
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Zvonimir Sabljic 'Z', the founder of Pythagora, an AI-based tool that automates coding tasks and helps build applications from scratch. Z discusses his career journey, starting with a collaborative whiteboard startup that was eventually acquired by Miro. The conversation then shifts to Pythagora, the motivations behind focusing
Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Code Review | Hunter Brooks, Ellipsis
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we speak with Hunter Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis. We discuss Hunter's journey from a self-taught developer with a background in astrophysics to creating an AI-driven code review tool. Hunter elaborates on his professional experiences at companies like Capital One and Amazon, where he gained exposure to machine learning and AI. We delve into the
Balancing Privacy and Precision in AI | Steven Atneosen, TomtA AI
In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant converses with Steven Atneosen , a seasoned serial entrepreneur and executive with a diverse background in law, corporate strategy, and technology. Steven shares his career trajectory from a fascination with automobiles to the legal profession, and eventually into the world of AI and tech startups. He recounts his roles in various companie
Redefining Interaction and Control with AI Twins | Marcus Lampinen, Prfina
In this episode, we sit with Marcus Lampinen, the founder of Prifina. Marcus discusses how AI is revolutionizing the way individuals can manage and control their personal and professional data. We then delve into Marcus's background and how his passion for data led to the creation of Prifina, a user-controlled data company aimed at ensuring AI serves individuals' interests. The conversation covers
The Future of Construction with AI and Robotics | Maria Telleria, Canvas Build
In this episode, we speak with Maria Telleria co-founder and CTO of Canvas. Maria shares her journey from a mechanical engineering background in Mexico to leading innovations in AI and robotics for the construction industry. Starting from her research at MIT to building robots designed for unstructured environments, Maria discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in integrating AI with hardware.
Ensuring Trust and Compliance in AI | Guru Sethupathy, Fairnow AI
AI governance and risk management are crucial frameworks designed to ensure the responsible development, deployment, and oversight of artificial intelligence technologies. As AI becomes increasingly integral to various sectors, effective governance ensures that these systems operate ethically, transparently, and in compliance with relevant regulations. It addresses key issues such as bias, fairnes
Improving AI Evaluation with Data-Driven Approach | Yi Zhang, Relari
When getting into AI application development, it's important not to overlook the evaluation process. Many companies concentrate on building and training AI models, but struggle with systematically assessing the performance of these models. This emphasizes the necessity of using robust evaluation tools to accurately gauge the effectiveness of AI systems, stressing the importance of quantitatively m
AI Governance and Responsible Innovation | Gerald Kierce, Trustible AI
Understanding the regulatory landscape in AI governance is essential for organizations to comply with emerging regulations, such as the EU AI Act. Responsible AI goes beyond principles to accountability, requiring organizations to demonstrate ethical practices in their AI implementations. Model transparency ratings provide a valuable tool for evaluating large language models and assessing their ri
Decarbonizing Buildings with AI | Omar Tabba, Brainbox
In this episode, we sit with Omar Tabba, Chief Product Officer at Brainbox AI, to delve into the transformative use of artificial intelligence in building automation and energy efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Omar shares his journey into the AI sector, real-world applications of AI in managing HVAC systems, and Brainbox AI's innovations like ARIA, the world's first virtual building a
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance with AI | Patricia Thaine, Private AI
In today's episode, we sit with Patricia Thaine, the Co-founder and CEO of Private AI. Patricia shares her journey into the world of AI, the challenges companies face in adhering to data protection regulations like GDPR, and the vital role of privacy-enhancing technologies. She elaborates on how Private AI leverages artificial intelligence to help companies identify and safeguard personal informat
AI Agents and the Future Workforce | Alexander de Ridder, SmythOS
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its early days of identifying cats in images. Today, AI is transforming the way we work and interact with technology, thanks to the development of AI agents. These agents, powered by advanced AI models, act as virtual colleagues, capable of automating tasks, providing insights, and orchestrating complex workflows In this episode we speak wit
Error Monitoring with Continuous AI Code Improvement | Brian Rue, Rollbar
In this episode, we sit with Brian Rue, the CEO and co-founder of Rollbar. They discuss Rollbar's continuous code improvement platform, which uses AI to help developers proactively discover, predict, and fix errors in their code. Brian shares his background in coding and how his experience in building social games on Facebook led him to start Rollbar. He explains the evolution of their error monit
Driving Social Impact in AI via Human-Centric Data Annotation | Wendy Gonzales, Sama
In this episode we speak with Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama, a company at the forefront of providing high-quality training data for AI technologies, used by major companies like Walmart, Google, Nvidia, GM, and more. Under Wendy's leadership, Sama has gained recognition for its rapid growth and her dedication to creating employment opportunities in underserved communities. The conversation delves in
A Dive into the AI Data Quality Revolution | Abe Gong, Great Expectations
Data quality issues can arise at various stages of the data pipeline, from data ingestion to model deployment. Common issues include null values, schema drift, and incorrect calculations. These seemingly small issues can have a significant impact on the accuracy and reliability of the data, leading to broken dashboards and loss of trust in the data system. In this episode, host Darius Gant intervi
The power of AI in transforming cybersecurity | Gregor Stewart, Sentinel One
One of the primary benefits of AI in cybersecurity is its ability to enhance perception and reasoning. Traditional security measures often rely on manual analysis of logs and data, which can be time-consuming and prone to human error. AI, on the other hand, can analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, detecting patterns and anomalies that may indicate malicious activity. This improved perception
Challenges of Data Collaboration in the World of AI | Alon Kaufman, Duality
In a world driven by data, organizations are constantly seeking ways to collaborate and leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex problems. However, the challenge lies in the fact that data collaboration often requires sharing sensitive information, which raises concerns around privacy, security, and intellectual property (IP) protection. In this episode we interview Al
The Rise of Generative AI: Creating Competitive Advantage | Bartek Roszak, STXNext
Generative AI, particularly retrieval augmented generation (RAG), is in high demand as companies seek to leverage its capabilities to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences. - Building a successful generative AI project requires a combination of engineering and research skills, as well as a deep understanding of the specific use case and data sources involved. - Ongoing ma
Building and Deploying of Generative AI Solutions | Ehmad Zubair, Cogent Labs
Generative AI has become a game-changer in various industries, with applications ranging from content generation to market research. - The demand for generative AI talent is high, and it is an employee's market in this field. - Prompt engineering is crucial in effectively communicating with language models and ensuring accurate and human-like outputs. Building Gen AI products requires a different
AI for Automating Mundane Tasks in Group Collaboration | Jason Flaks, Xembly
In today's fast-paced business environment, time is a valuable resource. Yet, many employees find themselves bogged down by mundane tasks that hinder their ability to focus on more strategic work. Xembly, an AI-powered platform, seeks to address this challenge by automating group tasks and streamlining collaboration processes. In this episode, we interview Jason Flaks, co-founder of Xembly, about
Revolutionizing Workforce Learning with AI Mentorship | Iulian Vlad, Korbit
The rise of online learning platforms like Coursera and Udemy has created a massive demand for learning new skills. However, the completion rates on these platforms have been disappointingly low, with only 1% to 2% of learners actually finishing a course. This is due to the lack of personalization and the absence of support for learners who may have different backgrounds and prerequisites. Korbit
AI-Powered Approach to Career Development | Michael Simpson, Pairin
Today we sit with Michael Simpson, the founder of Pairin; a company that uses AI to connect individuals to relevant resources and career opportunities. With a background in the technology industry, Michael has always been involved in cutting-edge technologies and has a passion for leveraging AI to solve complex problems. He shares his journey and the inspiration behind creating Pairin, a platform
The Role of Data in AI Evolution | Daniela Braga, Defined.AI
In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), data plays a crucial role. In essence, it serves as the backbone of AI, providing the necessary nourishment to the algorithms and models that power intelligent systems. As AI continues to evolve, data will remain a primary focus to ensure the continued growth and success of intelligent machines. In this episode we sit with Daniela Braga, CEO and Foun
The Rise of Conversational AI in Heavy Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a household term, and its applications are revolutionizing various industries. One area where AI is making a significant impact is heavy industry, including manufacturing, energy, and utilities. In these sectors, companies often face the challenge of outdated digital infrastructure, which hampers productivity and data quality. However, the emergence of conve
AI-Powered Compliance and Customer Care | Dilip Mohapatra, Cognitive View
In this episode, we interview Dilip Mohapatra, the CEO, and founder of Cognitive View, a company that uses AI to solve compliance and customer complaint issues in regulated industries. We discuss how their AI technology is helping businesses in regulated industries monitor and analyze customer conversations to ensure compliance and improve customer service. He shares how the idea for Cognitive Vie
Using AI for Insurance Claims and Underwriting | Stan Smith, Gradient AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how businesses operate, and supply chain management and insurance are no exceptions. With the ability to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns, AI has the potential to transform supply chain operations and insurance claims management, making them more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to customer demands. In this thought leadersh
The Promise of AI in Revolutionizing Medicine | Karim Galil, Mendel.AI
In this episode, we sit with Dr. Karim Galil, the founder and CEO of Mendel.AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that extracts insights from medical records to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Galil shares his journey from practicing medicine to becoming a tech entrepreneur and the role that AI can play in making healthcare more data-driven. He discusses the challenges of subjective medica
The Intersection of Medicine and AI | Michael Abramoff, Digital Diagnostic
Today we sit with Michael D. Abramoff, a neuroscientist and the founder of Digital Diagnostics, a company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide autonomous medical diagnosis. In this interview, Michael shares his background and how he got into AI, as well as his vision for the future of medical diagnosis. He discusses how he uses AI to make medical diagnoses, the challenges he face
Transforming Businesses and Ensuring Security With AI | Pankit Desai, Sequretek
In this episode, we sit with Pankit Desai, a seasoned corporate leader with nearly three decades of experience in the tech industry. Pankit shares his insights into the ever-evolving world of technology and its profound impact on businesses and society. He also takes us on a journey through the waves of technological advancements he has witnessed throughout his career, from crowdsourcing to digita
The Future of Compliance and Security with AI | Rachael Greaves, Castlepoint
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of compliance and security with special guest Rachael Greaves, co-founder of Castlepoint, a tech company revolutionizing the industry. Rachael shares her journey, starting from her early days at Hitachi Data Systems, where she discovered her passion for storage systems and eventually found her way into the field of audit. Rachael's frustration wi
Unleashing the Potential of Structural Biology with AI | Raphael Townshend, Atomic AI
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of AI-driven drug discovery and its potential to revolutionize the field of structural biology. Our guest, Raphael Townshend, the founder of Atomic AI, shares his journey from engineering to AI and his profound interest in the structural biology space. Raphael discusses his background in engineering and how his focus on AI, particularly computer
Transforming Oil & Gas Industries with Technology | Mark Smith, CleanConnect.AI
In this episode, we speak with technology expert Mark Smith, who shares his experience with podcasting and how he became an entrepreneur. Mark discusses his background, previous success with Windows NT Magazine, and his podcast, Digital Roughnecks. He also talks about how Zoom has become the leading platform for video conversations and recounts the pivotal moment when media business owners sought
Transforming the Fish Farming Industry with AI | Bryton Shang, Aquabyte
In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Bryton Shang, an engineer, and technologist with a background in operations and financial engineering from Princeton. Bryton has been a co-founder and CTO of multiple tech startups, with his latest venture, Aquabyte, utilizing artificial intelligence to detect sick animals in fish farms. Bryton discusses the challenges facing the fish farming industry and
Impact of Generative AI on Critical Needs and Tech Companies | Igor Jablokov, Pryon
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Igor Jablokov, an artificial intelligence expert who has had a long and varied career in the industry. We discuss the emerging technology of multimodal interfaces, which allow users to choose from different modes of input and output, and how consumer tech companies have been able to package this technology and make it accessible to the mass market.
Investment Strategies: Unveiling the Power of AI-driven Corrective Methods for Informed Decision Making | Ernest Chan, PredictNow.AI
In this episode, we delve into the captivating career path of Ernest Chan, the Founder, and CEO of PredictNow.AI. Despite starting with a degree in physics, Chan has made a name for himself in the world of finance and machine learning. With experience from working at IBM Research in natural language processing, machine learning, and speech recognition, to developing groundbreaking methods to compa
AI-Powered Customer Support Automation | Deon Nicholas, Forethought
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI-powered customer support with Deon Nicholas, CEO and Co-founder of Forethought. Deon shares his journey into the field of AI and how his passion for technology led him to start his own company. He explains how Forethought's natural language processing technology is transforming the customer conversation experience by providing customers with quick and
AI Automation In Fraud Detection & Retail Merchandise Planning | Gary Saarenvirta, Daisy Intelligence
In this episode of the Darius Gantt Show, we sit with Gary Saarenvirta, the founder and CEO of Daisy Intelligence, to discuss his journey in the world of autonomous AI and the challenges and successes of building a company that revolutionizes decision making. Gary is a preeminent expert on autonomous AI, and his company has pioneered explainable decisions as a service for merchandise planning and
AI-Powered Customer Service: Revolutionizing the Calling Experience | Alex Sambvani, Slang.AI
Calling a business should not be a frustrating experience where you're forced to endure terrible hold music and struggle to reach a human representative. In this episode, we sit down with Alex Sambvani, CEO and Co-Founder of Slang.AI, to discuss how AI is transforming customer service. Slang.AI utilizes voice AI technology to create personalized, interactive conversations with customers, revolutio
Building and Managing High-Quality Datasets for Machine Learning | Jason Liang, SuperAnnotate
One of the stand-out characteristics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is its ability to learn, for better or for worse. It's this ongoing effort that distinguishes AI from static, code-dependent software. It's also precisely this ability that makes high-quality annotated data a crucial element in training representative, successful, and bias-free AI models. In this episode, we sit down with Jason
The Future of Website Content Creation | Andrew Palmer, Bertha AI
Today we sit with Andrew Palmer, founder of Bertha AI, to discuss the revolutionary tool that uses ChatGPT and OpenAI to create compelling marketing copy and images in a fraction of the time it would take to do it manually. In this conversation, Andrew talks about his entrepreneurial journey prior to Bertha AI, which includes developing a web hosting management solution for agencies, advocating fo
Using AI to Produce Healthier and More Sustainable Food Options | Jason Bull, Benson Hill
Historically, breeding has been a blend of science and chance – a lengthy, expensive process where outcomes often come with tradeoffs. As one plant characteristic such as yield is optimized, another such as protein content is compromised. CropOS changes this by enabling greater control and precision, this means reduced costs and greater accessibility. In this episode of the podcast, we sit down wi
Building a Smarter Workflow: The Rise of AI-Enabled Task Automation | Pascal Weinberger, Bardeen AI
Today we sit down with Pascal, the founder, and CEO of Bardeen AI, a leading workflow automation company. Pascal shares his journey in the AI and machine learning field, and how his experience of spending too much time on repetitive tasks led to the creation of Bardeen, a platform designed to automate micro functions for users. They discuss how Bardeen integrates AI into its platform to understand
An AI-Driven Approach to Managing an Explosion of Data Alongside Data Privacy Concerns | Abhi Sharma, Relyance AI
As software development accelerates, it's becoming increasingly challenging for legal, security, and IT teams to track personal data flows. Manual workflows like forms and meetings can leave them in the dark, putting user and customer trust at risk. That's where Relyance AI comes in. Their machine learning technology builds a dynamic, real-time data inventory and map to monitor how personal data m
Voice Moderation: Fighting Toxic Online Behavior with AI | Mike Pappas, Modulate.
Many game studios and developers are aware of the toxicity and harassment happening in their games and have put what's known as "reactive moderation" measures in place as a response. Built on advanced machine learning technology and designed with player safety and privacy in mind, ToxMod triages voice chat to flag bad behavior, analyzes the nuances of each conversation to determine toxicity, and e
Leveraging AI to Bring Personalization to the Grocery Shopping Experience | Henry Michaelson, Halla AI
With the advent of online shopping, the supermarket industry is undergoing a major transformation. As more consumers shift to online grocery shopping, experts predict that it will make up 20% of all grocery shopping by 2026. In response, grocery stores are seeking innovative technologies to enhance the in-store experience and stay ahead of the competition. Today, we speak with Henry Michelson, C
Enabling Industrial Engineers to Optimize Operations via an Industrial AI Platform AI for Industrial | Humera Malik, Canvass AI
The use cases for AI are ever expanding, especially in sectors that typically wouldn't have been known for using AI. For example, Canvass AI offers an Industrial AI platform that fast tracks operational efficiency, profitability, and sustainability goals for large scale oil and gas, chemical and manufacturing operations. In this episode, I sit with Humera Malik the founder and CEO of Canvass AI
Enterprise AI Infrastructure: Effectively Deploying AI Models Across Varied Environments | Adam Gibson, Konduit
Today, I sat with Adam Gibson, the founder of Konduit, who is building the tooling for AI development and model deployment. Konduit is on a mission to help run AI models where developers want them to run - whether that be in the cloud on premise, the edge, or mobile. Adam explains the new projects they are working on and the importance of the acceleration of AI adoption. Founder Bio: Ada
Transitioning to Autonomous Mining with The Help of AI | Bibhrajit Halder, Safe AI
In this episode we sit with Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO of SafeAI. SafeAI is leveraging artificial intelligence to enable the transition to autonomous mining in construction. They're retrofitting heavy vehicles in site operations with autonomous technology to enable a safer and more productive worksite. Bibhrajit is a seasoned operator and technologist in the AI space. He has led and sup
Conversational AI Purpose Built for Marketing Automation | Anu Shukla, Botco.ai
In this episode we sit with Anu Shukla, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Botco.ai. Botco.ai is a conversational marketing platform, enabling meaningful and intelligent conversations between businesses and their customers. Leveraging conversational AI, its platform, optimizes marketing performance by enabling businesses to create personalized experiences. Anu is a serial entrepreneur with 20
Unlocking the Power of AI by Organizing Unstructured, Spatial Data | Kirk Marple, Unstruk Data
In this episode we sit with Kirk Marple, Founder and CEO of Unstruk Data. Unstruk Data is enabling its customers to utilize information stored in video image, 3D and industrial files with its knowledge hub, which is designed specifically for spatial and unstructured data. Its technology unlocks the information stored in these data files so that you can easily search, visualize, analyze, and integr
Automating Ultrasound Imaging Analysis | Hila Goldman, DiA Imaging Analysis
In this episode, we sit with Hila Goldman Aslan, Co-Founder and CEO of DIA analysis. DIA analysis leverages artificial intelligence to analyze ultrasound images. Historically, this been a complex, manual process requiring trained professionals. With the help of AI/automation, Hila and her team are enabling fast and accurate analysis with users of various levels of experience. Hila is a former
Optimizing Ad -Driven Growth with Artificial Intelligence | ZeZe Peters, Beam City
In this episode we sit with ZeZe Peters, Founder of Beam City, a unified advertising automation platform that uses AI to help businesses. Beam City plans and optimizes ads across all top ad channels. ZeZe and I discuss several topics related to building and launching an AI product, building effective teams, how the pandemic shifted the conversation around adtech, and much much more If your compan
The Xs and Os of building and enduring, high ROI AI product | Babak Hodjat, Cognizant
This episode is action packed with advice on standing up a commercially viable AI product. Our guest, Babak Hodjat (CTO of AI, Cognizant), is an incredibly successful AI founder with multiple successful exits. Lucky for us, he also touches on some of his failures and challenges faced when building AI. This is a must listen for anyone building AI products or teams internally. If you are inspir
Maximizing Production Quality and Cost Efficiencies in Manufacturing | Greta Cutulenco, Acerta
Manufacturing is an industry that has taken early interest in the promise that artificial intelligence will deliver massive productivity gains. Sectors such as autonomous vehicles are generating massive amounts of data that can be used to improve production and vehicle safety, reduce part recalls, and optimize costs using AI. In this episode, we sit with Greta Cutulenco (Founder and CEO of Acer
Leveraging AI to Optimize Executive Decision Making through Advance Search | Leigh Fatzinger, Turbine Labs
Google is the king of search. But, is it the right search platform to use across all use cases? Today's guest, Leigh Fatzinger (Founder, Turbine Labs) explains why and how executive decision making requires a more contextually relevant solution. SEO and ad spend can reduce the relevancy of information served up to executives while they are trying to make critical business decisions. Turbine
From 0 to Unicorn in 5 Years. Building an AI-Driven Transcriptions and Captioning Platform | Tom Livne, Verbit
Recently valued at $2 billion, Verbit is the latest AI-platform to reach unicorn status. The startup has grown to $100mm in annual recurring revenue in only five years through its AI-driven transcription and captioning platform. In this episode we sit with Tom Livne, Founder and CEO, to discuss several topics including how he leveraged the gig economy to build a more powerful AI product, growt
Improving Food Product Quality and Supply Chain Costs with AI | Riana Lynn, Journey Foods
Each bite of food we eat was prepared using a recipe with several ingredients with varying quantities depending on the food. Apply that across a global food industry and you can understand the immense amount of data pouring out of this process alone. Interestingly, the food industry still leverages dated processes for producing and delivering high quality food products. Journey Foods has arriv
Using 3D Image Analysis to Build Great Products | Paul Powers, Physna
Manufacturing and design firms continue to stumble upon novel use cases for artificial intelligence. Today we learn more about how 3D imaging data is reducing supply chain complexity for manufacturing parts. Startups also have an interesting challenge in acquiring the data necessary to train machine learning models. In this episode with Paul Powers, Founder and CEO of Physna, we dive into what
Saving the Lives of Stroke Patients with Artificial Intelligence | David Golan, Viz.ai
There is always room for AI that improves the quality of human life. In this case, we examine an artificial intelligence solution that is actually saving lives. For stroke victims, the length of the process from scan to treatment is often the difference between life and death. Today, many hospitals deal with preventable death due to processes that delay wait times for treatment of stroke patien
Creating Trust and Transparency in High-Performance AI Solutions | Will Uppington, TruEra
AI is often referred to as a "black box" as AI practitioners struggle to explain why a model generates a given prediction. As AI is being deployed into the real world, organizations are not only tasked with producing high performance models but also with avoiding AI models that are bias (and have a negative impact on society). In this episode, I am joined by Will Uppington, Founder and CEO of T
Keeping law firms honest – leveraging AI to bring transparency to legal spend | Raj Goyle, Bodhala
Legal fees – the line item in your budget you hate to see, but also the critical service that keeps your business afloat. Most executives haven't the slightest idea of what legal services should cost and how what they are charged compares to the market rates. Simply put, transparency in legal spend does not exist – until now. Bodhala is leveraging AI to demystify and recommend legal services ba
Leveraging AI to Protect the Community from Active Shooter Threats | Mike Lahiff, ZeroEyes
AI is often thought of as the tech that is going to replace human workers. Less often do we see opportunities for AI to improve and protect human life. Active shooter threats have begun to become a more common media headline. This issue also plays itself out in the commercial sector as disgruntled employees create unsafe environments in the workforce. Security cameras are common and spread thr
How to Become an AI Driven Organization + Using Prebuilt AI Tools to Get Started | OutSystems
Virtually every company is becoming a tech company, or tech-enabled at the very least. The challenge is that the global talent shortage for software developers is slowing the rate at which we can innovate. This challenge is even more pronounced when we consider cutting edge technology such as artificial intelligence. For more than 20 years, OutSystems mission has been to allow every organizatio
How AI enables customer support to empathize with customers | Etie Hertz, Loris.ai
After three hours of waiting to talk to customer support, you finally reach a real human who you hope will be able to solve your problems. Unfortunately, that human doesn't seem to care about your issues any more than the automated support system that had you waiting. Is it because the support agent doesn't care – potentially – but it's nothing personal. Consistently listening to customer issue
Improving Performance of Edge Devices with Neural Network Optimization | Nick Romano, Deeplite
The cloud was a gift to AI, enabling the compute power necessary for company to leverage powerful ML algorithms. As edge technologies such as smart phones, drones, and autonomous driving begin to incorporate greater cognitive capabilities, processing speeds and decision making need to be more efficient at the device level. To solve this problem, Deeplite has emerged with a solution that optimize
Improving Visual Inspection in Manufacturing with AI | Max Versace, Neurala
The gig economy has created jobs we never would have imagined. This offered those in "boring, low skill" jobs an opportunity to earn a living while enjoying a better quality of life. Fortunately, AI is stepping in to fill the empty seats these workers once occupied. Manufacturing is a great example of this activity. Production lines once required humans to review products for defects – a quite
Providing Tools for the Masses to Build Conversational AI | Alex Weidauer, Rasa
he real goal of Conversational AI is not to make users believe they are speaking with a human. The real goal is to enable robots to solve issues faster and more effectively, using conversation. Chatbot technology was among the first AI use cases that received early hype. Many early attempts to build failed due to an inability to truly solve issues or due to poor user experience. As the hype ha
Getting machine learning models into product faster and more cost efficiently | Diego Oppenheimer, Algorithmia
The rate at which technology is advancing is incredible. From all of the use cases we've explored in this podcast alone, we've seen some mind-boggling uses of AI. As innovators, we're always trying to push the boundaries of what's possible – in this case via AI – but we also need resources to support rapid innovation when we get ahead of our skis. DevOps is a field that is enabling more safe an
Enabling the Power of 5G through AI-Driven Wireless Signal Processing with Jim Shea of DeepSig
The tech world is fired up due to the emergence of 5G and the potential for game changing technology that it is enabling. From autonomous driving vehicles to AI applications running on edge devices, 5G is set to open the door to exponentially more powerful tech. The challenge is that traditional systems are not best fit to move messages/signals from point A to point B with the proper efficiency
Eliminating Employee Frustration with IT Issues Through Automation | Pat Calhoun, Espressive
How customers experience a company's product or service is always top of mind for executives. However, wise executives know that employee experience should be equally valued. As businesses become increasingly driven by technology, the quantity of help desk tickets are growing exponentially. Quickly solving these issues results for employees has a direct impact on employee downtime and satisfact
