Building AI Boston
"Building AI Boston" is a dynamic and engaging show dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence (AI) through open, inclusive conversations. Centered in Boston, a hub of innovation and technological advancement, the show is designed to bridge the gap between AI thought leadership and everyday understanding. We seek to demystify AI by connecting with real people and sharing real-world applications, ensuring that everyone—regardless of background—can join the conversations around ethical considerations, innovation and accessibility.
Episodes
Beyond the Prompt: Building Worlds with AI | Michael Gilday
What happens when AI becomes more than a tool and starts becoming part of the creative process itself?
On this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Michael Gilday, Founder, CEO, and Executive Creative Director of Deep Vibe, to explore the evolving relationship between human imagination and artificial intelligence.
Michael’s career has crossed television, radio, advertising, technology
The Open Accelerator: Turning AI Ideas Into Scalable Companies | Guest Stefanie Chiras
Boston has no shortage of people building ambitious AI products. The harder part is turning those ideas into companies and technologies that can actually work, scale, and succeed inside an enterprise.
That’s where the The Open Accelerator comes in. The new Massachusetts initiative is designed to help early-stage AI companies bridge the gap between promising prototypes and real-world adoption.
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Boston AI Week with Judah Phillips
What does it take to build an AI ecosystem that starts in one place but reaches far beyond it?
That’s the idea behind Boston AI Week, the community-driven festival Judah Phillips created to connect companies, academics, investors, government, cultural institutions, job seekers, students, and people who are simply curious about AI.
Judah is Chief AI and Product Officer at Market Holdings and has
Authentic AI Marketing with Molly Mahoney on Building AI Boston
In this exciting episode of Building AI Boston, hosts Anna and Chris sit down with AI marketing strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur Molly Mahoney to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses connect, communicate, and grow.
Known as “The Prepared Performer,” Molly has helped thousands of entrepreneurs leverage AI, content creation, and authentic storytelling to build
AI Built for Law: Thomson Reuters CPO David Wong on why purpose-built tools matter in legal
AI is really good at coming up with plans. It's not always great at executing them. David Wong thinks that gap is the whole story for legal AI right now, and it's why Thomson Reuters has been building the way they have.
David is Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters, which has been around for over a hundred years and is one of the most established names in legal information. He leads CoCounsel
Boston Tech Week with Rose Johnson on Building AI Boston
Traditional conferences put everyone in one venue and hand them a ticket. Tech Week flips it: hundreds of events across a city, hosted by whoever wants to host, all on a single calendar. Rose Johnson thinks this format gives the power back to creators, and Boston is about to find out what that looks like. Rose is a marketing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where she leads Tech Week, a16z's decentr
“It’s About Us” with guest Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist at MIT
Most AI conversations start with the technology. Bryan Reimer thinks that's exactly the problem.
A research scientist at MIT and global expert on AI, human behavior, mobility, and public policy, Bryan joins us to talk about his new book, How to Make AI Useful, and the thesis that cuts through the noise: the technology was never the point. We are.
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we get int
The Ethical AI Puzzle with guest Cansu Canca on Building AI Boston
What does it mean to build AI that actually works? Not just technically, but for the people it touches. In this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Cansu Canca, philosopher, Founder and Director of the AI Ethics Lab, and Director of Responsible AI Practice at Northeastern University, to talk about why getting AI ethics right is less about adding a policy at the end and more about how y
Reimagining Healthcare in the Age of AI with Sheila Phicil
What happens when we introduce powerful new technology into a system that was already failing the people it was built to serve? That is the question at the heart of this conversation. In this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Sheila Phicil, social change futurist, founder of Phicil-itate Change™, and author of the forthcoming book Remembering How to Care: Reimagining Healthcare in th
The future of workflow with Andie Dovgan
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Andie Dovgan, Chief Growth Officer at Creatio, a Boston-based unicorn CRM and workflow automation company, to explore what happens when AI moves beyond pilots and hype and starts reshaping real business workflows.
Andie breaks down the difference between AI as an assistant and agentic AI — autonomous systems capable of executing entire workf
Accessible by Design with guest Sandy Lacey, Perkins School for the Blind
At the heart of every revolution is an idea that expands who gets to participate.
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Sandy K. Lacey, the founding executive director of the Howe Innovation Center at Perkins School for the Blind, to explore how accessibility, AI, and Boston’s innovation ecosystem are converging to reshape what inclusive technology can look like.
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AI-Powered Accessibility with Raquel Ronzone, Perkins School for the Blind
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Raquel Ronzone, Associate Director of Strategy & Partnerships at the Howe Innovation Center at Perkins School for the Blind. Raquel shares her powerful story of being born four months premature with Retinopathy of Prematurity and how that experience fuels her work connecting the disability community with the innovation community. We talk abou
Leading the Life Sciences Revolution with Jenn Azar, CEO of Stellix
In this episode of Building AI Boston, co-hosts Anna Devere and Kara Peterson sit down with Jenn Azar, CEO of Stellix, a visionary leader helping accelerate innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and human ingenuity.
They explore how AI, digital transformation, and Industry 5.0 are reshaping the future of life sciences and drug discovery—from advanced manufacturing to personalized
Building Future Innovators with Charlotte Dungan of the Mark Cuban Foundation
🎙️ New Episode: Building Future Innovators
In this episode of Building AI Boston, co-hosts Anna Devere and Kara Peterson sit down with Charlotte Duncan, Chief Learning Officer at the Mark Cuban Foundation and Harvard-trained educator.
They explore how AI is transforming the way students learn — and why empowering the next generation with ethical, creative, and hands-on AI experience matters more
Driving trust with AI Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Parag Shah
Live from Suffolk University during Boston Startup AI Week!In this special episode of Building AI Boston, co-host Kara Peterson sits down with Parag Shah of CarGurus, a leader in applying AI and data science to bring more trust and transparency to car buying and selling.CarGurus is harnessing the power of AI to transform the car-shopping experience—empowering consumers with greater personalization
Building AI Boston | Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Brendan Witcher
Recorded live at Suffolk University during Boston Startup Week, this special episode of Building AI Boston brings together innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI.
Our guest, Brendan Witcher, a leading analyst and visionary on customer experience and digital strategy, shares powerful insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses, reshaping consumer expectations, an
Smarter AI Playbook with Brendan Witcher | Building AI Boston
n this episode of Building AI Boston, hosts Anna Devere and Kara Peterson sits down with Brendan Witcher, a leading voice on digital strategy and innovation, to break down what businesses really need in their Smarter AI Playbook.
Brendan shares practical insights into how organizations can successfully adopt AI without getting lost in the hype. From aligning AI initiatives with customer experienc
The Heart of Innovation with Dr. Ami Bhatt
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we are honored to welcome Dr. Ami Bhatt, a nationally recognized leader in cardiology, digital health innovation, and AI-driven patient care.
Dr. Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the inaugural Digital Health Advisory Committee at the FDA, shares how Boston is at the forefront of reimagining healthcare throug
Powered by Community with Stephanie Roulic
🎙️ Just dropped: A new Building AI Boston episode with Stephanie Roulic, Founder & CEO of Startup Boston!
Get the inside story on Boston’s startup ecosystem—and how AI is changing the game for founders and innovators. Stephanie shares her journey building Startup Boston, the power of community-driven innovation, and how today’s AI tools are making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever.
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A Blueprint for AI Readiness: Don’t Be the Ostrich
Welcome to Building AI Boston — where we explore the people and ideas shaping our AI future.
In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Baier, CEO of GAI Insights and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, to talk about what it really means to get AI-ready — as individuals, teams, and entire regions. From founding the AI Blueprint for Massachusetts to launching Boston AI Week and the wildly popu
AI for Job Seekers with Dr. Andrew Malinow
Welcome to Building AI Boston!
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Malinow, PhD, founder of Hey Junior — a cutting-edge AI tool designed to help job seekers land interviews faster by automating personalized engagement on LinkedIn.
About Andrew:
Andrew is a data scientist and humanitarian whose own experience navigating unemployment inspired him to create Hey Junior. His solution? A GPT
Revolutionizing Rare Disease Diagnosis with AI | Dr. Catherine Brownstein
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Catherine Brownstein, a leading force in pediatric genomics and rare disease research at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Brownstein shares how AI is revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat rare diseases, her collaboration with OpenAI, and why Boston is a global hub for medical innovation. With over 15 years of experience in bioi
The Art of Innovation with Onur Yüce Gün from New Balance
Join us for an inspiring episode of Building AI Boston as we sit down with Onur Yüce Gün, Director of Computational Design at New Balance and a trailblazer at the intersection of architecture, AI, and product innovation.
In this episode, Onur shares his journey from academia to architecture, and how his passion for parametric design, generative systems, and computation led him to revolutionize fo
Equitable Capital Access with Allison Byers
Join Allison Byers, founder and CEO of Scroobious, as she delves into the challenges and solutions surrounding equitable access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Drawing from her extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, Allison discusses the systemic barriers that diverse founders face and how innovative platforms like Scroobious are working to bridge the funding gap.
In this i
No-Code, Big Impact: Karen Kelly on Democratizing Innovation
Can you really launch an AI-driven product in a few hours with no code? Karen Kelly says yes — and she’s on a mission to prove it.
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we dive deep with Karen Kelly, a 3x founder, TEDx speaker, and marketing visionary whose career has spanned healthcare, media, and technology. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for imagination, connection, and compas
New Frontier of Storytelling with Jason Parks
In this episode, we sit down with visionary creator Jason Parks, CEO of ROTU Entertainment & Media, Ltd., to explore how art, empathy, and AI are shaping the future of immersive experiences. From the creation of narrative-driven virtual worlds to pioneering AI in game development and storytelling, Jason reveals how ROTU is pushing the boundaries of tech, culture, and consciousness.
🌐 Learn more a
Partnering with Robots with Dr. Tom Williams
Can robots really understand us? Dr. Tom Williams believes they must.
In this cutting-edge episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Dr. Tom Williams, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines and director of the MIRROR Lab (Mines Interactive Robotics Research in Human-Robot Teaming). His groundbreaking work explores how robots interpret human communication—and
AI Avenger with guest King Willonius
AI Avenger: Exploring Creativity and Innovation with King Willonius
In this episode titled "AI Avenger," we delve into the multifaceted world of King Willonius—comedian, filmmaker, technologist, and the creative mind behind the viral AI-generated song "BBL Drizzy." Recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, King Willonius shares his journey at the crossroads of comedy, technol
FemTech Resilience with Amanda Dorenberg
In this episode, we sit down with the visionary Amanda Dorenberg, President of Billboard Canada and a powerhouse in AI, data innovation, and digital transformation. From shaping smart cities to reinventing how we experience advertising and media, Amanda is at the forefront of merging artificial intelligence with real-world impact.
🚀 Discover how she’s leveraging AI to reimagine out-of-home adverti
Empowering Voices in Tech with Bobbie Carlton
In this episode of Building AI Boston, you will meet a true Boston Gamechanger, Bobbie Carlton, founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
An overview of Innovation Women and how it overcomes the gender bias in the high-tech community
Bobbie’s approach to ethical AI as a PR and Marketing Professional
Why being a creative hum
AI Runs on Dunkin' with Chris Angiolillo
In this episode of Building AI Boston, you will meet Boston’s own Chris Angiolillo
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How a local business owner “clones himself” with AI to better show up for his customers
Sequence automation for hiring and other process efficiency
How AI augments a Boston born franchise and how Dunkin stays on top of its game
Navigating the dangers of the hyper-efficient digi
Inspiring AI Leadership with Mike Grandinetti
In this episode of Building AI Boston, you will meet Boston’s Mike Grandinetti
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• Inside the World Economic Forum event at Davos, Switzerland
• Key takeaways from Imagination in Action AI Day and its impressive lineup
• Boston’s unique AI ecosystem and its impact on the world
• The role of creativity and innovation and why a human-centric approach matters in t
AI in Cultural Architecture
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How art and tech shaped a kid from Ohio into an award-winning, Harlem-based architect
The use of AI in blending history and a futuristic vision
The significance of cultural architecture in American history
Join us for an unexpected interview from beyond the Bay State and enjoy the artistic side of AI from a rising star who is now representing the United Sta
AI Empowered Women on Building AI Boston
Welcome to a special episode of Building AI Boston, where we bring you exclusive coverage from the AI Powered Women Summit at MIT! 🌟
This episode highlights inspiring discussions with AI experts, industry leaders, moderators, and attendees who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. We dive into the impact of women in AI, the challenges they face, and the breakthroughs that are paving
Backstage at CES with Jordan Harvey
In this episode of Building AI Boston, you will meet Jordan Harvey
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How a tech leader and futurist defines “Artificial Intelligence”
CES highlights from an Innovation Judge
Key takeaways from Jordan’s Insight Report about emerging trends
The upside of AI and how it can solve complex problems on a global scale
Join us for a fun insider view of the world’s
Human-Centered AI with guest Felicia Newhouse
In this episode of Building AI Boston, you will meet Dr. Felicia Newhouse, founder of Business to Human and a pioneer in the integration of artificial intelligence and human-centered business practices. With more than twenty years of experience as a tech executive in Boston's dynamic startup ecosystem, Dr. Newhouse knows what makes our region special.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
Wha
Cognitive Wellness Part Two with Joanna Peña-Bickley
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we’re thrilled to feature Joanna Peña-Bickley, a visionary in AI and design. Known as the “Mother of Cognitive Experience Design,” Joanna shares insights into her groundbreaking work, her journey in blending creativity with technology, and the future of AI in human-centered design. From her work with global companies to her passion for innovation, Joanna insp
Cognitive Wellness Part One with Joanna Peña-Bickley
In this episode of Building AI Boston, we’re thrilled to feature Joanna Peña-Bickley, a visionary in AI and design. Known as the “Mother of Cognitive Experience Design,” Joanna shares insights into her groundbreaking work, her journey in blending creativity with technology, and the future of AI in human-centered design. From her work with global companies to her passion for innovation, Joanna insp
Building AI Boston | Episode 1: Co-Founder Kara Peterson of Descrybe.ai - Access to Justice
In this compelling premiere episode of Building AI Boston, we dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming access to justice. Our guest is Kara Peterson, co-founder of Descrybe.ai, an award-winning startup leveraging AI to make legal research more accessible and equitable for everyone.
🔍 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
Kara’s inspiring journey to founding Descrybe.ai and her vision
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