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Retro21 Studios Podcast

Retro21 Studios Podcast

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Ep 35S4E1 - A Conversation with Adir Ben Yehuda, CEO and founder of AutonomyAI

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast Brand Storytelling - , we present Season 4, Episode 1 - A Conversation with Adir Ben Yehuda, CEO and founder of AutonomyAI. Adir's a SaaS and go-to-market leader who previously served as a founding executive at Walnut.io. Today, he leads AutonomyAI and the team behind Fei Studio — a system that collapses the gap between product intent and real production delivery, helping teams move faster by removing handoffs, reducing iteration cycles, and letting more of the organization contribute directly to shipping outcomes while engineering stays in control.

Feb 23, 202625 min

Ep 34S3E3- A Conversation with George Earle, Chief Growth Officer, Praxie

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S3E3- A Conversation with George Earle, Chief Growth Officer at Praxie.com.

Jul 13, 202533 min

Ep 33S3E2- A Conversation with Jessica DeAngelo  Chief Hiking Officer 🌲 of Hike to Become™

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S3E2- A Conversation with Jessica DeAngelo Chief Hiking Officer 🌲 of Hike to Become™ Why We Are Afraid to Walk into the Woods | Jessica DeAngelo | TEDxISU Jessica DeAngelo is the Chief Hiking Officer and visionary behind Hike to Become™, where she guides business leaders to harness the power of nature to unlock their greatest potential. With a background in Global Sales and Strategy, Jessica has traveled the world and worked with top Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Nike, and Uber. Through her research, she discovered that breaking free from living on autopilot starts with learning to become powerfully present in nature. As the creator of the HIKE31 Challenge, Jessica inspires people to step out of the office and into nature to solve their biggest business challenges and spark their most innovative ideas. In her TEDx Talk, “Why We Are Afraid to Walk Into the Woods,” she reveals that our greatest fears aren’t always what they seem—and the only way to uncover them is to take a walk in the woods.

Feb 2, 202535 min

Ep 32S3E1- A Conversation with Andy Yates, Technology & Corporate Strategist

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S3E1- A Conversation with Andy Yates, Technology & Corporate Strategist.

Jan 27, 202525 min

Ep 31S2E8- A Conversation with Deena Pierott, CEO iUrbanTeen

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E8- A Conversation with Deena Pierott, CEO iUrbanTeen. As the CEO and Executive Director of iUrban Teen, Deena leads a nationally recognized program that brings STEM+C+A (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Computing, Arts) education to historically excluded youth ages 13 to 18.

Nov 1, 202423 min

Ep 30S2E7 - A Conversation with Rose City Techies Co-Founders Annie Baker and Brooklyn Whittman

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E7 - A Conversation with Rose City Techies Co-Founders Annie Baker and Brooklyn Whittman. Rose City Techies We're an inclusive community of techies dedicated to building, creating, and exploring the future of technology together. This is a place for those who want to find inspiration and forge meaningful connections, all focused on the central theme of our work. Rose City Techies is founded on non-traditional and creative perspectives, offering a fresh approach to the tech and startup scene. We welcome all tech centric perspectives - UX designers, developers, founders, digital marketers, product managers, graphic designers, students, career switchers, or whatever tech role you’re in! Come join—you can sit with us. Brooklyn Wittemn, UX Designer & Researcher | AI Powered Automation | Digital Storyteller Annie Baker, UX Designer | Marketing Manager

Oct 28, 202425 min

Ep 29S2E6 - A Conversation with Andrew Lekashman, AI LLM/Infrastructure, Product Owner.

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E6 - A Conversation with Andrew Lekashman, AI LLM/Infrastructure, Product Owner. Andrew is a technical product manager with expertise in AI, product management, and eCommerce. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, launch innovative products, and drive business growth through strategic planning and market analysis. Strong background in developing and managing technical product roadmaps, enhancing customer engagement, and optimizing product lifecycle management.

Oct 8, 202433 min

Ep 28S2E5 - A Conversation with George Earle, Chief Growth Officer, Praxie, Inc.

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E5 - A Conversation with George Earle, Chief Growth Officer, Praxie, Inc. George is the Chief Growth Officer at Praxie, a leading software company that provides hyperscaler-based Event Stack architecture with embedded enterprise AI for digital manufacturing, strategy and innovation solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the software industry, George has a deep domain expertise in machine learning and AI, agile development, business case creation, and enterprise solution development.

Sep 10, 202431 min

Ep 27S2E4 - A Conversation with Li Hong, AI Product & Solution Management

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E4 - A Conversation with Li Hong, AI Product & Solution Management. Li made a career switch from the software side to the hardware universe! He researchs and evaluates the latest development in AI / ML and develop technical solutions for targeted enterprise customers: - Developing ChatGPT-like prototype using Streamlit, Python and Llama-2-70b-chat ingesting PDF documents and providing a query interface - Setup online AI Test Beds based on Stable Diffusion via AUTOMATIC1111 - Developing working prototype AI applications based on Llama-2 7b/70b and Falcon 40/180b pertained LLM. - Setup NVIDIA AI Enterprise suite to evaluate and integrate NVIDIA software suite - TAO, Triton, NeMo and more.

Aug 24, 202421 min

Ep 26S2E3 - Part I - A Conversation with Erin Reddick, Founder of ChatBlackGPT

As part of the Retro21 Studios podcast series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E3 - Part I - A Conversation with Erin Reddick, Founder of ChatBlackGPT https://chatblackgpt.com/ ---------------------------------- A word from the Founder… "A technology built without Black voices told on the world. That technology is Artificial Intelligence. The racism and bias it echos, sings our song of sorrow in the language of privilege. AI is our greatest opportunity to be believed. Even they know, the "data don't lie". For once, technology has become our ally, an unintended consequences of business as usual. Black people are the sufferer and the solution to the future of technology. Beautifully made to renaissance, access is ours to start over again, this time in a realm not vulnerable to fire. AI cannot unlearn, so show it the truth. While society politicizes Black skin, culture and history, we solidify it-digitally. The new privilege is permanence, and no permission is needed. ChatBlackGPT is 1% of our story. Let us continue to create it together." -The host, not Hero

Aug 8, 202428 min

Ep 25S2E2 - A Conversation with Kurt Schrader, CEO and Co-Founder of Shortcut

As part of the Retro21 Studios series - Brand Storytelling, we present S2E2 - A Conversation with Kurt Schrader, CEO and Co-Founder of Shortcut ---------------------------------- A Focus on Outcomes, not Output Shortcut is the only project management tool that lets you connect your company's Objectives (and Key Results) with your team's development work, together in one place. We call this The Shortcut Way, a new methodology that we've spent years researching and developing. It's a fresh new approach to building products - one that addresses one of the biggest pain points in product development: ensuring everyone in the organization is aligned and driving towards the right objectives.

Mar 13, 202429 min

Ep 24S2E1 - P2 - A conversation with D’Angelo Senat- Founder and CEO of Allpeep

Retro21 Studios podcast, introduces a second season by presenting S1E2 - Part 2 - A conversation with D’Angelo Senat, Founder and CEO of Allpeep AllPeep is about giving Brands the power to engage with their communities on their own terms. We want to make it easier for your brand to talk regularly with your community and biggest supporters. We want your brand to build genuine relationships with your communities locally or around the world. The AllPeep ecosystem empowers the connection between a brand having access to an ideal customer and leveraging their communities—because we believe in a brands’ village being the key to the Brands essential growth.

Mar 10, 202421 min

Ep 23S1E16 - PI - A conversation with D’Angelo Senat, Founder and CEO of Allpeep

S1E16- PI - A conversation with D’Angelo Senat, Founder and CEO of Allpeep AllPeep is about giving Brands the power to engage with their communities on their own terms. We want to make it easier for your brand to talk regularly with your community and biggest supporters. We want your brand to build genuine relationships with your communities locally or around the world. The AllPeep ecosystem empowers the connection between a brand having access to an ideal customer and leveraging their communities—because we believe in a brands’ village being the key to the Brands essential growth.

Dec 21, 202330 min

Ep 22S1E15- PII - A conversation with Jason Brinkley, PhD, Biostatistician and Health Researcher

As part of our series on Responsible AI, please join us for S1E15- PII A conversation with Jason Brinkley, PhD, Biostatistician and Health Researcher: Auditing Algorithms: The Need for New Tools to Combat Bias in Artificial Intelligence NIST Publication NIST AI Risk Management Framework Dr. Jason Brinkley is a Biostatistician and Health Researcher out of Raleigh, NC. He maintains an Adjunct Professor of Public Health and a researcher with the NC Agromedicine Institute at East Carolina University. Dr. Brinkley has worked with a variety of individuals in the medicine, public health, business, education, and the natural and social sciences. He currently serves as NC Chapter Representative for the American Statistical Association and is on the Executive Committee for the Southeast SAS Users Group. He balances research time between theoretical ways to assess the impact of medical interventions on public health and the best practices for using statistical software. A member of the American Statistical Association, the American Public Health Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science; he recently served on the Customer Advisory Board of the JMP Division of SAS Institute.

Dec 6, 202325 min

Ep 21S1E15- PI - A conversation with Jason Brinkley, PhD, Biostatistician and Health Researcher

As part of our series on Responsible AI, please join us for S1E15- PI - A conversation with Jason Birkley, PhD, Biostatistician and Health Researcher. Dr. Jason Brinkley is a Biostatistician and Health Researcher out of Raleigh, NC. He maintains an Adjunct Professor of Public Health and a researcher with the NC Agromedicine Institute at East Carolina University. Dr. Brinkley has worked with a variety of individuals in the medicine, public health, business, education, and the natural and social sciences. He currently serves as NC Chapter Representative for the American Statistical Association and is on the Executive Committee for the Southeast SAS Users Group. He balances research time between theoretical ways to assess the impact of medical interventions on public health and the best practices for using statistical software. A member of the American Statistical Association, the American Public Health Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science; he recently served on the Customer Advisory Board of the JMP Division of SAS Institute. Dr. Brinkley has authored or co-authored articles in a wide range of journals including Biometrics, Statistics in Medicine, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Journal of Cancer Therapy, Partner Abuse, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Neuropsychiatric Genetics, Obesity Surgery, The Family Journal, The Journal of Social Media in Society, The Journal of Autism Developmental Disorders, Hospital Pediatrics, Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, and Preventive Medicine. He has expertise in a wide range of statistical and biostatistical methods (e.g. Longitudinal and Survival Regression Methods, Predictive Modeling, Causal Inference, Cluster Analysis) along with basic psychometric methods (Factor Analysis, Reliability, Rasch Models); he specializes in customized data visualizations, maps and dashboarding.

Nov 27, 202316 min

Ep 20S1E14- PII - A conversation with Eric Hedberg PhD, Quantitative Social Science Methodologist

As part of our series on Responsible AI, please join us for S1E14- Part II - A conversation with Eric Hedberg PhD, Quantitative Social Science Methodologist. After graduating from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College with his Associate of Arts degree in 1999, Eric Christopher (E. C.) Hedberg earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago 10 years later. Hedberg's current areas of research include investigating the design of evaluations in education and criminology, in addition to measuring social capital through social network contextual effects. He is best known for estimating and publishing important experimental design parameters. Hedberg has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed methodological papers and books that have appeared in education, medical, and criminological journals, while also contributing to numerous reports and presentations at major research conferences such as APPAM, AERA, SREE, ASA, and ISNA. He has also authored a SAGE “little green” book on statistical power analysis.

Nov 20, 202315 min

Ep 19S1E14- PI - A conversation with Eric Hedberg PhD, Quantitative Social Science Methodologist

As part of our series on Responsible AI, please join us for S1E14- Part I - A conversation with Eric Hedberg PhD, Quantitative Social Science Methodologist. After graduating from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College with his Associate of Arts degree in 1999, Eric Christopher (E. C.) Hedberg earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago 10 years later. Hedberg's current areas of research include investigating the design of evaluations in education and criminology, in addition to measuring social capital through social network contextual effects. He is best known for estimating and publishing important experimental design parameters. Hedberg has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed methodological papers and books that have appeared in education, medical, and criminological journals, while also contributing to numerous reports and presentations at major research conferences such as APPAM, AERA, SREE, ASA, and ISNA. He has also authored a SAGE “little green” book on statistical power analysis.

Nov 16, 202318 min

Ep 18S1E13 - PII - A Conversation with Danielle Wallace, PhD,  Sociology, University of Chicago

S1E13 - PII - A Conversation with Danielle Wallace, PhD, Sociology, University of Chicago, is the first in our series that delves into the broad topic of responsible, ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). This episode explores the implications of AI (algorithmic bias) in criminal sentencing. Danielle Wallace, holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago. She is currently an associate professor in criminology at Arizona State University.

Nov 15, 202318 min

Ep 17S1E13 - PI - A Conversation with Danielle Wallace, PhD,  Sociology, University of Chicago

S1E13 - PI - A Conversation with Danielle Wallace, PhD, Sociology, University of Chicago, is the first in our series that delves into the broad topic of responsible, ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). This episode explores the implications of AI (algorithmic bias) in criminal sentencing. Danielle Wallace, holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago. She is currently an associate professor in criminology at Arizona State University.

Nov 6, 202319 min

Ep 16S1E12 - PII - A Conversation with CEO Ralph Beaudouin - GCA

Season One, Episode 12 - PII - A Conversation with Ralph Beaudouin, CEO and Founder of GameChanger Analytics.

Oct 10, 202312 min

Ep 15S1E12 - PI - A Conversation with CEO Ralph Beaudouin - GCA

Season One, Episode 12 - A Conversation with Ralph Beaudouin, CEO and Founder of GameChanger Analytics.

Oct 7, 202311 min

Ep 13E11.1 - Part I - A Conversation with Adaviv

Join Retro 21 Studios podcast interview with Ian Seiferling, CEO and Moe Vazifeh, Co-Founders at AdaViv. We help farms to maximize profitability and thrive in a more sustainable future Adaviv partners with growers to navigate the complexity of cultivation with lean methodologies driven by recent advances in AI so growers can focus business decisions, differentiate and achieve sustained profitability. Our team Emerging from MIT, our diverse team of global engineers and seasoned agronomists share a unified vision of integrating AI and agriculture further to enhance productivity, sustain ecosystems, and secure global food supply. https://www.adaviv.com/

Oct 3, 202317 min

Ep 12E10.2 - Part II - A Conversation with Toi Cook, NFL Super Bowl XXIX Champion

S1E10.2 Part 2 -presents "A Conversation with Toi Cook, NFL Super Bowl XXIX Champion with the San Francisco 49's and inducted into Stanford University Hall of Fame in football and baseball. Toi Cook is currently CEO of The Cardinal Media Group. Toi Fitzgerald Cook is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the eighth round of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 188 lb (85 kg). defensive back from Stanford University, he played in 11 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1997. In 1992, he had a career-high six interceptions for 90 yards and one touchdown for the Saints. He appeared in Super Bowl XXIX for the victorious San Francisco 49ers. He had an interception in the Super Bowl. Before his NFL career, he was an outfielder, and the lead off hitter, on Stanford's 1987 College World Series national champion baseball team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toi_Cook Stanford University 1987 NCAA Champions The 1987 season went down in the record books as one of the finest in Stanford’s storied baseball history. Not only did the Cardinal set a then-school record with 53 wins and capture the Pacific-10 Conference Southern Division by five full games, but under then 11th-year head coach Mark Marquess, Stanford finally captured the ultimate prize – the College World Series championship. https://gostanford.com/sports/2014/6/16/209523218.aspx?id=6228 Jun 7, 2021 — NFL pledges to halt 'race-norming' and review brain injury claims by Black players. https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-06-07/toi-cook-neurosurgeon-diagnosis-nfl-denies-claim-without-explanation

Sep 18, 202319 min

Ep 10S1E9: PII MicroSummit: Cannabis as a gateway to AgTech

Welcome to the Cannabis, A Gateway to Ag-tech, Virtual Micro Summit presented by Retro 21 Studios.We bring together two leaders in the cannabis industry to discuss the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and the cannabis market.Our featured participants will share their insights, experiences, and expertise in leveraging technology and AI to drive innovation and growth in the cannabis industry. This micro summit is a unique opportunity to learn from industry pioneers and gain valuable knowledge about the future of cannabis and its integration with cutting-edge technologies.

Jul 25, 202316 min

Ep 9S1E9: P1: MicroSummit: Cannabis as a gateway to AgTech

Welcome to the Cannabis, A Gateway to Ag-tech, Virtual Micro Summit presented by Retro 21 Studios.We bring together two leaders in the cannabis industry to discuss the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and the cannabis market.Our featured participants will share their insights, experiences, and expertise in leveraging technology and AI to drive innovation and growth in the cannabis industry. This micro summit is a unique opportunity to learn from industry pioneers and gain valuable knowledge about the future of cannabis and its integration with cutting-edge technologies.

Jul 24, 202315 min

Ep 8E8: Micro Summit Sponsorship

We are excited to announce the upcoming Virtual Micro Summit on Cannabis, A Gateway to Ag-tech, presented by Retro 21 Studios. Scheduled for July 25, 2023 ​As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to align your brand with this cutting-edge summit and gain valuable exposure to a targeted audience. We offer three sponsorship levels, each designed to maximize your visibility and engagement: ​By sponsoring the Virtual Micro Summit on Cannabis: A Gateway to Ag-tech, you will not only support the advancement of the industry but further position your brand as in the field. This is an exceptional opportunity to use your sponsorship to connect with customers, partners and prospects, who are passionate about the future of cannabis and its integration with technology and AI. ​ Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we hope to welcome you as a valued sponsor. For more information, contact Retro 21 Studios at [email protected]

Jul 18, 20236 min

Ep 7E7: Patreon Edition

Hello there, friends of Retro21 studios and those who are intrigued by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the stories that interconnect them. We invite you to join us on Patreon as we continue our journey to create a comprehensive narrative about the evolving world of AI. Here's why you should consider pledging to our podcast: 1. Unique Insights: We provide you with a distinctive perspective on the world of AI. Through interviewing people from various walks of life, we offer a balanced view on how AI is transforming different sectors and impacting lives, both positively and negatively. We are exploring the frontiers of this exciting field, making sense of complex AI innovations, and delivering insights in a relatable, engaging manner. 2. Sustain Independent Journalism: Your patronage helps keep our podcast independent and advertisement-free. It ensures we can continue delivering unbiased, quality content without influence from third-party sponsors. 3. Supporting Innovation and Education: Your support also allows us to delve deeper into AI research, spend more time dissecting and discussing new papers, products, and initiatives. This way, we can keep providing our audience with the most recent and accurate information, promoting understanding and education in this rapidly changing field. By supporting us on Patreon, you become a part of our mission to enlighten, entertain, and educate about AI and its impacts on the world. Together, we can navigate this fascinating journey into the future. Join us today, and let's explore the vast world of AI together!

Jul 17, 202312 min

Ep 6E6: An AI Sermon? w/Nathan Lindseth

Season 1, Episode 6, provides a unique perspective and conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on religion and unique applications of technology and AI within the church.

Jun 27, 202325 min

Ep 5E5:  Mind The Moms:  Dr. Melissa Belli

Season 1, Episode 5, provides a unique perspective and conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on health and a unique applications to provide assistance for mothers in need.

Jun 24, 202324 min

Ep 4E4: Cannabis: A gateway to AgTech II

Season 1, Episode 4, provides a unique perspective and conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on AgTech and artificial intelligence.

Jun 17, 202328 min

Ep 3E3: Cannabis: A gateway to AgTech I

Season 1, Episode 3, provides a unique perspective and conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on AgTech and artificial intelligence.

Jun 10, 202326 min

Ep 2E2: A conversation with ChatGPT II

Season 1, Episode 2, provides a unique perspective and conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Jun 8, 202327 min

Ep 1E1: A conversation with ChatGPT I

Kick Off Season 1, Episode 1, with conversation about hot topics in the world of technology with a focus on artificial intelligence with ChatGPT.

May 23, 202329 min