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Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Daniela Braga, Founder & CEO at Defined.aiWhat you’ll get out of this episode:Pioneering Ethical AI: Dr. Daniela Braga shares her journey leading Defined.ai, a key player in ethically sourced data for generative AI.Transformative AI Applications: Highlighting breakthroughs like Ray-Ban Metaglasses and Adobe Firefly, Dr. Braga discusses AI's growing practical uses.Challenges in AI Data Sourcing: With growing regulations, the importance of ethically sourced and compliant data is crucial for AI progress.Future AI Trends: The rise of multimodal AI and its potential to reshape fields like healthcare and education excite Dr. Braga.Practical Advice on AI Adoption: Dr. Braga advises organizations to strategically plan their AI initiatives, starting with the build-or-buy decision.To Learn More About Defined.ai:Website https://www.defined.ai/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/definedai/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielabragaspeech/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Anthony Soohoo, Venture Advisor at AI Fund.What you’ll get out of this episode:Anthony Soohoo's Path to AI Fund: From leading digital transformations at Walmart to joining AI Fund, backed by Sequoia and NEA, Anthony shares his journey.AI's Untapped Opportunities: Emphasizing sectors like government tech and enterprise automation, Anthony explores how AI can streamline workflows and solve complex problems.Crowded AI Markets: Anthony identifies oversaturation in areas like chatbots and AI-enabled dating platforms while highlighting emerging niches.AI Success Stories: Examples from Amazon, JP Morgan, and Caterpillar demonstrate AI's potential to drive efficiency and unlock new capabilities.Future of AI Fund: Focused on solving complex issues across industries, AI Fund is targeting projects in sectors like transportation, supply chain, and public services.To Learn More About AI Fund:Website https://aifund.ai/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aifund/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysoohoo/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner at Mayfield Fund.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI's Transformative Potential: Navin Chaddha believes AI offers a 100x opportunity, transforming how machines understand and interact with human language.Investment Focus: Mayfield Fund targets early-stage AI ventures, partnering with entrepreneurs from ideation to post-seed stages.Human-Centric AI: Navin emphasizes the importance of AI as a collaborator, not a replacement, enhancing human productivity and creativity.Technological Innovations: AI data centers, advancements in cooling technologies, and new approaches to data transmission are shaping the industry's future.HumanX Conference: Navin is excited about the upcoming HumanX event, which focuses on the intersection of human and AI collaboration.To Learn More About Mayfield Fund:Website https://www.mayfield.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mayfield-fund/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/navinchaddha/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Kylan Gibbs, Co-Founder & CEO at Inworld AI.What you’ll get out of this episode:Revolutionizing NPCs: Kylan Gibbs explains how Inworld AI transforms NPCs from static entities to dynamic, memory-capable characters, enhancing immersion in gaming.Real-Time Interactivity: Learn how AI enables companions and in-game environments to adapt and react instantly to player actions, revolutionizing game mechanics.Technical Challenges and Innovations: The episode dives into the challenges of optimizing AI models for gaming hardware and the potential for on-device AI processing.Ethical Considerations: Kylan discusses the importance of ethical AI in gaming, addressing issues like manipulation and maintaining human-to-human connection.To Learn More About Inworld AI:Website https://inworld.ai/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/inworld-ai/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylangibbs/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Rahul Roy-Chowdhury, CEO at Grammarly.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI’s Role at Grammarly: Rahul discusses Grammarly's AI journey, evolving from NLP to advanced deep learning models for improved communication.The Mission-Driven Approach: Emphasizes Grammarly's core mission—helping users communicate effectively—by integrating AI into the entire communication lifecycle.Data Privacy and User Trust: Details Grammarly’s multi-layered security measures and commitment to user control and transparency in data handling.Future Vision: Plans to move beyond the text box, making Grammarly an always-available assistant throughout users' communication processes.To Learn More About Grammarly:Website https://www.grammarly.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammarly/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulrc/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Deepak Shrivastava, Co-Founder & CEO at Sunrise AI.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI Co-pilot for Customer Success: Deepak Shrivastava explains how Sunrise AI enables enterprise account managers to work faster and more efficiently by leveraging AI technology.The Pivot to AI for Enterprises: Initially focused on credit scoring, Sunrise AI pivoted to solve a bigger gap in enterprise sales and customer success management.Ethical AI Deployment: Deepak emphasizes the importance of AI in shaping the future of work while ensuring ethical use, especially in data privacy and security.Challenges in AI Adoption: Large enterprises’ concerns about workflow disruption and data privacy are top priorities, and Sunrise AI has built enterprise-grade solutions to address these.To Learn More About Sunrise AI:Website https://www.sunrise.ai/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunrise-ai/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-shrivastava-3baa12/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Des Traynor, Co-Founder of Intercom.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI-First Pivot: Intercom's rapid decision to embrace AI, starting with ChatGPT's release, and integrating human augmentation features into their customer service platform.Finn’s Development: How Intercom’s AI chatbot, Finn, has answered 15 million customer queries, improving response times and user satisfaction.Human-AI Balance: Des emphasizes the importance of seamless handovers between AI and human agents, preventing customer frustration.Future of AI: Des predicts software development and industries requiring extensive research, like law and medicine, will undergo major AI-driven disruptions.Trust in AI: Intercom focuses on maintaining trust by avoiding AI hallucinations and ensuring the bot provides reliable, fact-based answers.To Learn More About Intercom:Website https://www.intercom.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/intercom/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/destraynor/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Victor Riparbelli, Co-Founder & CEO at Synthesia.What you’ll get out of this episode:Founding of Synthesia: Victor Riparbelli shares the early vision behind Synthesia and how partnering with Professor Matthias Niesner helped shape the company’s trajectory.AI Avatars and Video Translation: Synthesia enables businesses to create Hollywood-level videos with AI avatars and multilingual translation tools, significantly reducing production time and cost.Challenges and Innovations: Riparbelli discusses the technical hurdles of AI video creation and how Synthesia is developing more emotionally expressive avatars.Ethical Concerns in AI: The importance of consent and content moderation in preventing misuse of AI-generated content, like deepfakes.What’s Next for Synthesia: Riparbelli hints at new developments, including next-gen avatars capable of conveying emotions and seamless video translation tools.To Learn More About Synthesia:Website https://www.synthesia.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/synthesia-technologies/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorriparbelli/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder & CEO at Insilico Medicine.What you’ll get out of this episode:Insilico Medicine's AI-Driven Approach: Using deep learning for drug discovery, target identification, and disease modeling.Focus on Longevity: Alex Zhavoronkov’s mission to extend healthy human lifespan through advanced AI technologies.Life Models & Beyond: Development of life models using multi-modal transformers to understand aging and biology across species.Future of Biotech: Exploration of novel materials for sustainability and quantum computing's potential in healthcare.To Learn More About Insilico Medicine:Website https://insilico.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-silico-medicine/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhavoronkov/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Richard Tame, CFO at Ori.What you’ll get out of this episode:Scaling from Startup to IPO: Richard Tame shares his journey of helping companies grow from Series B to IPO and beyond, highlighting the crucial role of finance in rapid scaling.AI Infrastructure Leadership: Ori is building a GPU cloud infrastructure to support AI development, providing developers with on-demand and private cloud offerings.Lessons in Scaling Tech Companies: Richard emphasizes the importance of laying strong operational foundations early to handle future growth efficiently.Strategic Team Building: Tame discusses the challenges of building a high-performing finance team in fast-growing startups and the need for flexibility in talent management.Preparing for AI Growth: As the demand for AI services expands, Ori is poised to be a significant player in AI infrastructure with plans to design custom data centers optimized for AI workloads.To Learn More About Ori:Website https://www.ori.co/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ori-global-cloud/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtame/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Brian Goffman, VP at McKinsey & Company.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI’s transformative potential: Brian Goffman reflects on how generative AI, like early internet waves, is poised to revolutionize industries globally, with parallels to cloud and mobile technology adoption.Enterprise AI challenges: Organizations face hurdles such as legacy IT, unclear data strategies, and legal concerns, slowing AI’s integration into scalable production.Developer productivity boost: AI is transforming software development, with McKinsey's research showing up to a 50% improvement in speed for early adopters.Talent strategies for AI growth: Companies must adjust their workforce strategies by retraining or rehiring employees with AI expertise to stay competitive in this fast-evolving field.To Learn More About McKinsey & Company:Website https://www.mckinsey.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mckinsey/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangoffman/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital.What you’ll get out of this episode:Anthony Scaramucci shares his thoughts on AI stocks, arguing that while they may be in a bubble, they remain promising long-term investments.He recounts investment lessons, including missing early opportunities with Amazon and the long-term value of holding strong assets like Bitcoin.The convergence of AI and blockchain, and how both technologies will shape the future of productivity and security, is discussed.Scaramucci explores the need for checks and balances in AI to prevent potential risks and bad actors from causing harm.To Learn More About SkyBridge Capital:Website https://www.skybridge.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skybridge-capital/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Aaref Hilaly, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures.What you’ll get out of this episode:Early Entrepreneurial Experiences: Aaref Hilaly reflects on how founding two companies shaped his empathetic approach to evaluating AI startups.Investing in AI Companies: Focuses on team strength and market foothold as key factors in assessing potential AI businesses.Advice for Founders: Highlights the importance of staying focused on personal goals, rather than being distracted by external competition.AI's Impact in Healthcare: Discusses how AI can enhance patient experiences without overhauling existing systems.Exciting AI Trends: Explores the future potential of multimodal AI and intelligent reasoning agents in shaping new innovations.To Learn More About Bain Capital Ventures:Website https://baincapitalventures.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-capital-ventures/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarefhilaly/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder at Mighty Networks.What you’ll get out of this episode:Vision for Community Building: Gina Bianchini shares her vision for Mighty Networks, aiming to create thriving communities using AI.People Magic: Introduction of AI-driven feature 'People Magic' that enhances connections between community members.Real-World Impact: Success stories of communities experiencing significant growth and retention due to AI integration.Authenticity in AI: Balancing AI's role in community building while maintaining genuine human connections.To Learn More About Mighty Networks:Website https://www.mightynetworks.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mightynetworks/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Ori Goshen, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at AI21 Labs.What you’ll get out of this episode:Ori Goshen's career journey and the founding of AI21 Labs.The significance of AI21 Labs' co-CEO structure in navigating challenges.Insights into the evolving landscape of AI and the role of neuro-symbolic systems.The strategic focus of AI21 Labs in pushing the boundaries of AI technology.To Learn More About AI21 Labs:Website https://www.ai21.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai21/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-goshen-809a263/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Sarah Franklin, CEO at Lattice.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI-Driven Insights: Sarah Franklin explains how Lattice uses AI to analyze employee performance, feedback, and engagement to improve management practices.AI's Role in Fair Compensation: Lattice's AI helps ensure unbiased compensation by analyzing various factors beyond traditional metrics.Balancing AI with Human Judgment: Franklin emphasizes the importance of combining AI's capabilities with human decision-making, particularly in performance reviews.Addressing AI Implementation Challenges: Franklin shares insights on overcoming common fears and education gaps when introducing AI into the workplace.To Learn More About Lattice:Website https://lattice.com/aiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lattice-hq/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfranklin/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Stefan Weitz, Co-Founder & CEO at HumanX.What you’ll get out of this episode:Stefan Weitz, CEO of HumanX, discusses the transformative potential of AI and the upcoming HumanX event.The March conference will feature over 320 speakers, including top industry leaders and innovators.HumanX focuses on practical AI applications across diverse industries, ensuring high ROI for attendees.The event includes unique networking opportunities powered by AI, tailored for personalized connections and business growth.To Learn More About HumanX:Website https://www.humanx.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanxgathering/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanweitz/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: James Currier, General Partner at NFX.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI Investment Focus: NFX's strategic shift to AI investments, identifying key opportunities since 2017.Industry Transformation: How AI is revolutionizing sectors like legal tech and software development.Startup Challenges: The importance of finding unique wedges in a crowded AI market.Future of Venture Capital: The trend towards smaller, more frequent exits and what it means for the industry.To Learn More About NFX:Website https://www.nfx.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nfxvc/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescurrier/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.