What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Gruve specializes in helping enterprises implement AI, with deep expertise across technology and cybersecurity.
• The company recently raised nearly $40 million, led by Mayfield Investments and Cisco Investments.
• Gruve emphasizes executive and board education to align AI strategies across organizations.
• Main enterprise challenges include scaling AI solutions securely and bridging the gap from pilot to company-wide adoption.
• Gruve’s outcome-based model enables measurable business results, helping clients navigate rapid changes in AI.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI achieves near-perfect accuracy in customs broker exams, reshaping the industry
• Gaia Dynamics reduces classification time from 30 minutes to 8 seconds per product
• Companies face increased scrutiny and complexity in global trade regulations
• Small businesses stand to benefit most from lowered compliance barriers
• Adopting technology is the top recommendation for staying ahead in trade compliance

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI Acceleration Beyond Expectations: Debo Dutta reflects on how enterprise adoption of AI outpaced projections, moving from prediction to implementation in under a year.
• Private Infrastructure is Key: Running AI on private infrastructure is now feasible, addressing data privacy, governance, and hallucination issues.
• From Agents to Complex Minions: A three-year AI outlook: basic agents today, multi-agents next, and intelligent digital minions by year three.
• Enterprise Challenges with AI: The overlooked difficulties of AI in enterprise—from change management and governance to the skills gap.
• Nutanix’s Competitive Edge: Simplified deployment, deep AI-data integration, and internal usage of its own AI stack set Nutanix apart.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Freshworks serves the mid-market with AI-enabled IT and customer support software, offering enterprise-grade features at a fraction of the cost.
• AI is central to Freshworks’ growth, with products like AI Agents, Copilots, and Insight tools driving productivity and efficiency.
• Real-world adoption metrics include 70% deflection of queries with AI agents and a 30% boost in support productivity with copilots.
• Dennis Woodside emphasizes a growth mindset, encouraging teams to embrace AI and upskill for future roles.
• The future of interaction is agentic, making company-customer engagement faster, smarter, and more human.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Defining Physical AI: AI outside the data center, solving real-world problems in cities, manufacturing, and defense.
• Blaize’s Edge AI Advantage: Purpose-built chips with low power, latency, and an intuitive AI Studio platform.
• Industry Applications: AI driving efficiencies in automotive, smart cities, defense, and airport logistics.
• Massive Market Shift: Physical AI is the next computing platform evolution, not just a trend.
• Action for Innovators: Now is the time for builders to experiment and lead in the physical AI revolution.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Grant Lee discusses Gamma’s mission to transform how ideas are shared beyond traditional slides.
• The evolution from PowerPoint to Gamma’s intuitive, card-based system.
• Insight into the company's recent high-stakes rebrand post-50M users.
• Why Gamma thrives on external-facing communication use cases.
• The role of AI models and image generators in Gamma's creative workflow.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Trustpilot hosts over 300 million reviews, with 200,000 new ones added daily.
• Trust is more critical yet misunderstood—Trustpilot makes it measurable and transparent.
• AI helps businesses analyze millions of customer reviews for deeper insights.
• New product “TrustLayer” offers access to the full breadth of Trustpilot reviews via API.
• Trustpilot’s US expansion sees traction with major brands like Verizon and GoDaddy.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From Simulations to AI Integration: Greg Fallon’s journey from mechanical engineering to co-founding Geminus highlights a lifelong pursuit of simulating the physical world using evolving technologies.
• Industrial Decision-Making Reinvented: Geminus helps engineers make faster, smarter decisions by combining real and synthetic data in powerful AI models.
• Real-World Success in Oil & Gas: A recent deployment in the Northwestern U.S. reduced methane flaring while boosting natural gas production, showing tangible business and environmental impact.
• Cross-Industry Applications: Beyond oil and gas, Geminus is applying its solutions to electricity grids, satellite management, and defense sectors—wherever physics and decision complexity intersect.
• Scalable Enterprise Vision: Fallon outlines a future where AI models are connected across entire enterprises—and even countries—to optimize decision-making on a massive scale.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Urban Expansion Strategy: Coco operates in cities like LA, Chicago, Miami, and Helsinki, targeting dense urban areas for robot deliveries.
• AI + Human Hybrid Autonomy: Their model blends AI with human oversight to ensure consistent, reliable deliveries—even in snow or rain.
• Bootstrapped Launch Amid Pandemic: Coco began during the 2020 lockdowns, initially serving Santa Monica’s retirement community.
• Scalable, Profitable Model: By starting with low-cost, human-driven robots, Coco gathered real-world data to train AI while staying profitable.
• Future Vision: With growing demand and advancements in AI, Coco is poised to expand rapidly and increase automation capabilities.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Innovative Go-To-Market Strategy: Metropolis scaled by acquiring traditional parking operators, enabling rapid deployment of its AI technology.
• Checkout-Free Commerce Everywhere: Their platform offers seamless drive-in/drive-out payments for parking, gas, and car washes—no wallet or phone needed.
• From Startup to Scale: Now active in 4,600+ locations and onboarding 20,000 users daily, Metropolis reaches one American every second.
• Vision Beyond Parking: With a recent Israeli tech acquisition, the company aims to expand AI-powered experiences into retail and international markets.
• Refined Perspective on AI's Future: Israel reflects on both the promise and challenges AI brings to labor markets and personalized urban living.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Kahini Shah’s Background: From NLP engineering to venture capital at Obvious Ventures.
• Obvious Ventures’ Investment Ethos: Focus on AI, healthcare, and sustainability.
• AI’s Role in Scientific Discovery: Generative science and AI-driven research.
• Future of AI Efficiency: How AI is shaping capital-efficient startups.
• Spotlight on Oumi: Open-source AI development and democratizing model access.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The Intersection of Hospitality and Healthcare: Sven Gierlinger, Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health, discusses how his background in luxury hotels informs patient experience strategies.
• AI’s Role in Enhancing Clinician Efficiency: AI-powered ambient listening and intelligent chart summarization help doctors focus more on patients than paperwork.
• Building Trust in AI Tools: While clinicians initially hesitate, many find AI indispensable once they experience its benefits firsthand.
• Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption: Scaling AI solutions across large healthcare networks requires balancing efficiency with trust-building among providers and patients.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• PolyAI’s Mission – Automating customer service with AI-powered voice agents for major enterprises.
• Latency Challenges – Balancing AI’s growing power with response speed for seamless interactions.
• Customer Frustration & Solutions – Replacing deflective chatbots with efficient problem-solving AI.
• Enterprise Adoption – Helping companies structure data for AI-driven decision-making.
• Future of AI in Customer Service – Enhancing automation while integrating with legacy systems.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Alexandre De Vigan’s journey from attorney to tech entrepreneur
• How Nfinite is redefining product visualization in e-commerce
• The role of AI in spatial computing and its broader implications
• Challenges in scaling spatial AI technology
• The future of Nfinite beyond e-commerce

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• David Shim’s Journey: From founding Placed to leading Read AI, an innovative AI-powered communication tool.
• The Birth of Read AI: Inspired by inefficient virtual meetings, Read AI aims to streamline collaboration.
• Beyond Meetings: Read AI integrates with emails, Slack, and more for cross-platform summaries.
• AI’s Role in Contextual Understanding: How AI advancements improve transcription accuracy and actionable insights.
• Future of AI in Collaboration: The next phase of AI-driven efficiency and the role of Read AI in upcoming conferences.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI Adoption in Private Equity – Many firms lack firsthand AI experience, requiring guidance on selecting and implementing the right tools.
• AI Due Diligence for Investments – Investors need to assess AI's potential impact on portfolio companies, from disruption risks to value creation.
• End-to-End AI Transformation – A structured, 90-day approach to AI adoption includes workflow analysis, feasibility studies, and roadmap creation.
• Responsible AI & Compliance – Ensuring AI adoption aligns with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and privacy concerns.
• Talent Transformation & Upskilling – The AI revolution demands workforce upskilling, with governments and businesses playing a crucial role.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Oleg Rogynskyy shares his journey from early AI innovation to founding People.ai.
• Insights into how AI is eliminating manual CRM data entry.
• Real-world example of People.ai optimizing its own sales process.
• The future of AI in sales and why automation is inevitable.
• How businesses can implement AI effectively in 90 days.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• • Dialpad’s AI Leadership: Dialpad is an AI-powered enterprise communications platform serving over 50 countries with messaging, phone service, social media interaction, and web chat.
  • Building DialpadGPT: The company developed its own LLM, DialpadGPT, to enhance communication with real-time AI coaching and transcription services.
  • AI-First Product Development: Dialpad integrates AI natively into its services, releasing innovative features monthly to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Security & Data Control: Unlike competitors, Dialpad builds its AI solutions in-house, ensuring data security and reliability for enterprises.
  • The Future of AI in Business: Brian predicts AI will enhance rather than replace jobs, making employees more efficient and improving customer interactions.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Enterprise Software Roots: Sheila’s early exposure to software shaped her deep expertise.
• Tola Capital’s AI Focus: Investing in AI-driven enterprise software with a hands-on approach.
• Scaling in the AI Era: The shift from workforce-heavy scaling to AI-powered efficiency.
• AI Business Model Evolution: The importance of a sustainable P&L and long-term strategy.
• Future of Work & AI: How AI is reshaping job roles and software development.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From Carnegie Mellon to Gather AI: Sankalp Arora shares his journey from developing autonomous helicopters to co-founding Gather AI.
• AI in Warehousing: Gather AI's drones conduct thousands of flights weekly, optimizing inventory management for leading logistics and manufacturing firms.
• Overcoming Industry Skepticism: Tackling challenges of trust in automation by delivering reliable and user-friendly solutions.
• Customer-Centric Innovations: Insights into how Gather AI prioritizes user feedback to refine its offerings, including data-driven operational insights.
• The Future of AI: Arora's vision for AI's evolving role in simplifying digital products and enhancing multi-step problem-solving.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI's Impact on Developer Ecosystems: Stack Overflow's role in supporting developers as AI shifts how code is written and learned.
• The Rise of "Knowledge as a Service": Integration of Stack Overflow's resources into AI tools like GitHub Copilot for seamless developer access.
• Tackling AI Challenges: Addressing trust, LLM brain drain, and AI-generated knowledge gaps to support innovation.
• Future Vision: Stack Overflow as an authentic, human-centered community for technologists amidst evolving AI ecosystems.
• AI Democratization: Lowering barriers to entry for new developers through prompt engineering and AI-assisted coding.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Amr Awadallah's Entrepreneurial Journey: From Yahoo to Cloudera, and now leading Vectara, a cutting-edge AI company.
• Solving AI's Hallucination Problem: How Vectara ensures AI accuracy for business-critical applications.
• Importance of Explainability: Why transparent decision-making is vital in regulated industries.
• Enterprise AI Adoption: Balancing excitement and caution, and advice for starting with AI in business.
• Future of AI Providers: Insights on competition among AI platforms like Google and OpenAI.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Tomasz Tunguz discusses how Theory Ventures raised $700M to invest in AI, Web3, and data-focused startups.
• Identifying AI investment opportunities: technical founders who can sell and companies solving critical workforce gaps.
• The evolution of AI models, from smaller, efficient systems to groundbreaking multimodal capabilities.
• Insight into the future of agents and AI’s potential for large-scale economic impact.
• Tomasz's actionable 90-day plan for businesses to start integrating AI effectively.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Eric Schurenberg's Background: Former CEO of Inc. and Fast Company, now focused on combating misinformation.
• Inspiration for the Alliance: A reaction to the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021, and the global need for trusted journalism.
• Alliance's Mission: Rebuilding trust in newsrooms through research, innovation, and transparency initiatives.
• Media Literacy for Adults: Teaching critical thinking to combat misinformation and foster informed decisions.
• AI in Journalism: The benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of media.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Insights into how generative AI is transforming both attack methods and defense strategies.
• Cybercriminal Ecosystems: Understanding the sophisticated networks behind today's digital threats.
• Common AI Misconceptions: How businesses conflate generative AI with artificial general intelligence (AGI).
• Future of Reken: Shuman Ghosemajumder's vision for addressing advanced cybersecurity challenges.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI Investment Trends: Jai Das discusses how AI is transforming industries and expanding market opportunities, predicting trillion-dollar AI companies in the near future.
• IPO Landscape: Insights on why companies like Databricks delay IPOs and the impact of private fundraising on flexibility and growth.
• Sapphire Ventures’ Success: Notable investments like monday.com and Square, and Sapphire’s focus on enterprise software and AI applications.
• The Future of Business: How AI will reshape markets, from defense to legal tech, creating efficiency without erasing jobs.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Vijay Karunamurthy’s journey from YouTube and Apple to Scale AI.
• Scale AI’s focus on quality and quantity of data for trustworthy AI.
• Challenges in evaluating AI models and improving their reliability.
• Transformative applications of generative AI in journalism and enterprise.
• The future of AI: overcoming the “data wall” and advancing responsible AI deployment.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The Vision Behind Public: Public's commitment to long-term investing with multi-asset portfolios, including stocks, bonds, and crypto.
• Innovative AI Implementation: Alpha, Public’s research assistant, transforms stock analysis with proactive and personalized insights.
• The Future of FinTech: Transitioning from gamified finance to tools designed for informed and serious investors.
• Broader AI Trends: Jannick shares his enthusiasm for AI's transformative role across industries like healthcare and legal.
• Emerging Opportunities: The shift from hype to practical, integrated AI solutions in consumer products.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Cohesity becomes the largest data protection company after acquiring Veritas.
• AI's critical role in safeguarding data against ransomware and other threats.
• Introduction to Gaia: Cohesity's generative AI product for business insights.
• The importance of understanding AI as "statistics at scale" to manage its limitations effectively.
• Insights into Cohesity's vision of using secondary storage to drive business value.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Yuno’s Mission: Simplifying global payments for enterprises by integrating diverse payment methods seamlessly.
• AI in Payments: Leveraging AI to enhance transaction routing, developer efficiency, and customer support.
• Payments 3.0: A new era of complex payment methods beyond traditional credit cards.
• Global Expansion: Yuno’s growing presence in APAC, Europe, and the Middle East.
• HumanX Conference: Juan’s perspective on a collaborative AI-focused knowledge-sharing platform.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• What is Inflection AI?: Sean White explains how Inflection AI enables companies to own secure, end-to-end AI solutions.
• Building Inflection AI: Insights into Sean's journey from early AI concepts to partnering with Reid Hoffman.
• Advice for Leaders: Sean’s 90-day plan for implementing AI in organizations and overcoming data security fears.
• Future of Conversational AI: Predictions on conversational systems and human-machine dialogue in the next five years.
• Collaboration with UiPath: Leveraging partnerships to integrate AI into complex organizational systems.

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What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Pioneering AI Solutions: Contextual AI specializes in making production-grade enterprise AI accessible and efficient, focusing on reducing hallucination with RAG 2.0.
• Founder's Journey: Douwe Kiela shares his transition from AI researcher to entrepreneur, emphasizing the parallels between scientific discovery and innovation in business.
• AI Across Industries: Insights into how AI is reshaping industries, particularly in enhancing deep knowledge work and eliminating mundane tasks.
• Future of AI: A discussion on the importance of multimodal agents, data efficiency, and how the industry will prioritize ROI in 2025.

To Learn More About Contextual AI:
Website: https://contextual.ai
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contextualai/

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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Howie Xu's Background: A seasoned software innovator with expertise in AI, machine learning, and generative AI, now leading innovation at Gen, formerly Symantec Consumer Business.
• AI’s Pragmatic Evolution: The shift from complex AI implementations to more streamlined solutions with generative AI, reducing development hurdles.
• Strategic Advice for AI Integration: Howie emphasizes collaboration between domain experts and AI professionals for effective AI adoption within organizations.
• Lessons from Industry Giants: Insights into how AI could have transformed companies like VMware, and advice for Intel’s next leadership in navigating AI advancements.
• Vision for AI Events: Howie’s anticipation for the HumanX conference as a premier AI event fostering education and innovation.

To Learn More About Gen:
Website: https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gendigitalinc/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Writer’s Vision: A low-code/no-code generative AI platform transforming enterprise application development.
• The "Aha" Moment: Disrupting the AI writing assistant market using transformer technology.
• Funding and Growth: $200M raised to scale globally and expand team size.
• Leadership Insights: Navigating challenges, balancing priorities, and embracing innovation.
• Excitement for HumanX: Engaging with thought leaders and exploring cross-functional dialogues.

To Learn More About Writer:
Website: http://writer.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getwriter/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• LiveKit’s Mission: Simplifying AI development with open-source and cloud-based infrastructure for real-time audio and video.
• The OpenAI Collaboration: How LiveKit powers advanced voice features in the ChatGPT app.
• Breakthrough AI Education: Russ shares insights on personalized, human-like AI tutors revolutionizing learning.
• Tesla API Hackathon Innovation: Building voice-controlled Tesla commands at the XAI hackathon.
• Future Vision: Russ discusses HumanX 2024 and the exciting crossroads of AI innovation.

To Learn More About LiveKit:
Website: https://livekit.io/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livekitco/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI's Impact on Leadership: Leaders must adapt to exponential technological changes and embrace decentralized, agile teams.
• Leadership Style Evolution: Self-awareness and situational awareness are vital for leaders to adjust styles for their teams' needs.
• Navigating New Realities: Leaders must accept and integrate AI as an indispensable tool to enhance productivity and foster innovation.
• First 90 Days of AI Integration: Establish psychological safety, encourage experimentation, and focus on workforce reskilling for AI adoption.
• The Human Touch: Emotional intelligence and meaningful feedback remain essential in building trust and effective leadership.

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Revolutionizing Email: Superhuman is designed to help users process email twice as fast, saving up to four hours weekly.
• AI-Powered Features: Introducing Instant Events for effortless scheduling and Ask AI for intelligent email search and task automation.
• Entrepreneurial Insights: Rahul's journey from creating Reportive to establishing Superhuman, emphasizing patience, quality, and market differentiation.
• Productivity Innovation: Tools like Loom AI and Flow by Whisper highlighted as complements to Superhuman's suite.
• Future Outlook: HumanX Conference promises visionary discussions on AI's transformative impact, especially in email.

To Learn More About Superhuman:
Website: https://superhuman.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superhuman-co/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Robin Daniels’ inspiring journey from Denmark to Silicon Valley, navigating challenges and building resilience.
• How Zensai’s Human Success Platform empowers employees with AI-driven skill development.
• The role of AI in creating personalized growth paths for employees and improving workplace culture.
• Strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee engagement using AI tools.
• Insights into the future of AI and its impact on humanity and productivity.

To Learn More About Zensai:
Website: https://zensai.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humansuccess/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Vanessa Larco's Journey: From a product-focused career at Microsoft Xbox and Twilio to a partner role at NEA, investing in early-stage ventures.
• Generative AI's Potential: Insights on how AI transforms workflows, enhances productivity, and powers industries like gaming and enterprise.
• Human-Centric AI Innovation: Why Vanessa prioritizes tech that augments human capabilities rather than replacing them.
• AI Pricing Models: Exploring the shift from SaaS to hybrid usage-based and value-based pricing in AI-driven applications.

To Learn More About NEA:
Website: https://www.nea.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-enterprise-associates/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Michelle Bacharach’s Journey: From actress to CEO, Michelle shares the inspiration behind starting FindMine.
• Transforming Retail with AI: How FindMine's dynamic curation technology improves customer experience and boosts retailer efficiency.
• Vertical AI Applications: The role of AI in revolutionizing industry-specific challenges, especially in retail.
• Insights from Human X Conference: Michelle’s take on the future of applied AI in vertical industries.

To Learn More About FindMine:
Website: https://www.findmine.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/findmine/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Jeff Radke's Journey: Over 35 years in the insurance and reinsurance industry, living and working globally.
• About Accelerant Holdings: An innovative insurance infrastructure company enabling efficient connections between specialty underwriters and capital providers.
• AI in Action: Transforming insurance through data-driven insights, micro-portfolio analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Excitement Around AI: Insights into real-world AI applications, challenges of hyper-specialization, and societal implications.
• HumanX Conference: Jeff shares his enthusiasm for collaboration and innovation at the upcoming event.

To Learn More About Accelerant Holdings:
Website: https://accelerant.ai/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accelerant-holdings/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI-Powered Innovations in Mortgages: Introduction of "Betsy," the first AI voice agent in the U.S. mortgage industry, streamlining loan applications and customer service.
• Tinman Platform Success: Automating the mortgage process with data-driven insights, reducing commitment time to under one day.
• Efficiency and Productivity Gains: Better's loan officers process loans at nearly five times the industry average.
• Tackling Industry Challenges: Overcoming latency issues and regulatory complexities with AI-driven solutions.
• Future of AI in Mortgages: Expanding Betsy's capabilities to offer tailored mortgage options and further automation.

To Learn More About Better.com:
Website: https://better.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterdotcom/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Our Guest: 

• Gregory Shove, CEO at Section

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI as a Cognitive Assistant: Shove shares how AI has extended his professional capacity, describing it as "testosterone for the brain."
• Pivot to AI Education: Section shifted focus to teaching knowledge workers how to integrate AI into daily workflows, emphasizing AI's potential as a career accelerant.
• Realistic AI Integration: Insights on reducing AI anxiety, mastering prompting skills, and using AI as a decision-making partner.
• HumanX Conference 2024: Shove previews his participation, emphasizing practical discussions over hype.

To Learn More About Section:
Website: https://www.sectionschool.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sectionschool/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Our Guests: 

• Stefan Weitz, Co-Founder & CEO at HumanX
• Dritan Nesho, Founder & CEO at HarrisX

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI Knowledge Gaps Among Leaders: Despite 90% of surveyed executives claiming expertise, many lack practical understanding of AI's best uses.
• Budget Allocation Trends: Over half of companies are dedicating 10-25% of their budgets to AI, with smaller businesses struggling to keep pace.
• Customer Experience Dominates Outcomes: While many expect revenue growth, the primary reported benefit of AI investments is improved customer satisfaction.
• Long-Term Planning vs. Immediate Impact: AI is primarily being used for long-term planning, with fewer applications in day-to-day operations.
• Regulatory Collaboration: Executives favor a multi-stakeholder approach to AI regulation, balancing innovation with effective governance.

To Learn More About HarrisX:
Website: https://www.harrisx.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisx/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI-Driven Accounting Automation: Digits is pioneering AI in accounting, automating up to 90% of workflows to ease time-consuming tasks.
• Productive AI Use Cases: Jeff Seibert emphasizes practical AI applications in finance and accounting, focusing on automation that minimizes human error.
• Empowering Accountants: Digits’ platform frees accountants from repetitive tasks, enabling them to spend more time on strategic client advising.
• Breaking Traditional Barriers: Digits aims to replace outdated software, redefining the standards of speed, efficiency, and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Human-Centric Innovation: Jeff’s approach promotes a harmonious integration of AI, allowing professionals to excel without fear of replacement.

To Learn More About Digits:
Website https://digits.com/
Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jseibert/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI in Cybersecurity: Charles Carmakal explains how Mandiant leverages AI to enhance security measures.
• Deepfake Detection: Insights on how AI helps identify and mitigate deepfake threats, especially during election cycles.
• Security Task Automation: How AI streamlines security tasks, enabling quicker responses to cyber threats.
• Emerging Trends: Key cybersecurity trends for 2024-2025 and the evolving role of AI in threat detection.
• Social Media’s Role: The responsibility of social networks in combating AI-driven misinformation and deepfakes.

To Learn More About Mandiant:
Website https://www.mandiant.com/
Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandiant/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescarmakal/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The Vision of Rad AI: Gurson shares how Rad AI, co-founded with radiologist Jeff, is revolutionizing radiology by augmenting, not replacing, radiologists with AI.
• Customized Reporting for Radiologists: Rad AI’s software streamlines report generation, reducing burnout and increasing accuracy by personalizing reports to each radiologist’s style.
• Addressing AI Concerns in Healthcare: Gurson discusses potential AI risks, emphasizing Rad AI’s focus on supporting radiologists rather than autonomous diagnoses.
• AI’s Role in Improving Efficiency: By automating routine tasks, AI frees radiologists to focus on complex cases, reflecting a broader trend in healthcare toward task-specific AI support.
• Future Perspectives on AI: Gurson anticipates advancements and ethical discussions in AI, looking forward to insights from the Human X Conference.

To Learn More About Rad AI:
Website https://www.radai.com/
Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/radai/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Defining Decision Intelligence: Cassie describes decision intelligence as the art of turning information into actionable insights, prioritizing purposeful use over arbitrary AI application.
• Lessons from Google: She reflects on her experience guiding AI leadership at Google, highlighting the importance of starting with clear goals and collaborative approaches.
• Ethical AI Essentials: Cassie discusses the growing need for ethical standards in generative AI, emphasizing privacy, data accuracy, and thoughtful testing.
• Accountability in AI: Advocating for transparency, Cassie outlines the "Kozyr Criteria" for accountability: scoring, data sourcing, and testing standards.
• Practical Leadership Advice: Cassie cautions leaders against over-relying on AI for solutions, urging a creative approach to AI's role in addressing complex challenges.

To Learn More About Kozyr:
Website https://www.kozyr.com/

Guest's Socials:
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Marten Mickos shares HackerOne’s mission to make software secure and reliable for companies worldwide.
• AI’s role in vulnerability management and its potential to revolutionize cybersecurity.
• Common security challenges and how organizations can safeguard AI implementations.
• Mickos’ insights into staying adaptable amid rapid advancements in AI.
• Preview of Mickos’ goals for the upcoming HumanX conference, focusing on groundbreaking AI developments.

To Learn More About HackerOne:
Website https://www.hackerone.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackerone/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martenmickos/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• SaxeCap's Unique Approach: Amrit Saxena discusses SaxeCap as the world’s first AI-native private equity fund, leveraging AI for profitable business transformations.
• AI Transformation Strategies: Insight into SaxeCap’s approach to creating value through automation and AI, transforming over 60 companies since 2019.
• Sectors Poised for AI Disruption: Learn about key sectors—business services, healthcare, and finance—where AI offers immense untapped potential.
• Implementing AI in Small and Large Businesses: Strategies for companies of all sizes to begin integrating AI, from off-the-shelf tools to tailored AI systems.
• The Future of AI: Saxena’s outlook on generative AI, community collaboration, and what the future holds for the AI-driven economy.

To Learn More About SaxeCap:
Website https://www.saxecap.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/saxecap/

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-saxena-33432035/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

What 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/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Jared S Taylor
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Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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/

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Slice of Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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 Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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 Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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 Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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 Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

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 Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.