EPISODE · May 19, 2024 · 1H 58M
S2 E39 Founder & CEO of Visual Hive; Bogdan Maran
from Founders Unplugged · host Greg McCallum
In this episode of Founders Unplugged, host Greg Mccallum sits down with Bogdan Maran, a former photographer turned data scientist and founder of Visual Hive. Visual Hive is a company that focuses on monetizing visual content through behavioural triggers, using AI and algorithms to automate the process of editorializing content for personalized recommendations.Topics Covered:Bogdan's journey from photography to startups, and how he accidentally got into the startup worldThe concept of editorializing content and using AI/algorithms for personalized recommendationsThe importance of understanding the audience and contextualizing contentThe role of creativity and imagination in innovation, especially with the rise of AI tools like ChatGPTParallels between Bogdan's journey with Visual Hive and Greg's own startup journeyDiscussions around being a founder, building a team, and the challenges of startups*************************************************************************** Created in partnership with: https://orama.tv/ Create branded Podcasts & Videos that resonate deeper. email [email protected] and quote "Founders Unplugged" for 50% off your first professionally produced episode!Connect with Bogdan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanmaran/Check out Visual Hive here: https://www.visualhive.co/Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/#foundersunplugged #foundersjourney #startupfounder #startupjourney #investment
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In this episode of Founders Unplugged, host Greg Mccallum sits down with Bogdan Maran, a former photographer turned data scientist and founder of Visual Hive. Visual Hive is a company that focuses on monetizing visual content through behavioural triggers, using AI and algorithms to automate the process of editorializing content for personalized recommendations.Topics Covered:Bogdan's journey from photography to startups, and how he accidentally got into the startup worldThe concept of editorializing content and using AI/algorithms for personalized recommendationsThe importance of understanding the audience and contextualizing contentThe role of creativity and imagination in innovation, especially with the rise of AI tools like ChatGPTParallels between Bogdan's journey with Visual Hive and Greg's own startup journeyDiscussions around being a founder, building a team, and the challenges of startups*************************************************************************** Created in partnership with: https://orama.tv/ Create branded Podcasts & Videos that resonate deeper. email [email protected] and quote "Founders Unplugged" for 50% off your first professionally produced episode!Connect with Bogdan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanmaran/Check out Visual Hive here: https://www.visualhive.co/Want to know about me and ThinkWork? https://www.thinkwork.info/#foundersunplugged #foundersjourney #startupfounder #startupjourney #investment
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S2 E39 Founder & CEO of Visual Hive; Bogdan Maran
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