Humans & AI

Rachel Kirkham is CTO at MindBridge, where she leads product strategy, data science initiatives, and the development of the company risk-scoring approach. Rachel Kirkham LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE

Kevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley Forum, Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV's Silicon Spin, and inducted into RIT's Innovation Hall of Fame. He has 94 worldwide patents and led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone (AirCommunicator), the first human-like AI virtual assistant (Portico), soundproof drywall, high R-value windows, AI-driven building management, Generative AI for QA automation, and supply-chain auctions. Kevin Surace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 1:13 Kevin Surace’s AI And Entertainment Career 3:41 Will AI Replace Jobs, Or Redefine Purpose? 6:38 Why Human Authenticity Still Matters 7:51 Appvance’s Generative AI For QA Automation 11:28 Do Modern AI Systems Still Make Mistakes? 13:13 AI-First Leadership And The Rising Importance Of EQ 14:51 The Joy Success Cycle: Joy, Energy, Consistency 19:57 Appvance Vision: 100x Productivity For Enterprise CIOs 25:09 Skills To Build For The AI Workplace

Anya Cheng is the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men's clothing subscription service promoting sustainable fashion. A Silicon Valley entrepreneur, she has been recognized among "Girls in Tech 40 Under 40" for her expertise in tech product management and marketing. Anya played a pivotal role in launching Facebook and Instagram Shopping at Meta, led new business expansion at eBay, and helped grow McDonald's global food delivery. She also shaped Target's mobile commerce and has led teams in AI, eCommerce product management, and marketing across Fortune 500 companies. Anya's award-winning venture, Taelor AI, was named one of the Bay Area's Most Innovative Startups to Watch by Business Journal and is backed by early investors in NVIDIA, TikTok, Facebook, Lyft, and Spotify. She is a best-selling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and teaches at Northwestern University. Anya Cheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng/ Website: https://taelor.style/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE

Jimmy Mesta is the founder and Chief Technology Officer at RAD Security. He is responsible for the technological vision for the RAD Security platform. A veteran security engineering leader focused on building cloud-native security solutions, Jimmy has held leadership positions with enterprises navigating the growth of cloud services and containerization. Previously, he was an independent consultant focused on building large-scale cloud security programs, delivering technical security training, producing research, and securing some of the largest containerized environments in the world. Jimmy Mesta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymesta Website: https://www.radsecurity.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:46 Cybersecurity Origin Story 01:44 From Pen Testing To Cloud Security 04:12 Betting On GenAI Security 07:51 Reducing AI Errors 11:02 Security Roles Are Changing 13:13 Securing AI-Generated Code 17:02 Staying Grounded Amid AI Hype 21:20 Hot Take On Security Categories 23:18 RAD Security’s Future Vision 24:41 Biggest Product Lesson 26:25 Wrap Up And Goodbye

Mike True is the co-founder and CEO of Prescient. Before founding the company in 2019, he helped clients at App Annie, IBM, and Oracle grow revenue through AI and analytics solutions. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Salve Regina University. Mike True LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljtrue/ Website: https://prescientai.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:39 Founding Prescient During the Pandemic 02:58 Lessons from IBM and Oracle 04:20 Three Crucial Startup Tips 06:43 Responsible and Secure Data Practices 07:53 Uncovering Hidden Trends in Marketing 09:53 Measuring AI's Impact on Marketing 17:21 Future of AI-Driven Advertising 20:58 Traits of Successful Founders and Investors

Dr. John Bates, a former Cambridge computer science and deep learning expert, is a five-time software CEO in the European tech startup scene. He currently leads SER Group, a German enterprise content management company, and serves as a non-executive Director at Sage, the UK’s second-largest tech firm. John Bates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnbates/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.sergroup.com/en/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:36 From Cambridge Academic to Serial Tech CEO 03:35 Combining Deep Tech Skills with Business Leadership 06:04 Inside SER Group's AI-Driven Content Platform 08:28 Augmenting Human Work with Intelligent Automation 12:33 Real-World Applications of SER’s Technology 17:29 Standing Out in a Crowded Enterprise Market 21:08 Guiding the Next Generation of AI Talent

Onur Alp Soner is the co-founder and CEO of Countly, a digital analytics and in-app engagement platform. A technologist and self-starter, he bootstrapped Countly to give companies more control over how they understand and interact with users. Under his leadership, Countly has become a trusted platform for enterprises focused on innovation and user privacy. Onur Alp Soner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onuralpsoner/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://countly.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:33 Onur Alp Soner's Journey into Analytics 02:52 What Privacy Means in Analytics 04:36 Challenges of AI-Powered Personalization 06:26 Building Trust Through Data Transparency 11:54 Open Source and Data Ownership 19:16 Bootstrapping Countly: Key Lessons Learned

Gerald Kierce is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trustible, a technology provider of responsible AI governance software that helps AI/ML and legal teams manage risk and comply with regulations. He previously served as Vice President & General Manager at FiscalNote, leading its AI Solutions division and holding roles in corporate development, product marketing, customer success, and business development. Gerald Kierce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldkierce/ Website: https://trustible.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:36 Gerald Kierce's Background and Founding Trustible 01:52 Defining Responsible AI 03:09 Understanding the Dimensions of AI Governance 04:46 How Trustible Operationalizes AI Governance 06:32 Building Trust as a Driver for AI Adoption 11:08 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of AI 14:49 Lessons from Gerald’s Leadership Journey

Dr. Seena Rejal is Chief Commercial Officer at NetMind.AI, a distributed cloud computing network offering LLM-powered, API-first products for enterprise and developer clients. A two-time AI founder with 20 years of experience in deep tech ventures across the US and UK, he holds a Master’s and PhD from the University of Cambridge and has several technology patents. Seena Rejal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seenarejal/ Website: https://www.netmind.ai/home Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:29 Seena Rejal’s Deep Tech Career Journey 02:48 Founding Startups and Lessons in Product-Market Fit 04:48 Leading Commercial Strategy at NetMind.AI 09:00 Custom AI Solutions and Democratizing Access 16:14 Global AI Trends and the Rise of Open Source 18:15 Building a Unique British AI Ecosystem 22:03 Staying Human in the AI Age

Anand Subbaraj is the CEO and co-founder of Zuper, a provider of solutions for modernizing and scaling field service businesses. With over 17 years in technology, including 13 at Microsoft, he specializes in big data, cloud computing, and SaaS. He focuses on advancing the field service industry through intelligent automation and close customer collaboration to address key challenges. Anand Subbaraj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsubbaraj/ Website: https://www.zuper.co/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:32 Anand's Path from Microsoft to Entrepreneurship 01:01 Founding Zuper After a Poor Service Experience 03:06 What Is Field Service Management? 04:08 Launching Super Glass: AI-Powered Smart Glasses 09:16 How Customer Feedback Drives Innovation 12:07 AI’s Role in Leadership and Future of Work 18:34 Advice on Risk-Taking and Persistence

Anders Lillevik is the Founder and CEO of Focal Point, an enterprise procurement orchestration platform. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Procurement Officer, he has led procurement operations at organizations like Fannie Mae, QBE Insurance, and Webster Bank, managing teams of over 120 and overseeing $8 billion in annual spend. Anders Lillevik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillevik/ Website: https://www.getfocalpoint.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 01:15 Anders Lillevik’s Path from CPO to Founder 02:57 Launching Focal Point Amid a Global Lockdown 03:32 What Focal Point Does and Who It Serves 10:49 Real AI Applications in Procurement 16:28 Customer-Led Innovation and AI Implementation Challenges 24:37 Clarity, Control, and the Human Side of Innovation

Alex Frenkel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kai.ai, an AI-powered mental health platform combining digital therapy tools with licensed clinical oversight to increase access to support. With a background in clinical psychology and product leadership, Alex brings a unique perspective from years as a practicing therapist and tech entrepreneur. Motivated by the limitations of traditional care, he founded Kai.ai to scale compassionate, effective support through a hybrid model of conversational AI and clinical guidance. Alex Frenkel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kai-ai-coach/posts/?feedView=all Website: https://www.kai.ai Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:43 From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Alex Frenkel’s Journey 02:01 Founding Kai.ai: Vision and Mission 03:24 Combining AI with Human Therapists 04:46 AI’s Impact on Mental Health Support 06:12 How Kai Scales Global Emotional Support 08:24 Preserving Human Connection in Digital Therapy 11:54 Data Privacy, Safety, and Ethics in AI Therapy 18:02 Alex Frenkel’s Personal Path to Mental Health Innovation 20:05 Emotional Wellbeing and Loneliness for Founders

Peter Cousins is the CTO at WorkFusion, leading the company’s next phase of product innovation and growth. He previously held CTO roles at Bottomline Technologies, focusing on digital banking and intelligent processing, at Operative, a provider of cloud-native SaaS for media advertising, and at IBM, where he led the Enterprise Marketing Management technology group. Peter Cousins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercousins/ Website: https://www.workfusion.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:39 Peter Cousins’ Career and Role at WorkFusion 02:48 What Makes AI Agents Powerful 04:05 How AI Agents Help Prevent Financial Crime 05:09 Sanctions, Screening, and Adverse Media Use Cases 08:38 Leading AI in High-Trust Industries 11:11 The Importance of Human-in-the-Loop Systems 18:06 Future of AI and Essential Human Qualities

Jim Wetekamp is the CEO of Riskonnect, a provider of integrated risk management software. He is a recognized expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk, and organizational resilience, leading a global team focused on helping organizations manage strategic and operational risks. Jim Wetekamp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwetekamp/ Website: https://riskonnect.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:34 Jim Wetekamp's Mission in Risk Management 00:49 What Is Connected Risk? 02:05 From Artist to CEO: Jim’s Career Journey 04:04 Defining Risk in the Modern Enterprise 05:42 Top Priorities for Risk Leaders Today 07:31 Enhancing Risk Management with AI 12:18 Evolving Role of Risk Leadership 17:49 Managing AI Responsibly in Risk Contexts 19:46 Building a People-Centered AI Culture 22:10 How AI Empowers Risk Teams 24:48 Essential Skills for the Next-Gen Risk Leader 25:38 Advice for Aspiring Risk Professionals

Priya Vijayarajendran is CEO of ASAPP, where she leads efforts to improve contact centers through AI-powered automation. She specializes in engineering scalable, cloud-native SaaS AI products and services, focusing on solving real business challenges. A data-driven leader, Priya is known for building high-performing teams and developing enterprise software at scale. Priya Vijayarajendran LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyavijayarajendran/ Website: https://www.asapp.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:41 Priya’s Career Path to ASAPP CEO 03:30 Key Leadership Lessons from Tech to Startup 05:26 What ASAPP Does and How It Uses AI 07:31 Generative Agent: How It Works in Real Life 10:44 Hiring and Growing AI Talent at Scale 14:39 Ensuring Trust, Ethics, and Governance in AI 18:02 AI Trends and the Rise of Voice Interfaces 22:43 Advice for Future AI Founders and Builders

Dr. Gabi Tarcic is Vice President of Product at Evogene, appointed in September 2024. With over a decade of experience in biotechnology leadership, he previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Fore Biotherapeutics (formerly NovellusDx Israel). He has a strong background in R&D and biotech executive roles, and holds a Ph.D. in life sciences from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Gabi Tarcic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-tarcic-4395aa28/?originalSubdomain=il Website: https://evogene.com/about-evogene/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:50 How AI Enhances Understanding of Cellular Mechanisms 02:08 From Research to Product: Gabi’s Career Shift 03:08 Evogene’s AI-Driven Drug Discovery Approach 05:32 Common Misconceptions in Cancer and Drug Development 08:47 Key Advice for AI Biotech Founders 11:46 Ethics and Human Oversight in AI Biotech 14:23 Long-Term Vision for AI in Drug Discovery

Leon Lim is the CEO and Founder of Groundup.ai, a Singapore-based startup helping industrial companies prevent unplanned downtime using IoT and AI. With a decade in tech and AI, he has built and exited two ventures and once managed over 3,000 servers in one of Singapore's first large-scale blockchain data centers. An NUS alumnus, he mentors startups and invests in early-stage ventures. His background in music sparked his interest in audio analytics, which now drives Groundup.ai’s approach to machine anomaly detection. Leon Lim LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/sgleonlim Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:50 From Musician to Tech Entrepreneur 01:47 Founding Groundup.ai 03:44 Transitioning From Crypto to Industrial AI 05:32 What Is Cognitive Maintenance? 07:35 Expansion Across Southeast Asia and the Middle East 10:43 Launching the World’s First Agentic Maintenance AI 12:13 Keeping Humans in the Loop 13:07 Redefining Human Work in the AI Era 13:35 Should AI Pay Taxes? 15:13 The Robot Economy and Human Purpose 16:46 Living in a Technological Future 22:38 Industry 5.0 and the End of Manual Labor 25:04 Advice for Future AI Founders

Benjamin Alarie is the CEO and Founder of Blue J and the Osler Chair in Business Law at the University of Toronto. A leading expert in tax law, he has pioneered the use of generative AI to improve tax research and decision-making. His academic work includes dozens of peer-reviewed publications and the award-winning book *The Legal Singularity*. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto and Yale Law School and previously clerked for Madam Justice Louise Arbour at the Supreme Court of Canada. Benjamin Alarie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balarie/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://www.bluej.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:59 From Law Professor to Legal Tech Founder 02:06 Why the Company Is Named "Blue J" 03:57 AI’s Impact on Tax Law Research 07:29 Who Uses Blue J and How 09:08 Partnering with OpenAI on AI Benchmarks 11:22 Debunking Misconceptions About Tax Law 15:27 When to Trust AI vs. Human Judgment 17:52 Exploring the Legal Singularity 21:55 What’s Next for AI in Tax Research 25:16 The Communities That Shaped Benjamin Alarie

Rajeev Butani, Chairman & CEO of MediaMint, has over 30 years of tech leadership experience. He was previously CEO of HeadSpin and spent 25 years at Accenture, where he led global technology strategy and partnerships for clients including Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. Rajeev Butani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeev-butani/ Website: https://mediamint.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:55 Rajeev Butani’s Path from Consulting to CEO 02:24 What MediaMint Does and Who They Serve 03:58 How MediaMint Uses AI in Operations 07:05 Augmented Assistants: Merging AI Agents with Human Work 09:07 Shift from SaaS to Work as a Service 12:10 Leadership Lessons from Google and Driving Innovation 15:12 Building a Human-Centered AI Culture 17:50 Why Human Oversight Remains Essential in Automation

Matthijs de Vries is the founder of Nuklai, a data infrastructure provider behind Nexus, a query engine backed by io.net, Filecoin, and Fetch, designed to address AI hallucinations through traceable, source-connected insights. A serial entrepreneur with a passion for blockchain, data, and AI, Matthijs is also an active Nexus developer and co-founder of companies including Nexera. Matthijs De Vries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijsdevries/ Website: https://nukl.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:34 Matthijs' Early Tech Passion and Coding at 15 02:15 First Ventures and the Founder’s Lifestyle 05:05 Why Data Is the New Oxygen 07:29 Data Privacy and Responsible AI Use 15:15 Building Trustworthy, Traceable AI With Nexus 19:07 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Product-Market Fit 22:16 The Future of AI and Humanity by 2030

Somya Kapoor is the CEO and co-founder of TheLoops, an AI Agentic operations platform. Based in the Bay Area, she has led product development in machine learning and AI throughout her career, with past roles at SAP and ServiceNow. An experienced entrepreneur in Enterprise software, Somya is also a published author, conference speaker, and advocate for women in technology, especially in AI and robotics. Somya Kapoor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somya-kapoor-238b75/ Website: https://www.theloops.io Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 01:02 Somya Kapoor’s Path in Enterprise Tech 02:36 Lessons From Startup Success and VC Backing 05:04 Building and Managing Scalable AI Agents 06:56 What Are Digital Workers? 15:13 Advocating for Women in AI and Tech

Baker Johnson is the Chief Business Officer at UJET and a strategic growth executive with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in customer experience (CX), AI, data, and technology. He has a proven track record in building growth strategies for high-growth, VC- and PE-backed SaaS companies, driving revenue and enterprise value in the SaaS and CX markets. Baker Johnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakerjohnson/ Website: https://ujet.cx/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:35 Baker Johnson’s CX Journey 01:58 Making CX More Human with AI 03:41 Shifting from AI Deflection to Human-Centered Design 07:59 Building Teams That Embrace Innovation 10:10 Companies Driving CX Innovation 13:51 Agent-to-Agent: The Future of CX 16:11 Baker’s Personal Approach to AI Tools 19:17 Staying Grounded Amid Rapid Tech Change 22:48 Advice for the Next Generation in an AI World

Christina Brady is the CEO and Co-Founder of Luster AI, which helps go-to-market teams prevent revenue-impacting mistakes through skill-gap diagnostics and personalized enablement. With nearly 20 years in sales and over a decade in executive leadership, she has led teams at Sales Assembly, Glassdoor, and Groupon. Christina has trained over 30,000 sales professionals, is a 3x Demandbase Top 100 Revenue Leader, and frequently speaks at major industry events. She's also Head of Community at Women in Sales and lives in Chicago with her family. Christina Brady LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinapbrady/ Website: https://www.luster.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:44 Christina Brady’s Creative Roots and Career Journey 02:12 How Luster AI Was Born 04:33 Why Traditional Sales Training Falls Short 07:00 Balancing Efficiency and Empathy in Sales 10:43 Using AI for Proactive Sales Coaching 15:54 Mentorship and Career Growth Advice 17:24 Applying Improv Techniques to Sales 20:07 The CEO Experience: Responsibility vs. Loneliness 23:42 Habits of High-Performing Salespeople

Murray Thom is the Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, with over 20 years of experience in quantum computing. He helps organizations understand and apply quantum technology. At D-Wave, he previously led development of the Leap quantum cloud service and Ocean open source tools, and managed teams working on applications, algorithms, and performance testing. He has also assembled early quantum computers by hand. Murray Thom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quantummurray/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:48 Murray Thom’s Background and Career Journey 02:12 Comparing Quantum Computing and AI 04:46 Quantum Computing in Real-World Use Cases 07:02 Recent Advances and Milestones in Quantum Computing 16:54 How D-Wave Makes Quantum Computing Accessible 21:44 Human Roles in the Age of Quantum and AI 23:05 Advice to a Younger Self from Murray Thom

Stephanie Stockin is the Vice President of AI Data Services at Qualitest, with over 15 years of experience guiding enterprises and Big Tech companies in delivering quality AI solutions. She leads global AI data operations, including data collection, labeling, model evaluation, and safety programs, and works closely with clients to implement responsible AI practices. Previously, she held senior roles at iMerit and Appen, where she led large-scale AI data initiatives for companies like Microsoft and Google. Her expertise spans generative AI, data operations, and AI governance. Stephanie Stockin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestockin/ Website: https://www.qualitestgroup.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:57 From Consulting to AI Data Services 02:12 Joining Appen and Early Work in NLP 04:29 The Rapid Evolution of Generative AI 09:57 Importance of Human-in-the-Loop for AI Safety 10:39 Expert Crowds: Scaling Quality with Specialized Talent 21:16 Aligning Global Teams Through Servant Leadership 26:00 Career Advice for Aspiring AI Professionals

Jon Fry is the CEO and Founder of Lendflow, a company that provides embedded finance infrastructure for fintechs, lenders, and vertical SaaS companies. Prior to founding Lendflow in 2019, he launched ChannelGrowth, specializing in loan originations, and Quickline Credit, where he developed underwriting technology. He holds a Master's in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and studied International Tax at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Jon Fry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfrytx/ Website: https://www.lendflow.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to John Fry and Blend Flow 00:56 John's Early Journey and Entrepreneurial Spark 05:00 Building Global Competence and Leading a Worldwide Team 10:41 The Human Side of Finance in the Age of AI 14:43 Inspiration and Influences in AI 15:51 Customer Experience and AI Integration 20:40 Future of AI and Lending 24:46 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Jeremy Pease is the CEO of Hivelocity, bringing over 20 years of experience in the data center and cloud hosting industry. Known for his focus on servant leadership and client satisfaction, he has held senior roles at Contegix, Aptum, and DataBank, where he led product development, global operations, and revenue revitalization. With an AA in Business from the University of Phoenix, Jeremy became a COO before 40 and a CEO before 50, and now leads Hivelocity’s growth in cloud, BareMetal, and retail Colo services. Jeremy Pease LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pease-a53b972/ Website: https://www.hivelocity.net/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Humans and AI Podcast 00:27 Meet Jeremy: Career Background and Insights 02:02 Changes in Technology and AI's Impact 03:21 Leadership Philosophy and Mentorship 05:51 AI Workloads and Industry Transformation 07:06 High Velocity's AI Solutions 10:03 AI at the Edge: Understanding Inference 15:55 Future of AI and Wearable Technology 19:56 Leadership Journey: From Manager to CEO 23:15 High Velocity's Vision for the Future 24:10 Conclusion and Farewell

Arun Ahuja is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Healthcare and Corporate at Transact + CBORD, where he leads strategy and delivery of technology solutions to enhance efficiency and user experience across healthcare, higher ed, and corporate environments. With over 20 years of experience, he has led global teams in complex, regulated industries and specializes in secure, scalable payment ecosystems with a focus on patient-centered healthcare solutions. Arun Ahuja LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunahuja/ Website: https://www.transactcampus.com/transact-and-cbord Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Arun Ahuja’s Path to Leadership in Tech and Payments 01:47 Switching from Fintech to Healthcare Technology 05:03 Building Patient-Centered Food Service Solutions 07:53 Overcoming Barriers to Care Innovation in Hospitals 10:23 Introducing AI While Safeguarding Patient Safety 15:49 Human-Centered AI and Operational Efficiency 23:47 Guidance for Future Healthcare Technologists

Kaitlyn Albertoli is the CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, a company focused on reducing catastrophic events in energy infrastructure. A Stanford graduate with a background in sustainability and finance, she previously worked as a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. In 2021, she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and is a regular speaker on technology and energy topics. Kaitlyn Albertoli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-claire-albertoli/ Website: https://www.buzzsolutions.co/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Kaitlyn Albert and Path Solutions 00:39 Kaitlyn's Journey from Psychology to AI 02:04 Founding Buzz Solutions 02:22 Growing Up in Southern California 04:07 Challenges in the Energy Sector 04:50 How Buzz Solutions Uses AI 10:41 Impact and Success Stories 12:24 Mentorship and Support 20:46 Future of AI in Energy 24:13 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs 26:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Spence Green is the CEO and Co-Founder of LILT, an AI-powered language translation company helping enterprises communicate across languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford, where he researched machine translation and natural language processing. Spence Green LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencegreen/ Website: https://lilt.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Spence Green, CEO and Co-Founder of Lilt 01:10 From Arabic to AI: Spence’s Language Journey 02:24 The Story Behind Founding Lilt 04:16 Real-World Impact of AI in Translation 05:57 Human-AI Collaboration in Language Services 08:56 Evolving Roles and AI Expertise in Translation 13:17 How Lilt Integrates AI, Context, and Human Oversight 16:33 AI Adoption Trends in Europe 19:40 Leading Multicultural Teams Across Continents 21:42 Future Innovations in AI-Powered Translation 25:45 Closing Remarks

Jonathan Yunger is the Co-Founder & CEO of Arcana Labs, a generative AI platform designed for filmmakers and content creators. With over 15 years in film finance, production, and global distribution, he also serves as President at Millennium Media, where he’s worked on over 50 films including The Expendables and Rambo. His films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Based in Miami, he is currently developing Arcana Studios to unite creators, AI experts, and Hollywood professionals in storytelling. Jonathan Yunger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-yunger-28b18b369/ Website: https://www.arcanalabs.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Younger 00:42 Jonathan's Journey into Hollywood 03:35 Founding Arcana Labs 04:17 Artist-Driven AI in Film 12:36 AI's Impact on Hollywood 17:15 Echo Hunter: A Case Study 19:56 The Future of AI in Filmmaking 25:31 Responsible AI and Copyright 28:19 Vision for Arcana Studios 31:02 Advice for Hollywood on AI 32:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Binny Gill is the Founder and CEO of Kognitos, an AI-powered business automation company he started in 2020 to enable machines to understand and interact in human language. With nearly 100 patents in computer science, he previously served as CTO at Nutanix, where he played a key role in scaling the company to $1.5B in revenue. At Kognitos, he aims to make English the standard language for building automated workflows, allowing business users to automate processes without coding. Binny Gill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binnygill/ Website: https://www.kognitos.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Meet Binny Gill, CEO of Kognitos 01:21 Rethinking Computer Science Through Human Language 02:52 English as Code: The Kognitos Vision 08:11 Generative AI as the New Electricity 10:59 Leadership Insights from IBM 15:48 Humanity’s Role in Shaping AI's Future 19:27 Career Advice for the Next Generation in AI

Joaquín Cuenca is the CEO and co-founder of Freepik, a global platform in AI-driven design serving over 150 million monthly users. Under his leadership, Freepik has grown from a small startup into a key resource for marketers, designers, and content creators, offering tools that integrate AI to support dynamic, real-time design. Joaquin Cuenca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-cuenca-abela-905717a/?originalSubdomain=es Website: Freepik.com Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Joaquin Cuenca: Entrepreneur and CEO of Freepik 01:28 Creating Panoramio and Its Acquisition by Google 04:31 Launching Freepik and Early Vision 05:01 Freepik’s AI Transformation: From Skepticism to Strategy 09:01 Real User Stories: How AI Changed Their Creative Lives 12:15 AI Adoption in Hollywood and Corporate Shifts 22:55 Ethical AI: Fairness, Bias, and Human Comparison 31:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Creators

Gavin Stone is Chief Business Officer at Pleno, where he leads product development, marketing, and business development. An electronic engineer by training, he has 25 years of experience spanning wireless communications, semiconductors, and life sciences. He previously led software product marketing at Illumina following its $100M acquisition of Edico Genome, where he oversaw marketing, business development, and helped set two Guinness World Records. Earlier, he held key roles at Broadcom and Zyray Wireless and holds 10 U.S. patents. Gavin Stone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-stone-938649/ Website: https://plenoinc.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Gavin Stone's Career Journey 01:13 From Telecom to Genomics 02:17 Applying Engineering to Life Sciences 03:39 What Are Omic Solutions? 04:57 How AI Enhances Genomic Analysis 07:33 Patient Impact Through Strategic Partnerships 11:24 Mentorship and Leadership in Life Sciences 13:28 Keeping Pace with Rapid AI Advances 20:27 Navigating Ethics in AI and Healthcare 23:51 Career Advice for Future Life Sciences Leaders

Steven Toy is the CEO of Memrise, an AI-powered language learning platform with over 75 million monthly users. He leads the company’s AI-driven approach to language acquisition, combining vocabulary learning, native speaker comprehension, and conversation practice. Steven Toy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenctoy/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.memrise.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Steven Toy, CEO of Memrise 01:00 From Tech Startups to Leading Memrise 03:41 Why Language Learning Still Matters 06:02 How AI Personalizes Language Learning 10:16 Using Native Content with AI at Memrise 12:21 Scaling Memrise to 80M+ Users 16:49 AI Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility 21:09 Staying Mission-Focused Over Watching Competitors 25:44 The Future of AI in Education 28:00 Tips for Aspiring EdTech Entrepreneurs

Autumn-Kyoko Cushman is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShiftRx, an AI-native company addressing structural issues in clinical staffing. A former Navy corpsman and first-generation founder, she has led national initiatives at NIH and IBM Watson Health, bringing a deep understanding of care systems from both the front lines and within. Her work focuses on using generative AI to remove barriers that prevent providers from focusing on care. Autumn-Kyoko Cushman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akcushman/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Autumn-Kyoko's Path from Navy Corpsman to Founder 02:18 Founding ShiftRx to Fix Healthcare from Within 06:53 Automating Healthcare Staffing with AI 11:45 AI Ethics, Risks, and Human Oversight 20:45 Women Building the Future of AI and Tech 23:16 Vision for ShiftRx and a More Human Healthcare System

Charlie Silver is the Founder and CEO of Permission and an entrepreneur with successful startups in tech, media, and finance. He pioneered RealAge, a permission marketing company acquired by Hearst after reaching 60 million users. He also co-founded Onramp Invest, Blockforce Capital, and Reality Shares, launching seven publicly traded ETFs, including the first Blockchain equity ETF. Charlie Silver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliehsilver/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Charlie Silver's Entrepreneurial Journey 04:13 Founding Permission: Empowering User Data Ownership 04:45 Why Data Quality Matters in AI 05:54 Users Owning and Earning from Their Data 10:17 Building Trust and Ethics into AI 20:52 Envisioning the Future of Decentralized, User-Owned Data 23:34 Career Shifts, Values, and Final Insights

Joy Dasgupta is the CEO of Gyan, with over a decade of C-suite experience at companies like Hewlett Packard, American Express, Genpact, and Rage Frameworks. Before joining Gyan, he led AI-focused ventures PrismX and Empirican. A BITS Pilani graduate, Joy has managed teams across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United States. Joy Dasgupta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-dasgupta-67722833/ Website: https://www.gyanai.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Joy Dasgupta’s Career Beginnings 03:35 Founding AI Startups and Gyan’s Vision 05:07 Leading Across Cultures and Markets 09:16 Addressing AI Hallucinations and Risks 12:51 Real-World Human-AI Collaboration 20:23 Building Trust and Looking Ahead in AI 22:58 Leadership Principles and Impact 29:28 Reflections with Joy Dasgupta

Darren Kimura is the CEO and President of AI Squared, bringing over 25 years of experience in scaling technology companies and integrating AI with enterprise solutions. He joined AI Squared in 2024 as President and COO, playing a key role in the company’s operational growth and strategy. He previously served as President and CEO of Energy Industries Corporation, Solar Power Technology, and LiveAction. Darren Kimura LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenkimura Website: https://squared.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Darren Kimura’s Entrepreneurial Journey 00:45 Value of Technical Background in AI Leadership 02:13 Learning from Startup Successes and Failures 03:44 From Energy to AI: Career Shifts and Lessons 08:57 Evolving Leadership Styles Through the Years 12:07 Human-Centered Innovation at Scale 13:16 AI Squared’s Impact on Enterprise Productivity 15:01 Sparks: An AI Assistant for Mid-Size Enterprises 18:10 AI Leaders Who Inspire Darren 20:22 Why Human Qualities Set Silicon Valley Apart 26:14 Founding an AI Startup Today: Advice from Darren 29:13 Darren’s Legacy: Ethical AI and Empowering Entrepreneurs

Diederik Greveling is the CTO of Xebia Base, focusing on data, ML, and cloud infrastructure. He helped grow the unit to over $2M in annual revenue within two years. With a background as a data engineer, he holds a Master of Science in Computing Science (cum laude) from a top 100 university. Diederik remains active in programming, has a strong focus on AI and cloud technologies, and regularly speaks at conferences to share knowledge. Diederik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpgreveling/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:25 Meet Dietrich: A Journey into Computer Science 01:38 Exploring AI in Various Industries 03:10 The Role of Automation in AI 04:28 Balancing Leadership and Hands-On Coding 06:31 Growing Xebia Base to $2M in Two Years 09:05 Overcoming People Challenges in AI Projects 11:35 Customer Feedback and AI Integration 18:03 Emerging Roles and Skills in AI 20:35 Key Learnings from Building AI Systems 23:03 Staying Human-Centered in the AI Era 24:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Kevin Frechette is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmarkit, an AI-powered autonomous sourcing platform helping organizations source more competitively at scale. Before founding Fairmarkit, he held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at IBM and Dell. He lives in the greater Boston area. Kevin Frechette LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-frechette-49652921/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Kevin Frechette: CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmarkit 01:05 Founding Fairmarkit to Modernize Procurement 03:49 How AI Is Revolutionizing Sourcing 05:30 Rise of Agentic Engineers in Procurement 07:52 Real-World AI Success in Procurement 10:49 Balancing Automation with Human Judgment 18:04 Redefining Procurement Team Roles 22:42 Kevin’s Tips for Aspiring Founders 24:45 Final Thoughts from Kevin

Luca Zambello is the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, a hospitality tech company focused on on-demand, tech-first accommodations. He launched one of the first professionally operated Airbnb vacation rental companies in 2012, leading to the creation of Jurny to streamline hospitality for guests and operators. Under his leadership, Jurny manages over 500 units in eight markets and leverages automation to operate top-performing hotels and multi-family buildings. Luca has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Luca Zambello LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucazambello/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Luca Zambello’s Journey from Italy to Tech Innovation 02:36 Building Jurny: Scaling Hospitality Through Technology 03:38 Solving AI Integration Hurdles in Hospitality 13:33 Deploying AI Agents to Improve Service and Operations 23:21 Envisioning AI’s Role in Smart, Automated Hospitality 28:00 Tips for Founders 30:23 Insights on Tech, Growth, and the Future of Hospitality

David Brudenell is an Executive Director with senior leadership experience across public, private, and startup companies from Sydney to San Francisco. He led Global Solutions & Advanced Research at Appen, a leader in AI/ML training data. He has held executive roles at firms including Pureprofile, Eclipx, and Flare. David co-founded C2 Investments, a venture capital firm focused on seed stage companies. He holds a Biology and Zoology degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Sydney Business School. David Brudenell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrudenell/ Website: https://www.decidr.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Meet David Brudenell 01:12 From Biology to Leading AI Teams 03:37 Managing Diverse Roles Across Industries 06:23 How AI Enhances Business Performance 09:22 Key Skills for AI Career Growth 14:11 Boosting Productivity: People vs. Organizations 17:58 Influences That Shaped David's AI Thinking 19:05 The Role of Research in Innovation 20:34 Pitfalls of End-to-End AI Agents 23:27 Agentic Apps Explained 23:59 Building Decider: AI at the Workflow Level 27:14 Harmonizing Human Insight with Technology 30:49 Embedding Ethics in AI Systems 34:33 Final Thoughts for Future AI Leaders

Georg Ell is the CEO of Phrase, a localization technology company serving clients like Uber and Shopify. With two decades in tech, he has held leadership roles at Tesla, Microsoft, and Yammer. He began his career at Microsoft as the first enterprise cloud salesperson in Europe, later leading large teams and shaping company cultures. Georg holds a degree from Cambridge and advises several venture and advisory boards. Georg Ell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgell/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:26 Georg Ell’s Tech Journey and Career Lessons 01:58 Leadership Insights from Microsoft and Tesla 05:10 Phrase’s AI-Powered Approach to Localization 12:18 Building Human-Centered Culture in Tech 15:34 Fostering Trust in Global Teams 18:13 Community Impact on Ethical Tech Development 21:16 Phrase Academy’s Role in Talent Development 22:39 Ethical AI and Enhancing Team Productivity 27:46 Coaching’s Role in Evolving Leadership 30:24 Leading with Decency and Purpose 33:07 Closing Remarks

Dr. Alan Roth, CEO of Oxford Drug Design, has a diverse background in life sciences spanning research, capital markets, consultancy, and company leadership. He began as a chemist at Merck in New Lead Discovery, later serving as a consultant at McKinsey and Director at Commerzbank Asset Management overseeing bio-investments. He co-founded and led Chiral Quest, Inc., and was a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford, where he is also a Visiting Lecturer. He holds degrees from Cornell, Columbia, and Oxford. Dr. Alan Roth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alandroth/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: http://www.oxforddrugdesign.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:25 Meet Dr. Alan Roth, Life Sciences Entrepreneur 00:56 From Academic Chemist to Industry Leader 04:53 How AI Advances Drug Discovery Processes 13:00 Overcoming Hurdles in Biotech Innovation 24:14 Balancing AI and Human Insight in R&D 30:46 Lessons for Future Scientists and Entrepreneurs 32:43 Staying Human in a High-Tech Future

Dinesh Goel is the Founder & CEO of Robylon, an agentic AI automation platform for customer support and presales. A 3-time founder with over 12 years of tech startup experience, he previously founded Aasaanjobs, a recruitment platform acquired by OLX, and Oneworldnation, a blockchain gaming startup. Dinesh Goel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-goel-496b3335/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Dinesh Goel’s Path from Banking to Startups 01:08 Startup Leadership: Grit, Hires, and Growth Hurdles 02:18 Scaling Aasaanjobs to Acquisition 03:37 How Startup Culture Has Evolved 07:03 Why Dinesh Chose the US Market 09:33 Building AI Agents for Support Automation 18:09 How AI Will Reshape Employment Landscape 20:55 Human Roles in an AI-Driven Workplace 25:31 What Makes Great Mentors and Leaders 31:08 Robylon’s Goals and Dinesh’s Reflections 36:05 Insights to Take Forward

Lasse Finderup is the co-founder and CEO of Good Tape, a Copenhagen-based company specializing in AI-powered speech-to-text transcriptions. Since its founding in 2022, Good Tape has gained 2.5 million users and reached key milestones such as 500,000 unique users within eight months and $2 million in annual recurring revenue. At age 28, Lasse also serves as an investor and business partner at TechStation Invest, focusing on hard tech companies. Lasse Finderup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasse-finderup/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:29 Lasse Finderup: CEO of Good Tape 01:12 From Student to AI Startup Founder 02:28 Building Culture Around Innovation and Values 04:13 Leading with Urgency and Purpose 06:38 How Good Tape Was Born 12:12 Choosing Bootstrapping Over VC Funding 13:51 Prioritizing Data Privacy and Security in AI 16:42 Thriving Under Pressure as a Tech Leader 20:36 Surprising Uses and User Stories of Good Tape 23:31 Investing in Deep Tech and Hard Tech Startups 25:06 Future Plans for AI and Speech Transcription 27:46 Embracing the Power of Nerd Culture 29:39 Real-World Tips for Young Founders 31:02 Final Thoughts from Lasse Finderup

Lisbeth Votruba is the chief clinical officer of AvaSure, where she leads efforts in inpatient telehealth care through compassionate leadership and advocacy for the dignity, safety, and quality of care for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Lisbeth Votruba LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisbeth-votruba-msn-rn-faonl-cavrn-12969032/ Website: https://avasure.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Meet Lisbeth Votruba, Third-Generation Nurse 01:15 From Bedside to Virtual Care Leadership 03:27 How Technology Transforms Nursing Practice 04:29 Virtual Care’s Role in Patient Safety 10:54 AI Tools Improving Healthcare Efficiency 15:39 Virtual Nursing: Obstacles and Opportunities 20:26 Supporting Nurse Mental Health and Wellbeing 23:16 Leading Nursing Innovation Through Advocacy 26:27 Shaping the Future of AI in Nursing 30:42 Tips for Emerging Healthcare Tech Leaders 32:08 Reflections from Lisbeth Votruba

Srikrishnan Ganesan is the Co-founder and CEO of Rocketlane, a PSA and client onboarding platform focused on improving project outcomes and team efficiency. With a passion for customer experience and startups, Sri has spent over a decade building and scaling SaaS businesses. He previously co-founded Konotor, a mobile-first user engagement platform acquired by Freshworks in 2015, which became the foundation for Freshchat. Srikrishnan Ganesan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikrishnang/ Website: https://www.rocketlane.com/events/ps-leaders-on-ai-whats-real-whats-next Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Srikrishnan Ganesan’s Startup Background 00:47 Why Rocketlane Was Founded 03:04 Transforming Services with AI 05:16 Real-World Results from AI Use 08:19 Accelerating Rocketlane’s Product Evolution 10:20 Building an AI-First Company Culture 12:43 Lessons from Propel 25 on AI Adoption 15:03 What's Next for AI in Services 17:19 Merging Human Skills with AI Tools 20:19 Addressing AI Risks and Responsibilities 22:39 Driving Innovation Through Leadership 27:04 Srikrishnan’s Vision for the Future 29:14 Final Reflections from the Episode

Phil Tomlinson is the Senior Vice President of Global Offerings at TaskUs, overseeing core service lines including AI Services, Digital Customer Experience, and Trust & Safety. With over 20 years of experience, he drives service strategy, product development, and execution across specialized digital offerings. He also promotes mental health in the workplace through thought leadership and speaking engagements, helping TaskUs maintain its leadership in the outsourcing industry. Phil Tomlinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philatom/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:25 Phil Tomlinson’s Background and Career in AI 02:02 Leading Global Offerings at TaskUs 03:42 Integrating Tech With Human-Centered Values 05:56 Designing Human-First AI Service Models 12:13 Navigating Ethics in AI Development 19:12 AI’s Role in Trust, Safety, and Accountability 22:39 Advocating for Mental Health at Work 27:05 Leadership Philosophy and Mentoring Future Leaders 32:54 Advice and Vision for TaskUs 38:20 Reflections and Key Takeaways