The Pulse of AI

New Podcast! The Pulse of AI Season 8 Episode 168! Summary: Amy Farner, EVP of The Josh Bersin Company, joins The Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton, and discusses the evolution of AI in HR, the development of their AI Co-Pilot Galileo, and how organizations can leverage AI for transformation and competitive advantage. Galileo has been deployed by 1,100 companies to date. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Building Trust in AI Adoption 08:02 Customer Reactions and Adoption Challenges 15:29 Building Trust in AI Products 17:20 The Evolution of Advisory Services 19:36 From Consulting to Insights Company 22:48 Collaboration Between HR and Tech 25:06 Redesigning Work in the Age of AI 26:22 AI as a Democratizer for Small Businesses 29:25 Surprising Use Cases of AI in Organizations 31:17 Big Four's Approach to AI Transformation 32:24 Future Directions for Galileo 34:49 Creating Specialized AI Agents 40:01 Accessing AI Tools for Transformation Keywords: AI in HR, Galileo, organizational transformation, AI democratization, HR technology, AI adoption, enterprise AI, HR innovation, AI tools, skills velocity    

New PULSE OF AI Podcast! Season 8, Episode 166. Summary: Sam Bhagwat joins podcast host Jason Stoughton in a conversation primarily about the incredible success his book "Principles of Building AI Agents" has experienced and the energy it has created among AI practitioners and aspiring AI practitioners around the globe. He emphasizes the importance of organizational design in AI development and the democratization of AI tools, making it easier for individuals and companies to innovate. Sam provides insights into the current AI market, the challenges faced in implementation, and offers advice for aspiring engineers looking to enter the field. To say that the book has created a "movement" would not be hyperbole. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:55 Sam Bhagwat's Journey in Tech 05:40 The Impact of AI on Startups 08:45 The Rise of AI Agents 11:49 Principles of Building AI Agents 14:38 Key Takeaways from the Book 17:36 Organizational Design in AI Development 20:31 Understanding the AI Market 23:37 Challenges in AI Implementation 26:38 Building a Unique Moat in AI 29:38 Community Engagement and Education 32:36 Future of AI Engineering 35:36 Advice for Aspiring AI Engineers 38:43 The Democratization of AI 41:28 Conclusion and Book Promotion

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 8, Episode 165! In this insightful interview, Oren Michels from BarnDoor AI joins The Pulse of AI Host Jason Stoughton and  discusses the evolving landscape of agentic AI, governance, trust, and how enterprises can navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption. Discover practical strategies for implementing AI safely and effectively in your organization. Chapters 00:13 Oren Michels' Background and Journey into AI 05:05 The Genesis of Barn Door AI and Its Mission 13:08 The Tension Between Innovation and Security in AI 21:01 Overcaution of CISOs and Managing AI Risks 29:30 How Companies Implement AI Governance and Control 36:05 The Culture and Philosophy of Barn Door AI 38:36 Advice for CISOs and Enterprise Leaders on AI 40:43 Upcoming Product Launch and Final Thoughts Oren Bio: Oren is an entrepreneur, investor, board member, and advisor to technology startups in the US and Europe. He's co-founder and CEO of Barndoor AI, the control plane for agentic AI in the enterprise. He co-founded Mashery in 2006 and served as CEO until Intel acquired the company in 2013. Oren is also a Tony-nominated Broadway and Off-Broadway producer whose credits include Romeo+Juliet and Good Night and Good Luck, starring George Cloney. His angel investments include Uber, Pebble Post, and eero.   About Barndoor Founded in 2024, Barndoor.ai is the AI governance platform built for the agentic enterprise. Barndoor.ai's centralized control plane gives IT and security teams the visibility and fine-grained access control they need to govern AI agents across every tool, team, and platform. Venn.ai provides knowledge workers secure, governed access to agentic AI across the workplace apps they already use. Together, Barndoor.ai and Venn.ai address the AI governance gap from both the enterprise end, as well as individual empowerment. Learn more at Barndoor.ai and Venn.ai.  

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7; Episode 164 Tom Chi joins Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton to talk about his new book, his investment thesis at his deep tech venture firm At One Ventures as well as his time at Google X leading the teams that created autonomous cars, wearable augment reality and deep learning. As a renowned physicist/innovator turned venture capitalist, Tom was a founding member of GoogleX where so many of the recent groundbreaking discoveries in AI were developed. One day while snorkeling at a reef near his home in Hawaii he realized that the reef was dying and had an epiphany that he should take his expertise and insights and focus on investing in deep-tech startups and catalyze a world where humanity is a net positive to nature.  His new book is Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future.   Takeaways Tom Chi's career spans astrophysics, tech, and environmentalism. A personal tragedy catalyzed Chi's focus on environmental issues. Economic and ecological goals can align for better business practices. Investing in regenerative technologies is crucial for a sustainable future. AI can play a significant role in improving environmental outcomes. The future workforce will need skills like critical thinking and creativity. Local actions can lead to global change in environmental efforts. Building community and relationships is essential for tackling big challenges. The narrative around environmentalism often emphasizes sacrifice, but innovation can lead to profit. The future will be built by those who take action, not just talk about it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:04 Career Phases: From Astrophysics to Tech 03:06 Transition to Environmentalism: A Personal Journey 09:11 The Role of Economics in Environmental Solutions 17:57 AI's Impact on Climate and Industry 24:08 The Future of AI and Environmental Sustainability 30:54 Algorithmic Challenges in AI Development 36:36 The Environmental Impact of AI 41:34 Navigating the Future Job Market 53:40 Building Local Solutions for Global Problems      

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 163 Summary In this conversation, Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton and Josh Bersin explore the transformative impact of AI on the workplace, discussing the evolution of AI technologies, the concept of the 'super worker', and the critical role of HR in integrating AI into organizational structures. They emphasize the need for a culture of innovation and trust, as well as the importance of redefining job roles and workflows to adapt to the rapid changes brought about by AI. The discussion also highlights the potential for AI to enhance employee engagement and productivity, ultimately leading to a more dynamic and effective workforce. Takeaways AI is fundamentally changing the way we work. The concept of the 'super worker' is emerging as AI tools enhance productivity. Organizations must adapt their structures to integrate AI effectively. Employee engagement is crucial during the AI adoption process. HR plays a pivotal role in facilitating AI integration. Dynamic organizational design is necessary to keep pace with AI advancements. Trust and transparency are essential for successful AI implementation. Companies need to focus on problem-solving rather than just task completion. AI can empower employees to take on more complex roles. The future of work will require a cultural shift towards innovation and creativity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 00:13 The Evolution of AI in Organizations 01:35 The Role of People in AI Adoption 04:29 Understanding the Super Worker Concept 07:38 Dynamic Organizational Design and AI 10:25 The Future of Work with AI 13:31 HR's Role in AI Integration 16:13 The Super Worker Company Concept 19:27 Empowering Employees with AI 22:12 Conclusion and Future Outlook 22:39 The Future of Agentic AI 23:59 The Role of Big Tech in AI Development 25:52 Rethinking Business Value in the Age of AI 28:15 AI's Impact on HR and Employee Engagement 30:52 The Concept of Digital Twins in the Workplace 34:08 Empowering Super Workers with AI 36:00 Cultural Shifts in Organizations for AI Adoption 38:30 The Need for Reinvention in the Workforce 40:37 Advice for Tech Companies in the AI Era 45:16 Creating Irresistible Companies with Purpose Keywords AI, workplace transformation, super worker, HR technology, employee engagement, organizational design, AI adoption, digital twins, innovation culture, future of work      

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 162. Summary In this conversation, Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton speaks with Vijoy Pandey about the evolving landscape of technology, particularly focusing on the concept of agents and their role in the future of AI. They discuss the importance of collaboration, the challenges of siloed systems, and the vision for an Internet of Agents that facilitates seamless communication and interaction. Vijoy shares insights from his career journey, the significance of identity in the digital age, and the exciting opportunities at Cisco's Outshift. The conversation emphasizes the need for startups to tackle complex problems and the potential for transformative change in the tech industry. Chapters 00:00 Vijoy's Career Journey and Insights 03:41 Navigating Transformation in Tech 06:03 Understanding Agents and Their Role 09:57 The Outshift Incubator and Its Focus 12:46 The Internet of Agents: A New Paradigm 18:25 Challenges in Agent Collaboration 22:56 Protocols for Agent Communication 26:30 Collaboration in the AI Ecosystem 29:24 Learning from the Past: Protocols and Standards 33:13 Why Join Outshift? 36:26 Advice for Startups in the Agent Space Keywords technology, AI agents, AI, Outshift, incubation, open source AI, innovation, Internet of AI Agents    

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Ep 161 Pulse of AI Podcast Host is joined by Runloop AI Founder Jonathan Wall. Summary In this conversation, Jonathan Wall discusses his journey as a founder, the challenges of building AI infrastructure, and the importance of creating a platform for deploying AI agents. He emphasizes the need for a new compute primitive tailored for agents, the role of reinforcement learning in improving AI performance, and the challenges enterprises face in adopting AI technologies. The discussion also touches on the future of AI, the importance of hiring the right talent, and the evolving landscape of technology in the enterprise. Takeaways The balance between remote work and in-office collaboration is crucial. Founders often have unique journeys that shape their vision. Identifying unsolved problems in AI infrastructure is key to innovation. Agents require a different approach to compute than traditional software. Reinforcement learning can significantly enhance AI performance. Building a platform for agent deployment simplifies the process for developers. Creating a competitive moat involves understanding the unique needs of the market. Enterprise adoption of AI faces challenges that need to be addressed. The future of AI will depend on how well companies adapt to new technologies. Hiring the right talent is essential for building a successful startup. Keywords AI, agents, reinforcement learning, startup, infrastructure, deployment, enterprise, technology, founders, innovation      

New The Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 160. Podcast Summary In this conversation, Podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined by One Chowdhury who shares his journey from dropping out of Duke University to co-founding Octolane, a CRM platform designed to empower sales reps. He discusses the challenges of competing against established giants like Salesforce, the innovative strategies they employ to differentiate their product, and the importance of building a company culture that values hard work and transparency. The discussion also highlights the transformative role of AI in enhancing productivity and customer engagement, as well as the vision for a self-driving CRM that simplifies the sales process. Chapters 00:00 Founder's Journey and Early Experiences 02:19 Identifying Market Gaps and Building Solutions 05:14 Go-to-Market Strategy and Customer Focus 08:19 Innovative Product Features and User Experience 11:03 Building a Sustainable Company Culture 14:10 Leveraging AI for Efficiency and Growth 17:20 Future Outlook and Industry Insights 21:40 The Power of AI in Development 25:58 Leveraging AI for Efficient Communication 30:08 Pattern Recognition and Data Analysis 35:16 The Role of AI in Sales and Recruitment Keywords AI, Octolane, CRM, sales technology, startup journey, entrepreneurship, fundraising, customer engagement, productivity, innovation    

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 159. Summary In this conversation, Mahe Bayireddi, CEO and co-founder of Phenom, joins podcast host Jason Stoughton and shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the evolution of his company and its offerings in the HR tech space. He discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in workforce dynamics, emphasizing the importance of talent acquisition and retention. Bayireddi also addresses the adaptability of employees to new technologies and the future of jobs in an AI-driven world, while highlighting the need for contextual understanding in HR processes. He concludes with insights on navigating competitive challenges as a CEO and the future landscape of HR technology. Chapters 00:00 Mahe Bayireddi's Entrepreneurial Journey 05:45 The Evolution of Phenom and Its Product Offerings 09:59 Understanding Talent Acquisition and Retention 12:07 The Impact of AI on Workforce Dynamics 17:43 The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI 21:32 Employee Acceptance of AI in the Workplace 24:27 Building Contextual Understanding in HR 29:39 Navigating Competitive Challenges as a CEO 32:32 Future Opportunities and Challenges in the HR Tech Space Keywords Phenom, AI, talent acquisition, workforce dynamics, employee acceptance, HR technology, entrepreneurial journey, business evolution, future of work, automation    

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 158 SUMMARY In this conversation, Podcast Host Jason Stoughton and Jeff Seibert discuss the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of AI and startups. They explore the challenges and opportunities that new founders face, the importance of core intellectual property, and the dynamics of building effective teams. The discussion also touches on the realities of seed funding in today's market and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of starting a business in the AI era. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:00 The Changing Landscape of Entrepreneurship 00:59 Navigating AI's Impact on Startups 03:50 Core Intellectual Property in the AI Era 06:57 Building Effective Teams in Startups 10:01 The Reality of Seed Funding Today 12:42 Final Thoughts for Aspiring Founders Keywords entrepreneurship, AI, startups, seed funding, team building, intellectual property, Silicon Valley, founder advice, technology trends, business strategy  

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 157 Summary In this conversation, Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton and guest Dr. Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering and Lead AI Scientist for SandboxAQ, discuss the evolution of AI, the differences between LQMs and LLMhis s, and the impact of quantum technology on AI applications. They explore the challenges of commercializing AI products, the diverse focus areas of Sandbox AQ, and the importance of real-world impact. Stefan shares insights on the types of individuals he is trying to recruit, company culture, and offers advice for aspiring innovators in the field of AI and technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:00 The Evolution of AI and SandboxAQ 00:49 Understanding LQMs vs LLMs 03:38 Applications of AI in Science 06:30 The Role of Quantum Technology 09:39 Commercializing Scientific Innovations 12:33 Future Directions and Challenges 20:04 Exploring Sandbox AQ's Diverse Innovations 22:51 The Role of AI in Healthcare and Drug Discovery 25:20 The Entrepreneurial Spirit at Sandbox AQ 25:42 Releasing the SARE Dataset for Drug Discovery 29:01 The Future of AI Beyond Language Models 33:16 The Evolution of Agentic AI 37:02 Recruiting Talent for Real-World Impact 41:08 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in AI Keywords AI, LQM, LLM, Sandbox AQ, Quantum Technology, Drug Discovery, Machine Learning, AI Applications, Science, Technology    

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 156 Summary In this conversation, Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton interviews Guru Banavar, the founding CTO of Viome Life Sciences, about his extensive journey in AI and bioinformatics, particularly in the context of healthcare and chronic disease management. Guru shares insights into the importance of understanding individual biology through advanced testing methods, including RNA analysis, and how Viome empowers individuals to take control of their health through personalized recommendations. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of AI in improving health outcomes, and the significance of preventive medicine. Takeaways Guru has over 30 years of experience in AI and bioinformatics. Viome focuses on understanding individual biology through RNA analysis. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health. Preventive medicine is becoming increasingly important in healthcare. AI can help analyze complex health data for better outcomes. Viome's approach is to empower individuals with personalized health insights. Chronic diseases are on the rise, necessitating innovative solutions. Lifestyle changes can significantly impact health markers. The healthcare system often focuses on acute care rather than prevention. Self-awareness about health is key to improving quality of life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:53 Guru's Journey in AI and Life Sciences 05:46 The Evolution of Viome and Its Mission 08:55 Understanding Chronic Diseases and the Role of Gut Health 11:22 How Viome Works: Testing and Recommendations 14:21 The Importance of Microbiome in Health 17:17 Viome's Unique Approach to Health Data 20:21 Clinical Trials and Research at Viome 23:13 The Future of Healthcare and Preventive Medicine 28:39 Emerging Trends in Preventive Medicine 30:33 The New Healthcare Model: Lifestyle Medicine 33:00 The Role of AI in Healthcare 36:10 Personal Health Management and AI Integration 43:16 Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Health 49:41 Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle

New Pulse of AI Podcast, Season 7, Episode 155 Pulse of AI podcast host Jason Stoughton is joined in conversation with CTGT's Co-Founder and CEO, Cyril Gorlla. Backed by Google's AI fund, Gradient, General Catalyst and Y Combinator, along with luminaries like François Chollet (creator of Keras, ARC-AGI), Peter Wang (co-founder, Anaconda) and Paul Graham (co-founder, Y Combinator), CTGT is one of the hottest AI start-ups in the sector today. Here is why: CTGT helps enterprises deploy AI for high risk use cases with a breakthrough mathematical method that removes hallucinations, censorship and bias at the model level automatically in real time with no training or fine-tuning needed. It is truly a game changer. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CTGT and Its Mission 00:58 Cyril's Journey into AI and Technology 03:17 Research and Development at UCSD and Stanford 06:12 The Birth of CTGT and Its Vision 08:18 Understanding AI Models and Their Features 10:50 Scaling AI Solutions for Enterprises 13:16 Bridging the Gap Between Demos and Deployment 14:57 The Role of AI in Society and Censorship Concerns 17:31 Ensuring Trustworthy AI for Democratic Values 19:53 Personalizing AI for Individual Values 23:20 The Future of AI: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All 24:11 Competition and Innovation in the AI Space 26:07 Cost Savings and ROI with CTGT's Solutions 29:01 Recruiting pitch for CTGT Keywords CTGT, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, generative technologies, trust in AI, bias in AI, enterprise solutions, AI deployment, innovative technology        

New Pulse of AI Podcast, Season 7, Episode 154! Summary In this conversation, Terrell Bacchus, Chief Medical Officer of Keebler Health, joins podcast Host Jason Stoughton and discusses his journey into healthcare and the importance of value-based care. He explains how AI is transforming the healthcare landscape, particularly in risk adjustment and patient outcomes. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities within the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for proactive care and the integration of technology. Bacchus also shares insights on the current market dynamics and the future of AI in healthcare, encouraging professionals to stay informed and adaptable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:03 The Role of Keebler Health in Value-Based Care 02:30 Risk Adjustment in Healthcare 05:49 AI's Impact on Healthcare 08:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare 11:50 Market Size and Future of Value-Based Care 17:23 Value-Based Care Transformation 17:50 Data-Driven Insights in Healthcare 19:39 AI's Role in Diagnostics 23:46 Predictive Analytics in Patient Care 25:23 Growth and Expansion in Healthcare Tech 27:12 Client Onboarding and Success Strategies 29:53 Market Trends in Healthcare AI 31:15 Adoption of AI in Clinical Settings 34:34 Building Trust in AI Solutions 37:01 Empowering Patients through Technology Keywords healthcare, AI, value-based care, risk adjustment, patient outcomes, technology in medicine, healthcare innovation, clinical data, healthcare systems, patient care    

New Pule of AI Podcast, Season 7, Episode 153 Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined for a wide ranging conversation about all things AI with Nordic AI Institute Founder and Director Christian Guttmann.  Keywords AI, multi-agent systems, LLMs, AI deployment, European AI landscape, AI perception, cultural barriers, business strategy, quantum AI, technology adoption Summary In this conversation, Christian Guttmann discusses his extensive background in AI, the evolution of AI technologies, and the current landscape in Europe. He highlights the shift in perception from AI evangelism to a more realistic understanding of its capabilities. The discussion covers the differences between workflows and autonomous multi-agent systems, the cultural barriers to AI adoption, and the challenges faced by mid-sized companies in deploying AI. Guttmann emphasizes the importance of trust and understanding in the successful integration of AI into business practices, as well as the potential for AI to enhance productivity and innovation in various sectors. Takeaways AI has transitioned from an exotic technology to a mature one. - Every CEO is now considering AI in their strategies. - The perception of AI has shifted from evangelism to realism. - Understanding the evolution of AI is crucial for business leaders. - Multi-agent systems offer more autonomy than traditional workflows. - Cultural barriers significantly impact AI adoption in companies. - Mid-sized companies are slower to adopt AI compared to larger firms. - AI can optimize operations and improve efficiency in businesses. - Trust in AI will grow as its benefits become tangible. - The future of AI will involve exciting developments in quantum technology. Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Initial Setup 00:00 Challenges in AI Deployment Across Enterprises 02:55 European Perspectives on AI and Business 07:57 The Shift in AI Perception Post-ChatGPT 12:45 Cultural Acceptance of AI in the Workplace 13:45 The Evolution of Digital Technology in Business 15:17 Understanding AI: From LLMs to Multi-Agents 16:49 The Rise of Autonomous Agents 19:10 The Power of Multi-Agent Systems 22:24 Distinguishing Workflows from Multi-Agent Systems 26:44 Current Use Cases and Challenges of Multi-Agent Systems 31:14 Cultural Barriers to AI Adoption 36:02 AI Deployment in Mid-Sized Companies 40:31 Creating AI Agent Business Units 41:58 Cultural Readiness for AI Integration 46:59 Navigating the AI Landscape: Startups vs. Established Companies 49:57 AI's Impact on Specialization in Professions 52:49 The Role of AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Human Connection 55:55 The Nordic AI Institute: Global Collaborations and Innovations 58:57 Future Trends in AI: Causal and Embedded AI  

New Pulse of AI Podcast: Season 7, Episode 152 Podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined in conversation by Jeff Seibert, the co-founder and CEO of Digits, the first end-to-end accounting platform built for the AI era. Jeff was previously Head of Consumer Products at Twitter, founder of Crashlytic's which was acquired by Twitter and then re-acquired by google, starred in Netflix's Emmy Award winning documentary The Social Dilemma and is an active angel investor with over 100 investments and was recently named one of Insiders Top 100 Seed VC's. Summary In this conversation, Jeff Seibert shares his journey as an entrepreneur and investor in the tech industry, discussing his experiences with previous startups and the founding of Digits, an AI-driven accounting solution. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the market needs, particularly for small businesses, and how AI can transform traditional accounting practices. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating the hype around AI and the practical applications that can truly benefit businesses. In this conversation, Jeff Seibert discusses the transformative impact of AI on the accounting industry, emphasizing the potential for automation to save time for small business owners and accountants alike. He highlights the significant market opportunity within the $200 billion accounting industry and the importance of building sustainable businesses that leverage AI as a tool rather than a standalone solution. The discussion also touches on the challenges of integrating AI into workflows, the importance of company culture in a remote work environment, and the criteria for investing in startups. On this podcast you will discover: - The Evolution of Digits - Reimagining Accounting with AI - Targeting the SMB Market - Balancing AI Hype and Practicality - Revolutionizing Accounting with AI - The Market Potential and Business Growth - AI's Role in Job Creation and Efficiency - Building a Sustainable Business in the AI Era - Company Culture and Remote Work Dynamics - Investing in Founders and Market Fit - Navigating the AI Investment Landscape - Implementing AI Agents in Accounting Workflows - Final Thoughts on AI Integration and Productivity

Pulse of AI Podcast, Episode 151 Season 7 Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined by CEO and Founder, Jay Madhewaran, of Eve. Eve is the only legal AI designed to work with lawyers through every stage of your case - with smart document review, efficient base analysis, and on-demand drafting with unlimited iterations. Eve's approachable AI understands the complexities of plaintiff casework and supports your team in real-time to help you achieve better outcomes, faster. Jay has over 15 years of experience in AI and machine learning at Meta and Rubrik. Prior to founding Eve, Jay was an early-stage AI investor with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Eve just raised $50 million in series A and is growing fast. 

Pulse of AI Podcast Episode 150 Season 7 Pulse of AI podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined in conversation on this episode by Arshan Prisohi, CEO and Co-Founder of Third Wave Automation.  Third Wave was founded to alleviate increasing supply chain stress using intelligent automation products and services. Levereaging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create its Shared Autonomy Platform, Third Wave brings people and automated systems together to improve throughput, efficiency and safety.  Arshan has worked with the world's most renowned commercial R&D shops, built robust machines and software to solve complex real-world problems, and founded teams that continue to drive innovation within the world's largest corporations. He now brings that expertise to material handling and supply chain solutions.   

NEW PODCAST! The Pulse of AI Podcast: Season 7 Episode 149 Jason Stoughton, the Host of The Pulse of AI Podcast, is joined on this episode with distinguished technologist Lutz Finger to discuss the current and future state of AI. Lutz has over 20 years of experience building AI driven products at companies like google, Linkedin and Snap. He is currently building a new company around generative AI tools for ecommerce and also teaches a popular eCornell certificate program called "Designing and Building AI Solutions:.      

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 6, Ep. 147 Pulse of AI host Jason Stoughton is joined by Dheeraj Pandey for a lively discussion about Dheeraj's new AI unicorn and all things AI, AI Agents and the importance of design in the deployment and implementation process of AI Agents.  Dheeraj Pandey is the CEO and co-founder of DevRev, a unicorn startup backed by Khosla and Mayfield that introduces AI agents that work alongside teams to handle the routine tasks so everyone can spend more time on what really matters. After turning Nutanix into a $16 billion success story, Dheeraj launched DevRev and recently led a $100 million Series A for the company. His vision of AI as the ultimate teamplayer comes to life through AgentOS, an operating system that integrates human and AI agents to unify all aspects of customer and product interactions. DevRev's platform moves beyond the daily grind, paving the way for a work-life balance that energizes teams for creative thinking, meaningful challenges and big-picture initiatives.    

Great news - Season 6 Episode 146 Pulse of AI Podcast is live!  Luma AI's founding team member Sam Sinha joins podcast host Jason Stoughton to talk about Luma AI's growth from a team of 5 to the juggernaut behind the Dream Machine video creativity tool, the essence and future of creativity in an AI powered and co-piloted world, the types of people they are looking to hire and so much more! To be notified about future conversations with the leaders of the AI revolution sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com   

New Pulse of AI podcast is live! Season 6, episode 145. To be notified about future conversations with the leaders of the AI revolution sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com  AI Pioneers: Andrew Maas on Pioneering Retrieval Systems and Deep Learning Join host Jason Stoughton in this exciting episode as he welcomes Andrew Maas, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Pointable. Andrew shares his journey through the world of artificial intelligence, from his groundbreaking work on data-centric deep learning at Apple to his pivotal role in founding roam Analytics, a natural language extraction platform acquired by Parexel. In this episode, Andrew delves into the innovative technologies behind Pointable, a startup revolutionizing retrieval systems for RAG-LLM workflows. He offers valuable insights for AI practitioners and founders, drawing from his extensive experience and academic background, including his PhD from Stanford University under the mentorship of Andrew Ng and Dan Jurafsky. Tune in to hear about Andrew's transformative work in AI, the future of retrieval systems, and what's next for Pointable. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with knowledge and inspiration!

In Season 6, Episode 144, our host Jason Stoughton is thrilled to welcome Vu Tran, Co-Founder and CEO of Butterflies AI. 🌟 Butterflies AI is revolutionizing how we connect with technology by allowing us to create and interact with AI friends on their innovative social media platform. Imagine having AI companions with unique profiles, backstories, and social media lives—crafted to engage, entertain, and enrich your digital experience. 🤖✨ Vu shares insights on: How Butterflies AI is shaping the future of AI-human interactions The vision behind their groundbreaking platform The impact of AI companions on our daily lives and creativity If you're curious about the intersection of social media and AI, or just excited to learn how digital friends might fit into our lives, this episode is for you! 👉 Subscribe to The Pulse of AI Podcast on your favorite platform 📬 Sign up for Jason Stoughton's newsletter at thepulseofai.com 🔗 Follow Jason on X at @ThePulseOfAI Don't miss this deep dive into the future of AI friendships! Tune in now! 🎧 #ThePulseOfAI #ButterfliesAI #Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #TechInnovation #AICompanions #FutureOfAI  

New The Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 6, Episode 143. Sign up for my newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com Join podcast host Jason Stoughton and special guest Ben Lerner, Co-Founder and CEO of Espresso AI, as they talk about key trends in the AI industry, how Espresso AI helps companies save serious money by using AI to optimize their Snowflake data warehouse, where Espresso AI goes from here and the types of people they are looking to hire.  If you use Snowflake, Espressor AI is the easiest way for you to save $100,000. Listen to the podcast to find out more.  

New The Pulse of AI podcast, Season 6, Episode 142! Sign-up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com  Podcast host Jason Stoughton is joined by Vice President of Intelligent Applications at Elemental Cognition, Erdem Ozcan. With a Phd in Computer Science and over 20 years of experience, including as co-founder of Automat.ai, which developed Conversational AI that revolutionized customer engagement and sales, Erdem is an interesting voice and strong technologist in the field of AI. Elemental Cognition (EC) is the next wave of enterprise AI that delivers the reliability, accuracy, and transparency businesses need. EC combines the fluency of large language models with the rigor of formal reasoning to create a neuro-symbolic AI architecture that can solve complex problems when businesses can't afford to be wrong. EC's approach combines different AI strategies in a novel architecture that acquires and reasons over human-readable knowledge to solve problems collaboratively and dynamically. The result is more transparent and cost- effective delivery of expert problem-solving intelligence into conversational and discovery applications. EC was founded in 2015 by Dr. David Ferrucci, the renowned AI researcher and inventor of IBM's breakthrough Watson technology, to build more holistic AI that thinks before it talks. EC technology can be used across industries and use cases. Primary targets are Healthcare / Life Science, Investment Management, Intelligence, Logistics & Scheduling, and Contact Centers.

New Pulse of AI podcast, Season 6, Episode 141. On this podcast I am joined by Gaurab Bansal, executive director of Responsible Innovation Labs, an industry coalition making it easy for founders to lead and win with responsible innovation. I wanted to have him on the podcast because as AI accelerates it is important for founders, and all of us in the industry, to think responsibly about AI as we drive the technology forward  Sign up for The Pulse of AI newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com     

Pulse of AI Podcast Season 6 Episode 140 On this podcast, one of the last episodes of season 6, I am joined by Subutai Ahmad, CEO of Numenta. Numenta is in many ways a uniquely Silicon Valley company. It was founded by tech luminaries and has spent the last 17 years doing deep neuroscience research with the goal of better understanding the brain so that those principles could be applied to AI. This work underpins and acts as a platform for their products, the first of which was just recently released.  Follow me on x @thepulseofai and go to our website and sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com  In this podcast, Subutai shares: Shares the story of his journey and discusses: What Numenta has been focusing on for the last 17 years. Why AI needs neuroscience. The challenges companies/Numenta customers are facing. Generative and non-generative AI, and when to use which. Why CPUs are ideally suited for accelerating inference. How Numenta and Intel are shaping the future of AI. Where AI is going. Subutai Ahmad - CEO, Numenta Bio Subutai is passionate about neuroscience, deep learning, and building intelligent systems. An accomplished technologist, he has been instrumental in driving Numenta's research, technology and business since 2005. He previously served as VP Engineering at YesVideo where he helped grow the company from a three-person start-up to a leader in automated digital media authoring. In 1997, Subutai co-founded ePlanet Interactive which developed the IntelPlay Me2Cam, the first computer vision product developed for consumers. Subutai holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  

The Pulse of AI New Podcast Episode, Season 6, Episode 139.  Follow at www.thepulseofai.com. Podcast host Jason Stoughton is joined by Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Akkio, Jon Reilly, to talk about how Artificial Intelligence is changing the digital marketing landscape and how AKKIO empowers digital marketers. Using GPT-4 Akkio allows teams to clean datasets, uncover insights and generate charts and reports by simply typing in prompts in their natural language.   

The Pulse of AI New Podcast Season 6 Episode 138  Jason Stoughton is joined by Founder and CEO Will Falcon of Lightning AI to talk about their new flagship product called Lightning AI Studios. Lightning AI is the company behind popular PyTorch Lightning and they describe their new flagship product as an "operating system" for AI development and is an enteprise grade platform that allows AI developers to code on cloud GPU's from their browsers or their laptops with zero set-up.  We talk about Will's interesting journey that led him to launch Lightning AI, his management and product philosophy, AI related topics and all of the really cool things you can do with Lightning AI Studios. Sign up for Jason's newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow him on X @thepulseofai  

Season 6 Episode 137 CEO of Revsure AI, Deepinder Singh Dhingra, joins podcast host Jason Stoughton to talk about how Revsure AI is applying AI to help companies accelerate and improve pipeline generation to both increase revenue and to deliver better revenue predictability. Revsure AI has raised a seed round and is growing fast. To get the latest AI industry insights and access to hot AI start-ups at their earliest stages sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow Jason Stoughton @thepulseofai on X.     

Season 6 Episode 136 Voiceflow CEO Braden Ream joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about the current state of AI Agents and how Voiceflow is challenging the status quo and upending the industry. Recently off a Series A Voiceflow is doing some really work in the space. Follow Jason Stoughton as he talks to leaders in the AI industry, start-up founders, executives in the enterprise and leading AI scientists. Newsletter sign up at www.thepulseofai.com and X handle @thepulseofai 

Season 6 Ep: 135 Join Jason Stoughton as he sits down with exciting start-up Axelera AI's CEO and Co-Founder Fabrizio Del Maffeo and talk about why Edge AI is so hot, what the future looks like and why the industry loves Axelera's Metis™ AI platform – a holistic hardware and software solution for AI interference at the edge – enables computer vision applications to become more accessible, powerful and user friendly than ever before. Sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com for insights from AI industry insiders and follow Jason Stoughton on X @thepulseofai   

New Podcast Season Six Episode 134! Scale by the Bay is a conference for developers and a place to network with industry leaders and AI insiders and to roll up your sleeves and dig deep into topics. Dr. Alexy Khrabrov joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about this years event, the state of AI, some of the cutting edge workshops they will host (i.e. building production ready LLM apps, etc.) and more. Scale by the Bay has launched a number of great companies. Don't miss it! I asked them if they could provide a discount to some of my listeners because I think it would be so beneficial for you. They agreed. Click on the link below and get 20% off (note: I do not make anything and am not getting paid - but find me there and say hi!). Register at  https://www.scale.bythebay.io/register and use PulseOfAI for the discount. If you have any questions or issues reach out directly to the conference. Sign up for our newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow Jason Stoughton on X @thepulseofai

New Podcast Episode Season 6 #133! Rochan Sankar, Founder, CEO and President of Enfabrica joins podcast host Jason Stoughton to talk about their Accelerated Compute Fabric Solutions, the challenges and opportunities in the AI market today and why they were able to raise $125 million in a Series B with Nvidia as part of the investment group.  Sign up for The Pulse of AI newsletter to get the latest conversations with the leaders who are making AI a reality and building the future. Sign up at www.thepulseofai.com and follow us on X @thepulseofai   

New podcast Season 6 EP. 132   Nina Schuyler, author of Afterword, joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about her new book and how AI is impacting the the writing process today and how it might impact writing in the future.   With Hollywood writers on strike, in large part due to their concern that AI might replace them, there is no better time to cut through the noise and talk about the writing process itself, what AI can do today, what it will most likely be able to do in the near future, and how writers can position themselves to thrive in this brave new world powered by AI.   Follow Jason on X @thepulseofai and sign up for his newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com

New Podcast Episode, Season 6, Episode 131 Mark Gorenberg, Founder and Managing Director of Zetta Venture Partners and current Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation and a member of the MIT Executive Committee, joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about his path to becoming a VC almost 30 years ago and the lessons he has learned along the way and which he shares with founders to enable their success.  Zetta is the original AI-first early stage venture fund focused solely on AI for enterprises and Mark talks about the moment of time we are in with AI right now, the opportunities he sees in the market and why AI makes it such an amazing time to be an entrepeneur. He is hosting an event on September 7th with thought leaders in AI, leaders from enterprise companies and founders from his portfolio. Jason encourages you to listen to this podcast and then to visit www.zettavp.com to register for the virtual event.    I hope you enjoy the conversation and don't forget if you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow me on x (formerly Twitter) @thepulseofai.    

New podcast episode season six episode 131. Jason Stoughton is joined by Dr. Thomas Fuchs, Department Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at Mt. Sinai and Founder of Paige, to talk about AI in medicine and healthcare and the amazing things Paige is doing to empower pathologists and transform oncology. AI holds the promise of transforming healthcare across the entire ecosystem. Thomas and Jason talk about the challenges and opportunities today and what the industry might look like in the near future. After years of slow going things are moving fast. Sign up for The Pulse of AI newsletter at www.thepulseofai.com and follow Jason on X (formerly twitter) @thepulseofai  

Latest Season Six Pulse of AI Podcast Episode 130. On this podcast I am joined by Paul Allen. Paul has founded 8 companies in his career, including Ancestry.com. Paul's current company, Soar.com is building a personal AI assistant for each person who wants to make more good decisions and maximize their time on earth.  The foundation for this AI system is Soar's search engine that transcribes and indexes millions of hours of video and audio content as well as important documents in many fields, including education, faith and family, workplace, government, health, financial, medical and legal. It is a big, bold exciting vision and on this podcast we dig down into the genesis of the vision, the market need for this type of technology and how he plans to make it happen.  It is going to be fun watching him and his team execute against his vision.  For the latest AI news and insights follow us @thepulseofai   

New Pulse of AI Season Six Podcast Episode! On this podcast Host Jason Stoughton is joined by hot AI start-up Crossing Minds founder and CEO Alexandre Robicquet to talk about their breakthrough in behavior-based recommendations, which enable businesses to provide highly relevant recommendations to each user within a couple of clicks - all without using personal data!  Crossing Minds was started by world-renowned AI pioneers, including Dr. Sebastian Thrun, Dr. Emile Contal and Alexandre Robicquet. Get insights and the latest news by following Jason Stoughton on Twitter (x) @thepulseofai   

Podcast Season 6 Episode 126 with Augment AI. Twitter @thepulseofai Many would agree that the holy grail of AI is to build a truly amazing personal assistant that acts as our highly competent Chief of Staff and that supercharges our output and eases the pain points across our entire personal and professional ecosystem. And because it is the holy grail many are working towards this goal. Augment AI is one of these companies but is taking a unique approach that I think has a real chance of becoming something important. They have a founder in Jordan Ritter (yes, of Napster fame) who is a proven founder and CEO and the rest of the team is really impressive as well. They are growing fast and if you want to jump on a potential rocket ship this is a company to check. Listen to the podcast to hear what they are doing, how they are doing it, how they think the market will shake out and what the future could/should look like.   

Podcast: Jason Stoughton speaks with Yash Sheth, Co-Founder of hot AI start-up Galileo. Galileo is building the first ML data intelligence platform for data scientists working with unstructured data. If you are working with unstructured data, or want to join a company that is seeking to define and own the space, then check out Galileo. They have a great team and a great product. Jason and Yash have a substantive conversation about the challenges and opportunities in the industry, the state of AI, ideas about the future and much more. Subscribe to the podcast where you get your podcasts and follow Jason @thepulseofai . 

Latest Season 6 Pulse of AI Podcast = Full Length version Udi Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO, of hot AI start-up Vendict joins Jason Stoughton to talk about his start-up, the new buzz around AI, why regulation is important and how we should approach it, and much more. To keep up with the latest subscribe to the podcast and follow Jason Stoughton @thepulseofai 

New Pulse of AI Podcast (season 6)! Ashray Malhotra, Co-Founder and CEO, of hot AI start-up Rephrase AI joins Pulse of AI podcast host Jason Stoughton to talk about his start-up. Rephrase AI creates avatars and hyper-personalized videos at scale to businesses.  The Pulse of AI is in its 6th season and host Jason Stoughton interviews insiders in the AI industry including founders, AI scientists, thought leaders, vc's, enteprise c-suite leaders and more.  To keep up with the latest subscribe to the podcast and follow Jason Stoughton on twitter @thepulseofai 

Astrophysicist, Wall Street quant, data scientist and now Founder and CEO of Seek AI, Sarah Nagy founded Seek AI to solve the core pain point that she, and thousands of other data scientists, experience everyday and is now focused on revolutionizing how employees across the organization interact with, and benefit from, data.  Seek AI is a hot early stage AI start-up, pursuing a huge opportunity, they have a great team and are hiring. Check them out.   If you like the podcast subscribe where you get your podcasts and follow me on twitter @thepulseofai   

Podcast Season 6! Josh Tobin joins me on this podcast to talk about the really interesting stuff they are doing at Gantry. In addition, as on every Pulse of AI podcast, we talk about numerous topics in AI and especially Generative AI since it is the topic de jour, but mostly because Josh spent critical time working at OpenAI so he has some interesting thoughts about where we are and where we are going.  Gantry is a really exciting seed stage AI company that has a unique approach to helping improve your ML products through analytics, alerting and human feedback. They are hiring and Josh would be a great CEO to work for, and if you want to try out the product reach out to them and they will get you set up.  If you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow me on Twitter @thepulseofai

Dr. Yoav Shoham, computere scientist, Professor Emeritus at Stanford and Co-founder of AI21 Labs, joins host Jason Stoughton on The Pulse of AI podcast to talk about his career journey, the really powerful and neat things that his company AI21 is going using NLP, and a wide range of topics around AI and philosophy and ethics and much more. Yoav's research spans artificial intelligence, logic and game theory. He has been the co-founder of several companies, including his latest AI21 which is an Israeli company aiming to change the way people read and write using AI. He also initiated the AI index out of Stanford. But beyond all of that he is just a really fascinating and interesting person with great insights into AI, its future and its potential impact on society and during this conversation we cover a lot of ground. If you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast and follow Jason on Twitter @thepulseofai   

The Pulse of AI podcast: Joining host Jason Stoughton on this podcast is Yonatan Geifman, CEO and co-founder, of Deci AI. Deci recently raised $25 million in a series B to support their ongoing R&D and go to market efforts. As AI becomes more ubiquitous across companies systems there are two big elephants in the room: One is the black box and bias issue, which we talk about a lot on this show, and the other is the big cost of training AI models. Solving the cost problem is a billion dollar business, which is why I had Yonatan on the show, because he believes that his company has the answer. I love what they are doing and I think you will as well. 

As crypto has fallen from its previous perch high up in the atmosphere where the air gets a little thin back down here to earth where us mere mortals live it is an interesting time to say the least. Everyone is trying to figure out where we go from here. In a lot of ways this reminds me of the dotcom crash where afterwards many people walked away and said "well that whole internet thing was fun but time to get back to reality", while others kept working at it and well we know the rest of the story, right?  So the existential question is whether or not we will look back in 5, 10 or 20 years and see this as just the beginning of a multi trillion dollar market with applications for every area of our lives, or if there is something to it, which there obviously is, but maybe the opportunity isn't as big as the hype has suggested?  To talk about and unpack all of this I invited Brad Newman from Baker McKenzie back onto the show. If you are interested in this topic than you are going to really enjoy Brad's insights.  And don't forget, if you like what you here subscribe to the podcast, follow me on twitter @thepulseofai , and ping me on linkedin.

On this podcast I am joined by Byron Reese, to talk about his latest book that just hit the bookshelves titled "Stories, dice and rocks that think: How humans learned to see the future".  Byron is a successful entrepreneur, CEO, futurist and award winning author. If you are like me and believe the saying that history doesn't necessarily repeat, but it does rhyme, and so you spend a lot of time studying history in order to get a better understanding of what might happen in the future, then you will love this book.  It's a tour de force that explores three leaps in history that Byron has identified that he claims made us who we are and that by really understanding these it will change how we think about our future. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about the book, his career, technology in general, transformation and even about how he writes so prolifically.  Dont forget if you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast, follow me on twitter @thepulseofai or ping me on linkedin.  I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

On this podcast Jason Stoughton is joined by Gopal Erinjippurath, CTO and Head of Product for Sust Global. Climate analytics using geospatial data combined with AI and Machine Learning, delivered seamlessly through API's, is one of the key building blocks that will help companies meet their climate goals. Sust Global seeks to be the leader in this space. I first met Gopal a few years ago when he was with Planet Labs and I have always been impressed with his passion around the possibilities found at the intersection of geospatial data, AI/ML and climate.  If you like what you hear subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Twitter @thepulseofai