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AI Risk RewardAI and Drug Discovery: Javier Tordable, CEO and Founder of Pauling.AIIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com , interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec speaks with Javier Tordable, CEO and Founder of Pauling.AI, about the transformative potential of AI in drug discovery. Javier shares his journey from mathematics and technology roles at Microsoft and Google to launching Pauling.AI, highlighting...
2025-12-3030 minAI Risk RewardThe AI Human Paradox with Bruce Randall, Enterprise and Startup Sales Growth Strategist, Reiki Master, and Meditation PractitionerIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford welcomes Bruce Randall, an enterprise and startup sales growth strategist specializing in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, and the author of the upcoming book, The AI Human Paradox. Bruce shares insights from his diverse career journey, starting...
2025-12-2323 minAI Risk RewardHow to Choose the Right AI Tools for Your Business: Insights from RaiseAI’s CEO William HollisIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec welcomes William Hollis, Founder and CEO of RaiseAI, to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and real estate investing. William shares his journey from young computer enthusiast to self-taught software engineer and entrepreneur, highlighting how his technical...
2025-12-1622 minAI Risk RewardBuilding the Future with Agentic AI: A Conversation with Yaakov Sash of Casso AIIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec welcomes Yaakov Sash, Founder and CEO of Casso AI, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving intersection of AI, finance, and enterprise technology. Yaakov shares insights from his extensive background in banking and digital asset technology, recounting...
2025-12-0938 minAI Risk RewardExploring the Future of Wealth Management with Yvonne Kanner, Managing Partner and Co-founder of TRIA Capital PartnersIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford interviews Yvonne Kanner, Managing Partner and Co-founder of TRIA Capital Partners, about the future of wealth management and the impact of AI. Yvonne shares her journey from Mexico City to co-founding a venture capital firm, highlighting...
2025-12-0236 minAI Risk RewardPioneering AI Safety: Founding Insights from Geordie AI's Hannah DarleyIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec welcomes Hannah Darley, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Geordie AI, to discuss the intricacies of AI agent risk management. Hannah shares her unique journey from intelligence operations to co-founding Geordie AI, highlighting the importance of structured...
2025-11-2527 minAI Risk RewardExploring AI Use Cases with Jonathan Kvarfordt, Head of GTM Growth Momentum, Founder of GTM AI Academy, and Co-founder of AI Business NetworkIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford speaks with Jonathan Kvarfordt, Head of GTM Growth Momentum, Founder of GTM AI Academy, and Co-founder of the AI Business Network. Jonathan shares his journey from sales and enablement to becoming a leader in AI strategy...
2025-11-1728 minAI Risk RewardCybersecurity and AI: A Two-Edged Sword — A Conversation with Jocelyn King, Founder of Smarter Online SafetyIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Jocelyn King, a leading figure in cybersecurity and founder of Smarter Online Safety, shares her compelling journey from being a cybercrime victim to becoming an advocate for online safety. The episode underscores...
2025-11-1039 minAI Risk RewardAI Empowering Humans, Not Replacing Them — Manuj Aggarwal, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at TetraNoodle TechnologiesIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford interviews Manuj Aggarwal, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at TetraNoodle Technologies. Manuj shares his journey from a small town in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Canada, highlighting the challenges and opportunities he encountered. They...
2025-11-0336 minAI Risk RewardManaging Your AI Reputation: Insights from George Swetlitz, Co-Founder of RightResponse AIIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.George Swetlitz, co-founder of RightResponse AI (https://www.rightresponseai.com/), brings a wealth of experience from consulting and operational roles, including significant leadership positions at McKinsey and Sara Lee Corporation. This episode...
2025-10-2836 minAI Risk RewardSean Neville — Co-Founder of Catena Labs & Circle: The Convergence Trajectory of AI and BlockchainIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford interviews Sean Neville, Co-founder and CEO of Catena Labs, as well as Co-founder and Board Member at Circle. Sean shares the origin story of Circle, reflecting on its mission to democratize finance using internet technology. The...
2025-10-2135 minAI Risk RewardAndriy Burkov, PhD in AI — How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Software Development ForeverIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.In this episode, Alec Crawford speaks with Andriy Burkov, who holds a PhD in artificial intelligence and is the author of several books including "The Hundred Page Machine Learning Book" and "Machine Learning Engineering." The conversation dives into Andriy's academic background...
2025-10-1442 minAI Risk RewardAI vs AI: Defending Against the Bad Guys with Nicole Carignan, SVP of Security & AI Strategy at DarktraceIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.Nicole Carignan, Senior Vice President of Security and AI Strategy at Darktrace, shares her journey from a computer science background to leading AI security strategies. The episode explores the necessity of using AI to combat AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting the importance...
2025-10-0736 minAI Risk RewardCreative Machines with Maya Ackerman, WaveAI Co-founder & Professor at Santa Clara UniversityIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Maya Ackerman, a professor at Santa Clara University and co-founder of Wave AI, shares her journey from aspiring programmer to a pioneering figure in AI-generated creativity. The episode delves into the concept...
2025-09-3029 minAI Risk RewardTristan Pelloux, Entrepreneur & Educator: Why Every AI Initiative Must Start with a Business CaseIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Tristan Pelloux, an entrepreneur and visiting professor at SRH in Germany, shares his journey from corporate finance to strategic innovation, leveraging new technologies. The episode delves into the essence of strategy, highlighting...
2025-09-2330 minAI Risk RewardAl Kushner | LinkedVantage: What Are You Gonna Do About AI Transforming LinkedIn? How to Use AI to Your AdvantageIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Al Kushner, founder and CEO of LinkedVantage, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative impact of AI on LinkedIn. Known for his expertise in leveraging AI for professional networking, Al shares insights fr...
2025-09-1622 minAI Risk RewardVinay Chaudhri — AI Expert & Principal at Knowledge Systems Research on Why AI Shouldn’t Mimic Human ReasoningIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Vinay Chaudhri, a principal at Knowledge Systems Research, LLC, shares his journey from obtaining a PhD in the 1990s to supporting a National Science Foundation initiative focused on integrating deep learning with...
2025-09-0937 minAI Risk RewardLife's Echo Co-Founder Steve Endacott: How to Build a Car Around the Gen AI EngineIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this enlightening episode, Alec Crawford welcomes Steve Endacott, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Life's Echo. Steve shares his fascinating journey from disrupting the UK travel industry with dynamic packaging to...
2025-09-0236 minAI Risk RewardResolving AI Ethical Dilemmas with Dan Nestle of Inquisitive CommunicationsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Dan Nestle, Chief Curiosity Officer at Inquisitive Communications, shares his unique journey from a communications novice to an AI ethics advocate. The episode centers around resolving AI ethical dilemmas, highlighting Dan's emphasis...
2025-08-2639 minAI Risk RewardMark Andrews, Founder & CEO of AI Prophets: Upscale Your AI — Turn It from an Axe into a ChainsawIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Mark Andrews, the founder and CEO of AI Prophets, brings a rich background in finance and digital marketing to the AI landscape. This episode focuses on leveraging AI as a practical tool...
2025-08-1933 minAI Risk RewardJason Barnard, Kalicube: Taking Control of Your Brand Narrative in the AI EraIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, joins Alec Crawford to discuss his unconventional journey from musician and cartoon creator to a leading expert in Digital Brand Engineering. Barnard emphasizes the importance...
2025-08-1230 minAI Risk RewardStan Sukhinin of SORSO on the Business Processes AI Still Can’t HandleIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Stan Sukhinin, owner of SORSO Fractional CFO Services, shares his journey from the financial sector, including his tenure at institutions like Societe Generale, to founding his own company. The episode delves into...
2025-08-0539 minAI Risk RewardAI Ethically in Education: Perspectives from Matt Metzger of Belk College of Business at UNC CharlotteIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Matt Metzger, a Clinical Professor of Economics at Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, discusses the integration of AI in education. He emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to incorporate...
2025-07-2937 minAI Risk RewardAI Is Evolving—Regulation Isn’t: Jo Ann Barefoot Cofounder of Alliance for Innovative RegulationIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO and founder of the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), joins Alec to discuss the critical lag between AI advancements and financial regulations. A former bank regulator and U...
2025-07-2241 minAI Risk RewardAI Will Let You Do Your Thing: A Conversation with Matthew White on Platypus OSIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode, we hear from Matthew White, founder and CEO of Platypus OS. He shares his journey from healthcare staffing to tech entrepreneurship, ultimately leading to the creation of Platypus OS...
2025-07-1541 minAI Risk RewardMarketing in the Age of AI: Lessons from Nuri Cankaya at IntelIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Nuri Cankaya, VP for Commercial and AI Marketing at Intel and author of "AI in Marketing," shares his journey from his early tech interest sparked by a Commodore 64 to his influential roles...
2025-07-0845 minAI Risk RewardFrancisco Quevedo: Bridging Global Challenges and AI at the Rucker CenterIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Francisco Quevedo, Executive Director of the Rucker Center for Marketing Advancement and an assistant professor, shares his compelling journey from a successful businessman in a socialist regime to an academic leader in...
2025-07-0137 minAI Risk RewardSolving the Hardest Problems with AI, Not Science: Monica Anderson's Epistemological Approach with Syntience and Bubble CityIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Monica Anderson, an experimental AI epistemologist, has been a prominent figure in AI research for decades, spanning both the 20th and 21st centuries. She worked at Google and now runs her own res...
2025-06-2439 minAI Risk RewardDave Sobel: AI for the Right Business Outcome vs. HypeIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Dave Sobel, the host of the Business of Tech podcast, who shares insights from his extensive background in technology and...
2025-06-1732 minAI Risk RewardPioneering Private AI: A Conversation with Colin Constable, CTO at AtSignIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Colin Constable, co-founder and CTO at AtSign, has an extensive background in telecommunications, beginning with his apprenticeship at British Telecom. Colin discussed his career journey and how his mentor, Les Box, influenced his...
2025-06-1045 minAI Risk RewardDaniel Goddard on Dysko and the Future of AI-Powered NetworkingIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Daniel Goddard, the founder and CEO of Dysko, an AI networking application, joined the AI Risk Reward Podcast to discuss his fascinating journey from Australia to Los Angeles. Daniel's career path included sur...
2025-06-0343 minAI Risk RewardSteven Zeller: Transforming Ideas into Reality as an International Entrepreneur and Impact Technology InvestorIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Steven Zeller, an international entrepreneur and impact technology investor. Steven shares his fascinating journey from a teenage entrepreneur in Kan...
2025-05-2744 minAI Risk RewardFrom NASA to Creating Your AI Financial Advisor: Alex Harmsen's Journey in AI and Financial AdvisoryIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Alex Harmsen, the CEO and founder of Portfolio Pilot. Alex shares his fascinating journey from aspiring astronaut and working on...
2025-05-2053 minAI Risk RewardFrom Finance to AI Leadership: Michael Cutajar's Story with Interactive AvatarsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this insightful podcast episode, Alec Crawford interviews Michael Cutajar, the founder of Interactive Avatars. Michael shares his compelling journey from growing up on the island of Malta and starting his career in...
2025-05-1329 minAI Risk RewardReinventing Cargill with AI: Inspiration from Nicole HilgenkampIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the differenceIn this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, Alec Crawford hosts Nicole Hilgenkamp, Senior Director of Procurement and Transportation at Cargill. Nicole shares her journey, including a pivotal summer program at the...
2025-05-0631 min
Marketing in the Age of AIUnlocking AI Security 🔒 | Insights from AI Pioneer Alec Crawford & Marketing StrategiesEpisode Overview:In this episode of "Marketing in the Age of AI," host Emanuel Rose welcomes Alec Crawford, founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk Inc., to dive deep into the world of enterprise AI, digital security, and future trends in GenAI adoption. Discover how Alec's rich 30+ year journey from Wall Street to building secure digital agents offers businesses pragmatic strategies to implement AI safely.What You'll Learn:The significance of AI governance and cybersecurity.Strategies to avoid AI security pitfalls.Reasons behind some companies' failures...
2025-05-0228 minAI Risk RewardGet Smarter in Cybersecurity with Sec Gemini: A Preview from Google’s Elie BurszteinIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of AI Risk Reward, host Alec Crawford welcomes back Elie Bursztein, a cybersecurity and AI expert from Google. Elie discusses the rapid advancements in AI for cybersecurity, emphasizing its pot...
2025-04-2933 minAI Risk RewardRevolutionizing Mortgages with AI: Insights from Jon Kutsmeda, CEO of LendZenIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford sits down with Jon Kutsmeda, the CEO and co-creator of LendZen.com. With nearly 20 years of experience in residential mortgage len...
2025-04-2232 minAI Risk RewardTransform your Business with AI! (and get your life back) with ManoByte’s CEO, Kevin DeanIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In the AI Risk Reward Podcast, Kevin Dean, CEO of ManoByte, shares his journey from automating tasks at Sears with AI to founding ManoByte, a company focused on leveraging AI to enhance bus...
2025-04-1539 minAI Risk RewardAI in Action: Security First. Insights from Microsoft's Naveen Kumar KrishnanIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.On this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Naveen Kumar Krishnan, an AI expert at Microsoft, to discuss his extensive experience and insights into the world of...
2025-04-0835 minAI Risk RewardThe Ethical Dilemma: Can AI Ever Be Truly Fair? With NZ Journalist Lucia DoreIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode, Alec Crawford, our host, welcomes Lucia Dore, founder of the Lucia Dore Consultancy, to discuss the multifaceted world of AI and its impact on various sectors. Lucia shares her...
2025-04-0136 minAI Risk RewardAI Fiction Fast Becoming Fact: AI Pioneer and co-author of “Private I” Dr. Jill Fain Lehman of Carnegie MellonIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In today's episode, Alec sits down with Dr. Jill Fain Lehman, an AI research pioneer and senior project scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. Jill is also the recent author of "Private I,"...
2025-03-2551 minAI Risk RewardFuture Proof Your Career: AI Innovation and Education with Shiva Rajgopal from ColumbiaIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.This week, Alec Crawford engages with Shiva Rajgopal, Professor at Columbia Business School, to explore AI's transformative impact on the business world. Shiva discusses how AI is reshaping business education, challenging traditional...
2025-03-1846 minAI Risk RewardFrom Tech to Tariffs: Super-Analyst Adam Parker on TODAY's MarketsAlec Crawford, CEO of www.aicrisk.com and noted investment risk management expert interviews Adam Parker, super-analyst from Trivariate and Trivector research. He has a strong background in Market strategy and he was a top-ranked Institutional Investor award winner in Semiconductors earlier in his career.Embrace healthcare (Adam's top sector pick) and tech innovations for growth opportunities in evolving sectors. Adam likes NVDA even better today after its retreat in price. Adam notes that at the MS conference two weeks ago, none of the tech titans cut back on their commitments to buy NVDA chips.Otherwise, stay cautious...
2025-03-1431 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#445 AI vs. Cyber Threats: Alec Crawford on Governance, Risks, and the Future of SecurityIn this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, I sit down with Alec Crawford, an AI and cybersecurity expert with decades of experience in financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank. Alec is now leading AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, focusing on AI Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Cybersecurity (AI GRCC).We dive into:🔹 How AI is reshaping cybersecurity—both defensively and offensively🔹 The biggest vulnerabilities companies face in the AI era🔹 Why traditional security approaches aren’t enough anymore🔹 How businesses can balance AI adoption with co...
2025-03-1142 minAI Risk RewardAI Is Rocking the Music World: David Griffiths on the Existential Threat to Human CreativityIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, we explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with our special guest, David Griffiths. David is the CEO of Content Creating...
2025-03-1138 minAI Risk RewardAI in the Sky: Jesse Hamel on Autonomous Drones and Next Gen WarfareIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode, Alec interviews Jesse Hamel, the dynamic founder of Victus Technologies, as they delve into a compelling conversation about Jesse's remarkable journey from a military career to entrepreneurship. Jesse shares...
2025-03-0447 minAI Risk RewardEvolution or Extinction? The Future of RIAs in the AI Era with Joe Moss!In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode, Alec Crawford welcomes Joe Moss, the COO of January Capital Advisors and conneqtor at conneqtor.org, to the AI Risk-Reward Podcast. Known for his innovative approach and insightful perspectives...
2025-02-2537 minAI Risk RewardAI Breakthroughs, AlphaFold and Ethical Boundaries with Ron Green, Co-Founder and CTO of Kung Fu AIIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford and guest Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of Kung Fu AI, delve into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence...
2025-02-1839 minAI Risk RewardEnhancing Human Communication with AI: Balancing Connection and Privacy with Cairn InsightsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode, Alec doubles down by speaking to both Kevin Greaney, Founder and CEO and Chris Camacho, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Cairn Insights. Listen as they discuss their “us...
2025-02-1135 min
Banking on InformationSecuring the Future: AI Governance and Risk Management in Banking with Alec Crawford, CEO and Founder of Artificial Intelligence Risk IncIn this episode of Banking on Information, Rutger van Faassen interviews Alec Crawford, CEO and Founder of Artificial Intelligence Risk Inc. They discuss the importance of managing AI risks, the need for cybersecurity in AI applications, and the role of governance and compliance in ensuring safe AI usage. Alec shares insights on the future of AI in customer service and emphasizes the necessity for individuals and organizations to embrace AI technology to stay relevant in an evolving landscape. Keywords: AI, cybersecurity, risk management, governance, compliance, future of AI, customer service, technology, innovation, banking...
2025-02-1014 minAI Risk RewardIs AI Winning the Cyber War? with Kodjo HoganIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.This exciting episode features Kodjo Hogan, an esteemed Information Security Risk Executive, as he joins host Alec Crawford on the "AI Risk Reward Podcast." Together, they delve into the transformative...
2025-02-0446 minAI Risk RewardEvery Job Will Be an AI Job, with Mike MontagueIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Our guest this week is Mike Montague, a seasoned AI marketing expert and founder, who shares his insights on how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape. In this engaging show...
2025-01-2842 minAI Risk RewardBreaking! Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025 from Matthew RosenquistAlec Crawford, CEO of AI Risk, Inc., talks to Matthew Rosenquist about his Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025. From Nation States to rising expectations to the wave of AI-driven hacking, you heard it here first!You can find the full list on LinkedIn or Matthew's new SubStack!
2025-01-2215 minAI Risk RewardDon't Let AI Hijack Art! Be Human-Centric, with Michaell MagrutscheIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.The Role of AI in Creativity: Magrutsche expressed concerns about AI's role in creativity, suggesting that AI lacks the personal touch and uniqueness inherent in human art. He described AI as...
2025-01-2139 minAI Risk RewardDon't Make This Mistake with AI! Ex-Intel Cybersecurity Strategist Matthew Rosenquist Warns UsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford converses with Matthew Rosenquist, a renowned CISO and cybersecurity strategist at Mercury Risk and Compliance. The discussion...
2025-01-1454 minAI Risk RewardAI: The Future of Banking or the End of an Era? Ask Rutger van Faassen, Founder of Information Banker.In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Join Alec Crawford on the AI Risk Reward podcast as he welcomes Rutger van Faassen, the founder and CEO of Information Banker. In this insightful episode, Rutger shares his unique...
2025-01-0733 minAI Risk RewardVenture Capital’s Role in the AI Revolution, with Adrian Mendoza, GP of Mendoza VenturesIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Our host, Alec Crawford, interviews Adrian Mendoza, the founder and general partner at Mendoza Ventures, who shares insights from his journey in venture capital, his experiences with AI, and the...
2024-12-1741 minAI Risk RewardAI Domination: from Poker to Innovation with Nick Jain, CEO of IdeascaleIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Nick Jain, CEO of Ideascale, a social platform for identifying the best ideas from your customers and your own team!Harvard Business...
2024-12-1125 min
The WealthStack PodcastThe WealthStack Podcast: The Future of AI Security with Alec CrawfordWith over 62% of wealth management firms acknowledging that AI will significantly transform operations, it’s becoming imperative to adopt AI responsibly while ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance and robust cybersecurity.
Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, chats with Alec Crawford, the founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, about how this firm is revolutionizing AI security and how the platform is working to solve challenges presented by AI.
Alec and Shannon also discuss:
How AI will become the “command center” for firms
The operational benefits of AI
Key aspects of regulatory compliance and fu...
2024-11-2238 minAI Risk RewardEpic Fail! Broken US Healthcare Data: Fix it with Heather Flannery and AI MINDSystemsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Alec’s guest today is Heather Flannery (@heatherflannery), co-founder and CEO at AI MINDSystems Foundation. Heather discusses her work with AI and blockchain, focusing on privacy-preserving federated learning architectures for re...
2024-11-1138 minAI Risk RewardUberhacker Chris Roberts Reveals: AI, Cybersecurity, and Looming ChaosIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Chris Roberts, iconic hacker and cybersecurity professional, about his journey from early computing to cybersecurity. They discuss the evolution of technology, the importance of...
2024-10-2350 minAI Risk RewardTransform Your Company's Brand with AI -- Authentic Insights from Greg KahnIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Greg Kahn, CEO of GK Digital Ventures, discussing his diverse background in economics, film, and technology. They explore the evolution of media and advertising, the...
2024-10-1533 minAI Risk RewardAI in Healthcare: Top of the First Inning, with Brigham Hyde, Co-Founder & CEO of Atropos HealthIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In Episode 15 of AI Risk Reward, Brigham Hyde, co-founder and CEO of Atropos Health, discusses his background in pharmacology and his interest in AI. He explains how Atropos Health is using...
2024-09-3052 minAI Risk RewardHow Can We Trust AI? Yagub Rahimov, Founder and CEO of PolygrafIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In episode 14 of AI Risk Reward, Alec Crawford interviews Yagub Rahimov, Founder and CEO of Polygraf. Yagub discusses privacy in AI, trust in AI, and the journey that led him to...
2024-09-1851 minAI Risk RewardThe Future of AI Security with Elie Bursztein, Google Cybersecurity and AI Research LeadIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In episode 13 of AI Risk Reward, Alec Crawford interviews Elie Bursztein, Cybersecurity and AI Research Lead at Google DeepMind. They discuss Elie's early experiences with computers, magic tricks, and his art...
2024-09-0352 minAI Risk RewardThis New Type of AI Is Smarter than LLMsIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comPeter Voss, CEO and Chief Scientist of AIGO, discusses his journey in the field of AI and the development of AGI. He shares his experience in programming chips and developing software, as well as his passion...
2024-08-2036 minAI Risk RewardDo More Faster with AI! Productivity Expert and Bassist Gerald LeonardIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comGerald Leonard, CEO of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, discusses his journey as a professional musician and entrepreneur. Gerald shares his career journey, including his transition from music to IT and his current work as a...
2024-07-2339 minAI Risk RewardDon't Sue My AI! Scott McKinney on AI Legal Risk/RewardIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comScott McKinney, partner at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati PC and co-founder of their global AI practice, discusses his journey with computers, his decision to go to law school, and the impact of books like 'A...
2024-07-1040 minAI Risk RewardRisk Manage Your AI Implementation or Else! With special guest Grant Ecker, Enterprise ArchitectIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comGrant Ecker, Enterprise Architect and founder of a global forum of chief architects, discusses his journey in the world of technology and AI. He shares his experiences including his early encounters with AI. Grant also talks...
2024-06-2735 minAI Risk RewardThe Risks of Using AI for Investing, with Columbia Business School Prof. Harry MamayskyIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comHarry Mamaysky, professor at Columbia Business School and co-founder of Quant Street Capital, discusses his early experiences with personal computers, his studies in AI, his PhD thesis on illiquidity in securities pricing, his time at Morgan...
2024-06-1349 minAI Risk RewardBrace For Impact: AI and Cybersecurity with Josh CookIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comJosh Cook, founder at Left of Boom Consulting, discusses his journey from philosophy major to law school and his passion for cybersecurity. The movie the Terminator may have gotten him started on his cybersecurity career journey...
2024-05-2247 minAI Risk RewardWill AI Devastate the Job Market? An Interview with AI Ethicist Kevin LaGrandeurIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comThis episode's guest is Dr. Kevin LaGrandeur, Director of Research at the Global AI Ethics Institute. He discusses his background and research priorities in AI and ethics. He highlights the importance of considering the ethical implications...
2024-05-0848 min
STAY SustainableESG Investing Rebound! A Discussion with Jonathan Treussard and Olivia AlbrechtIn the STAY Sustainable podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. (aicrisk.com), interviews guests about Sustainability, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and relates that to You.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comOlivia Albrecht (ex-PIMCO) and Jonathan Treussard (Finance PhD) discuss ESG investing and its impact on the financial industry. They address common misconceptions about ESG investing and the challenges of evaluating companies' ESG performance. They also explore the role of institutional investors in influencing companies' behavior an...
2024-04-2454 minAI Risk RewardAvoid These Key AI Mistakes with Reid Blackman, "Ethical Machines" AuthorIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.comReid Blackman, author of Ethical Machines and founder of Virtue Consultants, discusses his background, philosophy on founding companies, interest in ethics and philosophy, and experience as a philosophy professor. He shares his research focus and reading...
2024-04-0244 minAI Risk RewardTrustworthy AI with Mike Hind at IBM researchIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. https://www.aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at https://www.troutmanstreetaudio.com In this episode, Mike Hind, a distinguished research staff member at IBM, shares his journey in computer science and his focus on trustworthy AI. He discusses his early interest in computers and...
2024-03-1954 minAI Risk RewardRefresh Your AI Narrative with Chris Donahoe, Head of AI At Edelman-SmithfieldIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. https://www.aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at https://www.troutmanstreetaudio.comIn this episode, Alec interviews Chris Donahoe, Executive Vice President and Head of AI Strategy at Edelman-Smithfield, discusses his background, education, and career journey. Chris shares insights on the impact of AI on t...
2024-02-2746 minSTAY SustainableAI, Blockchain, and the Law with Tobias JensenIn the STAY Sustainable podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. (https://www.aicrisk.com), interviews guests about Sustainability, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and relates that to You. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at https://www.troutmanstreetaudio.comIn this episode, Tobias Mark Jensen, head of legal at the Nordic Blockchain Association and blog author of The Futuristic Lawyer, discusses his journey in the legal field and his fascination with AI. He shares insights on the impact of AI on...
2024-02-1142 minAI Risk RewardAI Drug DIscovery with Rick Fine, Founder and CEO at Phronesis AIIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. (https://www.aicrisk.com), interviews guests about Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how to use AI effectively to generate value and the different risks AI creates, as well as how to mitigate risks with governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity (GRCC).Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at https://www.troutmanstreetaudio.com. In this episode, Alec interviews Rick Fine, Co-Founder and CEO of Phronesis AI. Rick discusses his background...
2024-02-0431 minAI Risk RewardInvesting in AI with Craig Lifschutz, Founding Partner at Lytical VenturesIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., interviews guests about Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how to use AI effectively to generate value and the different risks AI creates, as well as how to mitigate risks with governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity (GRCC).This podcast is produced by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at https://www.troutmanstreetaudio.com. In this episode, Alec interviews Craig Lifschutz, Managing Director at Lyrical Partners and Founding Partner at Lytical Ventures. Craig is a founder...
2024-01-2851 minSTAY SustainableEthical AI Now! Aco Momcilovic, President of the Global AI Ethics InstituteIn this episode, our host, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. interviews Aco Momcilovic, Future HR owner and the co-founder and President of the Global AI Ethics Institute. Aco shares his insights on various topics, including his career in human resources, his interest in artificial intelligence, and the AI Art Singularity project. He also discusses the threats and dangers of AI, the need for global cooperation in AI governance, and the importance of using AI for good.This episode was produced and engineered by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn.
2024-01-1435 minSTAY SustainableVerifiable ESG with Doug Parker, CEO of Ecolumix and Former EPA Head of EnforcementOur host, Alec Crawford interviews high profile guests at the intersection of sustainability, technology and AI for you in the STAY Sustainable podcast. In this episode, he interviews Doug Parker, founder and CEO of Ecolumix, a company providing verified ESG data on their platform, shares his career journey from being a history major to working in environmental law enforcement and eventually founding his own company. He discusses the mission of Ecolumix, which focuses on using data analytics to help companies identify and manage environmental risks. Parker also provides insights into the enforcement priorities of the EPA and the future...
2024-01-0532 minSTAY SustainableAI for Good: Amazon Alumna and Linguist Karin GoldeIn this episode, our host, Alec Crawford, interviews Karin Golde, an Amazon alumna, linguistics expert and AI professional. They discuss various topics related to AI and language models. She shares her background in linguistics and the contributions of linguists like Barbara Partee. Karin explains the concerns and risks associated with large language models (LLMs) and the challenges of training data. She discusses different approaches to improve the accuracy of LLMs and the ethical considerations of their use. Karin also highlights the issue of "ghost workers" in AI and the need for fair labor practices. She provides insights into the...
2023-12-1843 minSTAY SustainableAI for CFOs! An interview with Ashok Manthena, Founder & CEO of ChatFinOur host, Alec Crawford, interviews Ashok Manthena, CEO & Founder of ChatFin, and a Google and Gap alumni. Ashok founded Chatfin in April of 2023 to help CFOs and their teams automate their processes using AI, including natural language processing tools, similar to Chat GPT for finance!They cover everything from Ashok’s MBA, to his roles at Con Edison, Google and the Gap, all the way to his new startup venture. See the recommended books, movies and links from the episode listed below! BooksGandhi, Mahatma. (2020) The Story of My Experiments with Truth.M...
2023-12-0441 minSTAY SustainableDon't Lose Your Job to AI! Listen to Christian Perry, CEO of Undetectable AIOur host, Alec Crawford, interviews Christian Perry, the former CEO of ChatterQuant and current CEO of Undetectable AI. They discuss his journey from being an Eagle Scout to a successful entrepreneur.Christian's venture with ChatterQuant, which grew into a highly successful B2C platform and was recently acquired, highlights his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative use of AI technology. He shares the challenges faced in this venture, such as AI manipulation, and the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly changing AI landscape.Transitioning to his brand new venture, Undetectable AI, Christian focuses on removing...
2023-11-2134 minSTAY SustainableA.I. & Arguments: a Conversation with Brian Potts, Legal Innovator and Perkins Coie PartnerAlec Crawford interviews Brian Potts about law school, his career, being a founder, and the new AI tools you can use for writing as well as the specialized AI tools for lawyers available today. Brian is a legal innovator, Partner at Perkins Coie, founder x 4, including Founder of the Legal Mentor Network.AI is creating efficiencies today for lawyers! If you are in law school, Brian has plenty of great advice, including joining the non-profit legal mentor network to find your next job. The lighting round includes surprising answers about Madison, Wisconsin and cheese curds!...
2023-11-0633 minSTAY SustainableReveal Smarter "Decision Options" with AI: Insight from CEO Gill EapenOur host, Alec Crawford, interviews Gill Eapen, CEO of Decision Options and Board Member at the American Society for Artificial Intelligence.Gil Eapen cherished his time at Hewlett-Packard in the 90s, highlighting a unique, egalitarian culture and his inspiring interactions, including a chance meeting with the CEO.He contrasts this with later roles, noting the transient nature of management consulting and the challenge of fostering a collaborative, innovative environment in a fast-growing pharmaceutical company, where he innovated with early machine learning applications.Eapen encountered resistance to new technology among traditional roles, emphasizing the need to convince stakeholders of...
2023-10-2342 minSTAY SustainableCyberattack! Identity Theft! Data Breach! Protect yourself with advice from Jane CarpenterAlec Crawford welcomes Jane Carpenter, identity theft and data breach expert to the show. Jane talks about her career, including senior positions at Wang Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation, and the Maine Attorney General's office, where she focused on identity theft before starting her own company. There, she helped train police departments and participated occasionally helping lawmakers as they considered new laws. She explains the recent shift towards stealing email credentials and corporate hacks and how to protect yourself. The weak link is still the human...and reusing your bad passwords!Book from the showRed...
2023-10-0936 minSTAY SustainableHow AI Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis, with Mike Robinson from Eighth NotchHave you seen the same truck driving down your street delivering packages three times in the same day? There has to be a better way, and Mike Robinson from the Eighth Notch has an answer that uses artificial intelligence to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Best of all, he tells us how we can help!Alec interviews Mike and they discuss his career across IBM, growing e-commerce at Macy's and the Gap and his role today at the Eighth Notch. What does the Eight Notch mean? Listen to this episode and find out.Books Mentioned
2023-09-2639 minSTAY SustainableThe Future of Napa Valley with Mark Neal, Vintner, Founder and OwnerAlec interviews Mark Neal, Vintner, Founder and Owner of Neal Family Vineyards. We talk about decades of Napa Valley’s history, Mark’s mission to bring sustainability to winemaking in Napa Valley, and the future. Mark answers many of our questions, including:What’s the difference between biodynamic and organic farming?Should we be concerned about the Cabernet Sauvignon monoculture in Napa Valley?Will there be a solution to smoke taint caused by fires?What are some different varietals being grown in Napa valley now?Is the WSET wine diploma underrated?Should you be your own boss?Subs...
2023-09-1244 minSTAY SustainableCutting-Edge, Explainable AI with Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAIAlec is joined by Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. Alec interviews Sheldon about explainable AI, his start at University of Waterloo, and his path to CEO of Darwin.AI. Sheldon mentions some interesting books and classes during the show, the links are below for avid listeners.Deep Learning online course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/neural-networks-deep-learning“The Promise of Artificial Intelligence” by Brian Cantrell Smith (ed note: this is a very technical book). “Daring Greatly” by Brene Brown (Sheldon recommends for CEOs)Steve Wolfram on LLM: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/“Fi...
2023-08-2249 minSTAY SustainableBiotech, Angel Investing, and ESG with CEO Sally CurleyAlec is joined on the STAY Sustainable podcast by Sally Curley, CEO of Curley Global IR, LLC. In a wide-ranging interview she talks about her career in investor relations, working in Biotech, her new role as part of an Angel Investing group, and her advice on ESG for corporate leaders. Not to mention some great local recommendations for Savannah!
2023-08-0852 minSTAY SustainableAstounding innovation is driving progress in sustainability! An interview with Hal StillmanAlec welcomes inventor and entrepreneur Hal Stillman to the STAY Sustainable podcast! He talks about some incredible innovation driving progress in sustainability, as well as his own career journey starting at General Electric Reentry and Environmental Systems in the 1970s and progressing through various startups. We also touch on his new carbon-positive home in New Mexico! An incredible breadth of discussion.
2023-07-1636 minSTAY SustainableInnovate Your Way to Success with Dr. Pooja Khosla from EntelligentDr. Pooja Khosla, the Chief Innovation Officer from Entelligent, joins host Alec Crawford for a discussion on how innovation is the key to success in business, sustainability, and more. Entelligent is a climate risk analytics platform that measures and manages investment exposure to climate risk. The firm has built a technology that leverages macroeconomic, energy and forward-looking climate scenario models to help institutional investors minimize climate transition risk and much more.This episode was produced, edited, and sound engineered by Troutman Street Audio. If you need professional audio engineering services, please reach out via email to: troutmanstreetaudio...
2023-06-1432 minSTAY SustainableIs Your Company Green or Greenwashing? Green Impact Exchange CEO Dan Labovitz Has Your SolutionDan Labovitz, Founder and CEO of the Green Impact (Stock) Exchange joins Alec Crawford on the STAY Sustainable podcast. Dan talks about growing up in Philly, NYU Law School, his career, and how the Green Impact Exchange (GIX) can help companies show they are committed to going green, not just greenwashing. Plus, another fun session of "underrated or overrated"!This episode was produced, edited, and sound engineered by Troutman Street Audio. If you need professional audio engineering services, please reach out via email to: troutmanstreetaudio@gmail.com.
2023-06-0137 minSTAY SustainableThe Circular Economy: Tyler Wood from Gravitas InfinitumTyler Wood joins host Alec Crawford on the STAY sustainable podcast. They cover Tyler's career, Gravitas Inifinitum, the "recylotron", the circular economy, and more. This episode was produced, edited, and sound engineered by Troutman Street Audio. If you need professional audio engineering services, please reach out via email to: troutmanstreetaudio@gmail.com.
2023-05-0537 minSTAY SustainablePatrick Bangert, PhD on Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyAlec Crawford is joined by Patrick Bangert, PhD, an expert in Artificial Intelligence. Patrick was named in CIO Look Magazine's top 10 influential leaders in Artificial Intelligence. Patrick discusses his career and how people can use artificial intelligence strategically in their business."...What you should then start to think about is what you want to achieve, not what the AI people have, but what you want to do with it. And AI is good primarily at automating things.: a physical process or a human process or a communications process, AI can help to automate [any of] that."
2023-04-1852 minSTAY SustainableBonnie Wongtrakool on Maximizing the Benefits of ESG InvestingAlec Crawford welcomes Bonnie Wongtrakool to the Stay podcast, a show about sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and the individual. Bonnie is a chartered financial analyst and the global head of ESG Investments and portfolio manager at Western Asset Management Co. and is joining Alec to discuss environmental, social and government (ESG) focused investing during Women's History Month. Bonnie explains how she came to ESG by happenstance, as she was previously working as a mortgage portfolio manager. After expressing her interest in something outside of mortgages, her senior management at Western Asset asked her to look into ESG, as they...
2023-04-1720 minSTAY SustainableScott Tew, Sustainability Leader at Trane TechnologiesAlec Crawford welcomed Scott Tew to the Stay Podcast to discuss sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and their impact around the world. Scott has had a long career in the environmental field, beginning with working as an environmental scientist for a chemical company, to managing environmental issues globally, and finally joining Trane Technologies to help work in refrigerants. Scott recently attended Davos and his takeaway was that every sector of the economy needed to help move towards a better future with improved sustainable practices and reduced emissions is now at the table. The conversation between the interviewer and the sustainability...
2023-04-1736 minSTAY SustainableExamining The Future Of Nuclear Energy with Nuclear Innovation Alliance Project Manager, Patrick WhiteAlec Crawford is joined by Patrick White, project manager at the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, to discuss nuclear energy, sustainability, and technology. Patrick talks about his career journey and how he ended up at the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, starting with his studies at Carnegie Mellon University and working in the commercial nuclear industry. He then pursued a Masters and PhD in nuclear science and engineering at MIT while co-authoring the 2018 report on the future of nuclear energy. The conversation focuses on the role of nuclear energy in deep decarbonization and how technology and artificial intelligence can be used to build...
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