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Collective Intelligence Community PodcastTimescale Product Lead on Databases, Postgres, and AI Applications - Avthar Sewrathan | Ep 21Avthar Sewrathan is currently product lead of AI for Timescale, a modern cloud platform built on PostgreSQL. Prior to Timescale, he cofounded Afari inc, a decentralized social newtork, and founded Zayo, a social enterprise for for female students in developing countries. Timescale's mission is to serve developers as they create the next wave of computing. The Collective Intelligence Community Podcast by the GenAI Collective brings the brightest minds in AI to the table to discuss the field’s most pressing topics! Each interview provides a unique perspective on this industry, providing sharp insights and informed commentaries shared to our gr...
2025-03-2731 min
Eye On A.I.#219 Avthar Sewrathan: How to Build Smarter AI Applications with PostgreSQLThis episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, Avthar Sewrathan, Lead Technical Product Marketing Manager at Timescale joins Craig Smith to explore how Postgres is transforming AI development with cutting-edge tools and open-source innovation. With its robust, extensible framework, Postgres has become the go-to database for A...
2024-11-1851 min
AI Engineering PodcastBuilding AI Systems on Postgres: An Inside Look at pgai VectorizerSummaryWith the growth of vector data as a core element of any AI application comes the need to keep those vectors up to date. When you go beyond prototypes and into production you will need a way to continue experimenting with new embedding models, chunking strategies, etc. You will also need a way to keep the embeddings up to date as your data changes. The team at Timescale created the pgai Vectorizer toolchain to let you manage that work in your Postgres database. In this episode Avthar Sewrathan explains how it works and how you can start using...
2024-11-1153 min
DM RadioTime After Time: Why the 'When' MattersThe legendary database guru Dr. Michael Stonebraker said nearly 20 years ago that "one size does not fit all." He was talking about database modes, and was pushing Vertica back then, a column-oriented database that was purpose built for analytics. Today, there are hundreds of databases on the market, including multi-modal databases that enable different architectures on the same foundation. Check out this episode of Future Proof to learn more as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Avthar Sewrathan of Timescale DB!
2024-08-2252 min
AI RebelsTimescale ft. Avthar SewrathanIn this episode, Avthar Sewrathan, a Product Lead at Timescale, joins hosts Jacob and Spencer to explore cutting-edge developments in AI and databases. They dive deep into Timescale's latest open-source projects: Pgai and Pgvectorscale.Avthar shares expert insights on:How these tools can revolutionize your existing applicationsThe technical intricacies behind Pgai and PgvectorscalePractical applications of AI in database management and beyondWhether you're a developer, data scientist, or tech enthusiast, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on the intersection of AI and data infrastructure. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving...
2024-06-2451 min
Cyber Engine: The Cybersecurity Accelerator PodcastMinding the Gaps - Part 5 of Catching the TireIn the fifth and final episode of Cyber Engine’s “Catch the Tire” series, Justin and Jack discuss how to analyze the gaps in a management team and how to navigate filling in those gaps as the company grows. Given their long histories as founders and executives, there are plenty of stories that make this session interesting as well as cautionary for new company leaders. The recommendations are straightforward, and the focus on self-awareness, patience, and direct action, will increase the probability and pleasure of your own success.
Check out this helpful article by Avthar Sewrathan on Self-A...
2022-09-0222 min
The Thrive HiveHow to embrace change with Avthar SewrathanToday's Guest is Avthar Sewrathan, A South African, currently based in New York, Technology Entrepreneur and Princeton Alumni. He believes in using technology to empower people.
Avthar talks about the opportunity that comes from having access to an Ivy League school, such as Princeton, and the valuable lessons gained from his initial tech start-up journey. He is passionate about self-mastery, entrepreneurship, health, and happiness.
In this episode, Thashen, Nicole, and Avthar discuss how perseverance and persistence are key factors in success. We chat about the caveman mentality, the internal scorecard of success and so...
2021-03-2430 min
Smart NonsenseBuild your own brand or work for others? (#80)Episode #80 with Henry and Dylan -- Today, they dive deep into tax schemes, the formula for happiness, and the future of Smart Nonsense. Is this the end of the Smart Nonsense Podcast? Tune in to find out. Links:Friend Chats: How to Hustle Your Way to Wall Street | Smart Nonsense Pod #19Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25Book Club: The Coddling of the American Mind | Smart Nonsense Pod #41Steph Smith: Working From Home, Creating Quality Content, and Lea...
2021-02-211h 02Smart NonsenseAndrew Yu: Tech Networking, Product Management, and Company Culture (#69)Episode #69 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Andrew Yu, a product manager at LinkedIn.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Online networking: The impact it brings in today’s generationHow do you establish your authority?The untruth behind “Follow Your Passion”LinksConnect with Andrew Yu: Website | Email | TwitterServant Networking: Serve, Don't Network | The Action | Andrew’s WritingsAvthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37Pod Club: Nick Kokonas—First Principles, Price Discrimination, and Surviving COVID | Smart Nonsense Pod #58Robbie Crabtree: The art of Performative Speaking | S...
2020-10-281h 28Smart NonsenseHere's What I Learned From Working Out 100 Days in a Row (#65)Episode #65 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing 100 days of working out and the rule of 100. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Are you getting the most out of your workout?How can you successfully make a habit last?The yoyo diet you must avoidLinksFriend Chats: How to Build Habits You Crave | Smart Nonsense Pod #26Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37Tech Entrepreneurs Review the Social Dilemma | Smart Nonsense Pod #60Brandon Zhang: The Student Mindset, Growth Hacking, and Building Community | Smart Non...
2020-10-2435 minSmart NonsenseRobbie Crabtree: The art of Performative Speaking (#64)Episode #64 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Robbie Crabtree, creator of Performative Speaking and coach of the national mock trial team at SMU Law School.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Why persuasive speaking is a skill you must developHow can you be a more persuasive communicator?The most common fillers you need to stop sayingLinksConnect with Robbie Crabtree: Website | Three Things Thursday | Performative Speaking | TwitterDon’t you get nervous speaking in trial? | Robbie CrabtreeBook Club: Money | Smart Nonsense Pod (Bonus Episode)The reality of traveling in Chin...
2020-10-141h 54Smart NonsensePod Club: Sara Dietschy & David Perell (#55)Episode 55 with Henry and Dylan.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Sara Dietschy: Living the creative lifeNative content: Is it the most effective advertising?Why you need to avoid boring peopleLinksStep-by-Step Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants | Smart Nonsense Pod #32Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43Avthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard | Smart Nonsense Pod #44Influencer Marketing and Direct to Consumer Brands with David Perell & Nik Sharma | Sara DietschyPeter McKinnon - Dropping out of college, getting fired and earning 2.6 Million subscribers | Sara DietschyHow To Maximize Serendipity | David PerellMy Business Model | David...
2020-09-2535 minSmart NonsenseBook Club: Zero to One (#45)*LIVE* episode 45 with Henry and Dylan.Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK:Zero to One by Peter ThielDishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Why Competition is for losersWhat important truth do few people agree with you on?Humans vs robotsLinksHow to make $40,000/year from a SIDE HUSTLE | Smart Nonsense Pod #21Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37How to Get Rich: Every Episode | Naval...
2020-09-0938 minSmart NonsenseAvthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard (#44)Episode 44 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Avthar Sewrathan, a Princeton CS grad who founded Afari, and is now currently working as a developer advocate.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:How a Kid from South Africa Ended up at PrincetonEverything is negotiableRethinking the Schooling SystemLinksConnect with Avthar Sewrathan:Avthar.com | Weekly Wisdom Email | Twitter | InstagramAvthar’s Articles:Starter Kit: Your Reflected Best Self (RBS)Princeton Talk: Self...
2020-09-081h 11Smart NonsenseIan Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success (#43)Episode 43 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Ian Lapham, a classmate from Brown, on discovering the hidden backdoor to success. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:The importance of "suitcase skills"Why you need a Twitter MBAINTENTIONS - The reason why you don't know your purposeLinksConnect with Ian Lapham:Twitter | Medium | UniswapBrian FlynnIan Lapham: Blockchain for Dummies | Smart Nonsense Pod #42Would You Pay $200K for Harvard Online?...
2020-09-031h 12Smart NonsenseAvthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea (#37)Episode 37 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Avthar Sewrathan, a Princeton CS grad who founded Afari, and is now currently working as a developer advocate.Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about:Avthar Sewrathan: Inside the MIND of a developer advocateLearn how PROBLEMS build companiesDylan’s INSANE automation system you need to uncoverLinksBook Club: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #15Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Sma...
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