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Your AI RoadmapWhy Go to College? Navigating AI in Education: A Student's PerspectiveIn this last episode before a hiatus, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek and cousin Lucas Bajorek (he/him) explore the evolving landscape of education and the role of AI in shaping future careers. They discuss the importance of networking in college, the impact of AI on high school education, and the necessity of adaptability in the workforce. The conversation emphasizes the balance between technical skills and soft skills, highlighting the value of human connections and experiences in achieving success. Joan shares insights on AI tools that can aid students in their academic journey, while Lucas reflects on his upcoming college...
2026-01-1228 min
Your AI RoadmapAI in Manufacturing and Compliance with Chief Innovation Officer, Kristina Kristina Hloptsidis, of SignifyIn this conversation, Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, discusses the challenges of compliance management in heavily regulated industries, particularly manufacturing, with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek. She emphasizes the role of AI in transforming compliance processes, making them more efficient and strategic. Sound Bites"Regulation and compliance can be fun!""Never know if you don't try!""Failure is part of the journey."🔍 Compliance: Signify is focused on compliance management for manufacturing.🤖 Efficiency: AI can significantly reduce the time needed for compliance processes.🧠 Strategy
2025-06-1540 min
Your AI RoadmapTo the Graduating Class of 2025: Real Talk Career Advice for High School and College GradsWhat's strong advice for graduates in 2025?[Audio fixed! Thank you to our devoted listeners for letting us know about the echo issue on the first upload! :D]Worried about careers in the age of AI?What advice would you give graduates about to embark on modern careers?In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses career paths for high school graduates, emphasizing the importance of being strategic in education and exploring various options. School teaches you something different from modern jobs.Traditional careers are evolving in front o...
2025-06-0818 min
Your AI RoadmapCar Purchase Gone Wrong to Hardware Lifecycles and Building AI Products You WantWhat if the product you want doesn't yet exist?We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware development, and the democratization of AI. She reflects on her search for a new car that meets her criteria, highlighting the lack of options designed for women. Joan contrasts the lengthy and complex process of hardware development in car manufacturing and medical hardware as contrasting the rapid pace of AI and software innovation, encouraging listeners t...
2025-06-0114 min
Your AI Roadmap4 AI Tools I Use Weekly and How Much They Cost... Totaling LESS than $70 USD/MonthWhat AI tools do I actually use REGULARLY? 📊 ✍️ 🎨 🎙️I share my favorite 4 AI tools and how much they cost.EACH saves me hours of time and work daily.Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses 4 essential AI tools that enhance productivity and efficiency in various tasks. Tools for data management, writing assistance, design, and video/audio/podcasting. YES. We did use 2 of these tools in the creation of this podcast episode!Sound Bites"Anthropic is top tier today.""Claude is killing it!""These are efficiency tools."For each tool, we talk product fe...
2025-05-2915 min
Your AI RoadmapShape of Teams of the Future: AI Builds, Workforces, Jobs, and Skillsets in 2025 and BeyondHow big of a team do you need for teams of the future? What skill sets to do these people need?Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of team structures in the context of AI development. She explores the necessary skills for future team members, the preference of reskilling over layoffs, and how to align incentives for team success. The conversation also delves into innovative opportunities presented by AI and data, emphasizing the need for ad...
2025-05-2318 min
Your AI RoadmapAllegory of the 5 Companies: Which Do YOU Believe Will Be Around in a Decade?What types of companies will be around in 10 years? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the allegory of 4... well 5 companies in the dairy industry to illustrate different approaches to adopting AI and technology. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, engagement, and upskilling in ensuring long-term business success. The conversation explores the varying mindsets of companies regarding AI, highlighting the potential for innovation and growth in the face of technological change.We will be talking about companies that have their head in sand, bottoms up, employee approaches, top down approaches, truly turning the ship, a...
2025-05-2014 min
Your AI RoadmapBuilding AI Castles: 3 Takeaways from Customer Stories in AI Product DevelopmentWhat does it mean to build AI products in 2025? What conversations are being had behind closed doors? Let's talk about it-In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of AI product development, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into workflows, the necessity of a solid data infrastructure, and the potential for aligned financial incentives between developers and customers. She shares insights from her experiences with customers, highlighting the need for collaboration and adaptability in the face of changing technology. Joan also touches on the future of AI d...
2025-05-1018 min
Your AI RoadmapTurning CO2 into Graphite: Climate Innovation with Homeostasis from French Fest Fireside ChatHave you heard about turning carbon dioxide turning into graphite? In this lively fireside chat, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek sits down with CEO and co-founder Makoto Eyre to explore why new ideas in climate tech matter more than ever—especially when it comes to tackling carbon dioxide’s impact on our planet. Homeostasis turns CO2 into industrial graphite. What can we do with industrial graphite? Learn more in this episode.Hear from people at the event ask questions in this live recording from the French Fest in Seattle recorded March 23, 2025.Sound Bites: ...
2025-03-2543 min
Your AI RoadmapOpenAI in 2025: 5 Reasons I'm Betting Against ThemLet's talk about OpenAI's viability as a company. In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses OpenAI and its flagship product, ChatGPT, while expressing concerns about the company's future. Hear the detailed feedback and make up your own opinion about whether OpenAI will be one of the big winners in a 5-10 year time span.She outlines five key reasons for her skepticism and Joan emphasizes the importance of understanding the market dynamics and encourages listeners to remain cautiously optimistic while exploring AI tools.Episodes Cited:Why is AI taking o...
2025-03-2121 min
Your AI RoadmapBONUS: I got laid off, then I closed an $100k contractDr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares her personal journey from being laid off to closing her first $100k contract and establishing 22 income streams, emphasizing the need for individuals to create their own stability in an uncertain job market.Bajorek discusses the importance of diversifying income streams and building financial resilience. She talks through how to build a simple offer with a tutoring example.📑 Resources:📚 See Joan's 22 income streams in Chapter 9 of Your AI Roadmap Book💰Money Tools: such as a High Yield Savings Account📄Craigslist...
2025-03-1313 min
Your AI RoadmapWhy is AI taking off now? Technical Trifecta for AI: GPUs, Big Data, and Machine LearningWhy is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on the trifecta of factors driving its growth: advancements in hardware (GPUs), the size and complexity of data sets, and improvements in machine learning algorithms. She emphasizes the significant investment in the sector and the implications for future AI products and technologies.Episodes Cited that pair with this episodeDeepseek "BONUS DeepSeek...
2025-03-0310 min
Your AI Roadmap“Everyone got laid off but me” Stories of Layoffs and Career SurprisesLayoffs keep happening. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emotional and practical challenges of navigating layoffs and job insecurity. She shares a personal story about a friend facing layoffs in her workplace where her boss and her whole team gets let go ... except for her.She emphasizes the importance of resilience and financial stability. Joan also highlights her own experience with multiple income streams as a strategy for future-proofing one's career and finances, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps in uncertain times.Your AI Roadmap Book💰 Having a financial safety net can ease the...
2025-02-2705 min
Your AI Roadmap3 Steps to Take ASAP if YOU are Worried about LayoffsAre you ready if you got laid off tomorrow? 3 steps to take ASAPIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses being in 2 layoffs and actionable steps to take if you’re feeling fear Learn 3 Steps to take ASAP if you are concerned about AI layoffs... and 50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety according to Harvard Business Review research. Are you experiencing the anxiety??Let's take action!Resources:💵 Emergency Fund: SoFi High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) that pays you 3.8% APY, Get $325 that you can put towards your Emergency Fund!💰J...
2025-02-1622 min
Your AI RoadmapMy friend makes $1.3M per year but... sneak peek of Wealth Building Part 2 of BookReady to talk about money in the age of AI?Here’s a story about my friend who works in AI and makes $1.3M base salary per year… but there’s a catch …In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a sneak peak of Chapter 9 of the Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy book. She discusses the critical importance of financial security, especially in the rapidly evolving field of AI. How to future-proof your finances in the age of AI?She emphasizes the need for finan...
2025-02-0115 min
Your AI RoadmapBONUS DeepSeek Shocks the Market! Competitive Strengths and WeaknessesWhat is DeepSeek??! Let's unpack DeepSeek strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI startup, and its implications in the AI landscape. She compares DeepSeek with established players like OpenAI, highlighting its open-source model, cost efficiency, and performance capabilities. The conversation also touches on concerns regarding information suppression and the future dynamics of the AI market, emphasizing the need for diverse competitors in the field.In this episode, she talks about stock, valuations, the US economy, hype, and bloat of AI companies,.... and stability of who will...
2025-01-2820 min
Your AI RoadmapA Game Designer, AI, and Your Money Making MoneyIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks about meeting a game designer who expresses concerns about the impact of AI on job security in the gaming industry. The designer reflects on the historical context of technological changes in animation and how similar fears are emerging with AI. The conversation shifts to financial ambitions, where the designer discusses her desire to invest in her future amidst uncertainties at work. Joan emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning, exploring side hustles, and the potential of high-yield savings accounts to achieve personal goals."AI is really scary...
2025-01-2207 min
Your AI RoadmapMy Mentor Made Me Happy Cry! Clips from Seattle Book Launch EventClips from the Seattle Book Launch Event!In this conversation, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares the stage with her mentor Kimfer Flanery-Rye (she/her) to discuss the book, their relationship, and a lens of integrating a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens on the book's work. Kimfer emphasizes the importance of feedback and collaboration in her work and shares personal anecdotes that highlight the value of supportive networks.Buy the Your AI Roadmap Book!💡 Takeaways🌍 Community support is vital for women entrepreneurs.💪 Mentorship can reshape narratives and perspectives.🤝 Net...
2025-01-1806 min
Your AI RoadmapSneak Peek! Chapter 1 of Your AI Roadmap (Future-Proof Your Career)Ready for a preview of the book? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her new book "Your AI Roadmap," which serves as a roadmap for navigating careers in the age of AI. She shares personal experiences of job loss, the importance of resilience, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome. 📚 Get the book today! YourAIRoadmap.com/bookThe conversation emphasizes the significance of mindset, networking, and the societal structures that impact career trajectories, particularly for women and marginalized groups. Joan provides practical advice and resources for listeners to future-proof their careers and build fulfilling pro...
2025-01-0921 min
Your AI RoadmapBONUS! Shocking AI Layoff Story... with a Lucky TwistThrough a personal encounter at her gym, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a shocking story of someone who has lived through an AI layoff the same day!!!50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety (HBR)This person at the gym didn't have that anxiety ....until today.Reflections on the anxiety surrounding job security in the AI industryPeople need to get a plan together to take care of their career and finances...EVEN for people who work in AI (like Joan!)Might be time to get...
2025-01-0804 min
Your AI RoadmapAI Tools I Love #4: PodPitch: AI that Gets YOU onto PodcastsWant to get placed on podcasts? Check out PodPitchIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the AI tool PodPitch, which helps users get booked on podcasts that align with their target audience. She shares her experience using the AI tool, including its features, benefits, and the impressive metrics she has achieved in terms of email open (63% to 74%) and reply rates (11% to 17%). Now has been placed on over 20 podcasts via this platform!Get $100 off your first month, it was $300/month in 2024More about PodPitch🗳️ Feedback? Questions? https://yourai...
2025-01-0412 min
Your AI RoadmapAI Tools I Love #3: Perplexity: Search with Citations, Images, and No AdsSummaryIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces Perplexity, an innovative AI tool that seems like a combination of ChatGPT and Google. She discusses its capabilities, including providing rich answers with citations, and highlights its advantages over traditional search engines, such as the absence of advertisements and its user-friendly interface. Joan emphasizes the growing popularity of Perplexity and its potential to revolutionize how we access information online.Check out PerplexityNew York Times Article Cited "Can This A.I.-Powered Search Engine Replace Google? It Has for Me. A start-up called Perplexity...
2024-12-2605 min
Your AI RoadmapAI Tools I Love #2: Aragon.ai: AI Makes Quality Headshots of You for $35AI for headshots!In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses Aragon.ai, a generative AI tool designed to create professional headshots. She highlights the ease of use, privacy features, and the impressive output quality of the photos generated. Joan also touches on the ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated images and the affordability of the service compared to traditional photography.Check out AragonAnd the cover of this episode? Yup, an image from AragonAragon.ai allows users to generate new headshots from existing photos.The tool is designed to alleviate the stress...
2024-12-2307 min
Your AI RoadmapBONUS! Ballsy Money Real Talk with Bonnie Bajorek Daneker (Joan's Aunt!)In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks with her aunt Bonnie Bajorek Daneker about careers, money, and the Your AI Roadmap book! They have a fun and candid conversation about money, negotiating worth, and building financial confidence, with practical tools. "I was delighted. I thought you were ballsy.""Frank conversations about finances are necessary.""This book is timely and timeless."Buy the Book! Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and JoyConnect with Bonnie on LinkedInBonnie B...
2024-12-2151 min
Rethink The Way You SellUnpacking Your Trauma with Laurah BajorekWhile we’re on hiatus preparing for a new season of Rethink the Way You Sell, we wanted to bring you some content from Jeff you probably haven’t heard before. Jeff produced a premium podcast called Deeper Thought from 2020-2022 and you’re about to hear one of those episodes. Enjoy!In Part 1 of a 3 part series with Laurah Bajorek, we discuss why trauma is the "shadow behind everything" and why it's important to address in sales and business. Every person has some level of trauma in their bodies and we often don't notice how it reverb...
2024-12-1213 minRethink The Way You SellThat Tingly Feeling with Laurah BajorekWhile we’re on hiatus preparing for a new season of Rethink the Way You Sell, we wanted to bring you some content from Jeff you probably haven’t heard before. Jeff produced a premium podcast called Deeper Thought from 2020-2022 and you’re about to hear one of those episodes. Enjoy!The final part of our 3 part series with Laurah Bajorek deals with that tingly feeling when mind AND body converge to tell you what the right decision is. How often do we let our minds alone make decisions for us and how can the big comput...
2024-11-2816 min
Your AI RoadmapEdge Tech: Silicon to Software the Size of a Quarter with Elizabeth Samar Rubio of SiMa.aiElizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai, discusses the advancements in multimodal applications and edge computing. How to get 10x faster and so much smaller. The size of a quarter!She explains the significance of integrating various AI models into everyday devices, the importance of privacy and latency in AI applications, and the challenges of deploying AI at the edge. Elizabeth also shares her career journey in the tech industry with advice for the audience.Podcast:🗳️ Feedback? Questions? https://yourairoadmap.com/podcastfeedback🗳️ Nominate Guests! https://yourairoadmap.com/podcastguest Takeaways...
2024-11-1246 min
Your AI RoadmapAI Tools I Love #1: SaneBox: AI Organizes Your Email InboxWish your email inbox were more organized?> Try SaneBox, Get free trial and $5 off purchaseIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the importance of AI tools in organizing emails, specifically focusing on SaneBox. She explains how this AI uses user behavior tracking to categorize emails into different folders, saving significant time and enhancing productivity. This is an AI tool because it does the work that a virtual assistant would doJoan shares her personal experience with the tool, highlighting its features and benefits, and emphasizes the value of investing...
2024-11-0506 min