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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.🧠 Strategy2025-06-1540 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