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Earley AI PodcastEarley AI Podcast - Episode #61 Featuring Don Gossen: Advanced AI and Blockchain Integration for Decentralized Energy NetworksIn this episode, hosts Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone are joined by Don Gossen to explore the transformative potential of AI and blockchain in decentralized energy networks. This episode explores how AI and blockchain technologies work together to optimize energy consumption, secure transactions, and drive innovation in local energy management. Don shares real-world case studies showcasing the impact of AI-driven IoT solutions, from reducing costs to enabling energy sovereignty in European markets.Key Takeaways:AI’s Role in Energy Optimization – How AI-powered agents connect with IoT devices to enhance efficiency and m...2025-01-2947 minEarley AI PodcastEarley AI Podcast - Episode #60 Optimizing Search and Security: Insights from John Lenker on AI and Data GovernanceIn this episode, hosts Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone are joined by John Lenker, an accomplished expert in enterprise search and data governance. John, who has presented to technology leaders like the CTO of NASA and the CIO of the Marshall Space Center, shares his extensive knowledge and experiences from working with leading companies. Currently engaged with Big ID, John delves deep into the evolving landscape of search technologies, data security, and enterprise-specific solutions.Key takeaways:Evolution of Search Technologies: Current search tools are transitioning from simple keyword-based systems to sophisticated question-based i...2024-10-3152 minEarley AI PodcastEarley AI Podcast - Episode #59 Exploring AI Limitations and Future Potential with Ron GreenIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast Ron Green, Founder of KUNGFU.ai joins host Chris Featherstone. Ron's expertise spans over 25 years in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Starting his journey in computer science during the early days of AI, he has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of the field from modest neural networks to today's complex, groundbreaking systems. With a master's degree in AI from Sussex, he has firsthand experience in areas ranging from protein folding predictions to advanced graph models. Key takeaways:Feedback Loop in LLMs: Discover why t...2024-10-2840 minEarley AI PodcastThe Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #58 AI-Driven Manufacturing: Sahitya Senapathy Talks Data, Analytics and Technology TrendsIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast Sahitya Senapthy, Founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins us for an episode filled with rich discussions on AI, data management, and the intriguing paths of technological advancement in industrial manufacturing. Sahitya's career has spanned work with the US Air Force, AWS, and Palantir. Sahitya joins our hosts, Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone, as they have an in-depth discussion about the intersection of AI and industrial manufacturing.Key takeaways:Rethinking AI Implementation: The importance of moving beyond simple chatbot applications like ChatGPT to realize real ROI through g...2024-10-2842 minEarley AI PodcastThe Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #57 Understanding AI and Data Readiness with Camden SwitaIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast Camden Swita, the Head of AI and ML Innovation at New Relic, joins us for an insightful discussion on the transformative role of AI in modern technology. With a rich background spanning journalism, product management, and cutting-edge AI/ML initiatives, Camden brings a unique perspective on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance both professional and creative workflows. Camden joins our hosts, Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone, as they navigating the complexities of data readiness and AI operationsKey takeaways:Understanding Vendor Offerings and Data I...2024-10-2845 minEarley AI PodcastThe Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #56 David Marra on AI's Impact on Financial Services and Investment StrategiesIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast we are joined by guest David Marra a seasoned expert in AI-driven investment strategies and founder of Marken Asset Management. David brings invaluable insights into the transformative potential of AI, particularly in complex payroll workflows, ERP systems, and financial services.David joins our hosts, Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone, as they explore the current state and future of AI, including the integration of large language models (LLMs) and the importance of robust data management.Key takeaways:AI for Simplifying Workflows: AI, particularly...2024-10-1149 minEarley AI PodcastEarley AI Podcast Episode 55 - Staying Secure in a Digital Age: Yuri Dvoinos Discusses Data PrivacyIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast we are joined by guest Yuri Dvoinos, the Chief Innovation Officer at Aura, a leading cybersecurity company based in Boston. With an extensive background in information security, AI applications, and data privacy, Yuri brings a wealth of knowledge on how to protect personal information in the digital age.Join our hosts Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone as Yuri explains the intricacies of data privacy, the adverse effects of phone scams, and the critical role of AI in detecting and thwarting sophisticated fraud attempts, including deepfakes and phishing scams.2024-10-0450 minEarley AI PodcastThe Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #54 Demystifying AI for Business Leaders: Insights from Tobias ZwingmannIn this episode of the Earley AI Podcast guest Tobias Zwingmann, an esteemed analytics and AI expert from Hanover, Germany, brings a wealth of experience from his work with SaaS platforms and consulting, and he shares invaluable insights on the practical intricacies of AI in business.Join our hosts Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone as they discuss with Tobias the importance of business leaders understanding AI, the pitfalls of misleading sales tactics, and the necessity of organizational alignment for successful AI implementation. With topics ranging from data quality to the challenges of adopting generative AI, this episode...2024-09-0646 minEarley AI PodcastThe Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #53- Insights into Data Science and AI Validation from Expert Bartek RoszakIn this episode of Earley AI Podcasts, we welcome Bartek Roszak, an expert in artificial intelligence and data science. With a career starting as an equity trader and evolving to lead AI strategy and implementation at STX Next, Bartek brings deep insights into the world of AI-driven trading and data quality improvement.Join hosts Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone as they explore Bartek's experiences, the nuances of deploying AI in trading, and the future potential of generative models.Key takeaways:Understanding the intricacies of modular rag for batch processing and data...2024-09-0633 minEarley AI PodcastThe Power of Visualization in AI: From Compliance to Finance with Bob Levy - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #048Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone are joined by special guest Bob Levy. Bob Levy, Founder and CEO of Immersion Analytics, brings a wealth of experience in technology and data visualization, having worked with top companies such as IBM, Rational Software, and Mathworks. He shares his profound insights on integrating multidimensional visualization technology using virtual and augmented reality to tackle complex data challenges.Bob Levy is Founder & CEO of Immersion Analytics. With extensive experience in R&D and product management at companies like IBM and Rational Software. Bob is an expert in AI and data visualization. He's been...2024-05-2148 minEarley AI PodcastAI Disruption and Job Replacement, Wealth Gap, and Economic Inequality - Kristina Francis - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone - Episode #039Our guest this episode is Kristina Francis, a Executive Director at JFFLabs. Jobs for the Future (JFF) is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to reshaping U.S. education and workforce systems for inclusive economic progress.Kristina is a experienced professional with a rich background spanning management consulting, software development, engineering, and cybersecurity. She began in database administration at the American Institutes for Research, evolving from an individual contributor to leading a 120-member development team for the Department of Defense. In 2016, a pivotal moment led to a dual career path, involving founding a consulting company, angel investing in women-owned...2024-01-1852 minEarley AI PodcastRevolutionizing Data Pipelines, Unifying Metadata, Knowledge Graphs, and Generative AI - Alexander Schober - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone - Episode #038Our guest this episode is Alexander Schober, a data & AI project owner at Motius. He manages a diverse team of tech experts, focusing on Machine Learning, Knowledge Graphs, and Data Analysis. Alexander previously worked at Siemens Technology which involved pioneering research in Federated Learning and Self-Supervised Methods for anomaly detection. He used algorithms like Federated Averaging and SimCLR to address data privacy and label sparsity. Alexander joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to the discuss knowledge graphs, metadata modeling for data engineering, using large language models to build data pipelines and more.For more content...2023-12-1548 minEarley AI PodcastEnterprise A.I. Strategy, Knowledge Management and more - Rachad Najjar - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #037Today’s guest is Rachad Najjar, working the forefront of innovation in the fields of organizational learning and knowledge management for nearly a decade. Prior to this, he served as a knowledge management advisor for the Dubai Land Department, where he played a pivotal role in achieving the EFQM Excellence Award. Notably, he's also a co-author of a recent book on knowledge management and research innovation, alongside numerous scientific publications in prestigious journals. In his ground breaking thesis, he introduced a framework to configure collaboration for virtual collectives, improving effectiveness across various professional contexts. Rachad joins Seth Earley and Ch...2023-11-2950 minEarley AI PodcastAmar Goel on A.I. Tools, Ground Truth in LLMs, the Bito Journey and More - Amar Goel - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #036Today’s guest is Amar Goel, founder of Bito. Amar joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to the discuss the increase in new A.I. tools, LLMs and the journey behind forming Bito! The A.I. assisted software developing tool. Takeaways:Converting AI prototypes into reliable, production-ready products is a non-trivial task, often requiring significant effort and expertise.AI has the potential to assist developers in various ways, from code refactoring to code migration, helping to address issues related to legacy code and modernization.The cost of running AI models can be significant, and bus...2023-10-3053 minEarley AI PodcastOptimizing Product Data and Harnessing Generative AI - Sanjay Mehta - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #035Today’s guest is Sanjay Mehta, Head of Industry Commerce for LucidWorks. Sanjay joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to the discuss the rapidly evolving hype of generative AI and how it can be applied to your industry.Takeaways:Sanjay points out that emerging AI is "not turn key". Maybe from a consumer side but when it comes to B2B there are many hoops to jump through before it's easy and effective.Data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, and its true potential shines when we connect the dots between customer behaviors, product at...2023-10-1643 minEarley AI PodcastTaking Control of your Data: How Knowledge Graphs Help to Optimize your BusinessToday’s guest is Doug Kimball, Chief Marketing Officer for Ontotext . Doug joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to the discuss the rapidly evolving world of knowledge graphs and AI.Takeaways:Doug Kimball's statement about knowledge graphs being an "add to" and an "enhancement of" data is spot on. In the world of modern data management and analytics, knowledge graphs are a game-changer.There is a proper way to ask the right questions when communicating with Generative AI models. It is important to include the correct context and parameters.Knowledge graphs have many applications to...2023-09-2251 minEarley AI PodcastThe Secret Power of Collaboration in Data Science - Ben Clinch - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode 33Today’s guest is Ben Clinch, Head of Information Architecture for BT Group . Ben joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to the discuss the rapidly evolving world of data science in organization. Takeaways:An intriguing aspect is the common practice of Large Language Models (LLMs) utilizing generic data models Ben and Seth discuss more effective ways to harness the power of LLMs through specialized data models and organization.Companies will realize quickly that they cant do any sensible Generative AI without a core of useful referential data to utilize, train and not hallucinate.If peop...2023-09-0840 minEarley AI PodcastIt’s All About the Data - Kirk Marple - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 031Today’s guest is Kirk Marple, Technical Founder and CEO at Unstruk Data. Kirk joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to discuss organizing historical data and long-term memory. Kirk emphasizes the importance of organizing data in a manner that allows for seamless integration with novel models and shares valuable advice on understanding data. Takeaways:The semantic web serves as a powerful tool for optimizing business applications and data organization. A prevalent misconception surrounding AI is that individuals need to construct their own models and be data science experts. Advancements unfold at a rapid pace. People...2023-05-2240 minEarley AI PodcastThe Holy Grail of AI - Alex Babin - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 030Today’s guest is Alex Babin, Co-Founder and CEO at ZERO Systems. Alex joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to share two of the biggest misconceptions of AI and a new AI metric data tool. Using AI to track data improves performance. Takeaways:The biggest misconceptions about AI are:AI can work out of the box. ChatGPT shows people what it can do but that doesn't mean that AI can do everything.You can throw data at AI and it will execute your needs perfectly. AI technology is changing, but it hasn’t met this le...2023-05-0848 minEarley AI PodcastArtificial Voice Intelligence - Maxim Serebryakov - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 029Today’s guest is Maxim Serebryakov, Co-Founder and CEO at Sanas. Max joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone and shares what influenced him to start his company. Max discusses what it was like to study artificial intelligence at Stanford and how it created a broad perspective on how things work. Max believes if you go above and beyond you can help anyone. Takeaways:Max was born in New York, moving back to Russia where his family is from as a child. When he returned to the United States, hearing the accents around him led to...2023-04-2445 minEarley AI PodcastHuman Connection with AI - Michael Todasco - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 028Today’s guest is Michael Todasco write extensively about Generative AI. Mike joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone to discuss all things generative AI and why people should embrace AI. He also shares valuable advice on how to build a better connection with your customers.Takeaways:While he was at PayPal, Mike was responsible for innovation and improving employee performance. Embrace AI. Working with AI will result in better solutions.It is important for everyone to know what their competitive advantage is and what their end goal is.One great way to get proprietary info...2023-04-1039 minEarley AI PodcastMachine Learning and Algorithms - Gordon Hart - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 027Today’s guest is Gordon Hart, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Kolena. Gordon joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone and shares how machine learning algorithms are a challenge from different perspectives. Gordon also discusses the core problem in his company before they turned it around. Be sure to listen to Gordon's advice on how to validate models in order to have a successful product!Takeaways:Gordon noticed that developing algorithms internally or buying from other model vendors has really had a constant unexpected model behavior. It made him feel he couldn’t trust the mode...2023-03-2750 minEarley AI PodcastHuman Cognitive Science - Daniel Faggella - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 026Today’s guest is Daniel Faggella, Head of Research and CEO at Emerj Technology Research. Dan joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone and shares how martial arts influenced him to get into artificial intelligence. Dan also discusses what his experience was like with surveillance technology creation technology. Dan had a machine that could generate the next 10 slides of your desired moving picture. Be sure to listen in on Dan giving his advice on how you should properly use open AI!Takeaways:Dan got into artificial intelligence by practicing the martial art, Jujitsu. He started a...2023-03-1356 minEarley AI PodcastData Tells the Story - Michelle Zhou - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 025Today’s guest is Michelle Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO at Juji, Inc. Michelle joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone and dives into what proprietary data is and how it can be used correctly. Michelle also discusses the one lesson she has learned is that you have to build a product that can help people. You want to achieve your customers' outcomes, not your outcomes. Be sure to listen in on Michelle giving her advice on how to pick out the golden nuggets in AI data to show a coherent and meaningful summary!Takeaways:When Michelle first st...2023-02-2748 minEarley AI PodcastIncentivizing Technology - Juan Sequeda - Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone - Episode # 024Today’s guest is Juan Sequeda, Principal Scientist at data.world and Co-Host of the Catalog & Cocktails Podcast. Juan joins Seth Earley and Chris Featherstone and shares how to understand the problem that you are trying to solve. Juan also discusses how your company's success should be defined differently. Don’t focus on just on saving money to make money. Focus on solving a problem. Juan also shares valuable advice on how understanding who you report to helps you speak the same language. Takeaways:Juan believes the market is imma...2023-02-1352 minEarley AI PodcastChris Featherstone Talks About Building Omnichannel Virtual Assistants - Episode 1Many companies are turning to chatbots and virtual assistants to improve customer experience and increase operational efficiency. In the past text and voice channels were distinct. Now, tools and technologies are emerging to support omnichannel virtual assistants that seamlessly blend text and voice. However, voice and text interactions are quite different and have specialized design requirements. In this episode, Chris and Seth talk about core principles for building chat and voice assistants and review key considerations for each channel. How true intelligent virtual assistants (IVA’s) differ from chatbotsThe unique challenges of designing for voiceSelecting the righ...2021-09-1757 min