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The Human Firewall: AI's Double Edge in Cybersecurity with Rob Gurzeev of CyCognitoRob Gurzeev is the CEO and Co-Founder of CyCognito, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company trusted by over 20 of the Global 100 companies. With a background in the elite Israeli Intelligence Corps unit 8200, Rob brings a unique blend of offensive security expertise and innovative thinking to the cybersecurity landscape. Prior to founding CyCognito in 2017, he led the Offensive Security group at C4 (later acquired by Elbit Systems), where he developed intelligence-gathering platforms for agencies.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Introduction: HumAIn and Rob Gurzeev[01:01] Rob's Journey: Intelligence to Silicon Valley[02:03] Technology Potential vs. Implementation Gap[04:02] Application Security's Coverage Problem[06:20] Attackers Exploit Path of Least Resistance[09:03] AI: Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity[11:35] AI Revolutionizing Reconnaissance[15:40] Precision and Recall in Security AI[17:19] Asset Classification and At

Beyond Spreadsheets: How Ambient AI is Reshaping Financial Planning with Runway’s CEO Siqi ChenSiqi Chen is the CEO and Founder of Runway, a finance platform revolutionizing business planning and analysis. With a diverse background spanning gaming, social media, and technology, Siqi has been a serial entrepreneur and leader in the tech industry for over two decades. He previously served as CEO of Sandbox VR and held executive positions at Postmates and Zynga. Siqi's experience ranges from software engineering at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to founding and selling a gaming company to Zynga. His expertise in product development, growth strategies, and financial planning has led him to create Runway, a platform that aims to disrupt the $80 trillion business industry by integrating ambient intelligence into financial planning and analysis. Siqi is also an angel investor, supporting various successful startups in the tech ecosystem. He holds a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University

Secure RAG Systems: A DeepTech Exploration with Protecto’s COO, Protik MukhopadhyayProtik Mukhopadhyay is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Protecto.ai, a venture-backed company specializing in secure and privacy-focused Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. With over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, large language models, and data privacy, Protik is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the AI industry.OUTLINE:3:03 RAG Systems Key Dimensions5:46 RAG Implementation Challenges8:31 Effective RAG Use Cases11:16 AI Ethics in RAG14:01 Protecto's Data Protection Approach17:31 RAG Development Lessons Learned20:16 On-premise vs. SaaS Deployment22:46 Role-based Access in RAGEpisode Links:  Protecto AI: https://www.protecto.aiWhitepaper: https://www.protecto.ai/trustworthy-ai-whitepaper Sign up for a GenAI Strategy Roadmap Session: https://aistrategynow.com/  Protik Mukhopadhyay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/protikm/ Protik Mukhopadhyay’s Twitter: https://twitter.com

Scaling AI For Enterprise: Inflection AI’s Roadmap to Human-Centered Solutions with CEO Sean WhiteSean White is the CEO of Inflection AI, a pioneer in human-centered artificial intelligence. With a career spanning decades in tech innovation, Sean has been at the forefront of computer vision and AI technology. His experience includes key roles at Mozilla as Chief R&D Officer, work on augmented reality at the Smithsonian and Columbia University, and contributions to early web-based email systems. Sean's passion for human-computer interaction and collaborative intelligence drives Inflection AI's mission to create AI systems that enhance human capabilities and improve organizations.OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction and Sean's background4:09 - Inflection AI's position in the AI landscape8:43 - Balancing consumer and enterprise AI products10:14 - Inflection AI Studio approach12:59 - Emotional intelligence in AI development15:12 - Open source philosophy in AI18:09 - Ideal use cases for Inflection AI in

AI Strategy Unveiled: Former IBM Chief AI Officer on Enterprise AI SuccessSeth Dobrin is a prominent figure in the AI and data science industry. He is the co-founder and GP of One Infinity Ventures, a venture fund focused on deep tech and responsible AI. Seth is also the founder of Quantum AI, a consulting company specializing in AI strategy, governance, and education for Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. Previously, he served as the Chief AI Officer at IBM. With nearly two decades of experience in data and AI transformations, Seth is the author of "AIQ: For a Human-Focused Future," which outlines his methodology for successfully implementing AI in enterprise settings.OUTLINE:01:04 Introduction of Seth Dobrin and his background04:58 Early corporate AI initiatives described as a "scam"08:30 Aligning AI with business strategy10:41 The concept of AI IQ13:01 Role of the Chief AI Officer16:37 Data quality and governance19:23 Coexistence of traditional AI/ML and Gen AI21:30 Balancing

Beyond ChatGPT: Unlocking Enterprise Value in the Age of Generative AIPaul Baier is the CEO of GAI Insights, a company specializing in generative AI strategies for enterprises. With over 25 years of experience in B2B sales and venture-backed companies, Paul has become a thought leader in the AI space. He previously worked at FirstFuel, using traditional AI for building efficiency analysis. Paul is known for developing frameworks like "Own Your Own Intelligence" (OYOI) and WINS, which help businesses navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. He also leads weekly Gen AI learning labs and is actively involved in initiatives to grow AI talent in Massachusetts.0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Paul's AI journey4:30 - OYOI concept7:45 - WINS framework11:20 - Gen AI learning labs15:40 - AI Blueprint for MA19:30 - Embracing AI change22:45 - GAI Insights initiatives24:15 - Closing remarksEpisode Links:  Paul Baier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbaier GAI Insights OYOI: https://gaiinsig

Ethical AI in Action: How Plainsight is Transforming Business IntelligenceKit Merker is the CEO of Plainsight Technologies, a company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Kit has held positions at major companies like Microsoft and Google, where he was an early team member for Kubernetes. His expertise spans developer tools, DevOps, cloud computing, and now AI applications for business. Kit is passionate about responsible AI development and implementing ethical practices in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction and Kit's background4:08 - Plainsight's mission and technology7:57 - Evolution of computing power and AI applications11:12 - Ethical AI and the future of work15:41 - AI demos and technological hype20:40 - Responsible AI and data usage in business28:38 - Importance of ethical AI implementation30:09 - Conclusion and call to actionEpisode Links:  Kit Merker’s LinkedIn: https://www.linked

The Next Frontier in AI: Multi-Agent Frameworks and the Path to AGIMartin Musiol is an AI expert, founder, and CEO of GenerativeAI.net. With a background from the Technical University of Munich, Martin has been at the forefront of generative AI since 2016. He created the world's first online course on generative AI and has worked as the Gen AI lead for Europe at Infosys. Martin is the author of "Generative AI: Navigating the Course to the Artificial General Intelligence Future" and is currently building a startup focused on multi-agent AI frameworks.0:00 - Introduction3:00 - GANs to Transformers8:00 - Mamba architecture14:00 - Current state of Generative AI20:00 - Martin's book on Generative AI and AGI27:00 - AI-powered robotics in industry29:30 - RAG systems34:30 - Context windows in language models35:10 - Martin's new venture39:00 - Closing thoughts on Generative AI economyEpisode Links:  Martin Musiol LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmusiol1/ MartinMusiol Website: https://gen

Javier Luraschi: AI as Your Co-pilot: Hal9's CEO on Reshaping Enterprise WorkflowsBio: Javier Luraschi is the CEO and Founder of Hal9. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, Javier has worked at companies like Microsoft Research, RStudio (now Posit), and SAP. He co-created open-source tools such as MLflow and ported PyTorch and Spark to R. Javier is passionate about democratizing AI and helping enterprises leverage generative AI technologies.Show Notes:From Microsoft Access to Modern Data Science: Javier's Journey Through Tech EvolutionThe Transition from Statistics to Data Science and Machine LearningAI2 and the Genesis of Hal9: Focusing on Code Generation for Enterprise AIDemocratizing AI: Empowering Business Users with Code Generation ToolsThe Future of Work: Human-AI Collaboration vs. Full AutomationRedefining Roles: From Prompt Engineer to Prompt SpecialistHal9's Enterprise Solution: Bridging the Gap Between ChatGPT and Custom AI IntegrationThe Strategic Value of AI Customi

Max Cho is the CEO and co-founder of Coverage Cat, a startup revolutionizing the insurance industry through data-driven solutions. With a diverse background in technology and finance, Max has held key positions at industry giants including Google, Two Sigma, and Microsoft. His expertise spans software reliability, quantitative analysis, and consumer-focused product development. Driven by personal experiences with insurance complexities, Max founded Coverage Cat to simplify the insurance buying process and empower consumers with transparent, optimized insurance options. His unique blend of technical knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit positions him at the forefront of innovation in the InsurTech sector.In this episode we discuss:Max Cho's Journey: From Tech Giants to Revolutionizing InsuranceThe Birth of Coverage Cat: Addressing Personal Pain Points in InsuranceUnveiling Inefficiencies: The Current Landscape of the Insurance IndustryCrisis Management: Navigating Insurance Challenges in Florida and BeyondA

The Data Dilemma: How Blind Insight is Revolutionizing Secure Analytics for Enterprises ft. Jackie Peters and Nick SullivanJackie Peters: Co-founder and CEO of Blind Insight, Jackie brings over 25 years of experience in tech, with a strong focus on healthcare and privacy. Her career spans product development, health tech, and decentralized technologies, including a role as the founding product person at Orchid.Nick Sullivan: Technical co-founder of Blind Insight, Nick has extensive expertise in cryptography, security, and privacy-enhancing technologies. With a decade of experience building security and cryptography systems at Cloudflare, Nick is passionate about applying privacy technologies to solve real-world data security challenges.In this episode we discuss:Encrypted Database InnovationFounders' Diverse Tech BackgroundsData-Driven Economy in 2024Privacy and Security Challenges in Data UtilizationBlind Insight's Encrypted Analytics SolutionPublic Beta Launch and Current CapabilitiesDeveloper-Centr

Patrick Obeid: How AI Simplifies ESG Reporting and Data Infrastructure w/ ESG Flo[Audio] Patrick Obeid, is the founder of ESG Flo, the leading ESG software that leverages artificial intelligence to seamlessly automate the collection and transformation of ESG data into audit-ready metrics.In this episode we discuss:Introduction to the HumAIn podcast and ESG FlowPatrick's journey from consultant to entrepreneurTransition from advisor to operator in tech industryDiscovery process: Interviewing 100 executives in 60 daysIdentifying the need for non-financial data infrastructureWhy ESG matters now: Climate crisis and wealth gapESG Flow's focus on heavy industries and key metricsThree-layer approach to ESG data managementCSRD compliance and creating the ESG auditability marketEpisode Links:  Patrick Obeid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-obeid-esg/ESG Flo Website: https://www.esgflo.com/Podcast Details: Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/

Max Galka: How AI Transforms Decision-making on the Blockchain[Audio] Max Galka is the CEO of Elementus, the first universal search engine for blockchain and institutional grade crypto forensics solution.In this episode, we talk about all things Blockchain, Bitcoin, Data, and AI.Episode Links:  Max Galka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgalka/Elementus Website: https://www.elementus.io/Podcast Details: Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humain-podcast-artificial-intelligence-data-science/id1452117009 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tXysq5TzHXvttWtJhmRpS RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Support and Social Media:  – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Banerjee: How Machine Intelligence, NLP and AI is changing Health Care  [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSSteven Banerjee is the CEO of NExTNet Inc. NExTNet is a Silicon Valley based technology startup pioneering natural language based Explainable AI platform to accelerate drug discovery and development. Steven is also the founder of Mekonos, a Silicon Valley based biotechnology company backed by world-class Institutional investors (pre-Series B) — pioneering proprietary cell and gene-engineering platforms to advance personalized medicine. He also advises Lumen Energy, a company that uses a radically simplified approach to deploy commercial solar. Lumen Energy makes it easy for building owners to get clean energy.  Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Episode Links:  Steven Banerjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-banerjee/ Steven Banerjee Website: https://www.nextnetinc.com/ Podcast Details: Podc

[Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSSteve received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University in Cognitive Science where he began his AI research and also taught Statistics at Towson State University. After receiving his PhD in 1979, AI pioneer Roger Schank invited Steve to join the Yale University faculty as a postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science. In 1981, Roger asked Steve to help him start one of the first AI companies, Cognitive Systems, which progressed to a public offering in 1986.  Steve then started Esperant, which produced one of the leading Business Intelligence products of the 1990s. During the 1980s, Steve published 35 articles and a book on AI, spoke at many AI conferences, and received two commercial patents on AI. As the AI Winter of the 1990s set in, Steve transitioned into a career as a successful serial software entrepreneur and investor and created several companies that were either acquired or had a public offering. 

[Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSGianluca Mauro is the CEO of AI Academy, which he founded with the mission of helping people understand what artificial intelligence is and its place in their organizations and their career. Gianluca is the author of the book "Zero to AI - A nontechnical, hype-free guide to prospering in AI era" Over the years, Gianluca and his team have done both technical consulting and training workshops, working with companies like P&G, Merck, Brunello Cucinelli, Daikin, Fater, Bayer, and EIT Innoenergy Gianluca teaches Artificial Intelligence to people without a tech background, without any code or math. Why? Because he believes, the future of artificial intelligence is in the hands of people who can find use cases in their organizations, and then define and run AI projects. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Episode Links:  Gianluca Mauro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gian

Ben Zweig: How Data Science and Labor Economics Connects to Workforce Intelligence  [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSBen Zweig is the CEO of Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company. Revelio Labs indexes hundreds of millions of public employment records to create the world’s first universal HR database. This allows Revelio Labs to understand the workforce dynamics of any company. Revelio customers include investors, corporate strategists, HR teams, and governments.Ben worked as a data scientist at IBM where he led analytic teams. He is an economist and entrepreneur and also an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and NYU Stern School of Business respectively. He teaches courses currently at NYU Stern School of Business including future of work, data boot camp and econometrics.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Episode Links:  Ben Zweig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zweig/ Ben Zweig Twitt

Edo Liberty: How Vector Data Is Changing The Way We Recommend Everything  [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSEdo Liberty is the CEO of Pinecone, a company hiring exceptional scientists and engineers to solve some of the hardest and most impactful machine learning challenges of our times. Edo also worked at Amazon Web Services where he managed the algorithms group at Amazon AI. As Senior Manager of Research, Amazon SageMaker, Edo and his team built scalable machine learning systems and algorithms used both internally and externally by customers of SageMaker, AWS's flagship machine learning platform. Edo served as Senior Research Director at Yahoo where he was the head of Yahoo's Independent Research in New York with focus on scalable machine learning and data mining for Yahoo critical applications.Edo is a Post Doctoral Research fellow in Applied Mathematics from Yale University. His research focused on randomized algorithms for d

Thor Ernstsson: How To Use Data Science for Stronger Relationships  [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSThor Ernstsson is the CEO of Strata, a company that helps customers invest in their networks, no matter how busy they are. Strata enables intelligent outreach recommendations that strengthen professional relationships. With their easy to use platform, clients become more thoughtful and helpful to the most important people in their network.Thor is also the founder of Feedback Loop, which companies use to build real time feedback loops with their target markets. Basically customer development delivered at scale. Used by half of the F100 as well as some of the best tech companies around. Thor previously served as CTO of Audax Health and lead architect at Zynga where helped build up Zynga's first remote studio. Thor and the team at Zynga created and released Frontierville as the company's most successful product launch at the time. 

Stephen Miller: How To Leverage Mobile Phones And 3D Data To Build Robust Computer Vision Systems[Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSStephen Miller is the Cofounder and SVP Engineering at Fyusion Inc. He has conducted research in 3D Perception and Computer Vision with Profs Sebastian Thrun and Vladlen Koltun while at Stanford University. His area of specialization is AI and Robotics, which included 2 years of undergraduate research with Prof Pieter Abbeel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Episode Links:  Stephen Miller’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdavidmiller/ Stephen Miller’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sdavidmiller Stephen Miller’s Website: http://sdavidmiller.com/ Podcast Details: Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humain-podcast-artificial-intelligence-data-science/id1452117009 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tXysq5TzHXvttWtJ