Best Kent Corso Podcasts (2025)

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Democratizing Cloud Infrastructure | Kevin Carter 59:19

8d ago59:19

59:19

Discover how Rackspace Spot is democratizing cloud infrastructure with an open-market, transparent option for cloud servers. Kevin Carter, Product Director at Rackspace Technology, discusses Rackspace Spot's hypothesis and the impact of an open marketplace for cloud resources. Discover how this novel approach is transforming the industry. TIMESTAMP…

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AI and the Future of Media Consumption | Pete Pachal 1:03:58

22d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey interviews Pete Pachal, founder of The Media Copilot. With over two decades of experience covering technology, Pete shares his insights on how AI is transforming media, journalism and discusses how journalists can embrace AI as a tool to enhance their work to adapt and thrive in this new environmen…

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A Sheriff Improves his Public Safety Approach: Sheriff Austin Brookwell Addresses Mental Health Crises 24:14

23d ago24:14

24:14

The conversation delves into the intricate relationship between law enforcement and mental health, particularly in the context of suicide prevention. Sheriff Brookwell's extensive experience in the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office provides a rich backdrop for the exploration of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers when confronted with i…

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Your AI Roadmap: Building a Career, Revenue and a Future in AI | Dr. Joan Bajorek 55:36

1M ago55:36

55:36

In this episode, Dr. Joan Bajorek—AI entrepreneur, author of Your AI Roadmap, and founder of Clarity AI—joins Charna Parkey to talk about what it really takes to build a future in AI. From career pivots and layoff anxiety to financial transparency and finding joy in your work, Joan shares practical advice and personal stories navigating fear, burno…

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Cooperative Systems, Data Transparency & Quality and the Year of Small AI | Dr. Jason Corso 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Dr. Jason Corso joins Charna Parkey to debate the critical role of data quality, how its transparency shapes AI development and the rise of smaller, domain-specific AI models - making 2025 the year of small, specialized AI. QUOTES Charna Parkey "Knowing the right data is incredibly important, because it'll save you money, but predicting the impact …

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We Are happy You Are Here 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

This podcast episode features a profound dialogue with Kimberly, a courageous survivor of a suicide attempt. Her narrative illuminates the stark reality that suicidal thoughts can afflict anyone, regardless of their mental health history or life circumstances. We delve into the intricate layers of her experiences, revealing the interplay of persona…

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Building the Future of Streaming Data | Alex Gallego 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey talks with Alex Gallego, CEO and founder of Redpanda Data, about his journey as a builder, the evolution of Redpanda, and the company's new agent framework for the enterprise. Alex shares insights on low-latency storage, distributed stream processing, and the importance of developer experience to t…

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What is Neuro-Symbolic AI? | Emin Can Turan 56:22

3M ago56:22

56:22

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of neuro-symbolic AI with Emin Can Turan, CEO of Pebbles AI. Learn how this technology combines neuroscience, behavioral economics, and AI to revolutionize B2B go-to-market strategies. Emin explains how neuro-symbolic AI bridges the gap between human logic and machine learning, enabling smarter, context-…

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We Have Come a Long Way, But There Is More Work Ahead 26:29

3M ago26:29

26:29

The intricacies of mental health policy and community engagement come to the forefront in a profound discussion with Fred Baldwin, a former Wyoming State Senator with a rich background in both healthcare and public service. Baldwin's insights regarding the legislative landscape surrounding mental health reveal a complex interplay between political …

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How to Empower Non-Technical Teams with Data Insights | Suzanne El-Moursi 55:23

3M ago55:23

55:23

Learn how BrightHive's AI-powered platform is democratizing data insights, making them accessible to non-technical teams across organizations. Suzanne El-Moursi discusses the importance of data fluency and how BrightHive is helping businesses harness the power of their data. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:02:30 - Journey to Br…

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Open Source AI and Copyright: Building Ethical Models | Kent Keirsey 1:10:19

4M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Kicking off Open Source Data Season 7, Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Founder of Invoke, Kent Keirsey to discuss his thoughts on licensing, copyright in generative AI, and the role of communities in building ethical, free-to-use technologies that can democratize technology and inspire global innovation. Quotes Kent Keirsey "When we look at open…

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Suicide Prevention Policy in Wyoming: No Threat to Autonomy, Just a Thorough Way to Address Local Needs 27:05

4M ago27:05

27:05

Jen Davis from Governor Gordon's office discusses the critical intersection of mental health and policy in Wyoming, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in addressing issues like loneliness, disconnection, and high suicide rates. With a background in physical therapy, Jen shares how her experiences led her to focus on systemic change …

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Hope Is The Enemy of Suicide, An Interview with Jenny Hunter 23:53

5M ago23:53

23:53

This podcast episode features an impactful conversation with Jenny Hunter, a suicide loss survivor and the founder of JR's Hunt for Life. Jenny shares her journey following the tragic loss of her son, who ended his life in 2015, highlighting her commitment to supporting others affected by suicide. The episode emphasizes the importance of connectedn…

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Why Mental Health Matters: Insights from Governor Gordon 31:18

6M ago31:18

31:18

By Kent Corso

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Helping the Helpers: Clinicians Need Support Too 25:39

6M ago25:39

25:39

Tina and Madelyn share their poignant and personal experiences of losing a loved one to suicide, highlighting the complexities of grief and the stigma surrounding mental health professionals. Tina's partner, James, a mental health professional, took his own life without clear signs of distress, challenging the common belief that those who die by su…

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Mayor Max Mickelson's Call to Action 25:53

7M ago25:53

25:53

This podcast episode features a crucial conversation about the pressing issue of suicide in Rock Springs, Wyoming, led by host Dr. Kent Corso and Mayor Max Mickelson. Mayor Mickelson shares his insights on the alarming suicide rates in his community, emphasizing that many individuals who take their own lives often appear to be thriving, challenging…

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Building Trust in AI: From Open Source to Global Impact with host, Charna Parkey 44:03

8M ago44:03

44:03

Join Charna Parkey as she recaps a transformative year in AI, exploring the delicate balance between innovation and ethics. From open source communities to global regulations, discover how trust, diversity, and collaboration are shaping the future of technology.By DataStax

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AI Regulations in Financial Services with Vinay Kumar 54:05

8M ago54:05

54:05

Vinay Kumar discusses the transformation of AI in banking and financial services, addressing challenges and solutions with regulatory compliance and model explainability while addressing the stringent requirements in the financial industry. Episode Quotes Vinay Kumar "I always believe in this: you don't need to solve a very large problem. Maybe it …

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From Investigation to Prevention: Coroner James Whipps on Reducing Suicide Rates 24:05

8M ago24:05

24:05

From Investigation to Prevention Coroner James Whipps on Reducing Suicide Rates In this episode, Natrona County Coroner James Whipps discusses his background and role in investigating deaths, with a special emphasis on suicide prevention. He shares insights into the frequency and preventability of suicides in his community, underlining the importan…

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Empowering Communities: The PROSPER Approach to Suicide Prevention 2:23

9M ago2:23

2:23

Empowering Communities: The PROSPER Approach to Suicide Prevention Welcome to our dedicated space where we explore innovative and community-focused strategies for reducing suicide risk. In this blog post, we'll dive into the profound work of PROSPER, a program designed by Dr. Kent Corso, a clinical psychologist, board-certified behavior analyst, an…

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One Minute Can Save a Life: Darin Westby on Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 22:18

9M ago22:18

22:18

A Conversation with Director Darin Westby: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace In this episode of 'One Minute Can Save a Life,' host Kent Corso speaks with Darin Westby, Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, about the importance of addressing mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. Westby shares the recent trage…

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The importance and the Challenges & Solutions of AI Literacy with Brian Magerko 54:19

10M ago54:19

54:19

Quotes Brian Magerko “We're really trying to show that we could co-create experiences with AI technology that augmented our experience rather than served as something to replace us in creative act”. “For every project like [LuminAI], there's a thousand companies out there just trying to do their best to get our money... That's an uncomfortable plac…

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Demystifying AI Governance: A Practical Guide for Organizations with Heather Domin 47:44

10M ago47:44

47:44

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, having robust governance structures in place is no longer optional. But what does effective AI governance look like in practice? In this episode, Dr. Heather Domin, a leading expert in AI ethics and governance, breaks down the key components of a successful AI governance framework. Hea…

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Transforming Food Systems with Regenerative AI with Ethan Soloviev 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Ethan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood, reveals how generative AI can revolutionize the food and agriculture industry. Discover the potential of AI to create a regenerative, sustainable, and net-positive food system that benefits the planet and all living beings. Timestamps 1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00 - 00:01:16) 2. Ethan'…

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Redefining AI Ethics: The Key Role of Explainability with Beth Rudden 53:18

11M ago53:18

53:18

Beth Rudden, recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics, discusses the crucial role of explainability and traceability in building trustworthy AI systems. She shares how Bast AI is using ontologies and knowledge graphs to provide contextual relevance and understanding, enabling humans to fully trust artificial intelligence and…

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Eliminating AI Bias Through Inclusive Data Annotation with Andrea Brown 45:56

11M ago45:56

45:56

Learn how Andrea Brown, CEO of Reliabl, is revolutionizing AI by ensuring diverse communities are represented in data annotation. Discover how this approach not only reduces bias but also improves algorithmic performance. Andrea shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneur and AI researcher. Episode timestamps (02:22) Andrea's Career Journey…

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Regulation's Role in Driving Responsible AI with Asa Whillock 58:16

12M ago58:16

58:16

In this week’s episode, Charna welcomes Asa Whillock, the VP & GM Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Alteryx. Asa shares a surprising perspective on AI regulation, explaining how it sets a baseline for responsible practices. Discover why he believes regulation is crucial in guiding the ethical development and deployment of AI and learn…

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Transforming Client Experience with AI with Robbi Armstrong 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Join Charna Parkey as she interviews Robbi Armstrong, AI Products and Strategy Director at KeyBank. Discover how this $190 billion bank is navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI, balancing the need for innovation with the challenges of managing risk in a heavily regulated industry. Explore the impact of KeyBank's virtual assista…

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Navigating Open Source Talent, AI & Policy Challenges with Amanda Brock 40:16

1y ago40:16

40:16

Amanda Brock's path began with picking potatoes at 8 years old. Now, she's the CEO of OpenUK, advocating for open source across the UK. In this insightful interview, Brock shares her journey into open source law and policy. She dives into OpenUK's latest research on the state of open technology in Britain, talent challenges, and the economic impact…

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Using AI to Impact Performance Feedback Equity with Tacita Morway 48:01

1y ago48:01

48:01

Dive into the world of purposeful AI with Tacita Morway, CTO of Textio. Learn how Textio ensures their AI is built responsibly and ethically to transform the way teams communicate, hire, and measure their health. Discover their rigorous testing processes and the importance of having a diverse team to catch potential risks and how that helps the com…

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The Ethical Path to High-Quality AI Data with Fabiana Clemente 50:12

1y ago50:12

50:12

How can we accelerate AI while protecting privacy? Fabiana Clemente discusses founding YData to enable high-quality synthetic data for machine learning. She covers open sourcing data profiling tools, the impact of generative AI on synthetic data, and maintaining work-life balance as an introvert leader. Timestamps (00:02:29) Fabiana's journey start…

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Disrupting Data Analysis with Avi Press 50:35

1y ago50:35

50:35

Join host Charna Parkey as she sits down with Scarf’s CEO and Founder Avi Press in a riveting exchange about his pioneering journey into the world of open source with Scarf. Learn how Avi challenges conventional data analytics and collection, aiming to reshape industry standards through the power of open source. A conversation that delves into alte…

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Tech, Trust, and Transformation with Paula Paul 53:58

1y ago53:58

53:58

On today’s episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey chats with tech veteran Paula Paul, exploring her remarkable 40-year journey in the technology sector. Starting at 16, Paula navigated through pivotal tech revolutions and embraced the essence of open source and community. Delve into Paula's world of coding on tape, the evolution of technology, …

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An Innovative Approach to AI & NLP with Milos Rusic 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

Starting the new season of Open Source Data, our new host Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Co-founder of deepset, Milos Rusic. With an impressive journey around NLP and AI, pioneering several areas in the Open Source field, Milos has revolutionized data search processes and brought about a new era of user-friendly and efficient enterprise search …

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New Beginnings: Open||Source||Data in Transition 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

This episode features an interview with Charna Parkey, Real-Time AI Product and Strategy Leader at DataStax. Charna has been developing AI and ML products over the last 17 years and has worked with 90 of the Fortune 100 in her various roles. She is also a co-author and inventor on several patents. In this episode, Sam and Charna discuss handing ove…

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The Intersection of Open Source and AI with Stefano Maffulli & Stephen O’Grady 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

This episode features a panel discussion with Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI); and Stephen O’Grady, Co-founder of RedMonk. Stefano has decades of experience in open source advocacy. He co-founded the Italian chapter of Free Software Foundation Europe, built the developer community of the OpenStack Foundation…

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Throwback: The AI-Native Stack with Mikiko Bazeley, Zain Hasan, and Tuana Celik 57:37

1+ y ago57:37

57:37

This episode features a panel discussion with Mikiko Bazeley, Head of MLOps at Featureform; Zain Hasan, Senior Developer Advocate at Weaviate; and Tuana Celik, Developer Advocate at deepset. In this episode, Mikiko, Zain, and Tuana discuss what open source data means to them, how their companies fit into the AI-first ecosystem, and how jobs will ne…

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How We Should Think About Data Reliability for Our LLMs with Mona Rakibe 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

38:17

This episode features an interview with Mona Rakibe, CEO and Co-founder of Telmai, an AI-based data observability platform built for open architecture. Mona is a veteran in the data infrastructure space and has held engineering and product leadership positions that drove product innovation and growth strategies for startups and enterprises. She has…

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Throwback: Open Source Innovation, The GPL for Data, and The Data In to Data Out Ratio with Larry Augustin 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

This episode features an interview with Larry Augustin, angel investor and advisor to early-stage technology companies. Larry previously served as the Vice President for Applications at AWS, where he was responsible for application services like Pinpoint, Chime, and WorkSpaces. Before joining AWS, Larry was the CEO of SugarCRM, an open source CRM v…

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Reframing Machine Learning and AI-Assisted Development with Jorge Torres 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

This episode features an interview with Jorge Torres, Co-founder and CEO of MindsDB. MindsDB is a virtual AI database that works with existing data to help developers build AI-centered apps. In 2008, Jorge began his work on scaling solutions using machine learning as the first full-time engineer at Couchsurfing, growing the company from a few thous…

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A Sam Ramji Feature: The Evolution of Open Source, Kubernetes, and AI's Forward Journey 1:09:46

1+ y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

On this episode, we’ve partnered with the Future Rodeo podcast for a discussion between Sam and Matt Wallace. Matt is the Chief Technology Officer and EVP at Faction, a pioneer of multi-cloud data services, and host of Future Rodeo. In this episode, Sam and Matt discuss Microsoft’s transformation, the impact of Kubernetes on container orchestration…

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The Importance of Open Source Data for Generative AI, Now and in the Future with Abby Kearns 46:14

2y ago46:14

46:14

This episode features an interview with Abby Kearns, technology executive, board director, and angel investor. Her career has spanned executive leadership, product marketing, product management, and consulting across Fortune 500 companies and startups, including Puppet, Cloud Foundry Foundation, and Verizon. Abby currently serves as a board directo…

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The Value of Reproducibility and Ease of AI Deployment with Daniel Lenton 33:58

2y ago33:58

33:58

This episode features an interview with Daniel Lenton, Founder and CEO of Ivy, where the team is on a mission to unify the fragmented AI stack. Prior to Ivy, Daniel was a Robotics Research Engineer at Dyson and a Deep Learning Research Scientist for Amazon Prime Air. During his PhD, Daniel explored the intersection between learning-based geometric …

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ML Engineering Teams and Niche Chat Bot Experiences with Demetrios Brinkmann 50:17

2y ago50:17

50:17

This episode features an interview with Demetrios Brinkmann, Founder of the MLOps Community, an organization for people to share best practices around MLOps. Demetrios fell into the Machine Learning Operations world and has since interviewed leading names around MLOps, data science, and machine learning. In this episode, Sam sits down with Demetrio…

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Building With Trust, Inspiration, and Reputation with Jaya Gupta, Yuliia Tkachova, and Omoju Miller 4:12

2y ago4:12

4:12

This bonus episode features conversations from season 5 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jaya Gupta, Partner at Foundation Capital; Yuliia Tkachova, Co-founder and CEO of Masthead Data; and Omoju Miller, Founder and CEO of Fimio. Sam sat down with each guest to discuss how they are building foundations for trust,…

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FMOps and a Founders Automated Future with Jaya Gupta 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

This episode features an interview with Jaya Gupta, Partner at Foundation Capital, where she leads early-stage investments across the enterprise software stack. Previously, Jaya was a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company focusing on software diligence and helping startups expand their go-to-market strategies. In this episode, Sam and Jaya …

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Web3 and Putting Reputation on Code with ML with Omoju Miller 1:02:01

2y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

This episode features an interview with Omoju Miller, Founder and CEO of Fimio, a web3 reputation company. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Omoju holds a doctoral degree in Computer Science Education from UC Berkeley. Her expertise in machine learning and computational intelligence led her to companies such as Google and GitHub. Omoju also served as…

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The Human Right to Privacy and Caring About UX Design with Yuliia Tkachova 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

This episode features an interview with Yullia Tkachova, Co-founder and CEO of Masthead Data, an observability platform that catches anomalies in Google BigQuery in real-time. She holds degrees in Management Information Systems, Math, Statistics, and Marketing. Prior to Masthead, Yuliia designed complex BI products and solutions powered by ML and u…

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Determinism in Complex Environments and Workflow Services with Maxim Fateev 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

This episode features an interview with Maxim Fateev, Co-founder and CEO of Temporal, an open source, distributed, and scalable workflow orchestration engine capable of running millions of workflows. He has 20 years of experience architecting mission-critical systems at Uber, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. In this episode, Sam sits down with Maxim …

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Behavioural Health Consultant (BHC) Program Part 4: The Benefits for Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers 4:21

2y ago4:21

4:21

Clinical psychologist and board certified behaviour analyst, Dr. Kent Corso talks about primary care behavioural health and the benefits for physicians and other healthcare providers. Our North Zone has trained over 50 Primary Care Network staff in our Behavioural Health Consultant (BHC) supplemental training program. Primary Care Behavioural Healt…

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