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The conversation this week is with Rajeev Bukralia. Rajeev holds the position of a tenured associate professor and the graduate coordinator in the Department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato.He specializes in AI data science and IT strategies and serves as the founding director for the MS Data Science program. He's also currently focused on investigating responsible AI including the ethical implications and XAI Otherwise known as explainable AI. He is the founder and advisor of Dream, a prominent student organization focused on AI and data science, which has over 300 members. His commitment to student success and professional contributions have been recognized through various fellowships and awards. including the Minnesota State Outstanding Educator Award.
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1 Ayisha Tabbassum - AI Upskilling: A New Era of Workforce Empowerment 35:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Ayisha Tabbassum . Ayisha is a visionary technology leader with more than 10 years of experience in driving business infused technology initiatives and digital transformation in large enterprises. She's the founder and CEO of One Stop for Cloud, senior vice president at the New World Foundation and holds a master's in computer science from Indiana University Bloomington with multiple cloud certifications. Always someone to give back. She has been involved with the applied AI community for years. She has spoken at our applied AI conference. She's led sessions at our workshop Wednesday and is both passionate about learning new technologies and staying up to date with the latest trends in cloud computing and DevOps in AI. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode One Stop For Cloud The New World Foundation Vertex AI Studio CAMP IT Conferences Topmate.io Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Caroline Holden - How Artists Will Shape the Future of Tech 41:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Caroline Holden . Caroline is a dynamic creative technologist with more than seven years of experience across startups, venture capital, and media in Minneapolis and New York City. She's known for delivering impressive growth, including 10,000% year-over-year sales increase at Mercado, boosting YouTube engagement by 336 % at DataVolo, and amassing 43,000 views on her AI-focused YouTube channel. Caroline's achievements span managing major events like Twin Cities Startup Week, producing award-winning scripts, and driving innovation in strategy operations and marketing. She's collaborated with top brands like MasterCard and Verizon, and has a proven ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. Most recently, she was the growth and marketing manager at DataVolo, which was recently acquired by Snowflake in November. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode carolineswiftholden.com Mercado Datavolo Minneapolis College of Art and Design HomSurfin Snowflake Bubble We Are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin Range by David Epstein Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Jean Machart - From Digital Transformation to AI-Driven Healthcare 33:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Jean Machart . Jean is a transformation executive leading companies by applying digital and artificial intelligence to create future-forward products, services, and experiences. She enables growth at scale with industry-leading companies, Fortune 5 Healthcare, Fortune 200 Financial Services, and more, and is prepared to lead the next transformation. She's an artificial intelligence entrepreneur in residence at Digital DX Ventures,a board member at Asbury Communities for Senior Living and HTEC, and recently was a chief operating officer at Children's Cancer Research Fund. Jean holds an MBA in information technology from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and completed the “Competing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” from Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode DigitalDx Ventures Asbury Communities for Senior Living Children's Cancer Research Fund. HTEC Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Michael Pitt - When AI Listens Better Than We Do 29:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Michael Pitt, MD . Mike is an award winning educator, speaker, pediatrician, and entrepreneur. He's the co founder and CEO of Q-Rounds , a B2B SaaS for hospital systems, whose flagship product is a cloud based AI powered rounding cue, which provides notifications via text message to families of when to expect the provider for daily rounds. This information updates in real time as rounds progress and offers one click telehealth connectivity. or family or medical consultants to join virtually. He is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and is a graduate of the John Hopkins School of Medicine. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Q-Rounds Jack's Basket Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Discovery Launchpad Medical Alley Minnesota Founders Minnesota Cup Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 David Howard - Why AI Adoption is Harder Than AI Development 43:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with David Howard . David is a multidisciplinary data scientist and researcher with more than six years of industry experience and eight years in academia. He's been focused on pioneering advancements in generative AI and driving decision-making through insightful analytics, predictive modeling, and advanced data interpretation. As a Ph. D. and former professor in mathematics with research in computer algorithms, he specializes in harnessing complex mathematical theories and applying them in practical ways to solve real-world problems. Makes a lot of sense being on this podcast because we really love applications. He is currently leading technical advancements at CoxAuto with a robust team of 45 data scientists, where his current role involves educating and mentoring others on the utilization of large language models in generative AI. Always an educator, like myself, he hosts a bi-weekly seminar called Mundane to Masterful, educating more than 100 people as he demonstrates generative AI and its transformative potential across various industries. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode CoxAuto Pythagorean Triples FleetNet America Ready Logistics Gartner hype cycle Bayesian statistics MTEB Leaderboard Retrieval-Augmented Generation AI Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 AI Chronicles: Transformative Talks from 2024 16:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey everyone, Justin Grammens here, welcoming you to another episode of Conversations on Applied AI. Today’s episode is especially cool because I used an AI Tool called, NotebookLM to help generate! How amazing is that? We’re diving deep into some of the most engaging conversations of the past year, touching on groundbreaking advancements and thought-provoking insights from some incredible guests. John Stanton from Accord discusses how AI is enabling people with disabilities to access social services more effectively by simplifying complex information and implementing AI-based scoring systems for social determinants of health. Kevin Liu, Associate Professor at Ohio State University , explores the nuances of federated and decentralized learning, highlighting their importance in contexts like autonomous driving and low-power device optimization. Lori Ryan, founder of Lorignite.com , emphasizes demystifying AI for the masses and underscores AI’s role in augmenting human capabilities, turning meeting transcripts into training documentation, and making AI accessible to all. Rajeev Bukralia, Professor at Minnesota State Mankato , breaks down the critical importance of explainable AI (XAI) and data quality, advocating for CIOs to invest in robust data management to fully unleash AI's capabilities. Tim Bornhold shares practical applications of AI in software development and healthcare, advocating for the democratization of software development and emphasizing the power of prompt engineering. The episode then wraps up with reflections on the rapid evolution of AI, its potential to solve significant global challenges, and the importance of responsible AI development. Listeners are encouraged to stay curious, engage, and explore how AI can be integrated into their personal and professional lives. Join us as we journey through the cutting-edge innovations and ethical considerations in AI, and discover how you can be a part of this revolutionary wave. Huge thanks to our sponsors, Lab651 and Recursive Awesome for supporting the Applied AI community! Enjoy! Justin Grammens…
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1 Łukasz Borzęcki - AI for Business and Development: Practical Tools and Strategies 31:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Lukasz Borzecki , the CEO of VM Software House, a company specializing in bespoke IT project implementation using a nearshoring model for the central European countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Lucas has a background that combines both sales and IT, starting with selling ERP software before transitioning to development, and eventually management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business language for developers, as well as the need to move beyond just writing code. He also believes that AI developers will replace those who don't. Lucas is also a husband and father of three and enjoys playing the guitar and the accordion and hiking in the mountains. Lucas's unique perspective is that AI is a tool that helps with productivity, reduces busy work, and allows for more strategic thinking. He believes that AI is constantly evolving. However, he also stresses the importance of human involvement and decision-making, especially in areas governed by laws such as the EU's AI Act. When he's not working, Lucas enjoys playing the guitar and accordion and even uses his accordion skills to create a unique and positive work environment by playing "Happy Birthday" for employees on their birthdays. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources Mentioned in this Episode VM Software House GitHub Copilot Midjourney The McKinsey Way Story Brand (Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller) AI Act Key Topics Discussed The importance of understanding business language for developers and the ability to communicate with clients. AI as a tool for increasing productivity, reducing busy work, and focusing on strategic tasks. The role of AI in modernizing legacy software and processes. The evolving nature of AI and how it is not a 'zero to one' change, but rather a gradual process. The need for human involvement in AI processes and decision-making, especially in legal contexts. Using AI tools such as Copilot and Midjourney. Applying AI to various industries such as semiconductor, automotive, education, industry, and finance. The importance of considering the business impact of AI, – increasing revenue, decreasing costs, or decreasing risk. How to use AI for learning, and how to apply common sense when using AI tools. Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 David Wynn - Striking the Balance Between AI Summarizing and Human Insight 43:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with David Wynn . David is the Principal Solution Architect at EdgeDelta and an enthusiast for all things technology. With a career spanning 15 years, including a pivotal role at Google Cloud for Games, David has cultivated a deep understanding of technical sales, solution architecture, and the transformative power of cloud services in the gaming industry and beyond. His unique perspective challenges the overreliance on AI, advocating for a balanced approach that leverages human ingenuity alongside technological advancements, especially in areas like observability. When he's not steering innovation, David revels in the vibrant geek culture of Atlanta and a regular at DragonCon, the largest multimedia popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy. His diverse interests span from technology to philosophy If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode EdgeDelta DragonCon Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal by Zach Wiener Smith 2024 CrowdStrike-related IT outages Antithesis Vector database K-means clustering Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 John Stanton - Using AI to Bring Access to Communities and Those in Need 36:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with John Stanton . John's specialties include working with nonprofits, specifically in the areas of organizational development, management, sales, marketing, and branding. He's currently the Vice President of Growth Strategy at Accord. Accord makes it possible for people living with disabilities to achieve their personal and career goals and live a full life. Their services and programs use person centric thinking and are experts in leading the way when it comes to mental health. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Accord Social Determinants of Health Lori Ryan on Conversations on Applied AI Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Kevin Liu - The Future of Machine Learning with Creative AI and Science 33:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Kevin Liu . Kevin is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ohio State University and an Amazon visiting academic with Amazon.com. From August 2017 to August 2020, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Iowa State University. He currently serves as a Managing Director of the NSF AI Institute for Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence at OSU. He received his PhD degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech in 2010. And among many awards, he was an NSF Career Award recipient and a winner of the Google Faculty Research Award in 2020. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode NSF AI Institute for Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence Google DeepMind Multi-armed bandit Reinforcement learning Federated learning MMLS 2024 Retrieval-Augmented Generation AlphaGo Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Satish Movva - Transforming Eldercare with Artificial Intelligence 39:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Satish Muvva . Satish has founded two companies, both harnessing cutting edge technology and focusing on health. His latest company, CarePredict, has a simple goal, making it easier to take care of and look out for seniors. He's invented a wearable device called Tempo, the first designed for the elderly, which lends our activities of daily living and compiles these patterns into an individual's rhythm journal. Prior to CarePredict, he founded ContinuLink, an innovative home care medical staffing and hospice IT SaaS company, which he sold to Pecura in 2011. Innovation and healthcare have been constant themes throughout his career, and he's passionate about exploring and finding new ways to tackle problems. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode CarePredict Tempo Predictive maintenance Geoffrey Hinton The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li Mechanical Turk National Association for Home Care & Hospice HomeCare100 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference Leading Edge Conferences Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Nick Roseth - Human Factors Psychology Applied to Artificial Intelligence 51:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Nick Roseth . Nick is a visionary technologist positioned at the nexus of business technology and design. His 25 year career spans startups and Fortune 500 companies, where he has driven innovation and sustainable success. Nick leads efforts to harness emerging technologies such as spatial computing, which encompasses augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, hardware, and SaaS. His work cuts across diverse industries, including healthcare, finance, and construction. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Nick is an influential public speaker and a staunch advocate for emerging technologies. He's done a TEDx talk on bringing tech jobs to rural America and was the creator of DocuMNtary, a forum exploring tech entrepreneurship in Minnesota. And if that wasn't enough, he's the chapter president of VR/AR Minneapolis as he continues to champion the integration of technology in community development. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Nick Roseth’s Ted Talk DocuMNtary VR/AR Minneapolis Microsoft HoloLens Explore Design Diffusion of Innovations by Everett Rogers Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Human Factors Psychology A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI Action Research Collaborative - Cornell University Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Zach Hatch - The Future of Seamless Interactions with AI 22:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Zach Hatch . Zach is an AI and automation engineer at Gemini, an advanced marketing solutions company in Edina, Minnesota. He specializes in building custom AI automation systems for businesses, marketing agencies, and anyone in need of optimizing through automated efficiencies. Additionally, he has real-world experience in building automated project management systems, social media accounts, note-taking transcribers, content generators, and much, much more. Before his current role, he was at Dream Home Furniture and Mattress, where he led and managed all aspects of marketing and technology. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Gemini: Advanced Marketing Solutions Zapier Visual Studio Code TLDR Newsletter Northlandtackle.com Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Lori Ryan - Empowering Us With the Foundational Knowledge of AI 35:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Lori Ryan . Lori is the creator of Lorignite.com an artificial intelligence hub aimed at making AI more accessible. Additionally, with more than 20 years of experience in local TV news production, she's honed her skills in identifying and conveying what people care about in an easy to understand manner. And this skill set has allowed her to curate content on Laurie Ignite and help people navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. Her extensive background in IT project management includes working with Fortune 100 companies across the globe, Implementing technology solutions and managing complex projects. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Lorignite.com The Mel Robbins Podcast The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins AISALON Lab651 AI Futures An Anthology by Kyle Shannon Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Rajeev Bukralia - Applying AI to the Right Problem at the Right Time 52:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Rajeev Bukralia . Rajeev holds the position of a tenured associate professor and the graduate coordinator in the Department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato.He specializes in AI data science and IT strategies and serves as the founding director for the MS Data Science program. He's also currently focused on investigating responsible AI including the ethical implications and XAI Otherwise known as explainable AI. He is the founder and advisor of Dream, a prominent student organization focused on AI and data science, which has over 300 members. His commitment to student success and professional contributions have been recognized through various fellowships and awards. including the Minnesota State Outstanding Educator Award. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode DREAM Explainable Artificial Intelligence ACID framework Base Framework Hadoop Ecosystem Spark The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Pete Edstrom - Using AI in Your Product and Educational Journey 39:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Peter Edstrom . Peter is a proactive, methodical leader and team player with 24 years of software experience, adept at building teams and fostering organizational alignment to solve complex business and software problems. He's skilled in product management, agile development, and process improvement, with a track record of collaborating with various teams. To create meaningful change in the organization.Throughout his career, he's had a diverse, wide range of experiences from designing a public media multi touch book for the iPad and also working on a government bioterrorism alerting platform. He's currently a Director of Technical Product Unified Enterprise Search at Optum . If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Optum Behavioral Grooves Sora Pomodoro Technique Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates Exhalation by Ted Chiang Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Accelerando (Singularity) by Charles Stross The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Atomic Habits by James Clear Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Tim Bornholdt - How to Explore and Use Artificial Intelligence Products 35:31
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1 Donna Herbel - Your Path to Becoming an AI Tech Hobbyist 42:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Donna Herbel . Donna is the founder and chief igniter of Blue Phoenix Learning, where she provides speaking, training, coaching, and consulting services on the topics of leadership, using technology to streamline processes and improve communication and talent development strategy. Additionally, she is the co-founder and COO of Savii, where she works to advance Savii's mission to provide employer sponsored health insurance options to employees that are simple to understand and implement. Donna says that her purpose is to be a force for good, supporting individuals and organizations in achieving their most compelling goals. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Blue Phoenix Learning Savii Zork Zaxxon Synthesia The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li AI Dungeon ELIZA effect NotebookLM Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Jim Wilt - Using AI to Make a Difference in How You Work 48:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Jim Wilt . Jim is a technology executive focused on innovations in aerospace, manufacturing, health, fintech, and retail, just to name a few. Today he focuses, though, on generative AI, augmented software, and platform modernization through engineering empowerment on cloud-native platforms leveraging automated code generation. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Remote Desktop Protocol Quantum computing International Council on Systems Engineering Microsoft Copilot Bayesian search theory Harnessing Generative AI in Enterprises: The Dual Power of Knowledge and Prompt Engineering Knowledge engineering Codefreeze Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence by David Espindola Architecture & Governance Magazine Articles & Books Architecture & Governance Magazine Tractor, Farmer, and Generative AI Fragile Systems Innovator's Dilemma Blue Ocean Strategy Our Iceberg is Melting Switch: How To Change When Change Is Hard The Platinum Rule Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Andy Carroll - Healthcare: The Perfect Storm for Disruption by AI 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Andy Carroll . Andy is not your typical chief commercial officer. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and is just as comfortable getting into the weeds for process improvement as he is using systems thinking to develop go-to-market strategies. As a President's Club and Innovation Award winner, he leads high-performing teams to enjoy exponential revenue growth and spark innovation. He offers his expertise through consulting services to healthcare organizations and adds to those skills through graduate studies in artificial intelligence. He currently is a chapter advisor for AI 2030 and its mission, utilizing AI's transformative power for global good while mitigating its risk as well as fostering community engagement and development. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Slainte AI 2030 Regression analysis Predictive analytics Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Jody Carey - The Future of Copywriting, Education, and the Workplace 37:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Jody Carey . Jody says in her LinkedIn profile: “You can call me a copywriter or content writer or the person you need when you need words. Words that help you educate your audience, sell your product or service and share your expertise.” Jody is based in Minneapolis and Sydney, Australia. She helps clients on both sides of the globe. She's been a contributing writer, staff writer and senior content writer. at many organizations such as Schneider Electric and Engage. Finally, she's a guest speaker at Eden Prairie Public Schools, where she speaks with students in entrepreneurship and writing classes about marketing and copywriting. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode JodyCarey.com Grammarly Loom Descript Khan Academy Khanmigo The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang Canva Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Will Preble - Creating Heart-Centered Technology 34:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Will Preble . Will is a media and tech entrepreneur passionate about the intersection of Web3 and human potential. He believes the world needs strong, empathetic, and holistically minded leaders who are willing to break from models of the past and help their communities imagine abundant futures. He is currently the head of strategy at Ascendance , where he partners with brands and leaders to amplify reach, revenue, and impact through AI and emerging technologies. Additionally, he is the director of advancement and a founding board member of Smart North , a Minnesota based 501c3 organization that is dedicated to closing the digital equity gap in marginalized urban and rural communities. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Ascendance Smart North Web3 Bubble Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 David Espindola - What AI Means to Us as Human Beings 40:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with David Epsindola . David is an entrepreneur, futurist, keynote speaker, award-winning author, consultant, and advisor to businesses, nonprofits, and academia. He founded Brainyus , a company that applies the principles of transformative purpose, lifelong learning, And servant leadership to guide human AI transformation. David has been featured in the U S and international media, ranging from Fox News to TV Global. He is the award-winning author of Soulful You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Exponential Era and an advisory board member of the Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota. David continues to get back through his work with Feed My Starving Children and other nonprofits. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Brainyus DavidEspindola.com Feed My Starving Children The Exponential Era: Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces by David Espindola, Michael W. Wright OODA loop Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence by David Espindola Technological Leadership Institute MIT Sloan AI Online Course Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Jenny Zhang - How AI Can Help Creators and Influencers Succeed 38:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Jenny Zhang , otherwise known as Jay-Z. Jenny has been a senior AI product manager who has launched machine learning products for Capital One, which saved more than a hundred million dollars annually, retained employees, and retained customers. A graduate of Stanford University, she is currently a co-founder and senior product manager of Founder Design Thinking , where she works with creators who want more reach by helping them to speak on a podcast, find AI tools that help their startup, and prioritize features that users love. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode callmejz.ai AI Marketing Speaker Profile HeyGen Roblox Art Basel TheresAnAIForThat NoCode AI Discord Channel Product Led Alliance Headliner Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Bradley Canham - The Standing Reserve That AI Is Ready to Release 49:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Bradley Canham . Brad is the VP of Research for Transforma Insights , a UK based high tech analyst firm, corporate fellow and mentor at the University of St. Thomas Opus School of Business and Entrepreneur Program. He's also a member of the learning community at St. Thomas on generative AI and education. He's the founder and original editor of Eden Prairie Local News, a thriving news publication and example of social entrepreneurship. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Transforma Insights Eden Prairie Local News Natural language processing Customer relationship management GitHub Copilot Teaching What Can't Be Taught: The Shaman's Strategy by David Rigoni Carlos Castaneda Radical Uncertainty: Decision-Making Beyond the Numbers by John Kay and Mervyn King Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans and Avi Goldfarb Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Michael Petersen - Artificial Intelligence and Repairing Your Automobile 33:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Michael Petersen. With over 30 years of engineering, marketing, and leadership experience, he is the founder and CEO of Raise a Hood Inc ., a startup that aims to democratize the automotive maintenance and repair sector through AI, crowdsourcing, and community platforms. He enjoys building outstanding specialized teams that are committed to a shared vision and a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity. As a passionate automotive enthusiast, he spends his free time building engines. Practicing vehicle dynamics and riding adventure bikes. He also serves as a board member and CMO of Sunset Hospice Cottage , a nonprofit organization that supports patients and families in their end-of-life journeys. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode How AI is Changing the Future of Car Diagnostics Role of AI and Databases in Automotive Automotive Sector and Average Americans Mechanics, AI, and Customer Interaction Impact of COVID-19 and AI Development Raise A Hood Press Tekne Awards…
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1 Alex Muller - Deploying AI Easier and Faster Using Turn-Key Solutions 48:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Alex Muller. Alex is the founder of Savvy AI , where he and his team run a mission to make AI work for all of us. Previously, he co-founded GP Shopper, which was later acquired by Synchrony in 2017. During his time there, he served on their investment committee, where he helped the venture team evaluate prospective venture investments. His current interests are innovative AI ML-based products, tools, and companies. And supporting fellow diverse founders to refine their operations, technology, vision, and strategy as they go through their entrepreneurial journey. He was named by Forbes as a top 10 CEO disrupting the retail industry through technology. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode How AI is Changing Every Industry The Top 10 Industries Using AI Today How AI is Changing the Retail Industry What is the Difference Between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning GPShopper Acquired Savvy AI GP Shopper Synchrony Financial AI (Artificial Intelligence) ML (Machine Learning) Data Science MLS (Machine Learning as a Service IoT (Internet of Things) Reinforcement Learning Star Trek Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Rehgan Avon - Applying Artificial Intelligence to Strategic Initiatives 41:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Rehgan Avon . Rehgan is co-founder and CEO at Align AI . Align AI helps AI experts scale their knowledge faster and more effectively within their organization. She was the founder and is now a board member of Women in Analytics , whose mission is to increase the visibility of women making an impact in the analytics space. And provide a platform for women to lead conversations for the advancement of analytical research development and applications. And if that wasn't enough to keep her busy, she is also on the advisory board of OhioX . If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Align AI Women in Analytics OhioX Natural language processing Amazon QuickSight DataConnect Conference Renée Cummings Chip Huyen Cassie Kozyrkov Noelle Silver Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Beth Rudden - How Linguistics, Semantics, and Artifacts Improve Our Understanding of AI 58:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Beth Rudin . Beth is the CEO of Bast AI and a global executive leader with 20 plus years of IT and data science experience. Previously, she has held roles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief Data Scientist, and Distinguished Engineer. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics. At Bast, Beth and the team developed software that allows humans to create their own AI, redefining the experience of the human for our shared future. She believes we have a vested interest in creating AI that can explain itself to humans. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Bast AI Abstract semantic graph Ontology Kubernetes Clusters Natural language processing Structured Query Language Imaginable by Jane McGonigal AI Superpowers by Kai-fu Lee Robin Wall Kimmerer The Inmates Are Running the Asylum by Alan Cooper AI for the Rest of Us by Phaedra Boinodiris and Beth Rudden The Information by James Gleick The Overstory by Richard Powers Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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1 Steve Hsu - Solving the Hallucination Problem 41:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe conversation this week is with Steve Hsu . Steve is a professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the founder of SuperFocus.ai, which is for lack of a better term Enterprise GPT. However, its AI uses large language models, but with customer-defined memory to eliminate hallucinations. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events! Emerging Technologies North AppliedAI Meetup Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode Steve Hsu on Twitter Superfocus.ai Hallucination (artificial intelligence) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Foundation models Claude.ai Llama 2 Artificial general intelligence Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy by Andrew Yang Enjoy! Your host, Justin Grammens…
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