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Join us for an engaging episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, hosted by Kristian Marquez, where we explore the vibrant intersection of technology, investment, and entrepreneurship. This week, Kristian welcomes two dynamic guests: Kevin Weber, Managing Director at Amex Ventures, and Ayal Karmi, Co-founder and CEO of Nakuda. In this episode, Kevin shares his fascinating career journey, including his transition from corporate finance and M&A to venture capital at Amex Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in sectors like fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. As Kevin describes his investment thesis, he emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships and the alignment of their investments with American Express’s core business objectives. Our conversation then shifts to Ayal Karmi, who delves into the innovative solutions Nakuda is bringing to the market. As the company pioneers a system for AI agents to make seamless payments online, Ayal discusses the challenges and opportunities in automating the checkout process and enhancing transaction authenticity. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into the investment landscape, the evolving field of AI agents, and best practices for founders seeking to navigate the venture capital space. Furthermore, Kevin and Ayal offer advice on how to approach corporate venture capital, the significance of understanding investor expectations, and the future of agentic payments. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion that highlights the transformative power of technology and the shared mission of fostering innovation in today’s rapidly evolving market. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest insights and trends in the world of innovation and finance! For more details, visit our website and read Ayal’s insightful blogs on Substack, https://substack.com/@nekuda? about autonomous payments to stay informed about the latest in AI technologies. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about Kevin's work https://www.americanexpress.com/us/business/american-express-ventures/ Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-weber-b77b8028/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com/…

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The Evolution of AI in the Workplace

about a year ago 29:15

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Key Insights

AI interaction evolution: The shift from chat-based AI to agent-based interactions represents a fundamental change in how we'll work with AI systems, enabling more complex and autonomous task completion.
Ecosystem integration: Microsoft's new agents connect deeply with the M365 ecosystem, including Teams, emails, SharePoint, and enterprise applications, making them exponentially more powerful in work contexts.
Multi-agent collaboration: Researcher's ability to interact with other agents opens up new possibilities for handling complex, multi-step tasks through true multi-agent functionality.
Democratized data analysis: Analyst brings sophisticated data processing capabilities to everyday users without requiring specialized knowledge, potentially transforming how organizations handle data.
Visual consistency automation: Custom 'style agents' are enabling consistent visual branding across all content types, streamlining creative workflows and maintaining brand integrity.

Timestamps

00:00 - 03:54: Introduction and MVP Summit discussion
03:55 - 11:10: Researcher and Analyst agents introduction
11:11 - 16:14: Ecosystem integration and data processing
16:15 - 24:03: Multi-agent functionality and future roles
24:04 - 30:28: Image generation and visual styling

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The Evolution of AI in the Workplace

Return on Intelligence

published about a year ago

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Key Insights

AI interaction evolution: The shift from chat-based AI to agent-based interactions represents a fundamental change in how we'll work with AI systems, enabling more complex and autonomous task completion.
Ecosystem integration: Microsoft's new agents connect deeply with the M365 ecosystem, including Teams, emails, SharePoint, and enterprise applications, making them exponentially more powerful in work contexts.
Multi-agent collaboration: Researcher's ability to interact with other agents opens up new possibilities for handling complex, multi-step tasks through true multi-agent functionality.
Democratized data analysis: Analyst brings sophisticated data processing capabilities to everyday users without requiring specialized knowledge, potentially transforming how organizations handle data.
Visual consistency automation: Custom 'style agents' are enabling consistent visual branding across all content types, streamlining creative workflows and maintaining brand integrity.

Timestamps

00:00 - 03:54: Introduction and MVP Summit discussion
03:55 - 11:10: Researcher and Analyst agents introduction
11:11 - 16:14: Ecosystem integration and data processing
16:15 - 24:03: Multi-agent functionality and future roles
24:04 - 30:28: Image generation and visual styling

Subscribe to stay updated - https://returnonintelligence.ai

Connect with Daniel Anderson | LinkedIn
Connect with Abram Jackson | LinkedIn

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#Tech #Entrepreneur #Business #Daniel Anderson #CoPilot #Generative AI #Copilot Agents #Microsoft 365 #AI Agents

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