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In this episode of the Earley AI Podcast, host Seth Earley sits down with Yang Li, a leading figure in AI and software innovation. Yang is the Chief Operating Officer of Cosine, an advanced AI development firm, with deep experience driving startups, scaling organizations, and pioneering advancements in engineering and software development. Yang's work focuses on leveraging AI to empower the next generation of developers, especially in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of modern and legacy codebases.Yang and Seth dive into how AI is reshaping the role of software engineers, the evolving challenges of handling massive backlogs and legacy systems, and what creativity and efficiency really look like in an age of AI-powered software development.Key Takeaways:AI's Impact on Software Engineering: AI is shifting the developer's role from hands-on coding to more creative, iterative, and strategic work.Tackling Legacy Code: Cosine is pioneering new ways for AI to handle outdated and complex codebases (like COBOL and Fortran) that most engineers—and AI models—struggle with.Augmenting, Not Replacing, Engineers: AI tools like Cosine's Genie reduce ramp-up time for engineers, help address daunting backlogs, and act as creative partners rather than outright replacements.The Challenge of Benchmarks: Yang explains why public coding benchmarks can be misleading when bringing products to real-world enterprise environments, especially with diverse codebases.The Emergence of ‘Vibe Coding': Idea-to-prototype time is shrinking, allowing non-technical team members to quickly bring their ideas to life using AI assistants.Risks & Limits: Over-reliance on AI, standardization versus differentiation, and the need for new evaluation criteria in engineering organizations.Future Skills: The importance of risk-taking, adaptability, and prompt engineering as software development evolves, plus insights into how organizations are rethinking career ladders and promotions in an AI-powered world.Insightful Quote from Yang Li:"Previously you had to use words and language to describe your idea, you can now show people your idea... The time between you having thought of an idea to actually be able to show people that idea has now reduced almost to zero because of vibe coding."Tune in to discover what's next for software engineering in the age of AI, and how to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.Thanks to our sponsors: VKTR Earley Information Science AI Powered Enterprise Book
Kate O'Neill discusses the impact of AI and automation on business and human flourishing in her latest book, "What Matters Next." She introduces the concept of a now-next continuum, which helps leaders navigate the uncertainty of the future by connecting past knowledge with present realities and future possibilities. This framework aims to empower decision-makers to make coherent choices amidst the chaos of rapid technological advancement and cultural acceleration.O'Neill emphasizes the importance of viewing AI not merely as a tool for automation but as a means of augmenting human capabilities. She acknowledges the fears surrounding automation but argues that many applications of AI can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. By shifting the focus from job elimination to task augmentation, organizations can leverage AI to improve workflows and foster a more human-centric approach to work.An example O'Neill shares involves a utility company in Latin America that successfully implemented conversational AI to enhance customer service. Rather than solely focusing on cost-cutting, the company aimed to improve customer satisfaction metrics. By allowing human operators to access information quickly through AI, they were able to provide better service while also upskilling employees for new roles within the organization.Finally, O'Neill highlights the significance of data in decision-making, framing it as a representation of human interactions and relationships. She advocates for a human-centric approach to data collection and analysis, ensuring that organizations use data to make smarter, more empathetic decisions. By aligning technology with meaningful human outcomes, businesses can navigate the complexities of the modern landscape while prioritizing the well-being of their customers and employees. All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech
Last week, in part 1 of our two-part series on using AI in resilience, we talked about using AI for building human capabilities in our programs. This week, we dig deeper and talk about how AI can help us with training and awareness, and much more. Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 185 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we conclude our two-part series on AI in resilience as Jason Hoss returns to continue the conversation. Jason and Mark talk about the ethics of AI and the need to have a human element in decision making. They talk about voice cloning, deep fakes and have a funny moment about making still-pictures move. They discuss using AI as a research tool, augmenting your communications capabilities during a crisis - AND - if you've never used AI, Jason gives you some tips on how to get started. And stay tuned to the end for a special announcement. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.
Leandro Perez, Senior Vice President and CMO of Salesforce ANZ, has recently joined the board of the AANA and has been at Salesforce for over 10 years including the role of VP Corporate Messaging and Content. He talks with Anton about how humans are now working with AI agents to deliver better business, brand and customer experiences, and touches on some new ways of measuring quality and success, as well as reinforcing how critical it is to bring the marketing fundamentals to the fore rather than get lost in the tech. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/managing-marketing/id1018735190 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75mJ4Gt6MWzFWvmd3A64XW?si=a3b63c66ab6e4934 Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/managing-marketing Listen on Podbean: https://managingmarketing.podbean.com/ For more episodes of TrinityP3's Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/ Recorded on RiversideFM and edited, mixed and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.
If you ask Jason Hoss what AI stands for, he will say “Augmented Intelligence”, a tool used for building human capabilities, rather than replacing them. This is the start of a two-part series about hands on AI within your resilience program. Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 184 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, our dear friend Jason Hoss returns to elaborate on his massively successful presentation at DRJ Spring on using AI to augment your resilience program. In this episode Jason will explain why he calls AI a “bold face liar” and encourages us to distrust > trust > and verify whatever AI tells us. And he provides us with tips to mitigate risks, and ideas that you can do right now to start using AI in a meaningful way. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.
In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, host Bryan O'Rourke welcomes back Garrett Marshall, a distinguished leader with over 22 years of experience driving growth in the wellness industry. Garrett's expertise spans strategy and innovation, executive leadership, business development, strategic partnerships, and technological product development. He has notably served as CEO of Fitness On Demand and President of Xponential Fitness. Today, he is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Wellbuilt Ventures, helping clients scale revenue through data-driven strategies, and serves as an advisor to Vi, assisting leading health organizations in maximizing member health outcomes and financial returns. In this conversation, Garrett shares insights from his career, discusses his latest business ventures, and offers his perspective on emerging trends shaping the future of fitness and wellness. One Powerful Quote: 30:01: “If you want to continue to be able to deliver as a best in class provider of fitness, you need to be able to at least have exposure to these other things that are hyper relevant to their overall health.” 4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 3:48: Bryan and Garrett talk about discerning great ideas and execution with technology. 12:41: Bryan and Garrett discuss how to successfully augment business product with a service. 25:24: Bryan asks Garrett about the most appealing wellness categories. 31:56: Garrett shares his pearls of wisdom to the listeners. Bullet List of Resources: https://www.wellbuilt.ventures/ https://www.vi.co http://www.TheCompoundHQ.com https://www.xponential.com/ Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettmarshall/ https://www.bryankorourke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/ http://www.fittechcouncil.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163
There is a lot of excitement around AI Agents. Here are five questions we're asking ourselves about how AI Agents will be used and managed. SHOW: 918SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #918 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Cut Enterprise IT Support Costs by 30-50% with US CloudSHOW NOTES:Anthropic warns that fully AI employees are a year awayAuthZ Agents ChaosWhy we need to get AuthZ rightAI Agent Gateway and AI Agent MeshAuth in the age of AI Agent (Cloudcast Eps. 885)Trust will make or break AI Agents Introducing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A - Google)Introducing the Model Context Protocol (MCP - Anthroopic)Top 9 AI Agent FrameworksHOW WILL WE VIEW AN AI AGENT IN THE CONTEXT OF HUMANS OR “USERS”[Who] How is an AI agent represented in the context of a person, a group, an organization? [What] How will we audit Agent created data or content? Will we need a way to label Agent-created information?[Where] Will we have agents that are focused on non-human-interactions (e.g. optimizations) vs. human-interactions (e.g. empathy)?[When] Are today's auth systems able to manage AI agents, or will they need to be re-engineered to deal with different scale, granularity of actions?[Why] Why will we choose an Agent (as the implementation) over another form or working on a problem?[How] Are today's auth systems able to manage AI agents, or will they need to be re-engineered to deal with different scale, granularity of actions?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod
Instead of focusing on augmenting existing teams and processes with AI, are we beginning to see more companies looking to replace teams with AI? Will economic pressure increase this likelihood? SHOW: 916SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #916 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Try Postman AI Agent Builder TodayCut Enterprise IT Support Costs by 30-50% with US CloudSHOW NOTES:CEOs choose more AI, fewer jobsOpenAI plots charging $20,000 per month for PhD-level AgentsWhy AI isn't giving Salesforce a boostThe one person $Billion dollar companyHUMAN-AUGMENTED vs HUMAN-REPLACEMENT IS A COMPLEX AI STRATEGYMost AI projects today as either augmenting or replacing humansTechnology has augmented, shifted or replaced human tasks for a while, this isn't anything newManagement/owners have tried to replace workers with technology for a long timePricing will tell you something about the goal of the technology (e.g. seat vs. task)Now we're starting to see the psychology of aligning AI to business goals - augmenting, shifting or replacingThe hyperbole of AI funding is to convey direct lines to AI success (whatever success is - AGI, No Coders, No Operations, No Entry-Level, etc..)“How do we replace the employees with AI?”The path to get there isn't well defined. The politics to get there isn't defined by technology. Will the current economic downturn accelerate this line of questioning / strategy? The Bed Bath and Beyond 20% coupon test. “The $billion dollar company with one employee.”FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod
Send us a textEpisode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah ShippeeWhat if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Samsung's Director of Education Solutions, Micah Shippee, to explore his new book 2059: The Future of Education.We dive deep into what the future could look like across AI, classroom models, access, agency, and everything in between. If you're an educator, leader, or just curious about what's next in learning, this episode is for you.Bonus: Grab 2059 with 20% off at Micah's website https://micahshippee.com/Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Book Creator, Eduaide, and Yellowdig.Timestamps Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 02:00 – Who is Micah Shippee? Background & Vision 03:30 – Why the year 2059? A nod to Orwell and bold futurism 05:00 – The post-scarcity scholar: most controversial prediction? 06:40 – The Fusion Model & the “Pencil Moment” in innovation 09:00 – Integration vs. Adoption: A critical distinction 10:45 – Advice for tech leaders: How to evaluate AI platforms 13:00 – What teachers still get wrong about AI 16:00 – Augmenting classroom learning with AI (not replacing it) 17:45 – 4 Future Scenarios: Which excites Micah most? 19:00 – Why bio-integration might go too far 22:00 – Teachers CANNOT be replaced – Here's why 25:00 – Responding to AI hype: why slower is better 27:00 – Access to agency: modeling vulnerability and real learning 30:00 – Practical implementation tips for all educators 33:00 – Who struggles most with AI? (It's not who you think) 34:30 – Micah's 3 steps to begin your AI journey 36:30 – The WHY behind tech: Micah's journey from classroom to Samsung 38:00 – What Micah hopes readers take away from 2059 41:30 – The 2059 vision: thinking long-term about change 44:00 – Fun wrap-up questions + 20% off the book!
Today, thinking about AI completely replacing humans is impossible. Why? Because it means replacing creativity, context, and more importantly, intuition. Hiten Shah, serial entrepreneur, investor, and now working on AI at Dropbox, joins Josh and Jason to discuss how smart marketers and builders are using AI as a thought partner rather than a content machine. Hiten also drops hard-earned wisdom on what marketing still gets wrong, why engineers still (and will likely always) lead the startup ecosystem , and the explanation of why “the best story wins” is more than just a nice phrase.We discuss:Why getting the best from AI starts with better prompting and pre-prompting conversations. Why the road to content quality often starts with content quantity. Augmenting vs replacing human task management with AI.The biggest myths about AI-generated content, and why it's dangerous for your brand.
On the show today, we are honored to have Dr. John Halamka, the Dwight and Dian Diercks president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, a digital initiative that brings together solution ...
We are here recording live at Medallia Experience at the Wynn in Las Vegas, and have been seeing and hearing some amazing things about how AI can enhance the customer experience as well as enable teams at organizations to create more meaningful connections with customers. Today we're going to talk about how AI can help to create better experiences for customers before, during, and after their interactions. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Fabrice Martin, Chief Product Officer at Medallia. RESOURCES Medallia: https://www.medallia.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
We are here recording live at Medallia Experience at the Wynn in Las Vegas, and have been seeing and hearing some amazing things about how AI can enhance the customer experience as well as enable teams at organizations to create more meaningful connections with customers. Today we're going to talk about how AI can help to create better experiences for customers before, during, and after their interactions. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Fabrice Martin, Chief Product Officer at Medallia. RESOURCES Medallia: https://www.medallia.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
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Send us a textDr. Gregg Sylvester, MD is Chief Health Officer and Vice President, Medical Affairs, at CSL Seqirus ( https://www.cslseqirus.us/our-company/leadership/gregg-sylvester ), one of the world's largest influenza vaccine companies.Dr. Sylvester has led CSL Seqirus Medical Affairs since 2016, overseeing the global team that scientifically differentiates company's vaccines by generating Real World Evidence and presenting CSL Seqirus research to national vaccine recommending organizations. Dr. Sylvester has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, government and patient care. Prior to joining CSL Seqirus, Dr. Sylvester led Medical Affairs teams at Pfizer and Merck involved in the worldwide launches of vaccines including Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine), Prevnar 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) and Trumenba (Meningococcal Group B Vaccine). Dr. Sylvester obtained specialty boards in Pediatrics and General Preventive Medicine. Augmenting his clinical expertise, he served in the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service and as a Public Policy Fellow in the U.S. Congress. During his distinguished career in state government, Dr. Sylvester was appointed to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services in Delaware, leading the state's largest agency. Dr. Sylvester has a MD from Albany Medical College and an MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.#GreggSylvester #CSLSeqirus #Influenza #Vaccine #FluShot #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show
This week's guest is Nicolette Naya (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolettenaya/), Senior MES Engineer at a leading luxury jewelry manufacturer. Nicolette shares insights into how she helped digitize centuries-old manufacturing processes, the challenges of introducing technology to the shop floor, and the importance of a structured governance model to successful digital transformation. She also explores the role of citizen developers, sheds light on her own career path from intern to digital transformation leader, and shares advice for others looking to follow in her footsteps. Augmented Ops is a podcast for industrial leaders, citizen developers, shop floor operators, and anyone else that cares about what the future of frontline operations will look like across industries. This show is presented by Tulip (https://tulip.co/), the Frontline Operations Platform. You can find more from us at Tulip.co/podcast (https://tulip.co/podcast) or by following the show on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentedpod/). Special Guest: Nicolette Naya.
Nicolas Cole delivers a comprehensive masterclass on writing with AI, demonstrating how to combine human expertise with AI capabilities to create high-quality content. The discussion covers practical frameworks for content creation, including how to structure articles, generate hooks, and test ideas. Cole emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human writers, and success comes from understanding fundamental writing principles first.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:03 - Why Learn to write with AI05:06 - Choosing a Content Topic07:38 - Framework for idea development12:40 - The role of AI in the Idea generation process16:39 - The Editor-in-Chief approach to writing with AI18:53 - Creating a Compelling Hook28:28 - Framework for structuring an article34:13 - The "10 Magical Ways" framework45:54 - Collaborating with AI for improving output49:37 - The Power of Education in the Digital AgeKey Points:• Framework for using AI as a writing tool while maintaining quality• How to effectively prompt AI for content ideation and refinement• The "10 Magical Ways" framework for structuring content• The importance of making strategic decisions before writing begins1) The biggest mindset shift:AI isn't replacing writers - it's AUGMENTING them.Just like Photoshop didn't kill designers, it created 1000x more designers.Just like Instagram didn't kill photographers, it made everyone a photographer.2) Key Framework: The Editor-in-Chief Method Don't treat AI as a writer - treat it as your junior staff writer.YOU are the editor making high-level decisions.AI helps execute your vision.3) Writing Process Revolution:- Don't start writing immediately- Make key decisions BEFORE writing:- Clear headline promise- 3 main tangible points- Format for each section90% of value comes from these decisions!4) The "10 Magical Ways" Framework:Every piece of content can be broken down into:- Tips- Steps- Lessons- Stats- Examplesetc.Pick your format FIRST, then structure accordingly.5) Pro Tip: Use AI ConversationallyTwo approaches:1. Chunk-by-chunk dialogue2. Massive single promptMost people fail by sitting in the middle.Start conversational, then compress into mega-prompts.6) Quality Control Method:1. Generate multiple versions2. Apply your taste/judgment3. Refine best options4. Test against goalsRemember: AI suggestions need human curation!7) The Education Leverage Play:Learning frameworks = AI superpowersWhat took experts years to master can now be:1. Learned quickly2. Taught to AI3. Scaled infinitelyThis is the real opportunity!8) Bottom Line:The future belongs to "orchestrators" - people who:- Understand frameworks- Make high-level decisions- Use AI as a tool- Maintain quality controlDon't fight the future - leverage it! Notable Quotes:"AI is not a silver bullet. On some level, you do have to have a baseline understanding of how the thing is supposed to work so that you can prompt AI in order to do it." - Nicolas Cole"90% of the value is not in the writing. It is in the fact that you said what you're going to give [the reader]." - Nicolas ColeLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND COLE ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/Nicolascole77Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolascole77/featuredWrite with AI: https://writewithai.substack.com
Ryan Rutan and Will Schroeter discuss the complexities and challenges faced by startup founders, particularly the frequent occurrence of founders being replaced by investors. The conversation delves into the motivations behind such investor decisions, the difficulties in replicating a founder's passion and vision, and the common pitfalls and consequences of these transitions. The hosts share personal anecdotes and provide insights on how to prevent these situations, handle them professionally if they arise, and maintain valuable stakeholder relationships. This episode is a must-listen for any startup founder navigating the turbulent waters of investor relations and company growth.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:00:25 The Downfall of Bench and Ian Crosby's Story01:54 Investor Motivations and Founder Replacements03:33 Understanding Investor Expectations05:40 The Slow Burn of Founder Dismissal08:23 The Impact of Replacing Founders13:49 Personal Stories of Founder Replacement16:47 The Challenges of Replacing Founders19:26 Augmenting the Team vs. Replacing the Founder22:01 Why Investors Push Founders Out24:00 Navigating Earn-Out Periods in Acquisitions24:26 The Challenge of Replacing Founders26:43 Timing the Transition: Leadership vs. Management29:08 The Mercenary CEO: Pros and Cons35:31 Investor Expectations and Founder Realities42:19 Handling Founder Exits Professionally
Welcome to Season 7 of the Digitally Curious Podcast. This show is a perfect compendium if you've bought the book of the same name, and if you haven't grabbed yourself a copy, may I suggest that's something you should consider investing in - just click here or ask for it by name wherever great books are sold.In today's episode, we're going back in time to an interview I conducted with David Shrier in late 2021 - well before ChatGPT hit the headlines. We discuss his book Augmenting Your Career: How to Win at Work In the Age of AI, and the book and our discussion are as relevant as ever, three years on.What I found interesting while editing the episode on New Year's Day 2025 is that it's an excellent discussion about the fundamentals of AI without the hype of ChatGPT and Generative AIDavid Shrier, a trailblazer in technology and educational innovation, joins us in dissecting the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence. His perspective on AI as "augmented intelligence" challenges us to rethink the relationship between humans and machines. With examples from around the globe, David advocates for AI literacy as a cornerstone of modern education, highlighting how nations like Denmark, China, and Singapore are setting benchmarks. This episode promises to enhance your understanding of how AI can be integrated into educational ecosystems and professional life, guided by insights from David's book, "Augmenting Your Career."Navigating the ethical landscape of AI is more important than ever, and we bring focus to the critical role of government regulators in this space. We dive into real-world examples, such as Google's image recognition failures, to underscore the importance of diverse data and ethical diligence. The conversation praises initiatives like those of the UK government and challenges the pitfalls of overregulation, drawing lessons from New York's BitLicense situation. ]Our discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in how regulatory frameworks can either propel or stifle technological innovation.As AI reshapes the job market, we explore the shifting roles and opportunities emerging across various industries. From philosophy majors finding their niche in AI development to the resilience of healthcare and creative arts, there's a world of possibility awaiting those prepared to adapt. We also touch on corporate responsibility, using Accenture's workforce reskilling as a model for sustaining company culture amidst AI-driven changes. Discover practical strategies for staying ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape, emphasizing cognitive flexibility and continuous learning as keys to thriving in the digital age.More on DavidDavid on LinkedInDavid's booksThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious
Are we embracing a new era of productivity or stepping into a world of headcount reduction? Let's unpack the two roads AI is paving in multifamily and beyond. Today, Mike Brewer explores The Tale of Two AIs, a fascinating perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world. The first path focuses on augmenting human potential. Picture this: AI as your co-pilot, enhancing your workforce's productivity and creativity. Through dynamic interaction, agents challenge us to work smarter, faster, and with greater quality. The second path reveals a more sobering truth: automation for cost reduction. In the face of rising costs—particularly payroll—executives are looking to AI to streamline operations. As agentic workforces grow more capable, they could replace traditional roles, reducing the need for human workers. Mike dives into this messy middle—where businesses struggle to balance innovation, job preservation, and efficiency. It's a conversation multifamily leaders can't afford to ignore. If this resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. How do you see AI shaping the future of work in multifamily? For more engaging content, explore our offerings at the https://www.multifamilycollective.com and the https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com. Join us to stay informed and inspired in the multifamily industry! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/support
Today, we talk about the polar plunge in the Holler, Christmas busy season, shoring up the livestock to do well through winter, and more Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Hard to work outside because the cold came on suddenly. Heat battery worked for one day – now we need a heater Goat fencing Chickens are gone Feed staging Preparing to be gone – location of sheep Augmenting with creep to give sheep a boost because of the sudden change in temperature Chestnut's sweater Garlic still not in – need the bed finished Don't low and slow a round roast - it gets dry AP didnt freeze even though I didnt winterize the wicking beds Chard is still producing under plastic Duck eggs are slow How do you like the rabbit waterers? Time to breed the rabbits again Rabbit tractor is still not done and I am the bottle neck Checking the microclimate near the post for the last of the fall herbs Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub, optometrist, tech entrepreneur, and founder of Augmented Vision Labs, a groundbreaking company focused on solving problems in eye care with technology. Dr. Mahgoub shares his inspiring journey from optometrist to industry leader, shedding light on his innovative work to solve the problem of contact lens dropout using cutting-edge technology.Tune in to hear about Dr. Mahgoub's passion for merging technology with healthcare, his entrepreneurial journey, and the challenges he faced along the way. Plus, don't miss the surprise game segment that adds a fun twist to this insightful conversation!Join us for a candid conversation about:Learn about his journey from optometrist to entrepreneurMotivation behind starting Augmented Vision LabsKey insights on collaborating with tech giant like Amazon to revolutionize eye careThe major challenges faced in building a tech-driven healthcare business&much moreDon't miss out the game segment where we learn a lot more about our guest and what he loves.You can learn more about Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayizmahgoub/Website: https://augmentedvisionlabs.com/#AugmentedVision #EyeCareInnovation #TechInHealthcare #Entrepreneurship #Optometry #VisionTech #TechGiants #HealthTechRevolution #PodcastDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated organizationsSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.
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Integrity360, one of the leading pan-European cyber security specialists, has announced the launch of its Managed dSOC Services, an advanced security monitoring solution powered by Darktrace's AI-driven technology and Integrity360's cyber security expertise. The partnership allows Darktrace customers to gain access to an expert team dedicated to ensuring continuous, real-time monitoring, with around-the-clock expertise that internal teams may lack and to fully optimise and benefit from the capabilities of the platform. The Managed dSOC Services are tailored to support businesses with proactive threat detection, rapid incident response, and continuous optimisation of their security investments, ensuring comprehensive protection against constantly evolving threats. According to a recent report from Gartner, organisations that do not optimise and manage their cyber security solutions effectively may see a 30% increase in security incidents over the next three years. Integrity360's Managed dSOC Service directly addresses this challenge by offering a fully managed service that takes the burden off internal teams, allowing businesses to focus on growth while ensuring optimal protection. "As organisations look to invest in AI-driven security tools like Darktrace, their internal teams may lack the time or skills to fully leverage them to their greatest benefit. Integrity360's Managed dSOC fills a crucial gap for those organisations, helping them maximise their cyber security posture and reduce risk. Not only that, but Integrity360 experts build on the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform's AI-driven detection and response with tailored services like proactive threat hunting and enhanced breach monitoring to provide an even greater level of protection," says Eloina Pesce, Vice President of Channel, Darktrace. For Integrity360's Darktrace customers, Integrity360's Managed dSOC Services represent a critical enhancement to their cyber security investment. Darktrace's platform, powered by advanced AI, offers unparalleled threat detection and real-time security insights. Augmenting this with Integrity360's service capacity and expertise to fully manage the system will help organisations harness the platform's full potential. Companies with a managed service like Managed dSOC will experience enhanced security optimisation, increasing further their return on investment from their Darktrace platform. Integrity360's Managed dSOC enables customers to fully capitalise on the benefits of their Darktrace investment, from 24/7 active monitoring to bespoke reporting and continuous AI model optimisation, ensuring clients not only detect threats in real time but also respond swiftly and strategically. With Integrity360's specialised support, organisations can rest assured that their Darktrace environment is optimally configured, continually adapting to emerging cyber threats, and delivering maximum risk reduction. "Through our partnership with Darktrace, we're bringing an unmatched level of expertise and proactive support to our clients, allowing them to unlock the full potential of their cyber security investment," said Brian Martin, Director of Product Management at Integrity360. "Nobody else can extract the same level of value out of the investment that we can, with this level of service and expertise underpinning it 247. Our Managed dSOC service suite brings this additional value within reach of all organisations irrespective of size, resources, or skill levels." The Managed dSOC service goes beyond traditional security operations by not only managing day-to-day monitoring but also providing ongoing tuning and optimisation, incident support, and threat analysis to keep clients' defences agile and aligned with current threats. Cyber security requires rigorous oversight and constant adaptation to new risks and Integrity360's Managed dSOC Service addresses a prevalent universal challenge for most organisations: the cyber security skills and resourc...
Welcome to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the fascinating world of marketing strategy and innovation with a special guest, Peter Weinberg. AI is the biggest topic of the past two years. When you combine that with the science behind evidence-based marketing principles and the discipline of Market Research you get Evidenza. Our Guest: Peter Weinberg Co-Founder, Evidenza https://www.linkedin.com/in/weinbergpeter/ Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ TimeStamps 0:56 - Introduction to Peter Weinberg 1:59 - What is synthetic research? 3:45 - Three phases of Peter's career 7:03 - Leading on cutting edge thinking & technology 9:30 - 5/95 Rule 10:50 - Segmenting the market for AI-based research 13:04 - Thinking about Category Entry Points for Evidenza 15:38 - How to create synthetic personas 17:58 - A word from our sponsor - Quatical 19:19 - The speed and flexibility advantage of Synthetic-research 22:00 - Augmenting traditional market research 23:35 - Building CFO ready marketing strategy 25:48 - Using AI to solve TAM, SAM and SOM 27:23 - Correcting for hallucinations 30:24 - Error in AI v. traditional surveys 32:01 - Improving accuracy of synthetic research 33:51 - The opportunity and limitations of synthetic research 35:42 - Product Market Fit for Evidenza 37:38 - AI can be used for much more than copywriting 39:03 - How a background in marketing influences business operations 43:29 - Most growth comes from new customers 45:25 - Opportunity to financialize marketing plans 46:57 - Why marketers need to learn financial language 47:58 - Learn more about Evidenza 48:37 - Post pod with V and Marc
Join us as we welcome Justin Ramsaran, the dynamic VP of Digital Health at Fukuda Denshi America and CEO of R Group, who is shaping the future of healthcare with his expertise in remote patient monitoring and cardiac care innovation. Justin shares his unique journey of balancing leadership roles in two innovative companies and delves into the rich history of Fukuda Denshi, a pioneer in ECG technology since 1938. Through his insights, we explore the intersection of medical sales and technology, offering listeners a glimpse into how cutting-edge advancements are driving progress in healthcare. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the transformative power of AI in healthcare, highlighting its role in revolutionizing electronic medical records and diagnostic processes. Discover how AI is enhancing physician capabilities by providing rapid feedback and enabling alternative diagnostic approaches, paving the way for a more proactive model of care. We also tackle the potential for AI to augment healthcare jobs with insights from industry leaders like Jamie Dimon and discuss the challenges and future possibilities of integrating AI into medical image diagnostics. As our discussion unfolds, we examine the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, focusing on innovations like Medtronic's sensor technology that addresses diagnostic disparities and the crucial role of sales teams in improving healthcare workflows. We share the challenges of standardizing protocols across healthcare systems and the potential for a shared ecosystem akin to tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. To round off, we explore the power of deep work in fostering productivity and innovation and offer guidance for those aiming to break into the medical technology sector, emphasizing the importance of understanding technology and building strong industry relationships. Meet the guest: Justin Ramsaran is an American digital health developer and entrepreneur who leverages cross-functional business strategies and digital transformation with artificial intelligence to empower individuals and advance healthcare systems. He is the CEO of R Group, a digital healthcare innovation company focused on developing next-generation clinical data systems to support future healthcare providers. Additionally, he serves as the VP of Digital Health Solutions for Fukuda Denshi, a Japanese medical device manufacturer dedicated to "transforming world-class technology into accessible healthcare for everyone." Justin is currently a doctoral candidate at Florida Tech, working on his dissertation at NYU Stern. At Florida Tech, he began developing the concept of integrating cross-functional business organization strategies from fintech, big tech, and AI companies into the healthcare system through an "Open Connected Architecture." In parallel, Justin continues to apply these cross-functional business strategies to other industries, including higher education and sports technology. Manifesto: - Augment Human Learning with Machine Learning: Especially for social good. - Utilize Unconventional Approaches to Complex Problems: Develop simple solutions. While these two ideas may seem disparate, they are interdependent. Humans often hold false notions about the world and encounter misinformation, yet we excel in learning within noisy environments. Augmenting human learning with machine learning requires a deeper understanding of learning in such environments. Across healthcare, agriculture, politics, economics, and transportation, our future as a species relies on the increasing synergy between machine learning and human learning. It is paramount that we develop tools to handle real-world uncertainty while ensuring our advancements in machine intelligence are directed toward social good. Connect with him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinramsaran/ https://www.rgrp.co/
On a special edition of the Women in Media Podcast, host Sarah Burke hosts a panel of incredible music industry women to discuss their challenges and most defining moments. Panelists: Cristina Fernandes Music PR & Publicity @ Listen Harder, established in 2004. Happy 20th anniversary! Listen Harder Inc. is a Canadian independent publicity company specializing in music publicity. Clients include Alexisonfire, City and Colour, Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Good Kid and Frank Turner! Find out more about Listen Harder: https://listenharder.com/ JJ Wilde: A chart-topping, history-making, award-winning singer-songwriter dominating the rock music scene. Check out her new album Vices and more: https://jjwilde.com/ Hannah Rose Platt: An acclaimed singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and storyteller, born and raised in Liverpool, now based in Bristol: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OTvfzhtWkwy79ctyAGPMA Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseplattofficial/ Tre Stead: One of the UK's most diligent female Tour Managers, with nearly 20 years experience working with a variety of international artists throughout the UK and Worldwide, including Frank Turner! Find out more about Tre Stead: https://www.trestead.com/ A huge thank you to Frank Turner's Lost Evenings team and The Ally Coalition for inviting us to host this panel! Find out more about Lost Evenings: https://www.lostevenings.info/ Frank Turner curates the four-day festival which took place at the brand new Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto this year for a seventh round. Each night of the festival will see a different headline show from Frank Turner who over the course of four nights will play over 80 different songs. Augmenting the evening live performances will be a These include pop-ups, open mic sessions and the Xtra Mile Recordings daytime showcase as well as panels, masterclasses and workshops where leading industry insiders, musicians, experts and music professionals offer insight and advice to audiences. Find out more about the Ally Coalition: https://theallycoalition.org/story/ The Ally Coalition provides critical support for organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth and raises awareness about the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ population. Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, social media campaigns and collaborative partnerships, providing meaningful support to organizations serving LGBTQ Youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Altitude, host Jason Gervickas sits down with Chris McHenry, SVP of Product Management at Aviatrix. With a career spanning over 20 years in networking, including 14 years at Cisco, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion. Now driving innovation at Aviatrix, he is deeply committed to the transformative power of cloud networking and network security.Jason and Chris dive into the rapid adoption of multicloud and hybrid cloud environments. They explore how AI/ML is a catalyst for increased cloud adoption, while also highlighting the growing complexity and security challenges that arise. Chris offers insights on how organizations can shift their perspective on deperimeterization, viewing it not as an insurmountable obstacle but as a challenge that can be resolved with an architecture that is designed for the cloud.Additionally, Chris discusses the major change to internet access in Azure around September 2025, suggesting that this calls for organizations to re-evaluate their cloud perimeter security or egress firewalling strategies. Aviatrix, with its advanced network security solutions, can play a pivotal role in helping businesses achieve the necessary level of control and protection.Check out this blog announcing Aviatrix's Cloud Perimeter Security solution that helps you safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance, all while avoiding outrageous costs. Read this white paper to dive deeper into how you can regain control of your cloud perimeter.Connect with Chris on LinkedInTimestamped Overview00:00 Passionate product builder, now leads whole product.06:15 AI disrupts networks and application development complexity.09:51 Augmenting processes with AI for easier user experience.11:36 Transformative cloud strategy; new Equinix features announced.15:32 Cloud solutions help regain control of perimeters.19:39 Enhanced Distributed Cloud Firewall for stronger cloud security.21:50 Transitioning to zero trust complicates but enhances security.25:44 Hybrid cloud will dominate future cloud strategies.29:54 Network and endpoint security stop active breaches.30:48 Innovating network security with transformative changes upcoming.
From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between humans and machines is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us without diminishing our humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engineer and biophysicist Hugh Herr, material scientist Anna Maria Coclite and biochemist Jennifer Doudna. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What if your "weirdness" is actually your superpower? In this episode of the "Win Monday" podcast, Paul chats with entrepreneur and author Frankie Russo to dive into how embracing your unique qualities can unlock personal and organizational growth. Frankie shares insights on the "infinity growth loop," a mindset of continuous action and bravery, and contrasts it with the "stagnation spiral" that holds people back.How can you break free from old habits? Frankie explains how facing fears and embracing what makes you different can spark creativity and innovation. They also explore the importance of alignment in organizations—how teams can grow by focusing on common goals, even when they disagree.Curious about the role of AI? Frankie discusses how we can leverage AI for routine tasks while leaning into uniquely human traits like creativity. Tune in for practical tips on turning your uniqueness into your greatest strength!. Key TakeawaysPersonal and organizational growthOvercoming stagnationUnderstanding "weird" as a positive traitThe "infinity growth loop" conceptThe "stagnation spiral" and its characteristicsBreaking free from stagnationImportance of honesty in identifying fears and problemsAligning on common goals for progressThe role of mindset in fostering growthNavigating relationships and disagreementsThe impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work In This Episode:[00:22] Introduction to Frankie Russo[01:50] The concept of "love your weird"[04:28] Infinity growth loop explained[07:12] Understanding the stagnation spiral[09:23] Initial steps to overcome stagnation[10:39] Fear inventory process[12:57] Bravery vs. fear[14:08] Phases of the infinity loop[15:33] Collective problem solving in organizations[16:41] Success vs. continuous growth[23:45] Personal alignment[24:32] Inner compass and values[25:35] Embracing discomfort for growth[34:23] AI's impact on the future[38:25] Augmenting human quality with AI[41:00] A call to embrace one's full self Notable Quotes[00:04:57] "I got sober almost 17 years ago from drugs and alcohol. I had hit rock bottom, and getting sober changed the way I approached everything in life." — Frankie Russo[00:12:21] "The problem is stagnation. The problem is I feel stuck. The problem is that I'm feeling like I'm going backwards or I'm going down." — Frankie Russo[00:25:35] "Leaning into that discomfort and that pain is critical for growth because most of the time we're avoiding that and wondering why we're in stagnation." — Frankie Russo Our Guest Frankie Russo is a visionary entrepreneur known for driving growth and innovation. He has led multiple companies to success, appearing on the Inc. 500 list eight times. Notably, his tech company 360ia saw 60X growth before being acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Russo's "Love Your Weird" movement empowers organizations to embrace change and thrive through authenticity and creativity. A two-time best-selling author and sought-after speaker, he shares actionable insights for fostering breakthrough growth. Founder of Russo Capital, his portfolio spans industries like tech, advertising, and music. Above all, Frankie is a devoted husband and father of six. Resource & LinksWin Monday Community (join here)Win Monday CommunityPaul EpsteinPaul's Confidence QuizWebsiteLinkedInInstagramFrankie RussoWebsiteLinkedInFacebook
It's a common misconception that pre-construction consists solely of estimating costs based on drawings and coordinating subcontractor bids. Pre-construction might begin with feasibility studies and initial concepts, which help determine what is financially viable. It comprises a wide range of tasks until building begins, with designs finalized and budgets secured. The pre-construction phase involves a large amount of work. Today, we are joined by Steve Dell'Orto, the founder & CEO of ConCntric, a cloud-based construction software platform for pre-construction and construction cost estimating. With 26 years of experience in the construction industry, Steve is well-equipped to drive digital transformation in this field. He is dedicated to using his expertise to enhance innovation and technology in real estate and construction. Together with his team, Steve aims to make the built world more affordable, predictable, and sustainable, positioning them to significantly impact the future of the industry. He joined us today to discuss ways to maximize pre-construction success while also improving collaboration, affordability, and outcome certainty. Steve starts the conversation by explaining what pre-construction is and how people mistakenly view pre-construction as merely estimating costs. Steve then kindly shares the importance of the alignment of all stakeholders around common objectives, saying that successful project delivery relies on effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that everyone understands the value being provided and works towards the shared goal of a high-quality outcome. We also talk about the role of technology in renovating the construction industry. By integrating workflows and automating procedures, you may improve communication, save time, and allow skilled workers to focus on their strengths. Collaboration and transparency in gathering ideas from many stakeholders can result in substantial advancements and innovation throughout the industry. As we continue our conversation, we focus on the following aspects of the pre-construction process: the primary problem, the non-linear nature of pre-construction, risk mitigation prior to construction, the black-box approach, and the role of AI in the construction industry. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [01.56] Steve's career journey at Clark Construction Group. [05.12] What is pre-construction? [08.07] Impact of the lack of financial commitment. [12.31] The impact of a good pre-construction process. [16.08] The importance of aligning all stakeholders around common objectives. [20.52] Careful selection of partners and clear communication. [23.40] The importance of leveraging technology to modernize the construction industry. [27.00] Augmenting existing expertise. [31.04] The main pain problem in the pre-construction process. [36.15] How the non-linear nature of pre-construction influences data quality and decision-making. [39.30] Mitigating risks before construction. [42.07] The black-box approach. [44.00] The difference between information and data. [45.13] The role of AI in construction. [48.32] The biggest shift in construction regarding technological application. TIPS & TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT TODAY Always put yourself in the client's shoes Focus on the Total Cost of Ownership Prioritize Transparency and Structure Embrace Technology for Efficiency Gradual Integration of Technology Are people problems eroding your company's profits? Discover proven strategies to lead, strategize, and sell effectively, ensuring your projects stay profitable. Elevate your construction business by purchasing Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies today and turn your people problems into profit!: https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Genius-Effective-Hands-Leadership/dp/B0BHTRDY1T/ Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me RESOURCES Connect with Steve LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/ Website - concntric.com/
Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Augmenting Statistical Models with Natural Language Parameters, published by jsteinhardt on September 22, 2024 on LessWrong. This is a guest post by my student Ruiqi Zhong, who has some very exciting work defining new families of statistical models that can take natural language explanations as parameters. The motivation is that existing statistical models are bad at explaining structured data. To address this problem, we agument these models with natural language parameters, which can represent interpretable abstract features and be learned automatically. Imagine the following scenario: It is the year 3024. We are historians trying to understand what happened between 2016 and 2024, by looking at how Twitter topics changed across that time period. We are given a dataset of user-posted images sorted by time, $x_1$, $x_2$ ... $x_T$, and our goal is to find trends in this dataset to help interpret what happened. If we successfully achieve our goal, we would discover, for instance, (1) a recurring spike of images depicting athletes every four years for the Olympics, and (2) a large increase in images containing medical concepts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. How do we usually discover temporal trends from a dataset? One common approach is to fit a time series model to predict how the features evolve and then interpret the learned model. However, it is unclear what features to use: pixels and neural image embeddings are high-dimensional and uninterpretable, undermining the goal of extracting explainable trends. We address this problem by augmenting statistical models with interpretable natural language parameters. The figure below depicts a graphical model representation for the case of time series data. We explain the trends in the observed data [ $x_1$ ... $x_T$] by learning two sets of latent parameters: natural language parameters $phi$ (the learned features) and real-valued parameters $w$ (the time-varying trends). $phi$: the natural language descriptions of $K$ different topics, e.g. "depicts athletes competing". $phi$ is an element of $Sigma$, the universe of all natural language predicates. $w_t$: the frequency of each of the K topics at the time $t$. If our model successfully recovers the underlying trends, then we can visualize $w$ and $phi$ below and see that: 1) more pictures contain medical concepts (red) starting from 2020, and 2) there are recurring (blue) spikes of athletes competing. In the rest of this post, we will explain in detail how to specify and learn models with natural language parameters and showcase the model on several real-world applications. We will cover: A warm-up example of a statistical model with natural language explanations A modeling language for specifying natural language parameters Applications of our framework, which can be used to specify models for time series, clustering, and applications. We will go over: A machine learning application that uses our time series model to monitor trends in LLM usage A business application that uses our clustering model to taxonomize product reviews A cognitive science application that uses our classification model to explain what images are more memorable for humans Thanks to Louise Verkin for helping to typeset the post in Ghost format. Warm-up Example: Logistic Regression with Natural Language Parameters Instead of understanding topic shifts across the entire time window of 2016-2024, let's first study a much simpler question: what images are more likely to appear after 2020? The usual way to approach this problem is to, 1. brainstorm some features, 2. extract the real-valued features from each image, and 3. run a logistic regression model on these features to predict the target $Y$ =1 if the image appears after 2020, $Y$ =0 otherwise. More concretely: Step 1: Propose different...
Most conversations about AI in talent acquisition focus on efficiencies and automating repetitive tasks. However, we are missing the point if we don't start talking about how AI could help reshape recruiting entirely, making it more efficient but also more effective. Why stop at recruiting? AI could revolutionize work and the whole way we think about careers. The current limitations of our thinking were really brought home to me when I attended the SmartRecruiters Hiring Success conference last week in Amsterdam. An overarching theme was that automation is a given with AI, and we should think much bigger. So, what does this mean for TA strategies, and how can TA Leaders ensure they proactively shape the future direction of recruiting? My guest this week is Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. He is also an internationally renowned digital anthropologist and award-winning author. Brian gave the opening keynote at Hiring Success, and I caught up with him after he left the stage to get his thoughts on the current state of the AI revolution and the future of talent acquisition. In the interview, we discuss Where is the Gen AI revolution? New behaviors, skills, and expectations How are companies responding? Empowering people with augmented intelligence How can we think differently? AI-enabled job seekers Using an empathetic lens to identify quick wins Differentiated use cases and transformational initiatives The importance of the human touch Three things TA leaders should be doing right now What should recruiting look like in five years? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
VizaLogix Augmented reality is an actual reality for construction equipment dealers today–no big ARglasses required. This could be the disruptive service your business needs to differentiate yourself from buyers and rental customers. A software called TethrIT Now from VizaLogix uses your customer's cell phone (whether Apple or Android) to get immediate video access into a machine failure event, so your technician can either help your rental customer solve it remotely or know exactly what to bring for a field service call. Every interaction is recorded, timestamped, and archived. In this episode with VizaLogix Founder Shawn Bonnington, we also discover additional, highly-relevant applications for independent equipment dealers– including a built-in inspection system that facilitates regimented and recorded machine condition reviews for rental check-ins and check-outs. Better than a mere video or Facetime call, Bonnington explains, it's also an effective tool for assessing and verifying auction equipment you're looking at. You might even use the sequenced inspection feature for walking a long-distance buyer through machines they're evaluating on your lot. Find out the Cat dealer story behind VizaLogix, the partnership with well-known industry software maker Texada, and how Volvo Construction Equipment is now involved, too. Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn Connect with IEDA: Visit IEDA Group Website IEDA Events Produced By: Social Chameleon
AI-fueled product innovation is likely to reset many functions and industries, and companies could look to harness the full power of their data to drive business intelligence. In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik, joins Sunil Rajgopal, senior software analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss enterprise analytics and intelligence tools, the evolving data-integration and transformation landscape and the potential impacts of AI. The two also talk about the acquisition of Talend, competition in the industry, AI monetization and future product verticals and initiatives. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
https://info.wesschaeffer.com/inner-circle-silver Schedule your free 15-min call with me to discuss how to grow your sales Former Marine and CEO of Knowledgenet.ai 00:00 Introduction and Military Banter 03:14 The Power of Relationship Intelligence and AI in Sales 09:05 Strategically Leveraging Information to Open Doors and Close Deals 13:02 Augmenting Sales Reps with AI: Finding the Right Balance 21:46 The Importance of Being Human in Sales 23:33 The Evolution of Cold Calling in the Modern Era 25:05 Targeting and Engaging Prospects in Cold Calls 28:18 Challenges Faced by Sales Teams and the Need for Better Sales Management 35:49 The Role of AI in Automating the Sales Process
Meta and Snap each plan to introduce new AR glasses, but you probably won't be able to get your hands on them. Plus, Cruise strikes up a partnership with Uber, Google introduces a photo editing feature that muddies the waters and an enterprising hacker attempts to fake his own death. Through hacking. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text messageWin a free year of ChatGPT or other prizes! Find out how.No one's talking about this when it comes to AI. What happens when it works? ↳ When we save all that time. ↳ When productivity goes through the roof↳ When jobs maybe get.....easier. Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead at AWS, joins us to discussNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan and Diya questions on AIRelated Episodes: Ep 323: How AI Is Changing Workplace ProductivityEp 302: 5 Laws for Success in the AI EraUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Allocation of resources and the role of AI2. Responsible and intentional AI practices3. Complexities of upskilling and reskilling4. Implications of AI on a grand scaleTimestamps:01:50 Generative AI impact on high school students.05:40 About Diya and her role at AWS10:28 Inclusive AI promoting fairness and accessibility.13:47 Augmenting human capability with technology for efficiency.15:31 Comparing AI to automotive revolution, impacting jobs.19:50 Resistance, failure, and education for responsible AI.23:27 Skills need constant updating for technological advancements.26:08 Responsible AI as an organizational culture structure.32:21 Resource allocation may impact access to healthcare.35:42 AI levels playing field for diverse learners.38:59 AI as bridge, not barrier, empowering all.Keywords:Diya Wynn, Jordan Wilson, Everyday AI Show, AWS, Medicare, Medicaid, AI implementation, disparities in access, Artificial Intelligence, organizational structure, AI practices, education, banking services, hiring processes, video production, systems testing, upskilling, reskilling, responsible AI policy, technology advancements, job displacement, job creation, biases, fairness, workforce changes, World Economic Forum predictions, AWS responsible AI strategy, heart disease prediction, industry events, community engagement. Get more out of ChatGPT by learning our PPP method in this live, interactive and free training! Sign up now: https://youreverydayai.com/ppp-registration/
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In this episode of No Priors, hosts Sarah and Elad are joined by Ramp co-founders Eric Glyman and Karim Atiyeh of Ramp. The pair has been working to build one of the fastest growing fintechs since they were teenagers. This conversation focuses on how Ramp engineers have been building new systems to help every team from sales and marketing to product. They're building best-in-class SaaS solutions just for internal use to make sure their company remains competitive. They also get into how AI will augment marketing and creative fields, the challenges of selling productivity, and how they're using LLMs to create internal podcasts using sales calls to share what customers are saying with the whole team. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @eglyman l @karimatiyeh Show Notes: (0:00) Introduction to Ramp (3:17) Working with startups (8:13) Ramp's implementation of AI (14:10) Resourcing and staffing (17:20) Deciding when to build vs buy (21:20) Selling productivity (25:01) Risk mitigation when using AI (28:48) What the AI stack is missing (30:50) Marketing with AI (37:26) Designing a modern marketing team (40:00) Giving creative freedom to marketing teams (42:12) Augmenting bookkeeping (47:00) AI-generated podcasts
In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony JonesFrom growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology.Today, Tony is the co-founder and head instructor at Creative AI Academy, where he's on a mission to help organizations and individuals harness the power of AI to enhance their creative processes. He also teaches AI Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, equipping the next generation of creatives with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-augmented future.Tony brings a unique perspective to the conversation about AI and creativity. He sees AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity but as a powerful tool that can augment and amplify our creative capabilities. He's a strong advocate for embracing AI to stay competitive in today's fast-changing landscape while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human judgment, taste, and ethics.This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in where AI is leading us and how to embrace the unrelenting pace of the change that is underway. Now over to Tony. Time Codes00:00 Intro to Tony Jones02:30 Who is Tony as a human 03:59 Embracing AI in Creativity07:13 Tony's Family and Upbringing16:34 Early Career and Move to New York22:43 Digital Transformation in Advertising26:34 Innovation and AI in Advertising30:52 Founding Creative AI Academy35:18 AI's Impact on Creativity and Industries46:25 Challenges and Adoption of AI57:05 Teaching AI Design at Pratt Institute58:02 Course Structure and Student Projects58:52 Diverse Student Backgrounds01:00:08 Misconceptions About AI and Creativity01:01:34 Personal Experience with AI Tools01:02:49 Impact of AI on Creative Processes01:04:57 Corporate Training and AI Integration01:07:37 Patented Inventions and AI01:10:27 AI in the Advertising Industry01:18:01 Advice for Creatives and Ethical Considerations01:23:54 Future of Education with AI01:30:16 Speculations on AGI and Future Impacts01:35:11 Serendipity and Personal Reflections01:47:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSocial LinksTony on Linkedin Creative Ai Academy On Linkedin Links in the show Creative AI Academy Pratt AI Design Course Andy AwardsMcCannMedia MonksBook - Future AI 2041Podcasts - Last Week in AI AI For humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get the inside scoop on how some associations are automating, augmenting, and accelerating marketing through AI. The conversation touches on some key considerations (DON'T COPY AND PASTE) as well as exciting innovations for associations as they look to deliver a better marketing experience to members. Featuring the ASAE Marketing Professionals Advisory Council (MPAC), this podcast is hosted by Laura Sparks, Senior Marketing and Web Manager at the Entomological Society of America and features Eric O'Connor, Chief Innovation Officer at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and Andrea Huggins, Director of Marketing at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Make sure to follow MPAC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asae-mpac/
Jacob Guggenheim is head of engineering at Vistapath. Their innovative Sentinel is bringing AI to specimen grossing. Jacob's background in bioengineering and robotics led him to join Vistapath Vistapath's mission is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the histology process, inspired by a real-world incident The Sentinel is designed to augment human capabilities in grossing specimens, not replace humans An accomplishment Jacob is proud of is the impact of the Sentinel in providing confidence to grossing technicians through photographic evidence The future of Vistapath includes expanding the capabilities of the Sentinel to gross a wider range of tissue and leveraging data collected during grossing for downstream processes AI is already transforming pathology, but the data bottleneck is a significant barrier that needs to be addressed for further impact Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Vistapath First Robotics Superlimbs Agile Development People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram
In this episode of the AI + a16z podcast, Command Zero cofounder and CTO Dean de Beer joins a16z's Joel de la Garza and Derrick Harris to discuss the benefits of training large language models on security data, as well as the myriad factors product teams need to consider when building on LLMs. Here's an excerpt of Dean discussing the challenges and concerns around scaling up LLMs:"Scaling out infrastructure has a lot of limitations: the APIs you're using, tokens, inbound and outbound, the cost associated with that — the nuances of the models, if you will. And not all models are created equal, and they oftentimes are very good for specific use cases and they might not be appropriate for your use case, which is why we tend to use a lot of different models for our use cases . . ."So your use cases will heavily determine the models that you're going to use. Very quickly, you'll find that you'll be spending more time on the adjacent technologies or infrastructure. So, memory management for models. How do you go beyond the context window for a model? How do you maintain the context of the data, when given back to the model? How do you do entity extraction so that the model understands that there are certain entities that it needs to prioritize when looking at new data? How do you leverage semantic search as something to augment the capabilities of the model and the data that you're ingesting? "That's where we have found that we spend a lot more of our time today than on the models themselves. We have found a good combination of models that run our use cases; we augment them with those adjacent technologies."Learn more:The Cuckoo's Egg1995 Citigroup hackFollow everyone on social media:Dean de BeerJoel de la GarzaDerrick Harris Check out everything a16z is doing with artificial intelligence here, including articles, projects, and more podcasts.
Guest Neil C. Hughes is a technology writer and the host and producer of the Tech Talks Daily podcast. He is the author of Great TED Talks: Innovation: An Unofficial Guide with Words of Wisdom from 100 TED Speakers. He is also the behind-the-scenes engineer wizard on this and 15 other podcasts. Summary In this episode, Neil and I delve into the rapid pace of technological change and its multifaceted impact on our lives. Neil expresses curiosity about how AI and emerging technologies will augment human capabilities, stressing the need to balance tech usage with preserving critical thinking skills. Our conversation includes an overview of "extended reality" technology and its potential to transform work environments, predicting a future where smart glasses and small keyboards replace traditional laptops. We also discuss the importance of balancing AI tools like ChatGPT with our own unique voice and creativity. Finally, we address how best to manage technology use, mitigate overuse, and foster a healthier relationship with tech while remaining optimistic about the future. Key Takeaways: Technological Change and Its Impact: Neil emphasizes the importance of balancing the use of AI and technology with preserving critical thinking and creativity. Extended Reality in the Future of Work: Neil discusses the potential of extended reality to transform work environments, highlighting both benefits and concerns. Managing Technology Use: Strategies to balance technology use include disabling notifications, creating tech-free zones, and fostering self-awareness. Social Media linkedin.com/in/neilchughes Websites techblogwriter.co.uk/ (Company) podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/the-tech-talks-daily-podcast/id1018727913 (The Tech Talks Daily Podcast) amazon.com/author/neilchughes (Amazon Author Page) Email techblogwriter@outlook.com About Your Host Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government. Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness. Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
In this specialty podcase, AJT Fellow and host David Cron is joined by Jesse Schold and Joel Adler to provide an overview policy evaluation in transplantation, including analytical approaches, pitfalls, and best practices. References Stewart et al. “Does anyone really know what (the kidney median waiting) time is?” Noreen et al. “Augmenting the United States transplant registry with external mortality data: A moving target ripe for further improvement” Shifman et al. “Association of state Medicaid expansion policies with pediatric liver transplant outcomes”
In this episode of Banking Transformed, we're excited to dive into the revolutionary world of generative AI and its potential to transform the banking industry. Our guest is Chris Gufford, Executive Director of Commercial Lending at nCino, who discusses an innovative solution that harnesses the power of generative AI to augment the banker experience, streamline processes, and deliver intelligence at the moments of the customer journey. Chris shares the challenges, surprises and the future of generative AI solutions for the banking industry and the importance of integrating generative AI solutions within banking now as opposed to assuming the role of a 'fast follower'. This episode of Banking Transformed Solutions is sponsored by nCino nCino is the worldwide leader in cloud banking. Through its single software-as-a-service platform, nCino helps financial institutions serving corporate and commercial, small business, consumer, and mortgage customers modernize and more effectively onboard clients, make loans, manage the loan lifecycle, and open accounts. Transforming how financial institutions operate through innovation, reputation and speed, nCino is partnered with more than 1,800 financial services providers globally. Visit www.ncino.com for more information.
Step into the world of Tales of the Valiant with us as we embark on a two-part exploration of the fascinating and unique Mechanist class. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we delve into the mechanics and features of this class, discussing its differences from the Artificer, its limited subclass options, and its powerful abilities such as Eyes of the Maker and Shard of Creation. Join us as we break down the augment system, its various effects and limitations, and the exciting Weapon Options feature. And stay tuned as we share our expert insights on building the Metalurgist and Spellrite subclasses, including tips and tricks for level 4 improvements and talents. It's time to roll for initiative and discover the wonders of the Mechanist! EPISODE SUMMARY In this two-part episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we begin the build of the Mechanist class from Tales of the Valiant. The team explores the differences between the Mechanist and the Artificer, noting that the Mechanist focuses more on building and enhancing items rather than spellcasting. The team also discusses the limited number of subclasses available for the Mechanist and the potential challenges of adapting Artificer subclasses to the Mechanist. We provide insights into ability scores, lineage, and heritage choices for the class; highlighting the Eyes of the Maker feature, which allows the Mechanist to identify magic items, and the Shard of Creation feature, which grants the Mechanist a ball of loose plasma. We explore the Mechanist's ability to inspire themselves and the scaling of their features with level. We'll move on to the augments, which are similar to infusions in the 5th edition artificer class; and highlight the adhesive, collapsible, detecting, empowered, elusive, and loading augments and their effects. We break down the limitations and scaling of the augments, and discuss the Augments feature of the Tales of the Valiant Mechanist class. Finally, we go through each augment and discuss its effects and potential uses and talk about the Efficient Action feature, which allows the use of augments as a bonus action, and the Weapon Options feature, which provides special attacks depending on the type of weapon. Tyler and Ash each will break down builds for the two subclasses of the Mechanist class, the Metalurgist and the Spellrite, briefly mentioning the level 4 improvements and talents. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Black Flag Reference Document on KoboldPress.com BFRD.net Content From RPGBOT.net 5e to ToV Transition Guide KEY TAKEAWAYS The Mechanist class in Tales of the Valiant focuses on building and enhancing items rather than spellcasting, making it distinct from the Artificer class. Adapting Artificer subclasses to the Mechanist may be challenging due to the differences in spellcasting abilities. The Mechanist class offers flexibility in ability score distribution, with a focus on Intelligence for class features. Lineage and heritage choices should be made based on the desired playstyle, with options that enhance durability or provide damage resistance being popular. The Mechanist class features, such as Eyes of the Maker and Shard of Creation, offer unique abilities related to identifying and interacting with magic items. The Mechanist class in Tales of the Valiant has unique features such as the Shard of Creation and the ability to inspire themselves. The augments in the Mechanist class are similar to infusions in the 5th edition artificer class. The adhesive augment allows objects to become adhesive and can hold up to a thousand pounds. The collapsible augment makes objects smaller. The detecting augment provides various vision enhancements, including dark vision, invisivision, magic vision, and x-ray vision. The empowered augment gives a +1 bonus to attack and damage, which scales to +2 at level 9 and +3 at level 15. The elusive augment allows objects to be disguised as other objects of the same type. The loading augment generates ammo and ignores the loading property for ranged weapons. The augments scale with level, with the Mechanist gaining more options and the ability to use multiple augments on different items. The Mechanist class offers a unique playstyle with versatile and customizable abilities. The Augments feature of the Mechanist class provides a variety of enhancements and abilities that can be applied to weapons and armor. Efficient Action allows the use of augments as a bonus action, increasing the versatility and speed of combat. Weapon Options provide unique attacks based on the type of weapon used, adding depth and tactical options to combat. The Metalurgist subclass focuses on enhancing armor and shields, while the Spellrite subclass combines spellcasting with martial abilities. Level 4 improvements and talents offer additional customization options for the Mechanist class. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Want to make better investment decisions and strategic growth plans? I've got the solution for you to achieve that. Get ready to improve your venture capital investment strategies and take your business to the next level. Let's dive in and uncover the key to successful growth-stage investment strategies. Does this sound familiar? You've been bombarded with templatized outreach from investors who don't seem to know anything about your business? You're left feeling frustrated and disrespected, wondering if anyone took the time to understand your unique needs. It's time to change the game and experience a more strategic and tailored approach. Say goodbye to generic pitches and hello to a personalized, value-driven connection. It's time to engage with investors who truly understand your vision and goals. Discover the unexpected sales technology revolution that's reshaping the industry. Unveil the inside secrets of how a venture capitalist is transforming growth-stage investment strategies. Learn how AI and automation are augmenting the human touch in sales. Find out the surprising movie choice of a Boston native turned New York investor. Stay tuned for the jaw-dropping insights that will change the way you approach sales tech forever. This is Matt Melymuka's story: Matt Melymuka, co-founder and managing partner at Peakspan Capital, offers a unique perspective on venture capital investment strategies. His journey into the world of growth-stage investment began over 15 years ago, focusing on B2B software. His passion for this niche led him to establish Peakspan Capital, a firm dedicated solely to B2B software. Matt's approach emphasizes specialization and strategic partnerships, aiming for a collaborative, domain-specific engagement with companies. His commitment to a focused, growth-driven investment strategy has not only shaped his professional journey but also reflects his dedication to creating impactful, sustainable partnerships. This journey showcases Matt's unwavering dedication to the B2B software industry and his passion for strategic, growth-focused investment strategies. AI should not be thought of as replacing the seller or replacing a selling function or replacing even the seller's brain. AI is all about augmenting the seller. - Mario Martinez Jr. This week's special guest is Matt Melymuka, the co-founder and managing partner of Peakspan Capital. He brings over a decade of expertise in growth-stage investment strategies. With a focus on late-stage growth companies, Matt's leadership at Peakspan has resulted in managing $2 billion across three funds and a $600 million active investment vehicle. His specialized approach centers on B2B software, encompassing sales, marketing, and hospitality technology. Matt's philosophy of maintaining alignment with ambitious yet pragmatic objectives has led to a remarkably low capital loss ratio of 1.4%, demonstrating his commitment to collaborative and sustainable growth for entrepreneurs. As a guest on the Modern Selling Podcast, Matt promises an insightful conversation on venture capital investment strategies that will undoubtedly enlighten and inspire entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors. In this episode, you will be able to: Mastering Venture Capital Investment Strategies: Uncover the secrets to successful growth-stage investments and maximize your returns. Navigating Sales Technology Trends 2023: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in sales tech, giving your business a competitive edge. Implementing B2B SaaS Marketing Best Practices: Learn how to effectively market your B2B SaaS product and boost your customer acquisition. Embracing AI and Automation in Sales: Streamline your sales processes and enhance productivity by harnessing the power of AI and automation. Excelling in Effective Fundraising for Startups: Discover the key tactics for successful fundraising, propelling your startup to new heights. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Vengreso and FlyMSG 00:01:21 - Focus and Specialization at Peakspan Capital 00:07:23 - Contrarian Approach to Venture Capital 00:10:03 - Fundraising Challenges and Personal Revelation 00:13:14 - Traveling with Kids and Parenting 00:13:44 - Parenting and Family Dynamics 00:15:09 - Market Trends in 2023 00:17:16 - Sales Organization Investment 00:19:41 - Strategic Approach to Sales Investment 00:24:24 - Buyer-Centric Sales Tech Trends 00:28:23 - The Importance of Writing Skills in Sales 00:29:07 - Personalization in Sales Outreach 00:30:50 - Technology's Impact on Sales Training 00:33:56 - The Role of Technology in Sales and Marketing 00:39:27 - Strategic Relationship Building in Sales 00:42:02 - The Role of AI in Sales Development 00:43:26 - Technology as an Enabler 00:44:06 - Augmenting the Seller with AI 00:46:29 - Focus on Augmentation, not Replacement 00:47:18 - Contact Information Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Vengreso and FlyMSG Mario Martinez Jr. introduces himself as the CEO and founder of Vengreso, the creators of FlyMSG, a personal writing assistant and text expander application. 00:01:21 - Focus and Specialization at Peakspan Capital Matt Malamuka explains Peakspan Capital's focus on B2B software, with a specialized approach to investing in growth stage companies with real products, customers, and revenue. They aim to partner with capital-efficient companies and maintain optionality for the entrepreneur. 00:07:23 - Contrarian Approach to Venture Capital Matt discusses Peakspan's philosophy of being "decidedly contra Silicon Valley," aiming to avoid the pitfalls of excessive funding and rapid growth at the expense of operational risk. They focus on aligned and pragmatic growth strategies with like-minded entrepreneurs. 00:10:03 - Fundraising Challenges and Personal Revelation Mario Martinez shares his experience with fundraising for his second business and acknowledges the challenges and uncertainties of the process. Matt also reveals his personal passion for travel and his family's commitment to no screen time for their three-year-old daughter. 00:13:14 - Traveling with Kids and Parenting Matt discusses the challenges of traveling with young children and their decision to avoid screen time for their daughter. He shares the creative ways they entertain her on long flights, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interactive activities. 00:13:44 - Parenting and Family Dynamics Matt discusses the challenges of balancing family life and parenting, particularly around mealtime and screen time for children. He emphasizes the importance of eating dinner together as a family without distractions. 00:15:09 - Market Trends in 2023 Matt shares insights into the challenging software market trends in 2023, highlighting a decline in growth rates and the impact on sales tech companies. He discusses the need for companies to navigate the tough market conditions and make strategic adjustments. 00:17:16 - Sales Organization Investment Matt and the host discuss the importance of reinvesting in the sales organization during tough market conditions. They emphasize the value of retaining and investing in the right sales talent while focusing on customer base expansion and upselling. 00:19:41 - Strategic Approach to Sales Investment The conversation delves into the strategic approach to sales investment during challenging times, emphasizing the need to cut non-performing personnel while re-investing in tools, technologies, and training for the sales team. 00:24:24 - Buyer-Centric Sales Tech Trends Matt discusses the shift from sales-centric to buyer-centric trends in sales tech, emphasizing the importance of catering to buyer needs and providing relevant information in a non-intrusive way to drive informed decision-making. 00:28:23 - The Importance of Writing Skills in Sales The conversation starts with a focus on increasing productivity by making sellers smarter. The inability to write well is identified as the biggest time suck for sellers, leading to the templatization of content. 00:29:07 - Personalization in Sales Outreach The guest shares a personal experience of receiving a connection request and highlights the importance of personalization in sales outreach. Strategies to make outreach more personalized, such as adding a period after the first name, are discussed. 00:30:50 - Technology's Impact on Sales Training The conversation delves into the challenges of adding technology without making sellers smarter or addressing their biggest problems, such as writing skills. The lack of training on the entire sales process and utilization of technology is identified as a common issue. 00:33:56 - The Role of Technology in Sales and Marketing The impact of technology on sales and marketing stacks is discussed, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift towards technology as an enabler of sales rather than an obstacle. The importance of seamlessly integrating technology into the existing workflow of reps is highlighted. 00:39:27 - Strategic Relationship Building in Sales The guest emphasizes the significance of leading with valuable content in sales outreach to build strategic relationships with entrepreneurs. The approach of personalizing emails and showing a strategic level of rapport is discussed as a respectful and effective strategy in investor conversations. 00:42:02 - The Role of AI in Sales Development Matt discusses how AI augments the role of the SDR and enables full lifecycle sellers by automating tasks like creating collateral and content for prospects. 00:43:26 - Technology as an Enabler Matt emphasizes that technology should enhance the seller's ability to have personalized and engaging conversations, ultimately driving better outcomes and more time for human interaction. 00:44:06 - Augmenting the Seller with AI Matt gives an example of how AI can augment sellers by creating a product that helps them write social media posts quickly, saving time and increasing engagement speed. 00:46:29 - Focus on Augmentation, not Replacement Matt stresses the importance of viewing AI as a tool that supplements and enhances existing workflows, making sellers better, faster, and more data-informed in their decision-making. 00:47:18 - Contact Information Matt provides his email and LinkedIn profile for anyone interested in reaching out to him for further discussion or collaboration. Mastering Venture Capital Investment Venture capital investment requires specialization and domain expertise, as emphasized by Matt Melymuka in the episode. PeakSpan Capital's focus on B2B software and sustainable growth highlights the importance of targeted investment strategies. By targeting companies in the emerging growth phase, investors can align with pragmatic objectives for long-term success. Navigating Sales Technology Trends Matt Melymuka and Mario Martinez Jr. delve into the challenges and trends in sales technology, particularly in relation to AI and automation. The conversation emphasizes the need for technology to seamlessly integrate into sales workflows, enabling sales professionals to make data-informed decisions. Understanding the impact of technology on sales processes is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving landscape of sales tech. Elevating B2B SaaS Marketing B2B SaaS marketing strategies can benefit from a personalized and genuine approach, as discussed by the guests in the episode. Matt Melymuka highlights the value of thematic alignment and specialization in sales tech investments to drive success in B2B SaaS marketing. Investing in AI-enabled platforms can enhance sales processes, augmenting the role of sales professionals and improving engagement with prospects. The resources mentioned in this episode are: To save 20 hours or more in a month and increase your productivity, download FlyMSG for free, on Chrome and Edge. It's your free text expander and personal writing assistant. Connect with Matt Melymuka on LinkedIn and mention that you heard him on the Modern Selling Podcast. Email Matt Melymuka at matt@peakspancapital.com to get in touch with him directly. Give the Modern Selling Podcast a five-star rating and review on iTunes to show your support. Watch The Shawshank Redemption, Matt Melymuka's all-time favorite movie, for a captivating cinematic experience.
"If you're searching for performance AND partners, welcome home" is the slogan for today's guest, Andrew Palosi, Founder & CEO of Ad Leverage. Ad Leverage is an independent media + tech agency fueling new revenue growth for ambitious companies through diverse direct advertising + accountability. Ad Leverage provides the following services: 1. SEM Search Engine Marketing Google Premier Partner = top 1% of agencies worldwide, we're proud of our exceptional talent + disruptive techniques in this space. 2. SEO Search Engine Optimization Onsite, offsite + technical, we approach SEO in a comprehensive manner to achieve higher rankings, quality traffic + more conversions. 3. SMM Social Media Management Paid + Organic Social as separate expertise with 1 unified strategy, build fans + convert them. Supported by data partnerships to augment targeting capabilities. 4. CRM + Automation We have certified architects of many CRMs who can develop, automate, track, sequence & segment every touchpoint in your customer's journey. 5. Development From Websites + Apps to Automation + Machine Learning, our strategic dev capabilities serve both our partner's projects & support our unrivaled optimization capabilities for relentless progress. 6. Creative Full creative services from concepts to casting & creation. We produce all advertising and marketing assets to support our campaigns, in all formats for any device. Video, graphics, animation, UX, UI, oh my! 7. Television Highly efficient local + national buying in tandem with diverse placements across cable, broadcast, OTT, streaming + YouTube. Combined with our in-house production studio allows for unbeatable turnaround + efficiency. 8. Radio AM/FM, Streaming, Endorsements + Podcasting. Whatever audio you're into, it's an economical boost to any campaign, & we've got the rates + relationships to make an impact. Oh, and we do Jingles too! 9. Print Mailers, Magazines + more, this medium stands the test of time from a results perspective + we've got the data + distribution to conversion tracking capabilities to prove it. 10. Outdoor Billboards, posters, digital + banners, when consumers hit the road, it's your chance to sign. Augmenting many local campaigns with outdoor advertising can result in a highly efficient + effective conversion + brand lift. To hire and/or learn more visit: https://adleverage.com/ Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show! Warmest Regards, David M. Frankel Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC & Perky Franchising, LLC Founder, Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel Visit our retail store at Carolina Place Mall in Charlotte, NC. 2nd Floor- Center Court- Next to Reed's Jewelers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perkycollaradioshow/support
The final instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle are conveyed at the beginning of this week's parsha. After Moshe is told to appoint Bezalel as the head overseer of this enormous project, the Torah cautions us against constructing the tabernacle on Shabbos. Although we are required to build the Tabernacle, and we are inclined […]
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