Podcasts about voicefirst

Eugenia Kuyda, CEO of Wabi and AI pioneer behind Replika, joins Erik, Anish, and Justine to reveal how personal software will transform from a developer monopoly to a creative medium for all. She exposes why command-line AI interfaces are the new MS-DOS, explains how mini-apps will become as shareable as TikToks, and details her decade-long journey from training language models in 2012 to building the platform where your mom can create custom apps in minutes. Plus: untold stories from OpenAI's apartment days and why voice-only devices completely miss the point. Resources:Follow Eugenia on X: https://x.com/ekuydaFollow Anish on X: https://x.com/illscience Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the Crexendo UGM, Manny Christophidis (Carrier Sales Manager) and Rohan Milne (CEO) of Switch Connect joined Technology Reseller News Publisher Doug Green to explore how customer communications are shifting from “phone-number centric” to outcome-driven collaboration. The team described a market where many businesses now operate across Teams, chat, apps, and social channels—sometimes needing a phone number only for regulatory or edge cases—pushing providers to evolve beyond DID/minutes into higher-value digital transformation. Switch Connect recounted its own pivot: after a legacy UCaaS platform exited Australia, the company rapidly migrated to the NetSapiens stack and now helps carriers move from TDM to IP and launch modern offers across Asia and beyond. COVID accelerated the mindset shift from voice to collaboration and hybrid work; meetings, screen share, and asynchronous channels increasingly ride OTT rather than PSTN. “We've moved from the age of voice to the age of collaboration—success now starts with the workflow, not the dial tone,” said Christophidis. That evolution opens both risk and opportunity for partners. The duo emphasized consultative selling, measuring success the way customers do, and weaving AI, cloud services, and integrations into business processes—rather than leading with a single product. “We're not just a technology company—we're a digital-transformation partner, using AI and cloud to help clients do more with what they already have,” noted Milne. They also highlighted practical realities: shifting budget authority (often toward marketing), managing shadow IT, and even running internal hackathons to turn IT from a cost center into a profit center. For providers wondering where to begin, Switch Connect's advice is straightforward: deepen discovery around the customer's revenue model, align collaboration and AI to those outcomes, and accept that UCaaS is now a component—not the whole story. Learn more at https://www.switchconnect.com.au/.

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several key topics. An $800 experiment reveals that many satellites over North America transmit unencrypted sensitive data, including phone calls and military communications. Starlink demonstrates its capability by achieving 10 gigabit speeds on a cruise ship while dealing with congestion issues. Microsoft is betting on a voice-first future for PCs with its new AI-driven features in Windows 11. Finally, the episode highlights the growing vulnerabilities of businesses as they become increasingly dependent on cloud services amidst internet outages. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:27 Unencrypted Satellite Data Exposed 02:47 Starlink's Impressive Speeds and Challenges 05:46 Microsoft's Vision for AI-Powered PCs 08:41 The Risks of Cloud Dependency 10:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful story about stepping into your God-given purpose—even when fear screams louder than faith. Join me as I unpack the story of Esther and how her obedience, even in discomfort, positioned her to fulfill a divine assignment. If you've been sitting on a book, an offer, or a message because it feels too big or too risky, this conversation is for you. I'll challenge you to stop hiding behind busyness, confront the fears that are silencing your voice, and recognize the wilderness season for what it truly is: preparation for your promised platform. You'll also hear why community is essential, why your voice matters, and why now is the time to move—even if it's messy. Let's rise, roar, and walk boldly into what He's calling us to do.   If you are done waiting, then join us here: Resistandroar.com

I, Stewart Alsop, welcomed Alex Levin, CEO and co-founder of Regal, to this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast to discuss the fascinating world of AI phone agents. Alex shared some incredible insights into how AI is already transforming customer interactions and what the future holds for company agents, machine-to-machine communication, and even the nature of knowledge itself.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:29 Alex Levin shares that people are often more honest with AI agents than human agents, especially regarding payments.02:41 The surprising persistence of voice as a preferred channel for customer interaction, and how AI is set to revolutionize it.05:15 Discussion of the three types of AI agents: personal, work, and company agents, and how conversational AI will become the main interface with brands.07:12 Exploring the shift to machine-to-machine interactions and how AI changes what knowledge humans need versus what machines need.10:56 The looming challenge of centralization versus decentralization in AI, and how Americans often prioritize experience over privacy.14:11 Alex explains how tokenized data can offer personalized experiences without compromising specific individual privacy.25:44 Voice is predicted to become the primary way we interact with brands and technology due to its naturalness and efficiency.33:21 Why AI agents are easier to implement in contact centers due to different entropy compared to typical software.38:13 How Regal ensures AI agents stay on script and avoid "hallucinations" by proper training and guardrails.46:11 The technical challenges in replicating human conversational latency and nuances in AI voice interactions.Key InsightsAI Elicits HonestyPeople tend to be more forthright with AI agents, particularly in financially sensitive situations like discussing overdue payments. Alex speculates this is because individuals may feel less judged by an AI, leading to more truthful disclosures compared to interactions with human agents.Voice is King, AI is its HeirDespite predictions of its decline, voice remains a dominant channel for customer interactions. Alex believes that within three to five years, AI will handle as much as 90% of these voice interactions, transforming customer service with its efficiency and availability.The Rise of Company AgentsThe primary interface with most brands is expected to shift from websites and apps to conversational AI agents. This is because voice is a more natural, faster, and emotive way for humans to interact, a behavior already seen in younger generations.Machine-to-Machine FutureWe're moving towards a world where AI agents representing companies will interact directly with AI agents representing consumers. This "machine-to-machine" (M2M) paradigm will redefine commerce and the nature of how businesses and customers engage.Ontology of KnowledgeAs AI systems process vast amounts of information, creating a clear "ontology of knowledge" becomes crucial. This means structuring and categorizing information so AI can understand the context and user's underlying intent, rather than just processing raw data.Tokenized Data for PrivacyA potential solution to privacy concerns is "tokenized data." Instead of providing AI with specific personal details, users could share generalized tokens (e.g., "high-intent buyer in 30s") that allow for personalized experiences without revealing sensitive, identifiable information.AI Highlights Human InconsistenciesImplementing AI often brings to light existing inconsistencies or unacknowledged issues within a company. For instance, AI might reveal discrepancies between official scripts and how top-performing human agents actually communicate, forcing companies to address these differences.Influence as a Key Human SkillIn a future increasingly shaped by AI, Sam Altman (via Alex) suggests that the ability to "influence" others will be a paramount human skill. This uniquely human trait will be vital, whether for interacting with other people or for guiding and shaping AI systems.Contact Information*   Regal AI: regal.ai*   Email: hello@regal.ai*   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexlevin1/

AI voice technology has been around for years — think Siri or Alexa — but the magic has been missing. That's changing, and quickly!In this episode, Anish Acharya, General Partner at a16z, and Olivia Moore, Partner at a16z, explore why AI voice is reaching a breakthrough moment, how today's models feel more human than ever, and why voice is poised to become the primary way people interact with AI.With businesses already making tens of thousands of AI-driven phone calls daily, AI-powered conversations are no longer a distant vision—they're happening now. Whether it's AI companions, customer service bots, or enterprise applications, voice tech is here—and it's improving faster than anyone expected. Resources:Find Anish on X: https://x.com/illscienceFind Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweetsRead the report: https://a16z.com/ai-voice-agents-2025-update/Listen to Raising Health's episode on how voice AI is solving healthcare's workforce challenges : https://a16z.com/podcast/voice-ai-solving-healthcares-workforce-challenges-with-ankit-jain/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Imagine running your multifamily property with nothing but your voice. Sounds futuristic? It's closer than you think. Conversational AI is reshaping the future of multifamily property management. While visual tools like dashboards and 3D renderings are valuable, voice technology will drive the next wave of innovation. Picture this: you simply ask your system, "What were last month's water costs across my portfolio?" The AI instantly provides answers, flags anomalies, and can even take action—like engaging vendors for repairs. Whether it's through devices like an Echo Dot, Google Home or AI-embedded glasses, managing operations will soon be as simple as having a conversation. This shift eliminates inefficiencies like endless meetings and manual scheduling. AI agents handle data queries, vendor coordination, accounting processes, and more, while humans focus on strategic decisions and oversight. Multifamily workflows will evolve into a faster, more intelligent ecosystem with this seamless blend of automation and human expertise. And this isn't some distant sci-fi scenario—it's happening now. Over the next 12–18 months, voice-driven AI is set to revolutionize the multifamily industry. If this resonates with you, please hit the like button, subscribe for more forward-thinking insights, and let us know in the comments: How would voice AI change your daily operations? 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

From Amy: I met Sonya at a Minneapolis bookstore, where she was reading from her latest collection of essays. Her writing voice is engaging. But it's the multiplicity of roles she occupies as a writer that fascinates me: from established professor of creative writing and published author, to her embrace of various voices still waiting to be released. For the people in my audience who long to write but feel constricted by "what's permitted," this conversation just may feel freeing.We end with three promising writing prompts to try for yourself.Sonya Huber is the author of eight books, including the new essay collection, Love and Industry: A Midwestern Workbook as well as the writing guide, Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto, and an award-winning essay collection on chronic pain, Pain Woman Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System. Her other books include the Supremely Tiny Acts: A Memoir in a Day, Opa Nobody, Cover Me: A Health Insurance Memoir, and The Backwards Research Guide for Writers. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Brevity, Creative Nonfiction, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and other outlets. She teaches at Fairfield University and in the Fairfield low-residency MFA program.www.sonyahuber.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sonyahuber/The What Happened ProjectThe Three Words That Almost Ruined Me As A Writer: Show, Don't Tell  Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and creative mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Learn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

Join us on Two Voice Devs as we welcome back Roger Kibbe. Fresh off emceeing the developer track at the Unparsed Conference in London, Roger shares his insights on the biggest takeaways, trends, and challenges facing #GenAI, #VoiceFirst and #ConversationalAI developers today. Get ready for a dose of reality as Roger emphasizes the need to view LLMs as powerful tools – think hammers – rather than magical solutions. We dive deep into: Timestamps: * 0:00 - Intro * 1:56 - Exploring the Unparsed Conference * 4:47 - LLMs: The hype vs. the reality for developers * 6:37 - The underappreciated power of LLMs for "understanding", not just generating * 11:03 - The right tool for the job: Why a toolbox approach is essential for conversational AI * 13:52 - Beyond the chatbot: Detecting emotion and the future of human communication * 20:28 - Hackathon highlights and the need for more realistic QA approaches * 28:55 - Navigating the shift from deterministic to stochastic systems * 31:59 - Will AI replace junior developers? * 36:30 - How senior developers can (and can't) benefit from AI coding assistants * 39:04 - Final thoughts: The value of cutting through the hype Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of conversational AI development – grab your toolbox and hit play!

Moshi, the first real-time AI voice assistant with 70 different emotions and speaking styles, has been unveiled by French startup Kyutai. ElevenLabs' Reader App now features "Iconic Voices" which uses AI-generated voices of late Hollywood stars to read text content within the app. Google DeepMind's paper "On scalable oversight with weak LLMs judging strong LLMs" explores scalable oversight protocols using large language models (LLMs) to enable humans to supervise superhuman AI. "Learning to (Learn at Test Time): RNNs with Expressive Hidden States" proposes a new approach to sequence modeling using Test-Time Training (TTT) layers, which make the hidden state a machine learning model itself. Contact:  sergi@earkind.com Timestamps: 00:34 Introduction 01:32 Unveiling of Moshi: the first voice-enabled AI openly accessible to all 02:38 ElevenLabs Ionic Voices 04:12 Your guide to AI: July 2024 05:25 Fake sponsor 07:17 On scalable oversight with weak LLMs judging strong LLMs 08:54 Reasoning in Large Language Models: A Geometric Perspective 10:17 Learning to (Learn at Test Time): RNNs with Expressive Hidden States 12:12 Outro

What should people developing with LLMs learn from a decade of experience building Alexa skills? How will Alexa skill developers leverage the latest #GenerativeAI and #CoversationalAI tools as they continue to build #VoiceFirst and multimodal skills? Join Allen and Mark on Two Voice Devs as they delve into the evolving landscape of Alexa skill development in the era of large language models (LLMs). Sparked by a thought-provoking discussion on the Alexa forums, they explore the potential benefits and challenges of integrating LLMs into skills. Key topics and timestamps: (0:00:00) Introduction (0:02:00) LLMs and the Future of Alexa Skills (0:04:00) Limitations of Current Alexa Skill Model with LLMs (0:07:00) Benefits and Drawbacks of Developing for Alexa (0:10:30) Overlooked Potential of Multimodality with LLMs (0:14:50) Lessons from Early Voice Experiences (0:17:00) Intents vs. Tool/Function Calling (0:21:30) Handling Hallucinations and Off-Topic Requests (0:22:00) LLMs' Ability to Handle Nuanced Intents (0:28:00) Cost Considerations of LLMs (0:32:00) Monetizing LLM-Powered Alexa Skills (0:39:40) The Future of Alexa Skill Development: A Hybrid Approach? (0:40:00) Outro Tune in as they discuss the need for hybrid models, the importance of conversation design, and the uncertain future of monetization in this rapidly changing landscape. Don't forget to join the conversation on the Alexa Slack channel or leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Welcome to 2024 and welcome to our January series First Things First. All about placing Jesus first at the start of the year, and setting up the year to be in his will. Is this your first time with us? We're so glad you joined us today! We'd love to get to know you! Connect with us at https://empowerchurch.org.au/connect​​ GIVING https://empowerchurch.org.au/give​​ SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS https://youtube.com/@empowerchurch_ https://fb.com/empowerchurchau https://instagram.com/empowerchurch_ https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerchurch #empowerchurchau #sunshinecoast

On this episode, we explore whether voice-first experiences will be as ubiquitous as the internet and smartphones — and how brands can prepare for a voice-first future.Voice technology offers distinct advantages over other forms of inputs, allowing for lower effort customer interactions, increased efficiency and improved accessibility.With recent advancements in generative AI, voice-first experiences – the combined process of voice recognition and natural language processing – have the potential to completely transform how we interact with our devices in our everyday lives, leveraging multimodal environments to create the ultimate interface.Listen for the compelling insights of Tobias Dengel, president of WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, and Bret Kinsella, founder, CEO, and research director of Voicebot.ai.Tobias's book, The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice Technology, is available for purchase in hardcopy, digital and audiobook formats.Visit our website to learn more about TELUS International.

David Mathis | Resolved: to put the voice of Jesus first in 2024 — first in preference, first in practice, and first in priority.

Voice-First Apps, AI Moats, Never-Ending Games, and Anime. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in 2024.Here in our 3-part series, you'll hear directly from partners across all our verticals, as we dive even more deeply into these ideas. What's the why now? Who is already building in these spaces? What opportunities and challenges are on the horizon? And how can you get involved?Timecodes:00:00 - Big Ideas in Tech 202401:39 - Big Idea: Voice-First Apps Will Become Integral to Our Lives04:14 - The limiting factors of voice technology05:27 - What would a voice-first app look like? 06:52 - Voice tech for companionship and productivity 08:05 - The primary modality voice applications10:08 - How builders and founders can integrate voice technology13:31 - Big Idea: The Consumer AI Battleground Moves from Model to UX15:49 - How user experience can contribute toward building a moat17:57 - The commoditization of models19:55 - How should builders differentiate between model and experience?22:58 - Breakout examples for 202425:10 - Open source vs closed source26:44 - The impact of applications splitting from the infrastructure layer28:14 - Big Idea: AI-First Games That Never End29:59 -Generative AI in gaming and AI native games31:12 - Introducing generative agents as game companions 33:57 - Does the gaming community want hyper personalization?38:00 - New entrants vs the incumbents41:57 - How business models and cost structures are evolving46:21 - Advice for game builders in 202448:03 - Big Idea: Anime Games Go Mainstream49:28 - What defines anime?52:05 - Anime's monetization strategy and how it differs from other genres54:04 - Why are we seeing a rise in anime?55:56 - What is required to be successful in anime58:20 - AI, XR and inventing the next wave of anime Resources:View all 40+ big ideas: https://a16z.com/bigideas2024 Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson break down the Rays first half, including an historic start and a mediocre last month or so heading into the All-Star Break. With the All-Star festivities taking place in Darby's home state of Washington, he heads to the Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and Midsummer Classic. Brett and Darby debate whether or not Randy Arozarena has a chance to win this year's Derby.  Finally, Brett and Darby 'Rays' their voices and dish out three predictions for the second half.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode it is our Book Club Conversation and we talk about Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto by Sonya Huber, sharing who we think the book is for, how it helped with our writing, and what it adds to our ongoing conversation about craft. Find episode show notes at https://rachelthompson.co/podcast/72

In this episode it is our Book Club Conversation and we talk about Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto by Sonya Huber, sharing who we think the book is for, how it helped with our writing, and what it adds to our ongoing conversation about craft. Find episode show notes at https://rachelthompson.co/podcast/72

Sonya Huber joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about structure and time in memoir, the challenge of getting to the core of who we are and facing ourselves on the page, how her perspective on “voice” has changed over time and why that drove her to write her new book Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto.   Also in this episode: -the power of shame to silence us -how “authentic” voice might not mean what we think -a writing exercise to help jumpstart your work   Books mentioned in this episode: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf The Mezzanine by Nicholas Baker Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by Jjames Agee Writers: Andrew Monson and Peter Elbow   Sonya Huber is the author of seven books, including the new guide, Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto, and the award-winning essay collection on chronic pain, Pain Woman Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System. Her other books include Supremely Tiny Acts: A Memoir in a Day, Opa Nobody, Cover Me: A Health Insurance Memoir, and The Backwards Research Guide for Writers. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Brevity, Creative Nonfiction, and other outlets. She teaches at Fairfield University and in the Fairfield low-residency MFA program. Connect with Sonya: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonyahuber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonya.huber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyahuber/ Website: www.sonyahuber.com Sonya's books: https://bookshop.org/lists/sonya-huber-s-books -- Ronit is a teacher and speaker whose essays, creative nonfiction, and fiction have been featured in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and will be published in 2023. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

How often do you really stick your tongue outside of your mouth? Our guest, Jennifer V is an outstanding leadership and speaker coach; she works with some of the most powerful CEOs and executives to help them communicate more effectively. Today, we'll learn to speak more clearly and better connect with and serve our future coaching clients. In this episode, you'll learn the 3 mistakes all coaches make when public speaking: ❇️ How to prep yourself before a call (including sticking your tongue out) ❇️ What to talk about (and not talk about) to best connect with your prospect. ❇️ How to speak clearly on a sales call ❇️ How to warm your voice before a call ❇️ Importance of breathwork ❇️ Importance of embodiment You can immediately integrate what you learn in this episode with every sale call and speaking engagement you host - from podcasts to Facebook lives. Enjoy the show! And to meet & listen to Jen V's podcast Voice First, go here: https://www.voicefirstworld.com/swp To connect with your host - Michelle Rockwood - go here: www.michellerockwood.com

Brett Rutherford is joined by Darby Robinson to review the first half of the season, react to the Rays' first-round draft pick, and 'Rays' their voices about a number of different topics surrounding the game, including a potential Juan Soto trade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In many ways, the disparity between men and women in the workplace is manifested from the economical standpoint, societal expectations, and existing biases. How often do women apologize or minimize the importance of what they say in the workplace? This displays a lack of confidence and in order to combat that, empowerment must take place. In today’s episode, we have the founders of Voice First World. We tackle the way to success as women in business by being empowered and instilling confidence in ourselves. Jennifer Rettele-Thomas (she/her/hers) and Jen Vellenga (she/her/hers) are the co-founders of the virtual coaching company, Voice First World. They coach women to speak with presence to advance their careers in the digital age. [00:01 – 10:07] Overcoming Challenges in Careers as Women Jennifer Rettele-Thomas and Jen Vellenga founded Voice First World in 2011 as a way to empower women to use their voices confidently in their careers How taking a risk can be rewarding, even if it's scary at first. How empowering women is a necessary step in order to help them overcome any challenges they may face in their careers [10:08 – 19:32] On the Way to Success through Empowerment Helping women become successful in whatever position of life they were in Finding solutions to the gender gap in leadership through empowerment The lack of diversity among leaders during the pandemic The path to overcoming challenges to start an academic career [19:33 – 29:10] How To Deal With Rejection The benefits of not holding yourself back because of gender Overcome the lack of confidence by using language that is more assertive The importance of using the right words to show your expertise [29:09 – 32:06] How To Connect with Jennifer and Jen Work your way towards empowerment! Key Quotes: “The decision to work with women was because of some of the bias that we had seen, that we faced as women in our positions. There were many stories of bias and things that got under our skin about how women were treated in the workplace. And we wanted to be part of the solution. ” - Jen Vellenga “It [overcoming the lack of confidence] is the choice of vocabulary. And it's what you say and how you say it, and what we see at all levels… that could be adjusted to make them [women] even stronger.” - Jen Vellenga Connect with Jennifer Rettele-Thomas and Jen Vellenga

As writers and poets, we often wonder: who is this porous and gullible and hungry person writing my poems, who is feeding her and is she for real? Is it truly me who wrote this? Is that my story, my voice? Why don't I sound like myself—or worse, why does my self sound…not quite right? These questions can be painful, discouraging, silencing. Let's move beyond them and go deeper into the real mysteries, the useful ones, the ones that help us write and propel us further into our journey as writers. In this talk, Brenda Shaughnessy examined why some “first words” last, what trusting your voice means, and how inchoate feelings can be transformed into art. This event took place on April 19, 2022. Learn more: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/

**Who You'll Hear**Guest: Bradley Metrock (CEO of Project Voice)Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)The guest for this month is Bradley Metrock, CEO of Project Voice and General Partner of Project Voice Capital Partners, who joins us to discuss the ins and outs of voice technology. Bradley starts with sharing how his personal and professional experience revolves around voice technology, AI, and publishing, then makes an in-depth analysis of how the emergence and rise of voice technology and voice AI has been making a revolutionary impact on publishing and various industries.In the end, Bradley recommends two events that voice AI and publishing practitioners would never want to miss out: Project Voice 2022 (April 25-28, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tennessee) and Digital Book World 2023 (Jan 16-18, 2023, in NYC). For more cutting-edge voice tech, please visit Project Voice and listen to his podcast This Week in Voice. Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

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In this episode, Roger talks with entrepreneur Michael Novak. Michael and Roger discuss Michael's history with voice, his work with the Open Voice Network, voice and privacy, and  where and how Web3 and  the metaverse intersect with voice. As always Roger asks his guest to give his voice predictions at the end!Keeping in TouchMichael on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/iotmichaelnovakMichael on Twitter - @MisterNovaHost: Roger Kibbe(@rogerkibbe) is a senior developer evangelist for Samsungwww.linkedin.com/in/rkibbeEpisodesAll Bixby Developers Chat Episodes are available on your favorite podcast player and at:bixbydev.buzzsprout.comMore about BixbySamsung Bixby is a next-generation, AI platform that enables developers to build rich voice and conversational AI experiences for the Bixby Marketplace, and Bixby devices including phones, watches, televisions, smart appliances, and more.Bixby Developers Homepage - https://bixbydevelopers.com/Bixby Developers Github - https://github.com/bixbydevelopersBixby Developers YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/bixbydevelopersBixby Developers Twitter - twitter.com/BixbyDevelopersBixby Developers Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BixbyDevelopers/Support the show (https://www.bixbydevelopers.com)

Join us as we talk:career changes, what Taly is building at Blink, what its like to be female founder, being a woman in tech generally, transitioning into product management, building a platform that allows people to make deeper connections, and so much more!THIS WEEK'S GUEST:Taly Matiteyahu is the cofounder and CEO of Blink, a voice-first speed dating app, which was inspired by a revelatory experience at a blackout restaurant where Taly befriended fellow diners and felt the power of connecting with others free of looks-driven assumptions.Taly obtained her Bachelor's degree from New York University before earning her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2015. After working at a big law firm in NYC, Taly left legal practice for a more dynamic and innovative role in legal operations, first at Datadog and then at Netflix, before transitioning to work as a Product Manager at a legal tech company.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PowerLounge)

In this episode, Roger talks with his colleague at Samsung, Prasad Sethumadhavan. Prasad has had a career working with Microsoft Cortana, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung Bixby as well as earlier voice assistants like TellMe. Roger and Prasad discuss the state of voice, what is working and what isn't and why, and the future of voice.Roger and Prasad discuss:Prasad's backgroundTellMe - the "OG" telephone-based phone assistantB2B and B2C voice and how B2B is hot in voice nowVoice CommerceViv Labs and its next-gen voice platformWhere Bixby was and isVoice and IOT devices/SmarthomeHow a virtual version of a human assistant is the ultimate goalThe infamous Knowledge Navigator demo and how close we areChallenges with voice, discoverability, NLU needs, etcWeb, mobile, and voicePrasad's hidden gemPrasad's 2022 and 10-year predictionsKeeping in TouchPrasad on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/prasadsethumadhavanHost: Roger Kibbe(@rogerkibbe) is a senior developer evangelist for Samsungwww.linkedin.com/in/rkibbeEpisodesAll Bixby Developers Chat Episodes are available on your favorite podcast player and at:bixbydev.buzzsprout.comMore about BixbySamsung Bixby is a next-generation, AI platform that enables developers to build rich voice and conversational AI experiences for the Bixby Marketplace, and Bixby devices including phones, watches, televisions, smart appliances, and more.Bixby Developers Homepage - https://bixbydevelopers.com/Bixby Developers Github - https://github.com/bixbydevelopersBixby Developers YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/bixbydevelopersBixby Developers Twitter - twitter.com/BixbyDevelopersBixby Developers Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BixbyDevelopers/Support the show (https://www.bixbydevelopers.com)

Episode 1: As co-founders of Voice First World, we (Jen V. and JRT) are curious about the intersection of public speaking and leadership presence. We ask women to speak with presence in all their spheres of influence...without being perfect. This podcast exists to uncover what's stopping women from speaking up. Our guests inspire women to embrace imperfection and lead at the highest levels anyway. Book a call HERE to see if it's a good fit for us to work together - it's a free call!

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Dr. Teri Fisher: "There is this whole area now called Sonic Branding. What that means for brands and healthcare environments is very important. Everybody has to start to think "What does your brand sound like. For example when you walk into a hospital many times you can hear alarms going off all the time."Full Episode 20: Voice Tech in Healthcare: How Voice First, AI and Voice Assistants will Revolutionize Modern Healthcare and Transform Our Homes Into Personalized Medical Clinics.Podcast or vlog: The Power of Audio + Science + AI with Jasmine Moradi (https://www.jasminemoradi.com, Spotify, Apple Music & Google Play)Soundbites#1 Dr. Teri Fisher: The Voice First Influencer. (01:30)#2 From Touch to Voice: Adding Voice to the Touch Screen User Experience. (06:21) #3 Voice First Interface: The Future of Interaction? (09:58)#4 The Voice Enabled Revolution: Why is Voice so Compelling? (13:29)#5 The Next Healthcare Experience: “The Right Health Care at the Right Time at the Right Place.” (20:21)#6 It is Time to Strategically Apply Sonic Branding in Hospitals to Decrease Negative Emotional Effects on Patients! (27:20)#7 Use Cases: How Hospitals and Companies are Right Now Implementing Voice First Technology in Healthcare. (31:07)#8 How Voice Technology & AI will Transform Our Homes into Personalized Medical Clinics. (35:31)#9 The Future of Voice in Healthcare: Bringing the Customer's Voice into Medicine. (39:59)Host:

Dr. Teri Fisher: "As a kid I got this new technology, and it was my first personal computer, a Tandy Computer Radio Shack."Full Episode 20: Voice Tech in Healthcare: How Voice First, AI and Voice Assistants will Revolutionize Modern Healthcare and Transform Our Homes Into Personalized Medical Clinics.Podcast or vlog: The Power of Audio + Science + AI with Jasmine Moradi (https://www.jasminemoradi.com, Spotify, Apple Music & Google Play)Soundbites#1 Dr. Teri Fisher: The Voice First Influencer. (01:30)#2 From Touch to Voice: Adding Voice to the Touch Screen User Experience. (06:21) #3 Voice First Interface: The Future of Interaction? (09:58)#4 The Voice Enabled Revolution: Why is Voice so Compelling? (13:29)#5 The Next Healthcare Experience: “The Right Health Care at the Right Time at the Right Place.” (20:21)#6 It is Time to Strategically Apply Sonic Branding in Hospitals to Decrease Negative Emotional Effects on Patients! (27:20)#7 Use Cases: How Hospitals and Companies are Right Now Implementing Voice First Technology in Healthcare. (31:07)#8 How Voice Technology & AI will Transform Our Homes into Personalized Medical Clinics. (35:31)#9 The Future of Voice in Healthcare: Bringing the Customer's Voice into Medicine. (39:59)Host:

Dr. Teri Fisher: "We can break it down into four different categories. Informational type of voice experience where a patient can talk to a smart speaker and it gives them back information. There are some that are more like a guide to your care."Full Episode 20: Voice Tech in Healthcare: How Voice First, AI and Voice Assistants will Revolutionize Modern Healthcare and Transform Our Homes Into Personalized Medical Clinics.Podcast or vlog: The Power of Audio + Science + AI with Jasmine Moradi (https://www.jasminemoradi.com, Spotify, Apple Music & Google Play)Soundbites#1 Dr. Teri Fisher: The Voice First Influencer. (01:30)#2 From Touch to Voice: Adding Voice to the Touch Screen User Experience. (06:21) #3 Voice First Interface: The Future of Interaction? (09:58)#4 The Voice Enabled Revolution: Why is Voice so Compelling? (13:29)#5 The Next Healthcare Experience: “The Right Health Care at the Right Time at the Right Place.” (20:21)#6 It is Time to Strategically Apply Sonic Branding in Hospitals to Decrease Negative Emotional Effects on Patients! (27:20)#7 Use Cases: How Hospitals and Companies are Right Now Implementing Voice First Technology in Healthcare. (31:07)#8 How Voice Technology & AI will Transform Our Homes into Personalized Medical Clinics. (35:31)#9 The Future of Voice in Healthcare: Bringing the Customer's Voice into Medicine. (39:59)Host:

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) sits down with Ricardo Garcia-Amaya, CEO of VOIQ, to discuss his unique path into working with voice technology and AI.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) sits down with technology pioneer and legend Brian Roemmele, as part of April's Voice of the Car Summit, to talk voice technology and conversational AI.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) interviews superstar voice developer, Alexa Champion, and Bixby Premier Developer Ilarna Nche, who currently works for Matchbox.io.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) interviews voice tech visionary and current Samsung executive Adam Cheyer.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) interviews AI pioneer and startup advisor Steve Ardire. The VoiceFirst Roundtable is part of the VoiceFirst.FM podcast network.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) interviews Maaike Groenewege, a conversational designer as well as founder of Women in Voice (Netherlands). The VoiceFirst Roundtable is part of the VoiceFirst.FM network.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) speaks with Julie Maas, Senior Product Manager for Voice and Multi-Modal Sensemaking Products and Tools for Intel Corporation. The VoiceFirst Roundtable is part of the VoiceFirst.FM podcast network.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) speaks with Suhas Uliyar, VP Digital Assistant, AI, Mobile and Integration with Oracle, about his role and the company's ongoing efforts to bring conversational AI into the enterprise. The VoiceFirst Roundtable is part of the VoiceFirst.FM podcast network.

Host Bradley Metrock (CEO, Score Publishing) speaks with Bianca Phillips, Australia's expert on the intersection of technology, law, ethics, and modern healthcare. The VoiceFirst Roundtable is part of the VoiceFirst.FM podcast network.

The VoiceFirst Roundtable, VoiceFirst.FM's half-hour one-on-one interview show, returns for Season 2. The show kicks off with Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals, discussing the company's origin story, the importance behind sentiment analysis, and the future of voice tech and AI which incorporates technology that helps provide greater context to interactions.

The hottest topic in AI this year is something called voice computing. In fact it's been described as the latest […] The post https://drpepermd.com/episode/2-voice-first-computing/ (Voice First Computing) appeared first on https://drpepermd.com (Dr Peper MD).

On this final episode of our #VoiceFirst series, we talk with two entrepreneurs who are in the throes of building a voice first company.  John Goss and Mark Phillips from Simplispoken sit down with Adam to discuss how they're approaching building non-trivial infrastructure for voice, how to think about acting as a voice-first business, and the potential of voice first for small businesses. 

080: Living in a Voice First World with Doug Devitre   Doug Devitre, CSP gives us a head start on the rising ‘voice first movement' and how you can potentially beat the rush to utilizing Amazon's Alexa for your speaking business before it gets too crowded! From publishing apps to creating specific skills! Doug also tells us why we should be focusing on technology like Alexa in the first place and how it can be monetized!   In This Episode, You'll Learn…   The ‘Voice First Movement' Using Alexa Blueprints Publishing your app on Alexa Monetizing Alexa Is Alexa at risk of saturated and outdated content? Using Alexa on stage as a speaker Why you should focus on Alexa for your speaking business Industries that would benefit from Alexa the most Pivoting your business towards the ‘voice first' world Voice-to-voice book?     Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode   Amazon Alexa for Business Doug's Website

On this episode, Bradley Metrock from Score Publishing (Alexa Conference) joins the show to discuss how B2B businesses can pursue niched #firstvoice ideas to drive results for their business. 

In our last episode, we talked about the arrival of the “voice-first” movement, covering the current landscape for voice technology and some of the immediate implications for marketers. In ​Part 2 of this series, ​we shift our focus to the future. In this episode, we'll discuss the future of voice technology, the impact of voice-commerce, ways to future-proof your website –  and finally, answer the question “will voice kill the website?”