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An Application-Free Future? Speaking Directly to Data with illumex CEO Inna Tokarev Sela

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Navigating the SaaS Pricing and Job Market Landscape

This chapter explores the intricacies of pricing enterprise SaaS products, focusing on tiered models and architectural efficiencies to enhance affordability in AI contexts. It also discusses the shifting job market for new graduates in software development and data analytics, emphasizing the need for continuous skills development. Additionally, the conversation addresses the evolving education landscape under generative AI, highlighting the importance of self-directed learning and adaptive teaching strategies.

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In this episode, Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO of illumex, delves into the latest advancements in AI and data management. She discusses the foundational vision behind illumex, a company she started in 2021 to revolutionize the way businesses interact with data. Inna explains illumex's approach to creating application-free futures for knowledge workers by utilizing metadata to automate context and reasoning, ensuring efficient and secure data handling. The conversation covers illumex’s techniques for integrating business logic without directly accessing sensitive data, challenges faced in AI implementation, and the future of data analytics. Inna also offers insights into preparing individuals for evolving job roles in the tech industry, touching on academic research and real-world applications.

Check out illumex at: https://illumex.ai/

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00) Teaser

(00:38) About the Episode

(03:54) Introduction to the Cognitive Revolution

(04:42) The Vision Behind illumex

(05:33) Application-Free Future

(10:47) Demonstration of illumex Capabilities

(13:39) Understanding Enterprise Data

(15:35) Automated Ontology Creation (Part 1)

(19:28) Sponsors: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) | NetSuite

(22:08) Automated Ontology Creation (Part 2)

(23:39) Challenges and Solutions in Data Mapping (Part 1)