

🤖 How Joan's Linguistics Background Became Her Gateway to AI
Jun 8, 2025
Join linguist-turned-tech-expert Joan Palmiter Bajorek, the founder of Clarity AI, as she shares her dynamic transition into conversational AI. Discover how her passion for clean, structured data is revolutionizing industries like agriculture and manufacturing. Joan discusses the challenges of modernizing traditional practices with AI, the importance of relationship-building for career resilience, and strategies for leveraging AI in personal branding. Her insights offer a vibrant look at the future of AI and its potential to create diverse income streams.
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Linguistics to AI Journey
- Joan started in AI from a linguistics background, jokingly calling linguistics a gateway to computer science.
- She was labeled a voice AI influencer in 2018, witnessing AI's rapid rise in respect and application.
Clarity AI's Industry Focus
- Joan's firm Clarity AI builds custom AI solutions, currently for agriculture and manufacturing.
- She emphasizes cleaning and structuring data as foundational for AI success in industries still using pen and paper.
Unexpected Agriculture AI Project
- Joan unexpectedly connected with an agriculture startup founder, leading her to AI work in agriculture despite no prior experience.
- She adapted by learning about sensor data and even changed her wardrobe for farm visits.