11. Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning with Brian Raymond

With the continued advancement of machine learning models, it’s only a matter of time before we see the true value of unstructured data. In this episode, Tyler nerds out with Brian Raymond, the founder and CEO of Unstructured.IO, a software development company that’s helping businesses prepare for machine learning to start unlocking the power of their data. Brian took a non-linear career path, leaving a PhD program to work at the CIA and then the White House, followed by a humbling experience in the world of investment banking, to today where he is Founder/CEO of the machine learning startup Unstructured.io. Today, Brian tells us what needs to happen before machine learning models become mission-ready. 

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What’s Happening on the Second Front:

• Tyler and Brian share their respective ego-bounding experiences 
• Building your intellectual toolkit: The value of stepping out of your area of expertise
• How Unstructured.IO aims to help companies get their data ready for machine learning
• The current pros and cons of LLM’s (large language models)
• How AI will increase productivity—discussing the prospect of job substitution
• Focus on the FACTS - Food, Art, Clothing, Technology and Shelter 
• Leveraging all of your gigs (to get the ones you *really* want and getting reps in the game)

Connect with Brian:

• LinkedIn: Brian S. Raymond
• Website: unstructured.io

Connect with Tyler:

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt 
• Website: secondfront.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions