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/

SPONSORS:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle's next-generation cloud platform delivers blazing-fast AI and ML performance with 50% less for compute and 80% less for outbound networking compared to other cloud providers. OCI powers industry leaders like Vodafone and Thomson Reuters with secure infrastructure and application development capabilities. New U.S. customers can get their cloud bill cut in half by switching to OCI before March 31, 2024 at https://oracle.com/cognitive

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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)

(29:18) Sponsors: Shopify

(30:38) Challenges and Solutions in Data Mapping (Part 2)

(40:18) Evolution of AI Models in Business Context

(51:13) Illumex: The Perfect Platform for Control Freaks

(52:32) Building Trust and Governance in Data Analytics

(55:21) The Role of Analysts in Data-Driven Decision Making

(55:55) Addressing Underutilized Data and BI Dashboards

(57:59) Challenges in Data Accuracy and Anomalies

(59:05) Managing Data Volume and Context Windows

(01:01:02) Semantic Entities and Workflow Validation

(01:03:24) Metadata-Based Business Models

(01:09:04) The Future of Data Management and Integration

(01:11:55) User Personas and Self-Service Evolution

(01:13:58) Pricing Models for Enterprise SaaS Products

(01:17:11) The Future of Data Analytics Careers

(01:21:24) Academic Research and Industry Inspiration

(01:26:39) AI Education for the Next Generation

(01:28:39) Outro

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