Does A Frog Have Scorpion Nature? "Damn Chatbots" with Demetrios Brinkmann
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Jun 17, 2025 
Demetrios Brinkmann, a Certified Cool Dude (TM) and MLOps Community leader, dives into the world of machine learning and authenticity in professional life. He discusses the hype around AI in business and the job market, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections over conformity. With humor, he critiques current chatbot interfaces and explores the challenges of open-source software contributions. The conversation also touches on navigating venture capital dynamics, community building, and the need for better AI architectures to meet future demands.
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Networking Trumps Traditional Job Search
- Demetrios shares how his job search mostly succeeded through networking and personal connections rather than traditional CV submissions.
- Building content and putting yourself out there pays back far more than cold applications.
Simple ML Beats Complex Hype
- Machine learning projects often hype complex methods but simple approaches can yield massive ROI.
- For instance, a random forest or keyword search could improve a real-world problem by just a fraction, worth billions.
Value of Recommender Systems
- Recommender systems generate enormous revenue, making them a prime area for ML engineers.
- Attaching yourself to projects with clear business impact maximizes ROI and career success.
