S8E3: Jaclyn Rice Nelson and her Expert Engineers at Tribe AI are Bringing Businesses into the Modern World of AI and Machine Learning

Join us for another insightful conversation with Jaclyn Rice Nelson, the visionary CEO and founder of Tribe AI. Tribe AI is a firm that provides and connects AI and machine learning-focused engineers to businesses wanting to optimize their operations and make data-driven decisions. Jackie noticed a gap in the market where many specialized AI/ ML engineers were only hired via the occasional ad-hoc consulting gig. However, she knew there were countless companies that desperately needed the help of exactly these experts. She wanted to build a new market for leveraging AI experts. This was the birth of Tribe AI. 

Themes in this episode navigating the windy path to identifying a gap in the market, alternative ways to start, fund, and scale a startup, and the future of AI in today’s market, including a discussion on defensibility and IP. Let’s open the door. 

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5:45 - Where did Jackie grow up and how did that shape her view of the world?
8:07 - Did Jackie ever think she would become a founder?
10:11 - How was Jackie’s experience at Google?
13:45 - What is the origin of Coalition Operators' mission of empowering women investors?
17:47 - How did Jackie meet her cofounder?
21:50 - What was the “aha moment” that sparked the start of Tribe AI?
25:07 - How has the AI landscape been changing and what effect has that had on Tribe AI?
27:59 - How are companies utilizing Tribe AI?
29:16 - What was a moment in founding Tribe AI when things didn’t go as planned?
34:17 - How do Tribe AI and its engineers think about IP and ownership?
37:03 - What are some ideologies that Jackie has heard in regard to privacy in APIs?
40:10 - How is Jackie thinking about the application layer?
43:58 - Who is a woman who has had a profound impact on Jackie and her career?

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