Chris sits down with Ankur Goyal to talk about DocQuery, Impira’s new open source ML model. DocQuery lets you ask questions about semi-structured data (like invoices) and unstructured documents (like contracts) using Large Language Models (LLMs). Ankur illustrates many of the ways DocQuery can help people tame documents, and references Chris’s real life tasks as a non-profit director to demonstrate that DocQuery is indeed practical AI. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Featuring:Ankur Goyal – Twitter, LinkedInChris Benson – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, WebsiteShow Notes: DocQuery DocQuery Announcement DocQuery Blog Announcement DocQuery | GitHub Impira Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Ankur Goyal, CEO of Braintrust, discusses the importance of LLM evals, having two AI roadmaps, and the impact of AI on software development. Topics include AI advancements, tool calling, and advice for young software engineers. Goyal shares insights on selecting AI models, staying updated on AI developments, and the significance of purpose in career growth.

Ankur Goyal, the Founder and CEO of Braintrust, discusses pivotal strategies for product development in the AI landscape. He dives into the unique challenges AI engineering faces and how Braintrust's platform enhances evaluation processes. Goyal emphasizes the importance of robust onboarding features and effective user feedback for continuous improvement. Sharing insights on building strong relationships with customers and investors, he also explores the future of AI, advocating for the essential role of human creativity in this evolving field.