Evangelos Simoudis

Evangelos Simoudis, a venture investor and corporate innovation expert at Synapse Partners, joins to discuss the dual-edged sword of AI in the workforce. They examine AI-driven layoffs, emphasizing the importance of investment in upskilling and R&D. The conversation highlights how trust in AI outputs can be fragile due to unpredictable behaviors and the need for better government coordination on AI access. They also delve into legal complexities surrounding platform liability as AI systems take on more editorial roles in content creation.

Evangelos Simoudis, an entrepreneur and investor in technology strategy, joins to discuss breakthroughs from CES 2026. He highlights the proliferation of humanoid robots, noting their current impracticality despite investor excitement. The conversation shifts to software-defined vehicles and the growing push for autonomous capabilities. They also analyze recent U.S. export control changes on AI chips and China's aggressive response in chip self-sufficiency, raising concerns about tech competition. Simoudis warns about potential risks of open-source models in this evolving landscape.

Evangelos Simoudis, a venture investor and corporate innovation expert at Synapse Partners, joins the discussion to unpack how AI is reshaping the workforce and corporate strategies. He explains the complexities behind AI-driven layoffs, categorizing them into untrainability and automation. They also explore the need for ROI in massive capital investments in AI, while discussing how LLMOps can manage financial efficiencies. Evangelos emphasizes the importance of cross-functional teams for successful AI integration, highlighting the evolving landscape of AI as a utility.