Gabriel Weintraub
Professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford focusing on digital marketplaces, procurement, and the applications of AI to markets and government efficiency.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 5: The Hard Truth About Building AI Systems and What Most Leaders Miss About AI
Gabriel Weintraub, the Amman Professor of Operations at Stanford, shares his wealth of experience from Uber and Mercado Libre. He discusses bridging the gap between leadership and tech teams to foster data-driven organizations. Gabriel emphasizes the importance of starting with foundational steps in AI adoption and creating a culture that celebrates experimentation. He also highlights the unique AI opportunities in Latin America and the transformative power of generative AI for smaller teams, advocating a problem-first approach to drive impact.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 32min
The future of digital markets
Gabriel Weintraub, a Stanford professor focusing on digital marketplaces and AI, sheds light on how platforms like Amazon and Uber disrupt industries. He emphasizes the importance of market design, identifying objectives like trust and clarity first. The conversation pivots to AI's transformative role in enhancing market search and reducing transaction frictions. With insights from Chilean procurement, Weintraub advocates for technology that complements human workers and urges businesses to solve core problems before leveraging AI. His optimistic vision centers on thoughtful future AI applications.
