Jeremiah Lowin

Jeremiah Lowin, Founder and CEO of Prefect, dives deep into the world of AI and its implications for investment strategies and data management. He breaks down the fundamentals of pre-trained transformers and the significance of latent space in technology. The conversation explores the evolving dynamics of AI model development and the intricacies of APIs. Additionally, Lowin discusses the entrepreneurial mindset required for AI-driven ventures and the balance between AI’s power and its limitations in coding, making it a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.

This is the story of Backstage -- a “platform of platforms”, built by Spotify and open to anyone as open source software. Tune in to hear insights about when to build vs buy - and when to open source - or not! Interviews with Jeremiah Lowin, CEO of Prefect.io, a company that runs on what is called an open core model, as well as from Spotify insiders like Pia Nilsson, Director of Engineering and Tyson Singer, Head of Technology and Platforms.

Jeremiah Lowin is the founder & CEO of Prefect, a dataflow automation company. Jeremiah joins Jim for his second appearance on Infinite Loops to discuss executing, storytelling, artificial intelligence and, of course, puns. Important Links: Prefect.io Disney Research Hub The story of the fake statue of Venus Show Notes: Slack, puns and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Planning, executing and the story of Prefect in 2022 Why naming things is a superpower If you can’t pivot, you’re dead Make original mistakes AI, storytelling, deep fakes and open source Books Mentioned: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy; by Douglas Adams What Works on Wall Street; by Jim O'Shaughnessy The Beginning of Infinity; by David Deutsch

Jeremiah Lowin, founder of Prefect.io, and Chetan Puttagunta, partner at Benchmark Capital, delve deep into the fascinating open-source software business model. They explain how companies can give away valuable tools for free while monetizing additional features, fostering community trust, and reshaping development approaches. The discussion covers the shift to cloud-based models, community engagement, and the potential of API-first strategies that democratize innovation. Their insights reveal how these principles can transcend software, offering lessons for various industries.

Jeremiah Lowin, a former statistician turned founder of Prefect, discusses machine learning in investing. He addresses data workflows, friction between data scientists and engineers, deploying machine learning in investing, the importance of data and error minimization. The conversation explores applications in finance, model testing, label formation, and the significance of interpretability in machine learning.