Thomas Wiecki
Founder of PyMC Labs and co-author of PyMC. He has been building systems that help companies make actual business decisions, combining Bayesian modeling and synthetic consumers with LLMs to simulate customer reactions, guide marketing spend, and support strategy.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 58: Building GenAI Systems That Make Business Decisions with Thomas Wiecki (PyMC Labs)
Thomas Wiecki, founder of PyMC Labs and co-author of PyMC, dives into how generative AI can shape business decisions. He discusses using large language models as synthetic consumers to test product ideas, revealing the efficiency of AI over traditional surveys. Thomas emphasizes Bayesian modeling's role in providing trustworthy insights and navigating complex data. His experience with Colgate highlights the iterative design of AI systems for better product and marketing strategies, urging a balance between innovative models and reliability.
Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 26min
585: PyMC for Bayesian Statistics in Python
Dr. Thomas Wiecki, Core Developer of PyMC, discusses Bayesian statistics, PyMC development, commercial applications, successful company culture, and top resources for learning. Topics include efficiency in model training, hierarchical models, Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms, and building a collaborative work environment at PyMC Labs.
