HumAIn Podcast

Edge AI Revolution: Building Private Enterprise Automations with Knapsack's Mark HeynenMark Heynen is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Knapsack, where he's building private AI automations for enterprise use. A seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive, Mark has founded five companies and held key positions at tech giants including Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). His career spans from pioneering online pricing analytics in London to expanding mobile technology access in emerging markets.Episode Highlights:[00:00-03:21] From Startup to Big Tech: Heinen's Journey[03:21-06:36] Knapsack's Three Pillars for Enterprise AI[06:36-10:00] Edge Computing Transforms Small Language Models[10:00-15:40] AI Applications Across Industry Sectors[15:40-20:05] AI Automation Reshapes Future of Work[20:05-23:23] Transforming Professional Work Through AI Episode Links:  Knapsack: https://www.knapsack.ai/ Mark Heynen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markheynen/ Mark Heynen’s Twitter: http://x.com/markheynen PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:   https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter:  https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Human Firewall: AI's Double Edge in Cybersecurity with Rob Gurzeev of CyCognitoRob Gurzeev is the CEO and Co-Founder of CyCognito, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company trusted by over 20 of the Global 100 companies. With a background in the elite Israeli Intelligence Corps unit 8200, Rob brings a unique blend of offensive security expertise and innovative thinking to the cybersecurity landscape. Prior to founding CyCognito in 2017, he led the Offensive Security group at C4 (later acquired by Elbit Systems), where he developed intelligence-gathering platforms for agencies.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Introduction: HumAIn and Rob Gurzeev[01:01] Rob's Journey: Intelligence to Silicon Valley[02:03] Technology Potential vs. Implementation Gap[04:02] Application Security's Coverage Problem[06:20] Attackers Exploit Path of Least Resistance[09:03] AI: Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity[11:35] AI Revolutionizing Reconnaissance[15:40] Precision and Recall in Security AI[17:19] Asset Classification and Attribution Challenges[21:01] Scale of Vulnerability Management[26:04] Critical Thinking in AI Age[28:39] CyCognito's External Attack Surface Management[30:51] Closing ThoughtsEpisode Links:  CyCognito: https://www.cycognito.com/ Rob Gurzeev’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurzeev/ Rob Gurzeev’s Twitter: https://x.com/Rob_Gurz PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:   https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter:  https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beyond Spreadsheets: How Ambient AI is Reshaping Financial Planning with Runway’s CEO Siqi ChenSiqi Chen is the CEO and Founder of Runway, a finance platform revolutionizing business planning and analysis. With a diverse background spanning gaming, social media, and technology, Siqi has been a serial entrepreneur and leader in the tech industry for over two decades. He previously served as CEO of Sandbox VR and held executive positions at Postmates and Zynga. Siqi's experience ranges from software engineering at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to founding and selling a gaming company to Zynga. His expertise in product development, growth strategies, and financial planning has led him to create Runway, a platform that aims to disrupt the $80 trillion business industry by integrating ambient intelligence into financial planning and analysis. Siqi is also an angel investor, supporting various successful startups in the tech ecosystem. He holds a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.Episode Highlights:[00:03] Introducing Runway: Revolutionizing Financial Planning[01:39] Redefining Finance Through Software[03:30] Sandbox VR: Catalyst for Financial Innovation[06:12] Reimagining Interfaces: Design-First Financial Approach[08:07] Ambient Intelligence: New AI Paradigm[10:46] Building Complex Products: Challenges and Innovations[13:44] Common Pain Points in Financial Planning[16:33] Disrupting Finance: Overcoming Industry Challenges[18:25] Integrations: Creating Holistic Business Simulations[20:52] Future of Finance Teams: Strategic PartnersEpisode Links:  Runway: https://runway.com/ Siqi Chen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/ Siqi Chen’s Twitter: https://x.com/blader PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:   https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter:  https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Secure RAG Systems: A DeepTech Exploration with Protecto’s COO, Protik MukhopadhyayProtik Mukhopadhyay is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Protecto.ai, a venture-backed company specializing in secure and privacy-focused Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. With over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, large language models, and data privacy, Protik is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the AI industry.OUTLINE:3:03 RAG Systems Key Dimensions5:46 RAG Implementation Challenges8:31 Effective RAG Use Cases11:16 AI Ethics in RAG14:01 Protecto's Data Protection Approach17:31 RAG Development Lessons Learned20:16 On-premise vs. SaaS Deployment22:46 Role-based Access in RAGEpisode Links:  Protecto AI: https://www.protecto.aiWhitepaper: https://www.protecto.ai/trustworthy-ai-whitepaper Sign up for a GenAI Strategy Roadmap Session: https://aistrategynow.com/  Protik Mukhopadhyay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/protikm/ Protik Mukhopadhyay’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/protik_m PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:  https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scaling AI For Enterprise: Inflection AI’s Roadmap to Human-Centered Solutions with CEO Sean WhiteSean White is the CEO of Inflection AI, a pioneer in human-centered artificial intelligence. With a career spanning decades in tech innovation, Sean has been at the forefront of computer vision and AI technology. His experience includes key roles at Mozilla as Chief R&D Officer, work on augmented reality at the Smithsonian and Columbia University, and contributions to early web-based email systems. Sean's passion for human-computer interaction and collaborative intelligence drives Inflection AI's mission to create AI systems that enhance human capabilities and improve organizations.OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction and Sean's background4:09 - Inflection AI's position in the AI landscape8:43 - Balancing consumer and enterprise AI products10:14 - Inflection AI Studio approach12:59 - Emotional intelligence in AI development15:12 - Open source philosophy in AI18:09 - Ideal use cases for Inflection AI in enterprises21:00 - Rollout strategy for enterprise AI solutions23:16 - Closing thoughts and call to actionEpisode Links:  Inflection AI: https://inflection.ai/ Request Inflection AI API Access: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM9Iz1KzaRlfgDrYrldoPDnXbhO5LW3-hqmQCd56YpheEN7g/viewform Sean White’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwhite/Sean White’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanwhite PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:  https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI Strategy Unveiled: Former IBM Chief AI Officer on Enterprise AI SuccessSeth Dobrin is a prominent figure in the AI and data science industry. He is the co-founder and GP of One Infinity Ventures, a venture fund focused on deep tech and responsible AI. Seth is also the founder of Quantum AI, a consulting company specializing in AI strategy, governance, and education for Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. Previously, he served as the Chief AI Officer at IBM. With nearly two decades of experience in data and AI transformations, Seth is the author of "AIQ: For a Human-Focused Future," which outlines his methodology for successfully implementing AI in enterprise settings.OUTLINE:01:04 Introduction of Seth Dobrin and his background04:58 Early corporate AI initiatives described as a "scam"08:30 Aligning AI with business strategy10:41 The concept of AI IQ13:01 Role of the Chief AI Officer16:37 Data quality and governance19:23 Coexistence of traditional AI/ML and Gen AI21:30 Balancing innovation with ethical considerations23:31 Early warning signs of AI initiatives going off track24:55 Fostering an AI-ready culture28:23 Challenges and opportunities in AI adoption29:52 Closing remarks and book promotionEpisode Links:  Seth Dobrin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdobrin/ Seth Dobrin Website: https://drsethdobrin.com/ PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist:  https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beyond ChatGPT: Unlocking Enterprise Value in the Age of Generative AIPaul Baier is the CEO of GAI Insights, a company specializing in generative AI strategies for enterprises. With over 25 years of experience in B2B sales and venture-backed companies, Paul has become a thought leader in the AI space. He previously worked at FirstFuel, using traditional AI for building efficiency analysis. Paul is known for developing frameworks like "Own Your Own Intelligence" (OYOI) and WINS, which help businesses navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. He also leads weekly Gen AI learning labs and is actively involved in initiatives to grow AI talent in Massachusetts.0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Paul's AI journey4:30 - OYOI concept7:45 - WINS framework11:20 - Gen AI learning labs15:40 - AI Blueprint for MA19:30 - Embracing AI change22:45 - GAI Insights initiatives24:15 - Closing remarksEpisode Links:  Paul Baier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbaier GAI Insights OYOI: https://gaiinsights.com/own-your-own-intelligence AI Blueprint: https://ai-blueprint-ma.com/ GAI Insights News: https://gaiinsights.com/news-1-0 GAI Insights Learning Lab: https://gaiinsights.com/learning-lab PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist: https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethical AI in Action: How Plainsight is Transforming Business IntelligenceKit Merker is the CEO of Plainsight Technologies, a company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Kit has held positions at major companies like Microsoft and Google, where he was an early team member for Kubernetes. His expertise spans developer tools, DevOps, cloud computing, and now AI applications for business. Kit is passionate about responsible AI development and implementing ethical practices in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.OUTLINE:0:00 - Introduction and Kit's background4:08 - Plainsight's mission and technology7:57 - Evolution of computing power and AI applications11:12 - Ethical AI and the future of work15:41 - AI demos and technological hype20:40 - Responsible AI and data usage in business28:38 - Importance of ethical AI implementation30:09 - Conclusion and call to actionEpisode Links:  Kit Merker’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitmerker/ Plainsights Website: http://plainsight.ai/filters PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Full episodes playlist: https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Next Frontier in AI: Multi-Agent Frameworks and the Path to AGIMartin Musiol is an AI expert, founder, and CEO of GenerativeAI.net. With a background from the Technical University of Munich, Martin has been at the forefront of generative AI since 2016. He created the world's first online course on generative AI and has worked as the Gen AI lead for Europe at Infosys. Martin is the author of "Generative AI: Navigating the Course to the Artificial General Intelligence Future" and is currently building a startup focused on multi-agent AI frameworks.0:00 - Introduction3:00 - GANs to Transformers8:00 - Mamba architecture14:00 - Current state of Generative AI20:00 - Martin's book on Generative AI and AGI27:00 - AI-powered robotics in industry29:30 - RAG systems34:30 - Context windows in language models35:10 - Martin's new venture39:00 - Closing thoughts on Generative AI economyEpisode Links:  Martin Musiol LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmusiol1/ MartinMusiol Website: https://generativeai.net/ Generative AI Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394205910 PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cCF6PZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SsKHzg RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9Full episodes playlist:  https://www.humainpodcast.com/episodes/ SOCIAL:- Twitter: https://x.com/dyakobovitch  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ - Events: https://lu.ma/tpn - Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XbGZyyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Javier Luraschi: AI as Your Co-pilot: Hal9's CEO on Reshaping Enterprise WorkflowsBio: Javier Luraschi is the CEO and Founder of Hal9. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, Javier has worked at companies like Microsoft Research, RStudio (now Posit), and SAP. He co-created open-source tools such as MLflow and ported PyTorch and Spark to R. Javier is passionate about democratizing AI and helping enterprises leverage generative AI technologies.Show Notes:From Microsoft Access to Modern Data Science: Javier's Journey Through Tech EvolutionThe Transition from Statistics to Data Science and Machine LearningAI2 and the Genesis of Hal9: Focusing on Code Generation for Enterprise AIDemocratizing AI: Empowering Business Users with Code Generation ToolsThe Future of Work: Human-AI Collaboration vs. Full AutomationRedefining Roles: From Prompt Engineer to Prompt SpecialistHal9's Enterprise Solution: Bridging the Gap Between ChatGPT and Custom AI IntegrationThe Strategic Value of AI Customization for BusinessesThe Future Landscape of LLMs in Enterprise: Diversity and CustomizationCall to Action: Exploring Hal9 for Personal and Enterprise UseEpisode Links:  Javier Luraschi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierluraschi/ ESG Flo Website: https://hal9.com/ Podcast Details: Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humain-podcast-artificial-intelligence-data-science/id1452117009 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tXysq5TzHXvttWtJhmRpS RSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9 Support and Social Media:  – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy