Humans of AI: Presented by Writer

Writer CEO May Habib sat down with Gavin Patterson, former president and chief revenue officer at Salesforce and CEO at BT Group, at Writer’s exclusive AI Leaders Forum event in London. Today, we bring you into that conversation. May and Gavin discuss the minds of CEOs and CROs navigating the disruptive wave of generative AI. Gavin shares his philosophy on identifying transformative opportunities in the face of rapid innovation. And he reflects on his career spanning the leadership ranks of telecommunications, consumer goods, and tech.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch full interviews with other Humans of AI guests. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. 

Jason Baer, a senior Group Manager of Digital Strategy and Global AI Enablement at Adobe, explores the transformative impact of AI for the Adobe sales team. Jason shares his journey from telecom to Adobe, highlighting his pivotal role in driving AI adoption within the company. He also emphasizes the importance of continuous education, a strong professional network, and an open mind while working in tech. Learn from Jason about how AI can be used in the BDR role, how messaging is changing for people who are late adopters, and how AI can save time and improve work quality. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. 

Jacque Reardon, who leads the US marketing team at Franklin Templeton, takes us into the world of financial services and AI. She highlights how AI has transformed her firm, improving processes and enhancing client engagement. Jacque shares her journey from AI skeptic to advocate within such a highly regulated industry. And she highlights how AI is essential to meeting clients in this moment of hyper-personalization as they envision their financial futures.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

As we kick off Season 3 of Humans of AI, we meet Emily Fontaine, who leads capital and AI venture at IBM, where she’s been at the forefront of business technology for the past 15 years.  Emily shares her firsthand experience of AI's transformation from a niche technology to a powerful force shaping industries worldwide. Emily discusses the growing trend of corporate venture capital in AI and the importance of smaller, open-source, and “fit-for-purpose” AI models for scale and accessibility. She highlights the importance of fostering a collaborative and listening culture within organizations to truly realize the full potential of AI. Emily also touches on how she continues to stay so passionate, excited, and hopeful about the future of AI after years in the industry. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

In our season 2 finale, we listen in on a fireside chat with Writer’s CEO and co-founder, May Habib, and Writer CMO Diego Lomanto. May and Diego discuss Writer’s journey from AI upstart to generative AI powerhouse, how AI is becoming the backbone of mission-critical enterprise workflows, and May shares her perspective on Writer’s goal of developing intelligent, accurate, and trustworthy AI systems with a focus on human-centered design.  We hope you’ll join us for more stories from the Humans of AI on Season 3, out next year!  Want to watch the webinar? Check it out here: https://go.writer.com/fireside-chat-2024  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

In this episode, we hear from JD Sanchez, the AI-driven claims transformation lead at CSAA Insurance Group. From his initial skepticism to becoming a proponent of AI, JD shares how artificial intelligence enhances efficiency and the human experience within the insurance sector. He discusses integrating AI into routine tasks like email management and Structured Query Language (SQL) queries as well as creating personas to help design AI agents tailored to specific business functions. JD emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance, transparency, and accountability when deploying AI technologies, especially in regulated fields like insurance. JD shares his excitement about how AI sets the stage for future innovations in the insurance industry and beyond.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Kate Agena is the VP of Content Design at SAP and founder of the Content Design Leaders community. She shares her transition from technical writing to content design,  emphasizing the critical role of language in software interfaces and the impact of AI on content creation. Kate highlights the importance of integrating content designers in the software development lifecycle and explores how AI can personalize content while preserving human communication. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Waseem AlShikh recounts his inspiring journey from Syria to becoming the CTO and co-founder of Writer, emphasizing his early challenges with language and his passion for computer science. He shares insights about his initial forays into developing summarization tools and underscores the importance of resilience and dedication in his professional success. Waseem also discusses his approach to AI development, focusing on practical, customer-oriented solutions and how shared values are central to the success and growth of Writer..  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Umar Jamil is a machine learning researcher at Writer, known for his popular YouTube channel where he simplifies complex machine learning concepts. Umar breaks down some of the complex work he does, like with stable diffusion and multimodal language models. He shows us how hard work, passion, and deep commitment can lead to falling in love, learning new languages, and becoming an expert and leader in transformational technology.   Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. And, check out Umar’s YouTube Channel! Learn more about Writer at writer.com. 

Chantal Forster is the AI Strategy Resident for the Annenberg Foundation and former executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers. From her roots in Chicago's industrial sector to leading AI initiatives in philanthropy, Chantal discusses the integration of AI into mission-driven organizations and the critical need for a resilient culture. She talks abouthow AI will change grant applications and the broader philanthropic landscape, and the importance of responsible AI practices that balance technological advancement with human values. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.