The G&T Sessions

In this conversation, Jon Hammond discusses the impact of technology on society and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Takeaways The fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the convergence of various technologies, such as AI, cloud computing, and quantum computing.Focus and productivity are crucial in a hyper-connected world, and individuals can leverage tools like task lists and time blocking to optimize their performance.AI-powered attacks, such as spearfishing through deepfakes, pose significant risks, and organizations need to be vigilant and implement robust security measures.The future of AI holds both promise and challenges, with the potential to augment human capabilities and improve productivity, but also requiring careful oversight and governance. Learn from the negative effects of social media and strive for a better future.Promote diversity in AI models to ensure fairness and avoid concentration of power.Balance regulation and innovation in AI development to foster progress while ensuring safety.Optimize for learning and personal growth to adapt to the rapidly changing world.Embrace failure and take risks to discover new opportunities and make a positive impact.Continuously learn and stay curious to keep up with the evolving landscape of technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:38 The Fourth Industrial Revolution 08:14 Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Strengths 11:31 Productivity and Cognitive Load 16:06 The Impact of Technology on Attention and Focus 20:48 The Acceleration of Technological Revolutions 23:07 The Implications of AI and Automation 30:36 The Evolution of Technology and Its Impact on Society 33:49 The Rise of AI-Powered Attacks 35:43 The Future of AI and Augmented Humanity 36:15 The Challenges of Oversight and Governance 37:22 The Negative Effects of Social Media 39:52 Learning from the Social Media Era 41:48 The Importance of Diversity in AI Models 44:09 The Future of AI: Diversity and Openness 46:16 Balancing Regulation and Innovation in AI 49:03 Optimizing for Learning and Personal Growth 52:31 The Role of Testing in AI Development 54:49 Taking Initiative and Doing the Right Thing 57:10 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks 01:01:35 The Importance of Continuous Learning Jon leads the Specialist business for AWS for UKIR, including AI/ML, Compute, Storage, , HPC, Networking, Autonomous vehicles, Quantum Computing, and more. Prior to joining AWS, Jon was a Managing Director at Accenture where he led the DevOps and Full Stack Engineering business in the UK, as well as being responsible for their Global DevOps Service. His work was recognized by the Computing magazine in 2020, when he was voted the DevOps Manager of the year for the UK. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, has a 2:1 in Computer Science from Reading University, and received an A in A-Level Computer science at age 13. He is passionate about diversity and neurodiversity and speaks about the subject regularly to raise awareness.  > Any links you want to share https://partyrock.aws/ https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/ https://culturedcode.com/things/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thousand-Brains-New-Theory-Intelligence/dp/1541675819 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.02994.pdf > How to contact you  jon@hammant.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhammant  

In this latest episode, Andrew Turner interviews Beth Ellison, Founder of Abe, a career management platform. Beth shares her journey from being a chief people officer in a major sports team to becoming an entrepreneur. She explains the inspiration behind Abe and how it helps individuals make better career decisions by leveraging their own data. Beth highlights the importance of aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of building a tech team and the impact of Abe on users' career trajectories. In this conversation, Beth Elletson, Founder and CEO of Abe.Work, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges she has faced. She emphasizes the importance of navigating challenges, learning from mistakes, and being accountable for one's own success. Beth also highlights the commitment and expectations of founders and the need to adapt to AI in the workplace. She shares her vision for Abe.Work and its role in empowering decision-making and preparing the workforce for AI. Beth concludes by encouraging individuals to bet on themselves and be authentic in their career journeys. Takeaways Abe is a career management platform that allows individuals to leverage their own data to make better career decisions.Aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities is crucial for career fulfillment.Building a tech team requires finding the right talent and fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment.The JobFit IQ assessment on Abe helps individuals gain self-awareness and make informed career choices. Navigate challenges and learn from mistakes to grow as an entrepreneur.Hold yourself accountable and align expectations with your team.Founders must be committed and understand the different levels of commitment from team members.Prepare for the impact of AI in the workplace and embrace its potential.Use AI to empower decision-making and streamline processes.Balance structure and innovation in startups.Companies should invest in training and development to prepare the workforce for AI.Be proactive in adapting to AI and embrace its potential for growth.Streamline decision-making with AI tools and resources.Abe.Work focuses on individual users and strategic partnerships with coaches and organizations.Bet on yourself and be authentic in your career journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting 03:17 The Birth of Abe 08:15 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 12:07 Building a Tech Team 16:05 The Concept of Abe: Career Management Platform 20:03 The JobFit IQ Assessment 25:01 The Impact of Abe on Career Decision-Making 27:36 Peaks and Valleys of the Entrepreneurial Journey 30:44 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Mistakes 31:13 The Importance of Accountability and Alignment 32:14 The Commitment and Expectations of Founder 33:05 Adapting to AI in the Workplace 34:08 Using AI to Empower Decision-Making 35:21 Balancing Structure and Innovation in Startups 36:13 Preparing the Workforce for AI 38:03 The Role of Companies in AI Adoption 39:24 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Roles 41:31 Streamlining Decision-Making with AI 42:40 Abe's Focus on Individual Users and Enterprise Partnerships 45:31 Bet on Yourself and Be Authentic Beth Elletson, former Chief People Officer in Major League Baseball, founded Abe, a data-driven career co-pilot that serves as a win-win solution for both job seekers and companies. Abe guides professionals to make informed decisions for a fulfilling career path while streamlining the hiring process for companies, ensuring seamless matches between skilled professionals and suitable job opportunities. With 15 years of HR executive experience and a University of Florida alumna, Beth brings expertise and energy to her work, balancing professional pursuits with raising two boys. Links Abe.work Take Our Free Abe JobFit IQ LinkedIn: Beth Elletson, SHRM-SCP | LinkedIn or Beth@abe.work

In this next episode of Series 4, Max Sinclair discusses his experience in San Francisco and the contrasts between the vibrant tech scene and the social problems in the city. He also shares his journey of leaving Amazon and starting his own business. Max explains the importance of experimentation with pricing and the challenges of finding the right pricing model. He highlights the intersection of e-commerce and AI as a white space that his company aims to dominate. Max Sinclair, co-founder and CEO of Ecomtent.ai, shares the origin story of the company and how they discovered the potential of generative AI models for e-commerce content creation. He also discusses the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned along the way. Max emphasizes the importance of choosing a hard and unsexy problem to solve, as well as the need to focus on customer love and satisfaction. He also mentions the launch of his podcast, New Frontier, which explores the application of AI in e-commerce. Takeaways San Francisco has a vibrant tech scene but also faces social problems such as drug use and homelessness.Techstars is a highly selective accelerator program that focuses on building sustainable and profitable companies.Experimentation with pricing is crucial for finding the right model that aligns with customer needs and business goals.The intersection of e-commerce and AI presents a white space for innovation and growth. Choose a hard and unsexy problem to solve in order to stand out in a crowded market.Focus on customer love and satisfaction to build a loyal user base.Embrace challenges and learn from failures to grow and improve.Stay adaptable and open to new opportunities and ideas. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting 01:02 Missing Home and Contrasts 03:01 Tech Scene in San Francisco 04:20 Social Problems in San Francisco 06:22 Global Cohort and Vibrant Tech Scene 09:24 Getting into Techstars 12:46 Experimenting with Pricing 16:21 Leaving Amazon and Starting a Business 23:30 The Trigger to Start a Business 30:39 Intersection of E-commerce and AI  31:55 The Origin of Ecomtent.ai 39:26 Valleys and Challenges 51:27 Pearls of Wisdom 56:26 Closing Remarks Max's Bio Max Sinclair is the Founder and CEO of www.ecomtent.ai. Ecomtent is the next generation of catalog management, that enables sellers to generate product listings including product lifestyle images; infographics, and optimised copy; and list across marketplaces. Prior to founding Ecomtent, Max spent over six years working at Amazon. He held a number of leadership roles including for the launch of Amazon Business (B2B) in the UK, and owning customer browse and catalogue quality for the launch of Amazon in Singapore Links and how to contact Max Ecomtent: Ecomtent: AI Optimize Product Content Across Ecommerce Channels My twitter: Max Sinclair (@maxsinclair4) / X (twitter.com) My linkedin: Max Sinclair | LinkedIn

Welcome to Series 4 of The G&T Sessions Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Martin Dinoff discusses his background and interest in understanding the brain. He shares his experiences growing up in Japan and his fascination with the intersection of technology and human biology. Dr. Dinoff explains the concept of brain-computer interfaces and the potential applications in various fields. He highlights the complexity of the brain and the ongoing research to bridge different levels of understanding. Dr. Dinoff also discusses his transition from academia to founding a business and the importance of bringing research to the real world. Finally, he explores the intersection of neuroscience and AI and the possibilities it holds. In this conversation, Dr. Martin Dinov discusses the impact of AI and the fusion of neuroscience and AI. He emphasizes the need to understand and support human beings through the use of data and emotional intelligence. The limitations of current AI systems and the potential risks to humanity are also explored. Dr. Dinov shares his perspective on the singularity and the importance of designing the future. He encourages listeners to build things and make the world a better place. The conversation concludes with insights on building a business and participating in shaping the world. Takeaways Understanding the brain and its functions is a fascinating field of study that has the potential to impact various aspects of human life.Brain-computer interfaces, both invasive and non-invasive, offer exciting possibilities for controlling systems and understanding brain activity.The brain is a complex organ, and while there is still much to learn, significant progress has been made in neuroscience.Transitioning research from academia to the real world through entrepreneurship allows for the practical application of knowledge and the potential to make a tangible impact.The intersection of neuroscience and AI holds promise for advancements in understanding the brain and developing innovative technologies. AI, particularly GPT, has brought AI to the forefront of our consciousness and has made us think more deeply about its consequences.The fusion of neuroscience and AI has the potential to improve our understanding of human beings and support their well-being.Current AI systems are effective for their designed purposes, but they are not optimized for human flourishing and well-being.The singularity, where machines become more intelligent than humans, is already happening to some extent, and the future of humanity is uncertain.Designing the future requires humility and a recognition of the complexity and unpredictability of AI systems.Building a business is a rewarding but challenging journey that requires patience and perseverance.Everyone has a responsibility to participate in shaping the world and designing a better future. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:59 The Fascination with Understanding the Brain 08:56 Brain-Computer Interfaces and the Future 13:12 The Complexity of the Brain 20:57 Bringing Research to the Real World 21:48 Intersection of Neuroscience and AI 22:28 The Rise of AI and GPT 24:39 The Fusion of Neuroscience and AI 26:33 Understanding and Supporting Human Beings 27:16 The Limitations of Current AI Systems 30:06 The Singularity and the Future of Humanity 32:16 The Current State of AI 33:41 The Unpredictability of AI Systems 36:15 Designing the Future 39:25 Building a Business and Making a Difference 42:16 Participating in Shaping the World Links Website https://www.maaind.com

Today is a very significant milestone for The G&T Sessions Podcast. And joining the 100th Episode, absolute pleasure to have Susan Guner with us. Susan is a trained, somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and compassionate self exploration to increase self awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Susan hosts the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast - a UK based educational platform bringing together facilitators of change and transformation in this current wave of the Psychedelic Renaissance. Susan has been leading trauma-informed 6-week group micro-dosing integration programs with community-centric approach where participants are able to experience lasting changes in their mental health and wellbeing. Susan and I have known each other for many years and this was a great way to celebrate the first 100 guests on the show, and some very thought provoking topics covered. Enjoy !!!  Website  https://psychedelicconversations.com/ Linktree https://linktr.ee/susanguner

Shakir Ramsey is a next-gen digital marketing visionary who combines a unique blend of data and creativity to drive business growth. Over recent years, he has garnered experience leading performance and retention marketing and digital partnerships for global brands like Adidas, Sprint, and Lionsgate. He received his MBA from Cornell University and has lectured on digital innovation and marketing at universities including UCLA, Kansas University, and Ithaca College. Shakir and I met virtually just after the p@@demic. And then met in person in his home city, Los Angeles back in early 2022. Great to have Shakir on the show, great episode and enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakir-ramsey/

Today’s episode of The G&T Sessions, we are pleased to have Lance Cottrell as our guest. Lance helps startups achieve success through advising, mentoring, and an educational platform he founded in 2019, Feel The Boot. Lance’s entrepreneurial journey started in 1995 when he put his Astrophysics Ph.D. on hold to launch Anonymizer, the world’s first commercial internet privacy service. Following the 9/11 attacks, he shifted Anonymizer’s focus to providing undercover operations platforms as a service to the national security community. Lance sold the company to Ntrepid and was their chief scientist through 2019. He now devotes his time to working with founders through Feel the Boot and as a Global Entrepreneur in Residence at Founder Institute. Lance is on the board of the North Bay Angels and chairs their selection committee. He is an active angel investor both through the group and independently. He is also a venture partner at the Veteran Fund. Very enjoyable and insightful episode with Lance, and we discuss a wide range of topics including being a Solo Founder vs having co-founders, Venture Capital, Imposter Syndrome and the Importance of Luck with your startup journey. Enjoy! Links to know more...  https://FeelTheBoot.com https://www.youtube.com/c/FeeltheBoot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancecottrell/

Today’s episode of The G&T Sessions, we are pleased to have our guest, David Meltzer who is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognised by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honour. David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. For the past 20 years, David has been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. A fantastic opportunity to spend time with David, after meeting him in-person in early January 2022 in Las Vegas. And the offer made by David on this episode was to reach David directly via email (David@dmeltzer.com) to get a free copy of his book.  Enjoy !!! Links to follow David and know more  WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2L052wW INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2LfIRly TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2KZWo1b FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2JthVKm LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2uuTHdO YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2Lqr8oB

Today’s episode of The G&T Sessions, we are pleased to have Andrew Ann as our latest guest. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Praxi Data, on a mission to provide scalable automated data curation and integration for the enterprise, leveraging Machine learning with expert, pre-trained models for use cases in insurance, life sciences, and banking sectors. With 15+ years of experience in product, programme, and governance management for big data, Andrew has the skills, track record and vision to accelerate analytics by over 300% and empower insights with thousands of discovery models. Successes include delivering high-performance and high-availability solutions for the financial industry, as well as leading the design, community building, and incubation of the open source Apache Atlas project for data governance. He is passionate about building innovative and reliable products that solve real-world problems and create value for clients and partners. Great to finally get some time with Andrew on the show, and not only does he talk about Data but also about his Chef superpowers. Enjoy !!!! Links to know more https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewahn1/ https://www.praxidata.com Llama Reference discussed https://ai.meta.com/blog/large-language-model-llama-meta-ai/

Today, we are pleased to have our next guest on The G&T Sessions, Stefan Krawczyk, who is Co-Founder & CEO of DAGWorks and Co-Creator of Hamilton, an amazing open-source project. He is a hands-on leader and Silicon Valley veteran. Stefan has spent 15+ years thinking about data and machine learning systems, building product applications and infrastructure at places like Stanford, Honda Research, LinkedIn, Nextdoor, Idibon, and Stitch Fix. A regular conference speaker, Stefan has guest lectured at Stanford’s Machine Learning Systems Design course and is an author of a popular open source framework called Hamilton. Stefan is currently CEO of DAGWorks, an open source startup that is enabling Data Science teams to build and maintain each others' model pipelines without the coding nightmares. Great episode to tap into what’s happening in Silicon Valley in the areas of Data Science, Python and how Stefan is shaping his role as CEO, leading a startup with huge market potential helping organisations traverse the complexity and challenges with Python Pipeline problems. Enjoy !!! Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skrawczyk/ More information > Hamilton & DAGWorks  - Hamilton repository  - Try Hamilton in your browser  - DAGWorks Inc. Website