

XTraw AI: Machine Learning and AI Applications
Venkata"Raghu Banda"
This is a podcast on the topics around machine learning and AI applications which happens 1-2 times a month.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 48min
#138 Reframing Enterprise AI with Unframe
What if you could build and deploy AI solutions across your enterprise in just hours — without sharing your data or retraining a model?In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Shay Levi, CEO & Co-founder of Unframe, a groundbreaking AI platform redefining how enterprises operationalize AI securely, rapidly, and at scale.From AI-native transformation to blueprint-based automation, Shay shares how Unframe is helping some of the world’s largest companies modernize their systems and unlock value from previously untapped data — all while maintaining full control over their tech stack.🔍 What you’ll learn:How Unframe's blueprint approach enables scalable, secure, and fast AI deployment.Why being LLM-agnostic is the future of enterprise AI.Real-world examples of turnkey AI use cases in banking, real estate, and cybersecurity.You can reach @ Shay LeviMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
#137 Global AI Shifts: From Chips to China – July 2025 Recap
In this two-part special, XTraw AI breaks down the AI breakthroughs, infrastructure plays, policy battles, and ethical dilemmas that defined July 2025. Join Lukas, Sesh, and Majeeth as we dissect how AI reshaped the globe this month — from Tesla’s chip bets and OpenAI’s Agent Mode to the governance debates heating up in Washington, Geneva, and Shanghai.✅ What You’ll Learn:🔧 AI Infrastructure on Fire: How Nvidia, Samsung, and Tesla are laying down the AI hardware superhighway.🤖 Product & Ecosystem Evolution: Why OpenAI’s Agent Mode and Meta’s generative tools are changing the game.🌐 Policy & Ethics Under Pressure: What China’s global governance proposal and Trump’s deregulation agenda mean for AI’s future.You can reach @Sesh @Lukas @Manjeet @RaghuWebsite @XTraw AI

Jul 25, 2025 • 48min
#136 Signals & Sense with NicheFire
What if your brand could detect cultural shifts before they hit the mainstream?In this episode of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda speaks with Michael Howard, CEO/CTO of NicheFire, about how AI is unlocking predictive brand intelligence and transforming the way companies anticipate change.🔍 In this episode, you'll learn:How contextual AI helps brands anticipate what's coming nextWhy signal detection is becoming essential for strategic decision-makingHow leading enterprises use predictive insights to stay ahead of competition🎙️ Tune in to discover how tomorrow’s top brands are shaped by today’s smartest signals.You can reach @ Michael HowardMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jul 18, 2025 • 33min
#135 Blueprints & Bytecode: Can you really Wing the TOGAF exam?
Can practice tests alone carry you over the finish line, or does real success demand a deep-dive into those hefty hand-outs and PDFs? 🎧 Join Raghu—your XTraw-style AI host—as he unpacks a smarter, ADM-inspired study roadmap, then hands the mic to 2 AI agents for a 30-minute conversation that fuses exam tactics with real-world EA stories.What you’ll hear:🔍 The “ADM-Cycle” Study Method – Breadth pass ➜ baseline quiz ➜ gap analysis ➜ iterative mocks🛠️ Hidden Exam Traps & Pro Tips – Three Landscape layers, six classic techniques, and why Requirements Management sits at the center🚀 AI-Powered Prep – How to use (but not abuse) 100+ practice questions to diagnose blind spots and accelerate masteryPlug in, level up, and—yes—learn to predict the future with AI technologies.You can reach @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
#134 SuperShifts and the Age of AI
What if the next 200 years of human evolution start today—with AI at the center?In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Dr. Ja-Naé Duane, co-authors of the upcoming book SuperShifts, to explore the radical transformations reshaping our world.🔹 Discover what it means to thrive in the Age of Intelligence—and why business, education, and identity are all being rewritten🔹 Explore how AI-human collaboration, bio-enhancement, and decentralization are creating a new blueprint for society🔹 Learn actionable insights from the SuperShifts model to future-proof your career, organization, and mindset🎙️ Tune in for one of our boldest conversations yet—and get ready to predict the future with AI.You can reach @ Ja-Nae Duane and @ Steve FisherMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jul 4, 2025 • 45min
#133 Unlocking the mind with Subconscious AI
What if AI could help you unlock the power of your own subconscious mind?In this episode of XTraw AI, we sit down with Avi Yashchin, Founder & CEO of Subconscious AI, to explore how AI is evolving beyond automation—to help humans make better, more aligned decisions.🎯 How Subconscious AI blends neuroscience, coaching, and machine learning🧠 Why decision intelligence is the next frontier in personal and professional growth🚀 The vision behind building an AI-powered platform that enhances—not replaces—human thinkingTune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of AI-powered clarity.You can reach @ Avi YashchinMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
#132 AI without Borders: June 2025's Global Power Moves
Is the AI race entering a new global phase—driven by sovereign investments, smaller models, and smarter use cases?In this two-part XTraw AI special, we explore the most important stories shaping AI across continents—from bold infrastructure bets to real-world deployments and policy shifts.🌍 Sovereign AI investments rise in Saudi Arabia, the EU, and India—reshaping the AI infrastructure map🤖 GenAI moves beyond hype, with product rollouts in finance, agriculture, healthcare, and media⚖️ Countries diverge on AI regulation—from copyright laws to ethical governance and green AI standardsYou can reach @ Raghu @ Manjeeth @ Lukas @ SeshAnd XTraw AI

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
#131 Fueling the future
What happens when a master craftsman challenges the rise of artificial intelligence—not with code, but with conviction?In this Season 14 premiere of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Casey Putsch—automotive visionary, racing driver, and founder of Genius Garage—to unpack the good, the bad, and the brutally honest about AI, technology, and the future of human creativity.🎯 In this episode:Why Casey believes hands-on ingenuity still matters more than ever in the AI ageA candid take on the cultural shift toward automation—and what we might be losingStories from the racetrack, the garage, and beyond that challenge how we define “intelligence”🎧 Tune in to hear an unfiltered, high-octane conversation that questions the hype and reclaims the humYou can reach @ Casey PutschMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jun 13, 2025 • 48min
#130 AI at the Gate: Cracking the Code of Job Applications
In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with board and CEO advisor Keith Meyer to decode how AI is redefining the modern job search. From resume bots to ethical hiring algorithms, we explore what candidates and recruiters need to know about this AI-driven revolution.3 Key Takeaways:🎯 How AI is influencing both sides of the hiring equation — from job descriptions to interview prep🤖 Tools like Callings.ai and how they’re reshaping the candidate experience⚖️ The balance between AI efficiency and human judgment in leadership hiringYou can reach @ Keith MeyerMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Jun 6, 2025 • 46min
#129 Can AI Transform the Legal Marketing Game
Can AI really transform how law firms market themselves?Join host Raghu Banda as he sits down with Anthony Karls—President of Rocket Clicks and Co-founder of Sterling Lawyers—to uncover the secrets behind building a culture-first, AI-enhanced digital strategy that drives growth and client success.🚀 Explore how AI is revolutionizing SEO and lead generation for law firms.🧩 Learn how personality strengths and AI insights can build unstoppable teams.💡 Hear real-world lessons on scaling a business from zero to $15 million ARR.You can reach @ Anthony KarlsMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI