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The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck

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Dec 12, 2024 • 53min

Dataiku's Secret to Scaling AI in Global Enterprises | Florian Douetteau, CEO, Dataiku

Florian Douetteau, co-founder and CEO of Dataiku, takes listeners on a captivating journey from his Parisian student days to leading a global AI software company. He shares insights on bridging technical and business gaps in AI, effectively selling to enterprise clients, and managing complex data processes. The conversation dives into the creation of Dataiku and its orchestration role in Generative AI, emphasizing collaboration and governance as keys to scaling AI successfully in businesses.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 36min

Building the Easy Button for Generative AI | May Habib, CEO, Writer

May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer, shares her insights on generative AI's transformative role in enterprise settings. She discusses the platform's innovative graph-based RAG approach and its AI Studio for custom applications. May highlights the significance of establishing guardrails for data privacy and the cost-effective development of the Palmyra X004 language model. The conversation also reveals how autonomous actions in AI can boost workflows and accelerate product development, signifying a new era for businesses.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 52min

State of AI 2024: Frontier Models, AI Geopolitics and The Robotics Renaissance | Nathan Benaich, Founder, Air Street Capital

Nathan Benaich, founder of Air Street Capital and creator of the influential 'State of AI' report, discusses the latest trends in AI. He highlights a shift from existential concerns to a monetization race in the industry. Nathan predicts the emergence of generative AI apps that could dominate app charts by 2025, and he dives into the state of foundational models. He also addresses the obstacles in humanoid robotics and the implications of global AI regulations, showcasing an evolving landscape in technology investment.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 10min

Superintelligence, Bubbles And Big Bets: AI Investing in 2024 | Matt Turck & Aman Kabeer, FirstMark

Aman Kabeer, an investor at FirstMark Capital, shares his expertise on the booming AI market. He highlights OpenAI's record funding and massive investments from tech giants like Meta and Google. The duo debates whether we're in an AI bubble and discusses surging GPU demand that may lead to a nuclear energy revival. They also explore opportunities for startups in AI hardware and software, emphasizing the transformative impact of AI on business models and consumer applications. Kabeer brings a sharp insight on the evolving landscape of AI investing.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 56min

Can AI Infrastructure Work Like Magic? | Erik Bernhardsson, CEO, Modal

Erik Bernhardsson, CEO of Modal and former Spotify developer, shares insights on transforming the AI infrastructure landscape. He discusses the shift from training to inference as a primary focus and highlights Modal's goal of simplifying the developer experience. Erik explains the challenges of GPU accessibility and the emergence of specialized AI cloud providers. He also envisions a future filled with AI-native consumer applications, emphasizing the importance of creating products that developers love and efficient feedback loops.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 59min

The Death of Big Data and Why It’s Time To Think Small | Jordan Tigani, CEO, MotherDuck

Jordan Tigani, CEO of MotherDuck and founding engineer of Google BigQuery, challenges the dominance of Big Data. He argues that most companies find Big Data overkill and introduces Small Data as a more efficient alternative. Jordan shares insights into MotherDuck's innovative DuckDB platform, emphasizing its speed and simplicity. He recounts his entrepreneurial journey, discusses marketing challenges in tech, and explores the shift towards community-driven approaches in data management. Tune in for a fresh perspective on data handling that could revolutionize the industry!
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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 7min

The $4.5B Platform Driving the Open Source AI Revolution | Clem Delangue, CEO, Hugging Face

Clem Delangue, Co-founder and CEO of Hugging Face, discusses how his company has transformed from a chatbot project to a $4.5B platform for open-source AI, highlighting its role in fostering community collaboration. He delves into the shifting dynamics of AI, comparing the approaches of the U.S. and China. The conversation touches on the evolution of AI modalities beyond text, the importance of company culture, and innovative hiring practices that prioritize teamwork. Clem also shares insights on the future of customized AI solutions and the impact of investment in emerging technologies.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 29min

AGI, The Future of AI Agents And The Next Wave of Opportunities in AI | Richard Socher, CEO, You.com

Richard Socher, a serial entrepreneur and AI pioneer, shares his transformative views on AI's impact, likening it to the Industrial Revolution and the Renaissance. He delves into the complexities of AI agents, the potential for hybrid AI architectures, and the evolving landscape of You.com. Socher discusses the Jevons Paradox and how AI's rising efficiency is reshaping industries. He also reflects on the challenges faced during early deep learning research and his current investment strategies in AI startups, highlighting the future of collaboration between humans and AI.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 53min

Building The Database That Can Do It All | Tobie Morgan Hitchcock, CEO of SurrealDB

Tobie Morgan Hitchcock, founder and CEO of SurrealDB, dives into the cutting-edge world of databases designed for modern developers. He discusses how SurrealDB merges document, graph, and time-series data to streamline backend processes. Tobie reveals the advantages of separating storage from compute for scalability and the decision to rewrite the platform in Rust for enhanced performance. He also highlights SurrealDB's capabilities for real-time analytics and AI integration, offering insights into the future of data management.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 2min

AI at Datadog: Monitoring machines in the age of LLMs | Olivier Pomel, CEO of Datadog

Olivier Pomel, co-founder and CEO of Datadog, shares the remarkable journey of transforming Datadog into a tech giant from early rejections. He emphasizes their open product development philosophy that prioritizes customer insights. The conversation dives into the launch of new products like DASH for LLM observability and innovative tools like Toto for time series forecasting. Olivier also discusses integrating AI in operations and the challenges faced in anomaly detection, providing a fascinating look at the nexus of technology, customer collaboration, and AI.

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