Conversations on Applied AI

The conversation this week is with Tim Bornholdt. Tim is an AI strategist where he looks to help organizations figure out how to deploy AI solutions that actually provide value, especially in the climate or healthcare space. Tim is an experienced podcast host himself, and public speaker. He gave a TEDx talk in 2023 where he encouraged people to not be intimidated by artificial intelligence. He's hosted 120 episodes of a podcast called Constant Variables and has spoken at places like the Applied AI Conference. Open Source North and Twin Cities Startup Week.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Jed Mahonis GroupTurnSignlKwiklyVSI LabsConstant VariablesSoulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence by David EspindolaDon’t be intimidated by AI - help shape its future | Tim Bornholdt | TEDxStCloudTimBornholdt.comEvery.toEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Donna Herbel. Donna is the founder and chief igniter of Blue Phoenix Learning, where she provides speaking, training, coaching, and consulting services on the topics of leadership, using technology to streamline processes and improve communication and talent development strategy. Additionally, she is the co-founder and COO of Savii, where she works to advance Savii's mission to provide employer sponsored health insurance options to employees that are simple to understand and implement. Donna says that her purpose is to be a force for good, supporting individuals and organizations in achieving their most compelling goals.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeBlue Phoenix LearningSaviiZorkZaxxonSynthesiaThe Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei LiAI DungeonELIZA effectNotebookLMEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Jim Wilt. Jim is a technology executive focused on innovations in aerospace, manufacturing, health, fintech, and retail, just to name a few. Today he focuses, though, on generative AI, augmented software, and platform modernization through engineering empowerment on cloud-native platforms leveraging automated code generation.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeRemote Desktop ProtocolQuantum computingInternational Council on Systems EngineeringMicrosoft CopilotBayesian search theoryHarnessing Generative AI in Enterprises: The Dual Power of Knowledge and Prompt EngineeringKnowledge engineeringCodefreezeSoulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence by David EspindolaArchitecture & Governance MagazineArticles & BooksArchitecture & Governance MagazineTractor, Farmer, and Generative AIFragile SystemsInnovator's DilemmaBlue Ocean StrategyOur Iceberg is MeltingSwitch: How To Change When Change Is HardThe Platinum RuleEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Andy Carroll. Andy is not your typical chief commercial officer. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and is just as comfortable getting into the weeds for process improvement as he is using systems thinking to develop go-to-market strategies. As a President's Club and Innovation Award winner, he leads high-performing teams to enjoy exponential revenue growth and spark innovation. He offers his expertise through consulting services to healthcare organizations and adds to those skills through graduate studies in artificial intelligence. He currently is a chapter advisor for AI 2030 and its mission, utilizing AI's transformative power for global good while mitigating its risk as well as fostering community engagement and development.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeSlainteAI 2030Regression analysisPredictive analyticsEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Jody Carey. Jody says in her LinkedIn profile: “You can call me a copywriter or content writer or the person you need when you need words. Words that help you educate your audience, sell your product or service and share your expertise.” Jody is based in Minneapolis and Sydney, Australia. She helps clients on both sides of the globe. She's been a contributing writer, staff writer and senior content writer. at many organizations such as Schneider Electric and Engage. Finally, she's a guest speaker at Eden Prairie Public Schools, where she speaks with students in entrepreneurship and writing classes about marketing and copywriting.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeJodyCarey.comGrammarlyLoomDescriptKhan AcademyKhanmigoThe War on Normal People by Andrew YangCanvaEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Will Preble. Will is a media and tech entrepreneur passionate about the intersection of Web3 and human potential. He believes the world needs strong, empathetic, and holistically minded leaders who are willing to break from models of the past and help their communities imagine abundant futures. He is currently the head of strategy at Ascendance, where he partners with brands and leaders to amplify reach, revenue, and impact through AI and emerging technologies. Additionally, he is the director of advancement and a founding board member of Smart North, a Minnesota based 501c3 organization that is dedicated to closing the digital equity gap in marginalized urban and rural communities.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeAscendanceSmart NorthWeb3BubbleEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with David Epsindola. David is an entrepreneur, futurist, keynote speaker,  award-winning author, consultant, and advisor to businesses, nonprofits, and academia. He founded Brainyus, a company that applies the principles of transformative purpose, lifelong learning, And servant leadership to guide human AI transformation. David has been featured in the U S and international media, ranging from Fox News to TV Global. He is the award-winning author of Soulful You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Exponential Era and an advisory board member of the Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota. David continues to get back through his work with Feed My Starving Children and other nonprofits.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeBrainyusDavidEspindola.comFeed My Starving ChildrenThe Exponential Era: Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces by David Espindola, Michael W. WrightOODA loopSoulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence by David EspindolaTechnological Leadership InstituteMIT Sloan AI Online CourseEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Jenny Zhang, otherwise known as Jay-Z. Jenny has been a senior AI product manager who has launched machine learning products for Capital One, which saved more than a hundred million dollars annually, retained employees, and retained customers. A graduate of Stanford University, she is currently a co-founder and senior product manager of Founder Design Thinking, where she works with creators who want more reach by helping them to speak on a podcast, find AI tools that help their startup, and prioritize features that users love.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this Episodecallmejz.aiAI MarketingSpeaker ProfileHeyGenRobloxArt BaselTheresAnAIForThatNoCode AI Discord ChannelProduct Led AllianceHeadlinerEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Bradley Canham. Brad is the VP of Research for Transforma Insights, a UK based high tech analyst firm, corporate fellow and mentor at the University of St. Thomas Opus School of Business and Entrepreneur Program. He's also a member of the learning community at St. Thomas on generative AI and education. He's the founder and original editor of Eden Prairie Local News, a thriving news publication and example of social entrepreneurship.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeTransforma InsightsEden Prairie Local NewsNatural language processingCustomer relationship managementGitHub CopilotTeaching What Can't Be Taught: The Shaman's Strategy by David RigoniCarlos CastanedaRadical Uncertainty: Decision-Making Beyond the Numbers by John Kay and Mervyn KingPrediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans and Avi GoldfarbEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Michael Petersen. With over 30 years of engineering, marketing, and leadership experience, he is the founder and CEO of Raise a Hood Inc., a startup that aims to democratize the automotive maintenance and repair sector through AI, crowdsourcing, and community platforms.He enjoys building outstanding specialized teams that are committed to a shared vision and a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity. As a passionate automotive enthusiast, he spends his free time building engines. Practicing vehicle dynamics and riding adventure bikes. He also serves as a board member and CMO of Sunset Hospice Cottage, a nonprofit organization that supports patients and families in their end-of-life journeys. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeHow AI is Changing the Future of Car DiagnosticsRole of AI and Databases in AutomotiveAutomotive Sector and Average AmericansMechanics, AI, and Customer InteractionImpact of COVID-19 and AI DevelopmentRaise A Hood PressTekne Awards