Episodes
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Welcome to the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks. In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Moshe Tanach to the show.
Moshe is the CEO & Founder of NeuReality, a semiconductors & Artificial intelligence startup.
They operate in a space that has been gathering a huge amount of interest and
excitement from the world of AI.
He gave a fascinating insight into the following:
🤖How did the idea for NeuReality come about?
🤖What is NeuReality and what problem are they trying to solve?
🤖What were some of the early challenges they had to overcome
🤖What was their GTM and Sales strategy and who is their ideal customer profile?
🤖How NeuReality is making AI technology more accessible and affordable to a broader range of users while simultaneously killing the CPU?
🤖 How Moshe and his team ensure that NeuReality stays at the forefront of technology
🤖 A closer look at his recent Performance Results comparing NR1 Architecture to CPU architecture, specifically Qualcomm's AI-100.
🤖What can we expect to see from NeuReality over the coming months?
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This is the ThinkData Podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I welcome Sasha Krecinic to the show!
Sasha is a Software and AI Investor at Headline, an international venture capitalist firm.
Sasha is very active in the field of AI, and is well-placed to offer his insight into what it takes to build and scale a great business within Artificial Intelligence!
We covered a lot of grounding including:
✅Sasha's background and what brought him to Headline
✅Who is Headline and what companies & founders do they typically look to invest in?
✅Sasha's thoughts on the current state of the startup space within AI
✅What are some of the major pitfalls Sasha sees in startups
✅Best advice to founders looking to scale a company within AI?
✅Predictions for 2024
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This is the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I spoke with Yuval Lev, CTO and Co-Founder at Senser who is a fast-growing startup, in the field of AIOps.
This was a cracking discussion, where we tackled a whole host of topics including:
Yuvals background and what took him from an early career in the Israeli Defense Forces to launching SenserWhat is Senser, and what problem is it trying to solve?What makes it different from other observability products out there?What has been the standout customer feedback or impression that has stuck with him?What were some of the biggest challenges they had to overcome?If they had your time again, what would they do differently?What can we expect to see from Senser over the coming months?
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This is the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I spoke with Rehgan Avon. Rehgan is the Co-founder and CEO at AlignAI who are a fast-growing startup, set up to tackle one of the hottest topics in the world of AI right now, Governance!
Their platform has been set up to ensure that companies are building the right solutions, in the right way!
We covered a lot of ground in this episode:
Rehgans background and what was the original idea behind AlignAi?What specific challenges does AlignAi tackle?Historically, governance has been perceived as an obstacle to innovation. How is AlignAi dispelling this notion and actively promoting innovation?What impact on team performance can AlignAI bring?Why should companies adopt stringent AI/Data Governance practices right from the outset?What repercussions might companies face for neglecting the implementation of a robust AI governance strategy?What developments or initiatives can we anticipate from AlignAI in the coming months?Rehgans fantastic work with Women in Analytics!
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This is the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I welcome Stephanie Rieben-de Roquefeuil to the show!
Stephanie is the Co-Founder & CEO of Diedem Capital, which is a funding marketplace for founders.
Stephanie has a wealth of experience within the startup and venture capitalist space, and in my opinion, no better person to give us a real insight into what is happening in the world of Tech and AI right now.
We covered A LOT:
Stephanie's background and what made her launch DiademWhat is the aim of the platform, and what makes it unique?Stephanie's thoughts on the current state of the generative AI startup scene What specific areas/sectors within AI is Stephanie most excited about and why?What do investors look at before deciding whether that company is investible? What is the general rule of thumb for valuing a start-up in AI? What challenges does Stephanie foresee happening in the AI market for startups over the coming months?Stephanie's advice on how founders can navigate a turbulent market!
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This is the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks, and in this episode, I spoke with EMalick Njie.
Emalick is the founder of Ecotone AI, a company with a very clear vision –
"To develop AI-based medicines that can cure approximately 10,000 inherited diseases that would have normally been overlooked by the pharmaceutical industry"
He has a fascinating backstory and is seen by many to be a true pioneer in this space.
We had a great discussion about the following:
✔His background and what led him to launch Ecotone
✔Who is Ecotone and what is their mission & vision?
✔What part AI plays in the product
✔What is an LGM(Large Genome Model)
✔The impact that AI can bring to medicine and rare genetic diseases
✔In a highly regulated space such as medicine, how EMalick and Ecotone navigate the various laws and policies in each state and country.
✔Emalick's thoughts on the current state of the generative AI market.
✔What can we expect to see from Ecotone over the coming months?
Click for a recent whitepaper EMalick released - https://emalick.substack.com/p/emergent-populations-derived-with
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This is episode 8 of the ThinkData Podcast in partnership with Dataworks.
In this very special in-person episode, I sat down in NYC with Aditya Khurjekar who is a serial founder from the world of artificial intelligence and content authentication!
We had a great discussion around:
Aditiya's background, and what brought him to launch his latest venture xign.ai.Who is MEDICI and what was the original idea for the platformHow did the Prove acquisition come about, and how did he know when was the right time to sellAditya's thoughts on what makes a great start-upHis thoughts on the current state of the AI marketWhat are some of the hottest sectors within AI from an investment perspective right now?What changes we can expect to see across the global AI market over the next 12-18 months?
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In episode 7 of the ThinkData Podcast, I spoke with Sergio Schirmer, Founder & CEO @ Radiolife.
Radiolife is an early-stage start-up in the field of health diagnostics.
They leverage RF technology and AI to advance pathologies research, revolutionizing disease understanding and patient care.
This was a fascinating discussion about the complexities of bringing a health product to market in the US!
We spoke about -
Sergio's background and what made him launch Radiolife.Who is Radiolife, what is their product, and what makes it unique?What part does AI play in the product?Sergio's top tips for budding entrepreneurs who may have a great idea, but are struggling with how to turn that into a business.How to navigate the complexities of one of the most highly regulated markets in the world.How they overcame product development challenges to comply with regulations.What is next for Radiolife?
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This is Episode 6 of the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks.
In this episode, I met with Chaz Giles who is the Founder & CEO of Revea.
Revea is a precision skincare company using advanced diagnostics, personal analysis, and machine learning to deliver skincare designed for each individual’s biology
This was a great discussion, covering a load of interesting topics such as -
Chaz's background and how the idea for Revea was conceived? What is Revea, what makes the product unique, and how big a part does AI playWhat is Revea's marketing and GTM strategy, and how do they compete against the larger more well-known brands within the cosmetic and skincare space? Why most start-ups failChaz's thoughts on the importance of establishing a clear set of values and competencies that his team is hired againstWhen is the "right time" to hire?Chaz's thoughts on the current state of the AI marketWhat we can expect to see from Revea over the coming months and through 2024
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This is Episode 5 of the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cal Al-Dhubaib, the CEO & Founder of Pandata.
Pandata designs and develops AI and machine learning solutions for high-risk industries, focusing on responsible and ethical development.
Cal is a highly regarded speaker and consultant in the world of AI, and there isn't much he and his team don't know about the world of AI.
We covered a lot:
Cal's background and what brought him to launch PandataWho are Pandata, and what type of problems are they brought in to solveThe steps companies should be taking to ensure AI is being built and used for goodWhy responsible and ethical AI development is so importantHow companies can attract, engage, retain, and upskill their AI & Data TeamWhat does Cal expect to see from the AI world over the coming months?
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In this special episode, we speak with Jordyn Willens, the Global Program Director at Weve Acceleration, where she is responsible for supporting international growth-stage startups looking to enter and scale in the US market.
She offered great insight into what it takes to set up, launch, and scale a startup in the US.
We discussed the following -
✔Who is Weve and what makes their service unique
✔The steps companies should take when looking to make their first full-time hire in the US
✔What companies should consider when looking to make their first hire?
✔The steps companies should take to a) stand out, b) attract the best possible talent and c) ensure they are embedding the company culture from day one
✔What are the best states/cities to set up in, and why?
✔Are companies better off building an "in-office" culture, or going for fully remote upon launch?
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This is Episode 3 of the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks.
In this episode, I sat down with Rohan Doctor, the Founder and CEO of Louisa.AI.
Louisa AI maximizes the revenues of Financial Institutions by connecting Expertise + Relationships + Intel.
We had a great discussion, talking about the following -
Rohan's background and how the idea for Louisa came aboutWho is Louisa and what problem is it trying to solveWhat were some of the initial challenges/considerations Rohan and the team had to overcome when taking an "idea" and turning that into a fully fully-fledged businessThe steps Rohan took to adapt from the large corporate life of Goldman to the Founder and CEO of a start-up.What is the long-term vision for the companyRohan's thoughts on the current state of the AI market His advice for budding entrepreneurs
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This is Episode 2 in the second season of the ThinkData podcast!
Our podcast is presented in partnership with Dataworks, and today, I am very excited to have Suman Kanuganti on the show.
Suman is the Co-Founder & CEO of Personal.ai, which has been making a huge amount of noise in the AI space.
Personal AI uses your data, and opinions to create a unique interactive messaging experience!
In this episode, we will be showcasing how effective this tool is in real time!
We discussed -
• Suman's background and when did he come up with the idea for personal.ai
• What is the long-term vision for the company, and where does Suman see his tool having the biggest impact?
• How personal.ai address concerns around AI ethics and data privacy
• How personal.ai stays ahead of the competition and adapts to emerging trends
• What is next for peronal.ai?
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This is the first episode of Season 2 of the ThinkData Podcast in partnership with Dataworks and what better way to kick off the new season than to welcome Amit Govrin to the show!
Amit is the Co-Founder & CEO at Kubiya, the world's first DevOps virtual assistant, powered by AI!
Kubiya was launched back in May 2022, and since then has experienced rapid growth and gained a huge amount of interest from the world of cloud and DevOps!
Amit gave a really detailed account of what it is like to conceive and launch an AI product, and we spoke about:
• What led him to launch Kubiya
• What is Kubiya, and what makes their product unique?
• What were the first steps they took when deciding when and who to hire?
• What the some of the key challenges they had to overcome in the early stages?
• What was their GTM and marketing strategy when launching, and how did that change over time
• Amits top tips to future founders when it comes to launching a new business from scratch
• What is next for Kubiya?
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This is Episode 30 of the ThinkData podcast which also marks the end of Season 1.
Our podcast is presented in partnership with Dataworks, and today, we're delighted to have Thierry Tremblay on the show.
Thierry is the CEO and founder of Kohezion, a platform specializing in low-code and no-code database software solutions
We covered a huge amount, including:
What is the backstory to launching Kohezion, and how has Thierry's vision for the platform evolved since its inceptionHow will no-code/low-code tools evolve, and what are the major advantages they offer to businesses and individualsWhat are some of the biggest challenges that Thierry and his team are currently solvingHow does Kohezion ensure the security of the data and applications created on its platformWhat users can expect in terms of future features & enhancements to the Kohezion platform
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This is Episode 29 of the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks and on today's show, we welcome Solomon Kahn!
Solomon is the Founder & CEO of Delivery Layer. This SaaS Data Platform has been built, “to improve the time to market and customer experience for data products”.
With over 15 years of experience working in Data & Analytics, Solomon has worked for Paperless Post, Nielsen, and Helium 10 before launching his own start-up Delivery Layer in August 2023.
We spoke about -
• His background and what made him launch Delivery Layer
• Who is Delivery Layer and what makes the platform and product unique
• What steps Solomon took to build a best-in-class data team, while maintaining a culture?
• Solomon's thoughts on how Data & Analytics teams will be set up in the future when factoring in the huge number of layoffs that have happened over the past 6-12 months.
• What positions, or functions within a classic Data team will be displaced, or impacted the most by Artificial Intelligence.
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This is Episode 28 of the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks and on today's show we welcome Amanda Fetch!
Amanda is the Head of Applied Science at Data Squared and has over 20 years of experience in Data and analytics, which has seen her work for The Bloc, SiriusXM, and Macy's.
Amanda provides training, support, and mentorship to the next cohort of Data professionals, and has recently been recognized by Linkedin as a Top voice within Artificial Intelligence
This was a great discussion, covering a lot of areas, including:
Amanda's background and how she broke into Analytics?How Amanda upskilled herselfAdvice and tips to those who are trying to make it in the world of DataThe steps potential candidates can take to stand out when applying for roles How companies should approach hiring to put themselves in the best possible position to avoid redundancies. What does the future hold for AI?
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This is Episode 27 of the Thinkdata podcast in partnership with Dataworks and on today's show, I welcome Ahmet Gyger to the show.
Ahmet is the Senior Director of AI product at Domino Data Lab and has a wealth of experience in product management which has seen him work for the likes of Apple, Microsoft & Salesforce.
Ahmet leads AI product development at Domino, the Enterprise MLOps platform trusted by over 20% of the Fortune 100.
We spoke about:
His background and what made him leave the relative comfort of "Big Tech" to join Domino.Who is Domino and what makes them and their platform uniqueThe steps Domino Data Lab takes to ensure that its platform and technology remain current and can continue meeting the needs of the AI practitioners that use the platformHow does Domino Data Lab address the ethical considerations and potential biases that can arise during the AI model development processAhmet's thoughts on what makes a great Data product, and what considerations should companies make before looking to build out a dedicated AI product team.What new tools and features can we expect to be released by Domino over the next 12-18 months?
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This is Episode 26 of the Thinkdata podcast in partnership with Dataworks and today we welcome Chris Brown to the show.
Chris is a Partner Manager at Nvidia, responsible for supporting startups by giving them access to Nvidia resources, and full go-to-market support.
Nvidia engineers the most advanced chips, systems, and software that powers Artificial intelligence, and is one of the fastest-growing technology companies of all time.
Chris gave a fascinating insight into what it is like to work for a company like Nvidia, and what we can expect to see from the world of Gen-AI over the next 6-12 months.
Who is Nvidia & what is behind their rapid growth over the last 5-10 years?What is Nvidia’s growth strategy and how they approach building partnerships and onboarding customers in the startup and Enterprise spaceWhat has been the biggest technological advancement & product release at Nvidia recently and why?Chris's thoughts about the current state of the GenAI spaceWhat does the future hold for Nvidia and GenAI
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This is Episode 25 of the Thinkdata podcast in partnership with Dataworks and in this episode, we welcome Amanda Bickerstaff to the show.
Amanda is a former high school biology teacher and Edtech executive who is now the Founder and CEO at “AI for Education”.
Their mission is to help educators and academic institutions adopt AI technology, responsibly!
We covered a lot of topics, including -
Background to Amanda, and when did she come up with the idea for AI for EducationHow Amanda took that vision and turned it into a fully-fledged businessHow AI is being used to personalize learningHow AI can help make education more accessible to students from all backgroundsWhat are the ethical considerations for using AI in educationHow can AI help to prepare students for the jobs of the futureWhat are some of the challenges that need to be addressed in order to make AI more widely adopted in educationAmanda is a hugely knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging Founder, with a very clear vision and mission to revolutionize teaching and learning through the power of AI!
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