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  • Vlad Panin, CEO and Founder of iFrame.AI , leads a pioneering company transforming medical coding through AI by replacing manual coding labor with an automated, HIPAA-compliant solution.  iFrame.AI ’s flagship product offers advanced ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding capabilities with a vast context window, EHR integration, and features like ROI-optimized modifiers and prior authorization tips, promising efficiency and security for healthcare providers. Beyond  iFrame.AI , Panin also mentors at Alchemist Accelerator and contributes to Forbes, sharing expertise on healthcare technology and RPA advancements.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:11 - Dismantling Outdated Systems

    04:28 - The Medical Monopoly Problem

    20:24 - AI-Driven Solutions

    24:33 - Fear of Efficiency

    26:03 - Resistance to Innovation

    31:07 - Public Awareness and Demand for Change in the US Healthcare System

    31:53 - Empowering the People to Challenge the System

     

    Quote of the Show:

    31:06 "For me. Is it just so obvious to raise these questions. They were not raising them before now. So now I see that people are asking, why should it be this way? Why do the doctors quit? Why we cannot afford medicine that costs literally like a few cents in Europe. And it's not like third party country rates. What are the best developed countries in the world? Let's put it this way, it's affordable. And here it's not, in the richest country in the world. That's crazy.”


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    Ways to connect with Vlad Panin:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlad-iframe-ai/

    Company website: https://www.iframe.ai/


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  • Allison Byers is a trailblazer in the realm of equitable capital distribution. As the founder of Scroobious, her tech company is quickly driving innovation by removing barriers to partnership among diverse founders, investors, and service providers through scalable online education, community, and data-driven curation.

     

    Before founding Scroobious, she spearheaded a medical device startup, securing nearly $10M in funding before its acquisition, and encountered firsthand the gender bias prevalent in fundraising. With over 20 years of experience in startup and tech roles, Allison stands as a seasoned entrepreneur and a catalyst for change having co-authored California Senate Bill 54, signed into law, which requires venture funds to report diversity metrics.

    She is actively championing initiatives in other states including MA Senate Bill 978 and NY Senate Bill A09786. Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, she serves as an angel investor, Boston Co-Chair of the national non-profit All Raise, Executive in Residence at Merck Digital Sciences Studio, DEI task force member of the Angel Capital Association, and is a sought-after startup mentor and dynamic speaker.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:17 The Vision of Equitable Access to Capital

    07:08 The Stark Reality of Funding Disparities

    10:47 Reframing Inequity as Opportunity

    17:28 The Insanity of Expecting Change Without Action

    22:43 Building Scalable Solutions Through Technology

    32:13 Empowering Entrepreneurs to Forge Their Own Paths

    33:00 Collaboration as the Key to Success

     

    Quote of the Show:

    10:47 “Holy cow, what a business opportunity. Almost 100% of Black founders and 98% of women aren't being funded by venture capital.”


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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/

    Company Website: https://www.scroobious.com/


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  • James Colgan is the Chief Product Officer at Envoy, the leading integrated workplace platform that connects people, spaces, and data to create a seamless, secure, and efficient workplace experience. In this episode, KJ and James explore the future of workplaces, the role of technology and economics in shaping them, and the significance of company culture.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:39 Redefining Modern Workspaces

    08:20 The Importance of Company Culture

    16:33 Envoy's Role in Workplace Transformation

    17:53 Success Stories: Tesla and Match.com

    23:23 Future of Workplace Transformation

     

    Quote of the Show (28:00):

    "Humans do not like ambiguity. We strive to bring clarity to everything." – James Colgan

     

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    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesacolgan

    Company Website: https://envoy.com/ 

     

     

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  • Brian Glover is the Co-Founder and CEO of Previewed, a company that offers an immersive, streamlined, and intelligent job search and hiring solution, with AI employee/job matchmaking, and immersive day-in-the-life videos. In this episode, KJ and Brian discuss the increasing opportunities for women in the trades, the looming skilled labor shortage, and the urgent need for public and private initiatives to address the gap.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:51 Meet Brian Glover: Empowering Job Seekers

    03:17 The Looming Skilled Worker Crisis

    07:56 High Demand Skilled Worker Industries

    16:29 How Previewed is Revolutionzing Job Seeking

     

    Quote of the Show (18:00):

    “Our whole focus is to get you into blue-collar trades in high demand with huge pay." - Brian Glover

     

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    Company Website: https://www.previewed.careers/

     

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  • David Hatami is the Managing Director and Founder of EduPolicy.ai, a company empowering educational institutions to make data-driven decisions that enhance learning outcomes. In this episode, KJ and David discuss the current landscape of AI integration, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions. 

     

    Key Takeaways:

    05:32 The Wild West of AI in Higher Education

    07:52 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption

    20:46 David Hatami's Journey and Expertise

    23:55 EduPolicy.ai: Methodology and Vision

     

    Quote of the Show (10:00):

    "We are setting the bar for how the first generation of digital natives will teach subsequent generations to utilize technology." – David Hatami

     

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    Company Website: https://edupolicy.ai/ 

     

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  • Steve Shapiro is the CEO of FineTune, a platform that encompasses the best practice workflow around much of the qualitative learning process, with a hybrid solution that includes human and AI working together. In this episode, KJ and Steve discuss the importance of addressing acute problems, why the best learning is still human-to-human, and the potential of AI to transform educational content. Steve offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes a long-term perspective on the impact of new technologies.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    03:39 Steve’s Journey into Entrepreneurship

    06:07 Revolutionizing Education with AI

    11:13 Challenges and Misconceptions in Education

    14:11 Future of Education and Workforce

     

    Quote of the Show (27:00):

    “We often overestimate what technology is going to do for us in the next five years and underestimate what it's going to do in the next twenty." – Steve Shapiro

     

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    Ways to connect with Steve Shapiro:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveshapiro7/

    Company Website: https://finetunelearning.com/ 

     

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  • Nitzan Shaer is the CEO and Co-founder of WEVO, a user research platform that leverages AI to deliver reliable insights in a fraction of the time traditional tools require. In this episode, KJ and Nitzan explore the impact of AI and simulated audiences in the design phase, discussing how companies can now predict user responses and save significant costs. With insights on the rising expectations of digital experiences and the necessity of early feedback, the episode highlights WEVO's role in optimizing products before launch, ensuring high-quality customer interactions.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:35 The Importance of Customer Experience

    08:31 The Shift in Business Paradigms

    09:06 MasterCard's Approach to Customer Experience

    13:42 The Role of AI in Digital Experiences

    17:09 The Future of Marketing and Product Design

     

    Quote of the Show (16:00):

    “A/B testing is not about taking a bad product and A/B testing your way to success. It's a polishing tool." – Nitzan Shaer

     

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    Ways to connect with Nitzan Shaer:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nshaer/

    Company Website: http://www.wevoconversion.com 

     

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  • Jeff D. Standridge is a dynamic innovator, growth strategist, and three-time best-selling author with over 30 years of experience driving transformation across industries In this episode, KJ and Jeff discuss the observable behaviors that differentiate high performers, the pitfalls of prioritizing technical skills over leadership capabilities, and the significant impact of culture on employee retention, satisfaction, and company growth. Jeff also emphasizes the importance of understanding the gap between espoused culture and culture in use within organizations.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    05:27 The Status Quo in Leadership

    09:27 Observable Behaviors and Competencies

    18:18 The Importance of Culture

    21:27 Culture of Excellence

    31:30 The War for Talent

     

    Quote of the Show (21:00):

    “Leadership and culture are absolutely drivers of business performance.” – Jeff D. Standridge

     

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    Ways to connect with Jeff D. Standridge:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstandridge/

    Company Website: Innovation Junkie

     

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  • Fred Wilmot is the Co-founder and CEO at Detecteam, a SaaS-delivered, cloud-strength performance testing platform that automates the detection lifecycle and improves detection behavior. In this episode, KJ and Fred explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the impact of AI, and the importance of vendor accountability. Fred also shares actionable advice for individuals seeking to contribute to the cybersecurity field.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    03:22 The Current Cybersecurity Landscape

    11:48 Challenges and Innovations in Detection Engineering

    15:39 The Tech Team's Approach to Cybersecurity

     

    Quote of the Show (17:00):

    "I love to surround myself with great people and hard problems... trying to make the world a little bit of a better place." - Fred Wilmot

     

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredwilmot/

     

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  • Abhishek Jha is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elucidata, a trailblazing biotech company transforming biological discovery by leveraging data-centric approaches and cutting-edge AI and ML innovations. In this episode, KJ and Abhishek delve into future perspectives, including the potential of spatial biology and the importance of integrating diverse data sources for precision medicine, aiming to revolutionize the healthcare landscape over the next decade.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    03:11 The Journey of a Trailblazer

    05:58 Understanding Computational Biology

    12:47 The Importance of Clean Data

    22:02 The Challenge of Data Preparation for AI

    23:45 Understanding the Complexity of Cancer

    26:29 The Future of Spatial Biology

     

    Quote of the Show (23:00):

    “The AI paradigm that worked for tech will not carry over to life sciences...it's time for data-centric AI.” - Abhishek Jha

     

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    Ways to connect with Abhishek Jha:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-jha-ba20a821/

    Company Website: https://www.elucidata.io/

     

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  • Ben Edmond is the CEO of Connectbase, a platform that delivers powerful tools to optimize workflows, automate quoting, and create new growth and value opportunities. In this episode, KJ and Ben explore the importance of trust, the complexity of managing networks, and the future of connectivity with innovations like fiber, wireless, and satellite. Ben also shares his motivation behind founding ConnectBase, the company's growth, and the role of education in fostering change in the industry.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    01:41 Revolutionizing Telecommunications

    04:33 Challenges in the Connectivity Industry

    14:23 The Role of Trust and Transparency

    34:19 The Future of Connectivity

     

    Quote of the Show (16:00):

    “Connectivity today is as essential as power and water, woven deeply into every facet of human activity.”  - Ben Edmond

     

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminedmond/

     

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  • Shaun Savage is the CEO of GoShare, a delivery and moving company that quickly connects you with background checked delivery professionals on demand for help with last mile delivery, middle mile delivery and moving services. In this episode, KJ and Shaun discuss the impact of tech-driven delivery solutions on the logistics industry and the empowerment of gig economy entrepreneurs. Shaun also delves into the unique use cases and future trends in the supply chain, including the potential role of autonomous vehicles.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    10:29 Challenges and Solutions in Delivery

    27:07 Reflecting on the First Delivery Experience

    28:35 Transitioning to a B2B Model

    40:15 Future Trends in the Supply Chain

     

    Quote of the Show (23:00):

    "For a business to be successful, they have to be able to move goods around quickly. We're not just reinventing the wheel; we're making a better wheel." – Shaun Savage

     

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    Ways to connect with Shaun Savage:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunsavage/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunsavage19

    Company Website: https://goshare.co/ 

     

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  • Dave Colford is the founder of Vigil Consulting, helping businesses navigate digital transformation and harness the freelance economy by turning emerging workforce trends into actionable, strategic solutions. In this episode, KJ and Dave discuss the transformative impact of the freelance revolution and technological advancements on the traditional employer-employee relationship. 

     

    Key Takeaways:

    02:16 The Freelance Revolution

    03:30 Post-COVID Workforce Changes

    14:39 Employer Challenges and Control

    21:39 Legal and Compliance Issues

    31:16 The Future of Freelance Work

     

    Quote of the Show (3:00):

    "The balance of power has shifted...now it's a world where the choice belongs to the worker." - Dave Colford

     

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    X: https://twitter.com/davecolford

     

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  • Geordy Murphy is the President, Owner, and Operator of Cypress Hospitality Group. His current project, FobeSoft, is a groundbreaking, cloud-based software providing restaurants with daily Profit and Loss updates to help them address issues before they impact the bottom line. In this episode, KJ and Geordy discuss common accounting errors, the impact of real-time financial data, and Geordy’s journey from restaurateur to tech innovator.

    Key Takeaways:

    02:41 Revolutionizing Restaurant Accounting

    06:55 Common Financial Mistakes in Restaurants

    09:04 The Importance of Accurate Financial Tracking

    17:35 Transforming Managers into Operators

    Quote of the Show (18:00):

    "It's easier to hit the target when you can see it." – Geordy Murphy

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geordy-murphy-055b855/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FobeSoft

    Company Website: https://www.cypresshospitalitygroup.com/

    FobeSoft Website: https://www.fobesoft.com/

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  • Dania Shaheen Gutterson is a Senior Director at Bain & Company, a game-changing data platform giving private equity dealmakers a crystal ball for optimizing their M&A outcomes. In this episode, KJ and Dania discuss the evolution from traditional consulting methods to leveraging AI for faster, smarter data insights, highlighting Bain’s innovative platform. Dania shares her journey and passion for disruptive innovation, practical AI applications, and the necessity of challenging the status quo.

    Key Takeaways:

    03:30 Practical AI in Consulting

    04:51 Challenges and Opportunities in AI

    10:03 DealEdge: Revolutionizing Private Investment

    21:04 Future of Technology and Consulting

    Quote of the Show (22:00):

    "It's not people versus Gen AI. It's people with Gen AI versus Gen AI." – Dania Shaheen Gutterson

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    Company Website: http://www.bain.com

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  • Doug Shannon is an esteemed IT automation professional with over 20 years of experience in advanced technology roles. In this episode, KJ and Doug explore the evolving culture in businesses, the impact of multi-generational workforces, and the critical need for integrating new technologies effectively while maintaining a human touch. Doug also shares practical advice on fostering collaboration and planning for organizational changes in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

    Key Takeaways:

    08:29 The Changing Culture in Business

    15:02 Planning for Attrition and Automation

    21:59 Generational Differences in Data Sharing

    23:12 The Future of AI and Human Integration

    27:11 The Concept of Explainable AI

    29:55 The Importance of Being a Jack of All Trades

    Quote of the Show (27:00):

    “You should be enabling, empowering, and emboldening your employees because they're your first customers.” – Doug Shannon

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shannon/

    Company Website: https://www.theiathinktank.com/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsreview-com/

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  • Paul Pruitt is the Chief Growth Officer at SHARx, LLC, a patient advocacy and supply-chain management company addressing the nation’s out-of-control drug prices. In this episode, KJ and Paul explore the importance of moving away from traditional health insurance models and offer insights into creating a more sustainable approach to healthcare.

    Key Takeaways:

    04:54 The Unsustainable Cost of Medications

    09:37 The Role of HR and Financial Leaders

    14:19 Opting Out of Traditional Insurance

    17:47 The Monopoly of Specialty Pharmacies

    21:07 Employer Benefits and Cost Management

    Quote of the Show (16:00):

    "What are we doing using insurance to cover things that we know are going to happen? That's nonsensical." – Paul Pruitt

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpruittjr/

    Company Website: https://sharxplan.com/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharx-llc/

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  • Dr. Jeremy Frank is a leader in machine health optimization using advanced hardware, software, and AI to enhance industrial and military machinery. In this episode, KJ and Dr. Frank delve into his company’s role in deploying wireless sensors and AI to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The conversation also covers the generational shift in the workforce, the necessity for change management, and the importance of educating and attracting young talent to industrial careers.

    Key Takeaways:

    04:23 Understanding Industry 4.0

    07:31 The Machine Health Problem

    20:39 The Importance of Industry Jobs and Cultural Change

    25:11 The Role of AI in Industry

    27:39 Challenges in Implementing AI and Technology at Scale

    32:25 The Future of Industrial Technology and Investment

    Quote of the Show (21:00):

    “Imagine a world where machines could predict their own failures before they even happen. This isn't science fiction. It's a reality made possible by AI.” – Dr. Jeremy Frank

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-frank/

    Company Website: https://www.kcftech.com/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcf-technologies/

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  • Rick Hammell is the Founder and CEO of Helios, a global workforce management and payments company, Helios. Helios is dedicated to simplifying compliance and enhancing efficiency, regardless of entity registration or talent status. In this episode, KJ and Rick delve into Rick's inspiration from Greek mythology for Helios, the importance of disrupting the status quo, the significant impact of AI in HR processes, and key pain points in global employment compliance.

    Key Takeaways:

    03:42 Creating Equitable Opportunities Globally

    07:22 Challenges of Global Hiring

    14:12 Direct Employer Model and Compliance

    23:19 Automating HR Tasks with One Click

    23:34 Flexibility and Multilingual Contracts

    24:22 Strategic HR Initiatives Post-Covid

    25:18 Efficiency Gains and Time Savings

    26:33 Building a Global HR Platform

    27:41 Empowering Businesses with Technology

    Quote of the Show (17:00):

    "It's about creating a level playing field so that everyone can compete in the global market." – Rick Hammell

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhammell/

    X: https://twitter.com/rhammellHR

    Company Website: https://www.helios.io/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heliosio/

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  • Tharun Mohan is the Founder, President & CEO, of Quantum Strides LLC, an IBM Sustainability Software Business Partner specializing in solutions for Real Estate & Asset Management, Capital Projects, Space & Move Management, Operations & Maintenance, and Sustainability. In this episode, KJ and Mohan discuss the importance of empathy and understanding unmet needs for disruptive innovation. Mohan shares how optimizing workspace and asset management by using AI and technology can offer advanced technology to mid-market companies at a fraction of the cost.

    Key Takeaways:

    02:59 The Importance of Workspace Management Systems

    05:06 Quantum Strides LLC: Revolutionizing Real Estate Management

    07:15 Post-COVID Workspace Challenges and Solutions

    14:34 The Future of Office Spaces

    16:27 Making Technology Accessible for Mid-Market Companies

    Quote of the Show (26:00):

    "True disruption stems from empathy." - Tharun Mohan

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharun-mohan-9293041/

    Company Website: https://www.quantumstrides.com

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-strides-llc/

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