Conversations on Applied AI

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

The conversation this week is with Alex Muller. Alex is the founder of Savvy AI, where he and his team run a mission to make AI work for all of us.Previously, he co-founded GP Shopper, which was later acquired by Synchrony in 2017. During his time there, he served on their investment committee, where he helped the venture team evaluate prospective venture investments. His current interests are innovative AI ML-based products, tools, and companies.And supporting fellow diverse founders to refine their operations, technology, vision, and strategy as they go through their entrepreneurial journey. He was named by Forbes as a top 10 CEO disrupting the retail industry through technology.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 Every IndustryThe Top 10 Industries Using AI TodayHow AI is Changing the Retail IndustryWhat is the Difference Between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGPShopper AcquiredSavvy AIGP ShopperSynchrony FinancialAI (Artificial Intelligence)ML (Machine Learning)Data ScienceMLS (Machine Learning as a ServiceIoT (Internet of Things)Reinforcement LearningStar TrekEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Rehgan Avon. Rehgan is co-founder and CEO at Align AI. Align AI helps AI experts scale their knowledge faster and more effectively within their organization. She was the founder and is now a board member of Women in Analytics, whose mission is to increase the visibility of women making an impact in the analytics space. And provide a platform for women to lead conversations for the advancement of analytical research development and applications. And if that wasn't enough to keep her busy, she is also on the advisory board of OhioX.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 EpisodeAlign AIWomen in AnalyticsOhioXNatural language processingAmazon QuickSightDataConnect ConferenceRenée CummingsChip HuyenCassie KozyrkovNoelle SilverEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Beth Rudin. Beth is the CEO of Bast AI and a global executive leader with 20 plus years of IT and data science experience. Previously, she has held roles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief Data Scientist, and Distinguished Engineer. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics. At Bast, Beth and the team developed software that allows humans to create their own AI, redefining the experience of the human for our shared future. She believes we have a vested interest in creating AI that can explain itself to humans.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 EpisodeBast AIAbstract semantic graphOntologyKubernetes ClustersNatural language processingStructured Query LanguageImaginable by Jane McGonigalAI Superpowers by Kai-fu LeeRobin Wall KimmererThe Inmates Are Running the Asylum by Alan CooperAI for the Rest of Us by Phaedra Boinodiris and Beth RuddenThe Information by James GleickThe Overstory by Richard PowersEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Steve Hsu. Steve is a professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the founder of SuperFocus.ai, which is for lack of a better term Enterprise GPT. However, its AI uses large language models, but with customer-defined memory to eliminate hallucinations.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 EpisodeSteve Hsu on TwitterSuperfocus.aiHallucination (artificial intelligence)U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeFoundation modelsClaude.aiLlama 2Artificial general intelligenceForward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy by Andrew YangEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Cameron Wolfe. Cameron has a passion for leveraging academic research and industry to solve large scale industrial problems. He is currently the director of AI at c, personalized search and recommendations platform for D to C e-commerce brands, where he works with an amazing team of engineers and researchers. He holds a PhD in computer science from Rice University, and a bachelor's in computer science from UT Austin. Finally, he's an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts MMA and is actively training in Brazilian jujitsu. He enjoys exercising, going for walks, runs or hikes nearly every day, preferably with his dog Theodore and his fiancee, Sara. Some of his other interests include brewing, roasting coffee, reading books and cooking.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 EpisodeCameronRWolfe.meCameron Wolf on TwitterRebuy EngineFreshman Research Initiative UT AustinNeural Networks Research GroupDeep (Learning) Focus NewsletterCloud BigtableDaskEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Seth Uschuk. Seth is a full stack software engineer with a passion for developing high quality software solutions. He's had the pleasure of working with cutting edge technologies and programming languages to build scalable and robust applications for a variety of clients and industries. He's also constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve his skills and stay up to date with the latest trends in the industry. Today, as this is the applied AI podcast, we'll be talking about his thoughts on artificial intelligence and their applications from the perspective of a full stack software engineer.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 EpisodeHypercolor DigitalLab651CubbyMinnebarMinnedemoEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Matt Nash. Matt is the CEO at Kairos Technologies, where he and the team are focused on building a better future for healthcare by making technology products, recruiting the best in the industry, and directing them at the gross inefficiency and waste that is the health industry. He's skilled at technical architecture, Team delivery paradigms, applying emerging technologies and leading effective teams that can execute.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 EpisodeKairos TechnologiesNeural networkArtificial general intelligenceBayesian probabilityMidjourneyStable Diffusion OnlineMachine Learning Guide PodcastTitan SyntheticsThe Innovators Dilemma by Clayton ChristensenEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Avinash Malladhi. Avinash is a PSPO certified professional with over 15 years of experience and implementing finance, artificial intelligence and related IT projects. He holds an MBA in accounting from Wilmington University, and has completed his expertise in finance with Fintech courses from Harvard University. Throughout his career, he has been able to network with other Fintech specialists from over 30 countries and stay informed about the latest developments in AI and Fintech. Currently, he is working at SAP as a consultant on the open text vendor invoice Management Implementation Team will see our solutions include machine learning capabilities to extract value using OCRIf 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 EpisodePSPO CertificationFintechOptical character recognitionExplainable AIMNIST databaseSAP Technology Consultant Professional CertificateEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Corbin Fonville. Corbin is the owner of the Minnesota Championship Series, which delivers pro quality free to compete eSports tournaments to amateur players of all levels. He's also the CEO at Skillquest where he enjoys helping gamers go from zero to a career in technology. Skillquest is a platform where high school Rocket League players learn to code. He started with a mechanical engineering degree, but established his career through online learning and building personal projects.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 EpisodeCorbinFonville on TwitterMinnesota Championship SeriesSkillquestUdemyTuring testREM5 VR LABStack OverflowMerlin AICoPilot AIFireship on YoutubeEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Damien Riehl. Damien is a technology lawyer who has advised clients on tech litigated tech issues, remedied cybersecurity issues and develop software. His legal experience is diverse over his career, and has been working for a variety of clients from large businesses to nonprofits and individuals. He currently leads the design development and expansion of products at Fastcase. Integrating AI back in technologies to improve legal workflows, and to power legal data analytics. A TEDx speaker, co-founder of All The Music LLC, and on the Minnesota Governor's Council on connected and automated vehicles.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 EpisodeDamien Riehl on TwitterFastcaseAll The Music LLCvLexNatural language processingDolly v2The Authors GuildFeedlyEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Christopher Nguyen. Christopher is CEO and co-founder of Aitomatic, where he's helping businesses harness the power of knowledge-first AI for solutions in predictive maintenance, energy optimization, demand forecasting, and more. Outside of his deep experience in AI, his background includes strategic executive leadership, hands-on software engineering, management, and highly available low-latency services architecture.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 EpisodeAitomaticAtomic Layer DepositionKnowledge transferLarge language modelAugmented IntelligenceMaxwell's equationsK1st World 2023Useful Sensors Inc.Enjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Sam Tyner-Monroe. Sam is an accomplished, applied statistician and data scientist with a PhD in statistics from Iowa State University. She has expertise in data visualization, and deep experience in developing and applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to the social and physical sciences, as well as within the federal government. Currently, she's Managing Director of Accountable AI at DLA Piper 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 EpisodeSam Tyner-Monroe on TwitterR-Ladies GlobalR-Ladies Washington D.C.DLA PiperAccelerated UnderwritingPrediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial IntelligenceFiveThirtyEight.comPosit ConferenceWomen in Statistics and Data ScienceData FeminismEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Deborah Carver. Deborah is the writer and publisher of The Content Technologist. When she's not compiling the weekly newsletter, she's a digital strategy consultant at the intersection of technology and content. She truly believes in helping content professionals navigate to technical ins and outs of algorithms, automation, and analytics so they can free up more brain space for creativity. I love this mission. And we all need time for more creativity. Since 2011. She's developed award-winning content strategies, guided website redesigns, and ensured algorithmic visibility for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, b2b SaaS, startups, and everything in between. 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 Content TechnologistDALL·E 2Stable DiffusionBlade RunnerAmelia Winger-Bearskin on Conversations on Applied AIAI-Powered WireframingJasper - AI CopywriterCopy.aiEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Dishant Gandhi. Dishant is an AI/ML Engineer at Hoory, who reads an AI-powered Customer Support Assistant that helps your business automate customer communications and provides 24/7 support with zero delays. Dishant is also building a community for chatbot developers and learners. He has a YouTube channel under the name Droid City where he creates videos on chatbot development and Android app development. Finally, he is a RASA Superhero, which is a distinction given to the most contributing members of the RASA open-source community. 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 EpisodeHooryDroid City Youtube channelRASA open source communityTuring testMachine Learning Specialization on CourseraHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieTalk Like TED by Carmine GalloHands-On Machine Learning by Aurélien GéronNatural language processingEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Seth Clark. Seth is an MIT-trained engineer who just likes building things. He's the Head of Product for Modzy and worked with a team of brilliant designers, developers, and data scientists building the future of ML ops and AI at scale. When he's not in the office, he's probably soldering something in his Makerspace checking in on one of his beehives, or fixated on a bad product experience that he wishes he could fix. 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 EpisodeSeth Clark on LinkedinModzy websiteModzy Youtube channelARM architecture familyX86Large language modelArduinoEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Mona Akmal. Mona is the CEO and co-founder at Falcon AI. Falcon is the first intelligence platform for the entire GTM team, which includes marketing, sales, and account management. She is a product and engineering veteran who builds resourceful, kind, and output-driven teams at scale, with a passion for crafting elegant solutions to technically difficult problems. She has grown teams, businesses, and many products at Microsoft, Code.org, and Zulily. 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 EpisodeEmail Mona AkmalFalcon AIGraphics Device InterfaceB2B SaaSHour of CodeScratchProject JupyterEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Eric Olson. Eric is the co-founder and CEO at Consensus a search engine that uses AI to surface expert answers. Prior to Consensus, he worked at Draft Kings analytics, where he built cool models and created new metrics to better understand their users. In 2017, he graduated with a master's of science in predictive analytics from Northwestern University and was a three year starter for the Northwestern University football team and a four time academic, All Big 10 honoree.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 EpisodeFollow ConsensusNLP on TwitterGoogle ScholarPubMedAllen Institute for AIChatGPTNatural language processingBERT (language model)Attention is All you NeedEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Dr. Antonio Di Fenza. Antonio has a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Romantic Languages, Literature, and Linguistics from Cornell University. He has envisioned and written a project of a chatbot trained on philosophers and poets that is capable of meaningful interactions. Additionally, he is currently a futurist providing inspiration, suggestions, and solutions for the period of humanity's transition to the time when it will coexist with super intelligence. 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 EpisodeDr. Antonio Di Fenza on LinkedInThe Singularity Is Nearer by Ray KurzweilThe Art of Impossible by Steven KotlerLife 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max TegmarkArtificial general intelligenceThe Millennium ProjectCodePilot.ai4 Optimistic Takes on the Future of AI by Alberto RomeroEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Panos and George Karagiannis, co-founders of Moveo.AI. Both of these guys are passionate about new technologies and always eager to learn. They love turning ideas into practice by working with people that share the same enthusiasm about technology as they do at their company. They are building a new type of conversational AI platform that works on automating mundane tasks, using no-code platforms and self-learning capabilities to transform customer experiences. 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 EpisodeMoveo.AINatural language processingSoftware as a serviceGPT-3General Data Protection RegulationEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens