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Shift AI Podcast

The Shift AI podcast explores how AI and ML is changing the way that we work in the digital age. The show"s creator Boaz Ashkenazy interviews thought leaders who are redefining how businesses and employees will be impacted by emerging technology today and in the future | Visit shiftaipodcast.com

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00:32:22

AI-Driven Learning and Development with Imperical...

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2024/06/06

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy, founder and CEO of Simply Augmented, interviews Monica Ares, the Executive Director of Innovation, Digital Education, and Analytics at Imperial College London Business School Idea Lab. They discuss Monica's journey from teaching and working at tech giants like Amazon and Meta to her current role in advancing immersive and AI-driven educational technologies. Topics include the convergence of AI and immersive experiences, the evolution

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00:40:19

Setting AI Guidelines at Work with City of Seattle...

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2024/05/18

In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, host Boaz welcomes Jim Loter, the Interim CTO of the City of Seattle, to discuss the city's approach to AI policy, its impacts on public service, and the future of technology in the government sector. Jim shares his background and experiences in technology and highlights the importance of responsible and factual use of AI technology and the need for human involvement in decision-making. The episode also covers the formation of AI guidelines in Seattle,

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00:35:57

Decoding Azure AI Search with Microsoft Distinguished...

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2024/05/05

In this episode, Boaz Ashkenazy interviews Pablo Castro, a distinguished engineer at Microsoft. They discuss Pablo's background and journey at Microsoft, his current work in Azure Open AI and databases, and the practical applications of AI in business. They also explore exciting developments in large language models and address concerns about hallucination in AI systems. Pablo emphasizes the importance of security and responsible AI and shares insights into Microsoft's direction in AI. He

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00:33:52

Cultivating the Next Wave of AI Startups with Yifan...

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2024/04/01

Yifan Zhang's journey from a Harvard graduate to a serial entrepreneur and now the Managing Director at AI2 Incubator exemplifies her evolution within the tech startup ecosystem. Immigrating from China, she first ventured into the startup world by founding GymPact, a fitness app, followed by Loftium, an innovative home ownership model. Zhang's transition to investor at AI2 Incubator marks a new chapter where she leverages her experience to mentor early-stage AI startups with a focus on

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00:29:56

Building Confidence through AI with Varun Puri (CEO...

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2024/03/10

In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy interviews Varun Puri, the founder and CEO of Yoodli, who shares his journey from working at Google to starting his own AI startup Yoodli. Yoodli is an AI-powered speech coaching tool that helps individuals improve their communication skills. Puri discusses the importance of effective communication and how Yoodli can be used as a personalized coach. He also highlights the positive response of Yoodli by users and organizations and shares

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00:30:15

Real-Time Chat with your Data with Sarah Nagy (CEO,...

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2024/03/03

In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy interviews Sarah Nagy, CEO of Seek.ai, discussing her journey from astrophysics and finance to leading one of the fastest-growing AI companies. Sarah shares insights into her transition from quantitative analysis and data science in finance to creating Seek.ai, which aims to make data more accessible to non-technical users through natural language interfaces. She highlights the significance of large language models in facilitating this

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00:43:41

AI’s Role in Modern Governance with Sen. Joe Nguyen...

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2024/02/09

In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, Joe shares his unique journey from a tech-savvy business professional to a state senator in Washington, emphasizing his work on technology legislation, particularly around AI and facial recognition. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities of regulating AI technology, balancing innovation with privacy and ethical considerations. They also explore Joe's personal use of AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance his legislative effectiveness,

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00:35:47

AI-Enabled Borderless Talent with David Nilssen (CEO...

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2024/01/29

In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, David Nilssen, CEO of DOXA Talent, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of the global workforce and the significance of remote work. He highlights the necessity of developing an international talent strategy in response to the enduring scarcity of talent. Nilssen delves into his personal journey, from early career influences to leading DOXA Talent, emphasizing the role of AI and innovative practices in shaping modern employment. Throughout the

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00:34:48

Developing an AI Social Contract with Zach Friend...

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2024/01/12

In this episode of Shift AI, Zach Friend Santa Cruz County Supervisor shares his journey from working in the Obama Whitehouse to helping the Biden Administration craft meaningful AI legislation with the local community in mind. He also covers the way that governments are dealing with AI regulation and the social contract that needs to be established with county constituents.Show Description This episode of the Shift AI podcast features an interview between Boaz Ashkenazy and Zach Friend about AI

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00:32:03

AI Investing in Seattle | with Kirby Winfield...

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2023/12/18

In this episode of Shift AI, Kirby Winfield General Partner at Ascend.vc shares his journey from founding multiple successful startups to becoming a leading AI investor and outlines lessons learned, insights on the Seattle startup ecosystem, and his optimistic yet pragmatic views on generative AI and the future of work. Summary of topics covered: Background and early career: Kirby gained experience as an entrepreneur early in his career through founding multiple companies. Transition to Venture

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00:26:46

AI Isn't Replacing Creators | with Zohar Dayan (SVP...

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2023/12/11

In this episode of Shift AI, Zohar Dayan SVP Product at Vimeo shares his experience as a startup founder, how he was early to ML with video and how the Vimeo acquisition is pushing to integrate AI into the video creation process. 01:57 - Dayan talks about his early start with technology, founding Wibbitz in college, and its connection to text-to-video concepts. 02:31 - Zohar explains his role at Vimeo as SVP of Product and GM of their Israel office, focusing on connecting product, engineering,

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00:29:47

Laying the Bedrock for Gen-AI at Amazon with Vasi...

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2023/11/21

In this episode of Shift AI, Dr. Vasi Philomin, VP of Generative AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS) shares his experience as a visionary in machine learning and AI, his insights on applying generative AI at Amazon/AWS, and his thoughts on the ethical dimensions and future potential of AI technologies. Highlights from Vasi’s comments, edited for context and clarity: Early work experiences: Pioneered connected lighting at Philips Lighting with the City Touch system at Philips Lighting, enabling remote

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00:24:32

A Responsible Approach to AI | with Karthik...

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2023/11/21

In this episode of Shift AI, Karthik Ramakrishnan Chief Product Officer from Armilla AI shares his experience with a startup that empowers enterprises to test and fix their AI models to ensure they release trustworthy products to the market. In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, we cover the following topics: 02:22 How Karthik's eductation let to working in startups, an IPO; and his pursuit of success as a entrepreneur. 04:40 Family of orgin, Dad was a paper recycling entrepreneur in the

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00:42:41

Chill Work as the Path to Produtivity | with Rand...

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2023/10/29

In this episode of Shift AI, Rand Fishkin, Co-founder and CEO at SparkToro, shares his experience as a successful entrepreneur and offers insightful perspectives on the current state of generative AI, the challenges faced by VC-backed businesses and the importance of prioritizing the lives of founders and team members. sparktoro.com shitaipodcast.com simplyaugmented.com Connect with Rand Fishkin ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Email:

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00:40:05

Breaking down the doors | with Neil Mandt (Producer,...

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2023/10/23

In this episode of Shift AI, Neil Mandt, 5-time Emmy Award Winning Producer, shares his experience as a Hollywood producer and director, his take on the implications of AI on our society in the future and how the Studio industry is changing to accomodate this shift. In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, we cover the following topics: Introduction to experience and background including with Run DMC and Guiness Book of World Record Neil's first job that he actually got paid for the work that

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00:43:32

Using AI to read the room | with David Shim (CEO,...

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2023/10/12

In this episode of Shift AI, David Shim CEO at read.ai shares his experience as a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and running one of the most exciting Madrona backed AI startups based in Seattle. Below is a summary of the topics covered: Transitioning from a political science major to identifying untapped opportunities in the stock trading market. Acquiring foundational customer service skills in the early stages of a career. The influence of a family of Korean immigrant entrepreneurs on

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00:58:14

A new communication paradigm | with Shane Mac (CEO,...

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2023/10/05

In this episode of Shift AI, Shane Mac CEO at XMTP Labs shares his experience as a startup founder, how to run a remote-first venture backed startup and his philosophy on how digital messaging and communication will evolve in the future. In this episode of the Shift AI podcast, we cover the following topics: Early Experience: Shane discusses how his early experience as a young CEO of a startup in San Francisco and the imposter syndrome that he felt shaped they way that he approaches his new

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00:45:58

Riding the wave of AI entrepreneurship | with TA...

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2023/09/21

In this episode of Shift AI, TA McCann Managing Director at the Pioneer Square Labs shares his experience as a startup founder, how sailing a ship has parralells to running a fast growing business and his take on the implications of AI on our society in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shift-ai/message

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00:47:04

AI Meeting with President Biden | with Oren Etzioni...

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2023/09/07

In this episode of Shift AI, Oren Etzioni Founding CEO at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intellegence shares his expertise on AI policy and how this breakthrough technology will transform the way we work in the future. Oren breaks down the ethical and technical issues related to AI adoption and talks about how this AI wave is different from tech hypes in the past. In this episode of the Shift podcast, we cover the following topics: Oren’s early career, family background and his role he has now

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00:59:02

AI Front and Center | with Matt McIlwain (Managing...

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2023/08/24

In this installment of Shift AI, Matt McIlwain, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, discusses the influence of AI on different industries, Seattle's place in the technology landscape, ethical concerns surrounding AI, and the evolving nature of work in the digital era. Matt also delves into the opportunities and groundbreaking advancements created by AI, cloud computing, and associated technologies. In this episode of the Shift podcast, we cover the following topics: Matt’s early

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