On our 6th Episode of ‘Brains Behind AI’, Ari has the opportunity to speak with Saurav, the CEO and Co-founder of SIERA.AI. Starting from an early age, Saurav had a strong interest in autonomous robotics, and after his PhD in the subject, Saurav turned down job offers from self-driving car companies to follow his entrepreneurial passion and ended up making autonomous Forklifts, which are making warehouses safer. Forklift trucks suffer from labor shortages and accidents every year. By using a Human to Robot Collaboration Siera is focused on decreasing accidents and increasing productivity in the industrial workplace.

From working in research, to building his first company during his PhD, to founding Siera, tune in to hear more of Saurav’s story, and how Siera is making massive changes to the safety, productivity, and efficiency in industrial workplaces 

www.sieria.ai

www.sauravag.com

On our 5th Episode of “Brains Behind AI”, Ari took the time to talk with Dr. Douglas Lenat - one of the world’s leading computer scientists and Artificial Intelligence entrepreneurs. Dr. Lenat is the founder of Cycorp and has worked in the Artificial Intelligence field since the 1960’s. Doug has served on the board for both Microsoft and Apple and won the IJCAI Computers and Thought Award - the highest award in Artificial Intelligence. Throughout this episode, we learn about Cycorp’s knowledge representation and reasoning software, and how important it is to focus on building AI with both Right-Brain and Left-Brain capabilities. Doug goes into depth about how moving away from brittle optimization by focusing on resilience and adaptability is key for industry leaders today. Doug also informs us on why he decided to augment his data science team with leading philosophers, psychologists, and linguists. We hope you enjoy Doug’s profound story as he takes us through each decade working with Artificial Intelligence since the 60’s, and how his trials, tribulations, and great successes have led him to where he is today.

Cyc.com

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On our 4th Episode on “Brains Behind AI, Ari has the opportunity to talk to Steve Myer, one of the co-founders of Kungfu.AI. Steve is a teacher turned creative technologist who is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and Human Centered Design. Kungfu.AI, Kung-Fu meaning process, is a service company that helps companies not only implement AI, but train companies on how to successfully use and nurture AI Technology. This process, as Steve describes, requires hard work and discipline. He teaches us how AI is more like a plant rather than an application or a website. AI gets better and grows with attention but requires maintenance to properly evolve. Throughout the episode, hear the reason why companies might push back on integrating AI, and gain inclusive insight on how to bring AI to the enterprise. Steve also explains how particular industries are maturing faster when it comes to utilizing AI, especially during these changing times.

From data to culture to education, tune in to listen to the challenges KUNGFU.AI faces on a day to day basis, and the message to all industrial leaders on how they can get on the accelerated path with Artificial Intelligence.

Steve’s Contact Info:

www.kungfu.ai

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On the third episode of Brains Behind AI, Ari sits down to chat with Gary Gattis, the CEO of HyperGiant Galactic Systems, discussing everything from building video games, to working in the Space industry, and from changing career to embarking on the path that fulfilling and impactful.

After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in Computer Science and Sculpture Design, Gary originally sought out to work in the video game industry. From building Star Wars Galaxies video games at SONY, to founding his own company Space Time Studios, Gary’s path eventually came to a halt when he realized he wanted to completely shift gears and embark on a whole new venture. This new path eventually came to be working as the CEO at one of the most innovative Space AI companies in the world.  

In this episode, you will receive exclusive first insight on the revolutionary projects Gary and his team are working on, which includes their top three space projects at HyperGiant Galactic Systems. You will also hear Gary’s advice on how to find a career in space (and where exactly to start!) We learn from Gary that it is never too late to embark on a path that makes you happy.

You can find Gary at:

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

Hypergiant.com → division 0004 Hyper Galactic Systems

We sit down with Chris Bouton, CEO and Founder of Vyasa Analytics, a Deep Learning start-up based in Boston, Massachusetts. With a PHD in Neuroscience from John Hopkins University, and a strong interest in life sciences, Chris takes us on his journey from gauging an interest about Deep Learning AI, to applying algorithms for neural networks, developing transformational use case for life sciences. Chris talks to us about his development of a new data architecture to feed algorithms and shares his take on algorithms for scientific research to benefit all of humanity. Chris’ knowledge about Deep Learning AI, specifically in the Life Sciences and Health Care space, is in-depth and profound. This is an AI episode not to be missed.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisbouton?lang=en

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

Website: www.vyasa.com

On our first episode of “Brains Behind AI” we chat with Jonathan Mugan, a principal scientist at Deumbra, Co-founder of AI company Deep Grammar, advisor to Kung Fu AI, and author of “Curiosity Cycle”, a book for educators and parents on how to prepare our children to be lifelong learners. Working for the Department of Defense at Deumbra, Jonathan is determined to develop robots who understand our world the way human children do, all in all, encoding what developmental psychologists have found in the way humans naturally act. We talk to Jonathan about discovering innovative technologies to build in fundamental concepts, then using AI to fill the gaps in between concepts. He also has massive involvement in the gaming industry, building interesting non-player characters that play well with different functions every single game. Jonathan is not only taking the AI world by storm, but revolutionizing the way people play video games. Make sure to tune in to hear more about Jonathan’s latest ventures, his studies behind AI, and his goal to build AI General Intelligence - a feat yet to be accomplished by anyone.

Website: www.jonathanmugan.com

Twitter: @jmugan