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Mark Esposito, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Nexus, explores artificial intelligence and its implications for the future. Automation isn't new; it has been improving efficiency, reducing costs, and simplifying tasks for decades. However, what truly concerns us is the potential automation of decision-making, and whether we are on the cusp of a technological singularity. Today, Mark discusses demystifying AI and whether singularity will happen.

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Cameron Turner, VP of Data Science at Kin + Carta, explores AI’s limitations and challenges in business applications. Amid the excitement and promise of AI, there are significant challenges and complexities that organizations must navigate to build effective AI data platforms. It’s easy for companies to get swept up in the hype of AI without first identifying opportunities that exist with their data. Today, Cameron discusses the challenges of creating an AI data platform.

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• Cameron Turner: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Cameron Turner, VP of Data Science at Kin + Carta, explores AI’s limitations and challenges in business applications. Incorporating tools like ChatGPT into business operations can enhance efficiency, streamline tasks, and provide quick access to information. However, in order to unlock the full value of AI models, businesses must build the right culture around data governance. Today, Cameron discusses why ChatGPT can't solve business problems.

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• Cameron Turner: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Maria Laws, Director of Learning Experience Design at Ahura AI Inc., explores the future of learning and development in the AI era. With generative AI's continuous evolution, there is an increasing need for individuals to expand their skill sets proactively. Ahura AI has positioned itself as a lifelong learning partner, offering personalized guidance, insights, and tools to thrive in an era demanding adaptability and continuous skill development. Today, Maria discusses the future of learning and development in the era of AI.

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• Maria Laws: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Aaron Gorham, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at J.R. Simplot, shares insights on navigating full-stack data operations and evolving legacy organizations. The contemporary data environment offers unprecedented possibilities beyond data storage. The use of advanced tools, techniques, and standardization, enables data practitioners to achieve things that were once unimaginable in legacy systems. Today, Aaron discusses evolving a legacy organization through tech.

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• Aaron Gorham: Website // LinkedIn
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• Diedre Downing: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Aaron Gorham, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at J.R. Simplot, shares insights on navigating full-stack data operations and evolving legacy organizations. In a traditional setup, different data functions operate as separate entities within the organization, leading to silos and communication challenges. However, amidst the rapid pace of technological advancements in the data space, aligning data personnel across the organization emerges as a strategic move. Today, Aaron discusses running a full-stack data shop.

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• Aaron Gorham: Website // LinkedIn
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• Diedre Downing: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Oji Udezue, Chief Product Officer, and David Okuniev, Co-Founder and Head of R&D at Typeform, explore data-driven product development. Building successful products is a delicate balance between inspiration and data-driven decisions. You need inspiration to come up with the initial idea, but you must also remain customer-focused and data-driven to refine and validate that idea. Today, Oji and David discuss building data-informed products.

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• David Okuniev: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Sarah Kiefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Pitch, explores avoiding the 'Death by PowerPoint' trap’ and tips for effective pitching. Using data effectively in pitch decks involves weaving it into a compelling narrative and making it relatable to your audience. Taking this approach enables you to bridge the gap between the emotional and logical aspects of decision-making. Today, Sarah discusses how to effectively use data in pitch decks.

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• Sarah Kiefer: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Sarah Kiefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Pitch, explores avoiding the 'Death by PowerPoint' trap’ and tips for effective pitching. Most of us have experienced dull work presentations where someone merely reads from the slides. However, for effective business or funding pitches, this approach falls short, emphasizing the importance of templates for presentation success. Today, Sarah discusses how we can avoid ‘Death by PowerPoint’ and put together awesome pitch decks.

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• Sarah Kiefer: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Andy Chatham, Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO, delves into revolutionizing transport with data. Imagine a world seamlessly interconnected, where cars, parking garages, and charging stations communicate effortlessly through a common platform. Connected vehicle technology and real-time data lay the foundation for this landscape, enabling unprecedented levels of coordination and efficiency. Today, Andy discusses unlocking the power of real-time car data.

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• Andy Chatham: Website // LinkedIn
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• Diedre Downing: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter