Humans & AI

By AI Frontier Network

Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Net... more

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Humans & AI episodes:

April 15, 2026 Kevin Surace — AI-First Leadership, QA Automation, and the Future of Work
Kevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley Forum, Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV's Silicon Spin, and inducted into RIT's Innovation Hall of Fame. He has 94 worldwide patents and led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone (AirCommunicator), the first human-like AI virtual assistant (Portico), soundproof drywall, high R-value windows, AI-driven building management, Generative AI for QA automation, and supply-chain auctions.
Kevin Surace
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
1:13 Kevin Surace’s AI And Entertainment Career
3:41 Will AI Replace Jobs, Or Redefine Purpose?
6:38 Why Human Authenticity Still Matters
7:51 Appvance’s Generative AI For QA Automation
11:28 Do Modern AI Systems Still Make Mistakes?
13:13 AI-First Leadership And The Rising Importance Of EQ
14:51 The Joy Success Cycle: Joy, Energy, Consistency
19:57 Appvance Vision: 100x Productivity For Enterprise CIOs
25:09 Skills To Build For The AI Workplace
...more
27min
April 09, 2026 Anya Cheng: Why “Ideas Are Cheap” and Unique Data Is the Real Moat
Anya Cheng is the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men's clothing subscription service promoting sustainable fashion. A Silicon Valley entrepreneur, she has been recognized among "Girls in Tech 40 Under 40" for her expertise in tech product management and marketing. Anya played a pivotal role in launching Facebook and Instagram Shopping at Meta, led new business expansion at eBay, and helped grow McDonald's global food delivery. She also shaped Target's mobile commerce and has led teams in AI, eCommerce product management, and marketing across Fortune 500 companies. Anya's award-winning venture, Taelor AI, was named one of the Bay Area's Most Innovative Startups to Watch by Business Journal and is backed by early investors in NVIDIA, TikTok, Facebook, Lyft, and Spotify. She is a best-selling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and teaches at Northwestern University.
Anya Cheng
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng/
Website: https://taelor.style/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
0:52 Introduction to Taelor and AI in Fashion
2:12 Anya's Educational Background and Teaching Role
2:52 Experience Launching Facebook and Instagram Shopping
5:58 The Impact of AI on Consumer Behavior
8:31 Importance of Human in the Loop in AI
11:19 AI's Role in Reducing Waste in Fashion
13:21 Focus on Men's Fashion and Personal Motivation
15:58 Challenges as a Female Founder in Tech
20:03 The Future of AI and Human Judgment in Fashion
21:52 Taelor's Business Model and Future Plans
24:08 Key Lessons Learned Throughout Anya's Career
...more
29min
March 27, 2026 Jimmy Mesta — Why Security Teams Must Fight AI with AI
Jimmy Mesta is the founder and Chief Technology Officer at RAD Security. He is responsible for the technological vision for the RAD Security platform. A veteran security engineering leader focused on building cloud-native security solutions, Jimmy has held leadership positions with enterprises navigating the growth of cloud services and containerization. Previously, he was an independent consultant focused on building large-scale cloud security programs, delivering technical security training, producing research, and securing some of the largest containerized environments in the world.
Jimmy Mesta
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymesta
Website: https://www.radsecurity.ai/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:46 Cybersecurity Origin Story
01:44 From Pen Testing To Cloud Security
04:12 Betting On GenAI Security
07:51 Reducing AI Errors
11:02 Security Roles Are Changing
13:13 Securing AI-Generated Code
17:02 Staying Grounded Amid AI Hype
21:20 Hot Take On Security Categories
23:18 RAD Security’s Future Vision
24:41 Biggest Product Lesson
26:25 Wrap Up And Goodbye
...more
27min
February 10, 2026 Mike True — How AI is Redefining AdTech, Attribution & Multi-Channel Growth
Mike True is the co-founder and CEO of Prescient. Before founding the company in 2019, he helped clients at App Annie, IBM, and Oracle grow revenue through AI and analytics solutions. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Salve Regina University.
Mike True
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljtrue/
Website: https://prescientai.com/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:39 Founding Prescient During the Pandemic
02:58 Lessons from IBM and Oracle
04:20 Three Crucial Startup Tips
06:43 Responsible and Secure Data Practices
07:53 Uncovering Hidden Trends in Marketing
09:53 Measuring AI's Impact on Marketing
17:21 Future of AI-Driven Advertising
20:58 Traits of Successful Founders and Investors
...more
24min
January 20, 2026 John Bates — AI, Sentient Documents & Reinventing Enterprise Content Management
Dr. John Bates, a former Cambridge computer science and deep learning expert, is a five-time software CEO in the European tech startup scene. He currently leads SER Group, a German enterprise content management company, and serves as a non-executive Director at Sage, the UK’s second-largest tech firm.
John Bates
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnbates/?originalSubdomain=uk
Website: https://www.sergroup.com/en/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:36 From Cambridge Academic to Serial Tech CEO
03:35 Combining Deep Tech Skills with Business Leadership
06:04 Inside SER Group's AI-Driven Content Platform
08:28 Augmenting Human Work with Intelligent Automation
12:33 Real-World Applications of SER’s Technology
17:29 Standing Out in a Crowded Enterprise Market
21:08 Guiding the Next Generation of AI Talent
...more
23min
January 05, 2026 Onur Alp Soner — Privacy-First Analytics, AI Ethics & Open Source Innovation
Onur Alp Soner is the co-founder and CEO of Countly, a digital analytics and in-app engagement platform. A technologist and self-starter, he bootstrapped Countly to give companies more control over how they understand and interact with users. Under his leadership, Countly has become a trusted platform for enterprises focused on innovation and user privacy.
Onur Alp Soner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onuralpsoner/?originalSubdomain=uk
Website: https://countly.com/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:33 Onur Alp Soner's Journey into Analytics
02:52 What Privacy Means in Analytics
04:36 Challenges of AI-Powered Personalization
06:26 Building Trust Through Data Transparency
11:54 Open Source and Data Ownership
19:16 Bootstrapping Countly: Key Lessons Learned
...more
25min
December 29, 2025 Gerald Kierce — Building Scalable, Responsible AI Governance Systems
Gerald Kierce is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trustible, a technology provider of responsible AI governance software that helps AI/ML and legal teams manage risk and comply with regulations. He previously served as Vice President & General Manager at FiscalNote, leading its AI Solutions division and holding roles in corporate development, product marketing, customer success, and business development.
Gerald Kierce
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldkierce/
Website: https://trustible.ai/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:36 Gerald Kierce's Background and Founding Trustible
01:52 Defining Responsible AI
03:09 Understanding the Dimensions of AI Governance
04:46 How Trustible Operationalizes AI Governance
06:32 Building Trust as a Driver for AI Adoption
11:08 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of AI
14:49 Lessons from Gerald’s Leadership Journey
...more
18min
December 23, 2025 Seena Rejal — Scaling Custom AI, Bridging Tech & Business, UK’s AI Future
Dr. Seena Rejal is Chief Commercial Officer at NetMind.AI, a distributed cloud computing network offering LLM-powered, API-first products for enterprise and developer clients. A two-time AI founder with 20 years of experience in deep tech ventures across the US and UK, he holds a Master’s and PhD from the University of Cambridge and has several technology patents.
Seena Rejal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seenarejal/
Website: https://www.netmind.ai/home
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:29 Seena Rejal’s Deep Tech Career Journey
02:48 Founding Startups and Lessons in Product-Market Fit
04:48 Leading Commercial Strategy at NetMind.AI
09:00 Custom AI Solutions and Democratizing Access
16:14 Global AI Trends and the Rise of Open Source
18:15 Building a Unique British AI Ecosystem
22:03 Staying Human in the AI Age
...more
25min
December 18, 2025 Anand Subbaraj — How a Broken Fridge Sparked a Field Service Tech Revolution
Anand Subbaraj is the CEO and co-founder of Zuper, a provider of solutions for modernizing and scaling field service businesses. With over 17 years in technology, including 13 at Microsoft, he specializes in big data, cloud computing, and SaaS. He focuses on advancing the field service industry through intelligent automation and close customer collaboration to address key challenges.
Anand Subbaraj
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsubbaraj/
Website: https://www.zuper.co/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:32 Anand's Path from Microsoft to Entrepreneurship
01:01 Founding Zuper After a Poor Service Experience
03:06 What Is Field Service Management?
04:08 Launching Super Glass: AI-Powered Smart Glasses
09:16 How Customer Feedback Drives Innovation
12:07 AI’s Role in Leadership and Future of Work
18:34 Advice on Risk-Taking and Persistence
...more
21min
December 15, 2025 Anders Lillevik — Why Disconnected Data is Costing Companies More Than They Know
Anders Lillevik is the Founder and CEO of Focal Point, an enterprise procurement orchestration platform. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Procurement Officer, he has led procurement operations at organizations like Fannie Mae, QBE Insurance, and Webster Bank, managing teams of over 120 and overseeing $8 billion in annual spend.
Anders Lillevik
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillevik/
Website: https://www.getfocalpoint.com/
Flor Laorga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/
X: https://x.com/florlaorga
Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network
OUTLINE
00:00 Start
01:15 Anders Lillevik’s Path from CPO to Founder
02:57 Launching Focal Point Amid a Global Lockdown
03:32 What Focal Point Does and Who It Serves
10:49 Real AI Applications in Procurement
16:28 Customer-Led Innovation and AI Implementation Challenges
24:37 Clarity, Control, and the Human Side of Innovation
...more
27min

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How many episodes does Humans & AI have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.