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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The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

Humans & AI episodes:

September 23, 2025 Steven Toy — How the Memrise CEO is Reinventing Language Learning with AI
Steven Toy is the CEO of Memrise, an AI-powered language learning platform with over 75 million monthly users. He leads the company’s AI-driven approach to language acquisition, combining vocabulary learning, native speaker comprehension, and conversation practice.
Steven Toy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenctoy/?originalSubdomain=uk
Website: https://www.memrise.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
00:27 Meet Steven Toy, CEO of Memrise
01:00 From Tech Startups to Leading Memrise
03:41 Why Language Learning Still Matters
06:02 How AI Personalizes Language Learning
10:16 Using Native Content with AI at Memrise
12:21 Scaling Memrise to 80M+ Users
16:49 AI Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility
21:09 Staying Mission-Focused Over Watching Competitors
25:44 The Future of AI in Education
28:00 Tips for Aspiring EdTech Entrepreneurs
...more
31min
September 18, 2025 Autumn-Kyoko Cushman — Fixing Broken Healthcare with AI and Human-Centered Design
Autumn-Kyoko Cushman is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShiftRx, an AI-native company addressing structural issues in clinical staffing. A former Navy corpsman and first-generation founder, she has led national initiatives at NIH and IBM Watson Health, bringing a deep understanding of care systems from both the front lines and within. Her work focuses on using generative AI to remove barriers that prevent providers from focusing on care.
Autumn-Kyoko Cushman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akcushman/
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
00:24 Autumn-Kyoko's Path from Navy Corpsman to Founder
02:18 Founding ShiftRx to Fix Healthcare from Within
06:53 Automating Healthcare Staffing with AI
11:45 AI Ethics, Risks, and Human Oversight
20:45 Women Building the Future of AI and Tech
23:16 Vision for ShiftRx and a More Human Healthcare System
...more
30min
September 16, 2025 Charlie Silver — Why High-Quality, Permissioned Data Will Power the Next AI Wave
Charlie Silver is the Founder and CEO of Permission and an entrepreneur with successful startups in tech, media, and finance. He pioneered RealAge, a permission marketing company acquired by Hearst after reaching 60 million users. He also co-founded Onramp Invest, Blockforce Capital, and Reality Shares, launching seven publicly traded ETFs, including the first Blockchain equity ETF.
Charlie Silver
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliehsilver/
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
00:27 Charlie Silver's Entrepreneurial Journey
04:13 Founding Permission: Empowering User Data Ownership
04:45 Why Data Quality Matters in AI
05:54 Users Owning and Earning from Their Data
10:17 Building Trust and Ethics into AI
20:52 Envisioning the Future of Decentralized, User-Owned Data
23:34 Career Shifts, Values, and Final Insights
...more
26min
September 11, 2025 Joy Dasgupta — Joy Dasgupta — Safe Enterprise AI, Global Leadership & Explainable AI
Joy Dasgupta is the CEO of Gyan, with over a decade of C-suite experience at companies like Hewlett Packard, American Express, Genpact, and Rage Frameworks. Before joining Gyan, he led AI-focused ventures PrismX and Empirican. A BITS Pilani graduate, Joy has managed teams across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United States.
Joy Dasgupta
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-dasgupta-67722833/
Website: https://www.gyanai.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
00:24 Joy Dasgupta’s Career Beginnings
03:35 Founding AI Startups and Gyan’s Vision
05:07 Leading Across Cultures and Markets
09:16 Addressing AI Hallucinations and Risks
12:51 Real-World Human-AI Collaboration
20:23 Building Trust and Looking Ahead in AI
22:58 Leadership Principles and Impact
29:28 Reflections with Joy Dasgupta
...more
31min
September 09, 2025 Darren Kimura — Building Energy, AI, and VC Ventures With a Human-Centered Mindset
Darren Kimura is the CEO and President of AI Squared, bringing over 25 years of experience in scaling technology companies and integrating AI with enterprise solutions. He joined AI Squared in 2024 as President and COO, playing a key role in the company’s operational growth and strategy. He previously served as President and CEO of Energy Industries Corporation, Solar Power Technology, and LiveAction.
Darren Kimura
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenkimura
Website: https://squared.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
00:27 Darren Kimura’s Entrepreneurial Journey
00:45 Value of Technical Background in AI Leadership
02:13 Learning from Startup Successes and Failures
03:44 From Energy to AI: Career Shifts and Lessons
08:57 Evolving Leadership Styles Through the Years
12:07 Human-Centered Innovation at Scale
13:16 AI Squared’s Impact on Enterprise Productivity
15:01 Sparks: An AI Assistant for Mid-Size Enterprises
18:10 AI Leaders Who Inspire Darren
20:22 Why Human Qualities Set Silicon Valley Apart
26:14 Founding an AI Startup Today: Advice from Darren
29:13 Darren’s Legacy: Ethical AI and Empowering Entrepreneurs
...more
32min
September 04, 2025 Diederik Greveling — Early Passion for Computers and Engineering Mindset, Balancing Leadership With Tech Expertise, AI as an Enabler, Scalable AI Use Cases, Democratizing AI in Enterprises
Diederik Greveling is the CTO of Xebia Base, focusing on data, ML, and cloud infrastructure. He helped grow the unit to over $2M in annual revenue within two years. With a background as a data engineer, he holds a Master of Science in Computing Science (cum laude) from a top 100 university. Diederik remains active in programming, has a strong focus on AI and cloud technologies, and regularly speaks at conferences to share knowledge.
Diederik
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpgreveling/
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
00:25 Meet Dietrich: A Journey into Computer Science
01:38 Exploring AI in Various Industries
03:10 The Role of Automation in AI
04:28 Balancing Leadership and Hands-On Coding
06:31 Growing Xebia Base to $2M in Two Years
09:05 Overcoming People Challenges in AI Projects
11:35 Customer Feedback and AI Integration
18:03 Emerging Roles and Skills in AI
20:35 Key Learnings from Building AI Systems
23:03 Staying Human-Centered in the AI Era
24:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
...more
26min
September 02, 2025 Kevin Frechette — Origins of Fairmarkit, AI in Procurement, Agentic Engineers, Human Oversight in Automated Workflows
Kevin Frechette is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmarkit, an AI-powered autonomous sourcing platform helping organizations source more competitively at scale. Before founding Fairmarkit, he held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at IBM and Dell. He lives in the greater Boston area.
Kevin Frechette
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-frechette-49652921/
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
00:24 Kevin Frechette: CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmarkit
01:05 Founding Fairmarkit to Modernize Procurement
03:49 How AI Is Revolutionizing Sourcing
05:30 Rise of Agentic Engineers in Procurement
07:52 Real-World AI Success in Procurement
10:49 Balancing Automation with Human Judgment
18:04 Redefining Procurement Team Roles
22:42 Kevin’s Tips for Aspiring Founders
24:45 Final Thoughts from Kevin
...more
26min
August 28, 2025 Luca Zambello — Entrepreneurial Journey, AI Integration and Strategy in Hospitality, Challenges and Cultural Shifts in AI Adoption, AI as an Enhancer Not a Replacement
Luca Zambello is the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, a hospitality tech company focused on on-demand, tech-first accommodations. He launched one of the first professionally operated Airbnb vacation rental companies in 2012, leading to the creation of Jurny to streamline hospitality for guests and operators. Under his leadership, Jurny manages over 500 units in eight markets and leverages automation to operate top-performing hotels and multi-family buildings. Luca has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and Entrepreneur.
Luca Zambello
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucazambello/
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
00:27 Luca Zambello’s Journey from Italy to Tech Innovation
02:36 Building Jurny: Scaling Hospitality Through Technology
03:38 Solving AI Integration Hurdles in Hospitality
13:33 Deploying AI Agents to Improve Service and Operations
23:21 Envisioning AI’s Role in Smart, Automated Hospitality
28:00 Tips for Founders
30:23 Insights on Tech, Growth, and the Future of Hospitality
...more
32min
August 26, 2025 David Brudenell — Agentic Apps vs AI Agents, Guidance for Emerging AI Professionals, AI for Productivity
David Brudenell is an Executive Director with senior leadership experience across public, private, and startup companies from Sydney to San Francisco. He led Global Solutions & Advanced Research at Appen, a leader in AI/ML training data. He has held executive roles at firms including Pureprofile, Eclipx, and Flare. David co-founded C2 Investments, a venture capital firm focused on seed stage companies. He holds a Biology and Zoology degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Sydney Business School.
David Brudenell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrudenell/
Website: https://www.decidr.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
00:24 Meet David Brudenell
01:12 From Biology to Leading AI Teams
03:37 Managing Diverse Roles Across Industries
06:23 How AI Enhances Business Performance
09:22 Key Skills for AI Career Growth
14:11 Boosting Productivity: People vs. Organizations
17:58 Influences That Shaped David's AI Thinking
19:05 The Role of Research in Innovation
20:34 Pitfalls of End-to-End AI Agents
23:27 Agentic Apps Explained
23:59 Building Decider: AI at the Workflow Level
27:14 Harmonizing Human Insight with Technology
30:49 Embedding Ethics in AI Systems
34:33 Final Thoughts for Future AI Leaders
...more
38min
August 21, 2025 Georg Ell — Early Passion for Tech, Localization and AI Applications, Human-Centered Technology and Ethical AI
Georg Ell is the CEO of Phrase, a localization technology company serving clients like Uber and Shopify. With two decades in tech, he has held leadership roles at Tesla, Microsoft, and Yammer. He began his career at Microsoft as the first enterprise cloud salesperson in Europe, later leading large teams and shaping company cultures. Georg holds a degree from Cambridge and advises several venture and advisory boards.
Georg Ell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgell/
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
00:26 Georg Ell’s Tech Journey and Career Lessons
01:58 Leadership Insights from Microsoft and Tesla
05:10 Phrase’s AI-Powered Approach to Localization
12:18 Building Human-Centered Culture in Tech
15:34 Fostering Trust in Global Teams
18:13 Community Impact on Ethical Tech Development
21:16 Phrase Academy’s Role in Talent Development
22:39 Ethical AI and Enhancing Team Productivity
27:46 Coaching’s Role in Evolving Leadership
30:24 Leading with Decency and Purpose
33:07 Closing Remarks
...more
34min

FAQs about Humans & AI:

How many episodes does Humans & AI have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.