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:

July 16, 2025 Marco Diciolla — Global Tech Leadership and Personal Growth, Ethical Considerations in AI, Investing in Socially Impactful Tech Startups
Marco Diciolla is the VP of GTM at RelationalAI, overseeing Sales, Marketing, and Delivery. Previously, he was a Junior Partner at QuantumBlack, the analytics arm of McKinsey, leading work in High-Tech, Media, and Telco. He also served as a Deployment Strategist at Palantir, focusing on commercial growth in Europe. Marco holds a DPhil in Computer Science from the University of Oxford.
Marco Diciolla
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-diciolla/
Website: https://relational.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 Introduction to The Humans in AI Podcast
00:27 Guest Introduction: Marco's Background
01:33 Early Life and Education
05:36 Career Journey and Leadership Insights
09:11 Balancing AI and Human Collaboration
10:16 Ethics and Morality in AI
12:17 AI in Sales and Marketing
14:26 Future of AI and Personal Views
18:38 Investing in Tech for Social Good
22:33 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Challenges
27:23 Final Thoughts and Advice
30:49 Conclusion and Farewell
...more
32min
July 14, 2025 Fabian Veit — Democratizing AI-powered automation: Scaling, Culture & the Future of Hybrid Work
Fabian Veit is the CEO of Make (make.com), a no-code automation platform owned by Celonis. Formerly on the Celonis executive team, he helped scale the company globally before leading strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Make in 2020. He now leads a team of 300+ employees. Fabian holds a Master’s in Mathematics from the Technical University of Munich and the Sorbonne, and is a seed investor and startup advisor with investments in companies like Treetop Medical, SAIZ, and Plato.
Fabian Q. Veit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-q-veit/
Website: https://www.make.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 Introduction to The Humans in AI Podcast
00:24 Guest Introduction: Harvey's Journey in Tech
00:45 Building and Scaling Companies
02:13 Transition to Make and Leadership Insights
04:43 AI in Business and Automation
06:25 Future of AI and Empowering Innovators
10:45 Cultural Alignment in Global Teams
13:45 AI Adoption and Internal Programs
16:15 Lessons from Celonis and Leadership
18:04 European Tech Landscape and Regulation
21:07 Customer Success Stories and Personal Motivation
24:24 AI's Impact on Make and Future Vision
31:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
...more
33min
July 10, 2025 Samitha A Nagasinghe — Harnessing Curiosity and Creativity for Innovation, Responsible AI, Building Bridges Between Humans and Machines and More
Samitha Nagasinghe is a seasoned technology leader with over 17 years of experience in telecom, banking, and enterprise sectors. With a background in engineering and executive leadership, including eight years as COO, he excels in bridging strategy and execution. A pioneer in applied AI, he has led the development of AI-powered telecom platforms and scaled teams across APAC and Europe. Born in Sri Lanka, his early passion for technology launched a career marked by innovation, data-driven solutions, and global impact.
Samitha A Nagasinghe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samithanagasinghe/
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 Samitha’s Early Years and Tech Curiosity
03:58 Rapid Rise to Tech Leadership
07:49 Building Scalable, Innovative IT Solutions
12:06 Navigating AI’s Role in the Modern Workforce
21:09 Merging Design, Data, and Technology
24:47 Lessons in Leadership and Growth
31:19 Key Takeaways from Samitha's Journey
...more
35min
July 08, 2025 Adnan Masood — Career Origins and AI Journey, Real-World Impact of AI, Transformative Potential & Caution, Community, Mentorship & Education, Future of AI Builders
Dr. Adnan Masood is Chief AI Architect, Microsoft Regional Director, and author with expertise in scalable enterprise architecture, machine learning, and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. A Microsoft MVP for Data Platforms, he has developed secure FinTech solutions and publishes on functional programming and application security. He teaches Data Science at Park University, speaks at major tech conferences, and mentors STEM students. He leads developer and data science user groups and holds certifications from MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon.
Adnan Masood
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adnano/
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 Adnan’s Path to AI Innovation
01:06 Childhood Curiosity to PhD in Explainable AI
04:13 AI’s Role in Healthcare, Finance, and Justice
07:24 Transforming Society Through Responsible AI Use
10:26 Mentorship, Inclusion, and Lifelong Learning
18:06 How Regulations Can Guide Ethical AI
22:29 Leadership Lessons from Diverse Career Experiences
30:08 A Vision for Empathetic and Ethical AI
33:40 Reflections on Shaping AI’s Human-Centered Future
...more
37min
July 03, 2025 Marty Sprinzen — Leading with Adaptability, Creativity and Relentless Drive
Marty Sprinzen is CEO of Vantiq, a real-time intelligence platform used in smart cities, manufacturing, and other critical systems. A veteran technology leader, he previously co-founded and led Forte Software, which was acquired for over $1 billion. He also held executive roles at Ingres and Candle Corporation. Sprinzen holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union and has played a key role in advancing systems management, relational databases, and distributed application development.
Marty Sprinzen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-sprinzen-b8158910a/
Website: https://vantiq.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 Meet Marty Sprinzen, CEO of Vantiq
00:59 From Ingres to Forte: Marty’s Career Milestones
03:57 Building Real-Time AI for Dynamic Environments
05:47 Startup Lessons from Forte to Vantiq
07:36 AI's Evolving Landscape and Future Challenges
17:48 Navigating Ethics in Intelligent Systems
27:00 Tips for Future Tech Entrepreneurs
30:10 Reflections on Innovation and Resilience
...more
32min
June 26, 2025 Aditya Prakash — Artificial Intelligence in Education, Technology Partnership Strategies, User-Centered Design Principles, Personalized Learning Approaches, Fostering Digital Literacy and Social Responsibility
Aditya Prakash is the founder and CEO of SKIDOS, a Copenhagen-based creator of educational apps for children. SKIDOS develops a platform of casual games that help primary school kids learn skills like math and coding using a proprietary SDK. Backed by leading Danish investors and recognized with awards such as the Parents' Choice and Family Choice Awards, SKIDOS was named a top Copenhagen startup by Silicon Republic. Aditya is an alumnus of ISB and Dartmouth, with experience across telecom, media, and FMCG, and has founded two startups over 14 years.
Aditya Prakash
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiprakash/?originalSubdomain=dk
Website: http://www.skidos.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 Aditya’s Path from Business to Educational Games
01:17 Global Challenges in Modern Education
04:42 How AI Enables Personalized Learning Experiences
07:16 Building Safe and Effective AI for Kids
08:57 Recognitions and Stories Behind SKIDOS
11:30 Founding SKIDOS and Lessons Learned
17:07 Learning Through Mentorship and Founder Networks
18:55 How Culture Shapes Educational Approaches
21:23 Motivation Behind Investing in EdTech
25:37 Leadership, Feedback, and Startup Culture
30:26 Favorite Moments and Unexpected Insights
32:45 Reflections and What’s Next
...more
33min
June 26, 2025 Doug Stephen — Artificial Intelligence in Education, Building Emotional Intelligence, The Future of Human Capital Development, Leveraging Technology for Soft Skill Enhancement
Doug Stephen is President of Enterprise Learning CGS and CGS Immersive, with over 25 years at CGS leading global development, sales, and operations. He oversees learning programs that integrate platforms, technologies, and styles to boost employee performance. He also directs channel partner strategies, delivering incremental sales for top IT vendors. Doug helped launch an early SaaS learning platform for Fortune 500 firms and co-developed Teamwork AR™, an augmented reality tool enhancing training and field service.
Doug Stephen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-stephen/
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 Doug Stephen: CGS Learning Leader
01:02 Designing Learning That Drives Business Results
01:56 Generative AI for Human Skills Practice
03:41 Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever
06:38 Behind Cicero: CGS’s AI Role-Play Platform
12:55 Tracking Human Skill Growth with AI
14:47 Shifting from Structured to Adaptive Learning Models
23:22 Building AI-Supported, People-First Work Cultures
28:27 Doug’s Advice: Stay Curious and Embrace AI
...more
31min
June 26, 2025 Andy Kurtzig — Combining AI with Human Expertise, Understanding the Limitations and Risks of AI, Building Trustworthy AI Systems, Ensuring Accessibility of AI-Powered Services
Andy Kurtzig is the founder of Pearl, an AI search engine enhancing quality and efficiency in professional services. Pearl connects users to a marketplace of experts for real-time AI validation and is powered by the JustAnswer expert network, which Kurtzig founded in 2003. He previously founded and sold eBenefits and, before that, built ANSER while in college. He’s also an angel investor (StubHub, iLike) and philanthropist focused on curing juvenile diabetes. He holds a B.S. from UC Berkeley and enjoys time with his wife and three kids.
Andy Kurtzig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykurtzig/
Website: https://www.pearl.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 Meet the Guest: Andy's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:28 Combining AI and Human Expertise
05:38 Challenges and Risks of AI
09:05 The Importance of Company Culture
13:19 Navigating the AI Hype Cycle
16:35 Building Communities and Values
20:40 Customer Trust and AI
26:10 The Future of AI in Professional Services
...more
31min

FAQs about Humans & AI:

How many episodes does Humans & AI have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.