Inspired Execution

Dmitry Shapiro, CEO of MindStudio, shares his story from being born in Russia and coming to the U.S. at nine years old to finding passion in coding and eventually leading teams at Myspace and Google. Dmitry and Chet discuss how generative AI is radically transforming software development and enabling users to be their own app developers, plus the biggest challenge we'll face as an AI-powered society.
 

Join us in this episode as we delve into the dynamic world of customer service automation with Raghu Ravinutala, co-founder of Yellow.ai. From developing chips for Nokia to co-founding a company aimed at transforming how customers interact with brands, Raghu shares insights from years of experience in tech. Discover how Yellow.ai navigates the complexities of bringing AI-powered customer support solutions to production, uncovering the magic moments and challenges along the way. Raghu also offers compelling predictions for the future of AI, shedding light on what lies ahead for this transformative technology.

In this episode, Mel Torrie, founder of Autonomous Solutions Inc., discusses his journey from a fascination with robotics to pioneering solutions for industries like farming, construction, and mining. Mel highlights the urgent need for autonomous solutions driven by labor shortages and shares insights into the challenges of deploying AI in safety-critical applications. He also reflects on the qualities of effective leadership, specifically humility and collaboration. Tune in to learn about the future of autonomy and industry optimization.


 

On today’s episode, serial entrepreneur Diego Oppenheimer shares his unique perspective on AI through the lens of his diverse career experiences. Starting as a mechanical engineer, Diego describes the pivotal moment he decided to shift his focus to data and analytics. After 5+ years shipping multi-billion dollar products at Microsoft, he went on to found and lead MLOps company Algorithmia through its eventual acquisition by DataRobot. Diego’s current company, Guardrails AI, is focused on safely aligning ML models with business goals. He is also a Partner at Factory, a venture fund specializing in AI investments.

Chet and Diego explore the evolving landscape of AI, the importance of experimentation and guardrails, and how foundational models are revolutionizing human-computer interactions. They also touch on how investors are thinking about AI and the one thing Diego is most looking forward to in the next year.

Connect with Diego:

Guardrails AI:

https://www.guardrailsai.com/

Factory VC: 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/factoryhq/

Inspired Execution host Chet Kapoor recaps Season 5 with six key takeaways for listeners

Cindy Stoddard is the SVP and CIO at Adobe. She has held leadership positions at companies like Safeway and NetApp. With decades of technical expertise, business savvy, and an inclusive people-centric approach, Cindy is a triple threat in the industry. We discuss the importance of empowering people, how to use AI as a co-pilot at work, and what it means to operate like a cloud company.

Jeroen Tas paved the way in internet banking at Citi, co-founded a leading IT company, and spent more than a decade at Philips driving impact in healthcare. These days, in addition to being a board member and advisor to multiple companies, Jeroen is an avid surfer. He joins the podcast for a fun discussion about innovating with purpose, how AI will impact healthcare, and so much more.

Jennifer Smith is CEO and co-founder of Scribe. As a consultant early in her career, Jennifer saw tons of organizations struggle to unlock knowledge across teams. So she started Scribe, a productivity tool that helps turn any process into a step-by-step guide. Today we discuss her path from consulting to leadership and the simple question she waited too long to ask herself, how context plays an important role in knowledge sharing, and her top tips for managing the most precious resource: time. 

Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a psychologist, author, and a professor at Santa Clara University who specializes in mindfulness and self-compassion. When she was studying in Thailand and Nepal, she adopted the mantra, "What you practice grows stronger." You are going to love hearing Shauna's incredible journey and insights on being mindful with technology, the difference between compassion and empathy, and how science has proven the importance of having fun at work.

Shankar Arumugavelu is the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Verizon. He has spent almost three decades at Verizon, helping transform the business by harnessing the power of data and driving the adoption of new technologies. In this episode, Shankar shares his perspective on how to make data an enterprise asset, transitioning from artisanal analytics to industrial AI, and the journey to becoming a leader.