In this technology podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, talks with Erie O'Diah, founder of SIID Technologies. Kassi and Eri discuss her journey in founding SIID Technologies, a legal tech company aimed at supporting public defenders. She highlights the challenges faced by public defenders, the innovative solutions her company offers for evidence analysis, and the importance of diversity in the tech space. Eri shares insights on the reception of her technology and her vision for the future, emphasizing the need for hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Episode Takeaways

• Eri's startup journey was inspired by the murder of George Floyd.
• Public defenders are often overwhelmed and under-resourced.
• AI can significantly expedite the analysis of evidence.
• Diversity in tech leads to innovative solutions.
• The public defense space presents untapped opportunities.
• Eri faced challenges entering the legal tech space without a traditional background.
• Her technology focuses on audio and video content in legal cases.
• Public defenders have reported significant time savings using her tool.
• Identifying implicit bias in legal dialogues is crucial.
• Staying hopeful is essential in challenging times.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Kassi &...

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Introductions

01:22 Challenges in the Criminal Justice System

02:49 The Role of Public Defenders

07:47 Aerie's Journey into Legal Tech

12:49 Innovative AI Solutions for Legal Challenges

24:24 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

Episode Links:

• Rich's LinkedIn Account: Eri O'Diah | LinkedIn
• SIID Website: SIID - AI powered E-Discovery
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data