Marko Jak is the co-founder of Secta Labs - the AI headshot generator. In this episode, Marko discusses the 3-step diffusion process that Secta uses to make the magic happen, the crucial role that we play as AI builders in shaping the ethics of the industry - and how we can do so more responsibly, and gives his takes on the state of the industry and its ever changing nature. Here’s an overview of our discussion:

Introduction and background (0:00)

The magic behind the model (7:52)

How does Secta use AI internally? (16:11)

Unique challenges to building in the era of AI (27:09)

How to build an ethical AI product (35:34)

How to build AI into your own product (41:28)

Conclusion and contact information (53:32)

Where to find Marko Jak:

* LinkedIn

* Secta Labs

Where to find Max:

* LinkedIn

* PlayerZero

Seth Earley is the CEO of Earley Information Science and the author of "The AI-Powered Enterprise". In this episode, Seth discusses the vast potential of AI in business processes, the importance of understanding your organization's needs, and the best strategies for implementing AI initiatives. He emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing both customer and employee experience, and how properly utilized AI can bring tremendous efficiencies. Here's an overview of our discussion:

Introduction and background (0:00)

The potential of AI in business processes and its impact on efficiency (7:14)

The criticality of ontologies and taxonomies in AI (23:44)

Advice to leaders hesitant about AI adoption (37:32)

Conclusion and contact information (46:15)

Where to find Seth Earley:

* Email: [email protected]

* LinkedIn

* Earley Information Science

* Get The AI-Powered Enterprise

Where to find Max:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero

William Bakst is the co-founder and CEO of SOTAI AI, a company that assists other businesses in leveraging their data effectively with the use of AI by providing transparent models that go beyond black box modeling. In this episode, William delves into the potential of AI, the uncertainties surrounding its future impact on society, and the potential dangers of not properly understanding AI systems. He also emphasizes the importance of a balanced perspective on AI, combining optimism with realism. Here's an overview of our discussion:

Introduction and background (0:00)

The transformative potential of AI and the concept of AGI (5:10)

The rise of AI and the importance of understanding AI systems (14:48)

Balancing optimism and realism in the AI landscape (24:00)

The concept of sentience in AI and the Turing Test (35:00)

Conclusion and contact information (45:34)

Where to find Will Bakst:

• LinkedIn

• SOTAI.ai

• Email: [email protected]

Where to find Max:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero

In this episode of the Future of Product podcast, Ashwin Singhania, co-founder @ Unwrap, shares his insights into how AI can unlock valuable insights from customer data and transform product management. Ashwin discusses the challenges and benefits of integrating AI into product development and how advancements in technology are making it easier to parse through data. Here's an overview of our discussion:

Introduction and background (00:00)

The role of AI in product management (07:33)

Unwrap's approach to integrating AI (20:25)

The world in 2030 and the influence of AI (36:09)

Unwrap's internal AI tooling (42:57)

Conclusion and contact information (46:01)

Where to find Ashwin Singhania:

• LinkedIn

• Unwrap.ai

Where to find Max:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero

Matt Kasner is the head of product at PlayerZero, a cutting-edge company that serves as your AI product monitoring copilot. In this episode, Matt offers invaluable insights into how product people can avoid being replaced by AI through a balance of automation and empathy to deliver outstanding customer experiences. In our conversation, we explore a range of topics, including the importance of user feedback, effective strategies for utilizing AI, and time management in a fast-paced startup environment. Here's an overview of our discussion:

Introduction and background (00:00)

Emphasizing the human aspect in an age of automation (08:10)

User feedback and collaboration (20:00)

Developing customer personas and understanding users (33:04)

Time management and efficiency in a startup (42:50)

Learning from customers and adapting strategies (46:58)

Conclusion and contact information (52:08)

Where to find Matt Kasner:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero

Where to find Max:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero

Steven Cohn is the co-founder of Winware, an AI company dedicated to helping product-led teams improve customer satisfaction, reduce churn, and increase trial conversion rates. With a background as a successful serial entrepreneur, Cohn brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on how product makers can harness AI and data analysis to drive value for customers and businesses alike. Here’s an overview of our discussion:

Introduction (00:00

Winware's journey (05:32)

Reducing churn with AI (29:09)

AI and product teams (34:15)

Leveraging AI for marketing (37:59)

The future of AI (41:29)

Where to find Steven Cohn:

• Twitter

• LinkedIn

• Winware

Where to find Max:

• LinkedIn

• PlayerZero