Is the AI race entering a new global phase—driven by sovereign investments, smaller models, and smarter use cases?

In this two-part XTraw AI special, we explore the most important stories shaping AI across continents—from bold infrastructure bets to real-world deployments and policy shifts.

• 🌍 Sovereign AI investments rise in Saudi Arabia, the EU, and India—reshaping the AI infrastructure map

• 🤖 GenAI moves beyond hype, with product rollouts in finance, agriculture, healthcare, and media

• ⚖️ Countries diverge on AI regulation—from copyright laws to ethical governance and green AI standards

You can reach @ Raghu @ Manjeeth @ Lukas @ SeshAnd XTraw AI

What happens when a master craftsman challenges the rise of artificial intelligence—not with code, but with conviction?

In this Season 14 premiere of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Casey Putsch—automotive visionary, racing driver, and founder of Genius Garage—to unpack the good, the bad, and the brutally honest about AI, technology, and the future of human creativity.

🎯 In this episode:

• Why Casey believes hands-on ingenuity still matters more than ever in the AI age

• A candid take on the cultural shift toward automation—and what we might be losing

• Stories from the racetrack, the garage, and beyond that challenge how we define “intelligence”

🎧 Tune in to hear an unfiltered, high-octane conversation that questions the hype and reclaims the hum

You can reach @ Casey Putsch

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with board and CEO advisor Keith Meyer to decode how AI is redefining the modern job search. From resume bots to ethical hiring algorithms, we explore what candidates and recruiters need to know about this AI-driven revolution.

3 Key Takeaways:

• 🎯 How AI is influencing both sides of the hiring equation — from job descriptions to interview prep

• 🤖 Tools like Callings.ai and how they’re reshaping the candidate experience

• ⚖️ The balance between AI efficiency and human judgment in leadership hiring

You can reach @ Keith Meyer

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

Can AI really transform how law firms market themselves?
Join host Raghu Banda as he sits down with Anthony Karls—President of Rocket Clicks and Co-founder of Sterling Lawyers—to uncover the secrets behind building a culture-first, AI-enhanced digital strategy that drives growth and client success.

• 🚀 Explore how AI is revolutionizing SEO and lead generation for law firms.

• 🧩 Learn how personality strengths and AI insights can build unstoppable teams.

• 💡 Hear real-world lessons on scaling a business from zero to $15 million ARR.

You can reach @ Anthony Karls

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

Join us for a whirlwind tour of the biggest AI developments from around the world in May 2025! We’ve stitched together a seamless conversation featuring insights from our guests Lukas, Manjeet, and Sesh to bring you the latest in AI infrastructure, product launches, industry integration, and ethics.

Episode Highlights:

• 🌐 Major AI infrastructure investments — from OpenAI’s Stargate Project to India’s first AI SEZ

• 🚀 Cutting-edge product launches — including Claude 4, Mistral’s Devstral, and OpenAI’s hardware ambitions

• 🏭 AI’s integration into industries — from manufacturing and IT services to education

• ⚖️ Global policy updates — EU, UNESCO, and the latest AI governance trends

Don’t miss this global tour of the hottest AI news — from the Americas to Europe to Asia!

Happy Predicting the Future with AI Technologies — and Stay XTraw!

What if the smartest solution to global tariff problems isn’t economic policy—but artificial intelligence?

In this thought-provoking episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with physicist-turned-AI expert Dr. Charles H. Martin to explore how deep learning models can help reshape trade decisions, optimize tariff structures, and bring radical transparency to global economics.

Key Highlights:

• How WeightWatcher.ai diagnoses model performance—and how similar techniques can apply to tariff modeling.

• The rise of algorithmic markets and what that means for global trade policy.

• Can AI forecast, simulate, and even recalibrate broken economic assumptions?

Tune in to learn how the math behind AI could power the next big transformation in how we govern trade.

You can reach @ Charles H. Martin

My LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

Enterprise Architecture is about to become more intelligent. Join us in Orlando to see how! An XTraw AI episode preview to AI-First Architecture, your Blueprint for Intelligent Enterprise Transformation.

• Hear how we plan to embed AI natively into Enterprise Architecture
• Get a preview of frameworks and AI patterns, and real business use cases
• Discover how tools like Joule, LeanIX, Signavio, BTP etc., will help EAs move from strategy to execution

🎙️ Don’t miss the full conversation live at SAP SAPPHIRE & ASUG 2025 - Session BTM4314 on May 21st Wednesday at 1:00pm EST

You can reach @ Hitesh Kapadia

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

Stay XTraw!

What if your legal strategy scaled as fast as your startup?

In this episode of XTraw AI, we sit down with Jeff Holman — founder of Intellectual Strategies and creator of the Fractional Legal Team model — to explore how founders can navigate complex legal terrain with agility, confidence, and strategic foresight. From protecting IP to future-proofing operations, Jeff shares insights that every innovator should hear.

What you’ll learn:

• How fractional legal teams are changing the game for early-stage and growth startups

• Why aligning legal and product strategy is a must in today’s fast-moving market

• The role of AI in shaping the future of intellectual property and legal ops

You can reach @ Jeff Holman

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI

April 2025 was a blockbuster month for AI — from billion-dollar infrastructure bets to controversial model launches and major policy shifts. In this special XTraw AI Digest episode, host Raghu Banda is joined by Manjeet, Lukas, and Sesh to break down the month’s most explosive AI stories across infrastructure, innovation, industry use cases, and global ethics.

Join us for a sharp, 45-minute discussion packed with insights, opinions, and predictions on where AI is heading next.

✨ Highlights:

• OpenAI’s $500B Stargate project and Nvidia’s supercomputing push in the U.S.

• Meta’s LLaMA 4 and Google’s Gemini 2.5 shake up the model wars

• AI integration goes mainstream in law, construction, and 3D printing

• Global policy tensions grow as AI ethics evolve and chip bans intensify

You can reach @ Lukas @ Manjeet @ Sesh

Our website @ XTraw AI

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Can AI care like a human? In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Ravi Joseph Kota, Founder of AITCare, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing elderly care. From preventing memory loss to reducing falls, Ravi shares how his startup is using AI-powered cues to bring safety, dignity, and independence to senior living.

🔹 Episode Highlights:

• How AITCare blends AI with empathy to improve elderly well-being

• Real-world examples of AI preventing accidents and supporting memory

• The future of caregiving and aging with the help of smart technologies

You can reach @ Ravi Joseph Kota

My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda

Our Website @ XTraw AI