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Our Guest: Douwe Kiela, CEO & Co-Founder at Contextual AI.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Pioneering AI Solutions: Contextual AI specializes in making production-grade enterprise AI accessible and efficient, focusing on reducing hallucination with RAG 2.0.
• Founder's Journey: Douwe Kiela shares his transition from AI researcher to entrepreneur, emphasizing the parallels between scientific discovery and innovation in business.
• AI Across Industries: Insights into how AI is reshaping industries, particularly in enhancing deep knowledge work and eliminating mundane tasks.
• Future of AI: A discussion on the importance of multimodal agents, data efficiency, and how the industry will prioritize ROI in 2025.

To Learn More About Contextual AI:
Website: https://contextual.ai
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contextualai/

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Our Guest: Howie Xu, Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Gen.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Howie Xu's Background: A seasoned software innovator with expertise in AI, machine learning, and generative AI, now leading innovation at Gen, formerly Symantec Consumer Business.
• AI’s Pragmatic Evolution: The shift from complex AI implementations to more streamlined solutions with generative AI, reducing development hurdles.
• Strategic Advice for AI Integration: Howie emphasizes collaboration between domain experts and AI professionals for effective AI adoption within organizations.
• Lessons from Industry Giants: Insights into how AI could have transformed companies like VMware, and advice for Intel’s next leadership in navigating AI advancements.
• Vision for AI Events: Howie’s anticipation for the HumanX conference as a premier AI event fostering education and innovation.

To Learn More About Gen:
Website: https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gendigitalinc/

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Our Guest: May Habib, CEO & Co-Founder at Writer.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Writer’s Vision: A low-code/no-code generative AI platform transforming enterprise application development.
• The "Aha" Moment: Disrupting the AI writing assistant market using transformer technology.
• Funding and Growth: $200M raised to scale globally and expand team size.
• Leadership Insights: Navigating challenges, balancing priorities, and embracing innovation.
• Excitement for HumanX: Engaging with thought leaders and exploring cross-functional dialogues.

To Learn More About Writer:
Website: http://writer.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getwriter/

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Our Guest: Russ d'Sa, Founder CEO at LiveKit.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• LiveKit’s Mission: Simplifying AI development with open-source and cloud-based infrastructure for real-time audio and video.
• The OpenAI Collaboration: How LiveKit powers advanced voice features in the ChatGPT app.
• Breakthrough AI Education: Russ shares insights on personalized, human-like AI tutors revolutionizing learning.
• Tesla API Hackathon Innovation: Building voice-controlled Tesla commands at the XAI hackathon.
• Future Vision: Russ discusses HumanX 2024 and the exciting crossroads of AI innovation.

To Learn More About LiveKit:
Website: https://livekit.io/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livekitco/

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Our Guest: Alisa Cohn, CEO at Alisa Cohn & Associates, Inc.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• AI's Impact on Leadership: Leaders must adapt to exponential technological changes and embrace decentralized, agile teams.
• Leadership Style Evolution: Self-awareness and situational awareness are vital for leaders to adjust styles for their teams' needs.
• Navigating New Realities: Leaders must accept and integrate AI as an indispensable tool to enhance productivity and foster innovation.
• First 90 Days of AI Integration: Establish psychological safety, encourage experimentation, and focus on workforce reskilling for AI adoption.
• The Human Touch: Emotional intelligence and meaningful feedback remain essential in building trust and effective leadership.

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Our Guest: Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO at Superhuman.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Revolutionizing Email: Superhuman is designed to help users process email twice as fast, saving up to four hours weekly.
• AI-Powered Features: Introducing Instant Events for effortless scheduling and Ask AI for intelligent email search and task automation.
• Entrepreneurial Insights: Rahul's journey from creating Reportive to establishing Superhuman, emphasizing patience, quality, and market differentiation.
• Productivity Innovation: Tools like Loom AI and Flow by Whisper highlighted as complements to Superhuman's suite.
• Future Outlook: HumanX Conference promises visionary discussions on AI's transformative impact, especially in email.

To Learn More About Superhuman:
Website: https://superhuman.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superhuman-co/

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Our Guest: Robin Daniels, Chief Business and Product Officer at Zensai.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Robin Daniels’ inspiring journey from Denmark to Silicon Valley, navigating challenges and building resilience.
• How Zensai’s Human Success Platform empowers employees with AI-driven skill development.
• The role of AI in creating personalized growth paths for employees and improving workplace culture.
• Strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee engagement using AI tools.
• Insights into the future of AI and its impact on humanity and productivity.

To Learn More About Zensai:
Website: https://zensai.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humansuccess/

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Our Guest: Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Vanessa Larco's Journey: From a product-focused career at Microsoft Xbox and Twilio to a partner role at NEA, investing in early-stage ventures.
• Generative AI's Potential: Insights on how AI transforms workflows, enhances productivity, and powers industries like gaming and enterprise.
• Human-Centric AI Innovation: Why Vanessa prioritizes tech that augments human capabilities rather than replacing them.
• AI Pricing Models: Exploring the shift from SaaS to hybrid usage-based and value-based pricing in AI-driven applications.

To Learn More About NEA:
Website: https://www.nea.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-enterprise-associates/

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