Inspired Execution Chet Kapoor
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Inspired Execution is a podcast series where DataStax Chairman and CEO Chet Kapoor interviews technology leaders from global enterprises on their journeys to scaling multi-billion dollar businesses while inspiring their teams. You will hear their stories, their perspectives, and they will tell you what they wish they could’ve told the younger version of themselves, and much more.
Because every business must be a mobile-led business, an AI-led business, and a data-led business, Inspired Execution will focus on how to inspire transformation, overcome challenges and celebrate innovation by achieving this at scale.
Visit us at inspiredexecution.com
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Breaking Code: How GenAI is Redefining Software Development with Dmitry Shapiro of MindStudio
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.
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From POC to Production: Delivering World-Class Customer Service Automation with Raghu Ravinutala of Yellow.ai
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.
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Robotics, AI, and Shaping the Future of Industrial Automation with Mel Torrie
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.
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From Microsoft to MLOps: Entrepreneur Diego Oppenheimer on Building and Investing in the Future of AI
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. -
Season 5 Recap: Leadership, Learning, and Execution in the Age of AI
Inspired Execution host Chet Kapoor recaps Season 5 with six key takeaways for listeners
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Headcount is Not a Currency: The Essence of People-Centric Leadership with Adobe's Cindy Stoddard
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.