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Welcome to The NeuralPod. The 0-1 machine learning podcast. Chatting with ML Leaders, Researchers and Engineers who've built models, systems and products 0-1.

  1. May 7

    Darminder Singh - Scaling Agents and AI from Pilot to Production

    How do you actually move enterprise AI from pilot to production — and measure real ROI? In this episode of The NeuralPod, Chris Coyne sits down with Darminder Singh, AI leader at HCLTech AI Labs, to unpack what separates AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value from those that stall.  With a career spanning engineering, data science at KPMG and Fujitsu, and deep work in defence and critical national infrastructure, Darminder offers a rare cross-sector view on what genuinely works. The conversation covers: 00:00 Why Leverage AI 00:23 Meet Amin Inda 00:54 Engineering to Data Value 02:55 Business Skills for AI Leaders 04:31 Consulting Lessons and Teams 05:36 Hiring for Growth Mindset 08:03 AI in Defense Edge vs Office 10:34 Data Culture and Tool Ecosystems 15:11 HCL Labs and Scaling GenAI 17:45 Agent ROI and Orchestration 23:31 Data Mesh and Common Pitfalls 26:24 Guardrails Red Teaming Regulation 28:19 Future Trends Personal Agents 31:38 Autonomous Employees and Trust 32:47 Reading List and Wrap Up

    35 min

  2. Mar 11

    Vivek Chand - OpenClaw, Agents and Observability

    AI Agent Observability: OpenClaw, ClawMetry and Observability | Vivek Chand (Booking.com) How do you monitor AI agents in production?  In this episode, Vivek Chand, tech leader at Booking.com and founder of ClawMetry breaks down AI agent observability, evaluation loops, and his open-source tool ClawMetry tracking agent behaviour in real time. Clawmetry is an open-source tool with already 30,000 plus downloads after just a week.  Vivek shares his engineering journey from startups to leading customer support AI at Booking.com, what it actually takes to ship AI systems that deliver ROI, and why observability is the missing layer for agentic AI workflows. We cover OpenClaw for coding agents, how ClawMetry visualizes agent actions, subagent spawning, file access, and token usage, plus the roadmap for remote monitoring, mobile apps, and security alerts. 🔑 Topics covered: AI agent observability explained Building production AI systems at Booking.com Evaluation loops for prediction quality OpenClaw use cases for coding agents Clawmetry Telemetry: open-source agent monitoring Advice for junior AI engineers in 2026 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:59 Vivek Career Journey 03:03 Building AI at Booking 04:26 Scaling Systems and Eval Loops 06:19 Advice for Junior Engineers 07:48 Why Agent Observability Matters 11:30 OpenClaw Use Cases for Coding 13:21 Productivity Gains with Agents 14:43 What Telemetry Does 18:03 How Telemetry Was Built 19:53 Roadmap Managed and Security 22:24 Future of Agents and Monitoring To download and try Clawmetry, you can use the following link: https://clawmetry.com/ There is also a cloud version available with a 7-day free trial here: https://clawmetry.com/cloud Clawmetry Mac app:  https://clawmetry.com/mac

    24 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Kate Ivanova - AI Cloning Your Personality with Pantio

    Would you clone your likeness and personality with AI? Chris is joined by Katherine Ivanova, co-founder of Pantio, a company dedicated to creating digital personalities, a product that has the potential to change how humanity communicates.  They discuss the product, which involves deep voice cloning to capture and preserve a person's unique personality and voice. They discuss the ethical and security considerations of this technology, its applications in preserving legacies, and potential use cases for individuals with terminal illnesses.  Tune in as they delve into the philosophical aspects and future visions of immortalising human experiences through digital avatars. 00:00 Introduction To The Podcast 00:42 Meet Kate: Co-Founder of Panio 02:16 Understanding Digital Twins and Deep Voice Cloning 04:11 The Vision Behind Panio 05:33 Addressing Ethical and Security Concerns 06:48 Personal Stories and Use Cases 10:57 Future Plans and Technological Advancements 16:06 Customer Engagement and Feedback 33:20 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks https://pantio.io/

    36 min

  4. 11/25/2025

    Artem Elmuratov - How AI Is Shaping Genetics

    We're joined by Artem Elmuratov, Head of Life Sciences at Nebius and former Founder.  In this episode, we discuss with Artem genetics and its future with AI. Specifically discussing the impact of CRISPR-GPT on biotechnology. We explore its potential applications in genetic engineering, disease prevention, and personalised medicine. The discussion highlights the scientific breakthroughs enabling precise genetic modifications and considers the societal implications of such advancements. Join us as we explore:  00:00 Introduction: AI and Scientists 00:20 Welcome to Rhe NeuralPod 00:37 Artem's Unique Journey in Biotech 01:04 The Intersection of Genetics and AI 03:55 Career Overview and Early Ventures 04:54 Confidential Computing and Current Role 05:40 Lessons Learned and Advice for Researchers 08:16 Current State of Genetics and AI 10:05 Challenges in the Industry 12:03 AI's Role in Drug Discovery 18:02 CRISPR and Gene Editing 27:24 Future of Gene Editing and Ethics 31:56 Fun Predictions and Sci-Fi Inspirations 41:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information CRISPR GPT: https://nebius.com/customer-stories/crispr-gpt-stanford

    43 min

  5. 11/16/2025

    Keith Dear - Everything Is Prediction, AGI & Cassi AI

    We're joined by Keith Dear, CEO and co-founder of Cassi, an AI super strategy engine. Keith is a former intelligence officer, an advisor at Number 10 and a former leader at Fujitsu Research.  We discussed his vision for Cassie, the concept of 'everything is prediction,' and how AI will shape organisational strategies and decision-making processes. We also explore the potential impact of AGI on job markets, the national economy, and global politics, touching on Keith's recent visit to China and his work with the UN on AI security and ethics.  00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts 00:22 Welcome to the Neuro Pod 00:41 Keith's Career Journey 01:16 Cassie: The Super Strategy Engine 02:17 The Importance of Clear Objectives 03:26 AI and Crowdsourcing in Decision Making 04:58 Keith's Background and Education 06:57 The Genesis of Cassie 10:42 Concerns About AI and the Future 14:29 Visiting China: Insights and Observations 18:39 Leadership Principles and Military Experience 24:36 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup 26:44 Predictions on AGI and Superintelligence 34:17 Choosing AI Over Human Advice 34:45 AI's Limitations and Human Judgment 35:23 Trusting AI vs. Human Judgment 36:33 Self-Driving Cars and Ethical Dilemmas 37:57 AI's Impact on Jobs and Economy 40:34 International Security and AI 48:03 Cassie: Everything is Prediction 50:50 Cassie in Action: Real-World Applications 56:46 The Future of AI and Organizational Design 01:03:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations Keith's blog on why everything is prediction: https://cassiai.substack.com/p/everything-is-prediction Website: https://cassi-ai.com/

    1h 7m

  6. 11/04/2025

    Alberto Lumbreras - Defining the future of e-commerce with Agentic AI

    Future of AI in E-commerce and Ad Tech  Join us for a discussion with Staff AI Researcher and Project Leader from Criteo, Alberto Lumbreras. We chatted about how Agentic AI will transform the AdTech and e-commerce experience.  Alberto shares his unique career journey from telecommunications engineering to AI and machine learning, exploring his involvement in social network analysis and PhD studies. The conversation goes into the evolving landscape of AI in e-commerce, with a specific focus on shopping assistants and agent interfaces. Alberto also discusses the challenges in developing AI systems for commerce, the impact on the ad tech industry, and future predictions. Learn about his views on the importance of unique data, the advent of smaller, more efficient AI models, and how AI will become more autonomous and integrated into daily life. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Alberto's Career Journey 03:06 AI and Social Movements 03:53 Joining Criteo and Current Work 04:52 The Future of Shopping with AI Agents 08:25 Impact on Ad Tech Industry 10:48 Challenges and Opportunities in E-commerce 21:06 Data as a Competitive Moat 26:21 Challenges in Retail Catalogs for AI 27:15 Dynamic Data in Travel Industry 28:19 Importance of Comprehensive Data for AI 28:41 User Willingness to Share Data 29:07 Research, Engineering, and Talent Crossover 30:00 Essential Skills for ML Researchers 31:45 Impact of AI Tools on Engineering 32:46 Advice for Working with AI 38:19 Future Trends in AI Development 44:49 Research Directions and Influential Papers 48:18 Books That Shape AI Thinking 51:41 Conclusion and Farewell Link to the first solo publication mentioned in the podcast: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.04871

    51 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    Michal Klos - Transforming Legal Monitoring with AI

    We welcome Michal Klos, former Tech Lead from ByteDance and ShareChat focusing on machine learning and recommendations. Michal recently joined Lex AI as Co-Founder, a tech start-up in Germany solving challenges in Legal Monitoring with AI, recently partnering with Deloitte.  The conversation delves into the architecture and innovative solutions offered by Lex AI. Mical shares his views on integrating AI to streamline workflows while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.  The episode also explores the importance of feedback in finding product-market fit, building 0-1 and navigates through the challenges and future trends in the legal tech space. 00:43 Michal's Career Journey 03:49 Working at ByteDance 06:48 Challenges at ShareChat 09:46 Founding Lex AI 10:20 Machine Learning Fundamentals 15:39 The Value of an MBA 20:01 Transitioning to Startups 24:01 Building Lex AI 32:19 Technical Insights of Lex AI 42:24 Overview of Legal Problems 43:30 Product Market Fit Challenges 45:53 Feedback and Adaptation 52:03 AI in Legal Tech 55:00 Startup Culture and Engineering 01:00:44 Future of AI in Legal Tech 01:04:45 Productivity Tools for Founders 01:15:37 AI Trends and Predictions 01:22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Lex AI's partnership with Deloitte and how they are creating positive change here: https://www.lexai.co/post/deloitte-partnership-with-ai-startup-lex-ai-underscores-role-of-ai-in-legal-and-compliance

    1h 23m

  8. 09/26/2025

    Alexey Strygin - Live Longer & Aging, Pt.2

    Exploring the Future of Longevity: Breakthroughs, Ethical Dilemmas, and Viva City In this episode of the NeuralPod, Chris and Alexey discuss recent developments in the field of longevity, with an emphasis on breakneck innovations and ethical concerns. Our guest, Alexey, shares insights on his co-founded project, Viva City—a new initiative aiming to accelerate progress in longevity through special economic zones. They discuss the concept of 'sack of organs', the potential and controversy around gene-edited and animal-grown organs, and recent advances in longevity research. The podcast also sheds light on the importance of mega-projects for longevity, akin to the International Space Station or Apollo programs, and the need for substantial investments to make significant breakthroughs. Learn about the AI agents vs. aging hackathon aimed at attracting more talent to the longevity space and explore future possibilities of significantly extending human lifespan through technology. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Neural Pod 00:28 Longevity in the Mainstream 01:14 Recent Breakthroughs in Longevity 03:14 The Concept of 'Sack of Organs' 07:04 Ethical Dilemmas in Organ Replacement 09:50 AI and Organ Transplantation 14:31 Introducing Viva City: The Longevity City 16:16 The Vision Behind Viva City 24:59 Challenges and Negotiations for Viva City 29:56 Building Viva City: The Role of Universities and Smart People 30:23 Governance and Initial Experiments in Viva City 32:06 Challenges and Legal Considerations for Longevity Therapies 38:47 Global Perspectives on Longevity Research 47:27 AI and Longevity: The Hackathon Initiative 54:40 The Future of Longevity and AI 58:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    59 min
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Welcome to The NeuralPod. The 0-1 machine learning podcast. Chatting with ML Leaders, Researchers and Engineers who've built models, systems and products 0-1.

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  • Creator
    Chris Coyne
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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    © 2026 Chris Coyne
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