Masters of Automation - A podcast about the future of work.

Alp Uguray
Masters of Automation - A podcast about the future of work.

Masters of Automation is a podcast and article series on creative technologists, startup founders, and entrepreneurs who change the future of work and our lives through automation and artificial intelligence. We will cover their personal stories on what led them to innovate and build new products and services. The automation ecosystem evolves every day with new startups forming and technologies building, and it's best to hear the stories from the true #MastersofAutomation.

  1. 03.10.2024

    022 - From Harvard PhD Dropout to YC Founder: Journey of Building the Future of Enterprise AI w/ Gok

    Summary In this episode of Masters of Automation, host Alp Uguray interviews Gokhan Egri, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from academia to the startup world. Gokhan shares his journey from Turkey to Harvard, his experiences in Y Combinator, and the evolution of his companies, O'Leo and Brainbase. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a solo founder, the importance of customer feedback, and the future of AI and automation in the workplace. Gokhan emphasizes the need for transparency in automation processes and discusses the unique insights that drive his approach to enterprise AI. The episode concludes with reflections on the immigrant founder experience and the personal inspirations that fuel Gokhan's entrepreneurial spirit. Key Takeaways Gokhan transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship after realizing the potential of AI. His first startup, O'Leo, was born out of a need for automation in education. Brainbase evolved from O'Leo, focusing on enterprise AI solutions. Customer feedback is crucial for shaping product development and messaging. The concept of the 'digital worker' is central to Brainbase's mission. ROI in automation can be measured through clear metrics and pilot programs. The 'black box test' helps identify automation opportunities within organizations. AI can significantly improve the efficiency of enterprise operations. Transparency in automation processes is essential for enterprise adoption. Immigrant founders often possess unique grit and adaptability that contribute to their success.

  2. 30.09.2024

    021 - AI-Powered Negotiations for the Best Deal w/ Kaspar

    In this episode, Alp Uguray interviews Kaspar from Pactum about revolutionizing negotiations with AI. They discuss Kaspar's background and the founding of the e-residency program in Estonia. They also explore the concept of negotiations and how AI can assist in creating value for both parties. The conversation delves into the future of negotiations, the transparency of AI decisions, and the parallels between entrepreneurship and participating in an Ironman race. Kaspar shares insights on decision-making, prioritization, and the importance of mental resilience. In this conversation, Alp Uguray and Kaspar discuss the potential applications of negotiation AI and the challenges of implementing it in various industries. They also touch on the topic of AI regulations and the balance between innovation and bureaucracy. Kaspar introduces Pactum's four-level negotiation intelligence framework, which categorizes AI negotiation use cases based on complexity and impact. They also discuss the importance of building a foundation layer for AI in government services. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the benefits of Estonia's e-residency program for startups.

  3. 12.09.2024

    020 - Reinventing Custom Support with AGI w/ Jonathan Corbin

    Jonathan Corbin, the founder and CEO of Maven AGI, is backed by some of the best investors in the industry, like Sequoia, M13, and Lux Capital. Jonathan shares his journey from managing 1,000 people at HubSpot to starting his own AI startup, where he got together with Sami Shalabi (Founder of Google News) and Eugene Mann (Product Lead at Stripe). He discusses the evolution of customer support and the role of generative AI in improving customer experiences. Corbin emphasizes the importance of ingesting and analyzing data from various sources to provide personalized interactions and take complex actions. He envisions a future where customer support is streamlined, siloed systems are eliminated, and AI agents have contextual knowledge of customers. Corbin also advises aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on solving the actual problem with a first-principles mindset and leverage their specialized knowledge and skills.

  4. 03.09.2024

    019 - How to be Remarkable and Make a Difference in the Age of AI w/Guy Kawasaki

    In this conversation, Alp Uguray interviews Guy Kawasaki about his Ikigai, the concept of being remarkable, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. They discuss how remarkable people structure their Ikigai, the definition of a better place, and the integration of AI into education. They also explore AI use cases and the role of AI in the future of work. Guy shares his perspective on the imposter syndrome and offers advice on overcoming it.

  5. 27.08.2024

    018 - Investing in Emerging Europe and AI w/Enis Hulli

    In this conversation, Alp Uguray interviews Enis Hulli about the impact of AI on the investment landscape and the changing role of founders in the rapidly evolving space. They discuss how the focus of investments has shifted towards DevTools and AI/ML tooling, and how founders need to adapt to the changing landscape. They also explore the role of AI in different industries and the challenges and opportunities it presents for startups. The conversation touches on the importance of founders having an open mindset, understanding customer feedback, and staying disruptive. They also discuss the impact of macroeconomic conditions on startups and the role of regulation in Europe. In this episode of the Masters of Automation podcast, host Alp Uguray sits down with AI pioneer Hassan Sawaf to explore his remarkable journey through the world of AI and language processing. Hassan, who has held key positions at AWS, Meta, and now runs his own startup, Xplained, shares his insights on the evolution of AI and its transformative impact on language translation and machine learning. Hassan delves into his early work in speech-to-speech translation, the challenges of deploying AI models before the cloud era, and the innovative solutions his startup, Xplained, is developing to democratize AI for non-engineers. He discusses the importance of modular AI agents, the role of regulation in data sourcing, and the future of AI in enhancing human-computer interactions. Throughout the conversation, Hassan emphasizes the need for leadership skills in the AI-driven future and the significance of creating inclusive, easy-to-use AI tools that empower entrepreneurs, artists, and non-technical users to harness the power of AI. Join us for a deep dive into the world of AI with one of its leading visionaries.

  6. 22.08.2024

    017 - How to drive better customer experience (CX) in Enterprises with AI Agents w/Tatyana Mamut

    Summary Tatyana Mamut, CEO of Wayfound, discusses her transition into entrepreneurship and the vision behind her AI agent platform. She explains that her goal is to create a platform that allows companies to work with AI agents as intelligence, not just pieces of software. The platform aims to empower humans to collaborate with AI agents in order to create better customer experiences and transform workplaces. Mamut emphasizes the importance of focusing on customer value rather than efficiency and encourages companies to build transformative customer experiences with generative AI. She also offers a one-month free trial of the Wayfound platform to listeners. Takeaways Tatyana Mamut started her own startup, Wavefound, to create a platform that allows companies to work with AI agents as intelligence, not just pieces of software to drive efficiency gains but accelerate customer experiences and net new product experiences. The focus should be on creating transformative customer experiences with generative AI rather than just optimizing internal workflows for efficiency. Companies that prioritize customer value and create better customer experiences will outperform those that solely focus on efficiency. The future of UI is conversational, with chat interfaces providing a more intuitive and customer-centric experience. Mamut offers a one-month free trial of the Wayfound platform to listeners! Click on the link here to get started with Wayfound -

  7. 15.08.2024

    016 - What's next for RPA? RPA2.0 & Agentic AI w/Antti Karjalainen

    Summary In this conversation, Antti Karjalainen discusses the evolution of RoboCorp to Semaphore AI and the shift towards agentic automation. He highlights the early adoption of generative AI and the development of AI agents. Antti explains that the direct personas for purchasing AI agents are often line of business champions, while AI innovation and governance are typically centralized within organizations. He also shares his personal evolution as an entrepreneur and the challenges and opportunities of working with AI. The conversation explores the potential of AI agents to automate complex processes, the importance of quantifying ROI, and the future of user experience paradigms in AI applications. Takeaways RoboCorp evolved into Semaphore AI, focusing on agentic automation and AI agents. AI agents are being adopted by line of business champions and centralized AI governance bodies. AI agents have the potential to automate complex processes and provide significant efficiency gains. Quantifying the ROI of AI agents can be challenging but is crucial for adoption. The future of AI applications lies in innovative user experience paradigms.

  8. 12.08.2024

    015 - How to democratize access to innovation with Agentic AI w/Hassan Sawaf

    Revolutionizing Language Translation and AI Innovation with Hassan Sawaf In this episode of the Masters of Automation podcast, host Alp Uguray sits down with AI pioneer Hassan Sawaf to explore his remarkable journey through the world of AI and language processing. Hassan, who has held key positions at AWS, Meta, and now runs his own startup, Xplained, shares his insights on the evolution of AI and its transformative impact on language translation and machine learning. Hassan delves into his early work in speech-to-speech translation, the challenges of deploying AI models before the cloud era, and the innovative solutions his startup, Xplained, is developing to democratize AI for non-engineers. He discusses the importance of modular AI agents, the role of regulation in data sourcing, and the future of AI in enhancing human-computer interactions. Throughout the conversation, Hassan emphasizes the need for leadership skills in the AI-driven future and the significance of creating inclusive, easy-to-use AI tools that empower entrepreneurs, artists, and non-technical users to harness the power of AI. Join us for a deep dive into the world of AI with one of its leading visionaries.

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Masters of Automation is a podcast and article series on creative technologists, startup founders, and entrepreneurs who change the future of work and our lives through automation and artificial intelligence. We will cover their personal stories on what led them to innovate and build new products and services. The automation ecosystem evolves every day with new startups forming and technologies building, and it's best to hear the stories from the true #MastersofAutomation.

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