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AI Speed is where AI-powered companies talk about what actually works in the market right now. Business doesn’t move at internet speed anymore. It moves at AI speed—and the people who figure out how to turn models into money will own the next decade.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    How AI Is Reshaping Financial Services with Paresh Ashara

    Summary In this episode of AI Speed, Evan Cholfin interviews Paresh Ashara, VP of Data Analytics at Quinte Financial Technologies, about how AI is transforming financial services. They discuss AI adoption challenges, innovative use cases like document discovery and automation, and the future of AI in banking. Takeaways Financial institutions are risk-takers in tech adoption but need a clear ROI to scale AI. AI can automate mundane tasks like document processing, saving days of manual work. High-quality data and transparency are critical for AI success in finance. Soundbites "Business moves at AI speed, not internet speed." "AI can reduce days of manual work to minutes." "Transparency and trust are key for AI models." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Guest 00:28 Evan introduces Paresh Ashara and Quint Financial 01:19 Why Paresh was drawn to AI in finance 02:29 AI adoption trends in financial services 04:08 Quinte Financial’s approach to deploying AI 07:57 Core problems for financial institutions with AI 09:41 Paresh’s current focus and solutions 13:28 Document discovery and compliance automation 17:04 Automating loan application validation 17:46 The biggest challenges in AI adoption in finance 22:06 Trends in AI: Hype vs Reality 26:28 Vision for AI in 12 months 28:21 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook Video https://youtu.be/3tuuz0b8bns

    29 min

  2. MAY 8

    Building Aera Technology: The Future of Decision Intelligence with Fred Laluyaux

    Summary Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, explores the rise of decision intelligence and the concept of the “self-driving enterprise.” Fred breaks down why traditional enterprise systems are no longer equipped to handle the speed, scale, and complexity of modern business—and how AI is evolving from a tool for insights into a system that can make and execute decisions autonomously. Takeaways AI is shifting from insights to action The future is decision-making at scale Traditional enterprise workflows are too slow and siloed The “self-driving enterprise” is becoming a reality Speed is now a competitive advantage The enterprise software playbook is being rewritten AI is changing how decisions happen—not just who makes them New roles like “decision architects” are emerging Soundbites “AI shouldn’t just give you insights—it should take action.” “We’re moving from people making decisions to machines executing them.” “The real shift is from dashboards to decisions.” Chapters 01:29 The Birth of Decision Intelligence 05:02 Aera's Unique Approach to AI and Decision Making 05:52 Aero's Unique Approach to AI in Enterprises 08:17 Current Focus and Market Positioning 11:04 Ideal Client Profile and Market Expansion 13:50 Challenges in Growth and Scaling 16:21 Shifting Dynamics in Technology Adoption 17:49 The Acceleration of Deployment and Implementation 20:53 Interdepartmental Collaboration and Agility 22:01 Scaling Challenges and Unique Value Proposition 26:36 Growth Targets and Strategic Focus 31:42 Trends in AI and Decision Intelligence 34:54 Looking Ahead: Success Metrics for the Future Video https://youtu.be/Ub9RmvLGToM

    40 min

  3. MAY 1

    From Drones to AI: PixForce's Journey in Transforming Inspections with Daniel Mora

    Summary Discover how PixForce transforms industrial inspections with AI, turning visual data into actionable insights that enhance safety and efficiency. Founder Daniel Mora shares how PixForce evolved from manual tree counting to serving giants like Petrobras with AI-powered cameras that detect issues in real time. Learn about the challenges of scaling AI in complex industries and how PixForce's PlataPix platform simplifies deployment. This episode reveals the steps to demonstrate clear ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage, making it essential for engineers, CTOs, and innovation executives looking to revolutionize asset management. Takeaways Validation over novelty Scaling complexity Context-aware AI Adoption hurdles Platform universality Market maturity Strategic growth Soundbites "We moved from manual processes to using deep learning for efficiency." "Our next step is US expansion, with a presence in Houston." "Large language models are making us more efficient in programming and training." Chapters 00:02 Introduction - Evan introduces the show and Daniel Moura. 00:33 PixForce's Mission - Applying computer vision to industry. 01:27 Founding Story  - How PixForce began. 03:27 AI Transformation - AI's impact on PixForce. 06:23 Current Focus (6:23) - Solving industry problems. 18:10 Growth Plans (18:10) - US expansion and goals. 21:41 AI Trends (21:41) - Exciting developments in AI. 25:14 Future Goals (25:14) - Vision for success next year. Video https://youtu.be/nhuebPdqeso

    24 min

  4. APR 24

    Click-Ins: Turning Vehicle Damage into Data with Dmitry Geyzersky

    Summary Dima Geyzersky, CTO and founder of Click–Ins, shares insights on how AI and computer vision are transforming automotive damage assessment, insurance claims, and vehicle condition evaluation. Discover the challenges, innovations, and future trends in AI-driven automotive insurance technology. Takeaways AI-driven damage assessment Synthetic data for training models Overcoming AI hallucinations with ontology and engineering Expanding AI solutions in US and global markets Balancing AI automation with human expertise Soundbites "We bring inspectors to Superman with our AI." "Humans must be in the loop to build trust." "Adversarial attacks are a major threat to AI." Chapters 01:14  The Origin of Clickins: Fighting Insurance Fraud 02:19  How AI Enhances Damage Detection in Vehicles 03:00  Core Problems Addressed by Clickins 03:47  Use Cases in Insurance and Automotive Sectors 05:47  Dima’s Focus as CTO: Synthetic Data and Deep Tech 07:19  Overcoming AI Hallucinations with Ontology and Engineering 09:32  Combining Knowledge and Prediction in AI Models 09:54  Ideal Partners for Clickins’ Solutions 12:15  Main Challenges in Growing Clickins 14:01  Avoiding AI Hype and Building Trust 17:58  Growth Targets and Market Expansion 20:02  Training on Synthetic Data for Privacy and Trust 21:25  Emerging Trends in AI and Computer Vision 27:01  Future Outlook and Industry Impact Video https://youtu.be/E2BZ7RvhDjc

    29 min

  5. APR 17

    AI Engineering in Action: Diffco's Approach to Scaling Companies with Vadim Peskov

    Summary Vadim Peskov, CEO of Diffco, shares insights on AI development, focusing on practical applications, innovation, and navigating rapid technological changes. Discover how Diffco translates client needs into cutting-edge AI solutions and the future of AI interfaces. Takeaways AI development philosophy Client-centric AI solutions Innovation and rapid iteration in AI Future of AI interfaces and tools Challenges in AI growth and adoption Soundbites "We experiment with new AI tools to stay at the forefront." "Avoiding hype and focusing on ROI is essential in AI services." "Agentic AI is the most exciting trend right now." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Vadim Peskov 01:10 Diffco's Core Philosophy in AI Development 02:03 Evolving AI Products and Innovation 02:43 Translating Client Needs into Practical AI Applications 03:58 Focus Areas for Diffco as CEO 04:53 Ideal Client Profile and Scaling AI Solutions 06:02 Challenges in Growing Diffco 07:38 Adapting to Rapid AI Advancements 08:54 Avoiding AI Hype and Focusing on ROI 11:01 Raising Awareness and Business Development 12:21 Addressing Challenges and Future Plans 14:00 Expansion and Growth Targets 14:49 Exciting Trends in AI and Software Engineering 16:15 The Future of AI Coding and Development 16:21 Vision for the Next 12 Months 17:18 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways Video https://youtu.be/JYS8YlpfwhI

    18 min

  6. APR 10

    How Directus Democratizes Data for AI Success with John Daniels

    Summary In this episode of AI Speed, Evan Cholfin interviews John Daniels, a senior enterprise account executive at Directus, about how their flexible, SQL-based headless CMS platform is empowering enterprises to leverage AI effectively. They discuss the core philosophy of democratizing data, unique positioning in the market, strategies for enterprise sales, and future trends in AI and digital transformation. Takeaways Core philosophy of Directus: democratizing data Unique positioning of Directus as a flexible SQL-based CMS Challenges in enterprise AI sales and market noise Strategies for building AI-powered solutions quickly Future trends in AI, headless CMS, and digital transformation Soundbites "Creating a UI with AI is extremely quick" "Built six projects in 30 minutes with AI" "Creating a UI is not that hard anymore" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Directus 01:16 Democratizing Data with Directus 03:10 Unique Positioning in the Headless CMS Market 06:07 Challenges in Enterprise Sales and AI Integration 08:28 Marketing Strategies and Campaigns 11:18 Growth Targets and Client Acquisition Strategies 14:14 Trends in AI and Digital Transformation 16:13 Future Success Metrics for Directus Video https://youtu.be/vUPimCJDanA

    19 min

  7. APR 3

    How MoviePass Reinvented Theatres is Reinventing Itself by Launching Mogul with Stacy Spikes

    Summary In this episode, Stacy Spikes, co-founder and CEO of MoviePass, shares his journey of leveraging data, AI, and innovative subscription models to transform the entertainment industry. Discover how MoviePass evolved, the role of predictive analytics, and the exciting future of AI-driven entertainment tech. Takeaways Subscription models can revolutionize traditional industries when combined with data and AI AI can optimize inventory and demand forecasting in real-time Creating participatory entertainment experiences can deepen fan engagement Authenticity remains crucial even as AI advances content creation Rapid iteration and learning from mistakes are key to innovation Soundbites "Business moves at AI speed, not internet speed" "Streaming was the answer to the free universe" "Using AI to manage demand and inventory" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Stacy Spikes 01:54 The Birth of MoviePass and Subscription Models 05:07 Data-Driven Strategies for MoviePass's Relaunch 08:53 Innovations in the Entertainment Tech Space 10:42 Introducing Mogul: The Fantasy Sports League for Movies 12:55 Challenges and Growth in the Speculative Entertainment Market 15:01 Leveraging AI for Marketing and Audience Engagement 18:21 Trends in AI and Content Creation 22:03 The Importance of Iteration and Learning from Mistakes 25:32 Measuring Success for MoviePass and Mogul Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDL-B6eu4w

    28 min
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AI Speed is where AI-powered companies talk about what actually works in the market right now. Business doesn’t move at internet speed anymore. It moves at AI speed—and the people who figure out how to turn models into money will own the next decade.

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