AI Speed

Evan J. Cholfin
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Programmable Paperwork: Mang-Git Ng on AI, APIs & the Future of Document Workflows

    Summary In this episode of AI Speed, Evan Cholfin interviews Mang-Git Ng, founder and CEO of Anvil, about transforming paperwork processes using AI and structured data. They explore how Anvil's innovative approach simplifies document workflows, leverages AI for automation, and the future of API-driven AI solutions. Takeaways Transforming paperwork with AI and structured data Anvil's unique approach to document automation Leveraging AI for scalable workflows Challenges and opportunities in automation and APIs Soundbites "Paperwork is a universal pain point." "AI agents as champions for Anvil." "The world still runs on paperwork." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Anvil 01:15 The Paperwork Problem: A Personal Journey 05:46 Anvil's Unique Approach to Document Automation 10:02 Challenges in Growing Anvil 13:18 Raising Awareness in a Boring Industry 15:53 Exciting Trends in Automation and AI 17:18 Future Aspirations for Anvil 20:12 AI Speed Podcast Raw Outro 4K.mp4 20:28 Final Animation 1.mp4 Video https://youtu.be/AeGncfIGEaE

    21 min

  2. Jun 19

    How Fexa Uses AI to Transform Facilities Management

    Summary In this episode, Beth Mooney, Director of Customer Product Marketing at Fexa, shares insights on connecting product, customer insight, and go-to-market strategies to drive AI adoption in facilities management. Discover how Fexa's flexible platform and AI integration help enterprises manage operations at scale and overcome common challenges. Takeaways Fexa's platform is tailored to how businesses operate, not just a one-size-fits-all solution. Overcoming the fear factor is crucial for AI adoption; use empathy and demonstrate ROI. Understanding individual customer needs is key to effectively communicating value. AI is moving fast, and comfort with new technology is the main barrier to overcome. Success in AI integration is when customers embrace and actively use AI to solve real problems. Soundbites: "Lower the barrier by dispelling the fear factor" "Job titles are being created around AI" "When people embrace AI, the floodgates open" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Guest Background 02:40 Vexa's Unique Approach to Facilities Management 05:24 Understanding Customer Challenges in Facilities Management 07:44 Aligning Product Marketing with Customer Expectations 10:19 The Role of AI in Facilities Management 12:43 Future Outlook and Success Metrics for Vexa Video https://youtu.be/40GD2QArmy8

    13 min

  3. Jun 12

    Defending at Machine Speed: Lisa Lu on AI Security

    Summary In this episode, Evan Cholfin interviews Lisa Lu from Stellar Cyber to explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity, the company's innovative approach to market trends, and the importance of human-AI collaboration in security operations. Takeaways AI-driven cybersecurity trends Stellar Cyber's market positioning and strategy Challenges faced by security teams today Soundbites "Clear messaging about AI is crucial" "Attackers are using AI to get smarter" "AI solutions must be battle tested" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Guest Background 01:15 The Importance of Cybersecurity in Today's World 03:24 Stellar Cyber's Unique Approach to AI and Security 05:00 Challenges Faced by Security Teams 07:06 Marketing Strategies in a Crowded Cybersecurity Market 08:47 Addressing Buyer Skepticism in AI Solutions 11:15 The Role of Human Analysts in AI-Driven Security 13:26 Defining Success in Cybersecurity Marketing 14:50 Trends vs. Hype in AI and Cybersecurity 16:52 Future Outlook for Cybersecurity and AI Video https://youtu.be/s6JrKL2T3qk

    20 min

  4. Jun 5

    How AI is Shaping the Future of Finance with Runik Mehrotra

    Summary In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Runik Mehrotra, co-founder of Vise, about how AI is transforming wealth management. They discuss hyper-personalization, technical challenges, growth strategies, and future trends in AI-driven finance. Takeaways Hyper-Personalization in Wealth Management AI Infrastructure Evolution Moore's Law of AI Capabilities Soundbites "Each client is unique in nature." "Models are getting so much better, so fast." "Enabling personalization at scale is our big goal." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and Vize 03:14 The Vision Behind Vize and Hyper-Personalization 06:08 Challenges in Building AI Infrastructure 08:46 Defining Success and Future Aspirations 16:43 AI Speed Podcast Raw Outro 4K.mp4 Video https://youtu.be/awNet7_DVaw

    17 min

  5. May 29

    Unlocking Generosity with Peter Byrnes: How AI Is Transforming Fundraising

    Summary In this episode of AI Speed, Evan Cholfin interviews Peter Byrnes, CEO of Fundraise Up, about how AI is transforming nonprofit fundraising. They discuss the origins of Fundraise Up, its unique approach to donor experience, and the future of AI in payments and nonprofit tech. Takeaways AI-driven personalization Conversion rate optimization Data-driven donor modeling Soundbites "This is a billion dollar operation." "We've been using AI for eight years." "In 12 months, we want a big splash." Chapters 00:03 Introduction to AI Speed and Fundraise Up 02:09 The Birth of Fundraise Up: A Personal Journey 05:20 Unique Approach: E-commerce Optimization in Nonprofits 08:51 Operationalizing AI for Nonprofit Success 09:43 Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile 11:34 Value Proposition: Increasing Nonprofit Revenue 13:32 Challenges in Growth: Hiring the Right Talent 16:03 The Impact of Fundraise Up on Nonprofits 16:59 Marketing Challenges and Strategies 18:40 Trends in AI and Payments for Nonprofits 20:58 Future Goals: Expanding into Europe Video  https://youtu.be/2HShCZqUX18

    20 min

  6. May 22

    TinyMCE: Building Scalable Developer Tools with Mike Hideo

    Summary In this episode, Evan Cholfin interviews Mike Hideo, VP of Software Engineering at Tiny, about building scalable developer tools, the impact of AI on content management, and the future of web development. They explore Tiny's API-first approach, challenges in scaling engineering, and trends in AI-assisted software development. Takeaways Tiny's API-first approach Challenges in scaling engineering AI's impact on content management Soundbites "Business moves at AI speed, not internet speed." "Seamless integration reduces hesitation." "Success is delivering the right AI tools." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Speed and TinyMCE 02:30 Tiny's Unique API-First Approach 04:56 Engineering Challenges and Team Dynamics 07:00 Prioritization Challenges in Software Development 08:01 Skepticism in Tool Adoption 09:05 Defining Success in Product Development 10:21 Trends in Software Development 11:53 Opportunities in Developer Tools 12:51 Risks and Challenges in Software Engineering 13:49 Looking Ahead: Future Conversations Video https://youtu.be/yQTd5DUThNc

    16 min

  7. May 15

    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

  8. 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
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