The Tech Trek Elevano

In this podcast episode, we discuss the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, specifically how it can help close the skill gap in the field, with Shashank Tiwari, Co-founder and CEO of uno.ai. The conversation covers the background and mission of uno.ai, the challenges posed by the large number of job openings versus the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals, and the rapid evolution of threats. Tiwari highlights how AI, including large language models and generative AI, can address these challenges by supplementing human tasks, improving efficiency, and enabling proactive threat management. He also delves into the importance of trust, explainability, and user interface in adopting AI in cybersecurity. The discussion concludes with thoughts on the future of AI and cybersecurity integration and how these technologies can evolve to support cybersecurity professionals further.

Highlights

01:44 Addressing the Cybersecurity Skill Gap Challenge

05:30 The Role of AI in Bridging the Cybersecurity Skill Gap

08:56 Adoption and Trust in AI for Cybersecurity

20:00 Enhancing User Interface and Interaction with AI

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In this podcast episode, Deepak Jose, a Data Analytics and AI Expert with experience in companies like Coca-Cola, ABB, Asurion, and Mars, discusses the importance of adopting a value-first mindset over a technology-first approach in leveraging data and analytics for decision-making. He emphasizes the need to invert the traditional pyramid approach by identifying key business problems and their value, thereby prioritizing business outcomes. Deepak shares insights on building adaptable and flexible data architectures that can support rapid experimentation and leverage new technologies like Generative AI (Gen AI), advocating for a future-proof and agile mindset in data analytics. He also underlines the significance of responsible AI usage, the need for a desirability, viability, and feasibility framework for prioritizing AI initiatives, and strategies for enhancing adoption and upscaling to maximize the benefits of AI tools. The conversation includes the concept of AI champions within organizations and concludes with Deepak sharing an inspirational quote from Mother Teresa, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions with great love.

Highlights

00:15 The Power of Data Analytics in Decision-Making

01:25 Inverting the Data Pyramid: A Value-First Approach

04:55 The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability in Data Architecture

07:07 Navigating the Future with Generative AI

09:30 Building Solutions with a Business Problem-First Mindset

21:32 The Role of AI Champions in Business Transformation

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In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand and guest Santona Tuli, the Head of Data at Upsolver, discuss the complexities of modern data projects and the evolving strategies for data design focused on data lake houses. They explore Upsolver's role in simplifying data ingestion and transformation, the challenges of adapting to advanced data projects without the right infrastructure, and the shift towards more accessible and abstracted data tools. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of aligning tool adoption with business needs, the potential pitfalls of rushing into trendy technologies without clear objectives, and the future of data deployment solutions.

Highlights:

02:00 The Importance of Data Design Strategies

02:26 Challenges in Implementing Complex Data Projects

03:09 The Role of Data Infrastructure and Architecture

05:57 The Evolution of Data Projects and Infrastructure

06:33 The Inevitability of Adding More Data Projects

07:48 The Emergence of the Lakehouse Concept

08:38 The Journey to Cloud and Advanced Solutions

14:53 The Challenge of Modernizing Data Stack

20:29 The Role of Tools in Modern Data Stack

25:54 Risks of Pushing for Advanced Data Solutions----

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This podcast episode features Vidya Eashwer, CTO at Forge, discussing the evolution and significance of treating data as core engineering within the tech industry. Highlighting the shift in perception towards data from a backend supportive role to a critical product element, Vidya shares insights from her career experiences, including her time at the New York Stock Exchange, to illustrate how data has become a foundational aspect of software engineering and product development. The conversation also covers the alignment of data engineering with software engineering best practices, the impact of AI on data strategy, and the importance of reliable, timely data for customer engagement and internal decision-making. Furthermore, Vidya discusses how the structure and positioning of data teams within an organization can enhance operational efficiency, product innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Highlights

00:10 Understanding Data as Core Engineering

00:48 Forge: A Global Private Securities Marketplace

01:11 The Evolution of Data in Engineering

03:55 Data: From Backend to Frontline in Customer Engagement

06:50 Aligning Data Engineering with Software Best Practices

08:07 The Role of Data in Product Management and Engineering

11:31 Data Integrity and Customer Engagement

15:39 Streamlining Operations with Data Engineering

18:15 Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency and Innovation



Vidya Eashwer is the CTO of Forge. She has18+ years of experience creating and executing innovative fintech technology strategies. She's the former Head of Technology, Edge Systems, at Intercontinental Exchange and was the Managing Director of IT at the New York Stock Exchange, managing international teams.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-eashwer/

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In this podcast episode, Michel Tricot, CEO and Co-founder of Airbyte, discusses the nuances of startup culture, including the importance of company values, the difference between startup and corporate cultures, and strategies for hiring people who align with those values. Tricot shares insights on Airbyte’s approach to data movement, the company’s growth, and how they maintain and evolve their company culture as they scale. The conversation also covers the critical aspect of dealing with risk and uncertainty in a startup environment, the significance of being a 'CEO of your project,' and the role of feedback and company values in guiding behavior and decision-making.

Highlights

01:22 Diving into Startup Culture: Definitions and Distinctions

02:14 Evolving Company Values at Airbyte

03:43 The Hiring Process: Aligning with Company Values

07:08 Embracing Failure and Learning from It

08:41 Maintaining Culture and Values in a Growing Startup

11:45 Revisiting and Reinforcing Company Values Regularly

20:48 Advice for Startups on Establishing Company Values



Michel Tricot is the co-founder and CEO of Airbyte, the leading open-source data integration platform that allows replicating data from any APIs, databases & files to data warehouses, data lakes, and any other destinations. Currently, the Airbyte user community is more than 18,000 members and Airbyte has been deployed more than 140,000 times. Airbyte has more than 350 data connectors available for its data integration platform. That is more than any other competitor or platform and accomplished in the company’s 3 years history. The company raised over $180M from Accel, Altimeter, Benchmark, Coatue, and Y Combinator.

Prior to starting Airbyte, Michel was a founding member & Director of Engineering at rideOS, and Head of Integrations and Director of Engineering at LiveRamp.

With Airbyte, Michel aims to solve one of engineers’ biggest problems with data: break down all data silos and make data accessible and available to everyone, everywhere.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheltricot/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/airbytehq

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This podcast episode features Karim Galil, CEO of Mendel AI, discussing the future of domain-specific AI, especially in the healthcare sector. Galil elaborates on how Mendel AI utilizes domain-specific AI to sift through clinical data more accurately and efficiently, providing previously unattainable insights. The conversation touches on the challenges generalized AI models face, especially those developed by large tech companies, emphasizing the importance of domain specificity in areas like healthcare, where precision is crucial. Additionally, the podcast explores the concept of narrow AI and its potential integration into broader AI systems, highlighting the importance of talent over data or models in developing effective AI solutions. The discussion also addresses adoption challenges within the healthcare industry, suggesting a strategic approach to introducing AI technologies to stakeholders, from technical users to clinicians. Finally, Galil shares his perspective on the impact of AI on user experience and the importance of distinguishing between fluency and true intelligence in AI models.

Highlights:

01:51 Challenges of AI Models from Large Tech Firms

02:27 The Reality of AI Technology Today

03:08 The Problem with AI in Healthcare

04:00 Misconceptions about AI Fluency and Intelligence

05:31 The Future of AI: Narrow AI vs AGI

09:27 The Importance of Talent in AI Development

15:28 Adoption of AI in Healthcare

19:57 The Role of AI in Clinical Practice



Karim Galil, MD, is co-founder and CEO of Mendel AI. Mendel’s mission is to make medicine objective by enabling the world’s largest index of patient journeys, leveraging AI that understands medicine like a physician. Dr. Galil’s experience as a physician demonstrated that medicine does not advance at the same rate as technology. With Mendel, he aims to bridge this gap, facilitate clinical research at scale, and make medicine truly objective. 

Karim is an entrepreneur by spirit; his first company, Kryptonworx, led health tech in the MENA region with customers including Fortune 500 companies.

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Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.comHave questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests?Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)