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Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Network—a global community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people driving AI forward.

  1. 4D AGO

    Jimmy Mesta — Why Security Teams Must Fight AI with AI

    Jimmy Mesta is the founder and Chief Technology Officer at RAD Security. He is responsible for the technological vision for the RAD Security platform. A veteran security engineering leader focused on building cloud-native security solutions, Jimmy has held leadership positions with enterprises navigating the growth of cloud services and containerization. Previously, he was an independent consultant focused on building large-scale cloud security programs, delivering technical security training, producing research, and securing some of the largest containerized environments in the world. Jimmy Mesta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymesta Website: https://www.radsecurity.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:46 Cybersecurity Origin Story 01:44 From Pen Testing To Cloud Security 04:12 Betting On GenAI Security 07:51 Reducing AI Errors 11:02 Security Roles Are Changing 13:13 Securing AI-Generated Code 17:02 Staying Grounded Amid AI Hype 21:20 Hot Take On Security Categories 23:18 RAD Security’s Future Vision 24:41 Biggest Product Lesson 26:25 Wrap Up And Goodbye

    27 min

  2. FEB 10

    Mike True — How AI is Redefining AdTech, Attribution & Multi-Channel Growth

    Mike True is the co-founder and CEO of Prescient. Before founding the company in 2019, he helped clients at App Annie, IBM, and Oracle grow revenue through AI and analytics solutions. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Salve Regina University. Mike True LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljtrue/ Website: https://prescientai.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:39 Founding Prescient During the Pandemic 02:58 Lessons from IBM and Oracle 04:20 Three Crucial Startup Tips 06:43 Responsible and Secure Data Practices 07:53 Uncovering Hidden Trends in Marketing 09:53 Measuring AI's Impact on Marketing 17:21 Future of AI-Driven Advertising 20:58 Traits of Successful Founders and Investors

    23 min

  3. JAN 20

    John Bates — AI, Sentient Documents & Reinventing Enterprise Content Management

    Dr. John Bates, a former Cambridge computer science and deep learning expert, is a five-time software CEO in the European tech startup scene. He currently leads SER Group, a German enterprise content management company, and serves as a non-executive Director at Sage, the UK’s second-largest tech firm. John Bates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnbates/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.sergroup.com/en/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:36 From Cambridge Academic to Serial Tech CEO 03:35 Combining Deep Tech Skills with Business Leadership 06:04 Inside SER Group's AI-Driven Content Platform 08:28 Augmenting Human Work with Intelligent Automation 12:33 Real-World Applications of SER’s Technology 17:29 Standing Out in a Crowded Enterprise Market 21:08 Guiding the Next Generation of AI Talent

    23 min

  4. JAN 5

    Onur Alp Soner — Privacy-First Analytics, AI Ethics & Open Source Innovation

    Onur Alp Soner is the co-founder and CEO of Countly, a digital analytics and in-app engagement platform. A technologist and self-starter, he bootstrapped Countly to give companies more control over how they understand and interact with users. Under his leadership, Countly has become a trusted platform for enterprises focused on innovation and user privacy. Onur Alp Soner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onuralpsoner/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://countly.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:33 Onur Alp Soner's Journey into Analytics 02:52 What Privacy Means in Analytics 04:36 Challenges of AI-Powered Personalization 06:26 Building Trust Through Data Transparency 11:54 Open Source and Data Ownership 19:16 Bootstrapping Countly: Key Lessons Learned

    25 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Gerald Kierce — Building Scalable, Responsible AI Governance Systems

    Gerald Kierce is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trustible, a technology provider of responsible AI governance software that helps AI/ML and legal teams manage risk and comply with regulations. He previously served as Vice President & General Manager at FiscalNote, leading its AI Solutions division and holding roles in corporate development, product marketing, customer success, and business development. Gerald Kierce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldkierce/ Website: https://trustible.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:36 Gerald Kierce's Background and Founding Trustible 01:52 Defining Responsible AI 03:09 Understanding the Dimensions of AI Governance 04:46 How Trustible Operationalizes AI Governance 06:32 Building Trust as a Driver for AI Adoption 11:08 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of AI 14:49 Lessons from Gerald’s Leadership Journey

    17 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Seena Rejal — Scaling Custom AI, Bridging Tech & Business, UK’s AI Future

    Dr. Seena Rejal is Chief Commercial Officer at NetMind.AI, a distributed cloud computing network offering LLM-powered, API-first products for enterprise and developer clients. A two-time AI founder with 20 years of experience in deep tech ventures across the US and UK, he holds a Master’s and PhD from the University of Cambridge and has several technology patents. Seena Rejal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seenarejal/ Website: https://www.netmind.ai/home Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:29 Seena Rejal’s Deep Tech Career Journey 02:48 Founding Startups and Lessons in Product-Market Fit 04:48 Leading Commercial Strategy at NetMind.AI 09:00 Custom AI Solutions and Democratizing Access 16:14 Global AI Trends and the Rise of Open Source 18:15 Building a Unique British AI Ecosystem 22:03 Staying Human in the AI Age

    24 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Anand Subbaraj — How a Broken Fridge Sparked a Field Service Tech Revolution

    Anand Subbaraj is the CEO and co-founder of Zuper, a provider of solutions for modernizing and scaling field service businesses. With over 17 years in technology, including 13 at Microsoft, he specializes in big data, cloud computing, and SaaS. He focuses on advancing the field service industry through intelligent automation and close customer collaboration to address key challenges. Anand Subbaraj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsubbaraj/ Website: https://www.zuper.co/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:32 Anand's Path from Microsoft to Entrepreneurship 01:01 Founding Zuper After a Poor Service Experience 03:06 What Is Field Service Management? 04:08 Launching Super Glass: AI-Powered Smart Glasses 09:16 How Customer Feedback Drives Innovation 12:07 AI’s Role in Leadership and Future of Work 18:34 Advice on Risk-Taking and Persistence

    21 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Anders Lillevik — Why Disconnected Data is Costing Companies More Than They Know

    Anders Lillevik is the Founder and CEO of Focal Point, an enterprise procurement orchestration platform. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Procurement Officer, he has led procurement operations at organizations like Fannie Mae, QBE Insurance, and Webster Bank, managing teams of over 120 and overseeing $8 billion in annual spend. Anders Lillevik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillevik/ Website: https://www.getfocalpoint.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 01:15 Anders Lillevik’s Path from CPO to Founder 02:57 Launching Focal Point Amid a Global Lockdown 03:32 What Focal Point Does and Who It Serves 10:49 Real AI Applications in Procurement 16:28 Customer-Led Innovation and AI Implementation Challenges 24:37 Clarity, Control, and the Human Side of Innovation

    27 min
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Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Network—a global community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people driving AI forward.

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  • Creator
    AI Frontier Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
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