Think AI Podcast

Dave Goyal

Whether you’re curious about how AI might impact you, an AI enthusiast looking for the next big thing, or an AI skeptic trying to implement AI for your personal or organizational growth, there’s something for everyone! Please join me !

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    WHEN MACHINES START TALKING - AI IN MANUFACTURING | EP. 3

    🎙️ Inside the Factory: Real-Time AI Intelligence for Manufacturing | Think AI Podcast Ep. 3 Your machines already know what's wrong — but nobody's listening. Dave Goyal takes you inside 4 real manufacturing companies to show how real-time data and AI transformed their operations. Plus: a 4-layer framework to get started and 7 AI use cases you can implement now. ⏱️ In this episode: 00:21 – Why your factory machines are smarter than your spreadsheets 03:15 – The data silo problem: ERP, MES, and PLCs that don't talk 06:30 – 98% exploring AI, only 20% ready — here's why 08:45 – Case Study 1: Professional audio equipment 13:00 – Case Study 2: Global outdoor adventure gear 17:30 – Case Study 3: Medical devices (FDA compliance & traceability) 22:30 – Case Study 4: Fall protection safety equipment 27:00 – The 4-layer framework: ERP → Shop Floor → Analytics → AI 32:00 – 7 AI use cases: predictive maintenance, computer vision QA & more 42:00 – "My ERP handles everything" — why that's not enough 46:00 – AI Tip of the Day: Analyze any spreadsheet in 60 seconds 50:00 – Series recap and what's next If this changed how you think about manufacturing data, subscribe and share it with a plant manager, CIO, or operations leader who needs to hear it. 🔗 Links & Resources 📖 Real-Time Business Intelligence Mastery — DaveGoyal.com 🌐 DaveGoyal.com 💼 LinkedIn: Dave Goyal 🎙️ Ep 1: Personal Journey & First AI Assistant | Ep 2: Healthcare & AI ManufacturingAI #RealTimeData #SmartFactory #DataAnalytics #ThinkAIPodcast

    38 min
  2. 4D AGO

    From Leg Braces to AI: The Journey That Built Data & AI Studio | Ep. 1

    Episode 1: From Leg Braces to Leading AI — My Story What does a kid who couldn't walk in central India have to do with artificial intelligence? Everything. In this debut episode of the Think AI Podcast, Dave Goyal shares the unfiltered story behind the brand — from growing up with a physical disability in Indore, India, to building one of the top 1% Microsoft Data & AI consulting firms in the world. You'll hear about the father who carried him to school, the best friend who taught him to ride, 400 walk-in interviews in six months, building a system that took a medical device company from zero to $100M+ in revenue, and why he's now launching Data & AI Studio to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. This isn't a tech talk. It's a human story about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when you refuse to let anyone else define your limits. In this episode: Growing up with a disability and finding independence through a modified Vespa scooter The blind musician friend who planted the first seed of entrepreneurship From Silicon Valley biotech to white-hat hacking across 20+ countries Co-founding Think AI and reaching the top 1% of Microsoft's 500,000 global partners Why a 95% project success rate in an industry that averages 50–70% The three coaching experiences that changed everything Introducing Data & AI Studio: community, packaged AI solutions, and coaching AI Tip of the Day: Build your first AI assistant in 10 minutes (full prompt included) Coming in Episode 2: A deep dive into healthcare and AI — real projects, real revenue, and what most leaders are getting wrong. Connect with Dave: LinkedIn: [Dave Goyal] Website: davegoyal.com

    24 min

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Whether you’re curious about how AI might impact you, an AI enthusiast looking for the next big thing, or an AI skeptic trying to implement AI for your personal or organizational growth, there’s something for everyone! Please join me !