The Inference Show

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Welcome to The Inference Show, where we explore the dynamic world of Education, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. In each episode, we bring together diverse thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and their real-world impact. Our conversations dive into the applications, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future. Tune in as we uncover innovations driving advancements today and the strategies that will reshape tomorrow’s landscape.

Episodes

  1. 10H AGO

    Intel’s Principal Scientist Siddhartha Nath on AI, Chip Design and Semiconductors

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Siddhartha (Sid) Nath, Principal Machine Learning Scientist at Intel and Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern and Santa Clara University. He takes us through his remarkable journey at the intersection of AI, chip design, and semiconductor innovation and talks about: How his unconventional background in Indian classical music sharpened his approach to solving complex engineering problemsThe pivotal role of power management in shaping early GPU/CPU innovation and battery life breakthroughsHow deep learning reshaped electronic design automation (EDA) and opened new possibilities in chip designWhy verification is one of the biggest open frontiers for AI in hardware todayHow conjoint optimization can redefine performance, timing, and power trade-offs in semiconductorsHis vision for digital twins and AI agents that empower “vertical engineers” to bridge RTL, physical design, and sign-off seamlesslyWhy open-source tools and data models are becoming essential to the future of semiconductor design Sid brings a unique perspective shaped by a career at the crossroads of industry, research, and teaching. He has driven innovations across global tech leaders like NVIDIA, Synopsys, and Broadcom, and continues to mentor the next generation of engineers through his teaching roles at Northeastern and Santa Clara University. With a PhD from UC San Diego, his work is widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of how AI and advanced algorithms are applied to real-world chip design challenges. — About Dr. Manish Arora Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation. — The Inference Show Stay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes: 🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai 🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc 🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901 🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri 🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/ 🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/

    1h 10m
  2. AUG 21

    'Utah’s Teacher of the Year' Sayre Posey on Reenacting History, Student Voice and AI

    Episode 1: In this episode, Sayre Posey, Utah’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, shares her experience teaching at a diverse middle school in Salt Lake City. She talks about: How reenactments and National History Day projects bring history to life Why equity is a design principle in her classroom How she fosters belonging through collaborative projects and community partnerships The role of technology and AI in enhancing education Why empowering student voice is key to the future of democracy Sayre Posey is a nationally recognized history educator who challenges students to explore identity and question historical narratives. Her teaching focuses on equity, belonging, and using technology to enhance human connection in the classroom. Dr. Manish Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation. Contents of this video: 0:00 - Intro0:33 - Coming Up…1:06 - About Sayre Posey1:57 - Inspiration to become a teacher4:25 - Sayre’s Grandfather5:42 - Sayre’s Mother as a Kindergarten Teacher6:43 - Changing majors from Social Work to Education7:19 - Teaching at Baltimore9:40 - First year of teaching12:32 - Yearly pass rate doubling in Sayre’s classroom14:43 - Work Life Balance15:50 - Teaching middle school at North West18:29 - Student Belonging21:03 - Empowering Students23:02 - Diversity in the classroom26:18 - Reenacting History27:15 - Deciding which voices to center in the classroom30:35 - Crime Scene Reenactment31:57 - Sayre’s drive behind reenactments33:21 - Equity as a design principle36:02 - Master’s Thesis and Project based learning38:05 - Technology in the classroom41:45 - AI and student plagiarism43:46 - Power of AI45:45 - AI Concerns47:01 - Trends of the future49:35 - Learning better with pen and paper51:03 - Key skill to learn from history lessons52:33 - Being a leader in education55:48 - Speaking to donors, teachers, districts and governments1:02:11 - Final thoughts The Inference Show Stay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes: 🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai 🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc 🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901 🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri 🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/ 🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/ Be our next guest by emailing us at vivek@insaito.com

    1h 4m

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Welcome to The Inference Show, where we explore the dynamic world of Education, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. In each episode, we bring together diverse thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and their real-world impact. Our conversations dive into the applications, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future. Tune in as we uncover innovations driving advancements today and the strategies that will reshape tomorrow’s landscape.