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The blueprints are changing daily. The Neural Talks isn't your average lecture hall. Hosted by Ranjith Melarkode, this is your AI Architect's Workshop, where we collaborate with the field's leading minds. We dissect pathfinder techniques and best practices, explore the philosophical underpinnings that inform design choices, and unearth the latest "building materials" of the future. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a curious newcomer, join us as we co-design the future of AI, one conversation at a time.

  1. 08/19/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Shraddha Surana, Principal Data Scientist, ThoughtWorks | Episode 8

    Meet Shraddha Surana, Principal Data Scientist, ThoughtWorks – a woman rewriting AI’s future! She shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    6 min

  2. 08/18/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Mrunali Majmudar, Chief Practice Officer, Fractal.ai | Episode 7

    Meet Mrunali Majmudar, Chief Practice Officer- CPG and Retail, Fractal.ai – a woman rewriting AI’s future! She shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    5 min

  3. 08/17/2025

    AI Agent 101: What are they? And why do they matter? | The Neural Talks | Episode 10

    Join host Ranjith Melarkode on The Neural Talks as he explores the revolutionary world of AI agents with industry experts Dr. Venkata Pingali, Co-Founder, Scribble Data, Kshira Saagar, Senior Director-Data science, Wolt & DoorDash, and Rajesh Parikh, Founder, Cynepia Technologies. In this eye-opening discussion, discover how AI agents differ from traditional chatbots and legacy AI systems. Learn why these intelligent, autonomous systems represent a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and why they're projected to disrupt industries worth $20 trillion.Our panel breaks down:✅ How AI agents evolved from rule-based systems to reasoning powerhouses✅ The key architectural components that enable true agent autonomy✅ Real-world applications across industries from insurance to food delivery✅ Why waiting to implement AI agents could be a strategic mistake✅ The productivity explosion these technologies promiseWhether you're a business leader, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of AI, this primer on AI agents provides essential insights into a technology that's "here to stay."💡 Key Moments: The distinction between AI agents and chatbotsThe productivity benefits of AI agentsThe business transformation potentialThe urgency of adoptionExpert insights and industry applications

    21 min

  4. 08/17/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Vidhya Ganesan, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Malaysia| Episode 6

    Meet Vidhya Ganesan, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company, Malaysia – a woman rewriting AI’s future! She shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    7 min

  5. 08/17/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Raj Aradhyula, CDO, Fractal | Episode 5

    Meet Raj Aradhyula, CDO, Fractal – a woman rewriting AI’s future!, she shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    4 min

  6. 08/17/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Swetha Tibrewal, CTO, Spectator.ai | Episode 4

    Meet Swetha Tibrewal, CTO, Spectator.ai – a woman rewriting AI’s future!, she shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    3 min

  7. 04/18/2025

    AI in Her Voice | Hima Patel, IBM Research, Reveals HER Blueprint for 2025| Episode 3

    Meet Hima Patel, Senior Technical Staff Member and Research Manager, IBM Research India – a woman rewriting AI’s future!, she shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

    5 min

  8. 04/15/2025

    AI Copilot - Beyond the Hype : A CTOs guide to Scaling (without killing careers) | The Neural Talks | Episode 9

    Is your engineering team ready to harness AI copilots—without sacrificing code quality, innovation, or junior developers’ growth? In this episode of #TheNeuralTalks, Group CTO Karthik Subramanian (Zalora, GFG) breaks down how top tech leaders are navigating the AI tightrope: ✅ The Unfiltered Truth: Discover why 20-30% faster ticket completion isn’t the full story—and the hidden risks (like code churn) every CTO must address. ✅ Scaling Secrets: How to pilot AI tools with one squad, measure impact, and avoid "Big Bang" disasters. ✅ Junior Dev Dilemma: Why Karthik banned AI copilots for new engineers—and what it means for your talent pipeline. ✅ Beyond Coding: Surprising ways AI harmonizes workflows (goodbye, camelCase vs. snake_case wars!). 🔥 Perfect for: CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Tech Leads, and anyone tired of AI hype without substance. 💡 Key Moments: “AI isn’t replacing devs—it’s making great ones unstoppable.” “The apprenticeship problem: Are we raising a generation of coders who can’t debug?” “$100K/year for 500 devs? The ROI even skeptics can’t ignore.” Want to stay ahead of the curve with the CTOs? Subscribe to our newsletter. https://theneural.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    38 min
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The blueprints are changing daily. The Neural Talks isn't your average lecture hall. Hosted by Ranjith Melarkode, this is your AI Architect's Workshop, where we collaborate with the field's leading minds. We dissect pathfinder techniques and best practices, explore the philosophical underpinnings that inform design choices, and unearth the latest "building materials" of the future. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a curious newcomer, join us as we co-design the future of AI, one conversation at a time.

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    The Neural
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
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