Unriveted

Unriveted Media: Martin Miller & John Sukup

Welcome to the Unriveted Podcast,  where we dial in on technology and the intersections of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and people.  Additionally we will cover topics supportive of our respective technical expertise, Data Engineering,  Software Engineering,  Cloud Services,  Observability, Explainability,  and Startups... and the Entrepreneur Experience.The Unriveted Team:Martin Miller & John SukupConnect with us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinemiller/https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsukup/

  1. Escaping Local Maximums: AI, Startups, and Personal Growth with Judah Taub

    03/15/2025

    Escaping Local Maximums: AI, Startups, and Personal Growth with Judah Taub

    Send us a text In this episode of the Unriveted Podcast, we engage with Judah Taub, managing partner at Hetz Ventures and author of How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down. The conversation explores the concept of local maximums in personal and professional growth, drawing parallels with techniques from artificial intelligence to navigate these challenges. Judah emphasizes the importance of agility over muscle in technology and business and discusses the balance between research and development in driving innovation. The episode also touches on recognizing local maximums in startups and the need for constant adaptation in a rapidly changing landscape. Key Takeaways Local maximums can trap individuals in their careers.AI techniques can help humans avoid local maximums.Agility is more important than sheer strength in business.Startups must be aware of their local maximums for growth.Research and development serve different but complementary roles.Decision-making can be improved by learning from AI.Adaptability is key to thriving in unpredictable environments.Understanding the difference between local and global maximums is crucial.  Link to our Book: Ai in a Weekend:  https://amzn.to/3DvxrY6 Link to Judah's Book: How to Move Up When the Only Direction is Down https://amzn.to/4bENr6w #ai #artificialintelligence #aiforgood Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@unriveted #unriveted #ai

    31 min
  2. Observability 2025 with Mehdi Daoudi

    02/03/2025

    Observability 2025 with Mehdi Daoudi

    Send us a text Observability 2025: A Conversation with Mehdi Daoudi, CEO of Catchpoint Systems In this episode, Mehdi Daoudi, CEO of Catchpoint Systems, shares insights on the future of observability, AI-driven automation, and Self-Healing IT (SHIT). Key Takeaways: 🔹 The Birth of Observability: Mehdi’s DoubleClick outage fueled his passion for performance monitoring, leading to Catchpoint’s creation in 2008. 🔹 The Future: AI-Driven, Self-Healing IT (SHIT): In 2025, IT leaders will wake up to reports of incidents detected, mitigated, and resolved overnight—without human intervention. 🔹 Automated Resilience & Multi-Cloud Strategies: CDN Switching: Companies like LinkedIn & eBay already automate real-time CDN optimizations for seamless performance. Cloud Failover: Businesses are leveraging multi-cloud strategies to dynamically reroute workloads, ensuring zero downtime. 🔹 Lessons in Leadership: Hiring Right is key—bad hires cost time and resources. Stoicism for CEOs: Focus on what you can control and stop stressing over what you can’t. 🔹 Embrace AI, Don’t Fear It: AI won’t replace humans. Ai is here to augment IT teams and accelerate mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR). Mehdi’s vision for Observability 2025? AI-powered SHIT (Self-Healing IT), AI-SHIT, where monitoring tools detect, diagnose, and fix issues mitigating user impact. Link to our Book: Ai in a Weekend:  https://amzn.to/3DvxrY6 #Observability2025 #AIinBusiness #AIOps #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@unriveted #unriveted #ai

    24 min
  3. AI Buzz and Beyond, Exploring AI Engineering with Chip Huyen

    01/14/2025

    AI Buzz and Beyond, Exploring AI Engineering with Chip Huyen

    Send us a text In this episode of Unriveted, we welcome Chip Huyen's dive into all things artificial intelligence, joined by the stellar Chip Huyen, an AI aficionado, Stanford educator, and Amazon-bestselling author. Here’s the highlight reel: 1️⃣ AI 2025: Predicting the Unpredictable  Chip reflects on how AI has advanced like a viral meme: fast, surprising, and sometimes incomprehensible. She shares optimism for use cases fueled by safer, post-trained models (bye-bye pre-training hype). Prediction? More “Agentic AI” taking charge, like giving Siri a caffeine shot to supercharge her decision-making. 2️⃣ Hallucination Nation  Discussing AI's “creative” outputs, Chip says hallucinations aren’t always bad, perfect for storytelling but dicey for legal or medical advice. Pro tip: Fact-check your AI-generated haikus! 3️⃣ Synthetic Data to the Rescue  Martin raves about using AI-generated data to balance datasets. Think of it as the ultimate diversity champion: synthesizing data to curb bias and ensure fair training. 4️⃣ Transformer Talk & Green Tech Dreams  While Transformers dominate AI architecture, Chip warns they may need an upgrade for efficiency. The AI revolution isn't exactly eco-friendly, but innovations like photon-powered hardware might save us from melting glaciers... eventually. 5️⃣ Agentic AI: Calculators, Planning, and the Great Web Crawl  Agentic AI (think Jarvis but for spreadsheets) is on the rise. Challenges? Getting models to plan without running amok or draining company wallets with infinite API calls. Chip imagines a future where AI "plans" better than your quarterly meetings (low bar, we know). 💡 Pro Tip from Chip: Learning is a privilege, not a chore. Stay curious, take risks, and embrace every chance to learn—even if it means wading into the deep end of innovation. Link to our Book: Ai in a Weekend:  https://amzn.to/3DvxrY6 Link to Chip's Book:  https://amzn.to/4bBwSbM Topics: AI Engineering, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Synthetic Data, Energy Efficiency, Agentic AI, Hallucinations, 2025 Predictions, Evaluation-driven Development, Transformer Models Hash Tags: #AIEngineering   #DigitalTransformation   #MachineLearning   #SyntheticData   #EnergyEfficiency   #AgenticAI   #AIPredictions2025   #EvaluationDrivenDevelopment   #TransformerModels   #AIHallucinations   #AIInnovation   #GreenAI   #FutureOfAI   #TechBuzz   #AIForGood   Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@unriveted #unriveted #ai

    38 min
  4. The Tech Cold War: USA vs. China in AI and Innovation

    10/28/2024

    The Tech Cold War: USA vs. China in AI and Innovation

    Send us a text Our latest Unriveted episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch,  focuses on AI, geopolitics, and the U.S.-China tech race 🌍🇺🇸🇨🇳 In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and expert on national security, dives deep into the unfolding Cold War 2.0 between the USA  🇺🇸 and China. 🚨 His insights reveal how AI, semiconductors, biotech, and green energy have become the battlegrounds of the 21st century, with control over these technologies potentially determining global dominance. 🧬💻⚛️ Key Takeaways: 1. U.S. Policy Shifts: Dmitri discusses the bipartisan support for strict export controls and technological restrictions on China, which aim to keep the USA  ahead in AI and semiconductor development. 🔒 2. China’s Strategy: With the “Made in China 2025” initiative, China aims to lead critical sectors like AI and aerospace by achieving independence from Western tech while heavily investing in domestic industries. 🇨🇳🛠️ 3. Global AI Influence: From Southeast Asia to media platforms like TikTok, both the U.S. and China are vying for influence in AI, economics, and culture. This fight extends far beyond borders, impacting policies worldwide. 📈🌐 4. AI & Military Implications: AI’s role in military advancements could make it as transformative as the atomic bomb—a future where the USA aims to maintain a lead over any potential adversaries. 🛡️🤖 This episode further explores the tough choices facing policymakers and the high-stakes race to secure technological dominance in a complex global landscape. 🌍🔥 #AIRevolution #InnovationRace #DigitalTransformation #TechPolicy #election2024 Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@unriveted #unriveted #ai

    24 min

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Welcome to the Unriveted Podcast,  where we dial in on technology and the intersections of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and people.  Additionally we will cover topics supportive of our respective technical expertise, Data Engineering,  Software Engineering,  Cloud Services,  Observability, Explainability,  and Startups... and the Entrepreneur Experience.The Unriveted Team:Martin Miller & John SukupConnect with us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinemiller/https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsukup/