Podcast - New AI Podcasts and Show Episodes
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Latest Episodes
E21: Is OpenAI's $157 Billion Valuation Justified? Chris Rod Max Weigh In
In this episode, we dive deep into the recent challenges faced by OpenAI, including employee departures and leadership changes, and explore whether its $157 billion valuation is justified. Chris, Rod, and Max discuss the difficulties of rapidly scaling AI companies and provides insights on potential investments in the AI sector. We also examine Hippocratic AI, a healthcare AI startup valued at $500 million, and debate the future of AI in healthcare. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the current state and future potential of AI companies.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E20: AI Agents & The Intelligence Age: Hype vs. Reality
Chris Rod Max dive into Sam Altman's 'Intelligence Age' predictions, the state of AI growth, and the rise of AI agents. They debate how close we really are to general AI, examine enterprise AI adoption challenges, and discuss Salesforce's positioning as an AI leader. Plus: will AI fundamentally reshape competitive dynamics in tech, and what role will humans play as AI capabilities expand? Tune in for a nuanced look at the opportunities and risks in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Guests
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
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E19: AI's Next Leap - OpenAI's O1, Robot Dexterity & Spatial Intelligence
The Chris Rod Max Show explores OpenAI's O1 model with improved reasoning, advances in AI-powered robotics, and Fei-Fei Li's new spatial intelligence startup. Chris, Rod and Max break down the implications for technology, business and society. Plus, updates on Klarna's AI pivot and SpaceX's milestone private spacewalk.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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Quick Intro to Tilores: Unifying Customer Data for AI
๐ Let's discover how Tilores API unifies scattered customer data! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Enhance fraud detection and gain AI-powered insights ๐ฆ Learn about entity resolution in data science ๐ค Explore Tilores' integration with LangChain and RAGs ๐ Don't miss the Product Hunt launch on October 2nd! Join Steven Rennwick from Tilores at #BigDataLND and revolutionize your data strategy!
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CEO & Co-Founder, Tilores
E18: AI's $1 Billion Problem - Can Startups Compete in the New Tech Arms Race?
As AI development costs soar past $1 billion, we examine how companies big and small are adapting to the new landscape. From Salesforce's ambitious pivot to AI agents to the geopolitical factors affecting development costs, we break down the strategic decisions shaping the future of AI in business. Learn about the challenges startups face competing with big tech, the pros and cons of cheaper infrastructure in China, and how organizations are navigating high-stakes AI investment decisions in a rapidly evolving field.
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
E17: AI Revolution Decoded: Eric Schmidt on Open Source, Big Tech's Edge, and Corporate Adoption
In this episode, we explore former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's insights on the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Key topics include the debate between open and closed source AI models, the massive capital investments driving innovation, and the challenges corporations face in adopting these technologies. From technical advancements like increased context windows to the potential of AI agents, we dive deep into the current state of AI and its implications for the future of technology and business. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how AI is reshaping our world and the obstacles that lie ahead.
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
E16: GenAI's Impact on Walmart, L'Orรฉal, GE, VW, and Other Examples: What Works and What Doesn't
Chris Rod Max dive deep into how AI is transforming major corporations, from Walmart's e-commerce surge to L'Oreal's 10-petabyte beauty database. They break down Duolingo's AI-driven 45% revenue increase and explore the potential of AI in healthcare. Plus, a look at Volkswagen's ChatGPT integration and analysis of the Forbes AI 50 list. Is the US AI funding advantage leaving the rest of the world behind?
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E15: Alexa's $25B problem, AI upends marketing & search, sommelier's tech insights | Kyle Tsai
Chris Rod Max dive into the challenges facing smart assistants like Alexa and Siri, exploring their limited use cases and struggles to monetize despite massive market penetration. Guest Kyle Tsai (ex-product manager, founder & sommelier) joins to discuss how AI and large language models could reinvent these platforms. The group debates the future of search and digital advertising in the age of AI copilots, potential opportunities for startups, and the need for marketers to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Plus, Kyle shares wine pairing recommendations for tech enthusiasts!
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Investment Manager, Wayra UK
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E14: NVIDIA's AI chip delays, Meta's open-source gambit & Big Tech's $100B AI spending spree
The hosts explore the topic of NVIDIA's chip delay that sends shockwaves through the AI industry. Apple's surprise move to Google TPUs raises eyebrows. Meta doubles down on open-source AI with a $40B investment. Plus: Big Tech's unprecedented $100B AI spending spree - visionary or bubble? Breaking down the antitrust concerns, market dynamics, and potential disruptions in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E13: The Evolution of Everything: Search, Chatbots, and AI's Growing Pains
Chris Rod Max analyze OpenAI's new search product challenging Google's dominance and discuss implications for digital marketing.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E12: AI's $1.5B Week: Spatial Intelligence Boom, EU Regulation Showdown, Meta vs Data Rules
Chris Rod Max dive into a week of massive AI funding rounds, including Fei-Fei Li's $1B spatial intelligence startup and Cohere's $500M raise.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E11: AI's energy crisis, 20% freelancer wage drop & London's AI domination
Chris Rod Max discuss AI's massive energy appetite (10x for ChatGPT vs Google searches), creative jobs disrupted (20% wage drop for writers), and the rise of European AI hubs (27% in London).
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E10: AI bets & pragmatism, Service sector disruption, Investment woes & the Aleph Alpha controversy
Chris Rod Max dive deep into AI's current state and future potential.
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Guests
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
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E09: AI reshapes music industry, Apple's stealth AI play, India's tech potential
Chris Rod Max dive into AI's impact on the music world, exploring how it's democratizing creation while challenging copyright norms.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E08: Transforming Workflows with Bardeenโs AI Automation Power
In this episode, we delve into the world of AI and automation with Pascal from Bardeen.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
CEO, Bardeen
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E07: Is AI leaving small businesses behind? NVIDIA's rise, McDonald's stumble, and the future of work
Chris Rod Max dive into NVIDIA becoming the world's most valuable company and what it means for the AI gold rush.
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Guests
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
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E06: AI Hype vs. Reality: $10M Gains for Klarna, But Security Fears Arise as Models Infiltrate Devices
In this episode, Chris, Rod, and Max discuss the hype cycle of AI, the cost and benefit analysis of AI implementation, and the security concerns surrounding AI in consumer devices.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
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E05: Automating the Masses: Predictions and Challenges for the Future of Work
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Mueller, CEO and co-founder of process automation startup Automated, to discuss how AI is enabling companies to democratize and scale automation across their workforces.
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Guests
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
CEO, Automaited
E04: X AI's $6B Raise, Amazon vs Microsoft in Enterprise AI, Science Breakthroughs & More
In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in AI, including the $6 billion funding round for Grok AI, the impact of AI on enterprise, and the strategies of major tech companies in the AI space.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E03: The AI Gold Rush: China's AI-in-a-Box Boom and the Global Race for AI Dominance
The AI revolution rolls on, upending everything in its wake. In this jam-packed episode, Rod and Chris join Max to tackle the biggest questions facing AI.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E02: OpenAI GPT-4o Reveal, Breaking AI Adoption Barriers, and the Disruptive Future of Work
In this episode, Chris, Rod, and Max break down the latest bombshell from OpenAI - the reveal of GPT-4o, an AI model that can engage with humans through text, audio, video, and even detect emotions. As AI becomes more accessible through falling costs, rising open source capabilities, and accelerated releases from tech giants, the pressure is on for enterprises to adapt.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E01: Generative AI Moonshots, Cybersecurity Startups, and the Enterprise Adoption Dance
Chris Rod Max discuss the latest developments in AI and the challenges faced by businesses in adopting generative AI. They explore the concept of incremental innovations versus bold initiatives and the factors that influence decision-making in large corporations.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
E00: Welcome to The Chris Rod Max Show!
Chris, Rod and Max introduce themselves and outline the purpose of the podcast. They discuss the mystification of AI and the rapid changes happening in the field. They emphasize that AI is a long-term trend that will have a significant impact on various industries. The accessibility of AI tools is highlighted, allowing individuals from different backgrounds to leverage these technologies.
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Andrey Cheptsov from dstack
Andrey discusses his journey of starting his company and the challenges faced by ML engineers in managing infrastructure.
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CEO, dstack
Richard Song from Epsilla
From Database Expert to AI Pioneer: Richard's Journey in Revolutionizing RAG as a Service
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CEO, Epsilla
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Greg Michaelson from Zerve
In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of data science with Greg, co-founder of Zerve. Discover how his winding career path led him from the pulpit to the cutting edge of AI. Greg reveals the hidden flaws in popular data science tools and explains how Zerve is tackling age-old problems with innovative solutions.
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Co-Founder, Zerve
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Hamza Tahir from ZenML
In this candid conversation, Hamza Tahir, founder and CTO of ZenML, takes us on a rollercoaster journey from near-bankruptcy to pioneering MLOps solutions. Discover how ZenML is tackling the challenges of productionizing AI in the age of large language models, and get insider insights on the future of machine learning workflows.
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Co-Founder, ZenML
Discussing Mystic AI with Max Tee and Chris Wang
Demystifying Mystic AI: How a Startup is Navigating the B2B AI Infrastructure Landscape
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Discussing Unify with Max Tee and Chris Wang
Dive into the fascinating journey of Unify, a company navigating the treacherous waters of the AI gold rush. Once the darling of the open-source world with its Ivy framework, Unify now faces a Herculean task: transforming its tech prowess into profit.
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Oscar Rovira from Mystic AI - Round 2
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AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Co-Founder, Mystic AI
Daniel Lenton from Unify
Step into the future of AI infrastructure with Daniel Lenton, CEO and founder of Unify. In this eye-opening conversation, Daniel unveils how Unify is revolutionizing the AI landscape by tackling fragmentation head-on. From seamlessly integrating machine learning frameworks to optimizing model deployment, Unify is paving the way for a more efficient, cost-effective AI ecosystem.
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CEO, Unify
VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
AI Innovation and Strategy Expert, CXC Innovation
Discussing Langchain with Max Tee
LangChain Unleashed: Democratizing AI Development and Navigating the Future of Tech
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Martin Sciarrillo from Microsoft
From Cloud Pioneers to AI Trailblazers: Microsoft's Vision for Latin America's Tech Future
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Director Data & AI for Hispanic South America, Microsoft
Alexander Machado from appliedAI Initiative
In this episode, we talk with Alexander Machado, Head of Trustworthy AI at Applied AI Initiative in Munich, Germany.
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Head of Trustworthy AI CoE, appliedAI Initiative
Jacob Lee from Langchain
JavaScript Meets AI: Building the Future with LangChain
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Founding Software Engineer, Langchain
Timo Hagenow and Duncan Blythe from Superduper
SuperDuperDB: Transforming Databases into AI Powerhouses with Python Simplicity
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CEO, Superduper
CTO, Superduper
Oscar Rovira from Mystic AI
In this captivating episode of AI Product Engineer, Oscar from Mystic AI takes us on a thrilling ride from the world of mechanical engineering to the cutting-edge realm of AI and machine learning. Discover how his passion for autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence led him to England, where he honed his skills and embraced the power of Python.
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Co-Founder, Mystic AI
Marc Klingen from Langfuse
From Code to AI: Unveiling Langfuse's Open-Source Revolution in LLM Monitoring
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CEO, Langfuse
Discussing Superduper with Max Tee
Unleash AI Superpowers on Your Database: SuperDuper โ Where Python Meets Machine Learning Magic!
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon
Discussing Langfuse with Max Tee
Decoding Langfuse: Unveiling the Future of LLM Observability in the AI Landscape
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VC Expert, AI Investor, BNY Mellon