Ai In Action

Today's guest is Alessio Fanelli, Vice President at 645 Ventures in New York. Founded in 2013, 645 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional founders who are building iconic companies. They invest at the Seed and Series A stages and leverage their Voyager software platform to enable their Success team and Connected Network to help founders scale to the growth stage. 645 Ventures invest in four main areas: SaaS for the Second Wave, Citizen Professionals, The Engineering Value Chain Revolution and Personalized Consumer Applications. 645 Ventures has $200m+ in AUM and is growing fast with backing from leading institutional investors, including university endowments, funds of funds and pension funds.They have over 35 active companies in their portfolio in the areas of enterprise SaaS, infrastructure software and consumer technology. In the episode, Alessio will tell you about: Deciding what data & tech companies to back, What makes companies successful in Data Science, Big

Today's guest is Lou Zhang, Director of Data Science at MachineMetrics. Founded in 2014, MachineMetrics is manufacturing’s first Industrial IoT Platform for Machines. They transform analytics into action through universal machine connectivity, cloud data Infrastructure and communication workflows that optimize machine operation. Extensible both in the cloud and at the edge, the platform is powering vertically-focused use cases for manufacturers to digitize legacy manufacturing processes and drive more profitability with their machines. Lou is responsible for driving data science strategy, technical leadership and revenue from predictive machining products. They develop patented and novel approaches to solving open-ended problems in manufacturing using machine learning, data mining and statistical modeling, specifically in regards to predictive technology involving embedded sensors. It is their mission to conceptualize and bring-to-market predictive machining solutions for Industry 4.0. In the episode, Lou wil

Today's guest is Saurabh Dubey, Director of Digital Lighthouse at KPMG in Denver, Colorado. Saurabh has over 17 years of experience in the Consulting and Professional Services business, and have been playing a span of roles in advisory, sales, delivery, operations and managed services.  He has worked across several industries, with a primary focus in Technology, Media and Telecommunication, with a primary focus on expanding the Technology sector business. Saurabh is currently part of KPMG's Digital Enablement practice and is one of the leaders of their Denver Ignition Center. His responsibilities include business development, practice building and innovation, and engagement leadership and management for some of KPMG's largest clients. He is also the Director responsible for defining their TMT industry strategy across the practice and establishing their go-to-market approach for the industry accounts. In the episode, Saurabh will tell you about: His career to date and his current role with KPMG New trends

Today's guest is Konstantin Kugler, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Laya Technologies in Munich. Laya are running the most advanced and flexible smart packaging platform to power the leading travel retail brands of tomorrow. They have developed an advanced Machine Learning-based technology to dynamically package personalised trips in realtime while integrating all product categories for which it has won multiple awards such as Deloitte Technology Fast50 and Forbes AI30. Laya creates a massive, new commodity segment called Dynamic Packages. Their technology allows B2B clients to generate and book any trip from single-stop packages to complex multi-stop tours via a single, powerful API and make them directly bookable online for consumers. Laya runs on a highly scalable, lightweight transactional business model, made for a Post-Covid travel industry. In the episode, Konstantin will discuss: How Laya are impacting the customer experience in the travel industry, Building the right foundations to achieve success,

Today's guest is Kevin Johnson, Head of Data Science at Favor Delivery in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2013, Favor is the easiest way to get anything you want in your city delivered to your door in under an hour. Whether it’s lunch at the office, groceries for home or those errands you just don’t have time for, your personal assistant (we call them Runners) can deliver it in just a few taps. Favor currently operates in over 100 cities across Texas. In the episode, Kevin will discuss: The great work they do at Favor Delivery, How the Data Science team is set up for success, Problems they are solving in the delivery sector, Upcoming technology and trends in the industry, Plans for growth and exciting opportunities at Favor Delivery and  What excites him for the future

Today's guest is Mark Scott, Senior Platform Architect at ServiceNow in Phoenix, Arizona. Servicenow make the world of work, work better for people. They deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity. With 6,200+ customers, they serve around 80% of the Fortune 500 and were listed on the 2020 list of Fortune World’s Admired Companies. In the episode, Mark will tell you about: His journey working in the ServiceNow ecosystem, Key advice when starting to implement ServiceNow in your business, His passion for Integrations & why they’re key in ServiceNow, Interesting integrations he worked on in his career, The benefits of Flow Design, How AI will continue to enhance the platform, & What to expect on his new podcast series, Between Two Functions

Today's guest is Martin Dachselt, CEO at Bayes eSports in Berlin. Founded in 2018, Bayes Esports delivers unprecedented opportunities for rights holders to utilize and monetize esports data of pro-level leagues and tournaments through our extensive partner network of media and betting companies. They are the go-to address for the Esports Data Industry for data right holders, consumers and service providers alike. Bayes powers the innovative products of their customers with a wide range of standard applications and tailored solutions which allows them to benefit from unified feeds for fixture and result information, live in-match data and live odds for major esports titles. In the episode, Martin will discuss: What inspired him to set up Bayes eSports, Challenges they are solving within eSports data, Building the first esports data marketplace BEDEX, Discovering the important data trends to analyse and distribute, How clients and partners monetize their data and What does the future hold for the

Today's guest is Brandon Allgood, Senior Vice President of Data Science & AI at Valo Health in San Francisco. Founded in 2019, Valo are using cloud computing as well as longitudinal and human data to create an entirely new drug discovery and development process. With 15 years of experience in large scale cloud and distributed computing, AI and mathematical modeling, Brandon currently manages the development and application of Valo's AI platform and is responsible for Valo's overall technological vision. Valo’s Opal Computational PlatformTM, a cloud generation, fully-integrated, componentized, end-to-end drug development platform, drug development is positioned to be transformed into a far more efficient process with life-changing treatments created in potentially half the time at far less cost and with far fewer failures. The Opal Platform makes it possible for scientists to review human data to discover previously unsuspected associations between genetic markers and disease and design and discover propri

Today's guest is Shabaz Patel, Director of Data Science at One Concern in San Francisco. Founded in 2015, One Concern is a Resilience as a Service solution that brings disaster science, together with machine learning, for better decision-making. They quantify resilience from catastrophic perils, empowering leaders to measure, mitigate, and monetize risk so disasters aren’t so disastrous. Shabaz leads the Data Science team who are responsible for building models for the One Concern product. The team is focused on all aspects of data (such as tooling for collecting and generating data, collection), Machine Learning (training of algorithms and all of the associated ML tooling) and the applied science considering the hazard physics. In the episode, Shabaz will discuss: How he got into the world of Data Science, The interesting work they do at One Concern, How they are applying AI and Data Science within natural disasters, The benefits that the platform brings to customers, Structuring the data science team to ach

Today's guests are Hichem Guemiri, CEO and Noel Nathan, VP of Partner Alliances & Advisory Services at HGC Technologies in Montreal. As a ServiceNow Elite Partner, HGC Technologies design and build innovative solutions to ensure their clients obtain the value they seek from their cloud investments. They are focused entirely on providing advisory, operations and development services exclusively on the ServiceNow & PagerDuty SaaS Platforms, allowing clients to augment, improve and evolve their Operational Business Service Management unlocking their true potential. Their services are tailored to their client’s unique requirements; they are able to do so through lessons learned and keeping abreast within ServiceNow best practices, by being extremely active in the Service Management, Operations Management and Business Management communities. Leveraging their unique implementation approach, clients can have a clear understanding of all the essentials for a successful project delivery. HGC's mantra and metho

Today's guest is Dr. Gero Decker, Co-Founder and CEO at Signavio in Berlin. Founded in 2009, Signavio enables organizations to keep up with the pace, volume and complexity of change. Their Business Transformation Suite, which serves more than 1000 customers around the globe across all industries, is the smarter way to continuously translate between strategy and execution. In the episode, Gero will discuss: The motivation for setting up Signavio, How they are applying AI to improve business processes, The benefits of Process Mining, How to successfully apply AI and automation within your business, Challenges to be aware of in your Digital Transformation, How COVID-19 has impacted data management & New trends to keep an eye on in 2021

Today's guest is Naushad UzZaman, CTO and co-founder at Blackbird AI in New York. Founded in 2017, Blackbird.AI uses machine learning and interdisciplinary human intelligence to combat disinformation. Their proprietary AI-Driven SaaS platform is aimed at providing a more automated understanding of disinformation campaigns and harmful digital media. Blackbird.AI provides real-time actionable insights for disinformation countermeasures to governments, Fortune 500/Global 1000 brands, and citizens. They help preserve brand integrity, trust and regulatory compliance through cloud-based visual dashboards, systems-level integration and consulting services. In the episode, Naushad will discuss: The motivation for setting up Blackbird, The problems they are solving in combatting disinformation, How they went about building their AI-driven platform, How large tech companies can play a role in tackling the issue, Setting up a successful tech team, Exciting opportunities and interesting projects in 2021 & Why he love

Today's guest is Jair Vercosa, Co-Founder and CTO at Flieber. Founded in 2019, Flieber is democratizing supply-chain operations for marketplace sellers, so that anyone can not only sell products online but also have efficient operations that allow for lower investment and higher margins. Companies are trying to solve specific problems, such as freight-forwarding, trucking and fulfilment, but the end-to-end supply-chain continues to be disconnected...Until now. Flieber's process connects suppliers, inspection companies, freight forwarders, trucking companies, 3PLs and online marketplaces. Their system adds intelligence and gives full visibility from purchase to inventory and their team coordinates the activities and follows closely every step of the way. They do the hard work so that our clients have the time to focus on what really matters: growing their companies. In the episode, Jair will discuss: The motivation for founding Flieber, The impact they are making in the retail sector, Interesting projects the

Today's guest is Subbu Palaniappan, Director of IT Corporate Applications at Hitachi Vantara in Denver, Coloado. Subbu is a Global Technology Leader with 18 years of progressive global experience managing IT projects, processes, applications and teams. He is currently responsible for the architecture, engineering and support of the ServiceNow, RPA and Integrations platforms at Hitachi Vantara. Hitachi Vantara guides our customers from what’s now to what’s next by solving their digital challenges. Working alongside each customer, they apply our unmatched industrial and digital capabilities to their data and applications to benefit both business and society. More than 80% of the Fortune 100 trust Hitachi Vantara to help them develop new revenue streams, unlock competitive advantages, lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and deliver social and environmental value. In the episode, Subbu will tell you about: How he got involved in the world of ServiceNow, Advice on moving from a consultancy to end-user organ

Today's guest is Nils Lenke, VP and GM APPs BU at Cerence in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 2019, Cerence is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the mobility world. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving, e-vehicles or buildings, Cerence is mapping the road ahead. As an innovation partner to the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs, it is helping advance the future of connected mobility through intuitive, powerful interaction between humans and their cars, two-wheelers and even elevators, connecting consumers’ digital lives to their daily journeys no matter where they are. In the episode, Nils will discuss: The work he is doing with Cerence, How human interaction with machines has evolved, Why do Data Science projects fail, The problems they are solving using data & Exciting new trends in the automotive industry

Today's guest is Alex Collmer, Founder & CEO at Vidmob in New York. Founded in 2015, VidMob is the world's leading platform for Intelligent Creative. They provide an end-to-end technology solution for all of a brand’s creative needs. It is an integrated platform combining AI-powered creative analytics with a production workflow system connected to a global network of expert creators. VidMob’s platform dramatically improves ad campaign ROI through actionable creative insights, faster creative turnaround, better performing ads and streamlined workflow. In the episode, Alex will discuss: The motivation for creating Vidmob, Success stories over the past six years, Interesting data-related projects they are working on, How the company shifted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, What he looks for when hiring into the team and His top tips on how to be a successful entrepreneur

Today's guest is Gregory Garrett, VP of Cybersecurity at Perspecta. Founded in 2018, Perspecta brings a diverse set of capabilities to US government customers in defense, intelligence, civilian, health care and state and local markets. With offerings in mission services, digital transformation and enterprise operations, their team of 14,000 engineers, analysts, investigators and architects work tirelessly to not only execute the mission but build and support the backbone that enables it. In the episode, Gregory will tell you about: The interesting work he does with Perspecta, Macro-trends within Digital Transformation, Key trends he is seeing in Cybersecurity, How they are achieving their mission at Perspecta, Advice to stakeholders embarking on a Digital Transformation, The growth and impact of ServiceNow, and The potential of AI and Machine Learning in the industry

Today's guest is Dennis Proppe, Chief AI Officer at CrossEngage in Berlin. Founded in 2015, CrossEngage is the Customer Operating System for growing your customer base into valuable, individual customer relationships. To make the infamous Marketing Flywheel spin, brands need to focus on creating an exceptional customer experience for every single customer while at the same time allocating their marketing budgets to the right activities. CrossEngage are convinced that the smart leveraging of customer data is the key to achieve this. They offer a seamlessly integrated Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Customer Prediction Platform (CPP) that smartly leverage the power of your first-party customer data using best-in-class AI and automated machine learning. With their CDP, you can collect and act upon your first-party customer data to create relevant communications across all marketing channels. Their CPP enables you to detect and understand each individual customer’s behaviours, intentions and preferences usi

Today's guest is Chris Norris, Chief Technology Officer at Wheel in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2018, Wheel is changing the way healthcare works with the leading virtual care infrastructure for companies and the best work opportunities for clinicians. Their mission is to change the way healthcare works by putting clinicians first because, at Wheel, they know that happier clinicians make healthier patients! With over 25 years of experience within Software Engineering, Chris has a rare track-record of taking four startups in a row to IPO and multi-$100m acquisitions. His success with the demands of both startups and enterprises is a result of his focus on the customer and a consistent drive for entrepreneurial innovation. He has successfully built businesses and products from the ground-up as well as scaling teams, technology and process 10-100x. In the episode, Chris will discuss: The origins of Wheel & the work they are doing with virtual care, Interesting projects they are working on, including Covid-

Today's guest is Jeffrey Tefertiller, CIO Advisor, Executive ITSM Consultant and Founder at Service Management Leadership. Jeffrey is an experienced executive leader with twenty-seven years of leading initiatives and organizations with large teams, a broad span of control and P&L responsibilities. He has a strong passion for customer experience and satisfaction with the ability to take complex problems and create solutions for varied audiences, from the C-level down to all levels of the organization. Jeffrey has an expert-level understanding of IT Service Management and how to leverage the ITSM/ESM frameworks for all circumstances, including Agile, Waterfall, SDLC, DevOps, Cloud and Outsourced workforce. He has successfully built out Business Continuity Programs in multiple industries using a best-practice, proprietary approach centred around Core Business Processes of the organization. In the episode, Jeffrey will tell you about: What he has achieved in his career to date, The goal of his podcast and the