What does it take to foster innovation and thrive in the age of AI? In this episode, we welcome Michael Todasco to explore the transformative potential of AI. Mike is a Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University and an AI writer and advisor. In our conversation, we unpack the cultural and organizational barriers to innovation, discuss how organizations can learn from past failures, and hear why embracing failure is key to innovation. We explore common AI misconceptions, practical strategies for integrating AI into everyday workflows, and the future of education and employment in an AI-driven world. Mike also shares unique insights from his career, including lessons learned from PayPal's innovation initiatives, his journey into AI, and why embracing failure is crucial for progress. Join us for thought-provoking perspectives on navigating the evolving business and technology landscape with Mike Todasco. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Mike’s career journey from accounting to innovating leadership at PayPal.
• Discover how failure and experimentation drive innovation in organizations.
• PayPal’s “innovation graveyard” and lessons learned from past product failures.
• Hear about Mike’s first experience with GPT-3 and how it sparked his passion for AI.
• Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to explore their capabilities and limitations.
• Recommendations for CIOs and CTOs to encourage AI adoption and experimentation.
• Steps for creating a culture of AI innovation through team sharing and open discussions.
• Learn about balancing human creativity with AI’s role as a co-pilot in the creative process.
• The future of entertainment: personalized AI content versus community experiences.
• How students view the opportunities and uncertainties of an AI-driven future.
• Explore the future impact of AI on the education and training of students.
• Find out what about AI and technology keeps Mike optimistic about the future.
• Essential considerations and concerns about implementing AI into workflows.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Michael (Mike) Todasco on LinkedIn

James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at SDSU

PayPal

ChatGPT

Claude

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Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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How can AI transform behavioral health, improving outcomes for both clinicians and patients? In this episode, we welcome Samuel Jefroykin, Director of Data & AI Research at Eleos Health, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in behavioral health care. Samuel is renowned as a forward-thinking leader at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Eleos Health is a trailblazer in the behavioral health space, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to streamline clinical documentation and uncover valuable insights. In our conversation, Samuel shares his journey from studying mathematics in Paris to advancing mental health care through cutting-edge technology. He delves into how AI-driven scribing tools are revolutionizing therapy documentation, the role of augmented intelligence in clinician workflows, and the challenges of ensuring data privacy in healthcare environments. We explore the importance of augmented intelligence in supporting human expertise rather than replacing it, the role of clinical expertise in training AI systems for better real-world applications, and how tools like ChatGPT have reshaped perceptions of AI across industries. Join us to learn about the intersection of AI and behavioral health and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving field with Samuel Jefroykin. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• His journey from studying mathematics in Paris to leading AI innovation at Eleos Health.
• Why the founders chose to focus on improving behavioral and mental healthcare.
• How Eleos Health leverages AI to reduce the administrative burden in healthcare.
• Hear about the impact of AI-driven scribe tools on therapy documentation.
• Find out about the company's holistic approach to developing its technology.
• Explore how tools like ChatGPT have shifted user perceptions of AI.
• Hear how Eleos Health was able to overcome adoption barriers to its technology.
• Learn about the difference between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence.
• Data privacy and security at Eleos Health: policies, technologies, and best practices.
• Samuel shares his vision for the future of AI in enhancing workflows.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Samuel Jefroykin on LinkedIn

Eleos Health

ChatGPT

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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Governance is a topic that is creeping up on people and a lot of folks don’t know what to do. Guru Sethupathy, CEO and co-founder of Fairnow, joins us today to explore the intricacies of AI governance: why it is important, different ways to approach it, and why AI without human intervention is a dangerous game. Listen in to Guru’s take on technological developments, the AI loop, and centralization through governance. He also shares six pillars that underpin the understanding of governance at FairNow and identifies some key challenges that accompany Gen AI. Through the story of creating FairNow, Guru shares its essential function for companies along with its subtle shifting focus from AI governance and compliance to using AI for governance and compliance. In closing, we discuss the emerging leadership roles necessary for successful AI governance and why choosing the right people is key. Tune in today to hear all this and more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Guru Sethupathy, co-founder and CEO of FairNow.
• Why the topic of governance is so pertinent.
• Observability: why it is important and the different ways to approach it.
• Two lenses through which Guru views technological developments that threaten human roles.
• Why it is risky to remove humans from the AI loop as illustrated by self-driving cars.
• The problem of decentralized governance.
• Six pillars that make up the framework of great governance at FairNow.
• Additional challenges that have come with the arrival of Gen AI.
• The shifting goals at FairNow: from AI governance and compliance to AI for governance and compliance.
• Balancing the mix of uses for AI.
• Why it is so important to have the right leader or combination of leaders in an organization.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Guru Sethupathy on LinkedIn
FairNow
Jira
Confluence
Dan Giannone on LinkedIn

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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